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Choose from a variety of specialist pathways to a degree in Computing & IT; digital technologies, software development, solutions development, networking or professional practice.
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April 2026
This joint honours degree combines design and innovation with a second subject of your choice - arts, business, engineering or environment.
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With this flexible joint honours degree, you can combine computing and IT with a second subject: business, design, mathematics, psychology or statistics.
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If you have already completed the Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (or its equivalent), this top-up will give you a full honours degree.
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Practical and creative, you'll use online design studios, social networking and study materials to develop your creative design thinking and build a portfolio.
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Build a foundation on which to continue to a degree in data science or employment by developing skills in exploring and analysing complex data sets.
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April 2026
This flexible diploma will provide you with a broad-based foundation for a variety of careers relating to computing and IT.
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This certificate introduces a range of IT related topics, plus options in mathematics, as a starting point for a career in computing and IT.
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This certificate lets you combine studying the fundamentals of computing and IT with business, design, mathematics, psychology or statistics.
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This certificate introduces the basic skills needed to explore and analyse complex data sets and solve practical problems using maths, statistics and computing.
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Learn the core sociological arguments and ideas that will help you understand the wide-ranging impact of digital technology on society.
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October 2026
This innovative and flexible module allows you to count different types of learning such as OpenLearn towards a formal OU qualification.
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October 2026
This module equips you with essential marketing knowledge and skills, helping you apply marketing concepts to real-world challenges and opportunities.
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October 2026
This short course, developed and presented in partnership with The Royal Photographic Society (RPS), will develop your ability to create and share digital photographs.
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October 2026
Gain the practical skills to create effective online content that engages your audience and delivers business objectives.
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The course is aimed at people with some knowledge of leadership and who recognise the importance of effective leadership at all levels in any organisation.