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Achieve your goals with The Open University 3
Five reasons why you should choose us 4
Take your study even higher 5
What you can study 6
Learn in a way that suits you 7
FREE YOUR How you build your qualification 8
How long your qualification will take 9
Fees and funding 10
Boost your career prospects 11
AMBITION Our research – creating your curriculum 12
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FIVE REASONS TAKE YOUR WHY YOU 1. STUDY EVEN HIGHER SHOULD We’re open to you. We make learning It’s great you’re looking into We’ll work around CHOOSE US available to all, regardless postgraduate study. You you, wherever you are Have you studied before? of background, age or could become a specialist You won’t have to put your life on hold. If you’ve studied before at additional learning needs. in your field and open With The Open University, postgraduate level, you might doors to more senior roles. there’s no need to relocate be able to count it towards or give up your day job. your OU qualification. This Exploring a subject in can cut down the modules That’s why thousands you’ll need to study, saving greater depth can be of people choose us for you time and money. life-changing, especially postgraduate study. If you tell us what you’ve when it’s with the OU. done, we’ll do the rest. 2. 3. We’ll put everything into Go to credit transfer. You can study We guarantee helping you succeed. around your existing outstanding value commitments. We’re and a high-quality experts in helping education at a people fit their studies competitive price. around their busy lives.
4. 5. Our qualifications are You get more than To anyone thinking about vocationally focused, a highly respected doing an OU degree, my ensuring you can put qualification. You’ll be advice is stop thinking what you learn into able to show you’re about it and do it, it practice immediately. dedicated and committed can be life changing. – personal qualities that are valued in the workplace. Neil McIvor, MSc in Mathematics
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Whatever inspires or Postgraduate certificate Entry requirements You’ll have the flexibility Pioneering technology Do you have additional Ideal for professional and Typically, you’ll be expected We’ve been using innovative study needs? excites you, our tutors will career development, this is the to fit study around the to have a degree. But you might technology to connect with We’re committed to helping first step towards a masters introduce you to world- have professional experience, other things going on our students since we first students with disabilities and degree as well as being a valuable class research and ideas. other qualifications or prior in your life, whatever started. Examples include our additional needs. We’ll give qualification in its own right. university-level study that’ll they may be. online tutorials and module you the tools to help overcome You can study three types of help set you up for success. forums. We’ll make sure that obstacles that could stand in postgraduate qualification: We’ll give you: you always have what you the way of your learning – What matters is that you’re able to: Masters degree ‒ the flexibility to fit study around Distance learning need, and feel connected. whatever your needs may be. your other commitments ‒ find and understand research with the OU Study modules towards an For more information, go to material written for experts internationally respected ‒ the opportunity to We’ve designed our learning Connect with other students disability support qualification while gaining enhance your career ‒ critically analyse your findings experience to combine flexibility You can use our module discussion or call us on +44 (0)300 303 0266. specialist academic, and regular contact. We’ll give you groups to talk about subjects, ‒ freedom to follow your ‒ follow academic convention professional or technical skills. the help you need to learn in the course work or study methods. passions to the next level. when presenting findings, ideas, best possible way. You’ll get regular Postgraduate diploma bibliographies and references support from tutors and access to You can also connect with us Work towards a widely on social media or join one of ‒ reflect on different theories and all the materials and resources recognised qualification. the many informal Facebook relate them to your own studies. essential to your course. A postgraduate diploma groups set up by students. is equivalent to two-thirds Whatever course you You’ll also have access to student of a masters degree. decide on, you’ll need: support teams, who’ll be there to Students association help you on your learning journey. ‒ a computer you have You’ll become a member of our regular access to How you’ll be assessed active students association when ‒ internet access you register. You can help influence You could be assessed in University decisions, meet fellow ‒ an appropriate level of proficiency a variety of different ways students and develop new skills. in English. (You can check your depending on your choice of English skills at openuniversity. course. We use a combination Find out more at oustudents.com. co.uk/englishlanguage.) of written assignments, oral Or join the conversation on or practical assessments, Facebook.com/OUstudents projects, examinations, Twitter.com/OUstudents dissertations and portfolios. Instagram.com/OUstudentslive. Your assessments will occur at set points during your course.
