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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)

Computing and IT Practice (Top-up) (Q68)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£36,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computing and IT Practice (Top-up) (Q68) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Top-up to an honours degree in two years if you have a foundation degree or equivalent qualification. This degree will put you in a solid position to develop a career in information technology. You’ll be able to engage with challenges such as the specification, design, deployment and management of computing and IT systems. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Software Development
Enterprise Systems Architecture
Database Design and Implementation
IT Project Management
Network Security and Administration
Cloud Computing Technologies
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Computing Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£36,000£50,000
3 years£28,000£38,000£50,500
5 years£33,500£45,500£63,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 38% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 65% above UK average salary
This course
£45,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
1%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Open University

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