The Open University A higher education route into IT & Computing through the Open University IT & Computing Careers Seminar Sheffield 12 October 2005 Presenter – Wendy Fisher Staff Tutor in Technology
The Open University Open access distance learning provider Established in 1970 Study while you work Tutors 200,000 Students YASS Scheme for school children
Student Support Personal Tutor Regional Student Services Peer Support Face to Face tutorials On-line conferencing Paper and web resources
What is a Foundation Degree? Established in 2001 Designed in conjunction with employers – NTOs and SSCs Contain a work-based element Provide a progression to an Honours ‘top- up’ Available part-time
G04 Foundation Degree in Information and Communication Technologies Provides 240 points U/G Level Academic and Vocational elements New Career opportunities Lead to: Honours or Masters Degree Where to Start – T175 Networked Living T175 explores information and communication technologies – 30 Points
T175 Networked Living For anyone interested in ICTs A route to a career change or better employment Combine with M150 Data, Computing and Information – Certificate in Information technology and Computing Take prior to T121 – Information and Communication Technologies at work towards G04 Move on to take a ICT Honours Degree
Length of Study How long? Studying 60 points a year – 4 years Studying 90 points a year – 3 years Suggested pathways and modules – support given from trained regional student service managers Assessment – TMAs and ECAs and Exam
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