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YOUR 2018–2019 COMPUTING AND IT PROSPECTUS
EXPLORE THE OU Achieve your goals with The Open University 3 Five reasons why you should choose us 4 What you need to get started 5 What you can study 6 Learn in a way that suits you 7 Boost your confidence with an Access module 8 How you build your qualification 10 How long your qualification will take 12 When and how you can pay 14 EXPLORE COMPUTING AND IT Welcome to computing and IT 16 Our research – creating your curriculum 18 FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE Undergraduate courses 19 FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE Postgraduate courses 32 BEFORE YOU GO Other useful information 40 Get in touch BACK COVER
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Dream of changing your future?
Believe you can. Start expanding
EXPLORE THE OU
your horizons and learning new
skills. Take your career to the next
level, or start a completely new one.
We’re here to help you succeed.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
We’re pioneers in distance learning, and since we
were founded have helped more than two million
people realise their potential. Our unique approach
to learning means you don’t have to put your life
on hold to get the qualification you want.
86%
of FTSE 100 companies
have sponsored employees
WE WILL: YOU CAN EXPECT: on OU courses
–– help you get a qualification –– materials that are
to suit you and your goals designed with you in mind
–– provide you with the –– continuous innovation –
teaching and learning we’ve been leading the way
resources you’ll need in distance learning for nearly
–– offer a flexible learning 50 years, ensuring education
experience based around is accessible, whatever
you and your life your circumstances
–– use technology and teaching –– access to world-class resources,
methods that enhance your whenever you need them
study experience –– qualifications that are
–– be there to support you respected by employers
every step of the way. the world over.
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FIVE REASONS
WHY YOU 1.
SHOULD We’re open to you –
we make learning
CHOOSE US available to all,
regardless of
background, age
or additional
learning needs.
2.
You can study
3.
We guarantee
around your existing outstanding value
commitments – we’re and a high-quality
experts in helping education at a
people fit their studies competitive price.
around their busy lives.
4.
We’ve designed
5.
You get more than
our qualifications a highly respected
to enable you to put qualification – you’ll
what you learn into be able to show you’re
practice immediately. dedicated and committed,
skills that are valued in
the workplace.
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EXPLORE THE OU
WHAT YOU NEED
TO GET STARTED
Where you start in life YOU CAN DO IT WHAT YOU NEED
shouldn’t limit where you The main reason we’re called There are just a couple of things
The Open University is that we’re that you will need to be able
go. If you’re determined to
open to everyone. Every year, we to study with us.
succeed and prepared to help thousands of people achieve –– A computer with internet
work hard then we can extraordinary things. access. But don’t worry if you
help you get started. –– There are no formal haven’t got access to one right
academic entry requirements now – you could receive help
It’s easy to begin studying with at undergraduate level. to buy a computer.
us. The next few pages will tell For some qualifications you –– A good grasp of the English
you more about how studying may need to be in relevant language. Our courses are
with The Open University works, paid or voluntary employment. taught in English, so if you’re
the courses we offer, how you –– We helped around 22,000 unsure whether your English
pay, and how long your students with disabilities and is at the right level, go to
qualification will take. additional needs last year alone. openuniversity.co.uk/
–– Our students are diverse. englishlanguage for
30% of new undergraduate help and guidance.
students are under 25 and
our oldest students are in
their nineties.
HAVE YOU STUDIED BEFORE?
If you’ve studied at higher education level before, it might
count towards your OU qualification, cutting down the modules
you’ll need to study as well as saving you time and money.
If you tell us what you’ve done, we’ll do the rest.
Go to openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer.
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WHAT YOU CAN STUDY
We offer nearly –– Diploma of FOR POSTGRADUATES
higher education
200 highly respected –– Masters degree
Expand your knowledge
qualifications. Decide and improve your skillset. –– Postgraduate diploma
which type of qualification A diploma of higher education –– Postgraduate certificate
is best for you. is equivalent to two-thirds Whatever you choose,
of an honours degree. we’ll give you:
FOR UNDERGRADUATES –– Foundation degree –– the flexibility to fit
Focus on a particular area postgraduate study around
–– A degree in a named subject
related to what you’re your other commitments
Complete modules in
doing now, in either a
a particular subject to –– the opportunity to
work or voluntary setting.
earn an honours degree. improve your career
A foundation degree is
–– An Open degree equivalent to two-thirds –– freedom to follow your
Design an honours degree of an honours degree. passions in depth.
from across a number of
–– Certificate of
subjects to meet your
higher education
own needs and interests.
Get a general grounding
in a subject. A certificate To find out more
of higher education is about how you
equivalent to one-third
of an honours degree.
BUILD YOUR
QUALIFICATION
and how long it takes,
see pages 10–13
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EXPLORE THE OU
LEARN IN A WAY
THAT SUITS YOU
You’ll have the flexibility to PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL
STUDY NEEDS?
fit study around the other We’ve been using innovative
technology to connect with We’re committed to helping
things going on in your life,
our students since we first students with disabilities and
whatever they may be. started. We’ll make sure that additional needs. We’ll give
you always have what you you the tools to help overcome
SUPPORTED OPEN LEARNING need and feel connected. obstacles that could stand
We have designed our learning in the way of your learning –
experience to combine flexibility CONNECT WITH whatever your needs may be.
and regular contact ensuring you OTHER STUDENTS
get the help you need to learn in You can use our module DISABLED STUDENTS’
the best possible way. You’ll get discussion groups to talk about ALLOWANCE (DSA) –
regular support from tutors and subjects or study methods, or you UK STUDENTS ONLY
access to all the materials and could follow us on social media. A DSA can help you with study
resources essential to your course. Join the conversation on costs that result directly from
You’ll also have access to a student Facebook.com/OUstudents your disability or specific learning
support team who will be there to Twitter.com/OUstudents difficulty. They’re not means-
help you on your learning journey. Instagram.com/OUstudentslive tested and can go towards
specialist equipment (such as an
Or you could join one of the many adapted computer), non-medical
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
informal Facebook groups set up study support (e.g. a dyslexia
You could be assessed in by students. support worker) or other related
a number of different ways.
expenses. You can also apply for
We use a combination of STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
help with study-related travel
written assignments, oral or You’ll gain automatic entry to costs that result directly from
practical assessments, projects, our active students association your disability.
examinations, dissertations when you register – you can
and portfolios. For more information go to
help influence University
openuniversity.co.uk/disability
decisions, meet fellow students
or call us on 0300 303 5303.
and develop new skills.
