Qualifications at The Open University are built from individual modules. Each module has an individual fee; added together, they give you the total cost.
You'll fund your modules as you study them, so you won't have to pay for your whole qualification upfront.
How much will it cost in Northern Ireland?
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Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits) – £2,600 total: study part-time at 60 credits a year (£1,300/year) to finish in 2 years, or full-time at 120 credits a year (£2,600/year) to finish in 1 year.
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Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits) – £5,200 total: study part-time at 60 credits a year (£1,300/year) to finish in 4 years, or full-time at 120 credits a year (£2,600/year) to finish in 2 years.
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Honours degree (360 credits) – £7,800 total: study part-time at 60 credits a year (£1,300/year) to finish in 6 years, or full-time at 120 credits a year (£2,600/year) to finish in 3 years.
For full fee information, the funding options available to you – including fee grants and loans, instalments and employer sponsorship – and the scholarships and additional support you may be eligible for, visit our fees and funding pages.
The total cost shown for each qualification is worked out using this year’s fees. These fees apply to modules that start before 31 July 2027. Fees typically increase annually. For further information about the University's fee policy, visit our Fee Rules.