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Arts and Humanities Prospectus 2011/2012
Undergraduate and Postgraduate study
INSPIRING LEARNING
A world apart from any

other way of learning
Welcome to The Open University. A place where learning is open to everyone. You can choose from around 600 fascinating courses which allow you to study in a flexible way that fits around you.
Bringing learning to life
Weve taken distance learning to a whole new level by using technology such as podcasts, online forums and interactive media to make learning more engaging and inspiring than ever before. Today, we have a vibrant community of 250,000 students using our unique learning methods to achieve their goals.
Dont let anything stand in your way

Learning can be more affordable than you think last year we helped around 42,000 people with study costs. Worried about taking on too much? Dont be. We offer a choice of levels from introductory and short courses to undergraduate and postgraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees. And if you have a disability or medical condition youll find a range of support services designed with you in mind. Does it work? Our students seem to think so because for the fifth year running theyve ranked us amongst the top three UK universities for student satisfaction1.
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Contents
Why choose The Open University?

Why study the arts and humanities at The Open University?
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Becoming an Open University student

Studying with The Open University How much will it cost? How to pay
Financial support If you have a disability or additional requirements
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How Open University study works

Your guide to courses Your guide to qualifications
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Your guide to careers in arts and humanities Undergraduate study

Where should you start? Undergraduate qualifications Undergraduate courses
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Studying outside the UK What else you should know
Ordering other prospectuses Contact points for advice and registration
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Postgraduate study
Postgraduate qualifications Postgraduate courses
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The inspiring thing about studying with The Open University (OU) is not just what you learn but how you learn. Weve taken distance learning to a whole new level. Well connect you with the things that inspire you, wherever you are and wherever youve come from.
A totally different way of learning
We are the worlds leading provider of flexible and inspiring learning. What sets us apart from other universities is that were not campus-based. You can study in a flexible way that works for you whether youre at home, at work or on the move. Our innovative and inspiring materials bring your course to life in many different ways just imagine learning about your favourite subject through podcasts, downloads and DVDs as well as course books. As the UKs largest university, we offer around 600 courses, leading to more than 250 qualifications. Well challenge you, stretch your understanding and make you question ideas that youve always taken for granted its truly world-class learning.
An excellent reputation
Our many research programmes have helped build the OUs reputation as one of the worlds finest universities. We are constantly pushing back the boundaries of knowledge with discoveries that are benefiting society and helping to change the world. For example, researchers in the Faculty of Arts are at the forefront of the study of history of crime and policing, and are involved in major projects investigating cultural interactions between Britain, Africa and Asia; others have international reputations in fields such as Renaissance art, the music of G.F Handel and the life of . Charles Darwin. Once youve studied with us, youll share the well-deserved reputation all our students have for their energy and drive. Employers large and small understand that studying part time while managing work and personal commitments shows determination, adaptability, motivation and a high level of organisational and problem-solving skills qualities that they value highly.
Our doors are open to everyone

If you think youve got what it takes to study with us, then so do we. In fact, over 40 per cent of new OU undergraduate students in the UK dont have the formal qualifications theyd need to go through a traditional university application process. Theres no doubt that studying with the OU takes hard work and dedication so you do need determination and commitment but youre in control and nothing else gives you the same sense of achievement.
The OUs partnership with the BBC has included collaboration on high-quality TV series including Seven Ages of Britain, A History of Christianity, A History of Scotland, Saving Britain's Past, and Inside the Medieval Mind.
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Choice and flexibility

OU study programmes tend to be less rigid than those at campus-based universities, so you can mix and match courses to build towards a qualification, or just take a single course and not commit yourself any further its entirely up to you. We offer degrees in named subjects but a large number of our undergraduate students graduate each year with an Open degree. This is a BA or BSc where you choose courses from a range of different subjects. It supports study based on personal interest or career development, or both.
World-wide study
Wherever you are in the world, you may be able to study our courses either directly with the OU or though a local partner. For more information, see page 59. We have over 57,000 students outside the UK, either directly registered, studying through a partner or studying a programme validated by the OU.
FACT:
Youre never on your own

Although you work in your own environment, youll never be on your own. Youll have the opportunity to meet your fellow students in tutorials and online forums, and through OUSA (our student association). And there are growing informal networks and peer support groups on Facebook. Youll be joining the OUs learning community the largest in the world! Our 13 regional and national centres, FACT: alongside 350 tutorial venues in the UK alone, ensure you wont feel isolated.
Value for money

Costs vary from course to course but, unlike some other institutions, our fees include relevant study materials, tuition and assessment. And because your study is flexible, you can earn while you learn. Sometimes there will be books you have to buy yourself or borrow from a local library, but were careful to limit the cost as far as we can. The only additional costs will be for your own personal equipment, such as a computer and its consumables. We also recommend that you budget for travel, for example to tutorials or examinations. Your family and friends can support your study by buying OU gift vouchers for special occasions. To buy or redeem vouchers, click www.open.ac.uk/vouchers.
Support throughout your studies

As an OU student youll enjoy full support throughout your studies your tutor will guide and advise you, offer detailed feedback on your assignments, and help with any study issues. Tuition might be in face-to-face groups, via online tutorials, or by phone. Many of our students whove studied elsewhere have said that theyve been better supported at the OU than at their campus-based universities. We have specially developed online resources to help you build the skills and confidence you need to succeed. To find out more, click www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy. If you need to brush up on your study skills, we also offer introductory Openings courses, see pages 2829 for full details.
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Financial support
Depending on your current circumstances, even if youre in employment, you could be eligible for financial support to help pay towards your undergraduate course fees, study costs and other expenses. To find out more about what support is available at undergraduate and postgraduate level, see pages 5758 or click www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport where you can use our eligibility checker to find out what support you could be entitled to.
Top-class teaching
We have an enviable network of around 9000 tutors across the UK, many of whom are practising professionals with strong academic backgrounds, sector specific skills and practical experience. With study materials written by OU academics who are experts in their specialist fields and in distance learning, we provide leading-edge teaching, born out of extensive research and close links with partners such as the BBC.
FACT:
Over 42,000 financial awards were made to OU students last year.
Support for students with a disability or additional requirements

Our expertise in distance learning, combined with a wide range of multimedia materials and personal support, means that we offer a much more accessible system than traditional forms of study. For more information, see page 59 or click www.open.ac.uk/disability.
Why study the arts and

humanities at The Open
University?
The arts and humanities are essential in understanding the modern world. Exploring and analysing human culture and history gives us a deeper insight into the world we live in and how we got here, challenging us, and enabling problems to be approached, and solutions to be found, based upon firm foundations and well reasoned arguments. With a record of excellence in teaching and research, and as one of the best institutions in the world for arts and humanities (with over 35,600 students), our research feeds directly into our teaching. This ensures our courses continue not only to be attractive to study but also reflect the most recent scholarship. We continue to innovate and develop exciting and important new areas. Skills development and employability are at the forefront of our thinking for our students. As well as subjectspecific skills, studying arts and humanities provides an adaptable set of skills for diverse career opportunities. Many of our students study while in employment, while others study with us before entering the job market. Within six months of graduation, 75 per cent of arts and humanities students are either employed or taking further study.
FACT:
Around 11,000 of our students have a disability or additional requirement.
Help for carers

We support lots of students who are looking after people for a variety of reasons, in a variety of circumstances. For more information about the support available, click www.open.ac.uk/studying-while-you-care.
World-class library
As an OU student youll have free access to the OU library (www.open.ac.uk/library) where information is available to you via the internet, rather than you having to visit in person. This means you can access thousands of online ejournals, ebooks, databases and multimedia resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whenever you need it and wherever you are. You can also visit the library at our Milton Keynes campus if youre close enough.
Free online resources

openlearn.open.ac.uk offers free access to some of the OUs study materials for you to try for yourself. Units can take between three and fifteen hours of study and you can: follow a structure or dip in and out of materials get support as part of an online learning community use innovative elearning tools. Although it is free to use the site, it will still be necessary to apply separately to the OU if you wish to study the full course with a tutor and formal assessment, and to gain credits. Were one of the first universities to offer free downloadable course materials via iTunes U. In fact, we were the first university to hit 20 million downloaded tracks. For more information, click www.open.ac.uk/itunes.
Getting off to a good start

We encourage you to start your studies at Level 1. As you progress, youll be learning through a range of media and youll be supported by committed and experienced tutors. As well as our degrees, you can achieve our 120-credit Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities, and our 240-credit Diploma of Higher Education in Humanities as you progress through your studies. Our successful interdisciplinary Level 1 course The arts past and present (AA100) contains a wide range of fascinating topics, giving the best preparation for further study in the arts and humanities, and is the foundation to developing your skills and employability. In 2010, we launched our 30-credit interdisciplinary Level 1 course, Voices and texts (A150), designed to follow on from The arts past and present (AA100). In May 2012, we launch its companion 30-credit interdisciplinary Level 1 course, Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151). These three companion courses enable you to study 120 credits at Level 1 in arts and humanities subjects, providing a firm foundation and preparation for study at Level 2, and also qualifying you for the Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities. This year we also introduce our new Level 2 courses Exploring philosophy (A222), which considers fundamental questions of philosophy; Inside music (A224), which introduces the principles of music and how music works; and Reading and studying literature (A230), which explores a selection of texts from the Renaissance to the present day.
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Vibrant online community

Platform, our social media website (www.open.ac.uk/platform), gives you the chance to get a flavour of OU life before you sign up for a course. You will find expert comments on issues of the day as well as having the opportunity to meet and chat to the OU community.
Active alumni association

Once youve gained your qualification, you can join the OU Alumni Association, our vibrant and active alumni community with 280,000 members worldwide. You will enjoy many membership benefits, including regular newsletters, good networking opportunities and access to the alumni website.
Onwards and upwards postgraduate and research study

