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Certificate of Higher Education in Computer Science at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 120-credit distance-learning certificate built on industry insight and research, covering core computer science principles and practical skills in programming, mathematics and problem-solving, and how computing shapes life and work.

Duration: 120 credits; 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (maximum 7 years)  |  Intake: February; October  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Computing fundamentals 1: concepts and Python programming (TM110), Computing fundamentals 2: programming, databases, software engineering (TM113), Technologies in practice (TM129) and Essential mathematics 1 (MST124).

Career pathways

Skills in demand across many industries and a springboard to further study and technology careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, Stage 1 includes a mathematics module.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,088 a year (2026/27). Part-time, England fee: 60 credits a year over 2 years; total fee for the qualification GBP 8,176 Source

Intake: February; October

Duration: 120 credits; 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (maximum 7 years)

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