G04: Foundation Degree in Information
and Communication Technologies
Foundation Degrees are modern, nationally recognised Higher Education qualifications that are directly relevant to work and careers. The major elements of these awards are practical work-based learning, the development of professional skills and appropriate academic learning. The degrees take the equivalent of two years full-time study. You can find the formal description of the ICT Foundation Degree (G04) on the University's Courses and Qualifications website, and the notes below provide links to some further information about the degree.
- For most students, you should start your study towards G04 by taking T121 Information and Communication Technologies at Work or T175 Networked Living: Exploring Information and Communication Technologies. There is more information to help you plan your studies on the Foundation Degree in the G04 degree pathways document
- The unique feature of any foundation degree is the close link with the workplace. In G04 you will need to study two work-based learning courses: T121 Information and communication technologies at work and T226 ICTs, Change and Projects at Work.
- Both of the work-based courses require written agreement of permission to carry out course-specified activities from your employer. Here are samples of the forms for each of the courses:
These samples are provided for information only. You will receive the forms with instructions for returning them as part of the registration procedures. You will also be required to identify someone in your workplace who is willing to confirm (called 'the confirmer') that assignments are based on your own practice. A representative of The Open University may contact your designated confirmer during the course for quality assurance purposes.
- G04 is one of a suite of qualifications in the general field of IT and Computing. For an overview see Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees in IT and Computing.
- FAQs about G04
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