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Course summary
You can enjoy the freedom of studying a range of subjects that interest you with our Certificate of Higher Education Open. You can design your own multidisciplinary qualification to get a grounding in one or more subjects, or you can use it as the first step towards a BA/BSc (Honours) Open or Diploma of Higher Education Open. Whatever you choose, you’ll develop a breadth of knowledge and transferrable skills that can boost your personal or professional ambitions. Key features of the course
- Create your own multidisciplinary degree
- Choose modules from a wide range of subject areas
- Develop a unique skill set to stand out to employers
- Flexibility to adapt your study plans to match your evolving aspirations
- Count previous university study towards your qualification
- A perfect first step towards a degree or diploma of higher education
Modules
This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits of OU level 1 study. To complete this stage, you'll choose from a wide range of OU level 1 modules across different subject areas. Many students focus broadly on one discipline, such as science or the humanities – but there’s nothing to stop you studying modules from entirely different subject areas. Whatever your choice, it will stretch your mind, fire your imagination and enhance your employability.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7272 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £2318 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £2376 | Whole course |
| Wales | £2624 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £6984 | Whole course |
| EU | £7472 | Whole course |
| International | £7472 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £7472 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