Professional Studies in Education (K27)
Open UniversityProfessional Studies in Education (K27) PgCert is a postgraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 1 year.
About this course
This professional postgraduate qualification introduces the field of education. Explore one specialism from a choice of modules covering a range of areas, all of which encourage you to draw on your own experiences and undertake enquiry in your own context. This certificate is also the first stage of a study programme that progresses to a postgraduate diploma and a masters degree. You can step off at any point with the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education, or continue studying the whole programme towards 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 and interests.
- Has an emphasis on professional development through optional collaborative learning.
- Develops and consolidates advanced scholarship and independent learning in the context of your own practice.
- Is a stepping stone towards a postgraduate diploma or MA/MEd in Education.
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Education, English language
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