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Computing & Digital Technologies Top-up

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Taunton Campus
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Top-up programme provides students with the skills and knowledge to enter a range of computing professions, which have seen increased demand for employees at graduate level, and aims to equip learners with the necessary skills and academic standing to enter postgraduate study.

It also enhances employability of students by providing training with industry-standard software and access to specialist resources such as the Extended Reality equipment, Cyber Security and Networking Labs, as well as the opportunity to pursue Cisco accreditations as part of our Cisco Academy.

Modules may include:
• Software Development and Quality Assurance
• Smart Device Application Development
• Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Individual Project.

Teaching and Assessment
Our specialist teaching staff have hands-on experience of working in computing, and offer expert tuition in labs and classrooms. Assessment is through a mix of assignments, practical work, reports, presentations and live scenarios. There are no formal examinations, only coursework.

A prominent feature of the course is the use of in-course assessment, where modules are assessed by the course teaching team as you complete them. A main focus of the programme is the professional computing project, showcasing your high-level computer skills in a practical project of your choice. This course is typically delivered on-site two days a week across the academic year.

Progression Opportunities
As a BSc (Hons) Computing and Digital Technologies graduate, you will be equipped with a range of professional and technical skills that are all highly desirable to prospective employers.

Modules

The modules studied may include:
• Software Development and Quality Assurance
• Smart Device Application Development
• Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Individual Professional Project.

Assessment method

Our specialist teaching staff have hands-on experience of working in computing, and offer expert tuition in labs and classrooms. Assessment is through a mix of assignments, practical work, reports and presentations. There are no formal examinations, only coursework.

A prominent feature of the course is the use of in-course assessment, where modules are assessed by the course teaching team as you complete them. A main focus of the programme is the professional computing project, showcasing your high-level computer skills in a practical project of your choice. This course is typically delivered on-site two days a week across the academic year.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I161
Institution code:
B70
Campus name:
Taunton Campus
Campus Code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are currently not issuing CAS for International student visas.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma Not accepted

Scottish Higher Not accepted

Typically entrants will possess:
• Foundation Degree
• or an HND
• or an equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate discipline

and 4 GCSEs to include English and Maths

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Subject to the maximum fee limits set out in regulations, we will review the fees and may increase them in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI-X)

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