Find out more at
openuniversity.co.uk/ousa.
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BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
WITH AN ACCESS MODULE
If you don’t have much You don’t have to do one, but you WHAT DO YOU
experience of university- might find it useful if you’d like to: NEED TO BEGIN?
–– improve your confidence
level study or haven’t You can start Access modules
–– get a taste of a subject area
studied in a while, you in February and October.
you’re thinking of studying
could benefit from starting in more detail
You’ll need:
your studies with one of –– brush up on your study skills.
–– access to a phone
our Access modules. Each module includes a
–– equipment that plays DVDs
selection of materials, online –– the use of a computer
They offer a great introduction quizzes, and assignments that with internet access –
to a range of subjects and act as you complete over 30 weeks. you don’t need to buy
a taster to see if you want to delve It takes around nine hours of one though, the use of
deeper. Students who choose to study each week. one at a public library
start with an Access module do will be fine.
You’ll get:
better on their next module, so it’s
a great way to start your chosen –– a personal tutor providing
qualification. You might even regular feedback with one-
qualify for a free Access module. to-one telephone tutorials
–– further support from
a dedicated team
throughout your study
–– detailed written feedback.
WHAT YOU CAN STUDY Science, technology and ideal module to build your
maths Access module (Y033) confidence and prepare
The following Access you for further study.
This module introduces you
module will prepare you for
to a technically oriented range We offer two other Access
the qualifications we offer
of subjects, including science; modules, which are more
in computing and IT.
engineering and design; relevant to other subject areas:
environment; mathematics; Arts and languages
and computing and IT. As the Access module (Y031)
foundation for further studies
People, work and society
in these fields, this is the
Access module (Y032)
8EXPLORE THE OU
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A FREE ACCESS MODULE?
You can study an Access HOW MUCH DOES AN Students who prepare
module for free if you: ACCESS MODULE COST? by taking an Access module
– live in the UK (excludes If you don’t qualify to study are more likely to be
Channel Islands and Isle
of Man) or have a British
for free, the cost depends
on where you live.
SUCCESSFUL
in their future studies
Forces Post Office address –– In England, the Channel Islands
– are studying the module to and the Isle of Man it’s £732.
prepare for an OU qualification –– In Northern Ireland, Scotland
(this doesn’t apply if you live and Wales it’s £246.
in Scotland)
Pay up front by debit or credit
– have a household income (or, card, or by bank transfer.
in Scotland, a personal income) Or spread the cost with an
of £25,000 or less, or you’re Open University Student NEXT STEPS
receiving qualifying benefits Budget Account – see page 15 Order an Access
– have completed no more for more information. Modules Prospectus
than one year of a full-time If you’re studying an Access at openuniversity.co.uk/
undergraduate programme at module in preparation for an ug-access or speak to our
NQF level 4/SCQF level 7 or OU qualification and you live Student Recruitment team
above, and not completed 30 in England or Wales, you on 0300 303 0069.
credits or more of OU study. could cover the cost with
a student loan – see page 14
for more information.
9HOW YOU BUILD
YOUR QUALIFICATION
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ACCESS MODULE
You’ll need to build up a set An optional module to build
number of credits to gain your your confidence and prepare
qualification. Here’s how it works. you for further study.
WHAT ARE STAGES, CREDITS
AND MODULES? To complete Stage 1, you’ll
need 120 credits, studying modules
STAGES worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 1
–– You must complete three stages to
gain an honours degree, two stages
for a diploma of higher education 120 CREDITS
or foundation degree, and one stage
for a certificate of higher education.
Certificate of higher education
–– To complete each stage you must
build up a set number of credits…
CREDITS
–– You need 120 credits to To complete Stage 2, you’ll
complete each stage. need a further 120 credits, studying
–– You need a set number of credits modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 2
to gain your chosen qualification
e.g. you need 360 credits to gain
an honours degree. 240 CREDITS
–– Most students study 60 credits a year.
–– You gain credits by successfully Diploma of higher education
completing modules… or foundation degree
MODULES
–– With each module you successfully
complete, you’ll earn a set number To complete Stage 3, you’ll
of credits, usually 30 or 60. need a further 120 credits, studying
–– Modules are either compulsory or modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 3
selected from a choice of options.
–– You choose the modules you
want to study, year by year. 360 CREDITS
Honours degree
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
You gain a postgraduate
qualification by building
up a set number of credits...
CREDITS
You need:
60 credits at postgraduate level.
–– 60 credits to gain a
postgraduate certificate
–– 120 credits to gain a
postgraduate diploma
Postgraduate certificate
–– 180 credits to gain a
masters degree.
You gain credits by successfully
completing modules…
A further 60 credits at postgraduate
MODULES level – total 120 credits.
–– With each module you successfully
complete, you’ll earn a set number
of credits, usually 30 or 60.
–– Modules are either compulsory or Postgraduate diploma
selected from a choice of options.
–– You choose the modules you
want to study, year by year.
GETTING STARTED A further 60 credits at postgraduate
level – total 180 credits.
All you need to do is choose which
qualification you want to study and
register on a module that counts towards
that qualification. You can find out more
Masters degree
about the postgraduate qualifications we
offer in computing and IT from page 32.
11HOW LONG YOUR
QUALIFICATION WILL TAKE
Exactly how long it will take to get your qualification depends on how many
credits you study each year and which qualification you’re working towards.
