Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Statistics at The Open University

Programme overview

With Statistics as the second subject, this flexible 120-credit certificate combines computing and IT with a second subject chosen from business, design, mathematics, psychology or statistics. It is the same as Stage 1 of the Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (W42) and the BSc (Honours) Computing & IT and a second subject (Q67).

Duration: 2 years part-time (120 credits) | Intake: April and October (computing modules) | Study mode: part-time distance learning | Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take two 30-credit fundamental computing and IT modules (Computing fundamentals 1: concepts and Python programming, TM110; and Computing fundamentals 2, TM113) and choose one of five second subjects.

Career pathways

Provides introductory skills and knowledge for a wide variety of careers relating to computing and IT, a grasp of the principles of different technologies, and transferable skills in communication, time management, analysis and problem solving.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements; applicants need some basic knowledge of computing and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English. Those choosing mathematics or statistics as the second subject should check they are ready for mathematical study at this level. An optional Science, technology and maths Access module is recommended.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,088 a year (2026/27). England fee; part-time study of 60 credits per year over 2 years Source

Intake: April and October (computing modules)

Duration: 2 years part-time (120 credits)

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