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YOUR 2018–2019 SOCIAL SCIENCES 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 THE SOCIAL SCIENCES Welcome to the social sciences 16 World-leading research – shaping our curriculum 18 FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE Undergraduate courses 19 FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE Postgraduate courses 48 BEFORE YOU GO Other useful information 60 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
on OU courses
WE WILL: YOU CAN EXPECT:
–– help you get a qualification –– materials that are
to suit you and your goals designed with you in mind
–– provide you with the –– continuous innovation –
teaching and learning we’ve been leading the way
resources you’ll need in distance learning for nearly
–– offer a flexible learning 50 years, ensuring education
experience based around is accessible, whatever
you and your life your circumstances
–– use technology and teaching –– access to world-class resources
methods that enhance your whenever you need them
study experience –– qualifications that are
–– be there to support you respected by employers
every step of the way. the world over.
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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 to
go. If you’re determined to
open to everyone. Every year, we 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 For some qualifications you –– A good grasp of the English
you more about how studying may need to be in relevant language. Our courses are
with The Open University works, paid or voluntary employment. taught in English, so if you’re
the courses we offer, how you –– We helped around 22,000 unsure whether your English
pay, and how long your students with disabilities and is at the right level, go to
qualification will take. additional needs last year alone. openuniversity.co.uk/
–– Our students are diverse. englishlanguage for
30% of new undergraduate help and guidance.
students are under 25 and
our oldest students are in
their nineties.
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 We offer a choice of masters
Expand your knowledge degrees which require 180 credits
qualifications. Decide and improve your skillset. and a postgraduate certificate
which type of qualification A diploma of higher education which requires 60 credits.
is best for you. is equivalent to two-thirds
Whatever you choose,
of an honours degree.
we’ll give you:
–– Foundation degree –
FOR UNDERGRADUATES Focus on a particular area –– the flexibility to fit
related to what you’re doing postgraduate study around
–– A degree in a named subject
now, in either a work or your other commitments
Complete modules in a
particular subject to earn voluntary setting. –– the opportunity to
an honours degree. A foundation degree is improve your career
–– An Open degree equivalent to two-thirds –– freedom to follow your
Design an honours degree of an honours degree. passions in depth.
from across a number of –– Certificate of
subjects to meet your own higher education
needs and interests. Get a general grounding
in a subject. A certificate
of higher education is To find out more
equivalent to one-third about how you
of an honours degree.
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 go to
and portfolios. help influence University
openuniversity.co.uk/disability
decisions, meet fellow students
or call us on 0300 303 5303.
and develop new skills.
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
could benefit from starting in 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 its
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 People, work and society areas particularly, but also
Access module (Y032) prepare you for further study on
The following Access module a wide variety of qualifications.
This is a multi-disciplinary module
can prepare you for one or
– you’ll be getting compelling We offer two other Access
more of the qualifications
insights into a wide range of modules, which are more
we offer in social sciences.
areas, including childhood and relevant to other subject areas:
youth studies; social science; Arts and languages
psychology; health; business and Access module (Y031)
law. This will allow you to improve
Science, technology and
your subject knowledge in those
maths Access module (Y033)
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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
–– have a household income (or, credit 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
–– have completed no more page 15 for more information.
than one year of a full-time If you’re studying an Access NEXT STEPS
undergraduate programme module in preparation for an Order an Access
at NQF level 4/SCQF level 7 OU qualification and you live Modules Prospectus
or above, and not completed in England or Wales, you at openuniversity.co.uk/
30 credits or more of OU study. could cover the cost with ug-access or speak to our
a student loan – see page 14 Student Recruitment team
for more information. 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
STAGE 1 worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGES
–– You must complete three stages to
gain an honours degree, two stages 120 CREDITS
for a diploma of higher education or
foundation degree, 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 To complete Stage 2, you’ll
–– You need 120 credits to need a further 120 credits, studying
complete each stage. modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 2
–– You need a set number of credits
to gain your chosen qualification
e.g. you need 360 credits to gain 240 CREDITS
an honours degree.
–– Most students study 60 credits a year.
Diploma of higher education
–– You gain credits by successfully or foundation degree
completing modules…
MODULES
–– With each module you successfully
To complete Stage 3, you’ll
complete, you’ll earn a set number
need a further 120 credits, studying
of credits, usually 30 or 60.
modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
STAGE 3
–– Modules are either compulsory or
selected from a choice of options.
