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Changes to postgraduate qualification classifications

The Open University has introduced some changes to the classification schemes of some of our postgraduate qualifications.

The changes that have been made

Qualifications introducing a new/amended classification scheme from 15 July 2021

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Humanities (C20)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics (C90)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education (K27)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Social Care (K31)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Psychological Inquiry (K26)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics (E23)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education (E88)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (E85)
  • MA in Creative Writing (F71)
  • MA in Education (F70)
  • MA in Philosophy (F30)
  • MA in Social Work (F80)

Qualifications introducing a new/amended classification scheme from 1 June 2021

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Development Management (K38)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management (K19)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Space Science (K28)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Systems Thinking in Practice (C72)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Technology Management (C49)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Translation (K30)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (E22)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (E79)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Systems Thinking in Practice (E28)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Space Science and Technology (E90)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (E92)
  • MA in Art History (F33)
  • MA in Classical Studies (F27)
  • MA in Crime and Justice (F75)
  • MSc in Cyber Security (F83)
  • MSc in Environmental Management (F65)
  • MSc in Forensic Psychological Studies (F73)
  • MSc in Psychology (F74)
  • MSc in Space Science and Technology (F77)
  • MSc in Systems Thinking in Practice (F47)

Qualifications introducing a new/amended classification scheme from 1 May 2021

  • PGCert in Computing (K22)
  • PGDip in Computing (E81)
  • MSc in Computing (F66)

Qualifications introducing a new/amended classification scheme from 1 April 2021

  • PGCert in Online and Distance Education (C23)
  • PGCert in Non-Medical Prescribing (K33)
  • PGDip in Enhanced Clinical Practice (E95)
  • MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (F85)

Qualifications introducing a new/amended classification scheme from 1 March 2021

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood and Youth Studies (K32)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood and Youth Studies (E93)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Humanities (D35)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Science (E91)
  • MA in Childhood and Youth (F55)
  • MSc in Mental Health Science (F78)
  • MA in Translation (F79)

For more help or information

Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.