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YOUR 2018–2019 ARTS AND HUMANITIES PROSPECTUS
EXPLORE THE OU
Achieve your goals with The Open University 3
Five reasons why you should choose us 4
What you need to get started 5
What you can study 6
Learn in a way that suits you 7
Boost your confidence with an Access module 8
How you build your qualification 10
How long your qualification will take 12
When and how you can pay 14
EXPLORE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Welcome to arts and humanities – learn and live 16
Our research – creating your curriculum 18
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Undergraduate courses 19
FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE
Postgraduate courses 42
BEFORE YOU GO
Other useful information 55
Get in touch BACK COVER
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Dream of changing your future?
Believe you can. Start expanding
EXPLORE THE OU
your horizons and learning new
skills. Take your career to the next
level, or start a completely new one.
We’re here to help you succeed.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
We’re pioneers in distance learning, and since we
were founded have helped more than two million
people realise their potential. Our unique approach
to learning means you don’t have to put your life
on hold to get the qualification you want.
86%
of FTSE 100 companies
have sponsored employees
WE WILL: YOU CAN EXPECT: on OU courses
–– help you get a qualification –– materials that are designed
to suit you and your goals with you in mind
–– provide you with the teaching –– continuous innovation – we've
and learning resources been leading the way in distance
you’ll need learning for nearly 50 years,
–– offer a flexible learning ensuring education is accessible,
experience based around whatever your circumstances
you and your life –– access to world-class resources
–– use technology and teaching whenever you need them
methods that enhance your –– qualifications that are respected
study experience by employers the world over.
–– be there to support you every
step of the way.
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FIVE REASONS
WHY YOU 1.
SHOULD We're open to you –
we make learning
CHOOSE US available to all,
regardless of
background, age
or additional
learning needs.
2.
You can study
3.
We guarantee
around your existing outstanding value
commitments – we’re and a high-quality
experts in helping education at a
people fit their studies competitive price.
around their busy lives.
4.
We've designed
5.
You get more than
our qualifications a highly respected
to enable you to put qualification – you’ll
what you learn into be able to show you’re
practice immediately. dedicated and committed,
skills that are valued in
the workplace.
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EXPLORE THE OU
WHAT YOU NEED
TO GET STARTED
Where you start in life YOU CAN DO IT WHAT YOU NEED
shouldn’t limit where you The main reason we’re called There are just a couple of things
The Open University is that we’re that you will need to be able
go. If you’re determined to
open to everyone. Every year, we to study with us.
succeed and prepared to help thousands of people achieve –– A computer with internet
work hard then we can extraordinary things. access. But don’t worry if you
help you get started. –– There are no formal haven’t got access to one right
academic entry requirements now – you could receive help
It’s easy to begin studying with at undergraduate level. to buy a computer.
us. The next few pages will tell you –– We helped around 22,000 –– A good grasp of the English
more about how studying with students with disabilities and language. Our courses are
The Open University works, the additional needs last year alone. taught in English, so if you’re
courses we offer, how you pay, unsure whether your English
–– Our students are diverse.
and how long your qualification is at the right level, go to
30% of new undergraduate
will take. openuniversity.co.uk/
students are under 25 and our
oldest students are in englishlanguage for
their nineties. help and guidance.
HAVE YOU STUDIED BEFORE?
If you’ve studied at higher education level before, it might
count towards your OU qualification, cutting down the modules
you’ll need to study as well as saving you time and money.
If you tell us what you've done, we’ll do the rest.
Go to openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer.
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WHAT YOU CAN STUDY
We offer nearly –– Diploma of FOR POSTGRADUATES
higher education
200 highly respected –– Masters degree
Expand your knowledge
qualifications. Decide and improve your skillset. –– Postgraduate diploma
which type of qualification A diploma of higher education –– Postgraduate certificate
is best for you. is equivalent to two-thirds Whatever you choose,
of an honours degree. we’ll give you:
–– Certificate of –– the flexibility to fit
FOR UNDERGRADUATES higher education postgraduate study around
–– A degree in a named subject Get a general grounding your other commitments
Complete modules in a in a subject. A certificate
–– the opportunity to
particular subject to earn of higher education is
improve your career
an honours degree. equivalent to one-third
of an honours degree. –– freedom to follow your
–– An Open degree
passions in depth.
Design an honours degree
from across a number of
subjects to meet your own
needs and interests.
To find out more
about how you
BUILD YOUR
QUALIFICATION
and how long it takes,
see pages 10–13
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EXPLORE THE OU
LEARN IN A WAY
THAT SUITS YOU
You’ll have the flexibility to PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL
STUDY NEEDS?
fit study around the other We’ve been using innovative
technology to connect with We’re committed to helping
things going on in your life,
our students since we first students with disabilities and
whatever they may be. started. We’ll make sure that additional needs. We’ll give
you always have what you you the tools to help overcome
need and feel connected. obstacles that could stand in
SUPPORTED OPEN LEARNING
the way of your learning –
We have designed our learning CONNECT WITH whatever your needs may be.
experience to combine flexibility OTHER STUDENTS
and regular contact – ensuring you DISABLED STUDENTS’
You can use our module discussion
get the help you need to learn in ALLOWANCE (DSA) –
groups to talk about subjects or
the best possible way. You’ll get
study methods, or you could UK STUDENTS ONLY
regular support from tutors and A DSA can help you with study
follow us on social media.