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HOW YOU BUILD HOW LONG YOUR YOUR QUALIFICATION QUALIFICATION WILL TAKE
You gain a postgraduate Exactly how long Most of our students study part Remember, you may be able to time, taking 60 credits a year. count previous postgraduate studies qualification by building it will take to get your 60 credits at postgraduate level. The guide below gives you an towards your qualification. This up a set number of credits. qualification depends idea of how long it will take you could save you time and money by on which qualification to gain your qualification. reducing the number of modules Credits you need to study. To find out more, ‒ 60 credits to gain a postgraduate certificate you’re working towards go to credit transfer. Postgraduate certificate ‒ 120 credits to gain a postgraduate diploma and how many credits you study each year. ‒ 180 credits to gain a masters degree. You gain credits by successfully completing modules. A further 60 credits at postgraduate level Part time | 60 credits a year | 16–20 study hours a week – total 120 credits. Modules ‒ With each module you successfully Postgraduate certificate complete, you’ll earn a set number of credits. (60 credits) ‒ Modules are either compulsory Postgraduate diploma or selected from a choice of options. Postgraduate diploma1 You choose the modules you (120 credits) want to study, year by year.
Getting started A further 60 credits at postgraduate level Masters degree1 – total 180 credits. ‒ All you need to do is choose which (180 credits) qualification you want to study and register on a module that counts 0 1 2 3 towards that qualification. Masters degree For information on how long your Years to complete qualification will take – see opposite. 1Some qualifications follow a different pattern of study. For course-specific information, go toopenuniversity.edu/courses and view your chosen qualification.
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We’re leading the way Dogs go digital Rosetta: The great space in world-class research. Dr Clara Mancini set up our mission of our time first research programme into Tackling real-life issues. It took 10 years for the Rosetta animal-computer interaction. space mission to reach Comet And making sure the Developing tools to enable dogs 67P. But after travelling almost curriculum you study to work in medical detection. four billion miles, it finally made I AM... it on 6 August 2014. remains cutting edge. One tool lets diabetes-alert dogs raise help if their owner Getting there was the first hurdle. suffers a hypoglycaemic attack. Then it was down to the important Volcano safety Another allows trained pets instrumentation built by the OU First we developed EVOSS – the to operate lights or doors. to do its work. Like Ptolemy, which TILLMANN HENSSLER European Volcano Observatory Through digital technology, we measured samples from the comet Space Services project. Now hope to link these tools to wireless and found they contained sugars we’re developing a real-time appliances, alert others that help and amino acids: the building satellite volcano monitoring is required, and make these even blocks of life. Tillmann heard about I chose the OU Business School the chance to learn new concepts, system, designed to expand more useful in people’s homes. because it has a fantastic academic methods and skills, which can worldwide. We’ll provide vital the OU on TV and was reputation in Germany and immediately be put into practice at information on lavas, gas columns attracted by its because of its triple accreditation work. I learned a lot from other and ash plumes – potentially international reputation. from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. students, they were from different protecting thousands of people. backgrounds with different The OU is flexible because they He chose to study an experiences. realise balancing a full-time job, MBA with the OU family life and studying, you I'd compare MBA study with doing Business School. sometimes need help. Fitting my a half marathon. You have a vision study around the job was a at the beginning that you want to challenge, but it was worthwhile. succeed after three years to have the MBA the same way you want I got a lot of support from the to reach the finish line for your half tutors who you could reach at any marathon. And on the way, you time by email or by phone. You're need all the energy and willpower much closer to the tutor than in a to meet challenges and obstacles. ‘brick’ university. It's the determination and the You can take the study materials feeling afterwards that you've anywhere you want. You can study accomplished that goal which at work, at home or on holidays. keeps you on track. And when With the virtual forums you can you're there, it's just phenomenal. chat with students and tutors and For me the MBA at the OU is one the share best practise and learnings. best things I have done in my life! The MBA gave me the opportunity Tillmann Henssler, to change my career. It provided an MBA graduate excellent business education and
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FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE MA/MSc OPEN
Whatever your reason for In this section you can Do you want the freedom Masters POSTGRADUATE COURSES postgraduate study, choosing the Subjects degree find information about to create a personalised MA/MSc Open will demonstrate the specific qualifications MA/MSc Open 15 course of study across your flexibility in approaching Choose modules F81 different subjects and the breadth from a wide range of that we offer. There’s a a range of academic (MA/MSc) Arts and humanities 16 of knowledge you’ve gained in academic disciplines wide range of fascinating disciplines? Then our related disciplines. You’ll develop subjects to choose from. Business and management 18 MA/MSc Open is ideal. a richer world-view in the learning process, bringing with it a set of Childhood and youth studies 20 Not all postgraduate students want desirable skills and attributes you to specialise in the traditional way. can apply to your personal and Computing and IT 21 This is where our innovative masters professional life, including: degree is different. MORE ONLINE ‒ adaptability Education 22 Discover more and register online Why choose the ‒ critical thinking Engineering and technology management 24 Visit openuniversity.edu/courses MA/MSc Open? ‒ analysis and problem solving. Environmental and global development 26 Put simply, the MA/MSc Open gives you choice. It allows you the freedom Health and social care 28 to choose from a variety of modules across different subject areas. Languages 29 You can:
Mathematics 30 ‒ Tailor your qualification to suit your needs. Science 32 ‒ Choose modules from a wide range of related subject areas. Social science and psychology 34 ‒ Study to fit your evolving Systems thinking in practice 35 ambitions or personal interests. ‒ Open up your career prospects. ‒ Count previous study towards your qualification.
