Postgraduate Diploma in Online and Distance Education
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Diploma
- Code
- D36
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credit points
Description
This diploma is part of a programme of qualifications that starts with the Postgraduate Certificate in Online and Distance Education and culminates in the MA. These qualifications are presented by The Open University's Institute of Educational Technology and are open to students from countries all over the world. They offer you the unique opportunity to study the theory and practice of online and distance education through courses designed by experts from the Institute who are now using information technology to reinvent open distance learning. Working with them, in collaboration with colleagues from around the world you will be at the forefront of the latest developments as they happen.
Planning your studies
To enter the programme you must be prepared for study at postgraduate level. This usually means holding the equivalent of a degree from a UK university. You must also be proficient in spoken and written English. Although experience of distance education may be an advantage, it is not essential. If you are not sure whether your qualifications and experience are suitable, please do not hesitate to ask our Student Registration & Enquiry Service for advice.
You must be able to receive course materials by post or courier service and you will need a personal computer with CD-ROM drive and access to the internet.
To gain the F10 MA in Online and Distance Education you must complete another 60 points of study either from the courses listed below or from most courses in our other master-level degree programmes.
If you have already studied with The Open University at postgraduate level and now want to count your course or courses towards the MA in Online and Distance Education, you will need to ask us to link your previous record to the qualification. We will check our regulations at that stage to ensure the course is eligible.
For the diploma you must include at least 40 credit points from OU courses that have not been counted in any other OU qualification you have been awarded.
Courses
For this postgraduate diploma, you require:
120 points from the following optional courses:
| Postgraduate optional courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Sep 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
30 | Feb 2010 |
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
30 | Sep 2010 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses H801, H802, H803, H804, H805, H806
You can take the courses in any order. We would expect you, normally, to take no more than 60 points of study each year.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On completion
On successful completion of 120 points’ worth of required courses you can be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Online and Distance Education and use the letters PG Dip ODE (Open) after your name.
If you do not want to go on to complete the MA, it is up to you to request your Postgraduate Diploma (or Postgraduate Certificate) on completion of the required number of courses.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
- Introduction to the Award Regulations
- General Award Regulations
- Postgraduate Diploma in Online and Distance Education
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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A postgraduate qualification in Education.
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