Computing & IT and Design (T13-CITD)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Computer scienceArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (T13) – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will be introduced to the processes of design and innovation, with particular regard to digital technology. You will also study the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes that are driven by those digital technologies. On completion of this certificate, you will have the basis for further study to develop the skills to contribute to the design of the digital electronic devices of the future.ure.

Key features of the course

  • Explores the profound technological, economic, political and ethical change driven by digital advancement

  • Examines the common principles of design and ways of thinking that lead to ideas and creative solutions

  • Enhances your employability

  • Builds a solid foundation for further study
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design