Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Design
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
1 - 2 Year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,924 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
You’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will be introduced to the processes of design and innovation, with particular regard to digital technology. You will also study the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes that are driven by those digital technologies. On completion of this certificate, you will have the basis for further study to develop the skills to contribute to the design of the digital electronic devices of the future.
Key features of the course
- Explores the profound technological, economic, political and ethical change driven by digital advancement
- Examines the common principles of design and ways of thinking that lead to ideas and creative solutions
- Enhances your employability
- Builds a solid foundation for further study
A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of the BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and Design (Q67).
Accessibility
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:
- studying a mixture of printed and online material – online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes
- using mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
- working in a group with other students
- using and/or producing diagrams and/or screenshots
- undertaking practical work
- finding external/third party material online
- using specialist software (for example the Design/Engineering Studio).
Program Outcome
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
The level and depth of your learning gradually increase as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
Curriculum
Course details
This certificate of higher education is one stage, comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll start with two 30-credit computing & IT modules and complete your certificate with a 60-credit design module.