Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering at The Open University

The Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering is a 120-credit, one-stage qualification developing computing skills and a basic understanding of engineering. It gives a foundation in hardware-based, software-based and systems-based technologies. It is the same as Stage 1 of the BSc (Honours) Computing with Electronic Engineering (R62) and the Diploma of Higher Education in Computing with Electronic Engineering (W92).

Duration: 2 years part-time (120 credits; up to 7 years allowed)  |  Intake: April and October (module dependent)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take two 30-credit fundamental computing modules (Computing fundamentals 1: concepts and Python programming, TM110; Computing fundamentals 2: programming, databases, software engineering, TM113) and two 30-credit core engineering modules (Engineering: frameworks, analysis, production, T193; Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications, T194).

Career pathways

Prepares students for a diverse range of careers across industries and organisations, applying computing and engineering knowledge, and supports professional development in the field.

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