Course Summary

You can enjoy the freedom of studying a range of subjects that interest you with our Certificate of Higher Education Open. You’ll design your own qualification to get a grounding in one or more subjects, or you can use it as the first step towards a BA/BSc (Honours) Open or Diploma of Higher Education Open. Whatever you choose, you’ll develop a breadth of knowledge and transferrable skills that can boost your personal or professional ambitions. **Key features of the course** - Tailor your qualification to suit your needs - Choose modules from a wide range of subject areas - Study that fits your evolving career ambitions or personal interests - Count previous university study towards your qualification - A perfect first step towards a degree or diploma of higher education

Course Details - Modules

This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits of OU level 1 study. To complete this stage, you'll choose from a wide range of OU level 1 modules across different subject areas. Many students focus broadly on one discipline, such as science or the humanities – but there’s nothing to stop you studying modules from entirely different subject areas. Whatever your choice, it will stretch your mind, fire your imagination and enhance your employability.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

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Institution code: O11

Campus Name: Distance Learning

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

2022/2023 academic year fees are not yet available.

Provider information

Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
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Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ

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