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ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Human culture and Join around 1,800 students Many of our postgraduates have MA in Art History (F33) MA in Creative Writing (F71) MA in Music (F32) currently engaged in our diverse continued into academic and This online MA will deepen your This online MA offers an exciting This fascinating introduction history gives us a deeper programme, which covers many research careers, going on to understanding of art, architecture opportunity to develop your skills to the methods and materials fascinating aspects of historical complete MPhil and/or PhDs. insight into the world we and visual culture, build your as a writer in fiction, poetry, creative used for music research will suit and contemporary cultures. Some publish books and articles live in and how we got here. analytical and critical skills, and non-fiction and scriptwriting. You’ll professionals working in a wide Modules are designed to stretch resulting from their dissertation develop the skills needed for write in a genre of your choice and range of music-related settings Seek intellectual challenge your abilities and refine your research. Others have used their independent study and research. experiment with at least one other and is also applicable if you have research and analytical skills. You’ll newly acquired skills to help take and invigorate your passion You will start by exploring the through practical and inspiring a leisure interest in music. gain excellent credentials both for their career to a more senior level in for the arts with OU core concepts and recent activities. Through sharing, reading the world of employment and for areas such as teaching, journalism, developments that have shaped and critiquing work in progress, MA in Philosophy (F30) postgraduate study. further higher-level qualifications. media and public sector employment. art history from Renaissance your writing practice will be honed This online MA will hone your Italy to the contemporary as you progress towards producing The table below shows the ability to think clearly, reason Advanced academic Caribbean, before expanding a substantial piece of your own postgraduate qualifications logically, and develop your essay achievement, enhanced your understanding of visual work to a professional standard. we currently offer in arts writing, research and analytical and material objects. career opportunities and and humanities. skills. You’ll put forward and MA in English (F58) evaluate arguments while exploring personal fulfilment. Just MA in Classical Studies (F27) Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters This online MA offers you current debates and issues in a few of the rewards you’ll Subjects certificate diploma degree This online MA will develop your a rich and exciting experience philosophy – engaging with get from studying with us. knowledge of the ancient Graeco- of higher-level literary study a wide range of fascinating Roman world and prepare you for and enables you to develop philosophy texts and areas of Art history F33 (MA) independent study, culminating in your independent skills in contemporary enquiry with a dissertation. You will investigate literary research, culminating discussions on environmental Classical studies F27 (MA) classical studies as a multidisciplinary in a dissertation on a topic aesthetics, consciousness, global field, examining texts, artefacts of your choice. justice and political philosophy. Creative writing F71 (MA) and other surviving evidence through a range of theoretical MA in History (F28) and methodological perspectives, English F58 (MA) This online MA develops your including options in classical research and writing skills through archaeology, language and a close analysis of major themes History F28 (MA) reception, and a subject and sources in the local and module based around the regional history of Britain and body in classical antiquity. Humanities C20 D35 Ireland 1750–1950. You’ll gain practical experience of project MORE ONLINE planning through the completion Music F32 (MA) Discover more and register online of your own independently researched dissertation. Visit openuniversity.edu/courses Philosophy F30 (MA)
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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business and organisations Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Selected highlights MSc in Finance (F67) MSc in Human Resource Subjects are a vital part of modern certificate diploma degree This qualification is designed to Management (F68) support professional development This MSc combines an in-depth life, global economies, Business MBA (F61) C66 E80 F61 (MBA) and practice in a wide range understanding of human resource administration This internationally recognised politics and cultures. of roles in finance – whether (HR) management with a broader MBA is designed for practising you’re developing in your career exploration of its organisational and Studying them and the Finance K24 E83 F67 (MSc) managers aspiring to higher or aspiring to enter the sector. It management context. Whether positions. The emphasis for people who are involved provides a thorough grounding in you’re at the start of your career Human resource your learning is directly rooted K25 E84 F68 (MSc) areas such as corporate finance, in HR, aspiring to enter the HR in them is rewarding in management in management practice. You’ll financial decision-making, financial profession or a line manager, it will many ways. Apart from focus on strategic analysis and Technology reporting and governance. You’ll give you up-to-date knowledge F69 (MBA) interdisciplinary skills – building strengthening your management develop competences in applying of organisational theory and on a solid foundation of core statistical and econometric behaviour and the specialist intellectual abilities, it disciplines, including human techniques and gain knowledge skills essential to practitioners. (AACSB); the Association of resource management, can enhance your career of the fundamentals of Islamic MBAs (AMBA); and the European organisational behaviour, You’ll explore HR strategy both and contribute to society. finance and behavioural finance. Foundation