Top-up BSc (Honours) Computing and IT Practice at The Open University

Programme overview

A top-up route for students who already hold a foundation degree or equivalent, leading to a full honours degree. It covers specifying, designing, deploying and managing computing and IT systems, with module choices tailored to career goals and a final project linked to the chosen modules.

Duration: 2 years part-time or 1 year full-time (120 credits) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: part-time distance learning | Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

One 120-credit stage with optional modules including Data management and analysis (TM351), Communications technology (TM355), Information security (TM311), Interaction design and the user experience (TM356), IT systems: planning for success (TM353) and Cisco networking (CCNA) part 2 (TM357). The degree ends with a substantial project.

Career pathways

Relevant to those working, or wanting to work, with computing and IT systems in hardware-based, software-based and related roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have passed the OU Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (X15) or the Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT Practice (W15), or hold a similar qualification in a relevant subject from elsewhere, for example a foundation degree, a Diploma of Higher Education, or an HND plus work experience. Some modules also require completion of other OU modules or equivalent study.

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

Intake: October 2027

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

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