Most of our students study part time. The way we work gives you the flexibility
to get the qualification you want in a timeframe that’s right for you. If you want
to study full time, you’ll need to plan your studies carefully.
UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
PART TIME | 60 CREDITS A YEAR | 16–18 STUDY HOURS A WEEK
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION (120 CREDITS)
FOUNDATION DEGREE/
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION (240 CREDITS)
HONOURS DEGREE
(360 CREDITS)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
YEARS TO COMPLETE
FULL TIME | 120 CREDITS A YEAR | 32–36 STUDY HOURS A WEEK
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION (120 CREDITS)
FOUNDATION DEGREE/
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION (240 CREDITS)
HONOURS DEGREE
(360 CREDITS)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
YEARS TO COMPLETE
Some undergraduate qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.
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POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
PART TIME | 60 CREDITS A YEAR | 16–20 STUDY HOURS A WEEK
POSTGRADUATE
CERTIFICATE
(60 CREDITS)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
(120 CREDITS)
MASTERS DEGREE
(180 CREDITS)
0 1 2 3
YEARS TO COMPLETE
Some postgraduate qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.
13WHEN AND HOW
YOU CAN PAY
We offer great value FUNDING – ENGLAND –– Welsh Government Learning
AND WALES Grant – a non-means tested
for money, giving you
If you live in England or Wales maintenance grant of up to £750
an excellent standard
the best way to fund your studies, –– Special Support Grant – a means
of teaching at a highly regardless of age or income, tested maintenance grant of up
competitive price. And might be with a student loan to £3,750. This is in addition to
we’ll always help you from Student Finance England the non-means tested grant.
or Student Finance Wales. It’s
find a way of paying that the most popular way to pay and ALREADY HAVE A DEGREE?
suits your circumstances. you only start paying it back when You might still qualify for a student
you earn more than the income loan. You need to be living in
FOR UNDERGRADUATE threshold (currently £25,000). England or Wales and looking
to study an eligible qualification.
You’ll pay on a module-by-module
EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS
basis, rather than for your whole For more information go to
qualification at the start. See INCOME EACH MONTHLY openuniversity.co.uk/quals.
YEAR BEFORE TAX REPAYMENT
below to get an idea of costs.
Up to £25,000 £0 FUNDING – NORTHERN IRELAND
LIVING IN ENGLAND If you live in Northern Ireland you
£27,000 £15
CREDITS COST
could be eligible for a Part-Time
EACH YEAR PER YEAR 1 £34,000 £67.50 Fee Grant of up to £1,230 to help
towards your fees. The amount
30 £1,464 £49,000 £180
depends on how much you earn
60 £2,928 and your study intensity (the
To qualify for a loan you need to
number of credits you study).
120 £5,856 be studying at least one module
If you’re not eligible for a Part-Time
worth 30 credits or more and
1
2018/19 prices; fees normally increase Fee Grant or if your Part-Time Fee
be registered to study for
annually in line with inflation and the Grant does not cover the full cost
University’s strategic approach to fees. a qualification.
of your tuition fees, you can apply
In England, the cost for a 360-credit If you get a loan: for a Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan.
honours degree based on today’s –– you won’t have to pay anything See our website for more
prices is £17,568. back for up to four years information or call 028 9032 3722.
–– repayments are based on what
LIVING IN NORTHERN IRELAND, FUNDING – SCOTLAND
you earn, not what you owe
SCOTLAND OR WALES If you live in Scotland and your
–– payments are deducted
CREDITS COST personal income is £25,000 or
automatically from your salary
EACH YEAR PER YEAR 2 less, or you’re on certain benefits,
–– you can pay off the loan and you’re studying at least 30
30 £492
early without any penalties credits, you could qualify for a
60 £984 –– any balance outstanding after Part-Time Fee Grant to cover all
120 £1,968 30 years will be written off. of your course fees. It isn’t a loan
and you won’t need to repay it.
2
2018/19 prices (exceptions apply); fees ADDITIONAL SUPPORT – WALES
normally increase annually in line with
From September 2018, new STUDY SUPPORT AND
inflation and the University’s strategic
approach to fees. students studying part time can
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
In Northern Ireland, Scotland also apply for financial support If your annual income is less
and Wales, the cost for a typical to help with living costs. There than £25,000, you might be
360-credit honours degree based are two new grants available eligible for additional means-
on today’s prices is £5,904. and both are non-repayable: tested funding for study-related
costs, such as travel, childcare
and internet access.
14EXPLORE THE OU
SELF-FUNDED STUDY –– be studying a masters degree If you get a loan:
It’s easy to pay for your studies which can be completed in –– you’ll start repaying your
using a debit or credit card or no more than three years loan the April after you’ve
by bank transfer. Or spread the –– not currently have a masters graduated or left the course
cost with an Open University degree or equivalent –– repayments are based on what
Student Budget Account – see –– be studying your qualification you earn, not what you owe. You
below for more information. from the beginning. only start paying it back when
If you get a loan: you earn more than the income
GET SPONSORED threshold (currently £17,775)
See whether your company –– you’ll start repaying your
loan the April after you’ve –– payments are deducted
or organisation would want automatically from your salary.
to help you learn and develop, graduated or left the course
it’s always worth asking. –– repayments are based on what SELF-FUNDED STUDY
you earn, not what you owe. You
It’s easy to pay for your studies
only start paying it back when
FOR POSTGRADUATE you earn more than the income
using a debit or credit card or
by bank transfer. Or spread the
You pay for postgraduate threshold (currently £21,000)
cost with an Open University
qualifications module by module. –– payments are deducted Student Budget Account – see
Please go to our website to see automatically from your salary below for more information.
the fee listed for your qualification. –– any balance outstanding after
30 years will be written off. GET SPONSORED
FUNDING – ENGLAND
AND WALES See whether your company
FUNDING – NORTHERN or organisation would want
If you live in England or Wales you IRELAND AND SCOTLAND to help you learn and develop,
could be eligible for a maintenance If you live in Northern Ireland or it’s always worth asking.
loan of up to £10,609 from Student Scotland you could be eligible for
Finance England or up to £13,000 a fee loan of up to £5,500 towards
from Student Finance Wales. the fees of your qualification
To be eligible you must: from Student Finance Northern
–– be under 60 years old Ireland or the Student Awards
Agency Scotland.