for Management accounting and finance, within organisations (including Upgrade your qualifications and Development, through its EQUIS marketing and operations. You can choose to specialise either issues such as employee relations broaden your management skills, programme – hallmarks of quality in derivatives and financial risk and employee engagement, or seek opportunities to move of teaching, learning materials MBA (Technology management or in investment learning and development, and from a professional, functional or and qualification impact. Management) (F69) and portfolio management, and employee resourcing and talent will complete your qualification management) and in relation to the technical role into a more senior The table above shows the If you’re looking for an MBA with a dissertation on a finance external environment (including or general management position. postgraduate qualifications with a focus on technology, topic of your choice that is globalisation and international Whatever your starting point or we currently offer in business this is the qualification for you. relevant to your interests or forces, social and technological end goal, gain an extra edge with and management. It’s applicable to technology chosen career development. change, and government a postgraduate qualification from management and technological policies and regulation). The Open University Business School. innovation in a wide variety of This qualification has been Our Business School is one of an We have more than contexts and sectors, including: accepted into the CFA Institute Completing the MSc, and the related elite group of schools worldwide information technology/information University Affiliation Program. residential school module, provides that are accredited by the three systems, telecommunications, a route to professional membership leading international accrediting 26,000 computing, engineering, of the Chartered Institute of Personnel bodies – the Association to Advance successful MBA graduates manufacturing, transport and Development (CIPD). Collegiate Schools of Business in almost 100 countries and logistics, retailing, energy production and supply, defence and security, management and administration, and any form of services, including health, welfare and leisure. MORE ONLINE Discover more and register online Visit openuniversity.edu/courses
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CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH STUDIES COMPUTING AND IT
Our interdisciplinary Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Stay at the forefront of Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Subject Subjects approach to postgraduate certificate diploma degree computing and IT with certificate diploma degree Childhood and study in the field of K32 E93 F55 (MA) OU postgraduate study. Computing K22 E81 F66 (MSc) childhood and youth youth studies Professionals with a strong draws upon aspects skill set and advanced Cyber security E96 F87 (MSc) from childhood and The table above shows the Postgraduate Diploma knowledge are very postgraduate qualifications in Childhood and Youth youth studies; sociology; we currently offer in childhood much in demand. Studies (E93) Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma and youth studies. health and social care; The postgraduate diploma comprises We work with employers and in Computing (E81) in Cyber Security (E96) psychology; and education. the first two modules from the sector-skills councils to offer MA in Childhood This flexible diploma enables This industry-relevant qualification MA in Childhood and Youth. industry-relevant qualifications. computing practitioners to gives a rigorous approach to the Our teaching approach and Youth (F55) We map our study to sector-skills pursue their career goals. You’ll study and application of cyber encourages students to link This masters degree delivers Postgraduate Certificate frameworks to ensure you’ll gain advanced knowledge, security. It covers a range of topics theory to practical application an interdisciplinary approach to in Childhood and Youth have the skills employers need. skills and techniques, and develop and incorporates transferable and policy. You’ll improve your studying childhood and youth, Studies (K32) The table above shows the a professional approach to skills for professional development. knowledge, critical reflection and covering aspects of theory, policy postgraduate qualifications the study and application of It’s also the first two-thirds of our insight into working with children and practice. It’s well suited if you The postgraduate certificate we currently offer in computing. You can choose MSc in Cyber Security. and young people on each module. work with, or aspire to work with, comprises the first module from the MA in Childhood and Youth. computing and IT. modules to meet the varied This subject is particularly relevant children and young people. Or, if requirements of industry and your you want to advance academically if you’re a graduate working in (or MSc in Computing (F66) own career. Or focus on software aspiring to work in) early-years or in your profession. It’s designed engineering or information provision, education, social work, for graduates in childhood and This qualification provides a rigorous security and forensics. nursing, psychology, healthcare, youth studies; sociology; health approach to the study and application and social care; anthropology; of computing. Choose between MORE ONLINE youth-work settings, youth justice or MORE ONLINE MSc in Cyber Security (F87) Discover more and register online the voluntary sector. You can build psychology; or education. three routes. Our flexible route lets Discover more and register online you choose modules to suit your Cyber security is a growing up your study from the certificate The MA comprises three 60-credit Visit openuniversity.edu/courses needs. Or choose between the concern. There’s currently a major towards the masters degree. modules: Children and young Visit openuniversity.edu/courses Software Engineering route and the skills gap and global demand Achievement of these advanced people’s worlds (E808); Frameworks Information Security and Forensics for cyber security professionals. qualifications will significantly for critical practice with children route. They let you develop in-depth Our MSc will put you in the ideal enhance your career prospects. and young people (E809); and specialist knowledge. Finish with an position to pursue a successful a dissertation module (E822). independent project with either a career in cyber security. You’ll professional or research orientation. cover information security, digital You may also be forensics and other fundamental concepts, and complete your interested in our masters with an independent QUALIFICATIONS project on a cyber security topic IN EDUCATION of your choice. It will either have a professional or research orientation. see page 22 20 21 FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE
