Professional Studies in Education (E88)
Open UniversityProfessional Studies in Education (E88) PgDip is a postgraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 2 years.
About this course
This professional postgraduate qualification explores education through the lens of your chosen specialism, and you will be encouraged to relate your learning and theoretical content to your own experiences and context. You’ll also have the flexibility to change your specialism at Stage 2 if you want to diversify your study area. On completion of this diploma, you can choose to continue studying and complete the MA or MEd in Education.
Key features of the course
- Offers a rich diversity of specialisms to choose from to suit your professional requirements, experience, and interests.
- Has an emphasis on professional development through collaborative learning, though alternate ways of working can be facilitated.
- Develops and consolidates advanced scholarship and independent learning in the context of your own practice.
- Is a stepping stone towards the MA or MEd in Education
- Gives you the option to count your previous study towards this qualification, helping you pay less and finish sooner.
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Education, English language
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