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YOUR 2018–2019 ACCESS MODULES PROSPECTUS
CONTENTS Why Access? 2 Fees and funding 4 Access modules 6 Order another prospectus 13 Get in touch BACK COVER
WHY ACCESS?
Boost your confidence WHY THE OU? IS AN ACCESS
and build up your study 1. WE’RE OPEN TO ALL
MODULE FOR ME?
skills with an Access It doesn’t matter where you start Will this be your first taste of
module. No qualifications from. It’s where you want to be – university? Want to brush up on
your study skills? Improve your
or experience needed. and how determined you are to
get there – that counts. confidence? Or make an informed
decision about long-term study?
There are three Access modules
2. YOU’LL LEARN FROM If your answer’s ‘yes’ to any of
to choose from:
THE BEST these, an Access module is an ideal
–– Arts and languages Access
We’re experts in part-time study. starting point.
module (Y031)
More adults choose the OU than You just need to live in the UK,
–– People, work and society Access anywhere else. Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
module (Y032)
Or have a British Forces Post
–– Science, technology and maths 3. WE’LL HELP YOU ALL Office address.
Access module (Y033). THE WAY
And when you complete your No one understands how WILL THE OU FIT
people learn as well as we do.
module, you’ll get an Access MY LIFE?
Module Certificate. We’ll provide the support you
need to succeed. We’ve been experts in distance
For more details about these
learning for nearly 50 years.
modules, see pages 6–12. 4. STUDY YOUR WAY No one gives you more flexibility
You’ll have the flexibility to fit about what – and how – you learn.
study around the other things
going on in your life, whatever they OUR METHOD IS UNIQUE
may be. 76% of OU students work You’ll have one-to-one contact
full or part time. with a dedicated tutor, and more
flexibility than at a campus-based
university. We’ll bring you the
best of both worlds: technology
and tutoring.
2
EXPERT SUPPORT WHEN CAN I START?
AND HOW LONG WILL
You’ll be supported every step
of the way, with personal phone
IT TAKE? Students who take an Access
module are more likely to be
tutorials at a time that suits you. Access modules start each
WHY ACCESS?
You’ll get written feedback on
your work. A support team who
February and October. SUCCESSFUL
They’re always 30 weeks long, in their future studies
are there when you need them.
and most students study for
And the chance to share ideas
about nine hours a week.
with other students through
our online forums. It’s best to apply early to
guarantee your place.
CAREERS AND STUDY ADVICE
Wondering which qualifications WHAT WILL I NEED? ARE THERE ANY EXTRA
will improve your job prospects, REQUIREMENTS?
or looking to change career? You’ll need a phone, DVD player
Our advisers can help. and access to a computer with No, none. That’s the idea behind
a good internet connection. Access modules: you don’t
ACCESSIBILITY ALL THE WAY You don’t need to buy a computer need any previous knowledge,
though – it’ll be okay to use one qualifications or skills. You can
Last year we supported over
at a public library. dive straight in.
22,000 students with disabilities
or additional needs. We’ll send you all your study
We’ll do our best to make your
materials, including books, WILL THERE
printed materials and a DVD. BE AN EXAM?
studies accessible, with help
by phone, web or email. All our study materials are
No, there’s no exam either.
designed to help refresh your
See if you qualify for extra financial
study techniques and build Instead, you’ll do four short
help towards travel or study costs.
your self-confidence too. written assignments and some
Call 0300 303 5303 or go to
activities online.
openuniversity.co.uk/disability. USING COMPUTERS
If you’re not used to computers, HOW MUCH WILL
an Access module will give you IT COST?
an introduction.
You’ll search the internet, work Fees vary depending on where
through online quizzes and talk you live: there’s more detail on
to fellow students through our pages 4–5.
online forums. And in many cases, you can study
an Access module for free.
At first, when I looked at the access module I was
unsure if I’d be able to do it. Studying with the OU
has really boosted my confidence. I now feel able
to go forward and carry on studying.”
Deborah Butler,
OU student
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FEES AND
FUNDING
Our fees cover everything. To get a loan you need to be DO YOU LIVE IN WALES?
studying your Access module
There’s nothing else to An Access module costs £246.
as part of an OU qualification.
pay. And your studies
It comes from the government. STUDY FOR FREE
might even be free. There’s nothing to repay for
up to four years. And after that, Your Access module might
DO YOU LIVE only once you’re earning more be free if you:
IN ENGLAND? than the annual income threshold. –– are studying your module as
At the moment it’s £25,000. part of an OU qualification
An Access module costs £732.