EDUCATION
Whether you’re an The Masters degree in Education and teaching approaches Masters degree Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate (and its associated Postgraduate relevant to digital learning in Education (F70) in Professional Studies in Education in Wales (K36) experienced practitioner Certificate and Diploma in and global education. This flexible qualification offers in Education (E88) This PGCE allows those living or looking to move into Professional Studies in Education) New for this year is our Postgraduate four specialist routes. Your choice The postgraduate diploma or working in Wales to gain allows you to choose subject an education-related Certificate in Education in Wales. of route lets you engage with issues, comprises the first two-thirds of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). content most appropriate to your concepts and debates that support the Masters degree in Education. It will equip you with all the skills role, our qualifications professional area of interest. No matter what you decide to study, your professional development. and experience you need to your postgraduate study will develop offer flexibility for your Subject areas include: Choose from applied linguistics; start in the teaching profession. your capacity to reflect critically Postgraduate Certificate inclusive practice; leadership professional development ‒ applied linguistics and constructively with others in in Professional Studies and management; and learning and the opportunity to a learning community, engage in Education (K27) ‒ inclusive practice and teaching. You’ll expand your with the ideas and frameworks gain career credentials to research and communication The postgraduate certificate ‒ leadership and management presented in the modules and apply help you establish yourself skills through a dissertation. comprises the first third of the ‒ learning and teaching. them to your practice. You’ll also Masters degree in Education. MORE ONLINE as a leader in your field. acquire skills and experience in The online and distance education Discover more and register online tackling and solving problems. You may also be Postgraduate Certificate programme enables you to interested in our Visit openuniversity.edu/courses develop specialist professional The table below shows the in Online and Distance expertise in the latest technologies postgraduate qualifications MA IN Education (C23) we currently offer in education. TRANSLATION Study the theory and practice of see page 29 online and distance education, and the innovative use of new Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Subjects media and technologies. certificate diploma degree
Education K27 E88 F70 (MA/MEd)
Online and C23 distance education Postgraduate certificate K36 in education in Wales
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ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Selected highlights Postgraduate Diploma MSc in Technology in Engineering (E22) Management (F36) Qualified engineers and Imagination and the ability Accreditation to integrate technologies into and recognition MSc in Engineering (F46) Combine modules from This MSc provides the knowledge technologists now rank engineering analysis and and skills to make decisions about an organisation’s products, The MSc is a milestone on the Our MSc in Engineering fulfils the technology management to technology strategy, innovation among the highest paid processes and services are in route to becoming a Chartered Engineering Council’s educational shape a qualification that suits and management. You’ll focus professionals, according great demand throughout public Engineer (CEng). You’ll develop requirements for Chartered your career aspirations. You’ll on the operational aspects of and voluntary sectors. As well a professional approach to to EngineeringUK. Engineer (CEng) status under broaden and deepen your managing technological innovation as private business and industry. 1 your work and extend your UK-SPEC , and is accredited by understanding of professional and change. You’ll go on to explore engineering skills. You’ll also The table below shows the several leading institutions: engineering and work a range of capabilities that are key develop a range of transferable postgraduate qualifications we collaboratively on a project. to the strategic development and ‒ Chartered Institution of Building skills, such as creative problem currently offer in engineering The diploma is the first step management of technological Services Engineers (CIBSE) solving, effective communication, and technology management. on the route to Chartered innovation. Finally, you’ll conclude ‒ Institution of Engineering project management and Engineer status and is the with an in-depth investigation of Designers (IED) concept realisation. Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters same in structure as the a topic or problem of your choice. Subjects certificate diploma degree ‒ Institution of Engineering first two-thirds of the MSc. and Technology (IET) Engineering E22 F46 (MSc) ‒ Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Technology C49 E08 F36 (MSc) 1 management UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) sets out the requirements for UK engineers to achieve professional status.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