–– be resident in England or MORE ONLINE
Wales (although some EU To be eligible you must:
To find out more about
students may be eligible) –– be resident in Northern fees and funding, go to
Ireland or Scotland openuniversity.co.uk/ug-fees
–– be studying for an eligible or openuniversity.co.uk/pg-fees
postgraduate qualification. or call an OU adviser on
0300 303 5303.
OPEN UNIVERSITY OUSBA will pay your fees to case, interest does apply.
STUDENT BUDGET The Open University, and you The interest rate is fixed for the
ACCOUNTS LTD repay OUSBA either in a single duration of the course (current
(OUSBA) sum or in monthly instalments. representative APR of 5.1%).
You may repay OUSBA at any As a responsible lender, every
When you enrol with time before the course begins. application made to OUSBA
us, you’ll be offered the In this case, there’s no interest. undergoes a credit and
opportunity to pay your affordability check.
fees through a loan Alternatively, you may repay
from OUSBA. OUSBA in monthly instalments Find out more about OUSBA
payable over up to a year. In this at openuniversity.co.uk/ousba.
15WELCOME TO
COMPUTING AND IT
THE FUTURE’S DIGITAL AND IT’S ALL YOURS
Technology is perhaps the most fast-paced industry of all. Whether you want
to upgrade your existing IT career or you’re planning a complete career reboot,
you’ll be in demand as one of our computing and IT graduates.
WHY STUDY WITH US? UNDERGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE
There are many reasons to At undergraduate level, our At postgraduate level, we
study computing and IT with us. qualifications include: BSc offer certificates, diplomas
To name a few: we’re innovative (Hons) Computing and IT; and masters degrees. Subjects
and impactful in STEM (Science, BSc (Hons) Computing & IT include advanced networking;
Technology, Engineering and and a second subject; and information security and forensics;
Mathematics) teaching; we carry Foundation Degree in and software engineering.
out pioneering research, ranging Computing and IT Practice. Our postgraduate courses are
from cyber security to virtual Our practical qualifications ideal if you want to deepen your
reality applications; and, allow you to follow study routes knowledge and experience, as
as of October 2017, we’ve won that fit your own interests, and well as being an excellent basis
the Bronze Athena SWAN award choose from a variety of modules for further studies at doctoral level.
in recognition of our faculty’s depending on your career goals –
commitment to gender equality. offering you ultimate flexibility
in your studies.
16EXPLORE COMPUTING AND IT
We particularly value candidates from The Open
University because they bring us both academic
and industry skills. The academic quality of the
OU is first-rate and, when this is combined with
work experience in the public or private
sectors, we get very well-rounded individuals.
Bernard Szczech,
Chief Executive,
IBM Services Centre UK Ltd
PROFESSIONAL BEYOND GRADUATION
ACCREDITATION Not all computing and IT
34%
Our degrees in computing graduates go into pure technology
and IT are accredited by BCS, roles. Some of our graduates enter
The Chartered Institute for IT. into management consultancy
While partially fulfilling the firms or corporate roles, while of graduates went
educational requirements for others go into technical writing to work in companies
Chartered IT Professional (CITP), roles or work freelance. Other with fewer than 250
our undergraduate degrees in graduates have taken up positions employers in 2017
computing and IT have also been worldwide in academia, non-
awarded the Euro-Inf Bachelor profit organisations and private
Quality Label by the European companies such as Google,
Quality Assurance Network for Nokia and the BBC.
Informatics Education. Whether you’re developing your
Our postgraduate degrees fulfil career or changing direction
the further learning educational entirely, your Open University MORE ONLINE
requirements for CITP and degree will be recognised and Learn more about
partially fulfil the educational valued by employers. our computing and IT
requirements for Chartered qualifications, and register
Engineer/Chartered Scientist. for your chosen course, at
openuniversity.co.uk/
Some of our modules are
courses.
developed alongside well-known
industry partners such as Cisco,
which ensures you’ll gain real-
world experience.
17OUR RESEARCH –
CREATING YOUR CURRICULUM
Some of our most exciting and forward-thinking
research involves computing and IT.
AWARD-WINNING
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
TO MANAGE YOUR PRIVACY
The device allows users to have
real-time awareness of potential
privacy threats and control access
75%
of our computer science
How can you control the privacy to their data using intuitive informatics research
of your personal data while going on-body interaction techniques. is world-leading or
about everyday life? An Open The development and evaluation internationally excellent
University team from the Software of the device was carried out by (Research Excellence
Engineering and Design group OU PhD student and research Framework)
in the School of Computing and engineer, Vikram Mehta, together
Communications have won the with his supervisors, Professors
IET Innovation Award for Cyber Blaine Price, Arosha Bandara
Security for their novel wearable and Bashar Nuseibeh.
privacy-management device,
“Privacy Band”. MORE ONLINE
Find out what else
we’re discovering
openuniversity.co.uk/
ouresearch.
18FIND AN
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
You can register for the COMPUTING AND IT
2018/2019 academic
year for undergraduate BSc (Hons) Computing and IT (Q62) 20
qualifications from BSc (Hons) Computing & IT and a second subject (Q67) 22
21 March 2018.
COMPUTING AND IT PRACTICE
We’ve based the
Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (X15) 24
qualification start dates
on the first applicable Top-up BSc (Hons) Computing and IT Practice (Q68) 26
module(s) you can
COMBINED STEM
study as part of
your qualification. BSc (Hons) Combined STEM (R28) 28
Modules listed in this prospectus OPEN DEGREE
are those that are currently
BA or BSc (Hons) Open (QD) 30
available for study – the exact
selection may change over time.