access to all the materials and costs that result directly from
resources essential to your course. Join the conversation on
Facebook.com/OUstudents your disability or specific learning
You’ll also have access to a student difficulty. They’re not means-
Twitter.com/OUstudents
support team who will be there to tested and can go towards
Instagram.com/OUstudentslive
help you on your learning journey. specialist equipment (such as an
Or you could join one of the many adapted computer), non-medical
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED informal Facebook groups set up study support (e.g. a dyslexia
by students. support worker) or other related
You could be assessed in a
number of different ways. expenses. You can also apply for
STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
We use a combination of help with study-related travel
written assignments, oral or You’ll gain automatic entry to costs that result directly from
practical assessments, projects, our active students association your disability.
examinations, dissertations when you register – you can
For more information
and portfolios. help influence University
go to openuniversity.co.uk/
decisions, meet fellow students
disability or call us on
and develop new skills.
0300 303 5303.
Find out more at
openuniversity.co.uk/ousa.
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BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
WITH AN ACCESS MODULE
If you don’t have much You don’t have to do one, but you WHAT DO YOU
experience of university- might find it useful if you'd like to: NEED TO BEGIN?
–– improve your confidence
level study or haven’t You can start Access modules
–– get a taste of a subject area
studied in a while, you in February and October.
you're thinking of studying in
could benefit from starting more detail
You’ll need:
your studies with one of –– brush up on your study skills.
–– access to a phone
our Access modules. Each module includes a
–– equipment that plays DVDs
selection of materials, online –– the use of a computer
They offer a great introduction quizzes, and assignments that with internet access –
to a range of subjects and act as you complete over 30 weeks. you don’t need to buy
a taster to see if you want to delve It takes around nine hours of one though, the use of
deeper. Students who choose to study each week. one at a public library
start with an Access module do will be fine.
You’ll get:
better on their next module, so it's
a great way to start your chosen –– a personal tutor providing
qualification. You might even regular feedback with one-
qualify for a free Access module. to-one telephone tutorials
–– further support from
a dedicated team
throughout your study
–– detailed written feedback.
WHAT YOU CAN STUDY Arts and languages We offer two other Access
Access module (Y031) modules, which are more relevant
The following Access module will to other subject areas:
This fascinating module explores
prepare you for the qualifications
a range of subjects – including art People, work and society Access
we offer in arts and humanities.
history, English language, English module (Y032)
literature and creative writing, it Science, technology and maths
touches on modern languages, Access module (Y033)
history and religious studies too.
It’s ideal if you want to explore
your creative side, have an
interest in language, and want to
start honing your study skills.
8EXPLORE THE OU
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A FREE ACCESS MODULE?
You can study an Access HOW MUCH DOES AN Students who prepare
module for free if you: ACCESS MODULE COST? by taking an Access module
–– live in the UK (excludes If you don’t qualify to study are more likely to be
Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for free, the cost depends SUCCESSFUL
or have a British Forces Post on where you live. in their future studies
Office address –– In England, the Channel Islands
–– are studying the module to and the Isle of Man it’s £732.
prepare for an OU qualification –– In Northern Ireland, Scotland
(this doesn’t apply if you live and Wales it’s £246.
in Scotland)
Pay up front by debit or credit
–– have a household income (or, card, or by bank transfer.
in Scotland, a personal income) Or spread the cost with an
of £25,000 or less, or you’re Open University Student
receiving qualifying benefits Budget Account – see page 15
–– have completed no more for more information.
than one year of a full-time If you’re studying an Access
undergraduate programme module in preparation for an
NEXT STEPS
at NQF level 4/SCQF level 7 OU qualification and you live Order an Access
or above, and not completed in England or Wales, you could Modules Prospectus at
30 credits or more of OU study. cover the cost with a student openuniversity.co.uk/
loan – see page 14 for more ug-access or speak to our
information. Student Recruitment team
on 0300 303 0069.
9HOW YOU BUILD
YOUR QUALIFICATION
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ACCESS MODULE
You’ll need to build up a set An optional module to build
your confidence and prepare
number of credits to gain your you for further study.
qualification. Here’s how it works.
WHAT ARE STAGES, CREDITS To complete Stage 1, you’ll
AND MODULES? need 120 credits, studying modules
worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 1
STAGES
–– You must complete three stages to
gain an honours degree, two stages 120 CREDITS
for a diploma of higher education and one
stage for a certificate of higher education.
Certificate of higher education
–– To complete each stage you must
build up a set number of credits…
CREDITS
–– You need 120 credits to To complete Stage 2, you’ll
complete each stage. need a further 120 credits, studying
–– You need a set number of credits modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 2
to gain your chosen qualification
e.g. you need 360 credits to gain
an honours degree. 240 CREDITS
–– Most students study 60 credits a year.
–– You gain credits by successfully
completing modules… Diploma of higher education
MODULES
–– With each module you successfully
complete, you'll earn a set number of
To complete Stage 3, you’ll
credits, usually 30 or 60.
need a further 120 credits, studying
–– Modules are either compulsory or modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 3
selected from a choice of options.
–– You choose the modules you
want to study, year by year. 360 CREDITS
Honours degree
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS PATTERN A –
MA IN ENGLISH, MA IN HISTORY
You gain a postgraduate
qualification by building up
120 credits at postgraduate level.
a set number of credits...
CREDITS
Postgraduate Diploma in Humanities
You need:
–– 60 credits to gain a
postgraduate certificate
–– 120 credits to gain a
A further 60 credits at postgraduate
postgraduate diploma
level – total 180 credits.
