About Certificate of Higher Education Open

If youre keen to try university study and want to keep your options open, this certificate course is ideal. Its part of our unique Open qualifications programme - one of the most flexible in the UK - which enables you to mix and match any subjects you like, building a study profile to suit your particular needs and interests. The Certificate of Higher Education Open (Open CertHE) is the first stage of the programme, and is a nationally recognised award in its own right. You can study the Certificate and stop there, or use it as a stepping stone towards a diploma or degree. The huge choice of modules means you can keep an open mind throughout - whether you decide to follow your enthusiasms, stretch yourself with a subject youve never considered before, or focus on something useful for your career (or all three!). No matter where your future lies, the Certificate is an excellent place to begin. In addition to a valuable qualification, youll gain essential study skills and a thorough grounding in your chosen subject(s), By the end of your studies, youll be a confident learner, ready to take on new challenges - intellectual and otherwise.