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Open University Certificate of Higher Education in Economics and Personal Finance
Open University

Certificate of Higher Education in Economics and Personal Finance

Online United Kingdom

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

09 Jan 2025

Feb 2025

GBP 7,272 *

Distance Learning

* total cost; part-time at a rate of 60 credits is £3,636 per year

Introduction

By studying this Certificate of Higher Education in Economics and Personal Finance, you'll appreciate how economic theory helps understand real-world important issues in areas such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and innovation. You’ll discover how economics and the economies have evolved. This will give you a building block towards acquiring a critical perspective on economics and economic choices for our daily lives. As you’re learning about income, expenditure, savings and investments, you'll gain practical tools and ideas on how to manage your own money effectively.

Key features

  • Understand how economic theory relates to a variety of real-world topics in society.
  • Introduces statistical methods and how to apply them to actual economic problems.
  • Develop introductory skills in analytical thought, numeracy and data analysis that are valued by employers.
  • Learn practical skills that enable you to manage your money better.

A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of the BA (Honours) Economics.

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:

  • Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
  • Online tutorials
  • Group-work
  • Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
  • Finding external/third-party material online
  • Accessing online catalogues and databases
  • Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, and examinations
  • Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
  • Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills

How long it takes

  • Part-time study – 2 years
  • Full-time study – 1 year
  • Time limit – 7 years
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