–– You choose the modules you 360 CREDITS
want to study, year by year.
Honours degree
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
You gain a postgraduate
qualification by building up
a set number of credits...
CREDITS
You need:
–– 60 credits to gain a 60 credits at postgraduate level.
postgraduate certificate
–– 120 credits to gain a
postgraduate diploma
–– 180 credits to gain a Postgraduate certificate
masters degree.
You gain credits by successfully
completing modules…
MODULES A further 60 credits at postgraduate
level – total 120 credits.
–– With each module you successfully
complete, you’ll earn a set number
of credits, usually 30 or 60.
–– Modules are either compulsory or Postgraduate diploma
selected from a choice of options.
–– You choose the modules you
want to study, year by year.
GETTING STARTED
A further 60 credits at postgraduate
All you need to do is choose which level – total 180 credits.
qualification you want to study and register
on a module that counts towards that
qualification. You can find out more about
the postgraduate qualifications we offer
Masters degree
in social sciences from page 48.
Please note that not all social sciences masters
programmes follow this pattern of study.
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)
FOUNDATION DEGREE/
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)
FOUNDATION DEGREE/
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
The OU gave me the freedom to work a
full-time job and study at the same time
without being stretched way too thin.”
Kerry Gray,
OU graduate
POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
PART TIME | 60 CREDITS A YEAR | 16–20 STUDY HOURS A WEEK
POSTGRADUATE
CERTIFICATE
(60 CREDITS)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
(120 CREDITS)
MASTERS DEGREE
(180 CREDITS)
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 ALREADY HAVE A DEGREE?
your circumstances. you only start paying it back when You might still qualify for a student
you earn more than the income loan. You need to be living in
FOR UNDERGRADUATE threshold (currently £25,000). England or Wales and looking
to study an eligible qualification.
You’ll pay on a module-by-module
EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS
basis, rather than for your whole For more information go to
qualification at the start. See INCOME EACH MONTHLY openuniversity.co.uk/quals.
YEAR BEFORE TAX REPAYMENT
below to get an idea of costs.
Up to £25,000 £0 FUNDING – NORTHERN IRELAND
LIVING IN ENGLAND If you live in Northern Ireland you
£27,000 £15
CREDITS COST
could be eligible for a Part-Time
EACH YEAR PER YEAR 1 £34,000 £67.50 Fee Grant of up to £1,230 to help
towards your fees. The amount
30. £1,464 £49,000 £180
depends on how much you earn
60. £2,928 and your study intensity (the
To qualify for a loan you need
number of credits you study).
120. £5,856 to be studying at least one
If you’re not eligible for a Part-Time
module worth 30 credits or
1
2018/19 prices; fees normally increase Fee Grant or if your Part-Time Fee
more and be registered to
annually in line with inflation and the Grant does not cover the full
University’s strategic approach to fees. study for a qualification.
cost of your tuition fees, you can
In England, the cost for a 360-credit If you get a loan: apply for a Part-Time Tuition Fee
honours degree based on today’s Loan. See our website for more
–– you won’t have to pay anything information or call 028 9032 3722.
prices is £17,568.
back for up to four years
LIVING IN NORTHERN IRELAND, –– repayments are based on what FUNDING – SCOTLAND
SCOTLAND OR WALES you earn, not what you owe If you live in Scotland and your
–– payments are deducted personal income is £25,000 or
CREDITS COST
EACH YEAR PER YEAR 2 automatically from your salary less, or you’re on certain benefits,
–– you can pay off the loan and you’re studying at least 30
30. £492 credits, you could qualify for a
early without any penalties
60. £984 Part-Time Fee Grant to cover all
–– any balance outstanding after of your course fees. It isn’t a loan
120. £1,968 30 years will be written off. and you won’t need to repay it.
2
2018/19 prices (exceptions apply); fees ADDITIONAL SUPPORT – WALES
normally increase annually in line with STUDY SUPPORT AND
inflation and the University’s strategic From September 2018, new DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
approach to fees.
students studying part time can If your annual income is less
In Northern Ireland, Scotland also apply for financial support than £25,000, you might be
and Wales, the cost for a typical to help with living costs. There eligible for additional means-
360-credit honours degree based are two new grants available tested funding for study-related
on today’s prices is £5,904. and both are non-repayable: costs, such as travel, childcare
and internet access.