–– 180 credits to gain a
masters degree.
You gain credits by successfully
completing modules… Masters degree
MODULES
PATTERN B –
–– With each module you successfully MA IN ART HISTORY, MA IN CLASSICAL
complete, you’ll earn a set number of STUDIES, MA IN MUSIC, MA IN CREATIVE
credits, usually 60 or 120 credits. WRITING, MA IN PHILOSOPHY
–– In arts and humanities, modules are
mostly compulsory.
60 credits at postgraduate level.
GETTING STARTED
All you need to do is choose which
qualification you want to study and register
on a module that counts towards that Postgraduate Certificate in Humanities
qualification. You can find out more about
the postgraduate qualifications we offer in
arts and humanities from page 42.
A further 120 credits at postgraduate
level – total 180 credits.
Masters degree
MA OR MSc OPEN MASTERS DEGREE
180 credits at postgraduate level.
Masters degree
11HOW LONG YOUR
QUALIFICATION WILL TAKE
Exactly how long it will take to get your qualification depends on how many
credits you study each year and which qualification you’re working towards.
Most of our students study part time. The way we work gives you the flexibility
to get the qualification you want in a timeframe that’s right for you.If you want
to study full time, you’ll need to plan your studies carefully.
UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
PART TIME | 60 CREDITS A YEAR | 16–18 STUDY HOURS A WEEK
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION (120 credits)
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION (240 credits)
HONOURS DEGREE
(360 credits)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
YEARS TO COMPLETE
FULL TIME | 120 CREDITS A YEAR | 32–36 STUDY HOURS A WEEK
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION (120 credits)
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION (240 credits)
HONOURS DEGREE
(360 credits)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
YEARS TO COMPLETE
Some undergraduate qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.
12EXPLORE THE OU
To anyone considering
embarking on an OU
course I'd say go for it.
Get involved. It's a big
step but one you don't
have to take alone.
Peter Cowan,
BA (Hons) History,
BA (Hons) Open, MA History
POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
PART TIME | 16 STUDY HOURS A WEEK
MASTERS DEGREE (180 credits)
MA in English, MA in History 120 credit module 60 credit module
All other arts and
60 credit module 120 credit module
humanities MAs
MA or MSc Open Masters 60 credit module 60 credit module 60 credit module
0 1 2 3
YEARS TO COMPLETE
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
120 credit module
(120 credits)
POSTGRADUATE
60 credit module
CERTIFICATE (60 credits)
YEARS TO COMPLETE
0 1 2 3
YEARS TO COMPLETE
Some postgraduate qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.
13WHEN AND HOW
YOU CAN PAY
We offer great value FUNDING – ENGLAND –– Welsh Government Learning
AND WALES Grant – a non-means tested
for money, giving you
If you live in England or Wales maintenance grant of up to £750
an excellent standard
the best way to fund your studies, –– Special Support Grant – a means
of teaching at a highly regardless of age or income, tested maintenance grant of up
competitive price. And might be with a student loan to £3,750. This is in addition to
we’ll always help you find from Student Finance England the non-means tested grant.
or Student Finance Wales. It’s
a way of paying that suits the most popular way to pay and FUNDING – NORTHERN IRELAND
your circumstances. you only start paying it back when If you live in Northern Ireland you
you earn more than the income could be eligible for a Part-Time
FOR UNDERGRADUATE threshold (currently £25,000). Fee Grant of up to £1,230 to help
towards your fees. The amount
You’ll pay on a module-by-module
EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS depends on how much you earn
basis, rather than for your whole
INCOME EACH MONTHLY and your study intensity (the
qualification at the start. See
YEAR BEFORE TAX REPAYMENT number of credits you study).
below to get an idea of costs.
If you’re not eligible for a Part-Time
Up to £25,000 £0
Fee Grant or if your Part-Time Fee
LIVING IN ENGLAND
£27,000 £15 Grant does not cover the full cost
CREDITS COST of your tuition fees, you can apply
EACH YEAR PER YEAR 1 £34,000 £67.50
for a Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan.
30. £1,464 £49,000 £180 See our website for more
information or call 028 9032 3722.
60. £2,928
To qualify for a loan you need to
120. £5,856 be studying at least one module FUNDING – SCOTLAND
worth 30 credits or more and If you live in Scotland and your
1
2018/19 prices; fees normally increase be registered to study for
annually in line with inflation and the personal income is £25,000 or
University’s strategic approach to fees. a qualification. less, or you’re on certain benefits,
If you get a loan: and you’re studying at least 30
In England, the cost for a 360-credit
–– you won’t have to pay anything credits, you could qualify for a
honours degree based on today’s
back for up to four years Part-Time Fee Grant to cover all
prices is £17,568.
of your course fees. It isn’t a loan
–– repayments are based on what and you won’t need to repay it.
LIVING IN NORTHERN IRELAND, you earn, not what you owe
SCOTLAND OR WALES STUDY SUPPORT AND
–– payments are deducted
CREDITS COST automatically from your salary DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
EACH YEAR PER YEAR 2
–– you can pay off the loan If your annual income is less
30. £492 early without any penalties than £25,000, you might be
eligible for additional means-
60. £984 –– any balance outstanding after
tested funding for study-related
30 years will be written off.
120. £1,968 costs, such as travel, childcare
2 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT – WALES and internet access.
