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Diploma of Higher Education in Software Development at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 240-credit distance-learning diploma designed with employers and businesses to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career as a software developer. It is designed around industry practice and meets occupational standards for the field.

Duration: 240 credits; 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to computing and information technology 1 and 2 (TM111, TM112), Technologies in practice (TM129), Discovering mathematics (MU123) or Essential mathematics 1 (MST124), Algorithms, data structures and computability (M269), Object-oriented Java programming (M250) and Web technologies (TM252).

Career pathways

Aimed at a technical career in programming and software development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements; however, students need some basic knowledge of computing and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English. A choice of mathematics modules (Discovering mathematics MU123 or Essential mathematics 1 MST124) is offered depending on current skill level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,088 a year (2026/27). Part-time, England fee: 60 credits a year over 4 years (maximum chargeable fee shown for 2026/27); total fee for the qualification GBP 16,352 Source

Duration: 240 credits; 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time

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