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SELF-FUNDED STUDY –– be studying a masters degree If you get a loan:
It’s easy to pay for your studies which can be completed in no –– you’ll start repaying your
using a debit or credit card or more than three years loan the April after you’ve
by bank transfer. Or spread the –– not currently have a masters graduated or left the course
cost with an Open University degree or equivalent –– repayments are based on what
Student Budget Account – see –– be studying your qualification you earn, not what you owe. You
below for more information. from the beginning. only start paying it back when
you earn more than the income
GET SPONSORED If you get a loan: threshold (currently £17,775)
See whether your company –– you’ll start repaying your –– payments are deducted
or organisation would want loan the April after you’ve automatically from your salary.
to help you learn and develop, graduated or left the course
it’s always worth asking. SELF-FUNDED STUDY
–– repayments are based on what
you earn, not what you owe. You It’s easy to pay for your studies
FOR POSTGRADUATE only start paying it back when using a debit or credit card or
you earn more than the income by bank transfer. Or spread the
You pay for postgraduate
threshold (currently £21,000) cost with an Open University
qualifications module by module.
–– payments are deducted Student Budget Account – see
Please go to our website to see
automatically from your salary below for more information.
the fee listed for your qualification.
–– any balance outstanding after GET SPONSORED
FUNDING – ENGLAND 30 years will be written off.
AND WALES See whether your company
FUNDING – NORTHERN or organisation would want
If you live in England or Wales you
IRELAND AND SCOTLAND to help you learn and develop,
could be eligible for a maintenance
it’s always worth asking.
loan of up to £10,609 from Student If you live in Northern Ireland
Finance England or up to £13,000 or Scotland you could be eligible
from Student Finance Wales. for a fee loan of up to £5,500
To be eligible you must: towards the fees of your
qualification from Student
–– be under 60 years old
Finance Northern Ireland
–– be resident in England or
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or the Student Awards
Wales (although some EU Agency Scotland. To find out more about
students may be eligible) fees and funding, go to
To be eligible you must:
openuniversity.co.uk/ug-fees
–– be resident in Northern or openuniversity.co.uk/pg-fees
Ireland or Scotland or call an OU adviser on
–– be studying for an eligible 0300 303 5303.
postgraduate qualification.
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
THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
SHAPING OUR SOCIETY WHY STUDY WITH US? UNDERGRADUATE
The Faculty of Arts and Social We offer many undergraduate
The social sciences offer Sciences embodies the core qualifications in the social
varied and fascinating values of The Open University, sciences, ranging from the
insights into the world empowering and transforming Certificate of Higher Education
students, societies and cultures in Social Sciences and the Diploma
around you. Our courses through our teaching and research. of Higher Education in Criminology
explore and help you The Faculty is the largest and and Law through to degrees that
understand how society most diverse at The Open University, include the BA (Hons) History and
is made and remade – with some 50,000 students. Politics, BA (Hons) International
Our academics, of international Studies and BA (Hons) Politics,
including how social Philosophy and Economics.
standing, teach a wide range
order is produced and of topics and themes and their This year we are also introducing
sometimes challenged. teaching is recognised as world five new qualifications. These
From consumerism and class or internationally excellent include honours degrees in
capitalism to social justice by independent assessors. criminology and in economics,
The social sciences are subjects together with a Certificate of
and the welfare state, you’re Higher Education in Economics
close to The Open University’s
sure to find our range heart, given our mission to promote and Personal Finance.
of subjects compelling. educational opportunity and social
justice through the provision of
high-quality university education.
I wouldn’t hesitate to
recommend The Open
University. It gives you such
a sense of achievement,
which is a great feeling –
so go for it!”
Sally-Ann Winter,
BSc (Hons) Criminology
and Psychology
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POSTGRADUATE
We offer a number of highly
rated postgraduate qualifications,
from Postgraduate Certificates
I’d recommend Open
in Conflict and Development, University study to anyone
and Social and Psychological thinking of becoming a
Inquiry to taught masters degrees, student; it’s life-changing.
in Development Management, In fact, recently a colleague
Crime and Justice, and Forensic asked me to speak to a new
Psychological Studies. employee and explain to
BEYOND GRADUATION her the benefits of having
a degree in the world
Social science qualifications
provide an excellent foundation of investment banking.
for a wide variety of careers. I did so, and she has
Popular career choices include just signed up with
business, finance, analytical roles, The Open University!”
politics, charitable organisations,
law, human resources, international Catherine Thomas,
development, the media, civil BA (Hons) Politics,
service and the public sector. Philosophy and Economics
Within the public sector,
employment and training
opportunities can be found across
areas including the criminal justice
system, the police, National Crime
Agency, prison and probation
services, as well as administration MORE ONLINE
and management of social Learn more about our social
services. Positions within the science qualifications, and register
civil and diplomatic services for your chosen course, at
and local government are openuniversity.co.uk/courses.
also popular choices.
17WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH –
SHAPING OUR CURRICULUM
The OU’s research in the social sciences focuses on widening participation
and other issues of social importance.
CONVEYING THE Yet, many financial products are RESEARCHING ACCESS
REFUGEE EXPERIENCE unsuitable or too expensive for AND PARTICIPATION
OU researchers have forged new low-income households, and OU IN THE STEM SECTOR
partnerships to understand researchers have shown that many With science, technology,
refugee experiences and how others also lack access to essential engineering and mathematics
governments and non-government financial services. Exclusion in the (STEM) as important drivers of the
organisations have responded to UK is often a by-product of major national and global economy, our
the migrant crisis – the largest trends such as the shift to online geography researchers focus on
humanitarian crisis since the banking, increasing use of ‘Big access and participation in STEM
Second World War. Data’ in credit and insurance, education and labour markets,
and overzealous regulation. Our exploring factors such as gender
Vicky Canning, Umut Erel and
researchers’ proposed solutions equity and the effects of
Marie Gillespie teamed up with
were submitted as evidence to a internationalisation. One area
Keo Films to produce the BAFTA-
House of Lords Select Committee of research in to improving access
winning documentary series for
on Financial Exclusion. to STEM education in Africa via
BBC 2 called Exodus: Our journey
to Europe. To find out more go to distance education has led to
RESEARCHING CRIME, learning design programmes
openuniversity.co.uk/journey-
HARM AND POLICING produced by the OU being used
to-europe.
Criminologists at the OU are core to improve teaching content
FINANCIAL EXCLUSION: members of the Harm and and success rates for students.
CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Evidence Research Collaborative
Citizens in the UK and globally (HERC) – a cutting-edge research
are increasingly expected to take group formed with experts in
responsibility for their own psychology, history, social policy,
financial well-being. This means sociology and youth justice.
MORE ONLINE
they must engage with financial HERC unites contemporary
Find out what else we’re discovering
services, such as payment practice-based research and
openuniversity.co.uk/ouresearch.
systems, credit and saving, if they critical policy analysis in crime,
are to manage their day-to-day harm, policing, criminal justice and
lives, cope with the unexpected criminalisation, with an awareness
and prepare for life after work. of historical, psychological and
social contexts. Find out more
at openuniversity.co.uk/herc.
18FIND AN
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
You can register for the SOCIAL SCIENCES
2018/2019 academic year for
undergraduate qualifications BA (Hons) Social Sciences (R23) 20
from 21 March 2018.
CRIMINOLOGY
We’ve based the qualification
BA (Hons) Criminology (R21) 22
start dates on the first applicable
module(s) you can study as part BA (Hons) Criminology and Law (Q92) 24
of your qualification. BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology (Q98) 26
Modules listed in this prospectus are those ECONOMICS
that are currently available for study – the
exact selection may change over time. BA (Hons) Economics (R30) 28
BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematical Sciences (Q15) 30
ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
BA (Hons) Environmental Studies (Q99) 32
GEOGRAPHY
BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Science (R16) 34
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
BA (Hons) International Studies (Q11) 36
POLITICS
BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Q45) 38
BA (Hons) History and Politics (Q97) 40
PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING
BSc (Hons) Social Psychology (Q83) 42
Other qualifications in psychology and counselling 44
OPEN DEGREE
BA or BSc (Hons) Open (QD) 46
19SOCIAL
SCIENCES
BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES
In a fast changing world, the social sciences seek answers to the big questions we
face as a society. Those answers inform the work of anyone who needs to base their
decisions on the best available evidence – civil servants, policy makers, business
executives and many more.