What might the repayments –– have a household income
STUDY FOR FREE look like? below £25,000 – or receive
qualifying benefits
Your Access module might
EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS –– haven’t completed more than
be free if you:
INCOME EACH MONTHLY one year of a full-time
–– are studying your module as YEAR BEFORE TAX REPAYMENT undergraduate course at NQF
part of an OU qualification
Up to £25,000 £0 Level 4 or above, or completed
–– have a household income 30 credits or more of OU study.
below £25,000 – or receive £27,000 £15
qualifying benefits GET A PART-TIME TUITION
£34,000 £67.50
–– haven’t completed more than FEE LOAN
one year of a full-time £49,000 £180 If you can’t study for free, you
undergraduate course at NQF might qualify for a Part-Time
Level 4 or above, or completed PAY YOUR OWN WAY Tuition Fee Loan.
30 credits or more of OU study. If you don’t qualify for free study To get a loan you need to be
or a loan, you can pay your own studying your Access module
GET A PART-TIME TUITION way instead. as part of an OU qualification.
FEE LOAN
An Open University Student
If you can’t study for free, you
Budget Account (OUSBA) will
might qualify for a Part-Time
let you pay by instalments,
Tuition Fee Loan.
see opposite.
Or you can pay in full by debit card,
credit card or by bank transfer.
4It comes from the government. DO YOU LIVE IN
There’s nothing to repay for up NORTHERN IRELAND? OPEN UNIVERSITY
STUDENT BUDGET
FEES AND FUNDING
to four years. And after that, only
once you’re earning more than An Access module costs £246. ACCOUNTS LTD (OUSBA)
the annual income threshold. When you enrol with
At the moment it’s £25,000. STUDY FOR FREE
us, you’ll be offered the
What might the repayments Your Access module might opportunity to pay your fees
look like? be free if you: through a loan from OUSBA.
–– are studying your module as OUSBA will pay your fees to
EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS part of an OU qualification The Open University, and you
INCOME EACH MONTHLY –– have a household income repay OUSBA either in a single
YEAR BEFORE TAX REPAYMENT below £25,000 – or receive sum or in monthly instalments.
Up to £25,000 £0 qualifying benefits You can repay OUSBA at any
–– haven’t completed more time before the course begins.
£27,000 £15 In this case, there’s no interest.
than one year of a full-time
£34,000 £67.50 undergraduate course at NQF Alternatively, you can repay
Level 4 or above, or completed OUSBA in monthly instalments
£49,000 £180
30 credits or more of OU study. payable over up to a year.
In this case, interest does apply.
PAY YOUR OWN WAY PAY YOUR OWN WAY The interest rate is fixed for the
If you don’t qualify for free study If you don’t qualify for free study duration of the course (current
or a loan, you can pay your own or a loan, you can pay your own representative APR of 5.1%).
way instead. way instead. As a responsible lender every
An Open University Student An Open University Student application made to OUSBA
Budget Account (OUSBA) will let Budget Account (OUSBA) will let undergoes a credit and
you pay by instalments, see right. you pay by instalments, see right affordability check.
Or you can pay in full by debit card, for more information. Find out more at
credit card or by bank transfer. Or you can pay in full by debit card, openuniversity.co.uk/ousba.
credit card or by bank transfer.
DO YOU LIVE
IN SCOTLAND? DO YOU LIVE IN THE
An Access module costs £246.
CHANNEL ISLANDS
OR ISLE OF MAN?
STUDY FOR FREE An Access module costs £732.
The Access module
Your Access module might changed everything for me.
You won’t be able to get a free
be free if you: place or a tuition fee loan. But you
My self-confidence is now
–– have a personal income below can pay by instalments with an far greater and I feel I can
£25,000, including replacement Open University Student Budget apply for any job in my field.”
living-cost benefits Account (OUSBA), see right.
Leon Sullivan,
–– haven’t completed more than Or you can pay up front by Access student
one year of a full-time debit card, credit card or
undergraduate course at SCQF by bank transfer.
Level 7 or above, or completed
30 credits or more of OU study.
