Diploma in Politics and Government
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Diploma
- Code
- D53
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credit points
Description
Please note that this Diploma in Politics and Government is only available until 31 December 2011. In order to claim your qualification you must have completed the required 120 credit points by this time. This qualification is not available to new students. If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification please contact the Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre on +44(0) 1908 653003 or by email.
This diploma will suit those who do not want to complete a full degree or who want to obtain an interim qualification on their way to a full degree.
Planning your studies
The Diploma in Politics and Government is made up of Level 2 and Level 3 courses taken from our undergraduate programme. There are no entry requirements but you must be suitably prepared for study at that level. For this diploma we particularly recommend Introducing the social sciences (DD101) (or Introducing the social sciences - part one (DD131) and either Introducing the social sciences - part two (DD132) or You and your money: personal finance in context (DB123)).
You can register your intention to study for the diploma when you reserve your place on individual courses, or you can ask us at any time to link courses that you have already studied towards the diploma. This gives you the flexibility to delay your decision or to change your mind as your studies progress.
From 1 January 2010 there is a time limit for completion of this diploma. If you complete the diploma after this date, you must obtain the required 120 credit points within 10 years. You must include at least 40 points from OU courses that have not been counted in an OU diploma or other first degree you have been awarded.
Courses
For this 120-point diploma you require:
60 points from the following optional courses:
| Level 2 optional courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses D212, DD200, DDZX200
And 60 points from the following optional courses:
| Level 3 optional courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Feb 2011 |
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued course D316
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 the required courses you will be awarded a Diploma in Politics and Government and will be entitled to use the letters Dip PolGovt (Open) after your name.
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
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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An undergraduate qualification.
Study explained
- Credit points
- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
- Level
- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
- Financial support
- - find out if you qualify for support with your fees with our eligibility checker.
- Study explained
- - all you need to know about studying with the OU.
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