2018/19 prices (exceptions apply); fees
normally increase annually in line with From September 2018, new
inflation and the University’s strategic SELF-FUNDED STUDY
approach to fees. students studying part time can
It’s easy to pay for your studies
also apply for financial support
In Northern Ireland, Scotland using a debit or credit card or
to help with living costs. There
and Wales, the cost for a typical by bank transfer. Or spread the
are two new grants available
360-credit honours degree based cost with an Open University
and both are non-repayable:
on today’s prices is £5,904. Student Budget Account – see
opposite for more information.
14EXPLORE THE OU
GET SPONSORED If you get a loan: If you get a loan:
See whether your company –– you’ll start repaying your –– you’ll start repaying your
or organisation would want loan the April after you’ve loan the April after you’ve
to help you learn and develop, graduated or left the course graduated or left the course
it’s always worth asking. –– repayments are based on what –– repayments are based on what
you earn, not what you owe. You you earn, not what you owe.
FOR POSTGRADUATE only start paying it back when You only start paying it back
you earn more than the income when you earn more than
You pay for postgraduate threshold (currently £21,000) the income threshold
qualifications module by module. (currently £17,775)
–– payments are deducted
Please go to our website to see
automatically from your salary –– payments are deducted
the fee listed for your qualification.
–– any balance outstanding after automatically from your salary.
FUNDING – ENGLAND 30 years will be written off.
SELF-FUNDED STUDY
AND WALES
FUNDING – NORTHERN It’s easy to pay for your studies
If you live in England or Wales you
IRELAND AND SCOTLAND using a debit or credit card or
could be eligible for a maintenance
If you live in Northern Ireland by bank transfer. Or spread the
loan of up to £10,609 from Student
or Scotland you could be eligible cost with an Open University
Finance England or up to £13,000
for a fee loan of up to £5,500 Student Budget Account – see
from Student Finance Wales.
towards the fees of your below for more information.
To be eligible you must:
qualification from Student
–– be under 60 years old Finance Northern Ireland
GET SPONSORED
–– be resident in England or or the Student Awards See whether your company
Wales (although some EU Agency Scotland. or organisation would want
students may be eligible) to help you learn and develop,
To be eligible you must:
it’s always worth asking.
–– be studying a masters degree –– be resident in Northern
which can be completed in no Ireland or Scotland
more than three years
–– be studying for an eligible
–– not currently have a masters postgraduate qualification
degree or equivalent
–– be studying your qualification MORE ONLINE
from the beginning. To find out more about
fees and funding, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/ug-fees or
openuniversity.co.uk/pg-fees
or call an OU adviser on
0300 303 5303
OPEN UNIVERSITY OUSBA will pay your fees to case, interest does apply.
STUDENT BUDGET The Open University, and you The interest rate is fixed for the
ACCOUNTS LTD repay OUSBA either in a single duration of the course (current
(OUSBA) sum or in monthly instalments. representative APR of 5.1%).
You may repay OUSBA at any As a responsible lender, every
When you enrol with time before the course begins. application made to OUSBA
us, you’ll be offered the In this case, there’s no interest. undergoes a credit and
opportunity to pay your affordability check.
fees through a loan Alternatively, you may repay
from OUSBA. OUSBA in monthly instalments Find out more about OUSBA
payable over up to a year. In this at openuniversity.co.uk/ousba.
15WELCOME TO ARTS AND HUMANITIES –
LEARN AND LIVE
Our arts and humanities WHY STUDY WITH US? UNDERGRADUATE
courses focus on Our Faculty of Arts and Social Our numerous honours degrees
Sciences is the largest and most include Arts and Humanities,
numerous subjects,
diverse at The Open University, Classical Studies, English
including art history, with some 50,000 students Literature and Creative Writing,
classical studies, creative studying our courses. We’re English Language and Literature,
writing, English language, noted for the strength of our English Literature, History, History
interdisciplinary approaches and and Politics, Music, and Philosophy
English literature, history,
for our academics, who are of and Psychological Studies.
modern languages, music, international standing. At undergraduate level, we offer a
philosophy, and religious We teach and research a very wide certificate of higher education in
studies. range of topics and themes in Arts and Humanities, and diplomas
specific subject areas. In the latest of higher education in Arts and
Whether you’re studying Research Excellence Framework Humanities, Classical Studies,
– which assesses British academic English, History, History and
as part of a career path or institutions - we were recognised Politics, Music, and Philosophy and
for the love of the subject as ‘world class’ or ‘internationally Psychological Studies.
(or both), our arts and excellent’. Our Music Department
was rated as one of the best in POSTGRADUATE
humanities qualifications
the country. All of our postgraduate courses
will provide you with new are studied online.
To give you an idea of our breadth
perspectives on culture, and depth: our art history courses Our masters degrees are in Art
society and humanity, span the whole range from access History, Classical Studies, Creative
from the ancient world to or starter level to masters degree Writing, English, History, Music,
standard. Approximately 11,000 and Philosophy.
the present day.
students study English with us
We offer a postgraduate
every year. And as part of our
certificate and a postgraduate
music studies, we’ve launched an
diploma in Humanities.
exciting new module in
collaboration with Trinity Laban
Conservatoire of Music and Dance,
aimed at practising musicians.
Whatever you intend to study,
we hope you’ll want to join us.