We live in an age dominated Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Global Development Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Subject Subjects certificate diploma degree certificate diploma degree by concerns about the Global development gets Environmental ever more complex as more environment, sustainable K19 E79 F65 (MSc) Global development K37 E86 F86 (MSc) development, cultural management agencies become involved. The right of ‘beneficiaries’ to participate Global development conflict, poverty and war. in their own development is K38 management The table above shows the Selected highlight increasingly asserted. New goals Individuals, organisations postgraduate qualifications emerge, complementing and and governments are being we currently offer in MSc in Environmental confronting existing ones. The You’ll improve your understanding challenged to think more Postgraduate Certificate environmental management. Management (F65) global development agenda is of modern development challenges proactively about the local and in Global Development Expand your knowledge and currently dominated by the UN’s by exploring historical and global impact of their actions. This Management (K38) Accreditation skills needed for effective, Sustainable Development Goals contemporary contexts. Through shift has made the importance Aimed at development professionals, ‒ Chartered Institution of Water informed and creative – 17 targets that UN member states critical reflection, you’ll learn to of finding sustainable solutions this postgraduate certificate takes a and Environmental Management. environmental management. have committed to achieve by 2030. better understand the theories to these issues even more vital. These include reducing poverty and behind current approaches, and practical approach to development ‒ Institute of Environmental You’ll examine current local taking action on climate change. build the skills needed to negotiate interventions. It’ll develop your skills Management & Assessment. and global concerns. In areas Environmental development effectively. You’ll to negotiate development effectively such as environmental protection, Our global development curriculum relate these skills to your current in contexts affected by conflicting Management natural resource management, and will allow you to address these interests, values and agendas. complexities. Doing so will strengthen work, enabling you to grow Complying with environmental legislation and policy. Developing your policy development and project professionally and bring about On completion, you’ll also be legislation. Improving the competitive your skills in unpacking the issues management skills, enhancing your sustainable development. able to use this qualification as edge of a business. Addressing and improving environmental capacity to build the organisational a pathway to the postgraduate the global challenges of climate performance in all sectors. Postgraduate Certificate in relationships needed for truly diploma and masters degree change and energy conservation. Global Development (K37) sustainable development. in global development. Environmental management is On this postgraduate certificate, becoming increasingly important The table above shows the you’ll explore the historical and to everyone. postgraduate qualifications we contemporary theories about currently offer in global If you’re interested in designing, MORE ONLINE development and its impact. development. You’ll use real-world case studies managing and participating Discover more and register online in effective environmental to engage with these theories management, our postgraduate Visit openuniversity.edu/courses Selected highlights in challenging contexts, and qualifications are for you. Our understand which approaches student body is diverse and MSc in Global are most appropriate. experienced – drawn from local Development (F86) Whilst developed as a standalone government, consultancies, This masters degree focuses on qualification, the credits gained industry, commerce, non- alternative approaches, policies on this qualification could be MORE ONLINE governmental organisations and actions to address global used towards the postgraduate Discover more and register online and communities. development challenges and diploma and masters degree promote sustainable futures. in global development. Visit openuniversity.edu/courses 26 27 FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LANGUAGES
The health and social care Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters With increasing global Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Subjects Subject sector offers a wealth of certificate diploma degree demand for translators certificate diploma degree Advanced rewarding opportunities K33 E95 F85 (MSc) and language specialists, Translation K30 E92 F79 (MA) for professional learning. clinical practice our postgraduate Our practice-focused Social work E85 F80 (MA) qualifications will provide MA in Translation (F79) Postgraduate Certificate qualifications enable you to you with the knowledge This qualification will develop in Translation (K30) build on existing professional and skills to embark on your skills as a translator, equipping The postgraduate certificate Postgraduate Diploma Advanced you to work in the fast-growing comprises the first module of experience to progress your in Enhanced Clinical a career as a translator. Clinical Practice translation-services industry. the MA. The certificate enables career in the area you’re Practice (E95) An immensely rewarding You’ll experiment with different you to start developing your skills most interested in. This new OU programme, This diploma is designed for profession, translation is for those genres through practical translation as a translator. You’ll engage in includes a masters degree in experienced, registered allied with an interest in languages and activities and hone your practice authentic translation tasks to The table above shows the advanced clinical practice, a health professionals, nurses and communication. It encompasses through peer review. You’ll gain develop useful employability postgraduate qualifications postgraduate diploma in enhanced pharmacists who are employed in a wide and growing range of areas, hands-on experience of the tools skills, explore different approaches we currently offer in health clinical practice and a