On completing your undergraduate degree you may want to consider studying for a masters degree. We offer twoyear programmes in history, English and religious studies, and three-year qualifications in art history, classical studies, music and philosophy. Many of our postgraduate students have gone on to undertake research degrees, while others have used their newly acquired skills to further their careers. Our programmes are ideal for further developing research and analytical skills, and upgrading qualifications after a break from study. They suit anyone with appropriate entry qualifications looking for an intellectual challenge, and our successful postgraduates gain the important personal satisfaction of achieving a worthwhile qualification in an area of long-standing interest.
Literature study a wide range of literature in English from the time of Shakespeare up to the present day. You will focus on novels, poetry and drama, and understand how literary works interact with wider cultural and social developments. Our creative writing courses offer an innovative set of courses with considerable study support that help you develop your own writing skills. Music study music and discover why it is so important to our culture today. Our courses cover music from a wide range of periods, styles and societies. Youll gain and improve skills in careful, critical listening, learn how to write harmony, study musical history, or find out how musical instruments and performance styles have developed. Philosophy learn the techniques of argument and analysis by engaging with philosophy. Youll have the opportunity to ponder the big questions: What is reality? Do emotions conflict with reason? How do we reconcile different world views? Religious studies study a range of religious traditions and cultures, and learn to evaluate their significance and influence. Religion has been central to a wide range of civilisations and cultures throughout history, and remains a powerful force today. Interdisciplinary study is central to OU teaching in the arts and humanities. We offer a range of courses that draw upon the subjects described above and present them in an integrated and interrelated way. For example, there are courses on the Enlightenment and heritage studies.
We allow you to study in the context of a flexible programme where you can choose how much you specialise
We offer a number of qualifications from the specialised single-subject qualifications in history and literature to our humanities degree, which gives you the opportunity to study across a range of areas. The core of the arts and humanities programme consists of courses developed in the Faculty of Arts, widely recognised for excellence in teaching and research. Classical studies study the culture of ancient Greece and Rome and by exploring the interactions of literature, history, philosophy, art and the physical environment during key periods in ancient times you will learn how these civilisations have become an inspiration for contemporary society. You can also learn the classical Greek and Latin languages. English language learn how the English language is used, how literary texts are structured and how to make sense of them. Youll learn to read and write with confidence about literary and non-literary texts, and to debate and analyse sometimes controversial issues. History learn how history helps us to understand the society we live in now and how it came to be, and appreciate differences between cultures and between individuals. You will learn what history is, why it is important and how we study it. History of art study art history and art theory from the Renaissance to the present day, exploring different forms. Youll consider how art has evolved over time, as well as debates surrounding works of art, and you will develop a deeper understanding of how and why art works and why objects look as they do.
Your guide to courses

You can study a series of courses which can count as modules towards a qualification, or just take a single course and not commit yourself any further its entirely up to you.
What are courses?

A course is a module of study that could last from 12 weeks to nine months. With each course you successfully complete youll earn a set number of credits. As you progress through the levels of difficulty, youll grow your knowledge and confidence as well as building up credits that you can combine towards a qualification.
A step-by-step guide to a typical OU course

Choose your course
What are course levels?

Levels are used in education to give an indication of how difficult a course is. The various courses youll study are set at different levels. Our undergraduate courses are at Levels 1, 2 and 3, and these are roughly equivalent to studying in the first, second and third year at a campus-based university. For most of our undergraduate degrees, we strongly recommend that you begin at Level 1 and that you work progressively through the levels to build up your knowledge and skills. See Where should you start? on page 13 for further information.
Register and pay dont forget to check the financial support information on pages 5758 you may be able to study for free
Your study materials will arrive and youll be online and have access to a website where you can contact your tutor and other students on your course
FHEQ, SCQF and NFQI levels

Across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, there are three main systems which are used to define and describe the levels of courses in higher education. Although these different frameworks express complexity in different ways, they are broadly comparable. The table below shows how OU levels correspond to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), and to the National Framework of Qualifications in the Republic of Ireland (NFQI). OU course level Level 1 Typical level of learning First stage of higher-education study FHEQ SCQF level level 4 7 NFQI level 6
You study at home, at work, or on the move Your course may have face-to-face or online tutorials where you can meet other students
Submit your assignments when theyre due your tutor will send you feedback Some students organise informal study groups to support each other
Your course may have a day school or residential school, or an online alternative
Level 2
Nows a good time to start thinking about your next course Level 3 All your assignments are complete and its time to revise Masters Doctoral Complete your end-of-module assessment or take your examination
5 Last stage of a foundation degree; second year of a bachelors degree Final year of a bachelors degree Masters degree Doctorate 6 7 8
8 or 9
6 or 7
9 or 10 7 or 8 11 12 9 10
Youve passed!
Choose and register for your next course.
If you have an NVQ or SVQ

If you have an NVQ or SVQ level 4 or above, you may be able to count it towards an OU qualification (see page 9). If you have NVQs or SVQs at levels 1, 2 or 3, you can still study with us, but you wont be able to count these towards your OU qualification. You should probably start with an Openings course (see pages 2829) or other Level 1 course.
Your guide to qualifications
We have more than 250 highly respected qualifications, made up of undergraduate certificates, diplomas, foundation degrees, honours degrees, and postgraduate certificates, diplomas and masters degrees.
What are credits?

Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a study programme or qualification. At the OU, youll be awarded credits after you have successfully completed a course. The credits system used by the OU is aligned to the national Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) system. The CATS system helps you to move the credits you accumulate from one institution to another. So, if you have completed some previous higher-education study at another institution, you may be able to count it towards your OU qualification.
Not sure which qualification is right for you?

Theres no need to decide your long-term learning goals before you start. You can build up your qualification gradually by earning credits for each course you take, so that as your interests develop you can change your mind along the way. You just need to be sure that the courses you choose, particularly the first ones, are right for you in terms of level, study commitment and meeting your aims.
Are there any entry requirements?

For undergraduate courses in arts and humanities you dont need any formal qualifications, or to pass an entry test to study with us. To gain entry to our postgraduate programmes youll normally need an undergraduate degree or equivalent. However, your previous work experience and study, or qualifications from other higher-education institutions, may all count as programme entry. For more information see the relevant qualification description in this prospectus or click www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate-arts.
How much time does it take?

One credit represents about 10 hours of study. The table below gives you an idea of the timescales involved. Courses Openings course Arts Short course Number of credits 1015 1015 Average time to complete a course Approximately 6 hours a week for up to 20 weeks 89 hours a week for a 12-week course, or 10 hours a week for a 15-week course 1 week at residential school (plus some study before and after) 7 8 hours a week for a 9-month course, or 12 hours a week for a 6-month course 16 hours a week for 9 months
Computers and elearning

Using computers and the internet to enhance your study is an essential part of our study programmes. With the exception of some Openings courses (see pages 2829), youll need a computer and regular and reliable access to the internet.
Residential school course 30-credit course
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English for learning

Our courses are taught in English, so your spoken and written English needs to be appropriate for the level of study. If youre not sure whether you can produce a good standard of academic English for your studies, there is some help and guidance at www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy/english.
60-credit course
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How much time does it take?

Our qualifications are designed to be flexible. So if you want to vary the amount of time you spend studying from year to year, or even take a break for a while, you can. There is no time limit for completion of many OU qualifications, although the courses that contribute to them may change over time. Qualifications with time limits are usually those where either the subject matter of the courses is liable to date, such as computing or where there are professional requirements to complete within a given timescale such as law. Its easy to underestimate the time and commitment needed for part-time study, so its a good idea not to take on too much at first. As you become more experienced and confident you can always take on more. When you begin your studies, we strongly recommend you take only one course at a time.
We offer two different types of degree; a degree in a named subject and our popular Open degree. Degrees in a named subject For a degree in a named subject, such as our BA (Hons) Humanities (see page 17), youll study mainly in your chosen subject, although you can usually include some modules from other subjects too. Almost all these degrees are honours degrees. A 360-credit honours degree is awarded for study at an advanced level; they are divided into four classes (like grades): 1 (first the highest level), 2.1 (upper second), 2.2 (lower second) or 3 (third). An Open degree This is our most popular degree and it lets you choose the combination of modules you study. You can combine a range of modules from similar or different subjects to suit either your particular career or personal interests. For further information please see pages 2627 or click www.open.ac.uk/study-open. The table below shows a summary of our undergraduate qualifications. Qualification/ Credits total credits at required Level 1 Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) (120) 120 Credits at Level 2 Credits Time required required to complete at Level 3 2 years parttime study or 1 year fulltime study1 4 years parttime study or 23 years fulltime study1 5 years parttime study or 3 years fulltime study1 6 years part-time study or 34 years full-time study1
What qualifications does the OU offer in arts and humanities?

