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Want to take that next step in your career? A postgraduate qualification from the OU is a distinguished credential amongst employers, and could give you that edge over other candidates.
The Open University offers a flexible study at postgraduate level, ranging from certificates that you can study in just one year, to research degrees.
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We have awarded more than 90,000 qualifications across our postgraduate programmes, including 43,000 master’s degrees.
1. Study fits around your work, there’s no need to take a career break.
You can complete a taught masters degree in as little as 2-3 years, or you can spread your study over a longer period.
2. Our reputation for postgraduate education is second to none.
72% of FTSE 100 companies have sponsored staff to study with the OU.
3. World-leading research.
The OU is in the top third of UK universities for research excellence with 82% of our research assessed as world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (Based on REF Times Higher Education Power Rankings).
Courses and teaching materials are developed by leading academics and industry leaders.
To find out more about individual postgraduate courses, download a prospectus.
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