BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and a second subject
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Overview
This flexible joint honours degree offers you a double opportunity. You can focus your studies on a specific area of computing & IT and combine it with business, design, mathematics, applied psychology or statistics – dividing your time equally between subjects. Organisations are critically dependent on computing technologies, and people who can apply specialist IT knowledge within the context of another discipline are in particular demand.
Key features of the course
- A wide choice of computing & IT modules, and flexible options in your second subject
- Tailor a study programme to meet your particular needs and interests
- Establish or develop a varied and fulfilling career
- Position yourself to meet the needs of today’s employers
Description
Course details
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits (equivalent to one year's full-time university study). Stage 1 provides the underpinning knowledge and skills needed for more advanced study at Stages 2 and 3.
You’ll begin by gaining hands-on experience of designing, building and programming computers, and exploring the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes brought about by information technology. You’ll also be introduced to your second subject and develop key employability skills. By the end of this stage, you’ll have built a solid foundation for further study.
Compulsory module (60 credits)
- My digital life (TU100)
My digital life takes you on a journey from the origins of information technology through to the familiar computers of today, and on to tomorrow’s radical technologies.
Compulsory module(s) (60 credits)
Choose a second subject:
Business
Either
- An introduction to business studies (B120) and
- An introduction to retail management and marketing (B122
or
- An introduction to business studies (B120) and
- You and your money: personal finance in context (DB123)
Design
- Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century (U101)
Explore the common principles of design, acquire new designing skills and develop an understanding of ways of thinking that lead to innovation and creative solutions.
Mathematics
- Essential mathematics 1 (MST124)
This introductory university-level mathematics module covers key topics including calculus, vectors, matrices, sequences and functions, and assumes you are confident with the underpinning algebraic ideas.
- Essential mathematics 2 (MST125)
An introduction to essential topics – such as proof, differential equations, mechanics and discrete mathematics – and an opportunity to extend your knowledge of calculus and its applications.
Applied psychology
- Investigating psychology 1 (DE100)
In this module you’ll explore the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and find out how psychological research addresses real-life issues.
Statistics
- Essential mathematics 1 (MST124)
This introductory university-level mathematics module covers key topics including calculus, vectors, matrices, sequences and functions, and assumes you are confident with the underpinning algebraic ideas.
- Introducing statistics (M140)
Learn statistical tools and quantitative methods, covering topics such as summarising data; examining relationships; randomness and sampling distributions; probability; testing hypotheses; and estimation.
You’ll need to choose which second subject to study alongside computing and IT.
In computing and IT, you'll focus on computer science, digital technologies, networking, software development or solutions development; and delve deeper into related topics including software engineering, human-computer interactions or ebusiness technology. You’ll also extend your knowledge, understanding and skills in your second subject. You’ll conclude with an IT project which you’ll research, develop and write up – presenting your findings in a substantial portfolio report that you can show employers.
Please note: If you choose the networking topic you will be required to attend four UK-based day schools to gain hands-on practical experience of configuring networks.
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
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 increases 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.
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