Diploma of Higher Education Open

Course Code: W34 Course Level: Undergraduate Subject Area: Combined Studies Course Qualification: Diploma This course is available for study in: Aland Islands, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City State

What you will learn

This Diploma of Higher Education is part of our unique Open qualifications programme which enables you to mix and match any subjects you like, building a study profile to suit your particular needs and interests.

Studying at university level is not just about gaining a degree. The Open University offers a range of qualifications including Certificates and Diplomas that are equivalent to the first and second years of undergraduate study. The Open DipHE is the second stage of the programme. It is a nationally- recognised award in its own right, or you can also use it as a stepping stone towards an honours degree.

The huge choice of modules means you can keep an open mind as to what you might study in the future. You will gain specialist understanding of your chosen subject/s, the critical and analytical skills needed for further study, and a valuable qualification that’s highly rated by employers.

Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.

Time required and cost

You require 240 credits to complete this course. Time to complete studies can range from 3 to 12 years depending on how many credits are studied each year. Typically 9 hours of study a week equates to 30 credits achieved in a year.

What you pay is based on the number of credits you study in a year and this depends on the modules you choose. Fees for study commencing in academic year 2013/2014:

• £2,562 if you study 60 credits in a year
• £1,281 if you study 30 credits in a year.

NB: Costs and course content is subject to change.

Career impact

The flexibility of our Open qualifications makes them relevant to a wide range of careers and industries – many of which do not require qualifications to be subject-specific.

Key dates

Please see the tables shown on the Pathway pages via the links shown at the bottom of this page.

Entry requirements

You will however need to be proficient in English, to an IELTS standard of 6.0. If you are unsure you will be able to take a free English test as part of the registration process.

Classification of course

On successful completion of the required modules you will be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education Open and will be entitled to use the letters Dip HE (Open) after your name.

Credits

For information on Credits, click here.

Regulations

As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the following regulations:

• Student Regulations
• Module Regulations
• General Qualification Regulations
• Diploma of Higher Education Open