Designed to be flexible, this WHY CHOOSE THIS ROUTES THROUGH
degree gives you a firm grounding QUALIFICATION? THE DEGREE
in the knowledge and ideas central –– Get to grips with the complex You can choose between a
to the social sciences and allows issues behind today’s headlines. broad-based degree in the social
you to specialise in criminology, sciences or a specialist option
–– Understand social scientific
economics, geography, politics, in criminology, economics,
ideas and insights and apply
psychology or sociology. You can geography, politics, psychology,
these to the real world.
also choose a combination of religious studies or sociology,
modules to suit your interests. –– Learn the tools of the social
depending on your interests or
Whatever path you take, you scientist’s trade.
career aspirations. Your choice
will acquire valuable transferable –– Increase your employment of specialist option will be included
skills opening up employment opportunities across a diverse in the name of your degree, for
opportunities in private, public range of careers. example, BA (Hons) Social
and voluntary sector organisations. Sciences (Criminology).
RELATED
QUALIFICATIONS
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN SOCIAL
SCIENCES (W68)
openuniversity.co.uk/w68
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN SOCIAL
SCIENCES (T06)
20 openuniversity.co.uk/t06QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
You can choose to –– criminology COURSE CODE R23
study a broad range –– economics
TOTAL CREDITS 360
of social science –– geography
subjects or specialise –– politics START DATES
in one of: –– psychology Oct 2018
–– religious studies Register by 20 Sep 2018
–– sociology.
Feb 2019
Register by 10 Jan 2019
The example route shown below is CRIMINOLOGY.
For more information about this and the other available ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
routes, go to openuniversity.co.uk/r23. No specific requirements
Compulsory
modules ASSESSMENT
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Awarded Based on a mix of:
Introducing the social sciences qualification –– Tutor-marked
(DD102) (60 credits) assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Investigating the social world
(DD103) (60 credits) Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
provided are a balance
of print and online
Electronic versions
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Understanding criminology of printed materials
(DD212) (60 credits) available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Compulsory
The uses of social science
(DD206) (60 credits)
Collaborative work
Compulsory
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Crime and justice
(DD301) (60 credits)
Making social worlds
(DD308) (60 credits)
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (CRIMINOLOGY)
and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/r23
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change. or call 0300 303 5303
21CRIMINOLOGY
NEW BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY
Our degree in criminology focuses on topical and often
controversial criminological issues, examining the social,
economic and power relations that change how crime
and justice are understood.
You will learn to apply research WHY CHOOSE THIS
tools, and access and evaluate QUALIFICATION?
qualitative and quantitative data –– Explore controversial issues of
on crime, victimisation and the crime, harm and criminal justice.
societal responses to them. With
–– Evaluate claims made about
an appreciation of criminological
crime, criminals, victims and
theorising and evidence, you will
the criminal justice system.
develop the skills to comment on
crime, victimisation, and responses –– Examine the role of both
to crime and deviance, including theory and research in shaping RELATED
policy questions, at national, knowledge about crime QUALIFICATION
international and global levels. and justice. NEW DIPLOMA OF
–– Offers you the opportunity HIGHER EDUCATION
to study criminological topics IN CRIMINOLOGY (W67)
of your own choosing. openuniversity.co.uk/w67
22QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE R21
modules
Intermediate TOTAL CREDITS 360
qualification
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Introducing the social sciences
Awarded START DATES
(DD102) (60 credits)
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 20 Sep 2018
Feb 2019
Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Introduction to criminology No specific requirements
(DD105) (60 credits) – planned for October 2019
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
–– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Understanding criminology –– Examinations
(DD212) (60 credits) – planned for October 2020
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
provided are a balance
Investigating crime and criminal justice of print and online
(DD215) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology (W67) (e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Optional
Collaborative work
Compulsory
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Crime, harm and the state
(DD311) (60 credits) – planned for October 2020
Current issues in criminology
(DD315) (60 credits) – planned for October 2022
BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure course, fees and funding,
are subject to change and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/r21
or call 0300 303 5303
23BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY AND LAW
Crime, justice and the workings of the law are matters
that affect us all and often dominate the news.