ARE YOU AT A BRITISH
PAY YOUR OWN WAY FORCES POST OFFICE
If you don’t qualify for free study
(BFPO) ADDRESS?
or a loan, you can pay your own If you’re based at a BFPO address,
way instead. the cost of your Access module NEXT STEPS
An Open University Student and your payment options will To discuss your options
Budget Account (OUSBA) will let be the same as they are for the and register, call our
you pay by instalments, see right. country you’d otherwise be Student Recruitment
living in. team on 0300 303 0069.
Or you can pay in full by debit card,
credit card or by bank transfer.
5ACCESS
MODULES
ARTS AND LANGUAGES
ACCESS MODULE (Y031)
This module is an ideal The module is divided into media for instance. You’ll also
three blocks: consider what impact dialect and
starting point if you're
pronunciation has on how meaning
interested in the arts BLOCK 1 is produced, drawing on examples
and languages, and would Block 1, which you'll study in print, from hip-hop and song. You'll then
like to develop both your begins by exploring how language move on to focus on history, in
is used to communicate. You'll be particular, looking at the history
subject knowledge and of the demand for democracy in
introduced to language in various
your study skills. spoken and written forms – for Britain from around 1815. You'll be
example as a tool for learning or introduced to a small number of
It explores a range of subjects, as cultural expression. You’ll then the many debates surrounding the
including art history, English examine the theme of popular interpretation of Chartism and
literature, English language studies, protest with an initial discussion the relevance of the subject today.
history, modern languages, and of a First World War poem, Finally, you'll have the option
also touches on the areas of Anthem for Doomed Youth by to study a segment on a modern
classical studies, music, creative Wilfred Owen. Next, you'll study language at beginners’ level (from
writing and religious studies. a diverse range of poetry with a choice of up to six languages),
Each subject will be introduced an emphasis on protest. Finally, or to extend your study of history
and explained, and the pace will depending on your personal by considering the Suffragette
be comfortable even if you have interests and study goals, you can movement in Britain.
little or no prior knowledge. either try your hand at creative
writing or try out a modern BLOCK 3
language at beginners’ level. Block 3, which continues online,
considers the relationship between
BLOCK 2 art and popular protest. You’ll be
Block 2, moves to online study and introduced to the study of the
extends your study of language to visual arts by looking at a selection
consider popular culture and the of works that have been nominated
language of protest. You’ll start to for the Turner Prize. This will allow
think about the persuasive uses of you to look at many different types
language as seen in politics and the of art and explore the techniques
6used by art historians and art ARTS AND HUMANITIES DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
critics when they analyse a work EDUCATION IN LANGUAGE
of art. You’ll then explore three CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER STUDIES (W41)
case studies: a painting by Picasso; EDUCATION IN ARTS AND With this diploma you’ll gain a
a display at St. Mungo’s Museum of HUMANITIES (T32)
broad grounding in undergraduate
Religious Life and Art in Glasgow; Enrich your life and improve your language study and specialise
and the symbolism and language skills for the workplace through in two languages (from English,
used in football banners. These this certificate which introduces French, German and Spanish).
case studies will give you the a range of subjects in the arts
opportunity to build on what you and humanities. BA (HONS) LANGUAGE
have learnt so far and explore the STUDIES (Q30)
relationship between popular DIPLOMA OF HIGHER Study two modern languages,
protest and visual art from a wider EDUCATION IN ARTS
choosing from French, German
range of academic disciplines, AND HUMANITIES (W59)
or Spanish, or combine English
such as history, religious studies, Study a broad introduction language studies with one
linguistics and modern language to the arts and humanities with modern language.
studies. At the end of this block an opportunity to study one
you'll have a further opportunity or two subjects in greater depth.
to choose to study more modern
language material.
OPEN QUALIFICATIONS
BA (HONS) ARTS
ACCESS MODULES
Towards the end of the module AND HUMANITIES (R14) In addition to our named
you will be able to participate in qualifications, we also offer
Combine different aspects of the
activities which will help you to three Open qualifications,
arts – what people thought, made
make decisions about your future including a degree.
and practised – their meaning and
study plans. values in the past and today in This is our most popular
a highly-valued degree. programme and offers you
the opportunity to build a
CHOOSING A BA (HONS) ENGLISH qualification in a range of
QUALIFICATION LANGUAGE AND subjects that are unique to
LITERATURE (Q39) your interests. If you want to
An Access module is excellent
preparation for further studies Learn about the English language, study your Access module as
and a great way to start your how it’s used around the world; part of a qualification but are
journey with the OU. If you're study a wide range of literary texts unsure which to choose,
interested in studying an Access and develop skills highly-valued the Open qualifications
module as an additional preparatory by employers. might be a great choice.