Undergraduate
Certificates A certificate can be a first-step qualification in its own right, or a stage to mark your achievements on the way to a degree, and shows that you are capable of studying successfully at university level. A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is a nationally recognised 120-credit qualification for study that is equivalent to the first year of a full-time degree. Diplomas A diploma shows that you are capable of extended study at university level, and that could be valuable, especially if you want to go on to further professional or academic training or study. A Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) is a nationally recognised 240-credit qualification for study that is equivalent to the first two years of a full-time degree. Degrees An undergraduate or bachelors degree is a widely recognised higher-education qualification that can help you progress in your career. While you are studying for your degree you will learn about your chosen subject(s) and develop your analytical, intellectual and writing skills. Degree-level study will demonstrate that you can understand complex information, meet deadlines, work independently and in a team, solve problems and communicate with confidence.
120 Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) (240) Degree 120 without honours (300) Degree with 120 honours (360)
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The timings assume full-time study is similar to that of full-time education (120 credits per year), with part-time study at half this rate.
Postgraduate
We offer postgraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees. To study our postgraduate qualifications you will normally need to have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent). However, your previous work experience and study, or qualifications from other highereducation institutions, may also count as programme entry, or even credit towards the qualification itself. Certificates A postgraduate certificate is designed to provide you with specialised knowledge and gives you a record of academic accomplishment. You will need 60 credits for a postgraduate certificate. Diplomas A postgraduate diploma will involve more study than a postgraduate certificate and will give you the opportunity to specialise in areas that are of particular relevance to you. You will need 120 credits for a postgraduate diploma. Degrees A postgraduate/masters degree builds on a postgraduate diploma by providing an opportunity to carry out an in-depth study for a project or dissertation. You will need 180 credits for a postgraduate degree. See pages 4655 or click www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate-arts for information on our postgraduate opportunities. The table below shows a summary of our postgraduate qualifications. Postgraduate qualification Certificate Diploma Masters degree
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Counting previous study towards an OU qualification

Any higher-education level studies youve successfully completed elsewhere may count towards your OU degree or other qualification. We enable you to do this by awarding you a certain amount of transferred credit. By transferring credit gained from previous study, you can reduce the number of credits you need from OU study to achieve your qualification. If you want to transfer credit, we recommend you investigate the option as soon as possible, as transferred credit may affect your choice of courses. To find out whether you are able to use any of your previous study to count towards your qualification, please contact our Credit Transfer Centre. Click www.open.ac.uk/credit-transfer Call +44 (0)1908 653077 Email credit-transfer@open.ac.uk
Academic credit in Europe

If you are looking to use your OU credit in Continental Europe, you may be interested to know of the existence of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This is the system commonly used in the EU for measuring study workload. Since the systems dont compare like with like, and ECTS doesnt take account of academic level, direct comparisons are difficult to make. However, broadly, at any given level, 60 OU credits would be worth 30 ECTS points, and 30 OU credits would be worth 15 ECTS points. If you have completed study that is recorded in ECTS points, and you want to count this towards your OU qualifications please contact the Credit Transfer Centre for advice.
Credits required at postgraduate level 60 120 180
Time required to complete 1 year part-time study1 2 years part-time study1 33 years parttime study1
The timings assume full-time study is similar to that of fulltime education (120 credits per year), with part-time study at half this rate. As well as these taught postgraduate qualifications we also offer research degrees (PhDs etc). For more information see www.open.ac.uk/research-prospectus.
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Your guide to careers in arts and humanities

Your route to self improvement, skills development and career enhancement.
Why study arts and humanities?
Studying arts and humanities prepares graduates with an adaptable set of skills that can give entry to a vast range of occupations leading in a number of career directions. According to the latest UK Destinations of Leavers Survey 75 per cent of arts and humanities graduates from UK universities were in employment or taking further study within six months of completing their degree.
Career opportunities
Depending on the degree you choose, openings can be found in: national, regional and local government, roles in public administration, the civil service or social services, planning, problem solving advertising, marketing, journalism, publishing, public relations and work where written communication plays a major part information management, law, teaching and education related roles business, banking and the retail sector. Other popular career paths include human resources, the arts, or working for charities and campaigning organisations. To find out more, click www.open.ac.uk/careers.
Transferable skills
As well as the specific knowledge gained from studying an OU qualification, youll develop many transferable and work related skills that are highly valued by employers (often called employability skills). For arts and humanities graduates these skills include the ability to: select and analyse relevant data and present conclusions concisely and logically deal with large amounts of complex information communicate effectively, clearly and accurately with others orally and in writing put together reasoned arguments and question assumptions think both creatively and critically use ICT effectively and be able to interpret data be competent in team and project work work independently, evaluate your own performance and take steps to improve it.
Destination statistics
All UK graduates are invited to complete the Destinations of Leavers Survey six months after they have graduated. Of OU arts and humanities graduates who responded to the latest survey: 70 per cent of English language and literature graduates were in work. Of those graduates who changed to a new employer, 67 per cent of history graduates and 89 per cent of English language and literature graduates said that their qualification was a formal requirement or an advantage. 26 per cent of humanities graduates progressed into further study; the most popular subjects being social science research, art, teaching, psychology, theology and music.
OU students have got that unique skill set or background that perhaps our standard graduates dont have, they have thought about their career and how theyre going to fit that in with the rest of their life as well. Thats a very potent blend and already gives them a competitive advantage.
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OU Careers Advisory Service

Our award-winning website (www.open.ac.uk/careers) provides information on all aspects of career planning, from deciding on the right career for you, to writing a CV and interview techniques. You can also read real stories from OU students about the ways OU study changed or helped progress their career. Our publication OU Study and Your Career looks at reasons why people study with the OU, the value of OU qualifications, the issues you may want to consider when choosing your course and how to explore your career ideas. You can request a copy from our Student Registration & Enquiry Service or view it on the Careers Advisory Service website at www.open.ac.uk/careers. Registered students or graduates who have studied with the OU within the last three years are eligible for the following services: Careers consultation contact and talk with a careers adviser. Online forums join topic or subject-based forums where you can ask questions and receive replies from a careers adviser and support from other OU students. Employer Showcase find out about employers who are keen to recruit OU graduates. Online vacancy service find a job through our Careers Advisory Service and Graduate Prospects. Click www.open.ac.uk/careers for information about all the above services.
Support for students outside the UK

Our careers advisory service is predominantly UK and Ireland based, but if you are a student in Continental Europe we can help in providing: sources of career information and guidance help to gain recognition of OU qualifications in European countries general information on career planning and job-seeking skills and strategies. Students based overseas and studying through our partner organisations should check with their host organisation what services are available to them.
Employer sponsorship
Your employer may support your studies in some way. Highlighting some of the key advantages of studying with us will strengthen your case. We can help you make out a case for sponsorship. For more information please call our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on +44 (0)845 300 60 90.
FACT:
Over 50,000 employers have sponsored their staff on OU courses.
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Undergraduate study
Undergraduate study
Maybe youre intrigued by ideas about human existence, the worlds religions, science, technology and medicine; or perhaps youd like to explore peoples ideas and beliefs, their cultural practices and the objects they have made. Our arts and humanities qualifications and courses cover many different aspects of culture and allow you to study at certificate, diploma or degree level.
Where should you start? Undergraduate qualifications
Humanities Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities (C98) Diploma of Higher Education in Humanities (E64) BA (Hons) Humanities (B03) BA (Hons) Humanities with one or two specialisms (B03) Arts and combined subject degrees BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (B39) BA (Hons) English Literature (B66) BA (Hons) History (B01) BA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychological Studies (B43) BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (B45) The Open Programme
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Undergraduate courses
Openings introductory courses to build your confidence 28
Arts Short courses Level 1 30- and 60-credit courses Interdisciplinary study Classical studies English language History History of art Literature and creative writing Music Philosophy Religious studies Related courses 29
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Where should you start?

At undergraduate level, the best place to start for almost everybody is with a Level 1 course. But choosing the right type of course at Level 1 is very important.
There are three types of Level 1 course that make ideal starting points: 10- or 15-credit Openings courses 30- or 60-credit key introductory courses 10- or 15-credit Short courses.
Which type of Level 1 course is right for me?

Start with our 15-credit Openings course Making sense of the arts (Y180) if
you are new, or returning to study, and need to build your confidence and skills.
Start with our 60-credit key introductory course The arts past and present (AA100) if
you are confident about studying at university level.
Start with a 10- or 15-credit Short course if
you are confident and ready to explore a subject of special interest to you.
Openings courses: are an ideal starting point for new learners offer a gentle introduction to study, in a range of subjects help to build key study skills and confidence for further study give you lots of help from a personal tutor support you all the way have no exams last a maximum of 20 weeks. See pages 2829 for more information on this and other Openings courses.
Key introductory courses: are a first step towards a qualification give you a firm foundation for further study at Levels 2 and 3 provide plenty of support from a tutor develop your skills and subject knowledge last from six to nine months. See page 31 for details of The arts past and present (AA100).
Short courses: offer bite-sized chunks of study in fascinating subjects will give you a taster of distance learning provide online and/or telephone study support last from 12 weeks to five months. See pages 2930 for more information and a list of courses.
Afterwards, youll be ready to study our key introductory Level 1 course The arts past and present (AA100) (see page 31).
Register for the next module in your chosen qualification or study Voices and texts (A150) and/or Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151) (see page 31).
So before you decide:
Study another Short course or study The arts past and present (AA100), our key introductory Level 1 course.
How do I decide the best option for me?