This degree takes a critical and WHY CHOOSE THIS You could also use this degree
analytical view of the role and QUALIFICATION? to access a law conversion course
functions of the legal system, –– Get to grips with the complex to qualify as a solicitor or barrister
and examines its relationship with issues behind today’s crime, in England and Wales.
criminal behaviour. You’ll explore law and justice headlines.
issues such as the role and place
–– Understand, interpret and apply
of law in modern society,
concepts about crime and law
processes of criminalisation,
to the real world.
violence, antisocial behaviour,
and inequality, as well as global –– Learn the tools of the trade
threats from cybercrime, terrorism for these two crucial subjects.
and human rights violations, and –– Increase your employability RELATED
their implications for justice. across careers ranging QUALIFICATION
from advisory services DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
to victim support. EDUCATION IN CRIMINOLOGY
AND LAW (W52)
openuniversity.co.uk/w52
24QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q92
modules
Intermediate TOTAL CREDITS 360
qualification
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
An introduction to law
Option START DATES
(W101) (60 credits)
modules Oct 2018
Awarded Register by 13 Sep 2018
qualification
Feb 2019
Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Investigating the social world No specific requirements
(DD103) (60 credits)
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
–– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Public law and criminal law –– Examinations
(W203) (60 credits)
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
Understanding criminology provided are mostly
online with some print
(DD212) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology and Law (W52) Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Optional
Collaborative work
Optional
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Crime and justice
(DD301) (60 credits)
Choose two modules from:
European Union law (W330) (30 credits)
Law, society and culture (W340) (30 credits)
Exploring legal boundaries (W350) (30 credits)
Justice in action (W360) (30 credits)
BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY AND LAW MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure course, fees and funding,
are subject to change and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q92
or call 0300 303 5303
25BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY
AND PSYCHOLOGY
Criminology and psychology help make sense of crime, criminalisation, criminals and
victims. This qualification will provide you with a critical understanding of both subjects.
It will enable you to question and WHY CHOOSE THIS Please note that this degree
develop your own beliefs and QUALIFICATION? is not accredited by the British
understandings about crime and –– Helps you understand how Psychological Society.
harm. You’ll consider criminal acts criminology makes sense of
and human motivations, but also crime, harm, criminal justice
look beyond them by examining and criminalisation.
the social conditions in which
–– Learn how psychology
crime occurs, the exercise of
explains human interaction
power in response to crimes, the
and conflict and interprets
nature of conflicts when people
crime, criminalisation
interact (individually, in groups
and victimisation.
and as nations) and how and
why societies determine what –– Takes a distinctive and original
they will and won’t tolerate. approach to teaching
criminology and psychology.
–– Enhances your employability in
areas such as the criminal justice RELATED
system and social services. QUALIFICATION
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN CRIMINOLOGY
AND PSYCHOLOGY (W57)
openuniversity.co.uk/w57
26QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q98
modules
Intermediate TOTAL CREDITS 360
qualification
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Investigating psychology 1
Awarded START DATES
(DE100) (60 credits)
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
Feb 2019
Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Investigating the social world No specific requirements
(DD103) (60 credits)
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
–– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Understanding criminology –– Examination
(DD212) (60 credits)
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
The learning materials
Living psychology: from the everyday to the extraordinary provided are a balance
of print and online
(DD210) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology
and Psychology (W57) Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Optional
Collaborative work
Compulsory
Counselling and forensic psychology:
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
investigating crime and therapy
(DD310) (60 credits)
Crime and justice
(DD301) (60 credits)
BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure course, fees and funding,
are subject to change and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q98
or call 0300 303 5303
27ECONOMICS
NEW BA (HONS) ECONOMICS
Economic considerations play an important role in our
personal lives and influence key social and political According to the Department
issues such as government policy, international trade, for Education, OU economics
business decisions, work and climate change. graduates earn the second
highest median pay for UK
By studying this degree, you’ll WHY CHOOSE THIS graduates across all subjects
learn economic concepts, theories QUALIFICATION? and universities one year
and techniques that will enable after graduation.
–– Analyse key real-world topics in
you to understand real world society, such as employment,
problems and help you make more markets, finance, technology
informed decisions in your own and government policy.
life. You’ll be able to specialise in
–– Study econometrics, applying
an area of economics and carry
statistical methods to real
out a project on a topic of your
economic problems using
RELATED
choice. The analytical skills and
specialised software. QUALIFICATIONS
statistical techniques that this
–– Develop skills in analytical NEW DIPLOMA OF
degree develops are highly
thought, research, numeracy HIGHER EDUCATION
valued by employers.
and data analysis that make IN ECONOMICS (W71)
economists highly sought after. openuniversity.co.uk/w71
–– Carry out an economic NEW CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
research project on a topic EDUCATION IN ECONOMICS
of your own choice. AND PERSONAL FINANCE (T36)
28 openuniversity.co.uk/t36QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE R30
modules
Discovering mathematics
(MU123) (30 credits) Intermediate TOTAL CREDITS 360
qualifications
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Awarded START DATES
qualification Oct 2018
You and your money Register by 13 Sep 2018
(DB125) (30 credits)
Feb 2019
Register by 10 Jan 2019
Introducing statistics
(M140) (30 credits) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
No specific requirements.