19COMPUTING
AND IT
BSc (HONS)
COMPUTING AND IT
This degree will help you WHY CHOOSE THIS
QUALIFICATION?
to become a confident
–– Offers a choice of three
user and manager of Studying at the OU has
specialist routes or a
information technologies; broad-based option. really helped my career
administer and manage –– Presents focus options
and it has been something
network or database within the broad-based route. that I have managed to fit
systems; and develop –– Enables you to choose
in between having a child
and getting married.
software solutions. from routes and modules
to meet your particular Hannah Wood,
Computing and IT skills have needs and interests. BSc (Hons) Computing and IT
become fundamental to the –– Accredited by BCS, The
way we live, work, socialise Chartered Institute for IT.
and play; they can open up –– Quality assured by the
the world of technology and European Quality Assurance
an array of exciting career Network for Informatics
opportunities. This degree Education (EQANIE).
will give you a sound grasp
of the principles of hardware-
based, software-based, or
systems-based technologies,
and the ability to apply your
knowledge and skills in a RELATED
broad range of industries QUALIFICATIONS
and organisations. DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN COMPUTING
AND IT (W36)
openuniversity.co.uk/w36
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN COMPUTING
AND IT (T12)
openuniversity.co.uk/t12
20QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
You can choose a broad –– communications COURSE CODE Q62
study route or one of these and networking
TOTAL CREDITS 360
three specialist routes: –– communications
and software START DATES
–– software. Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
Feb 2019
The example route shown below is COMMUNICATIONS
Register by 10 Jan 2019
AND SOFTWARE. For more information about this and
other available routes, go to openuniversity.co.uk/q62. Apr 2019
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Register by 14 Mar 2019
Compulsory
Introduction to computing and information technology 1
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
(TM111) (30 credits) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Option
modules No specific requirements
Introduction to computing and information technology 2 Intermediate
(TM112) (30 credits) qualifications ASSESSMENT
Awarded Based on a mix of:
Technologies in practice qualification –– Course work
(TM129) (30 credits) –– Tutor-marked
assignments
Discovering mathematics (MU123) (30 credits) OR –– End-of-module
Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) (30 credits) assessments
–– Examinations
Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT (T12)
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Communication and information technologies MODE OF STUDY
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
(TM255) (30 credits) The learning materials
provided are mostly
Managing IT: the why, the what and the how online with some print
(TM254) (30 credits)
Electronic versions
Object-oriented Java programming of printed materials
(M250) (30 credits) available (e.g. PDF)
Web technologies Disc-based media
(TT284) (30 credits) (e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT (W36) Compulsory
Collaborative work
Compulsory
Communications technology
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
(TM355) (30 credits)
Software engineering
(TM354) (30 credits)
You’ll choose 30 credits from a selection
of modules, go to openuniversity.co.uk/q62
The computing and IT project
(TM470) (30 credits)
BSc (HONS) COMPUTING AND IT
MORE ONLINE
(COMMUNICATIONS AND SOFTWARE) To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure and how to register, go to
are subject to change. openuniversity.co.uk/q62
or call 0300 303 5303
21BSc (HONS) COMPUTING & IT
AND A SECOND SUBJECT
Computing & IT studied WHY CHOOSE THIS
QUALIFICATION?
together with a second
–– Offers a wide choice of
complementary subject Thanks to my OU degree,
computing & IT modules, and
can open up careers in options in a second subject. I’ve more confidence in
a wide range of sectors. –– Presents focus options within
my ability to achieve. I’ve
the computing & IT strand. also been able to change
This joint honours degree offers
–– Enables you to tailor a study
career and am now a
you the opportunity to focus on
programme to meet your software developer/UX
an area of computing & IT and designer for IBM. My
particular needs and interests.
combine it with business, design,
–– Accredited by BCS, The employer was impressed
mathematics, psychology, or
statistics – dividing your time Chartered Institute for IT. with the fact that I was
equally between subjects. Your –– Quality assured by the doing an OU degree.
choice of second subject will be European Quality Assurance Jack Niland,
included in the name of your Network for Informatics BSc (Hons) Computing
degree, for example, BSc (Hons) Education (EQANIE). & IT and Design
Computing & IT and Business.
RELATED
QUALIFICATIONS
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN COMPUTING
& IT AND A SECOND
SUBJECT (W42)
openuniversity.co.uk/w42
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN COMPUTING
& IT AND A SECOND
SUBJECT (T13)
openuniversity.co.uk/t13
22QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
You’ll choose one of these You’ll choose one COURSE CODE Q67
five second subjects: of these four computing
TOTAL CREDITS 360
–– business & IT focus areas:
–– design –– computer science START DATES
–– mathematics –– communications Oct 2018
–– psychology and networking Register by 13 Sep 2018
–– statistics. –– software development
Feb 2019
–– web development.
Register by 10 Jan 2019
Apr 2019
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
The example route shown below has DESIGN as Register by 14 Mar 2019
the second subject and COMPUTER SCIENCE as the
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
computing and IT focus area. For more information
No specific requirements
about this and other available routes, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q67. ASSESSMENT
Compulsory Based on a mix of:
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Introduction to computing and information technology 1 modules –– Course work
(TM111) (30 credits)
Option –– Tutor-marked
modules assignments
Introduction to computing and information technology 2
Intermediate –– End-of-module
(TM112) (30 credits)
qualifications assessments
Awarded –– Examinations
qualification
Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century
(U101) (60 credits) STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Certificate of Higher Education
MODE OF STUDY
in Computing & IT and Design (T13)
The learning materials
provided are mostly
online with some print
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Object-oriented Java programming Electronic versions
(M250) (30 credits) of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Algorithms, data structures and computability
(M269) (30 credits) Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Design essentials Online forum
(T217) (60 credits) Compulsory
Collaborative work
Compulsory
Diploma of Higher Education
in Computing & IT and Design (W42)
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
You’ll choose 30 credits from a selection
of modules, go to openuniversity.co.uk/q67
Innovation: design for change
(T317) (60 credits)
The computing and IT project
(TM470) (30 credits) MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
BSc (HONS) COMPUTING & IT AND DESIGN and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q67
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure or call 0300 303 5303
are subject to change.