The best option for you is one that: is pitched at the right level and pace of learning fits in with the number of hours you can study each week matches your study goals.
read through this prospectus select a subject or qualification that interests you Alternatively, click www.open.ac.uk/study/choosinglevel1 to use our Choosing your first Level 1 course tool or call +44 (0)845 300 60 90 for further information and advice.
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Undergraduate qualifications
Whatever qualification youre thinking of, the best place to start for almost everybody is at Level 1. Its the sort of study youd do in the first year at a campus-based university, and you wouldnt expect to skip that! Level 2 study is demanding, and we find our students are most successful when theyve done the groundwork that Level 1 is specifically designed to cover.
Youll also get

Depending on which degree you study towards, you can also qualify for a: Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities (C98) this CertHE is a broad introduction to the arts and
humanities across a range of subjects (see opposite).
Diploma of Higher Education in Humanities (E64) this DipHE follows on from the CertHE with the option
to specialise in one or more subjects (see page 16).
The diagram below shows just one way that you could study towards an honours degree in humanities and claim a CertHE and DipHE along the way. See page 17 for a full list of the module options. The arts past and present (AA100) 60 credits Voices and texts (A150) 30 credits
Choosing your qualification

A broad-based degree in humanities
If you wish to sample the full range of subjects and ideas that the arts and humanities have to offer you can study either of the following two degrees: BA (Hons) Humanities (B03) our honours degree in humanities allows you to combine modules studying different aspects of culture and the arts, which is perfect if you have a broad range of interests (see page 17). Or, if you prefer, you can specialise in one or two subjects chosen from classical studies, creative writing, English language, French, German, history, history of art, literature, music, philosophy, religious studies and Spanish. Open degree (BD) with our flexible and popular Open degree you choose what you want to study from a range of subjects that match your personal and/or career interests (see page 26 or click www.open.ac.uk/study-open).
Level 1
Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151) 30 credits You can now claim the CertHE in Humanities (C98) Understanding global heritage (AD281) 60 credits
Level 2
A degree in one or two subjects

Depending on the subject(s) that most interest(s) you and how specialised you wish to become, you can choose between two kinds of degree: a single-subject named degree such as the BA (Hons) History (B01) (see page 22)
From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830 (A207) 60 credits You can now claim the DipHE in Humanities (E64) 20th century literature: texts and debates (A300) 60 credits Art of the twentieth century (AA318) 60 credits You can now claim the BA (Hons) Humanities (B03)
Whichever pathway you choose we offer a wide range of options.
Which courses you choose depends on the qualification you hope to obtain. The Qualifications section of this prospectus tells you the courses that count as modules of specific qualifications (see pages 1524). For descriptions of arts and humanities courses see pages 2845.
Level 3
a combined-subject named degree for example a BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (B39) (see page 20).
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Humanities
Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities (C98)

This certificate offers you a broad introduction to the arts and humanities across a range of subjects, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, music and English. Your study experience will be equivalent to the first year of a full-time degree and will provide core subject knowledge and study skills needed for both higher education and distance learning, to help you progress to Level 2 study. For this 120-credit certificate you require: 60 credits from the following Level 1 compulsory module: Title The arts past and present Action in French (French summer school) Andante: beginners Italian Archaeology: the science of investigation Auftakt: intermediate German Beginners Chinese Bon dpart: beginners French Croeso: beginners Welsh Design and the Web Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century Digital photography: creating and sharing better images Discovering psychology Code AA100 LXR122 L195 SA188 L130 L197 L192 L196 T183 U101 T189 DSE141 Credits Page 60 10 30 10 30 30 30 30 10 60 10 30 31
Title English for academic purposes online En rumbo: intermediate Spanish Ethics in real life Heritage, whose heritage? Introducing the social sciences Introducing the social sciences part one Introducing the social sciences part two Introduction to counselling Making sense of the arts Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture Ouverture: intermediate French Portales: beginners Spanish Rundblick: beginners German
Code L185 L140 A181 A180 DD101 DD131 DD132 D171 Y180 A151 L120 L194 L193 A177 A182 A179 A174 TM190 L150 A150
Credits Page 30 30 15 15 60 30 30 15 15 30 30 30 30 10 15 10 10 10 30 30
29 29 43
29 31

And 60 credits from the following optional Level 1 modules:
Shakespeare: an introduction Small country, big history: themes in the history of Wales Start listening to music Start writing fiction The story of maths Vivace: intermediate Italian Voices and texts
30 30 30 30

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31
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You can only count up to 30 credits of short modules (i.e. 10- or 15-credit modules) towards this qualification.
Click www.open.ac.uk/study for details.
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Diploma of Higher Education in Humanities (E64)

This diploma offers you a broad introduction to the arts and humanities and the option to specialise in one or more subjects, including history, art history, philosophy, creative writing, classical studies, religious studies, music, English, French, German and Spanish. It is designed to follow on from the CertHE in Humanities (C98) and if you have completed the CertHE, you will already be half way towards this diploma. Your study experience will be equivalent to the first two years of a full-time degree and will provide both the subject knowledge and the study skills needed to progress to Level 3 study. This diploma can provide pathways to BA (Hons) Humanities, BA (Hons) History, BA (Hons) English Literature, BA (Hons) English Language and Literature, and BA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychological Studies. Your choice of modules for this diploma will determine which degree(s) you are eligible for, so you must ensure that the modules you choose for this diploma will also count towards the degree you are aiming for.
For this 240-credit diploma you require: 120 credits from the Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities (C98) (see page 15) And 60 credits from the following optional modules: Level 2 optional modules Title Art and its histories Creative writing Doing philosophy Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 Exploring philosophy Exploring the classical world Exploring the English language or Worlds of English From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830 Inside music Introducing religions Code A216 A215 AXR271 A200 A222 A219 U211 U214 A207 A224 A217 Credits Page 60 60 10 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 30 15 60 60 30 37 38 41 35 41 33 34 34 32 40 42 35 38 33 33 37
Medicine and society in Europe: A218 15001930 Reading and studying literature Reading classical Greek: language and literature Reading classical Latin The technology of music Understanding global heritage World archaeology Level 2 optional modules English local history to c.1550 Envol: upper intermediate French Exploring psychology Motive: upper intermediate German Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish COXR205 L211 DSE212 L203 L204 A230 A275 A297 TA212 AD281 A251
The art history residential school AXR272
32 33
And 60 credits from the following or from the list above: 60 60 60 60 60 60

English local history from c.1550 COXR206
44
You can only count up to 30 credits of short modules (10- or 15-credit modules) towards this qualification.
Collaborative modules for further information, click www.open.ac.uk/collaborative-schemes.
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BA (Hons) Humanities (B03)

This degree allows you to combine modules on different aspects of the arts what people thought, made and practised and their meaning and values in the past and today. Interdisciplinary modules such as The arts past and present (AA100) and From Enlightenment to Romanticism c. 17801830 (A207) will help you develop a broad knowledge of the arts and humanities. You can also choose up to two specialisms in a range of areas including: art history; classical studies; English language; French; German; Spanish; history; literature; music; philosophy; creative writing; and religious studies.
For this 360-credit degree you require: 60 credits from the following compulsory module: Level 1 compulsory module Title The arts past and present Code AA100 Credits Page 60 31
And at least 240 credits above Level 1, of which 120 must be at Level 3, from any current undergraduate module with A in the code (e.g. A207, or EA300), or the optional modules listed below (subject to the rules about excluded combinations). Level 2 optional modules Exploring the English language or U211 Worlds of English Motive: upper intermediate German Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish Level 3 optional modules A buen puerto: advanced Spanish English grammar in context The art of English Variationen: advanced German L314 E303 E301 L313 60 60 60 60 60
60 60 60 60 60
34 34
U214 L203
Youll also get

Along the way, you can achieve a Certificate of Higher Education and a Diploma of Higher Education in Humanities.
Envol: upper intermediate French L211 L204
Start with
Our key introductory Level 1 course, The arts past and present (AA100), takes you on an exciting journey from the ancient world through to the present. After AA100, we recommend studying Voices and texts (A150) and Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151). Designed to follow AA100, these Level 1 modules prepare you for Level 2 study, and you can count the 60 credits you gain towards the free-choice element of this degree.
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Mises au point: advanced French L310
35
And a maximum of 60 credits of free choice from any OU modules to bring your total number of credits to 360. Within the total, you must ensure that you have at least the required minimum number of credits at each level and no more than 30 from 10- or 15- credit modules.
If you have studied with us before, you can see which discontinued modules count towards this qualification on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study-arts.
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BA (Hons) Humanities with specialisms

If you want a BA (Hons) Humanities degree that shows you have concentrated your studies in one subject, you must include at least 120 credits from the appropriate set of modules below, and at least 60 of those must be at Level 3. If you want a degree with two specialisms, you must include at least 120 credits from each of two sets of modules, with at least 60 credits from each set at Level 3. You cannot combine the following specialisms: two languages if you want to specialise in languages you should choose the BA (Hons) Modern Language Studies (B30) (see www.open.ac.uk/study) English language and literature if you want to study these two subjects, you should choose the BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (B39) (see page 20) creative writing and literature if you want to study these two subjects, you should choose the BA (Hons) English Literature (B66) (see page 21).
With English Language

Level 2 Title Worlds of English Level 3 English grammar in context The art of English E303 E301 60 60 35 35 Code U214 Credits Page 60 60 34 34 Exploring the English language or U211
With French
Level 2 Title Level 3 Mises au point: advanced French L310 60
Code
Credits Page 60
Envol: upper intermediate French L211
With German
Level 2 Title Motive: upper intermediate German Code L203 Credits Page 60
With Art History

Level 2 Title Art and its histories Understanding global heritage Level 3 Art of the twentieth century Renaissance art reconsidered
1
Code A216 AD281 AA318 AA315
Credits Page 60 15 60 60 60 37 37 32 38 38
Level 3 Variationen: advanced German L313 60
The art history residential school1 AXR272
With History
Level 2 Title Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 Level 3 Empire: 14921975 Residential school. Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 A326 AXR312 60 10 36 36 Code A200 Credits Page 60 35
You are strongly recommended to study AXR272
With Classical Studies

Level 2 Title Exploring the classical world Reading classical Greek: language and literature Reading classical Latin World archaeology Level 3 Continuing classical Latin Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds A397 A330 30 60 34 34 Code A219 A275 A297 A251 Credits Page 60 60 30 30 33 33 33 33
AA312
60
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With Literature
Level 2 Title Reading and studying literature Level 3 Childrens literature Shakespeare: text and performance The nineteenth-century novel EA300 AA306 AA316 A300 60 60 60 60 39 39 39 39 Code A230 Credits Page 60 38
With Creative Writing

