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Postgraduate Certificate in Global Development at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Certificate explores historical and contemporary theories of global development and critically examines their role in shaping development policy and practice and the global challenges humanity faces.

Duration: 1 year part-time (60 credits, 16-20 hours a week). No time limit for completion.  |  Intake: October 2027 (next start shown on page)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

60 credits: one compulsory module, Understanding global development (DD870).

Career pathways

Development scholars and practitioners are highly employable social scientists with a wide range of destinations; some graduates progress to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK bachelors degree (or equivalent) or experience of working in a development-related agency (international or local, paid or voluntary) is recommended but not compulsory, and no supporting documentary evidence is required. International applicants: minimum overall IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening is recommended where English is not the first language.

GBP 3,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total for the qualification at 2026/27 prices with England selected as location; paid one module at a time. Module materials, tuition, assessment and exams included; fee valid for modules starting before 31 July 2027. Source

Intake: October 2027 (next start shown on page)

Duration: 1 year part-time (60 credits, 16-20 hours a week). No time limit for completion.

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