23COMPUTING
AND IT PRACTICE
FOUNDATION DEGREE
IN COMPUTING AND
IT PRACTICE
This foundation degree is about acquiring skills and
MEET OUR
learning to deploy them at work. Whether you want ACADEMICS
to gain confidence using and managing IT, grasp new Helen Sharp, Professor of
opportunities or develop software solutions, there’s Software Engineering, works
a study route for you. with industry to improve
software development.
This work-based qualification will WHY CHOOSE THIS Find out more about Helen,
build on the skills you already have QUALIFICATION?
and her research and teaching,
to provide you with a broad-based –– Work-based and developed at openuniversity.co.uk/
foundation in computing and IT. in partnership with employers. academics.
The modern world depends on
–– Builds on the computing
computers and IT systems to
and IT skills you already have.
function. Gain the skills to work
with them and you’ll open up a –– Enables you to choose
huge variety of careers and other options that meet your
opportunities – from controlling particular needs and interests.
processes to interfacing with –– Builds a solid foundation for
customers and suppliers. further study, for example our
We offer this programme of Top-up BSc (Hons) Computing
study as the Diploma of Higher and IT Practice – see page 26
for more information.
RELATED
Education in Computing and
QUALIFICATIONS
IT Practice (W15), which might
be of particular interest if you DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
live and work in Scotland. EDUCATION IN COMPUTING
AND IT PRACTICE (W15)
openuniversity.co.uk/w15
TOP-UP BSc (HONS)
COMPUTING AND IT
PRACTICE (Q68)
openuniversity.co.uk/q68
24QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
You’ll choose one of –– computer science COURSE CODE X15
these four focus areas: –– communications
TOTAL CREDITS 240
and networking
–– software development START DATES
–– web development. Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
Feb 2019
The example route shown below has COMPUTER SCIENCE
Register by 10 Jan 2019
as the focus area. For more information about this and
other available routes, go to openuniversity.co.uk/x15. Apr 2019
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Compulsory Register by 14 Mar 2019
modules
Introduction to computing and information technology 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Option
(TM111) (30 credits) You must be in full-time
modules
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Awarded or part-time employment
qualification – either paid or voluntary
Introduction to computing and information technology 2
(TM112) (30 credits) ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
–– Tutor-marked
Career development and employability assignments
(T122) (30 credits) –– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
–– End-of-module
Discovering mathematics (MU123) (30 credits) OR assessments
Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) (30 credits) OR –– Examinations
Technologies in practice (TM129) (30 credits) –– Project work
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 4 years
Object-oriented Java programming MODE OF STUDY
(M250) (30 credits) The learning materials
provided are mostly
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
online with some print
Algorithms, data structures and computability
(M269) (30 credits) Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Change, strategy and projects at work Disc-based media
(T227) (30 credits) (e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Compulsory
You’ll choose 30 credits from a selection of modules,
go to openuniversity.co.uk/x15 Collaborative work
Compulsory
Work-based learning
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN COMPUTING AND IT PRACTICE
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/x15
or call 0300 303 5303
25TOP-UP BSc (HONS)
COMPUTING AND IT PRACTICE
If you work in computing and IT and have
already completed a foundation degree
or equivalent, this course tops up your
knowledge and skills to an honours degree.
This degree will put you in WHY CHOOSE THIS
a strong position to develop QUALIFICATION?
a career in information –– Builds on study you’ve
technology and related fields. already done to complete
It will also enable you to engage in only two years part time.
professionally with challenges
–– Presents a choice of modules
such as the specification, design,
to meet your particular needs
deployment and management
and interests.
of computing and IT systems.
You’ll choose from a variety of –– Provides practical experience
modules to suit your career goals, of independent learning and
and complete your studies with a reflective practice.
project on a topic of your choice. –– Accredited by BCS, The
Chartered Institute for IT.
–– Quality assured by the
European Quality Assurance
Network for Informatics RELATED
Education (EQANIE).
QUALIFICATIONS
FOUNDATION DEGREE
IN COMPUTING AND IT
PRACTICE (X15)
openuniversity.co.uk/x15
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN COMPUTING
AND IT PRACTICE (W15)
openuniversity.co.uk/w15
26AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE Q68
TOTAL CREDITS 120
START DATES
Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Completion of the
OU’s Foundation Degree/
DipHE in Computing
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
and IT Practice
(or equivalent)
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
–– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 2 years
MODE OF STUDY
This qualification begins at stage 3 – your existing
The learning materials
qualification will make up Stages 1 and 2. provided are a balance
of print and online
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE Electronic versions
of printed materials
Compulsory
available (e.g. PDF)
modules
You’ll choose 90 credits from: Option
Disc-based media
modules
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Communications technology (TM355) (30 credits) (e.g. DVD)
Awarded
Data management and analysis (TM351) (30 credits) qualification
Online forum
Interaction design and the user experience (TM356) (30 credits) Optional
IT systems: planning for success (TM353) (30 credits)
Collaborative work
Software engineering (TM354) (30 credits) Compulsory
Web, mobile and cloud technologies (TM352) (30 credits)
The computing and IT project
(TM470) (30 credits)
BSc (HONS) COMPUTING AND IT PRACTICE
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q68
or call 0300 303 5303
27COMBINED
STEM
BSc (HONS)
COMBINED STEM
STEM stands for science, WHY STUDY THIS LOANS FOR DEGREE
QUALIFICATION? HOLDERS IN ENGLAND
technology, engineering
–– Wide-ranging choice – study If you already hold an honours
and mathematics. The
modules from across STEM degree (or higher-level qualification)
flexibility of our Combined subjects or focus on one and you’re looking to re-skill
STEM degree allows or two specific areas. or up-skill in STEM subjects,
you to build your own –– Hugely flexible – you can you could still be eligible for
a student loan to fund this
degree from a wide range switch direction easily if your
degree – see page 14.
needs or interests change.
of STEM modules and
–– Allows you to count university-
study routes, including
level credits you’ve already
psychology and sports gained from elsewhere.
science – this means you
can build a qualification
that’s unique to you.