postgraduate trainee advanced clinical practice including audiovisual translation, used in this evolving area, for to translation and develop an and social care. certificate in non-medical roles. It will help you develop the advertising and website localisation. example, audiovisual translation understanding of the links between prescribing. The programme clinical knowledge, leadership and It also covers semi-specialised and cloud-based translation tools. theory and practice. Focusing Social Work provides a flexible path for trainee assessment skills needed to work and specialised translation. You’ll underpin your work with on recent research, you’ll develop health professionals to develop in advanced clinical practice roles, an understanding of translation an awareness of wider cultural, You can study French, German, This programme – consisting of into autonomous and leadership across a variety of clinical settings, theories and debates, which you’ll ethical and professional contexts. Italian, Spanish, Modern Standard a diploma and a masters degree roles in advanced clinical practice. within primary and secondary care. demonstrate when producing – is interdisciplinary, with subject Arabic, or Mandarin Chinese – a dissertation or extended in combination with English. matter derived from psychology, MSc in Advanced Postgraduate Certificate translation project. sociology, social policy, law and Clinical Practice (F85) in Non-Medical The table above shows the social work studies. postgraduate qualifications we Postgraduate Diploma This qualification develops the Prescribing (K33) currently offer in languages. in Translation (E92) MORE ONLINE skills and knowledge required This professional qualification MA in Social Work (F80) Discover more and register online to allow experienced, registered prepares appropriately qualified The postgraduate diploma This course will enhance allied health professionals, nurses/ nurses, pharmacists and allied comprises the first two modules Visit openuniversity.edu/courses your knowledge of social work midwives and pharmacists to take health professionals to become of the MA. The diploma builds theory and legislation, apply your on expanded roles and scope of Independent or Supplementary on the work covered in the learning to practice, and develop practice. By focusing on the four Prescribers, opening up opportunities postgraduate certificate and your critical and analytical skills as pillars that underpin advanced for you to play an enhanced and progresses your translation a qualified practitioner. It includes clinical practice – leadership and highly valued role within your practice through hands-on an embedded, professionally management, education, research organisation. It includes face- experience of translation tools. qualifying Postgraduate Diploma and clinical practice – you’ll develop to-face workshops alongside You’ll also take part in online in Social Work which is approved your core capabilities and clinical online resources and tutorials. open translation projects, giving as a qualifying award for social competence to work as a highly you options to choose what workers by Social Work England autonomous practitioner across you translate and connect (SWE) and the Scottish Social the healthcare sector. with established translation Services Council (SSSC). communities.
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MATHEMATICS
Mathematics is at the heart We have over 500 students This enhanced skill-set and MSc in Mathematics (F04) Postgraduate Certificate in currently studying for our MSc, by study experience will offer clear Delve deep into the aspects of Mathematics (C90) of advances in science, far the largest number of students advantages in progressing pure and applied mathematics This certificate comprises engineering and technology. on any mathematics MSc in the UK. your career as a professional that interest you. Choose from a two 30-credit modules from mathematician. Equally, they It’s an indispensable You’ll gain access to wide range of modules. There are a wide choice. Tailor your study can help you to climb the ranks important and fascinating topics for not only mathematicians, to areas that suit you. Develop problem-solving and in fields as diverse as computer areas of mathematics, such as but engineers and mathematically skills in problem solving and science, economics, engineering decision-making tool approximation theory, coding inclined scientists. Choose from decision making relevant in and finance – where advanced in many areas of life. theory and analytic number theory. areas such as fractal geometry, business, commerce and industry. numerical and analytical skills coding theory and calculus of It’s also the first stage of our While extending your knowledge, are always in high demand. Explore pure and applied variations. Advance your career postgraduate mathematics your studies will also refine your mathematics with our intellectually The table below shows the with a high-level qualification. programme. You can progress abilities to process information stimulating curriculum. Whether postgraduate qualifications we to the postgraduate diploma and accurately, and critically analyse you’re looking to advance your currently offer in mathematics. then the MSc in Mathematics. and communicate complex ideas. Postgraduate Diploma in career, or study what interests Mathematics (E23) you, our mathematics programme Entry requirements has much to offer. This diploma comprises four Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Subject 30-credit modules from a wide ‒ An honours degree certificate diploma degree choice. Topics include analytic (with a 2:2 classification number theory, calculus of or higher) in mathematics. Mathematics C90 E23 F04 (MSc) variations and nonlinear ordinary ‒ Alternatively, an honours differential equations. Extend degree (with a 2:1 classification your understanding of areas of or higher) in a subject with a mathematics applicable to science, high mathematical content. engineering and technology. It’s also the first two stages of our Check you’re ready with postgraduate mathematics our self-assessed quiz: programme. You can achieve the openuniversity.co.uk/pgmaths. MSc in Mathematics by taking a further two 30-credit modules.
