Open University

经济学高等教育文凭

Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this diploma, you will have knowledge and understanding of:

• The key concepts, ideas, methods and theories from the discipline of economics from a pluralist perspective
• A range of contemporary debates in economics, particularly as they apply to our understanding of the contemporary social world
• How to apply economic concepts, ideas, methods and theories to analyse economic issues, engage in economic debate, and develop a capacity for critical reading of the specialist economic and business press and the results of economic research
• The ideas and techniques of statistical data analysis and statistical modelling applied to a variety of topics with specific emphasis on economic data and issues

Cognitive skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Appropriately and critically use economic concepts, theories and evidence to construct economic arguments
• Analyse, compare and evaluate different theoretical approaches, understanding how different approaches work to highlight and explain different aspects of the economy and society
• Understand, evaluate and manipulate information presented through primary and secondary sources and statistical analysis, and use modern statistical software appropriately
• Integrate diagrammatic, mathematical, statistical and verbal analysis of economic issues

Practical and professional skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Apply economic theory and techniques to a variety of applied topics and practical problems
• Appraise, monitor and reflect constructively on your progress, use skills to improve your learning and performance, including learning from feedback, and identify your strengths, weaknesses and preferences relating to work and other interests
• Plan workload and meet deadlines over an extended period under increasing levels of pressure
• Engage in collaborative activity with others
• Plan and review study Pathway to link with personal and/or career goals

Key skills

On completion of this diploma, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Use and communicate economic ideas clearly and coherently, using appropriate technical and non-technical language, and using a form, structure and style that suits the purpose
• Select, interpret and synthesise information from a range of sources, including qualitative and quantitative data, and evaluate its significance
• Interpret economic and statistical data presented in tabular, chart and graphic form, and select appropriate data analysis tools and methods to analyse economic issues being aware of their limitations
• Search, process and prepare information using ICT applications, such as statistical software packages, websites, databases and interactive and multimedia applications, and integrate this information within established understandings, or show how it challenges them

This diploma has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• Stage 1 will give you the necessary grounding in economics, personal finance, statistics and mathematics.
• 接下来在第二阶段，您将学习经济学和应用统计学的核心理论和方法。

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You'll study all of the following:

• You and your money (DB125)
• Economics in Context (DD126)
• Discovering mathematics (MU123)
• Introducing statistics (M140)

Stage 2 (120 credits)

You'll study all of the following:

• Essential economics: macro and micro perspectives (D217)
• Analysing data (M248)
• Economics in Practice (DD226)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

职业发展技能

该文凭将为您提供与一系列工作相关的经济学和统计学知识和技能。您将学习如何使用统计方法和软件分析经济数据；如何使用概念、理论、模型和证据构建基本的经济论点；如何进行分析性思考；以及如何协同工作。这些高度可转移的技能在工作场所非常受欢迎，并且与各种各样的情况相关——无论您是已经在职、做志愿者还是正在转行。

职业相关性凭借此资格，您将能够成功地将您的知识和技能应用于政府、商业、会计、银行、经济、数据分析、财务分析、保险、管理和行政、咨询、志愿部门和教学等各种工作中。

通过我们独特的远程学习方法，您可以在家中、在工作中或在旅途中学习。

你需要满足一些评估截止日期，但除此之外，你可以自由地在适合自己的时间学习，将学习安排在工作、家庭和社交生活之间。

对于每个模块，您要么只使用在线资源，要么结合使用在线和印刷材料。

您学习的每个模块都会有一个模块网站

• 每周的学习计划，为你提供循序渐进的学习指导
• 课程材料，如阅读材料、视频、录音和自我评估活动
• 用于与其他学生进行讨论和合作活动的模块论坛
• 每项作业的详细信息及其截止日期
• 辅导预订系统、在线辅导室以及导师的联系方式
• 一些印刷模块材料和资源的在线版本。