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Progression partnership case study

Progression partnership case study The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) at Varsity College and The Open University have established an exciting and innovative progression partnership that provides opportunities for IIE graduates to progress to an internationally recognised UK honours degree without the need to leave their country to study.

The Open University, IIE and Varsity College are working together to fulfil their shared commitment to student-centred learning and to enable South African students to successfully transfer to online study with The Open University.

This progression partnership offers a pathway from either the IIE Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) or Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication (BA CC) with the equivalent of just one further full-time year of extra study on line via a credit transfer arrangement onto the Open University's BA or BSc Open Degree with honours.

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  Testimonials

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The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) is the largest, most accredited private provider of higher education in South Africa, a point we have reached through an unequivocal commitment to quality and innovation in education. The Open University shares these values with us. Using this foundation, we have built exciting opportunities for students in our own degree programmes and beyond, by giving our students access to OU material, learning methodologies and eventually, qualifications Marketing partnership case study


Dr Felicity Coughlan
Director and Head of Institute
Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd.

Odette
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The synergy between Varsity College and The Open University is characterised by a shared set of values: openness; student-centered, innovative technology enhanced learning; global connections; and authentic relevant student support for careers and life-long learning. Through Varsity College, the OU is able to extend its reach into South Africa and the continent with huge potential for further learning opportunities at the OU for our students. Marketing partnership case study

Odette Francesconi
Managing Director
Varsity College

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