The Open University
Computing and IT (Communications and Software) (Q62-CSOFT) BSc (Hons)
The Open University

Course modalities offered
  • online
  • Apr 1, 2023 Part-time
  • online
  • Oct 1, 2022 Part-time
  • online
  • Feb 1, 2023 Part-time

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 775 graduates of Computing and IT (Communications and Software) (Q62-CSOFT) BSc (Hons) at The Open University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
775 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £31000 £35000 £38500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £40000 £26000 - £46000 £26500 - £49500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Information Technology courses of The Open University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Information Technology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26102 £24899 £29153
25-75 percentile range £21073 - £31167 £18267 - £32357 £21142 - £39591
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Information Technology courses in the UK

Course Description

In this specialist route through our BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Q62), you'll gain an understanding of software engineering concepts and a view of practical software development. You'll achieve a sound understanding of the principles of hardware- and software-based technologies, and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. You'll learn about well-known software development processes and their phases; and activities and techniques that will help you to develop a critical understanding of the diversity of contexts of organisations, problems, and development teams.

Key features of the course

  • Focuses on software development and software engineering in modern day environments

  • Gives you an insight into the possibilities and constraints of modern communications technology

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computing and IT (Communications and Software) (Q62-CSOFT) BSc (Hons) at The Open University

52% Information Technology Professionals
12% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
7% Skilled trades occupations
6% Managers, directors and senior officials
3% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
2% Administrative occupations
2% Customer service occupations
2% Caring personal services
2% Elementary occupations
1% Natural and social science professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

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 and IT (Communications and Software) (Q62-CSOFT), BSc (Hons), 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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of The Open University in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of The Open University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #38 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]

See all 16 university rankings of The Open University

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

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
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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