Overview
Within the Education Studies (Primary) DipHE from The Open University UK, you’ll develop your understanding of policy and practice in primary education, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably in a range of settings.
Key facts:
- Offers a practice-focused qualification suitable for people working, volunteering or seeking to work in schools or in the wider education sector
- Supports theory and evidence-based practice and professional development
- Opportunity to choose from a range of option modules according to your needs or interests
- Prepares you for further study, enquiry and research; and for careers in teaching and other roles within education
Skills for career development
This diploma provides an effective foundation for further study that may lead to a wide choice of career paths, in particular within education. It emphasises independent thinking, develops analytical and communication skills and will help you become a clear and confident writer – all attributes that are highly valued by employers. Specific skills you’ll develop include:
- critically evaluating and effectively communicating information to others
- retrieving, organising, synthesising and questioning arguments, opinions and qualitative and quantitative data
- using a range of digital technologies effectively for study, online collaboration and to support your continuing professional development
- planning and managing time and tasks and working to deadlines
identifying strengths and areas for development, and seeking and learning from feedback.
Career opportunities:
A Diploma of Higher Education in Education Studies (Primary) gives you a sound foundation for a range of roles relating to primary education, including helping you prepare to apply for teacher training.
It is also relevant to other careers within childcare, health, education, play work and working with families and young people. It will develop your understanding of practices and policies that affect children, and introduce you to many new aspects of the subject.
If you’re considering teaching as a career, you’re strongly advised to check with your training provider about their entry policy for initial teacher education (ITE) programmes, as requirements vary between different universities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Learning and teaching in the primary years
- Developing subject knowledge for the primary years
- Exploring childhood and youth
- Psychology of childhood and youth
- Making a difference: working with children and young people
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification. However, you must be aged 18 or over.
- You do not need to be employed in a primary school in order to study this qualification. However, if you're not working in a school on a regular basis you are advised to negotiate opportunities to spend some time in a formal educational setting for children aged 3-12 (this can be in a voluntary capacity) to observe teaching and learning, and gain exposure to a practice context.
- We suggest that you spend 10 days in school when studying E103 and E209. It is your responsibility – not the OU’s – to ensure that you obtain the necessary Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalent for the setting and country in which you’re working. You should contact the relevant agency in your country for more information if you are in any doubt about your eligibility or to find out more.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents8184 GBP / year≈ 8184 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7784 GBP / year≈ 7784 GBP / year
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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