Computing & IT and Design (W42-CITD)
DipHE
The Open University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 180 graduates of Computing & IT and Design (W42-CITD) DipHE and other courses in at The Open University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Information Technology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £20000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £38000 | £11500 - £29000 | £13000 - £30000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Information Technology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26809 | £22160 | £24196 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21652 - £34324 | £14176 - £30291 | £15470 - £34444 |
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Course Description
This is one of several subject combinations available in our Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (W42). With this diploma, you can specialise in an area of computing and IT and combine it with design, dividing your time equally between subjects. You’ll be ready to contribute to the design of the digital electronic devices of the future.
Key features of the course
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Offers a 50:50 split between computing & IT and design
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Provides a choice of computing & IT topics to focus on
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Builds a solid foundation for further study
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computing & IT and Design (W42-CITD) DipHE at The Open University
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computing & IT and Design (W42-CITD), DipHE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About The Open University
The Open University was established in 1969 in Milton Keynes, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The OU is among the most prestigious distance-learning institutions in the United Kingdom, enjoying numerous awards and accreditations, including Triple Crown status for their Business School.
Student composition of The Open University
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 78245
- postgraduates:
- 3325
- Total:
- 81570
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