We offer professionally recognised qualifications and modules in education for those working or aiming to work in Education and are designed to suit a variety of needs. They are equally relevant if you're starting a career in education, consolidating and extending existing expertise and skills or preparing you for your future career development. At a postgraduate level we offer the Masters in Education which supports your skill development in education or a related field.
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Make sure the kids aren't the only ones learning
In addition to the new knowledge, skills and confidence you will gain, OU study opens up many worthwhile career and personal opportunities.
We have a long and successful track record in education and education technology – the OU-pioneered ‘supported open learning’ – and we are the world leader in this specialist area. The OU's provision is among the largest in Europe and offers a rich diversity of qualifications: undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in education as well as online and distance education.
Progress your career
Our education qualifications will give you a foundation for a range of roles relating to primary education, including helping you prepare to apply for teacher training. They're also relevant to other careers within childcare, health, education, play work and working with families and young people.
Honours Degrees
BA (Honours) Education Studies (Primary)
BSc (Honours) Mathematics and its Learning
BSc (Honours) Sport, Fitness and Coaching
BA (Honours) Childhood and Youth Studies
BA (Honours) Early Childhood
BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree
Top-up Degrees
Top-up your existing Diploma of Higher Education or Foundation Degree to an Honours Degree in the same subject.
Top-up BA (Honours) Early Childhood
Diplomas of Higher Education
Diploma of Higher Education in Education Studies (Primary)
Diploma of Higher Education in Childhood and Youth Studies
Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness
Diploma of Higher Education in Early Childhood
Diploma of Higher Education Open
Certificates of Higher Education
Certificate of Higher Education in Education Studies (Primary)
Certificate of Higher Education in Childhood and Youth Studies
Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management
Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families
Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood
Certificate of Higher Education Open
Masters Degrees
Masters degree in Education
MA in Online Teaching
Postgraduate Diplomas
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education
Postgraduate Certificates
Postgraduate Certificate in Online Teaching
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Wales
More to explore
Getting started is easier than you think, but if you've got questions, we have the answers. Check out the essentials to study at The Open University.
What is distance learning?
We're dedicated to distance learning, but what does that mean? Find out how, what, when and where you'll study with our series of short guides on being an OU student.
Can I do it?
We don't believe in barriers, so if you're prepared to put the work in, we'll help you succeed. And if you don't know the best place for you to start, we can help with that too.
Fees and funding
More than 80% of our students use a loan with Student Finance England to fund their studies; it's the most popular way to pay. Check out your funding options today.
What is distance learning?
We're dedicated to distance learning, but what does that mean? Find out how, what, when and where you'll study with our series of short guides on being an OU student.
Can I do it?
We don't believe in barriers, so if you're prepared to put the work in, we'll help you succeed. And if you don't know the best place for you to start, we can help with that too.
Fees and funding
If you're living in Northern Ireland, you could be eligible for a Part-Time Fee Grant of up to £1,230 to help towards your fees. Discover all your funding options today.
What is distance learning?
We're dedicated to distance learning, but what does that mean? Find out how, what, when and where you'll study with our series of short guides on being an OU student.
Can I do it?
We don't believe in barriers, so if you're prepared to put the work in, we'll help you succeed. And if you don't know the best place for you to start, we can help with that too.
Fees and funding
If you earn £25,000 or less, or you're on certain benefits, you could be eligible for a Part-Time Fee Grant to cover all of your course fees. Discover your funding options today.
What is distance learning?
We're dedicated to distance learning, but what does that mean? Find out how, what, when and where you'll study with our series of short guides on being an OU student.
Can I do it?
We don't believe in barriers, so if you're prepared to put the work in, we'll help you succeed. And if you don't know the best place for you to start, we can help with that too.
Fees and funding
If you're a new student, you could get up to £4,500 funding towards living costs when studying our part time courses. Discover all your funding options today.
What is distance learning?
We're dedicated to distance learning, but what does that mean? Find out how, what, when and where you'll study with our series of short guides on being an OU student.
Can I do it?
We don't believe in barriers, so if you're prepared to put the work in, we'll help you succeed. And if you don't know the best place for you to start, we can help with that too.
Fees and funding
We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to achieving your potential. That’s why we work hard to keep the cost of study as low as possible. Check out your funding options today.
