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Postgraduate Certificate in Systems Thinking in Practice at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Certificate changes how students think about situations, introducing multiple perspectives and collaborative work on problem situations, with holistic thinking and an understanding of stakeholders' roles.

Duration: 1 year part-time (60 credits, 16-20 hours a week). Must be completed within 8 years.  |  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: two compulsory 30-credit systems thinking modules (TB871 and TB872).

Career pathways

Systems thinking skills are relevant in business, development, engineering, environment, health, IT and organisational change.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The qualification has no formal entry requirements; a UK honours degree (or equivalent) is recommended, together with minimum IELTS scores for applicants whose first language is not English.

GBP 3,730 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). Must be completed within 8 years.

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