It is essential to ensure
your mathematical
Economics in context level is appropriate
(DD126) (30 credits) – planned for October 2019 before you register by
taking the online quiz
‘Are you ready?’ at
Certificate of Higher Education in Economics openuniversity.co.uk/ayr
and Personal Finance (T36)
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
–– Interactive computer-
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Running the economy
marked assignments
(DD209) (60 credits)
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Analysing data Part time: 6 years
(M248) (30 credits) Full time: N/A
MODE OF STUDY
Personal investment in an uncertain world The learning materials
(DB234) (30 credits) provided are a balance
of print and online
Diploma of Higher Education in Economics (W71) Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Doing economics: people, markets and policy Online forum
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Compulsory
(DD309) (60 credits)
Collaborative work
Compulsory
Topics in economics
(DD321) (30 credits) – planned for October 2021
A new 30-credit module covering econometrics is planned
for October 2022
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
BA (HONS) ECONOMICS and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/r30
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change or call 0300 303 5303
29BSc (HONS) ECONOMICS AND
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
If you enjoy solving problems and you’re interested in the practical application
of economics and mathematics, this degree is for you.
It will give you a thorough WHY CHOOSE THIS ROUTES THROUGH THE DEGREE
grounding in a broad range of QUALIFICATION? You are strongly advised to
mathematical, statistical and –– Explores fundamental questions complete our Are you ready? quiz
computational skills, and a sound about our physical and to ensure that you have the
knowledge of economic theory – economic world. mathematical skills to successfully
together with a good understanding study the first Stage 1 module
–– Teaches analytical and model
of economic issues. You’ll develop Discovering mathematics (MU123).
building skills applicable to
analytical and model building skills If you achieve a high score in our
a variety of contexts.
that can be applied in a variety of quiz, we offer an intensive start.
contexts, engage in economic –– Develops essential skills for
Go to openuniversity.co.uk/ayr.
debate, and assess different kinds solving real problems and
of evidence and their usefulness making sound judgments –
in relation to economic theories. from your personal finances to MEET THE EXPERTS
By the end of your studies, you’ll be high-level strategic decisions.
Dr Rajiv Prabhakar, an OU
equipped with the knowledge and –– Broadens your experience
lecturer in Economics, regularly
skills needed for a range of roles in of using mathematical and
writes for Guardian Money and
business management, accountancy, statistical software.
the Independent on Sunday
banking, investment analysis, risk
–– Offers a choice of starting on taxation and asset-based
analysis and market research.
points to suit your level of welfare, Rajiv became the sole
mathematical knowledge. academic consultant on the
BBC series Wastemen. The
series used teaching material
on recycling from our entry-
level module Introducing the
social sciences.
30QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
The structure below is for the default start. If you're COURSE CODE Q15
confident about studying mathematics at university level
TOTAL CREDITS 360
and, in particular, are confident and fluent with algebra
and trigonometry, choose the intensive start, which begins START DATES
at a higher level and at a faster pace. Oct 2018
For more information about the best starting point for you, Register by 13 Sep 2018
go to mathschoices.open.ac.uk.
Feb 2019
Compulsory Register by 10 Jan 2019
modules
Discovering mathematics
(MU123) (30 credits) Option ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
modules
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
No specific requirements.
Awarded It is essential to ensure
qualification your mathematical
You and your money
level is appropriate
(DB125) (30 credits)
before you register by
taking the online quiz
‘Are you ready?’ at
Essential mathematics 1 mathschoices.open.ac.uk
(MST124) (30 credits)
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
Introducing statistics
–– Tutor-marked
(M140) (30 credits) assignments
–– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
–– Examinations
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Running the economy
(DD209) (60 credits) STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
Analysing data The learning materials
(M248) (30 credits) provided are a balance
of print and online
Mathematical methods Electronic versions
(MST224) (30 credits) of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Online forum
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Compulsory
Doing economics: people, markets and policy
(DD309) (60 credits) Collaborative work
Compulsory
Linear statistical modelling
(M346) (30 credits)
You’ll choose 30 credits from a selection of mathematics
options, go to openuniversity.co.uk/q15
MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
BSc (HONS) ECONOMICS AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q15
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change or call 0300 303 5303
31ENVIRONMENT
AND
DEVELOPMENT
BA (HONS)
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
This innovative degree combines the social and natural
sciences to offer a truly interdisciplinary understanding
of contemporary environmental issues.