Level 2 Title Creative writing Level 3 Advanced creative writing A363 60 39 Code A215 Credits Page 60 38
20th century literature: texts and debates
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With Music
Level 2 Title Inside music Level 3 From composition to performance: musicians at work AA302 60 40 Code A224 Credits Page 60 40
With Religious Studies
Level 2 Title Introducing religions Level 3 Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence Religion today: tradition, modernity and change Code A222 Credits Page 60 60 41 41 AA307 AD317 60 60 42 42 Code A217 Credits Page 60 42
With Philosophy
Level 2 Title Exploring philosophy Level 3 Thought and experience: themes AA308 in the philosophy of mind
With Spanish
Level 2 Title Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish Level 3 A buen puerto: advanced Spanish
Code L204
Credits Page 60
You are strongly recommended to also study Doing philosophy (AXR271) for this specialism.
L314
60
Click www.open.ac.uk/study for details
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Arts and combined subject degrees

BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (B39)
This degree offers the opportunity to explore aspects of English language and literature. You will investigate how the English language is used in a variety of contexts, and you will study literature from different historical and cultural settings. You can choose from a wide range of English language and literature modules, including creative writing options. As you progress you will acquire language analysis skills, the ability to critically comment on different kinds of writing, and learn to develop complex arguments. The skills gained on this degree are highly valued in a broad range of careers, including teaching, the media, and business.
For this 360-credit degree you require: 180 credits from the following compulsory modules: Level 1 compulsory module Title The arts past and present Level 2 compulsory modules Exploring the English language or U211 Worlds of English Reading and studying literature U214 A230 60 60 60 34 34 38 Code AA100 Credits Page 60 31
And 60 credits from the following optional Level 3 literature modules: Level 3 optional modules Advanced creative writing Childrens literature Shakespeare: text and performance The nineteenth-century novel 20th century literature: texts and debates A363 EA300 AA306 AA316 A300 60 60 60 60 60 39 39 39 39 39
Youll also get

Start with
And 60 credits from the following optional Level 3 English language modules: Level 3 optional modules English grammar in context The art of English E303 E301 60 60 35 35
And a maximum of 60 credits of free choice from any OU modules to bring your total number of credits to 360. Within the total, you must ensure that you have at least the required minimum number of credits at each level and no more than 30 from Openings modules or the Short module Science starts here (S154). If you have studied with us before, you can see which discontinued modules count towards this qualification on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study-arts.
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BA (Hons) English Literature (B66)

This degree provides you with the opportunity to explore aspects of English literature. There will be an emphasis on studying literature from a range of historical and cultural settings, including texts in translation from different literary traditions. You can choose from an exciting variety of English literature modules, and also creative writing and English language modules. As you progress you will acquire skills in the critical analysis of different kinds of writing, and develop the ability to express sophisticated ideas and arguments. The skills taught in this degree are highly valued in a broad range of careers, including teaching, the media and business.
For this 360-credit degree you require: 120 credits from the following compulsory modules: Level 1 compulsory module Title The arts past and present Level 2 compulsory module Reading and studying literature Level 3 optional modules Shakespeare: text and performance The nineteenth-century novel 20th century literature: texts and debates AA306 AA316 A300 60 60 60 39 39 39 A230 60 38 And 60 credits from the following optional modules: Code AA100 Credits Page 60 31
Youll also get

And at least 120 credits, including at least 60 at Level 3, from the following optional modules: Level 2 optional modules Creative writing Worlds of English Level 3 optional modules Advanced creative writing Childrens literature Shakespeare: text and performance1 The art of English The nineteenth-century novel 20th century literature: texts and debates1
1
Start with
A215 U214 A363 EA300 AA306 E301 AA316 A300
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
38 34 34 39 39 39 35 39 39
Exploring the English language or U211
1
If not counted as an optional module in the group above
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BA (Hons) History (B01)

If you study this degree you will develop and deepen your knowledge of a wide range of topics and periods in history, from antiquity to the late twentieth century. To help you achieve the required 360 credits, we recommend a number of alternative routes with different combinations of modules, each route identified with particular historical interests. You will undertake your study within a broad framework designed to meet high national standards for single-subject history degrees. To find out more, click www.open.ac.uk/study-arts. You will develop a range of skills in knowledge management, oral and written communication, and information and communications technologies, all of which will be valued in the modern workplace. After the compulsory module Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 (A200), theres a wide range of modules and subjects to choose from. Exploring the classical world (A219); Empire: 14921975 (A326) and Medicine and society in Europe 15001930 (A218) are among the current options.
And 120 credits, including at least 60 credits at Level 3, from the following optional modules: Level 2 optional modules Title Exploring the classical world Medicine and society in Europe 15001930 Understanding global heritage World archaeology English local history to c.1550 English local history from c.1550 Level 3 optional modules Crime and justice Empire: 149219752 Living political ideas Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence Renaissance art reconsidered Residential school. Total war and social change: Europe 191419551 Total war and social change: Europe 191419552 Modern Scottish history: 1707 to the present Medieval and early modern Scotland Local history via the internet DD301 A326 DD306 A330 AA307 AA315 AXR312 60 60 60 60 60 60 10 45 36 45 34 42 38 36 Code A219 A218 AD281 A251 COXR205 COXR206 Credits Page 60 60 60 30 60 60 33 35 32 33

Start with
Our key introductory Level 1 course, The arts past and present (AA100), takes you on an exciting journey from the ancient world through to the present. After AA100, we recommend studying Voices and texts (A150) and Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151). Designed to follow AA100, these Level 1 modules prepare you for Level 2 study, and you can count the 60 credits you gain towards the free-choice element of this degree. For this 360-credit honours degree you require: 120 credits from the following compulsory modules: Level 1 compulsory module Title The arts past and present Level 2 compulsory module Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 Level 3 optional modules Empire: 14921975 Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 A326 AA312 60 60 36 36 A200 60 35 Code AA100 Credits Page 60 31
AA312 CDDR300 CDDR320 COXR305
60 60 60 60
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1 2
Highly recommended. Only if not studied as the optional history module opposite.
And 60 credits from the following optional history modules:
Collaborative modules for further information, click www.open.ac.uk/collaborative-schemes.
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BA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychological Studies (B43)

Philosophy and psychology seek to answer profound questions about us, our brains and behaviour, and our place in the universe. By studying both in combination youll have learned to read and understand complex texts; to construct and analyse arguments; to understand and analyse statistical information; and to express your ideas clearly and logically. These skills are relevant to a broad range of career opportunities, including advertising and marketing, social services, administration and management. Completion of this degree course will not make you eligible for recognition for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) by the British Psychological Society. After the compulsory psychology module Exploring psychology (DSE212) you can choose to study either cognitive or social psychology. Compulsory philosophy modules include Exploring philosophy (A222) and Thought and experience: themes in the philosophy of mind (AA308).
For this 360-credit honours degree you require: 60 credits from the following optional modules: Level 1 optional modules Title Introducing the social sciences or Introducing the social sciences part one and Introducing the social sciences part two or Introducing the social sciences part one and Discovering psychology The arts past and present Level 2 compulsory modules Exploring philosophy Exploring psychology Level 3 compulsory module Thought and experience: themes AA308 in the philosophy of mind Level 3 optional modules Cognitive psychology Social psychology: critical perspectives on self and others DD303 DD307 60 60 45 45 60 41 A222 DSE212 60 60 41 44 Code DD101 DD131 DD132 DD131 DSE141 AA100 Credits Page 60 30 30 30 30 60 43
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And 180 credits from the following compulsory modules:
Start with
Depending on your interests, either The arts past and present (AA100) or Introducing the social sciences (DD101) (or Introducing the social sciences part one (DD131) and either Introducing the social sciences part two (DD132) or Discovering psychology (DSE141)).
And 60 credits from the following optional modules:
And a maximum of 60 credits of free choice from any OU modules to bring your total number of credits to 360. Within the total, you must ensure that you have at least the required minimum number of credits at each level and no more than 30 from Openings modules or the Short module Science starts here (S154).
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BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (B45)

If you are looking for one of the most established, prestigious and well known of all of the social sciences degrees, then a degree in politics, philosophy and economics (PPE) is for you. You will study fundamental ideas in: politics the way societies are ordered; economics the ways in which material demands can be satisfied; and philosophy questioning justice and the basis for rights. You will develop a set of quantitative and conceptual skills which will enable you to understand and analyse complex information. These abilities open up a vast range of employment avenues. After our introductory social science modules, youll study one module from each subject area: Power, dissent, equality: understanding contemporary politics (DD203); Exploring philosophy (A222) and Economics and economic change (DD202). At Level 3, youll choose to study two of the three subjects.
For this 360-credit honours degree you require: 60 credits from the following optional modules: Level 1 optional modules Title Introducing the social sciences or Introducing the social sciences part one and Introducing the social sciences part two or Introducing the social sciences part one and You and your money: personal finance in context or Introducing the social sciences part one and Discovering psychology Level 2 compulsory modules Economics and economic change Exploring philosophy Power, dissent, equality: understanding contemporary politics Level 3 optional modules Doing economics: people, markets and policy DD309 60 60 60 60 45 41 44 45 DD202 A222 DD203 60 60 60 44 41 44 Code DD101 DD131 DD132 DD131 DB123 DD131 DSE141 Credits Page 60 30 30 30 30 30 30 43
43
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And 180 credits from the following compulsory modules:
Youll also get

