Arts and Humanities
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    Arts and Humanities

    The Open University UK
    The Open University UK
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Milton Keynes
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 6,924 / Total
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024
    Arts and Humanities

    About

    This certificate provides a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, music and English. You’ll expand your cultural horizons whilst learning to think and argue clearly. You can combine this with options that includes the opportunity to specialise further in the arts and humanities, or gain an introduction to a modern language, design, the social sciences, or business and management world. Apart from sheer enjoyment, it offers excellent preparation for further study and will give your career prospects a boost.

    Key features of the course

    • Develops your understanding of our rich cultural heritage from fascinating and diverse perspectives
    • Helps you practise and refine the skills of argument and analysis, enhancing your employability
    • Gives you the opportunity to choose from a range of subjects to study in more depth
    • Builds your study skills and knowledge giving you a solid foundation for further study

    This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

    • Knowledge and understanding
    • Cognitive skills
    • Practical and professional skills
    • Key skills

    The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

    Read the detailed learning outcomes here

    Disciplines

    Arts and Humanities

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

    At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

    Even though there are no entry requirements, there are some skills that you'll need to succeed. If you're not quite ready for OU study we can guide you to resources that prepare you, many of which are free.

    Answer a few quick questions to check whether you're ready for study success

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    Career

    Skills for career development

    This certificate of higher education will help you develop essential transferable skills, such as how to read and review different kinds of information, how to use information as evidence to back up an argument, and how to develop a focused approach to writing. You’ll also develop information literacy skills, often in an online environment. All these are greatly valued in the world beyond study, both at work and in the voluntary sector.

    Career relevance

    The breadth of study and training in clear thinking and communication make this course relevant to a wide variety of careers. These include: 

    • public administration, local government, the civil service, art institutions, and social services
    • advertising, journalism, publishing, creative industries and public relations
    • education
    • legal work
    • business, banking and retail
    • human resources
    • charities and campaigning.

    Exploring your options

    Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice. This includes online forums, website, interview simulation, vacancy service as well as the option to email or speak to a careers adviser. Some areas of the careers service website are available for you to see now, including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about how OU study enhances your career.

    In the meantime if you want to do some research around this qualification and where it might take you, we’ve put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your certificate of higher education:

    • teacher
    • museum curator
    • civil servant
    • advertising account manager
    • journalist
    • publisher
    • public relations manager
    • lawyer
    • charity campaigner
    • retail manager
    • human resources manager
    • politician
    • librarian
    • information archivist
    • accountant
    • further education lecturer
    • local government and NHS management
    • arts administration
    • advice worker
    • tourist officer
    • marketing
    • business management.
    On to 'Entry requirements'

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    1. Start registration

    To secure your place, you need to register – don't worry, there's nothing to pay at this stage. Go to your chosen qualification, select your preferred start date and click on 'Register Now'.

    2. Choose modules

    We'll ask you to select the module you intend to study in your first year. Some modules on your chosen qualification will be compulsory, while others may be selected from a list of options..

    3. Organise funding

    Tell us how you will be paying for your chosen module. For example, you'd like to pay by credit or debit card.

    4. Complete registration

    To complete your registration, you'll need to confirm your payment method.

    Arts and Humanities
    The Open University UK
    The Open University UK
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

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