16EXPLORE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
BEYOND GRADUATION
The sheer breadth of study
makes our arts and humanities
qualifications relevant to a wide
Open University study
MORE ONLINE can change your life; look
variety of careers. They include
teaching and education, Learn more about studying at the many thousands
journalism, publishing, PR and our arts and humanities of graduates who are
the creative industries, as well qualifications, and register for testament to its success
as careers in the charities and your chosen course, at
as an organisation.
voluntary sector, local government openuniversity.co.uk/courses
An Open University
and the civil service. Arts and
qualification can open
humanities qualifications are also
the ideal foundation on which to doors for you, so go for it.
base your own artistic or Tasnim Nazeer,
creative career. BA (Hons) English Language
Employers greatly value the and Literature
high-level critical thinking,
analysis and communication skills
acquired by studying the arts and
humanities. You’ll sharpen your
IT, writing, analytical and
independent thinking skills.
These are key skills in complex
organisations, greatly sought after
in the world beyond study –
whether you’re already working,
volunteering, or changing career.
17OUR RESEARCH –
CREATING YOUR CURRICULUM
OU research is world renowned. Our Music Department was
ranked first for its proportion of quality research in the 2014
UK Research Excellence Framework and is in the top 10 UK
universities according to Times Higher Education.
THE VOTIVES PROJECT THE LISTENING INDIGENOUS IN LONDON
The practice of giving gifts to gods EXPERIENCE DATABASE Centring on the dramatic/musical
is as old as religion itself. This How did people listen to music in performances, rituals and other
project brings together people the past? What did they listen to? cultural practices of indigenous
from a range of disciplines such Who listened and in what people living in or visiting London,
as archaeology, anthropology circumstances? Nowadays we take this research was funded by the
and religious studies, changing it for granted that we can use a Norwegian Research Council to
the way that we think about range of listening devices to hear aid ongoing work to democratise
‘votive offerings’. music whenever we want. some communities.
The project has established a But opportunities for listening The project is particularly focused
network of leading academics were very different in previous on Maori, Pacific Islanders and First
from all over the world, as well centuries, as was the type of Nation people from the Americas
as contemporary artists and people who listened and audience but also looks at many other
practitioners of different faiths, behaviour. Using a range of digital communities and individuals who
sharing knowledge on the humanities techniques, this project contribute to the diverse cultural
development of classical and more investigates these. life of Britain’s capital city.
recent religious ideas, and the role For more information on this
of material culture in shaping project go to led.kmi.open.ac.uk.
beliefs and practices.
For more information on
this project go to
thevotivesproject.org.
MORE ONLINE
Find out what else we’re
discovering openuniversity.
co.uk/ouresearch.
18FIND AN
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
You can register for the ARTS AND HUMANITIES
2018/2019 academic year for
undergraduate qualifications BA (Hons) Arts and Humanities (R14) 20
from 21 March 2018.
CLASSICAL STUDIES
We’ve based the qualification
BA (Hons) Classical Studies (Q85) 22
start dates on the first applicable
module(s) you can study as part ENGLISH
of your qualification.
BA (Hons) English Literature (Q66) 24
Modules listed in this prospectus are
those that are currently available for BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (Q39) 26
study – the exact selection may change
over time. BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative
28
Writing (Q86)
HISTORY
BA (Hons) History (Q01) 30
BA (Hons) History and Politics (Q97) 32
MUSIC
BA (Hons) Music (R25) 34
PHILOSOPHY
BA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychological
36
Studies (Q43)
BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Q45) 38
OPEN DEGREE
BA or BSc (Hons) Open (QD) 40
19ARTS AND
HUMANITIES
BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES
From poetry to string WHY CHOOSE THIS ROUTES THROUGH
quartets, and from QUALIFICATION? THIS DEGREE
sculpture to short stories, –– Study a broad range of subjects You can choose a specialist
and specialise in one or route through the degree by
the extraordinary range of
two disciplines. focusing on one or two of the
human culture offers rich following subjects in a number of
–– Learn how to approach the arts
possibilities for study. from an academic perspective, combinations: art history, classical
construct an argument studies, creative writing, English
This broad and absorbing course and communicate your language, English literature,
develops a deep understanding of ideas effectively. French, German, history, music,
the world we live in and how we philosophy, religious studies or
–– Develop your skills of critical
got here, covering a fascinating Spanish, or you can study a range
thinking, analysis and working
variety of perspectives, periods of modules from arts and
independently, which are highly
and subjects – including art humanities subjects.
valued by employers.
history, classical studies, creative Your choice of specialism will be
writing, English language and –– Relevant to a wide range of
included in the name of your
English literature, history, modern careers, such as advertising,
degree, for example:
languages, music, philosophy and education, legal work,
and journalism. –– with one specialism – Bachelor
religious studies.
of Arts (Honours) Arts and
Humanities (Art History)
–– with two specialisms – Bachelor
of Arts (Honours) Arts and
Humanities (Art History and
Religious Studies).
RELATED
QUALIFICATIONS
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (W59)
openuniversity.co.uk/w59
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (T32)
openuniversity.co.uk/t32
20QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
You can choose a specialist – English literature COURSE CODE R14
route through the degree by – French
TOTAL CREDITS 360
focusing on one or two of – German
the following subjects in a – history START DATES
number of combinations: – music Oct 2018
– art history – philosophy Register by 13 Sep 2018
– classical studies – religious studies
– creative writing – Spanish Feb 2019
Register by 10 Jan 2019
– English language
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
No specific requirements
The example route shown below is ART HISTORY AND
ASSESSMENT
RELIGIOUS STUDIES. For more information about this and
Based on a mix of:
other available routes, go to openuniversity.co.uk/r14.
