Computing & IT and Business (W42-CITB) DipHE
Course Overview - Computing & IT and Business (W42-CITB) DipHE
This is one of several subject combinations available in our Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (W42). This diploma develops your computing skills alongside core business knowledge, including strategy, decision-making, and organisational processes. You’ll explore how technology supports business operations and problem-solving, while building technical competence in programming, systems, and data management. By the end of the diploma, you’ll be prepared to take on entry-level roles in IT support, business analysis, or digital operations, or to progress...
This is one of several subject combinations available in our Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (W42). This diploma develops your computing skills alongside core business knowledge, including strategy, decision-making, and organisational processes. You’ll explore how technology supports business operations and problem-solving, while building technical competence in programming, systems, and data management. By the end of the diploma, you’ll be prepared to take on entry-level roles in IT support, business analysis, or digital operations, or to progress to the BSc (Honours) to specialise further.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/>• Offers a 50:50 split between computing & IT and business<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Provides a choice of computing & IT topics to focus on<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Builds a solid foundation for further study<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
04/2027
Campus
Distance Learning
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £5,200 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Scotland | £5,344 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Wales | £5,744 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Republic of Ireland | £15,392 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England | £16,352 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, Channel Islands, International | £17,680 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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