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As well as being fundamental to how we live, work and play, computing and IT is a rapidly growing employment sector. And the UK is a world leader in producing talented graduates. Our dynamic teaching and leading-edge research will help you whether you’re looking to upgrade your skills and understanding or advance your career.
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits
 
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years
Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits
 
 
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year
Our practical qualifications allow you to follow study routes and choose modules that fit your interests and match your career goals. Our pioneering research, ranging from cyber security to virtual reality applications, means the latest technological developments inform our teaching.
Studying computing and IT with us could allow you to:
Employers tell us they highly value Open University computing and IT students and graduates for their ambition, time management and organisational skills. Your Open University IT qualification could be your springboard for vocational training, postgraduate study or roles in career areas such as:
Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.
See our full list of Computing and IT modules
Browse all the Computing and IT courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.
See our full list of Computing and IT courses
We also offer a range of postgraduate Computing and IT courses.
See our full list of postgraduate Computing and IT courses
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