–– Tutor-marked
Compulsory assignments
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
–– End-of-module
The arts past and present Option assessments
(AA100) (60 credits) modules
–– Examinations
Awarded
qualification
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
You'll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that Full time: 3 years
includes the recommended module Voices, texts and material
culture (A105) (60 credits) MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
provided are a balance
of print and online
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Electronic versions
Exploring art and visual culture of printed materials
(A226) (60 credits) available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Exploring religion: places, practices, texts and experiences
Online forum
(A227) (60 credits) Optional
Collaborative work
Optional
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Art and its global histories
(A344) (60 credits)
Why is religion controversial?
(A332) (60 credits)
BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (ART HISTORY
AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES)
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/r14
or call 0300 303 5303
21CLASSICAL
STUDIES
BA (HONS) CLASSICAL STUDIES
This degree will You will encounter a range of WHY CHOOSE THIS
develop and deepen your periods and places, including QUALIFICATION?
Classical Athens and Imperial
understanding of the Rome and key sites such as
–– Explore themes such as Classical
myth and Roman imperialism
ancient Greek and Roman Pompeii and Roman Britain. You’ll through primary sources and
worlds through study of explore themes such as classical scholarly criticism.
ancient literature, history, myth and Roman imperialism
through primary sources and –– Gain valuable perspectives on
culture, philosophy, art scholarly criticism. You can also the origins and development
and archaeology. choose to study Latin and ancient of ancient Greek and Roman
Greek. By studying this degree societies, and their
you’ll develop skills in critical cultural legacy.
reasoning, research, analysis, –– Gives you the opportunity to
interpretation and communication, develop a project based on
all of which are valued in independent study.
the workplace. –– Develop skills in critical
A degree in classical studies will reasoning, research, analysis,
also enhance your understanding interpretation and
of many aspects of the modern communication – all much
world, by providing perspectives prized in the workplace.
on the origins and development
of contemporary societies
and cultures.
RELATED
QUALIFICATION
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN CLASSICAL
STUDIES (W62)
openuniversity.co.uk/w62
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (T32)
openuniversity.co.uk/t32
22QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q85
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
The arts past and present Option TOTAL CREDITS 360
(AA100) (60 credits) modules
Awarded Oct 2018
qualification Register by 13 Sep 2018
Feb 2019
You'll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that
Register by 10 Jan 2019
includes the recommended module Voices, texts and
material culture (A105) (60 credits)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No specific requirements
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
Exploring the classical world (A229) (60 credits) OR
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
–– Tutor-marked
Reading classical Greek: language and literature assignments
(A275) (60 credits) OR –– End-of-module
Classical Latin: the language of ancient Rome assessments
(A276) (60 credits) –– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
You'll choose a second module from those listed above or Part time: 6 years
60 credits from a selection of arts and humanities modules. Full time: 3 years
For more information go to openuniversity.co.uk/q85
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
provided are a balance
of print and online
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds Electronic versions
of printed materials
(A330) (60 credits)
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
The Roman empire
Online forum
(A340) (60 credits) Optional
Collaborative work
Optional
BA (HONS) CLASSICAL STUDIES
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q85
or call 0300 303 5303
23ENGLISH
BA (HONS) ENGLISH LITERATURE
English literature is a This wide-ranging degree draws WHY CHOOSE THIS
on a rich variety of texts and QUALIFICATION?
broad and accessible
approaches, helping to reveal the –– Learn how to analyse a wide
subject that is important extraordinary scope of English range of texts including fiction,
in its own right and offers literature and its importance in poetry and drama.
connections to many other today’s world. You’ll encounter
–– Explore the work of some
texts from different historical and
kinds of cultural enquiry. cultural settings – including famous authors alongside some
translations – in genres from lesser known – but equally
novels to drama and poetry. fascinating – writers.
At first, your studies will take an –– Choose options in creative
interdisciplinary approach. writing or English language.
Later, more focused modules will –– Develop advanced skills in
help you consolidate your analysis, evaluation and
understanding of literary history communication that are highly
and critical approaches to all the valued in the workplace.
major literary genres. You can also
choose creative writing and
English language options.
As you progress, you’ll become a
more reflective reader of all kinds
of writing, and acquire advanced
skills in analysis, evaluation
and communication.
RELATED
QUALIFICATION
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ENGLISH (W61)
openuniversity.co.uk/w61
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (T32)
openuniversity.co.uk/t32
24QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q66
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
The arts past and present Option TOTAL CREDITS 360
(AA100) (60 credits) modules
Awarded START DATES
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
You'll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that
includes the recommended module Voices, texts and material Feb 2019
culture (A105) (60 credits) Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Based on a mix of:
Reading and studying literature –– Tutor-marked
(A230) (60 credits) assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
Telling stories: the novel and beyond
(A233) (60 credits) planned for October 2019 STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
English literature from Shakespeare to Austen provided are a balance
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
(A334) (60 credits) OR of print and online
Literature in transition: from 1800 to the present
Electronic versions
(A335) (60 credits)
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
A second module from the group above OR
Disc-based media
Advanced creative writing (A363) (60 credits) OR
(e.g. DVD)
Children’s literature (EA300) (60 credits) OR
Language and creativity (E302) (60 credits) Online forum
Optional
Collaborative work
Optional
BA (HONS) ENGLISH LITERATURE
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q66
or call 0300 303 5303
25BA (HONS) ENGLISH LANGUAGE
AND LITERATURE
This degree gives you the You’ll begin by studying WHY CHOOSE THIS
opportunity to investigate interdisciplinary themes, before QUALIFICATION?
exploring writing and speech in a
how the English language wide range of forms, and develop
–– Learn how to analyse a wide
range of texts including fiction,
is used in a variety of your skills in the interpretation of poetry and drama.
global contexts, and study both literary and non-literary texts.
