Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 1, Short Course | Part time online | The Open University UK | United Kingdom
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Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 1

6 months
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1614 GBP/full
1614 GBP/full
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The Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 1 programme offered by The Open University UK will equip you with a comprehensive toolbox of relevant knowledge, understanding and skills and introduce you to issues encountered in computing and IT, including the profound social and ethical challenges posed by these technologies. 

Overview

 You will also develop your key skills including communication, numeracy and digital and information literacy (DIL). This will give you a firm basis for further study, especially Introduction to computing and information technology 2 (TM112).

Vocational relevance

This  Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 1 programme offered by The Open University UK has particular vocational relevance for those wishing to develop a career in the computing and IT industry – providing many opportunities to demonstrate relevant technical knowledge and practical IT skills.

Support from your tutor

Throughout your module studies, you’ll get help and support from your assigned module tutor. They’ll help you by:

  • Marking your assignments (TMAs) and providing detailed feedback for you to improve.
  • Guiding you to additional learning resources.
  • Providing individual guidance, whether that’s for general study skills or specific module content.
  • Facilitating online discussions between your fellow students, in the dedicated module and tutor group forums.

Programme Structure

This module is presented in three blocks:

  • ‘The digital world’ – the digital technologies that pervade our home, work and social lives;
  • ‘Creating solutions’ ­– programming skills for creating solutions to simple problems;
  • ‘Connecting people, places and things’ – the computer networks that allow us to interact with others.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • You’ll need to be able to use a word-processor; save and locate files; follow instructions for basic computing tasks; access websites; and download and install software. No previous programming experience is required, but you will need to have an interest in using a computer for problem solving and a desire to learn how to create programs. You should expect to spend, for the duration of the module (21 weeks), about 11 hours each week working on the module and its assessment and a further 3 hours each week on self-directed study.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1614 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1614 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.
  • National

    1614 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1614 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.

Funding

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