Computing & IT and Mathematics (W42-CITM) DipHE
The Open University

Key Course Facts
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 either pure mathematics or applied mathematics, dividing your time equally between subjects.
Key features of the course
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Offers a 50:50 split between computing & IT and mathematics
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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
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 9 graduates of Computing & IT and Mathematics (W42-CITM) DipHE at The Open University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Systems Engineering.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Systems Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26529 | £23055 | £26611 |
25-75 percentile range | £21998 - £32054 | £16530 - £30363 | £18708 - £36094 |
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Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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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.
University Rankings
Positions of The Open University in top UK and global rankings.
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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.
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