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Certificate of Higher Education in Education Studies (Primary) at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This certificate gives a foundation for further study relevant to roles within education, engaging with key themes in the education of children aged 3 to 12 and child development. It suits those considering a career in education or primary teaching.

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

What you will study

Students study two 60-credit modules: Learning and teaching in the primary years (E103) and Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E104).

Career pathways

Provides a foundation for further study leading to a wide choice of career paths, particularly within education, and develops independent thinking and written communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements. Students do not need to be working or volunteering in a primary school, but those not regularly in a school are advised to arrange time in a formal educational setting for children aged 3-12 to observe teaching and learning.

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

Intake: October

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

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