Computing & IT and Psychology (W42-CITP)

Open University
Undergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years Computer sciencePsychology

About this course

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (W42). With this joint diploma, you can specialise in an area of computing and IT and combine it with psychology, dividing your time equally between subjects. You’ll learn how psychological research addresses real-life issues – such as designing computing and mobile systems in ways that promote their acceptance and effective use.

Key features of the course

  • Offers a 50:50 split between computing & IT and psychology

  • Provides a choice of computing and IT topics to focus on

  • 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
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2141 Web design professionals
    3132 IT user support technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    2-4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Psychology