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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Computing & IT and Psychology (W42-CITP)

Open University
None, Unknown
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£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the DipHE Computing & IT and Psychology (W42-CITP) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Database Design and Management
Human-Computer Interaction
Cognitive Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Software Development Practices
Applied Psychology in Computing Systems
Digital Systems and Networks
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,500£33,500£43,500
5 years£26,500£39,500£51,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 40% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 65% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 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

83%Working
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 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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