Overview

This Economics and Personal Finance CertHE programme from The Open University UK will give you a building block towards acquiring a critical perspective on economics and economic choices for our daily lives. As you’re learning about income, expenditure, savings and investments, you'll gain practical tools and ideas on how to manage your own money effectively.

Key facts:

Understand how economic theory helps understand key real-world topics about society, such as employment, markets and businesses, personal finance, new technology and government policy.

Be introduced to statistical methods and how to apply them to real economic problems.

Develop introductory skills in analytical thought, numeracy and data analysis that are valued by employers.

Career opportunities:

Holders of a qualification in economics can successfully apply their knowledge and skills in various jobs in government, business, accountancy, banking, economics, data analysis, insurance, management and administration, consultancy, the voluntary sector and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

You and your money
Economics in context
Discovering mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 27 other Bachelors in Finance in United Kingdom

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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 for this qualification.

It is important that you are well prepared to study mathematics at this level. So, before you register for this qualification, it is essential to check that you have the appropriate mathematical skills to study Discovering mathematics (MU123).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8840 GBP / year

≈ 8840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4420 GBP / year

≈ 4420 GBP / year

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Programme Structure

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Start dates & application deadlines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

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