stage towards a qualification, you For more information, go to
may be eligible to study this module BA (HONS) HISTORY (Q01) openuniversity.co.uk/ug-open.
for free. For more information see Explore a diverse selection of
pages 4–5. places, periods and people,
Arts and languages Access including the Roman empire,
module (Y031) would be ideal European history from the
preparation for studying towards medieval ages to the twentieth
a wide range of qualifications, a century, while developing key skills.
small selection of which are shown
here. For more information about
LANGUAGES
all the qualifications we offer,
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
go to openuniversity.co.uk/ug.
EDUCATION IN LANGUAGE
If you're not ready to study STUDIES (T21) NEXT STEPS
towards a qualification, you
This certificate offers a flexible To discuss your options
can continue your studies
introduction to studying a choice and register, call our
with standalone modules.
of languages to varying levels; Student Recruitment
For more information, go to
the key concepts in language team on 0300 303 0069.
openuniversity.co.uk/modules.
learning; and develops your
study skills further.
7PEOPLE, WORK AND SOCIETY
ACCESS MODULE (Y032)
This module allows you to develop both subject knowledge and general study skills.
It provides an excellent introduction to a wide range of subject areas including
childhood and youth studies, social science, psychology, health, business and law.
Each subject will be introduced BLOCK 1: PEOPLE differences, and from a social
and explained, and the pace will This block focuses on people over perspective where societal
be comfortable even if you have the lifespan, from a range of expectations can impact on those
little or no prior knowledge. perspectives such as how fixed we who may not fit into a normative
The module is divided into are at birth and what potential we category. These perspectives
three blocks: have to change. You’ll learn about include people with disabilities,
stage theories of development, deviant behaviours, and people
developmental trajectories and with different perceptions of
attachment styles. The influence the world.
of childhood on adolescence and The rights and responsibilities
through to adulthood is discussed, of individuals are addressed from
and the way in which these are a legal perspective, and in terms
measured is explained. of the impact on the individual
The idea that people are when we consider how society
individuals that exist in a particular can protect those for whom
time and space is explored from differences may present issues.
the perspective of individual The block ends with the
differences, where biology and implications of an ageing society
health are used to explain using the example of dementia.
8BLOCK 2: WORK changing borders are discussed in EDUCATION, CHILDHOOD
Our study of people moves into the context of human geography, AND YOUTH
the workplace as we focus on the and what that means to social
identity is explored through the CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
relationship between work, money
example of Brexit. EDUCATION IN EARLY
and our status as consumers and
CHILDHOOD (T26)
creators of products and services. Towards the end of the module
We pick up on the ideas of you’ll have the opportunity to If you work with young children
individual difference and change participate in activities which will aged from birth to seven years,
as we focus on location and life help you to make decisions about this qualification will develop your
choices, and the way that those your future study plans. knowledge and understanding
can impact on our earning of early-years provision.
potential. We use examples of CHOOSING A DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
child labour and sweatshops as QUALIFICATION EDUCATION IN EDUCATION
we begin to focus on a global
An Access module is excellent STUDIES (PRIMARY) (W54)
world with complex trade
connections, where supply and preparation for further studies This qualification develops the
demand reinforce what is sold and a great way to start your professional knowledge and skills
and on what terms. journey with the OU. If you're required by teaching or classroom
interested in studying an Access assistants supporting children’s
We also look at the more
module as an additional preparatory learning in primary schools.
ACCESS MODULES
traditional western ideas of an
stage towards a qualification, you
office workplace, and consider
may be eligible to study this module BA (HONS) CHILDHOOD
how these operate, how people
for free. For more information see AND YOUTH STUDIES (Q23)
get to certain positions within
pages 4–5. This degree is for those who work,
an organisation, and how
organisations function, including People, work and society Access or intend to work, with children
rights in the workplace, teamwork module (Y032) would be ideal and young people, or for those
and organisational flows. preparation for studying towards with more general interests in
a wide range of qualifications, the interdisciplinary field of
The block concludes with a
a small selection of which are childhood and youth studies.
discussion about the financial
shown here and overleaf. For more
rewards of work from the
information about all the
perspective of organisations, Continued on page 10.
qualifications we offer, go to
employees and consumers and
openuniversity.co.uk/ug.