–– Explore the history of the
literature from different You’ll also be able to choose
English language and how it has
modules from across the field of
historical periods and in English, such as creative writing or
become a global language.
diverse cultural settings. twentieth-century literature. –– Have the opportunity to
As you progress you’ll acquire develop a project based on
skills of analysis, the ability to independent study.
comment critically on different –– Learn the skills of critical
kinds of writing, and learn to commentary and complex
develop and sustain complex argument that are highly
arguments. valued in the workplace.
RELATED
QUALIFICATION
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ENGLISH (W61)
openuniversity.co.uk/w61
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (T32)
openuniversity.co.uk/t32
26QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q39
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
The arts past and present Option TOTAL CREDITS 360
(AA100) (60 credits) modules
Awarded START DATES
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
You'll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that
includes the recommended module Introducing English Feb 2019
language studies (L101) (60 credits) Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Based on a mix of:
Reading and studying literature –– Tutor-marked
(A230) (60 credits) assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
Worlds of English
(U214) (60 credits) STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
provided are a balance
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Exploring English grammar (E304) (60 credits) OR of print and online
Language and creativity (E302) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
English literature from Shakespeare to Austen
(A334) (60 credits) OR Disc-based media
Literature in transition: from 1800 to the present (e.g. DVD)
(A335) (60 credits) OR
Online forum
Advanced creative writing (A363) (60 credits) OR Optional
Children’s literature (EA300) (60 credits)
Collaborative work
Optional
BA (HONS) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q39
or call 0300 303 5303
27BA (HONS) ENGLISH LITERATURE
AND CREATIVE WRITING
This degree offers you the Your early studies will be framed WHY CHOOSE THIS
within interdisciplinary themes. QUALIFICATION?
opportunity to study and
You’ll then move onto more –– Learn how to analyse a wide
interpret literature from focused modules in English range of texts including fiction,
different historical periods literature and creative writing, poetry and drama.
and diverse cultural finishing with wide-ranging study
–– Develop and reflect on your own
of various literary genres from
settings and to develop different periods. You’ll also writing and editing practice in
your writing skills in fiction, expand your writing range by several genres.
poetry and life writing. exploring scriptwriting for film, –– Introduces the world of
radio and stage; and learn to publishing and the requirements
develop and sustain complex for a professional presentation.
arguments, comment critically on –– Gain the skills of complex
different texts, and reflect on your argument and critical
own writing practice. commentary, which are highly
valued in the workplace.
RELATED
QUALIFICATION
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ENGLISH (W61)
openuniversity.co.uk/w61
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (T32)
openuniversity.co.uk/t32
28QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q86
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
The arts past and present Option TOTAL CREDITS 360
(AA100) (60 credits) modules
Awarded START DATES
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
You'll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that
includes the recommended module Voices, texts and material Feb 2019
culture (A105) (60 credits) Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Based on a mix of:
Reading and studying literature –– Tutor-marked
(A230) (60 credits) assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
Creative writing
(A215) (60 credits) STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
provided are a balance
Advanced creative writing of print and online
(A363) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
English literature from Shakespeare to Austen
(A334) (60 credits) OR Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Literature in transition: from 1800 to the present
(A335) (60 credits)
Online forum
Optional
Collaborative work
Optional
BA (HONS) ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q86
or call 0300 303 5303
29HISTORY
BA (HONS) HISTORY
Explore a rich variety This degree will develop and WHY CHOOSE THIS
deepen your knowledge of QUALIFICATION?
of people, places and
different periods of history from –– Explore a wide range of
periods, including empire, around 1500 to the late twentieth historical topics, periods
twentieth-century century. By engaging with such and places.
dictators, elites, ideologies exciting and challenging issues as
–– Find out what it means to be
power and warfare, culture and
and ordinary lives, while beliefs, health and medicine, a historian.
developing key skills for imperialism, class and gender – –– Have the opportunity to
work and beyond. you will learn the skills of the develop a project based on
historian in studying historical independent study.
materials; exploring how we –– Study with up-to-date teaching
understand, interpret and debate materials created by experts in
past events; and investigating a the field.
range of critical approaches.
You’ll also acquire critical thinking,
analysis, and communication skills
that are much in demand in
the workplace.
RELATED
QUALIFICATION
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN HISTORY (W66)
openuniversity.co.uk/w66
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (T32)
openuniversity.co.uk/t32
30QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q01
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
The arts past and present Option TOTAL CREDITS 360
(AA100) (60 credits) modules
Awarded START DATES
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
You'll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that
includes the recommended module Voices, texts and material Feb 2019
culture (A105) (60 credits) Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Based on a mix of:
Early modern Europe: society and culture c:1500–1780 –– Tutor-marked
(A223) (60 credits) assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
The British Isles and the modern world, 1789–1914
(A225) (60 credits) STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Empire: 1492–1975 (A326) (60 credits) OR provided are a balance
Europe 1914–1989: war, peace, modernity of print and online
(A327) (60 credits) OR
Electronic versions
The making of Welsh history (A329) (60 credits) of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
You'll choose a second 60-credit module from those above Disc-based media
or 60 credits from a selection of history modules. For more (e.g. DVD)
information go to openuniversity.co.uk/q011
Online forum
Optional
Collaborative work
BA (HONS) HISTORY Optional
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
1
Includes modules in local history and Scottish history offered by our
partner institutions.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q01
or call 0300 303 5303
31BA (HONS) HISTORY AND POLITICS
This degree will develop and deepen your knowledge
of different periods of history while providing a critical
understanding of political ideas, institutions, issues
and theories.
