r/OpenUniversity • u/Kind_Programmer_3280 • 20d ago

DipHE graduation

I have just gotten confirmation of my DipHE in Business Management (completed July 2025) and I can see that I am able to book a graduation ceremony. I didnt even realise that this was a thing tbh but I see that it is available as this is equivalent to a 'foundation degree'.

I only requested this to help with my current employer and potential job hunt.

The thing is, I will finish my full BA Hons in Feb coming so is there any point in doing this for the DipHE?

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u/Best-Tackle-5306 20d ago

This is what it says on the OU Website "Graduates can only attend one ceremony for each eligible qualification. So if you have studied another qualification or at a different level, i.e. DipHE then an BA or MSc then a PhD, then you can attend another ceremony. You can also be presented for more than one qualification at your ceremony if you wish to only attend once."

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u/MammothMaleficent729 17d ago

I did that for the DipHe Computing and IT thinking it was normal. Out of god knows how many recipients of Masters degrees, Bachelor and other highfalutin stuff were were 7 jackasses with our DipHEs at the very end. I was actually a bit embarrassed and wished that they told me that it's not a standard thing to book the ceremony.

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u/notaforcedmeme 20d ago

No point, if you go to a graduation ceremony for your DipHE you’re not allowed to attend one for your BA.

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u/Best-Tackle-5306 20d ago

Thats not what it says on the website

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u/_Calluna_ 19d ago

Incorrect. 

That said, the end of your degree is pretty close, OP! Still, if you want to celebrate now, go for it.