the relationship that work and
money have with happiness. If you're not ready to study
towards a qualification, you
BLOCK 3: SOCIETY can continue your studies
As society encompasses both with standalone modules.
people and work, you’ll look at how For more information go to
the whole can be greater than the openuniversity.co.uk/modules.
sum of parts and yet why we don’t
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
all get along. Beginning with social
identity theory, the idea that people
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
form groups based on minimal EDUCATION IN BUSINESS
categorical differences, you’ll MANAGEMENT (T27)
explore some of the foundations
of prejudice. This is also taken from Explore the essential elements
a political perspective to see how of a business and the context
society is ordered and how these in which a business operates
rules can change depending on by taking a practical approach
location and context. based on your own experience.
You’ll also consider the unwritten BA (HONS) BUSINESS
rules that order our lives, and the MANAGEMENT (Q91)
cultural pressures such as gender
This is a flexible degree that’s
conformity, body image, and
accessible and relevant to the
mental health conditions that
workplace. You’ll study how
shape how society includes some
organisations work, how they’re
and excludes others. Migration,
managed and the external world
immigration and the implications of
in which they operate.
9HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PSYCHOLOGY AND
COUNSELLING OPEN QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER In addition to our named
EDUCATION IN ADULT HEALTH CERTIFICATE OF qualifications, we also offer
AND SOCIAL CARE (T23) HIGHER EDUCATION three Open qualifications,
If you work in health and social IN PSYCHOLOGY (T22)
including a degree.
care, use services yourself, or This certificate introduces you
This is our most popular
would like to find out more about to the different ways in which
programme and offers you
how we support adults in our care psychologists investigate the
the opportunity to build a
system, this certificate is for you. human mind and behaviour,
qualification in a range of
and how psychological research
subjects that are unique to
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER addresses real-life issues.
your interests. If you want to
EDUCATION IN SPORT
study your Access module as
AND FITNESS (W07) BSc (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY (Q07)
part of a qualification but are
Build the knowledge and skills Gain fascinating insights into the unsure which to choose,
needed by sport and fitness workings of the mind, along with the Open qualifications
instructors/coaches, focusing skills valued across a broad range might be a great choice.
on developing insights into of careers. For more information, go to
the scientific, instructional openuniversity.co.uk/ug-open.
and management principles FOUNDATION DEGREE IN
that underpin these roles. COUNSELLING (X09) OR
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION
BA (HONS) HEALTH AND IN COUNSELLING (W09)
SOCIAL CARE (R26) These qualifications will prepare
This practice-focused, you to become a professional
interdisciplinary degree will counsellor, equipping you with
develop your knowledge about the theoretical understanding
a variety of health and social and practical skills required to NEXT STEPS
care settings that work with work in this field. To discuss your options
child and adult client-groups. and register, call our
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Student Recruitment
LAW
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER team on 0300 303 0069.
BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONS) EDUCATION IN SOCIAL
(LLB) (Q79) SCIENCES (T06)
This highly regarded degree will This broad introduction to how
enable you to pursue a career in society is structured and works
the legal professions or improve provides fascinating insights into
your legal understanding in your everyday life in our communities,
current career. personal lives and workplaces.
BA (HONS) POLITICS,
PHILOSOPHY AND
ECONOMICS (Q45)
This internationally recognised
combination of subjects provides
you with skills and understanding
particularly relevant to many areas
of public service, including civil
and diplomatic services, and
local government.
10SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
MATHS ACCESS MODULE (Y033)
ACCESS MODULES
This module is an ideal starting point if you have little or no previous knowledge of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and would like to develop your
subject knowledge, numeracy and study skills.
The subjects included are habitats. This block also BLOCK 3: HOME
science, engineering and design, introduces key mathematical Block 3, which continues online,
environment, mathematics, ideas and you'll learn techniques introduces you to the subjects
and computing and IT. to help you tackle everyday of design, engineering and
Each subject will be introduced mathematical problems. computing around the central
and explained, and the pace will concept of home. You'll find out
BLOCK 2: WATER how homes are designed, and can
be comfortable even if you have
little or no prior knowledge. Water is essential for life and be designed better, through the
fundamental to what we do. use of engineering and computing.
The module is divided into
In Block 2, you'll move to online In this practical block you'll
three blocks:
study and investigate how water complete a number of design,
BLOCK 1: LIFE has shaped our planet and our engineering, and computing
lives. You'll learn and develop skills activities and experiments.
