Education

Degrees

• Childhood and Youth Studies
  This degree is for those who work or intend to work with children and young people, or for those with more general interests in the interdisciplinary field of childhood and youth studies.
• Early Years
  Gain the specialist knowledge you need to work with children aged 0-7 in early years settings with this degree.
• Mathematics and its Learning
  This degree combines the study of mathematics with the theory of the learning and teaching of mathematics. You will get a grounding in pure and applied mathematics, in statistics, and in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
• Secondary Education in Physics
  Equips you to become a teacher of science in secondary schools, with a breadth of scientific knowledge, and specialising in teaching physics.
• Top-up BA Early Years
  Top-up your sector-endorsed foundation degree in early years to this degree, with or without honours, gaining the specialist knowledge to work with children aged 0-7.
• Youth Work
  This degree enables students to qualify as a professional youth worker and is for practitioners working with young people (13-19) in informal educational settings.
• Open degree
  The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.

Foundation Degrees

• Early Years
  If you’re an experienced practitioner working with children from birth to seven years old in an early years setting, this degree will further your knowledge and skills.
• Primary Teaching and Learning
  This foundation degree develops the professional knowledge and skills required by teaching assistants and classroom assistants supporting children’s learning in primary schools.
• Working with Young People
  This degree develops the skills and knowledge of those working with, and leading work with, young people (13–19) to support their informal education.

Diplomas of Higher Education

• Childhood Practice
• Open
• Primary Teaching and Learning
• Working with Young People

Diplomas

• Mathematics Education

Certificates of Higher Education

• Open

Certificates

• Early Years Practice
• Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
• Professional Graduate Diploma in Education
• Supporting Learning in Primary Schools
• Working Together for Children
• Working with Young People

Not sure if you’re ready? Try a short introductory Openings course

If you would like to try Open University study before you commit to a qualification, our Openings courses could be the right place for you to start. These introductory-level courses have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste of a subject area, develop your study skills, and build your confidence. There is also financial support available for these courses. Read more about our Openings courses.

Study a module as a standalone course

You can study a single module on its own for personal interest or to improve your career prospects. See the list of all our individual courses in Education.