Overview

About the programme

With a history of expertise in content sharing, open licensing, and open collaboration, our Learning in an Open World research at The Open University UK covers the impact of open education on learners, teachers and educators across society.

As Open Education has grown in mainstream prominence, we seek to answer questions of the most vital importance in education, industry and developing markets, including in areas such as open textbooks, online identities, and how universities adapt to free and informal learning.

The impacts extend throughout and beyond universities, with public engagement and awareness being vital for societal issues such as health, economics, jobs and education.

Programme Structure

Current/recent research projects:

iLED
ExtenDT²
RAPIDE
Teach 4.0
Digital Badges for Teacher Professional Development in India
Complex Trajectories
The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on OU students
Linked Journeys
Our Journey
STRIDE
Technology-enhanced Personalised Learning In Schools
LEARN CitSci
Evaluate
BNUFS
CODUR
ESRC IDEAS
Facilitating equitable access and quality education for development: South African International Distance Education
TeSLA
OWL
LAEP
Learning Gains
Improving social capital for learning
Learning Design Work Planning Tool
LACE

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Instructional Design

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an MA or research methods training at MA level (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12705 GBP / year

≈ 12705 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Milton Keynes

United Kingdom

848 - 1345 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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