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Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 240-credit diploma giving practical skills in programming, systems and data management, with problem-solving, analytical thinking and digital literacy. It offers a flexible choice of routes focusing on communications and networking, computer science, software development or web development. Stage 1 is the same as the Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT.

Duration: Part-time 4 years; full-time 2 years (240 credits)  |  Intake: February 2027, April 2027, October 2027  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Choice of routes: communications and networking, computer science, software development or web development.

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Application information

Intake: February 2027, April 2027, October 2027

Duration: Part-time 4 years; full-time 2 years (240 credits)

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