The Open University

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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

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The Open University

• Open access distance learning provider
• Established in 1970
• Study while you work
• 7000-8000 Tutors
• 200,000 Students
• YASS Scheme for school children

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Student Support
On-line conferencing
Face to Face tutorials
Peer Support
Paper and web resources
Regional Student Services
Personal Tutor
E-mail
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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

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Technologies and Places
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G04 Foundation Degree in Informationand
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

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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

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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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Contact Details

• W.A.Fisher_at_open.ac.uk
• Customer Contact CentreThe Open UniversityPO
  Box 724Milton KeynesMK7 6ZSTel 01908
  653231Fax [phone]Emailgeneral-enquiries_at_o
  pen.ac.uk