Block 1, which you'll study in print,
that will aid your understanding and
starts with biology and ecological An online design studio will keep
use of a variety of tools used in
ideas and uses varied examples a portfolio of the work you do.
science. You'll also access
to describe interrelationships You’ll also continue to learn
The Open University Library and
between plants, animals and mathematics and IT skills to
the wide variety of materials that
the wider environment while support your developing
this can offer.
developing your study skills. knowledge of some computing
You'll learn about the unique role In some home experiments you’ll and engineering concepts.
of humans, and explore how we investigate the presence of water in
Towards the end of the module
have changed the environment to potatoes and how water is required
you will have the opportunity to
suit our needs through farming or for yeast to respire. Through these
participate in activities which will
conservation. You’ll consider how home experiments you’ll learn
help you to make decisions about
we can tell what effect current about using experimental data to
your future study plans.
lifestyles have on the environment develop and refine hypotheses.
by introducing the ecological Underpinning this is some essential
footprint model and look at mathematics and further Continued on page 12.
sustainable living and how we can computing skills to develop your
conserve declining species and study of science, technology
and mathematics.
11CHOOSING A BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS
QUALIFICATION (HONS) (Q65) AND STATISTICS (Q36)
An opportunity to study general Mathematics with a focus
An Access module is excellent
engineering, with options in either: on probability and statistics,
preparation for further studies
engineering design, environmental combined with either pure
and a great way to start your
technologies, mathematical methods or applied mathematics.
journey with the OU. If you're
or energy and sustainability.
interested in studying an Access SCIENCE
module as an additional preparatory ENVIRONMENT AND
stage towards a qualification, you DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
may be eligible to study this module EDUCATION IN NATURAL
for free. For more information see CERTIFICATE OF SCIENCES (T11)
pages 4–5. HIGHER EDUCATION Build your knowledge and
Science, technology and maths IN ENVIRONMENT (T16) enjoy a broad introduction
Access module (Y033) would be This certificate combines aspects to the study of natural sciences
ideal preparation for studying of science, technology and social with this certificate.
towards a wide range of science to explore the complexities
qualifications, a small selection of of the natural and built BSc (HONS) NATURAL
which are shown here. For more environments in which we live. SCIENCES (Q64)
information about all the Study a broad range of subjects or
qualifications we offer, go to BA (HONS) ENVIRONMENTAL choose to specialise in astronomy
openuniversity.co.uk/ug. STUDIES (Q99) and planetary science, biology,
If you're not ready to study This degree will develop your chemistry, Earth sciences,
towards a qualification, you knowledge and understanding environmental science or physics.
can continue your studies of the social, political, economic,
with standalone modules. scientific and technological issues
For more information, go to at the heart of contemporary OPEN QUALIFICATIONS
openuniversity.co.uk/modules. environmental problems. In addition to our named
qualifications, we also offer
COMPUTING AND IT MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS three Open qualifications,
including a degree.
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN COMPUTING EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICAL This is our most popular
AND IT (W36) SCIENCES (T14) programme and offers you
the opportunity to build a
This flexible diploma will provide This certificate introduces you
qualification in a range of
you with a broad-based foundation to pure mathematics, applied
subjects that are unique to
for a variety of careers relating to mathematics and statistics;
your interests. If you want to
computing and IT. using mathematical software;
study your Access module as
working with abstract ideas;
part of a qualification but are
BSc (HONS) COMPUTING and modelling real-world
unsure which to choose,
AND IT (Q62) problems using mathematics.
the Open qualifications
This flexible degree offers a variety might be a great choice.
of study options, giving you the DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICAL For more information, go to
opportunity to specialise in digital openuniversity.co.uk/ug-open.
technologies, software development,
SCIENCES (W43)
solutions development, computer Combine the study of two strands,
science, or networking. from pure or applied mathematics,
and statistics, to develop the skills
ENGINEERING, DESIGN and knowledge required for a wide
AND TECHNOLOGY range of jobs.
BA OR BSc (HONS) DESIGN BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS (Q31)
AND INNOVATION (Q61) Gain a secure understanding
By thinking like a designer, of mathematics with this degree NEXT STEPS
understanding and addressing the that looks at topics in mathematics, To discuss your options
many challenges that members of from pure mathematics to and register, call our
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