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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher Education

Education Studies (Primary) (T29)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the CertHE Education Studies (Primary) (T29) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Thinking about pursuing a career in education or becoming a primary school teacher? This Certificate of Higher Education will give you a strong foundation for further study relevant to a range of roles within education. You’ll engage with key themes in the education of children aged 3 to 12 and develop the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably in a variety of settings. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Curriculum Studies in Primary Education
English and Literacy in the Primary Classroom
Mathematics and Numeracy Teaching
Science and Investigation in Primary Schools
Educational Psychology and Inclusive Practice
Professional Practice in Educational Settings
Research Methods and Reflective Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£20,000£26,000
5 years£15,000£23,500£30,500

UK subject average: £22,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£22,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£22,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
3%Studying
16%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
66%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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