Computing & Engineering
This course develops your skills in and understanding of computing and engineering.
| Award Name | Certificate of Higher Education at UK Level 4 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Open University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Higher Education at UK Level 4 | Open University |
Duration
How long it takes
Part time – 2 years
Time limit – 7 years
Study method: Distance learning.
How much time do I need?
• Most of our students study part time, completing 60 credits a year.
• This will usually mean studying for 16–18 hours a week.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification. However, you’ll need:
• some basic knowledge of computing
• some knowledge of mathematics
• the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.
Mathematics is a key part of both computing and engineering. The level of mathematics you’ll need for this diploma is higher than for the single-subject Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT (T12) or Certificate of Higher Education in Engineering (T48). If you don’t have GCSE Maths at Grade C (4) or above (or equivalent), you might need to spend extra time practising and developing some basic maths skills during your study. Consider this when deciding which course is right for you and the time you have available for study.
Check you have the necessary skills at students.open.ac.uk/openmark/engineering.ayrf1.
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Careers / Further progression
Career relevance
The digital sector must meet the demand for skills in IT and telecommunications. This certificate is a starting point for a career in an extensive range of organisations and sectors.
They include:
• broadcast media
• digital media
• financial services
• healthcare
• leisure and gaming
• manufacturing
• retail
• telecommunications
• the public sector
• transport
• tourism.
Exploring your options: see 'Course Web Page' link below for further information.
Further information
Start dates
• October 2024: Registration closes 05/09/2024
• February 2025: Registration closes 09/01/2025
Credit transfer: apply by 08/08/2024
This course develops your skills in and understanding of computing and engineering. These are two areas that underpin most aspects of the way we live. Gain a foundation in the basic principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies. Computing skills with basic knowledge of engineering can lead to an array of career opportunities. Apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development in the field.
Key features of the course
• An ideal starting point for a career in information technology, computing, communication technology or engineering
• Introduces the fast-changing world of computing and engineering, and develops your mathematics skills
• Sample tasters in computing and engineering
• Builds a solid foundation for further study
This Certificate of Higher Education is the same as Stage 1 of our BSc (Honours) Computing with Electronic Engineering (R62) and Diploma of Higher Education in Computing with Electronic Engineering (W92).
This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits.
• You’ll study two 30-credit computing modules and two 30-credit engineering modules.
See 'Course Web Page' link below for more information on modules.
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
• Knowledge and understanding.
• Cognitive skills.
• Practical and professional skills.
• Key skills
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