Along the way, you can also achieve a Diploma in Economics (D28) depending on which modules you choose.
Start with
Introducing the social sciences (DD101) or Introducing the social sciences part one (DD131) with either Introducing the social sciences part two (DD132), You and your money: personal finance in context (DB123) or Discovering psychology (DSE141).
And 120 credits from the following optional modules:
Thought and experience: themes AA308 in the philosophy of mind A world of whose making? or Living political ideas
DU301 DD306
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Music is my passion. There was

always a lot of music in our house and its stayed with me through my entire life. When I was at grammar school, at the age of 13, I had to choose whether to study science or the arts and science was chosen leaving music as a loved hobby.
Susan Baker, Arts and humanities student After being a community dentist for over 20 years I decided I needed to update my science. I looked at The Open University and thought I could fit that around my life so tried an Openings course, liked it and then worked my way through science courses to achieve a first class honours BSc (Hons) Life Sciences degree. After getting my OU degree I did think about doing a Masters in Science, but Id achieved what I wanted to in my career, so I chose Understanding music: elements, techniques and styles (A214). I wanted to become a better musician, and I absolutely loved it. I have achieved advanced levels in music performance in voice and piano but had never studied music academically. The OU guides you through gently though, adding layers upon layers of information until you cannot believe how much youve learned. I loved the study materials the books, the audio/visual materials and I loved the way it fitted round my life. I really enjoyed the tutorials and in my group some students had not done any music theory but the tutor managed to guide us all in such a way that we were all stretched, which was really good. It was really interesting to meet people coming at the course from different perspectives, of different ages, with different experiences. The Understanding music course has made me a better musician. Its made me think more about the music I perform and listen to, applying the elements, techniques and styles that I have learnt. But the OU has also taught me other skills. From all the courses Ive done over the last ten years, Ive learned to think more clearly, to compare and contrast, to formulate arguments. It really does change the way you think.
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The Open Programme

With an Open qualification a certificate of higher education, diploma of higher education or degree with or without honours you choose what you want to study. Our Open Programme is one of the most flexible programmes of study in the UK, letting you build a qualification thats unique to you. You can: tailor a personal qualification around your interests and career needs get a qualification that focuses on one main subject, but with the freedom to mix in a few modules from other areas use successfully completed credit from previous university-level studies elsewhere easily change direction if you started out studying a particular subject but have now reconsidered gain an Open CertHE and Open DipHE, on the way to your Open degree with honours. Each year more than 40 per cent of OU students who graduate do so with an Open degree and many of them are students who have chosen to study arts and humanities modules as part of their degree.
Where to start
Start with one of our 30- or 60-credit key introductory Level 1 modules. For arts and humanities students we recommend The arts past and present (AA100). This will give you a firm foundation for future studies as well as 60 credits to count towards your qualification. For a full list of our other key introductory Level 1 modules see the Open CertHE at www.open.ac.uk/study-open. If you are a new or less confident learner start with one of our specially designed Level 1 Openings modules, (see page 28). You can count the credits you gain towards the free-choice element of the Open CertHE.
On your way to an Open degree

Open CertHE You will already be halfway towards our Certificate of Higher Education Open (K05) if you complete the compulsory 60 credits of Level 1 study. With an additional 60 credits from any Level 1 modules, youll be able to claim the certificate. Open DipHE With an additional 120 credits from any Level 2 modules you can go on to gain a Diploma of Higher Education Open (E60) on your way to an Open degree with honours. Level 1 study = 120 credits (maximum) Certificate of Higher Education Open (K05)
Level 2 study = 120 credits Diploma of Higher Education Open (E60) Level 3 study = 120 credits (minimum)
BA or BSc (Hons) Open Degree (BD)
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Studying arts and humanities as part of an Open qualification

If you are interested in studying arts and humanities as the main part of your Open qualification, by taking The arts past and present (AA100), as well as completing all your Level 1 studies, you will be in a good position to decide which arts and humanities subject to focus on at Level 2. The arts past and present is a broadly focused module that introduces you to university-level study in the Arts across a range of subject areas, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, history of science, religious studies, music and English. A key element is the Moving Forwards week towards the end of the module. This week includes summaries of what youve learned in the different subjects, alongside information about other modules with contributions from students and tutors who have done them. The Moving Forwards week therefore prompts you to think about your next OU study. Designed to follow The arts past and present (AA100) are the two shorter 30-credit modules, Voices and texts (A150), which focuses on language in a wide range of contexts, and Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151), which introduces you to the study of objects, or material culture. Both modules approach their topics through different perspectives; Voices and texts (A150) through classical studies, history, literature, music, religious studies, creative writing and English language studies, and Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151) through, additionally, art history, philosophy, and heritage studies. Both modules will help you prepare for your studies at Level 2 by giving you opportunities to develop new approaches to your writing, and to develop and hone a range of critical and analytical skills. At Level 2 there is a range of modules in arts and humanities subject areas for you to choose from. Each one provides a firm basis for further study in a particular subject area, or can form part of a degree with wider scope. Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 (A200) (see page 35). Exploring philosophy (A222) (see page 41). Exploring the classical world (A219) (see page 33). From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830 (A207) (see page 32). Inside music (A224) (see page 40). Introducing religions (A217) (see page 42). Reading and studying literature (A230) (see page 38).
Receiving credit for previous study

Any previous higher-education study youve successfully completed elsewhere could count towards your Open DipHE or Open degree. Through credit transfer you could reduce the number of modules youll need to take, and also make a saving in terms of the cost of your qualification. Often students find they can transfer more credit to an Open degree than they can to a degree in a named subject. The amount of credit you can transfer will depend on what you have studied previously and what you intend to study in the future. You are advised to investigate this option as soon as possible. To find out more, click www.open.ac.uk/credit-transfer.
Career relevance and employability

Many employers view an Open degree as a qualification that equips individuals with a broad range of expertise, skills and capabilities. The skills you learn through arts and humanities are considered to be extremely important by both employers and postgraduate admissions tutors. An Open degree could also be considered an advantage given that 70 per cent of graduate-level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline.
Your next step

To find out more: click www.open.ac.uk/study-open call our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on
+44 (0)845 300 60 90.
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Undergraduate courses
Thousands of students take arts and humanities courses with the OU each year. The appeal is broad because the many subjects in the arts and humanities are a window on everyday life in our communities, families, workplaces and the wider world. You can study a series of courses which can count as modules towards a qualification, or just take a single course and not commit yourself any further its entirely up to you. But whatever youre thinking of studying, we strongly advise starting at Level 1. Level 2 study is demanding and, like second year study at any university, would be a very challenging place to start. Our students are most successful when theyve done the groundwork that Level 1 is specifically designed to cover. Assessment key TMA CMA iCMA EMA Tutor-marked assignment Computer-marked assignment Interactive computer-marked assignment End-of-module assessment
Timing
Weve made these courses as flexible as possible: most Openings courses start in March, June, September and November each year. Course registrations close up to two weeks before your chosen date, but places go quickly so we advise you to book early each course lasts a maximum of 20 weeks you can fit the course in with your other commitments, as long as you can find approximately six hours a week for study you dont have to go anywhere tutorials are all done by phone.
Tuition and assessment

During the course youll do three short pieces of written work and, if youre studying one of our 15-credit courses, youll also complete an interactive computer-marked assignment (iCMA). Your tutor will send you feedback, and discuss the course material with you in telephone tutorials. You may also be able to keep in touch by email. At the end of the course, youll talk about your progress with your tutor and work together to produce a review of your study plans. There are no examinations with Openings courses, instead youll be asked to submit an end-of-module assessment (EMA) which is the third piece of written work. Successful completion of the course will earn you credits which you may be able to count towards an OU qualification.
Openings introductory courses to build your confidence

How Openings courses work
These short, introductory Level 1 courses have been specially designed to help you: find out what its like to study with us; get a taste of a subject area; develop your study skills; and build your confidence. You can use them to prepare for your chosen course, or to help you decide what to study next. They use the same top-quality teaching materials and study support that were famous for, but theyre shorter, and pitched at an introductory level. Theyre also fascinating and fun to do! Openings courses are perfect for new learners with little or no special knowledge or experience of studying. You start with your own general knowledge and interests taking examples from everyday life and gradually build up to the kind of work you could expect at first year university level. Key features include: activities that encourage you to link the discussions in the course to your own experience; core questions and key points that help you to remember what youre reading; and study skills sections that enable you to develop skills such as reading for study purposes, extracting evidence, writing essays and how to reflect on how youre learning. Our new 15-credit courses also provide an opportunity for you to try out learning online; the perfect way to gain the basic computing skills youll need for the next step in your studies.
How to register
If you apply and we have a place on the course you want to study, well accept you. Openings courses are available only to students living in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or those who have a British Forces Post Office (BFPO) address.
Cost
10-credit Openings courses cost 120, rising to 130 from September 2011. 15-credit Openings courses cost 1951. If you rely on state benefits or you have an annual household income of less than 16,845, financial support may be available for free places (terms and conditions apply).
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If you are resident in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man you will have to pay a higher course fee which is 550 (increasing to 565 from September 2011) for 10-credit courses and 610 for 15-credit courses. For information about registering and financial support: call our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on 0845 300 60 90 visit our website at www.open.ac.uk/openings request the Openings Prospectus (see page 61).
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Openings courses
The Openings course featured here is the one we think may interest you. We also offer Openings courses covering topics such as childhood studies, management, environment, mathematics, psychology, health, social sciences, law and sport studies.
Arts Short courses

