For the Postgraduate Certificate, there are two compulsory modules:
For the Postgraduate Diploma you will need to complete the Certificate and study:A choice of two other core modules (you have to take at least one of these two but can take both)
and a choice of further optional modules:
All of the modules in the EM Programme are worth 30 credits. For the Postgraduate Certificate you need modules worth 60 credits. For the Postgraduate Diploma you need modules worth 120 credits.
And, to proceed to the MSc qualification you need a further 60 credits by taking either:
or Can I study the modules in any order?Yes - but you are recommended to study the two Certificate modules before starting the Diploma. The Project is to be taken as the final module of your MSc.
All
modules have a website with links to a range of module and university
resources. Some modules are delivered completely on-line whilst other
modules use a combination of high quality study books
supported by
readings, guides and on-line resources .You will be expected to submit
your written assignments using the eTMA
system (electronic tutor-marked assignments). Modules either have a
project submission or a written examination (usually 3
hours) at the end of the module.
You will be allocated to a tutor (Associate Lecturer). The tutors come from a range of relevant backgrounds including further and higher education, consultancy, local government and business.
Support for the EM modules will take place in the following way:
See the individual module codes on Study at the OU website for the current fees.