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Certificate of Higher Education in Economics and Personal Finance at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This 120-credit certificate shows how economic theory explains issues such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and innovation, and how economies have evolved over time. It includes practical tools for managing income, expenditure, savings and investments. It is equivalent to the first third of the BA (Honours) Economics (R30).

Duration: 1 year at a pace equivalent to full-time, or 2 years part-time (120 credits)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

One stage of 120 credits covering economics, statistics and personal finance.

Career pathways

Provides introductory knowledge and skills in economics, statistics and personal finance useful for a range of jobs, including constructing economic arguments, analytical thinking and collaborative working.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements. Applicants should be well prepared for mathematics at this level and should check they have the skills to study Discovering mathematics (MU123) before registering.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,088 a year (2026/27). England fee; part-time study of 60 credits per year over 2 years Source

Duration: 1 year at a pace equivalent to full-time, or 2 years part-time (120 credits)

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