Arts Short courses are introductory online courses that dont assume any prior knowledge of the study topic. They develop learning and writing skills that can be usefully applied to courses demanding more extended study. These courses will give you a good grounding in basic study skills. This will be especially useful if you have never studied before or your study of the arts has been limited. As the courses are taught online, some familiarity with using a computer for learning will make them easier for you to study.
Making sense of the arts (Y180)
Credits: 15 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) Making sense of the arts introduces some of the key ideas and ways of thinking involved in studying the arts and humanities. Youll explore poetry, history and art at the same time as developing a range of study skills. No previous experience of studying is required; just that youre interested in some aspect of the arts and that youre keen to discover more.
Ethics in real life (A181)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 15 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 2 TMAs, 1 iCMA 08 Oct 2011 register by 4 weeks before start date 15 weeks
Dr Peter Brickley, OU tutor
Theres such an individual, one-to one relationship with the tutor, which can be much more relaxing and rewarding than sitting in a classroom.
This online course about ethics deals specifically with the end of life, issues of plagiarism and copyright, and issues concerning the responsibilities of companies and shareholders. These discussions are set within a theoretical framework, which is designed to make us better decision makers. The course goes well beyond these particular issues into the role of ethical thinking in work and daily life, and helps you understand the ethical problems that arise. The course has been designed to be of interest to everyone, and is relevant to anyone who needs to make decisions: all of us. This course is also available for study for students resident outside of the European Union, see course description at www.open.ac.uk/study for details. It is expected to start for the last time in October 2011.
Heritage, whose heritage? (A180)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 15 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 3 TMAs 08 Oct 2011 register by 4 weeks before start date 15 weeks
If you are passionate about any aspect of heritage, this online course is for you. The course title Heritage, whose heritage? refers to the relationship that we have to a heritage managed largely by institutions and public organisations. Youll engage actively and critically with debates and campaigns about heritage objects which include people, memories and traditions as well as more tangible buildings, places and things and consider questions like: Do heritage objects reflect my memories of the past? Or are they different? What kind of presence of the past do I want in my community? This course is also available for study for students resident outside of the European Union, see course description at www.open.ac.uk/study for details. It is expected to start for the last time in October 2011.
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Shakespeare: an introduction (A177)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 10 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 2 TMAs 29 Oct 2011, 04 Feb 2012 register by 4 weeks before start date 12 weeks
Start listening to music (A179)

This online course offers a stimulating introduction to Shakespearean drama and the study of literature at university level. It focuses on two of Shakespeares most interesting plays: The Taming of the Shrew, a dark comedy about the battle of the sexes; and Romeo and Juliet, one of the most famous tragedies ever written. You will get a good grounding in reading and analysing Shakespeares language studying the plays as printed texts as well as works written for performance. You will consider Shakespeares treatment of marriage, family and gender linking the plays with the society in which they were written. This course is expected to start for the last time in February 2012.
Have you ever heard a piece of music and wanted to know more? How is it constructed? Which instruments are playing? How does it relate to the society in which it was created? This online course offers a foundation for understanding a wide range of music taken from different historical periods and drawn from an exciting variety of styles and genres, including classical, jazz, popular and world music. The course assumes no knowledge of musical notation. This course was developed in conjunction with the Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning: Inclusivity in Contemporary Music Culture.
Start writing fiction (A174)
Small country, big history: themes in the history of Wales (A182)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 15 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 3 TMAs 08 Oct 2011, 07 Apr 2012 register by 4 weeks before start date 15 weeks
How does a country without political independence gain an identity? What is the role of history and historians in shaping national memory and identity? What sources have historians used, and how should we scrutinise them? This short, online course introduces you to themes and methods used in understanding Welsh history. Using case studies ranging from the impact of Tom Jones and the Welsh rugby team in the twentieth century, to castle building under Edward I, this course will develop your understanding of Welsh history, the craft of the historian, and some of the ways in which national identities are formed. This course is also available for study for students resident outside of the European Union, see course description at www.open.ac.uk/study for details.
Have you ever thought of writing short stories or trying your hand at a novel? This online course provides a practical introduction to writing fiction firing your creativity and imagination as well as equipping you with basic narrative strategies. During the course you will write two short pieces, for which your tutor will provide detailed individual feedback. You will also have the opportunity to work with your tutor, along with other students, in an online environment. You will read and learn from the works of writers as well as listening to their advice on beginning to write fiction. This course is also available for study for students resident outside of the European Union, see course description at www.open.ac.uk/study for details. It is expected to start for the last time in February 2012.
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Level 1 30- and 60-credit courses

These three Level 1 courses have been designed to provide you with a firm foundation for your Level 2 study. We recommend that you begin your studies with the 60-credit course, The arts past and present (AA100). Followed by the two 30-credit courses Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151) and Voices and texts (A150) you can study these in any order. And if you complete these three courses successfully, you can claim the Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities (C98) (see page 15).
from a variety of different perspectives. These include art history, classical studies, history, philosophy and religious studies, as well as heritage studies. Making sense of things will prepare you for Level 2 study, giving you opportunities to develop a range of critical and analytical skills within the context of this exciting new subject.
Voices and texts (A150)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 30 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 3 TMAs, 1 examination 05 Nov 2011 register by 13 Oct 2011 20 weeks
The arts past and present (AA100)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 7 TMAs, 1 EMA 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 04 Feb 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
The arts past and present is an exciting introductory level course which equips you with perspectives and skills youll need to get a degree in the arts and humanities. Its presented in four themed books, which range broadly across times, spaces and places. Through the course, youll move from the ancient world through to the present, learning essential approaches for a range of subjects. These include art history, classical studies, English, history, music, philosophy and religious studies. Youll also find out more about fascinating topics like why Cleopatra is famous, why poets write about animals, why sculptures from the African kingdom of Benin came to be in the British Museum, and whether we should define the meaning of life through work or leisure. This key introductory Level 1 course aims to enhance your learning and skills development, giving you a range of transferable skills relevant to working and other contexts. Youll develop your writing and presentational skills; youll use interactive DVD-ROMs and quizzes, as well as using online forums to discuss the course with other students. It also provides you with the opportunity to consider your next steps in your degree by showcasing higher-level courses in the arts and humanities.
Designed to follow our key introductory Level 1 course in arts and humanities, The arts past and present (AA100) (which you are strongly advised to study first), this course focuses on language in a wide range of contexts and from the perspective of different academic subjects. These include classical studies, history, literature, music, religious studies (familiar from studying The arts past and present) and two additional subjects, creative writing and English language studies. Voices and texts will help you to prepare for Level 2 study by giving you opportunities to hone your analytical skills and to develop new approaches to your own writing.
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Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151)

30 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 3 TMAs, 1 examination 05 May 2012 register by 12 April 2012 20 weeks
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length:
This course is designed to follow our key introductory Level 1 course, The arts past and present (AA100), which you are strongly advised to study first. It introduces you to the study of objects, or material culture, in both the past and present
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Interdisciplinary study
Interdisciplinary study is central to OU teaching in the arts and humanities.
Classical studies
Curious about the people, cultures, civilizations and languages of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds? If your interests lie in ancient literature, language, history, philosophy, art or archaeology, then classical studies is for you: it covers the wide-ranging study of multiple aspects of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. But classical studies will also help you understand the modern world, by giving you a deep perspective on the origins and development of contemporary societies and cultures. As well as studying past culture and creativity you can also start, or continue, to learn ancient Greek or Latin.
Level 2
From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830 (A207)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 2 (SCQF level 8) 6 TMAs, 1 examination 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 9 months
This interdisciplinary course is designed to give you a critical understanding of this crucially formative period in modern European history. At its heart is a range of European texts associated with the epoch-making transition from Enlightenment to Romanticism. The texts include music, philosophical and scientific writings, historical documents, poetry, paintings and architecture by figures as diverse as Mozart, Rousseau, Davy, Byron, Goethe, Schubert and Delacroix and topics as varied as Napoleon, the French Revolution, religious revival, African exploration and slavery, the Lake District, New Lanark, the Soane Museum and Brighton Pavilion.
Level 1
Archaeology: the science of investigation (SA188)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 10 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 1 EMA 01 Sep 2011, 12 Nov 2011, 12 May 2012 register by course start date Up to 5 months
Understanding global heritage (AD281)
What is the nature and value of heritage? Why are certain objects, places and practices considered more worthy of protection than others? This course will introduce you to the study of heritage and its function at local, regional, national and global levels. Youll develop a critical understanding of how heritage is created and consumed across different cultures, and the roles heritage fulfils in contemporary and past societies. Using case material from around the world youll explore the global scope of heritage, from the ways in which local communities use heritage to build their own sense of identity, to the ways in which the state employs heritage in nation building. This course is also available for study for students resident outside of the European Union, see course description at www.open.ac.uk/study for details.
Archaeology is about reconstructing the physical past to obtain an understanding of how different civilisations and cultures have developed over time. In this course, you will develop an appreciation of the processes involved in the discovery, investigation and interpretation of a wide variety of artefacts and archaeological sites, and apply a range of scientific techniques commonly used in the field and laboratory. You will then learn how scientific information can provide archaeologists with new insights into how various aspects of societies and cultures may have evolved. This course was produced in partnership with the British Museum and York Archaeological Trust.
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Level 2
Exploring the classical world (A219)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 2 (SCQF level 8) 5 TMAs, 2 CMAs, 1 examination 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 9 months
Reading classical Latin (A297)
This course is for anyone interested in classical Greece and Rome. You will investigate a wide range of topics (such as the world of Homer; political uses of theatre; art and rhetoric in Athens; the origins of Rome and the history of the Republican period; Latin poetry and Roman social history), studying sources as varied as poetry, drama, history writing, art, architecture, archaeology, inscriptions, and philosophy. Whether your interest in the classical world is long-standing or new, this course will give you both a fresh perspective, develop your skills in analysis and evaluation and lay a firm foundation for further exploration.
This beginners course in reading classical Latin introduces you to key vocabulary and the basics of Latin grammar, as you work towards tackling original texts on your own such as passages from Roman drama and Ciceros famous speeches. The language is taught in its historical and cultural context, complementing your studies with an awareness of Roman society and literature. No previous knowledge of Latin is needed, but youre strongly advised to familiarise yourself with grammatical terms in English beforehand a preparatory booklet is available. Reading about Roman civilisation is also a helpful and enjoyable way to gain a cultural background to the course.
Reading classical Greek: language and literature (A275)

