The programme is designed to enable you to progress to the third year (Level 6) of our Open University BSc(Hons) Computer Science degree.
Just some of the future careers for graduates after completing the course include:
This is an exciting programme, developed with employers and accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS). While studying this course, you will have BCS student membership and on achievement of the qualification you will gain BCS Associate Membership.
You will be taught the course in a modular / block delivery mode so that you can immerse yourself in two areas of learning every 7 weeks, gaining knowledge and practical skills at an advanced pace. The Level 4 units lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to digital technologies and to a range of digital technology specialist functions.
This develops and strengthens core digital technology skills, while preparing you for academic progression onto Level 5. During Level 5 you will specialise in software development and advanced programming techniques. You will develop and apply your own ideas to your studies, dealing with uncertainty and complexity, explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of digital technology situations.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through a placement which forms part of your studies. This experience will allow you to work in a technical environment and build on your network of industry contacts.
Each module is worth 15 credits.
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
You must meet the following entry requirements:
5 GCSE grades C/4 or above, including English and Maths and 48 UCAS points, which should be from a related subject in one of the following:
Pearson BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies for England Specifications – Issue 2 – May 2023. Our Recognition of Prior Learning policy means that students’ previous learning and experience can be taken into account and they may be awarded certain qualifications or units of a qualification based on that learning or experience. Please see Section 9 for more information.
Assessment includes written assignments, seminars, poster presentations, practical labs, reports, portfolios, case studies and presentations. Some elements may be assessed by formal examination. Opportunities for feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support your development and achievement.
COMS
University Centre Peterborough
This course will run on two fixed days each week. For a January start, these days will be Mondays and Tuesdays. You can also begin in September 2024, January 2025, September 2025, or January 2026.
The tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students in 25/26 will be £7,730 per year, which is lower compared with many other universities.
2 Years
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