Whether it is the socially uneven WHY CHOOSE THIS
ways in which the consequences QUALIFICATION?
of environmental change are felt, –– Equips you to actively engage
the political factors that influence with some of most significant
whose environmental concerns get issues in the world today.
addressed, or the cultural shifts
–– Combines a thorough
required for sustainable solutions
interdisciplinary grounding
to environmental problems to
in environmental change
take root, the necessity of taking
with a distinctive social
seriously the complex connections
science approach to
between the human and
environmental issues.
biophysical dimensions of
environments are becoming very –– Enhances your employability
apparent. Environmental studies through a highly valued
offers a way of understanding combination of social science
why environmental issues are and natural science knowledge
also always societal issues, and and skills.
how that matters in responding
to them.
RELATED
QUALIFICATIONS
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN
ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES (W58)
openuniversity.co.uk/w58
32QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE Q99
modules
Intermediate TOTAL CREDITS 360
qualification
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Environment: journeys through a changing world
Awarded START DATES
(U116) (60 credits)
qualification Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
Feb 2019
Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Investigating the social world No specific requirements
(DD103) (60 credits)
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
–– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
(iCMAs)
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
–– End-of-module
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Environment: sharing a dynamic planet assessments
(DST206) (60 credits) –– Examinations
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
Environment and society The learning materials
provided are a balance
(DD213) (60 credits)
of print and online
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Diploma of Higher Education in Environmental Studies (W58)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Compulsory
Collaborative work
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Environment: responding to change Compulsory
(SDT306) (60 credits)
Earth in crisis: environmental policy in an international context
(DU311) (60 credits)
BA (HONS) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MORE ONLINE
To find out more about this
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure course, fees and funding,
are subject to change and how to register, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/q99
or call 0300 303 5303
33GEOGRAPHY
BSc (HONS) GEOGRAPHY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
By combining the study of geography and
environmental science, you’ll discover the complexities
OU geographers have
of our relationship with the natural environment.
produced a series of
resources for anyone with
This qualification will enable WHY CHOOSE THIS
an interest in geography
you to understand and consider QUALIFICATION?
or the environment. Go to
responses to the urgent challenges –– Develops your understanding openuniversity.co.uk/
of climate change, globalisation, of interrelationships between geography
development, biodiversity loss, human activity and
migration and urbanisation. It environmental change.
takes a holistic approach to topics
–– Uses geography and
such as deforestation, sustainable
environmental science concepts
water-resource management,
and theories to make sense of
pollution control, conservation
environmental challenges.
and governance. You’ll explore
the consequences and implications –– Enhances your employability
of environmental change for by learning to work between RELATED
sustainability and learn about the the social and natural sciences. QUALIFICATION
social and natural processes and –– Builds key analytical and
CERTIFICATE OF
interactions operating in different reasoning skills necessary
HIGHER EDUCATION
environments. for assessing different forms
IN ENVIRONMENT (T16)
of environmental evidence.
openuniversity.co.uk/t16
34QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE
Compulsory COURSE CODE R16
modules
Awarded TOTAL CREDITS 360
qualification
STAGE 1 120 CREDITS
Environment: journeys through a changing world
START DATES
(U116) (60 credits)
Oct 2018
Register by 13 Sep 2018
Feb 2019
Register by 10 Jan 2019
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Science: concepts and practice No specific requirements
(S112) (60 credits)
ASSESSMENT
Based on a mix of:
–– Tutor-marked
assignments
–– Interactive computer-
marked assignments
–– End-of-module
assessments
STAGE 2 120 CREDITS
Environmental science –– Examinations
(S206) (60 credits) –– Project work
STUDY DURATION
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
MODE OF STUDY
Environment and society The learning materials
(DD213) (60 credits) provided are mostly
online with some print
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
(e.g. DVD)
Online forum
STAGE 3 120 CREDITS
Environment: responding to change Compulsory
(SDT306) (60 credits)
Collaborative work
Compulsory
Earth in crisis: environmental policy in an international context
(DU311) (60 credits)
BSc (HONS) GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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/r16
or call 0300 303 5303
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