Computing & IT and Statistics (T13-CITS)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Computer scienceMathematics and statistics

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 probability and the most common methods of statistical data analysis, and you will explore the profound technological, economic, political and ethical change driven by digital technologies. With basic competence in statistics and computing skills, you will be prepared for further study to equip you to work in organisations that base decisions on statistical analysis or seek to interpret “big data”.

Key features of the course

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

  • Learn how to use basic statistical tools and quantitative methods

  • 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
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2141 Web design professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

    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, Mathematics and statistics