If you’re passionate about children’s learning and considering a career as a primary school teacher or within education, this practice-focused diploma will help you take the next step. You’ll deepen your understanding of policy and practice in the evolving education landscape and develop knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably across settings. It provides a sound foundation for progression and is relevant to a wide range of roles within the sector. Whether you’re already working or volunteering in education or just starting out, you’ll gain the expertise needed to make a lasting difference and inspire the next generation.**Key features of the course**- Develop your understanding of the key themes, practices and policies of primary education- Explore wider topics, including child development, child psychology and youth studies- Ideal if you aspire to or are already working or volunteering in schools, the community or wider education settings- Provides a solid foundation for a range of careers or future study, such as teacher training- Designed to fit around work commitments with no exams and dedicated time to prepare assessments
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (US$ 11,416)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.