28HOW YOU CAN FOCUS YOUR COMBINED AT A GLANCE
STEM DEGREE ON WEB DEVELOPMENT COURSE CODE R28
This selection of modules shows how you can focus
on one aspect of computing and IT, such as web TOTAL CREDITS 360
development, in combination with other STEM subjects
START DATES
that are of particular interest to you. However, this is just
Oct 2018
one example of the many combinations you can study Register by 13 Sep 2018
and you’re not restricted to this route.
Computing Feb 2019
and IT modules Register by 10 Jan 2019
Introduction to computing and information technology 1
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
(TM111) (30 credits) Option
modules Apr 2019
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Register by 14 Mar 2019
Awarded
Introduction to computing and information technology 2 qualification
(TM112) (30 credits) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
Depending on the
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range
modules you choose
of OU level 1 modules to study, you may be
assessed in any or all
of the following ways:
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
–– Interactive computer-
Object-oriented Java programming
marked assignments
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
(M250) (30 credits)
–– End-of-module
assessments
Web technologies –– Examinations
(TT284) (30 credits)
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range
of OU level 2 modules MODE OF STUDY
As the BSc (Hons)
Combined STEM degree
can be made up of a range
of different modules,
the learning materials
Web, mobile and cloud technologies provided, use of online
(TM352) (30 credits) forums and inclusion of
collaborative work will
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
depend on the modules
Interaction design and the user experience you choose to study
(TM356) (30 credits) OR
IT systems: planning for success
(TM353) (30 credits) OR
The computing and IT project
(TM470) (30 credits)
You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range
of OU level 3 STEM modules
BSc (HONS) COMBINED STEM
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure MORE ONLINE
are subject to change. To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/r28
or call 0300 303 5303
29OPEN DEGREE
BA OR BSc (HONS) OPEN
The BA or BSc (Hons) The degree allows you to choose
modules from any subject area
Open is the most flexible
so you can, for example, combine
degree programme in computing and IT modules with The beauty of an Open
the UK because you can modules from other disciplines, degree is that you can
study any subjects you such as science or humanities. select your own modules
like, in any combination. and create a degree
This means you can that’s unique to you.
build a qualification Hina Asif Alam,
that’s unique to you. BSc (Hons) Open
RELATED
QUALIFICATIONS
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION OPEN (W34)
openuniversity.co.uk/w34
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION OPEN (T09)
openuniversity.co.uk/t09
30HOW YOU CAN FOCUS YOUR OPEN AT A GLANCE
DEGREE ON COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE CODE QD
This selection of modules shows how you can focus
on one aspect of computing and IT, such as computer TOTAL CREDITS 360
science, in combination with other subjects that are
START DATES
of particular interest to you.
Oct 2018
However, this is just one example of the many combinations Register by 13 Sep 2018
you can study and you’re not restricted to this route.
Feb 2019
Computing
and IT
Register by 10 Jan 2019
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Introduction to computing and information technology 1
modules
(TM111) (30 credits) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Option
modules No specific requirements
Introduction to computing and information technology 2 Intermediate
(TM112) (30 credits) qualifications ASSESSMENT
Awarded Depending on the
qualification modules you choose
to study, you may be
You’ll choose 60 credits from assessed in any or all
a wide range of OU level 1 modules of the following ways:
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
Certificate of Higher Education Open (T09) –– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
Object-oriented Java programming
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
–– Examinations
(M250) (30 credits)
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Algorithms, data structures and computability
Full time: 3 years
(M269) (30 credits)
MODE OF STUDY
As the BA or BSc (Hons)
You’ll choose 60 credits from Open can be made up
a wide range of OU level 2 modules of a range of different
modules, the learning
materials provided,
Diploma of Higher Education Open (W34) use of online forums
and inclusion of
collaborative work will
depend on the modules
you choose to study
You’ll choose 60 credits from:
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Data management and analysis (TM351) (30 credits)
Interaction design and the user experience
(TM356) (30 credits)
IT systems: planning for success (TM353) (30 credits)
The computing and IT project (TM470) (30 credits)
You’ll choose 60 credits from
a wide range of OU level 3 modules
BA OR BSc (HONS) OPEN1
Whether you qualify for a BA or BSc (Hons) Open will be determined by
1
the number of credits you have from modules suitable for a BA or for a BSc.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/qd
or call 0300 303 5303
31FIND A
POSTGRADUATE COURSE
To work towards a COMPUTING
postgraduate qualification,
you first need to choose MSc in Computing (F66) 33
and register on a module
ADVANCED NETWORKING
that counts towards
that qualification. MSc in Advanced Networking (F56) 34
Modules listed in this prospectus SYSTEMS THINKING IN PRACTICE
are those that are currently
available for study – the exact MSc in Systems Thinking in Practice (F47) 35
selection may change over time.
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
MSc in Technology Management (F36) 36
OPEN MASTERS
MA or MSc Open Masters (F81) 38
32COMPUTING AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE F66
TOTAL CREDITS 180
START DATES
Nov 2018
MSc IN COMPUTING Register by 11 Oct 2018
May 2019
Register by 11 Apr 2019
This industry-relevant You can choose between the
flexible route (offering a wide ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
qualification provides
choice of modules to suit your –– You must have a
a rigorous approach to
FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE
individual needs) and either the degree in computing or
the study and application more focused software engineering a closely related subject.
