Computing at The Open University

Whether you want to get into or progress your career in IT, The Open University offers a wide choice of qualifications and modules to meet your needs.

We have the UK’s largest Cisco Academy, and many of our undergraduate qualifications are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Choose from a broad-based Computing and IT degree or specialise in computer science with AI, cyber security or data Science. Alternatively, boost your career with a diploma of higher education in network engineering or software development, developed with employers and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) in England.

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A qualification in Computing and IT will enable you to maintain a high professional standard and technical relevance in a highly competitive and fast moving environment. If you work in IT and have already completed a Foundation Degree or equivalent, the Top-up BSc (Honours) Computing and IT practice degree enables you to top up your knowledge and skills to Honours degree level.

If you already have an undergraduate degree in another subject and live in England, you may even be eligible for a Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan as a payment option towards your degree in Computing and IT. More details can be found in the relevant qualification page or you can contact us for more information.

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