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SCIENCE
Scientific research is Personally and professionally A postgraduate qualification in Selected highlights MSc in Space Science rewarding, science is as diverse as science will widen your opportunities, and Technology (F77) advancing at a rapid it is challenging. As a professional with the potential to rise to the top MSc in Mental This qualification looks at space rate, which means the scientist, you could be instrumental of your profession and significantly Health Science (F78) science and the technology that MORE ONLINE in developing new medicines, increase your lifetime earnings. demand for skilled science This MSc looks at the biological underpins it. It’s suitable whether researching health sciences or Discover more and register online The table below shows the and psychological underpinnings the subject interests you or you graduates is growing. as part of a team advancing Visit openuniversity.edu/courses postgraduate qualifications of mental health science. You’ll want to develop a career in the space exploration. we currently offer in science. examine anxiety, depression, space sector. We developed this psychosis and dementia from a MSc in consultation with the UK biopsychosocial perspective. You’ll Space Agency and the space Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Subjects gain advanced knowledge and industry itself. It’ll equip you with certificate diploma degree understanding of contemporary the skills to carry out individual and topics in metal health science. team scientific investigations using Mental health science E91 F78 (MSc) Plus the skills to critically evaluate space-based instrumentation. literature, discuss issues and Learn how to use a programming Space science and K28 E90 F77 (MSc) communicate your understanding. language in support of space technology You’ll also plan and carry out an science applications. Develop skills academically rigorous research that are relevant to further research project. And develop skills and or employment in the space sector. knowledge relevant to further You’ll also conduct an in-depth research, employment and research project in space science professional practice. or space technology.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY SYSTEMS THINKING IN PRACTICE
Explore, in-depth Postgraduate Masters Relevant to a multitude Postgraduate Postgraduate Masters Subjects Subject psychology and social certificate degree of professional sectors, certificate diploma degree Systems thinking in science. Subjects used Crime and justice F75 (MA) systems thinking will C72 E28 F47 (MSc) in many professional change the way you practice and everyday contexts, Forensic psychological studies F73 (MSc) approach situations including counselling; in practice. MSc in Systems Thinking It will change how you think about a task and situation. Psychology F74 (MSc) in Practice (F47) criminal justice; social Helping you move towards Systems thinking is about This MSc has the development effective solutions and avoid policy; and social research. looking holistically at systems. of holistic thinking skills, and Social and psychological inquiry K26 systemic failures. You’ll develop You’ll consider how systems appreciation of multiple perspectives Use your passion for social and skills to think holistically and to work and how they fit into larger at its core. Systems thinking skills psychological questions and debates work collaboratively in your own systems. You’ll learn to apply are relevant in many different areas. to develop your critical thinking, (often professional) practice. You’ll consider the significance MSc in Forensic solution development tools for For example, business, engineering, research skills and knowledge. You’ll consider other people’s of power, social structure, and Psychological Studies (F73) social and organisational problems, environment, development, health, Advance your personal interests economic and social inequalities roles and reflect on your own This MSc enables you to gain alongside developing your reflective IT management, and organisation and unlock new career opportunities in understanding crime, processes and others’ practice. an advanced understanding of and critical thinking skills. You’ll change. You’ll gain insights into with postgraduate study. of criminalisation, and ideas about the fascinating area of forensic relate your learning to your practice, the ways other people think about justice. The qualification will enhance Postgraduate Certificate The table above shows the psychology, while enhancing your challenging you to think about how situations. And how to apply your ability to construct clear, in Systems Thinking postgraduate qualifications analytical and communication you can bring about improvement. concepts, tools and techniques logical and theoretically informed we currently offer in social skills, as well as your research The table above shows the developed by systems thinkers. in Practice (C72) arguments about problems science and psychology. literacy. You’ll learn about a postgraduate qualifications You’ll also learn to appreciate and This certificate will change the of criminological interest. broad range of topics relevant we currently offer in systems develop your own ways of thinking way you think about situations. Postgraduate Certificate to forensic psychology, including thinking in practice. in practice. Becoming aware of You’ll learn to think holistically, in Social and Psychological MSc in Psychology (F74) cyber crime, investigative how you can act to bring about understanding the roles other Inquiry (K26) This MSc provides a valuable interviewing and profiling, and improvements in complex situations. people play, while taking account opportunity to gain an advanced of the interconnectedness of the If your work makes considerable develop an understanding of the understanding of a range of components of the problem. use of social or psychological reciprocal relationship this field Postgraduate Diploma research areas in psychology, research or you are fascinated of research has with UK law, in Systems Thinking You’ll discover how to relate the including cognitive, social, forensic by research into social behaviour policing practice, policy, and the in Practice (E28) ideas of key systems thinkers to and counselling psychology. wider public. The qualification and issues, this certificate will This diploma develops your ability your practice and learn to recognise It aims to develop critical appraisal also considers international equip you with the knowledge, to approach and tackle situations that each person brings a perspective. skills in psychological research research and practice. skills and confidence to appraise of change and uncertainty. You’ll begin to learn how to appreciate and practice by showcasing research and communicate It provides practical tools that multiple perspectives and to work contemporary research carried your ideas to academic and bring new perspectives and collaboratively on problem solutions. out by OU academics. 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