You’ll tackle challenging issues WHY CHOOSE THIS
such as power and warfare, QUALIFICATION?
security and insecurity, global –– Study a range of periods
justice, culture and beliefs, health and societies from 1750 using
and medicine, imperialism and social scientific theories and
resistance, and class and gender. historical analysis.
You’ll learn the skills of both the
–– Offers a choice of modules in
political scientist and the historian:
each subject to match your
studying historical and
interests or requirements.
contemporary problems as well as
future trends. You’ll also gain an –– Develop skills relevant to
adaptable set of skills that includes political and historical research RELATED
critical thinking, and analysis and and writing directed to a range QUALIFICATIONS
communication, which can lead in of audiences. DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
many directions and are greatly –– Gives you the opportunity, tools EDUCATION IN HISTORY
valued by employers. and guidance to develop an AND POLITICS (W64)
independent project on a openuniversity.co.uk/w64
subject of your choice.
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (T32)
openuniversity.co.uk/t32
BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES
(POLITICS) (R23)
openuniversity.co.uk/r23
32QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q97
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
The arts past and present Option TOTAL CREDITS 360
(AA100) (60 credits) modules
Awarded START DATES
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
Investigating the social world Feb 2019
(DD103) (60 credits) Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Understanding politics: ideas and Based on a mix of:
institutions in the modern world –– Tutor-marked
(DD211) (60 credits) assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
The British Isles and the modern world, 1789–1914
(A225) (60 credits) STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
International relations: continuity and change in global politics provided are a balance
(DD313) (60 credits) OR of print and online
Living political ideas
Electronic versions
(DD306) (60 credits)
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Empire: 1492–1975 (A326) (60 credits) OR Disc-based media
Europe 1914–1989: war, peace, modernity (A327) (60 credits) (e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Compulsory
Collaborative work
BA (HONS) HISTORY AND POLITICS Compulsory
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
is subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q97
or call 0300 303 5303
33MUSIC
NEW BA (HONS) MUSIC
This degree will broaden and deepen your musical understanding of a
range of musical practices encompassing western art music, jazz, popular
music, and non-western musics.
You’ll develop the technical skills WHY CHOOSE THIS –– Relevant to a wide range of
to analyse and create music in QUALIFICATION? careers including teaching, arts
different styles, and the critical –– Study a wide range of musical administration, community
skills to discuss music in relation to repertoires and practices, music, and sound recording.
its cultural contexts. You’ll also informed by world-leading –– Open to musicians working in
acquire critical and reflective research. any tradition and at any stage of
skills to develop your own their musical development.
musical practice. –– Create, analyse, perform, and
study the social contexts of
music as part of your degree.
–– Develop practical music making
and performance skills at Trinity
Laban Conservatoire of Music
and Dance.
RELATED
QUALIFICATION
NEW DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN MUSIC (W65)
openuniversity.co.uk/w65
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ARTS AND
HUMANITIES (T32)
openuniversity.co.uk/t32
34QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE R25
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
modules
The arts past and present Option TOTAL CREDITS 360
(AA100) (60 credits) modules
Awarded START DATES
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
You'll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that
includes the recommended module Voices, texts and material Feb 2019
culture (A105) (60 credits) Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
No specific requirements
ASSESSMENT
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Based on a mix of:
Inside music –– Tutor-marked
(A224) (60 credits) assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
Music, sound and technology
(A232) (60 credits) STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
provided are a balance
Central questions in the study of music of print and online
(A342) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
The practice of music making 1 Disc-based media
(CTLU301) (60 credits) (e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Compulsory
Collaborative work
BA (HONS) MUSIC Compulsory
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
1
This module is offered in collaboration with the Trinity Laban
Conservatoire of Music and Dance. (To find out more, go to:
openuniversity.co.uk/collaborative-schemes)
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/r25
or call 0300 303 5303
35PHILOSOPHY
BA (HONS) PHILOSOPHY AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
Philosophy and psychology This degree addresses a range of WHY CHOOSE THIS
philosophical questions, including QUALIFICATION?
seek to answer profound
questions about ethics, politics, –– Investigate profound
questions about ourselves, science, religion, art, and the self. questions about human minds
our minds, our behaviour, It covers core approaches in social, and behaviour from two
and our place in the social cognitive and developmental complementary perspectives.
psychology, and applied aspects
and physical universe. of professional practice. You’ll –– Develop clear, logical thinking
learn to read and understand and communication skills.
scientific and philosophical texts; –– Learn to construct and analyse
to use different research methods; informed, reasoned arguments.
to communicate clearly and –– Understand and use a range of
logically; and to work and research methods.
think independently.
RELATED
QUALIFICATION
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN PHILOSOPHY
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
STUDIES (W63)
openuniversity.co.uk/w63
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