BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Communications and Software)

• In this specialist route, you'll gain an understanding of software engineering concepts and a view of practical software development. You'll achieve a sound understanding of the principles of hardware- and software-based technologies, and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. You'll learn about well-known software development processes and their phases; and activities and techniques that will help you to develop a critical understanding of the diversity of contexts of organisations, problems, and development teams.

  
  Key Features

  • Focuses on software development and software engineering in modern day environments
  • Gives you an insight into the possibilities and constraints of modern communications technology.
  • Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

  
  Course details

  This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

  • You’ll start Stage 1 with three 30-credit computing and IT modules and a 30-credit mathematics module.
  • In Stage 2, you'll study four 30-credits modules in the specialist area of communications and software.
  • In Stage 3, you'll study two 30-credit modules in the specialist area of communications and software; choose a 30-credit module from a range of options; and a 30-credit project module

  
  Further Information

  If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study.

  If you feel you may need additional support, please visit our disability support page to read about what we offer.

  Visit our website to read more about our range of modules and flexible learning models.