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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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 13,848 / Total
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024
    Arts and Humanities

    About

    This diploma of higher education encompasses a wide range of fascinating disciplines in the arts and humanities. These include art history, classical studies, creative writing, English literature, history, music, philosophy and religious studies. You can also combine your study of the arts with other options including English language, French, German or Spanish, science, technology, psychology, or social science. As you work through the course, your cultural literacy and understanding of the past will be developed. You’ll also sharpen your critical awareness and refine the skills of debate and analysis that are highly valued by employers.

    Key features of the course

    • Develops your understanding of our rich cultural heritage from a great diversity of perspectives, periods and subjects 
    • Offers the opportunity to specialise in one or more subjects    
    • Practice and refine the skills of argument and analysis, enhancing your employability
    • 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.

    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 diploma of higher education will help you practise and refine the skills of argument and analysis, which are valued very highly by employers. As you progress through your studies, you’ll build steadily on your skills; developing greater perception in understanding and analysing information, and constructing more sophisticated arguments in response to assignments. You’ll also learn to study independently and develop your information literacy. These are all essential transferable skills which are in great demand in the modern workplace.

    Career relevance

    The breadth of study and the range of cultural texts and objects analysed, combined with clear thinking and communication, make this diploma of higher education course relevant to a wide variety of careers, including:

    • 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 website are available to see at any time, 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 diploma 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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