–– If you have appropriate
of computing, covering route or the information security
experience (e.g. over
and forensics route (which enable
a range of topics and you to develop in-depth specialist
3 years in a related
industry), we may allow
incorporating transferable knowledge). All three routes finish you to start studying
skills applicable to with a substantial independent without having a
project that will either have a bachelors degree
professional development.
professional or research orientation.
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 3 years
QUALIFICATION
STRUCTURE
RELATED
MODULE CREDITS CODE Thinking strategically: QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll study 60 credits from: systems tools for 30 TU811
managing change POSTGRADUATE
DIPLOMA IN
Data management 30 M816
Postgraduate Diploma COMPUTING (E81)
Digital forensics 30 M812 in Computing (E81) openuniversity.co.uk/e81
Information security 30 M811 You’ll study 60 credits from POSTGRADUATE
either the Research route or CERTIFICATE IN
Project management 30 M815 the Professional route below: COMPUTING (K22)
Software openuniversity.co.uk/k22
30 M813 RESEARCH ROUTE
development
Research project 60 T802
Software engineering 30 M814
Postgraduate Certificate PROFESSIONAL ROUTE 1
in Computing (K22) The MSc professional
30 T847
You’ll choose another 60 credits project
from above or from the following: You’ll choose 30 credits from any
Advanced routing postgraduate or OU Level 3 study
30 T824
– CCNP 1 MSc IN COMPUTING
Continuing
professional Compulsory modules
30 U810
development
in practice Option modules
Managing systemic Intermediate qualification
change: inquiry, 30 TU812
action and interaction Awarded qualification
Managing Module availability is subject to change.
technological 30 T848 1
BCS currently only accredit the
innovation research route. MORE ONLINE
Network security 30 T828 To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
Strategic capabilities and how to register, go to
for technological 30 T849
innovation openuniversity.co.uk/f66
or call 0300 303 5303
33ADVANCED
NETWORKING AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE F56
MSc IN ADVANCED
TOTAL CREDITS 180
START DATES
NETWORKING Nov 2018
Register by 11 Oct 2018
May 2019
QUALIFICATION Register by 11 Apr 2019
STRUCTURE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MODULE CREDITS CODE There are no formal
entry requirements;
Advanced routing however, we expect
30 T824
– CCNP 1 you to have studied to
at least HNC/HND level,
Multilayer switching
30 T826 or to have had equivalent
– CCNP 3
practical experience
Network security 30 T828
STUDY DURATION
Optimising networks Part time: 3 years
30 T827
– CCNP 4
Postgraduate Diploma in
Advanced Networking (E51) RELATED
Including Cisco Certified QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll study 60 credits from
Network Professional either the Research route or POSTGRADUATE
(CCNP) materials, this the Professional route below: DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED
NETWORKING (E51)
programme will provide RESEARCH ROUTE openuniversity.co.uk/e51
you with the knowledge,
Research project 60 T802
understanding and skills
needed to install, configure PROFESSIONAL ROUTE
and maintain local and Digital forensics 30 M812
wide area networks. The MSc
30 T847
professional project
It consists of four professional MSc IN ADVANCED
vocational modules, which include NETWORKING
CCNP materials, and either a final
research project or a professional Compulsory modules
project combined with the study
of digital forensics. You’ll draw Intermediate qualification
together the knowledge and skills
Awarded qualification
you’ve gained, and develop the
skills required to address problems Module availability is subject to change.
systematically. It’s also an excellent
basis for further studies at
doctoral level.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/f56
or call 0300 303 5303
34SYSTEMS
THINKING IN
PRACTICE AT A GLANCE
COURSE CODE F47
MSc IN SYSTEMS
TOTAL CREDITS 180
START DATES
THINKING IN PRACTICE Oct 2018
Register by 20 Sep 2018
Nov 2018
This MSc has the QUALIFICATION Register by 11 Oct 2018
development of skills STRUCTURE
Feb 2019
in holistic thinking, and MODULE CREDITS CODE Register by 10 Jan 2019
appreciation of multiple
FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE
Thinking strategically: Apr 2019
perspectives at its core. systems tools for 30 TU811 Register by 21 Mar 2019
managing change
These skills are relevant to
May 2019
many different domains: Managing systemic
Register by 11 Apr 2019
change: inquiry, 30 TU812
e.g. health, business, local action and interaction
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
government, environment, You’ll choose 60 credits from –– You must have a UK
development, engineering, a wide range of subjects bachelors degree
organisation change and Postgraduate Diploma in Systems
(or equivalent)
–– If you have appropriate
IT management. Thinking in Practice (E28) experience, we may
allow you to start
You’ll study 60 credits from studying without having
You’ll gain insights into the range
either the Research route or a bachelors degree
of ways in which other people the Professional route below:
think about particular situations
STUDY DURATION
and how to apply a wide range RESEARCH ROUTE Part time: 3 years
of concepts, tools and techniques
Research project 60 T802
developed by systems thinkers.
You’ll also learn to appreciate and PROFESSIONAL ROUTE RELATED
develop your own ways of thinking QUALIFICATIONS
in practice, becoming aware of The MSc
30 T847
professional project POSTGRADUATE
how you can act to bring about
DIPLOMA IN
improvements in messy situations You’ll choose 30 credits from SYSTEMS THINKING
that are of interest to you. a wide range of subjects IN PRACTICE (E28)
openuniversity.co.uk/e28
MSc IN SYSTEMS
THINKING IN PRACTICE POSTGRADUATE
CERTIFICATE IN
Compulsory modules SYSTEMS THINKING
IN PRACTICE (C72)
Option modules openuniversity.co.uk/c72
Intermediate qualification
Awarded qualification
Module availability is subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/f47
or call 0300 303 5303
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