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Open (Combined Studies) (W34)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

Looking for a flexible qualification that lets you shape your learning to suit your goals? Our Diploma of Higher Education Open gives you the freedom to design your own multidisciplinary qualification from a wide choice of subjects. Whatever your reasons for studying, you’ll enhance your skillset and create a diploma tailored to your ambitions. Not only is the Diploma of Higher Education Open a recognised qualification in its own right, but it also forms the first two stages of our BA/BSc (Honours) Open. If you decide to continue your studies, you’ll already be well on your way to a degree.

Key features of the course

  • Create your own multidisciplinary qualification

  • Choose modules from a wide range of subject areas

  • Develop a unique skill set to stand out to employers

  • Flexibility to adapt your study plans to match your evolving aspirations

  • Count previous university study towards your qualification

Modules

Course Modules

This Diploma of Higher Education Open has two stages. For your diploma, you can either study a broad range of subjects or specialise in one discipline for half of your diploma and study a broad range of subjects for the other, or you can choose to
specialise in two disciplines, dividing your time equally between both.

Entry requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification. The only decision you need to make when you register is what to study first.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fees for the 2027/2028 academic year are not yet available.

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