World archaeology (A251)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 30 at Level 2 (SCQF level 8) 3 TMAs, 1 EMA 05 Nov 2011 register by 13 Oct 2011 5 months
This course combines an introduction to classical Greek language with the study of classical Greek culture and literature in translation. It is intended for beginners in Greek and assumes no previous experience of language learning. The course teaches you basic vocabulary and grammar, and sets you on your way to reading Greek texts in the original. The course uses the JACT Reading Greek series, augmented by study guides. Your language learning is also supported by specially designed interactive resources. Alongside your language work, you study set texts in English (Euripides Medea, Aristophanes Clouds and Platos Defence of Socrates) from literary, cultural and performance angles.
This course explores the human past across all inhabited areas of the globe, from the last Ice Age to historic times. It covers most of the past 12,000 years, ending with the fall of the Roman Empire in Europe, but continuing until the eighteenth century in the Pacific and North America. Its main focus is the development of human culture and societies from agriculture to technology, and from the earliest civilisations to the spread of populations worldwide. The course fosters a broad knowledge and understanding through a comparative approach to study, introducing methodology and theoretical issues when necessary.
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Level 3
We strongly advise that you do not begin your studies at Level 3. If in doubt, please contact our advisory staff on +44 (0)845 300 60 90.
English language
English is a first language for approximately 300 million people worldwide and, as the international language of science, communications and politics, its spoken by hundreds of millions more. Understanding how the English language is used, how texts are structured and how to make sense of them is not only satisfying in itself: it can open up a wide range of careers to you. Studying the English language will help you appreciate how it evolved through history, in different cultural and geographical contexts. You will study spoken, written and visual, and literary and non-literary texts. You can choose to focus on the aspects that interest you most. Youll learn to read and write with confidence about a variety of texts from Dickens to web pages, from graffiti to political speeches and to debate and analyse sometimes controversial issues. These are skills that are relevant in teaching, publishing, the media and ICT.
Continuing classical Latin (A397)
This intermediate course builds on your knowledge of Latin vocabulary and grammar, teaching you the skills required for reading and appreciating original texts on your own from the works of Catullus and Ovid to Virgils account of the fall of Troy in Aeneid II. Besides working on translation skills, you will also engage in cultural and literary study of the texts, viewing them as both great pieces of literature and rich insights into Roman culture. A natural follow-on from Reading classical Latin (A297), the course also suits students with a good basic grounding in Latin.
Level 2
Exploring the English language (U211)
Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds (A330)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 5 TMAs, 1 EMA 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 9 months
What is myth? This Level 3 course is a broad interdisciplinary study of Greek and Roman myth in its social, historical, literary and visual context. It combines the detailed study of individual works of literature, art and architecture with an exploration of context, function and purpose. A particular aspect you will study is the reception of mythical ideas and images in later European culture. Interactive visual explorations of key ancient and modern sites, monuments and artefacts relevant to mythological themes are supplied on DVD-ROM together with audio interviews with experts tracing the influence of myth on, for example, drama, science and medicine.
The English language has always been a diverse and dynamic topic. This interdisciplinary course will be relevant to anyone interested in a broad range of questions about English, whether for professional or personal reasons. Is the influence of English worldwide cause for celebration or concern? What are the origins of the language and how has it changed in response to social, cultural and technological developments? How do children and adults learn English? How can English be analysed? What is the basis for our judgements about 'good' and 'bad' English? You will investigate these and many other issues through a combination of computer-based resources and course books. This course is expected to start for the last time in October 2011.
New Worlds of English (U214)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 2 (SCQF level 9) 6 TMAs, 1 EMA 04 Feb 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
What are the origins of the English language? How has it spread internationally? Is the worldwide influence of English a cause for celebration or concern? How is it changing in response to social, cultural, and technological developments? These are just a few of the questions that you will investigate in this course which looks at the history, diversity, and use of English around the world. Using a combination of printed materials and computer-based resources you will be introduced to the major debates in the field, and to some of the ways language is described and analysed.
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History
Studying the past helps us to understand how the society we live in came to be, and to appreciate differences between cultures and between individuals. Youll learn what history is, why it is important and how we study it. You also have the opportunity to see science and medicine in their historical context and to study film and TV as historical sources.
English grammar in context (E303)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 EMA 04 Feb 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
Level 2
Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 (A200)
This course is for you if youre interested in understanding and analysing how English works in a wide range of contexts, including the media, fiction, academic writing and everyday conversation. This course provides an up-to-date framework for describing, analysing and evaluating how the English language is used. It takes a functional approach to grammar and includes hands-on computational analysis of large databases of texts to help you engage with real-world data and problems. Work on this course is both intellectually stimulating and practical.
The art of English (E301)
The art of English looks at creativity in the English language: from everyday language use (conversation, childrens language, letter writing, online chat) to high culture literary language and new kinds of media texts. Youll consider how verbal art works in a wide range of texts, and the extent to which the seeds of literary creativity may be found in more routine uses of English. The course has an international dimension too, enabling you to explore language use in different parts of the English-speaking world, and should help you consider your own daily experiences of the English language.
This course is a varied and wide-ranging introduction to historical study and will teach you the techniques of professional historians. It covers: fifteenth-century France, Burgundy and England during the Hundred Years War; the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century; the civil wars of the British Isles in the seventeenth century; slavery and serfdom in the Atlantic world in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; the development of nation states in western Europe following the French Revolution; and European imperialism in Africa. To ensure coherence and focus, the course is linked by common themes, enabling you to study a long chronological period.
Medicine and society in Europe 15001930 (A218)

This fascinating introduction to the last five centuries of medical history traces developments in medicine from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. It shows how a heritage of medical thought and practice inherited from classical Greece gradually became a recognisably modern medicine. The course aims to set medicine in its social, political and economic contexts, looking at the patients changing experience of illness, their access to care, and the role and identity of healers across Europe. It shows how western medicine interacted with ideas from contemporary science, religion, and other systems of thought.
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Level 3
Residential school. Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 (AXR312)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 10 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 1 EMA 02 Jul 2011 register by 01 Jul 2011 1-week residential school and other study
Empire: 14921975 (A326)
Empires have had a remarkable impact on world history over the last five centuries. The six blocks of this course each focus on a particular question, from What are empires? to Why do empires end?, considering the British Empire in detail before drawing comparisons with others, including those of France, the Netherlands, Russia, China and Spain. Youll study a wide range of primary sources, including letters and diaries, newspapers, political papers, paintings, photographs and newsreel footage. The course is a natural choice if you have already studied Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 (A200), and can be included in a range of degrees.
This week-long residential school is linked to the course Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 (AA312) you must have studied or be registered on AA312 to attend. The school will develop core skills for the historian; deepen your understanding of the causes and consequences of the two world wars; and explore relationships between total war and social change. It includes research exercises and presentations, seminar discussions and debates, lectures, documentaries and feature films, and a visit to the Imperial War Museum. Youll also have the opportunity to learn or improve your skills in using specialist online resources for historical study.
Total war and social change:

Europe 19141955 (AA312)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 examination 04 Feb 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
This course explores the connections between war and the significant transformation of society that took place during the first half of the twentieth century. It examines relationships between total war and social, cultural and geopolitical change including revolution and covers topics such as: European governments; societies and armies in 1914; the nature of warfare and differences in the conduct of the two world wars; social developments in western democracies; the holocaust and genocide; the division of Europe after 1945; the effect of war on the lives and status of women; film and propaganda; and the relationship between war, literature and the arts.
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History of art
Interested in the visual arts? If youd like to learn more about the history and theory of art painting, sculpture, photography, prints, architecture, installations and video art then this subject is for you. Study art from the Renaissance to the present day, and develop skills of visual analysis. The study of visual culture can be especially rewarding, enabling a deeper understanding of how and why art works and why objects look as they do. Our courses also broaden your general knowledge and help you to understand the historical and cultural contexts of these works.
The art history residential school (AXR272)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 15 at Level 2 (SCQF level 8) 1 TMA, 1 EMA 14 May 2011 register by 13 May 2011 12 May 2012 register by 11 May 2012 1-week residential school and other study
Level 2
Art and its histories (A216)
Looking at art can be a rich and rewarding experience, but it can also be difficult and even bewildering. This week-long residential school equips you to look at and interpret artworks in an informed and critical manner. It provides classroombased learning and first-hand experience, with the emphasis on looking at actual works of art. Teaching is structured around guided visits to the National Gallery, Tate Modern, and British Museum. Topics covered range from Renaissance to contemporary art and artefacts from a variety of cultural traditions. Youll also develop skills of discussion and debate and gain confidence in presenting your ideas to others.
Planned for 2012

A new 60-credit course Exploring art and visual culture (A226) available for the first time in October 2012.
This introduction to art history will interest you if you are new to the discipline or have already studied in this area. The course is structured round six books, each exploring issues or themes central to the discipline. They provide rich and vivid material for study, selected from a broad chronological period from the Renaissance to the late twentieth century and a variety of cultural traditions. Through detailed study of individual works, movements and institutions of art, you will explore varying approaches that have characterised recent art history and discover different techniques of analysing art works including painting, architecture, sculpture, photography, textiles, graphic and applied art. This course is expected to start for the last time in October 2011.
From start to finish the course was extremely interesting and a perfect introduction to higher education for someone who hasn't studied for many years.
John Charlesworth, OU student
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Literature and creative writing
Study a wide range of literary texts and authors from the time of Shakespeare right up to the present day. An indepth and up-to-date study of a variety of historical periods and themes allows you to focus on new perspectives on novels, poetry and drama. You will learn to understand how literary works interact with wider cultural and social developments. You can also develop your own writing skills through our creative writing courses. These will be particularly valuable if youre a budding author or plan to pursue a career in the media, publishing, advertising or teaching.
Art of the twentieth century (AA318)

Fundamental changes took place in the concepts and practices of art during the twentieth century. This course introduces you to different types of art ranging from traditional media such as painting and sculpture to video art, photography, installation and performance art and to a variety of critical and theoretical interpretations. Central topics include the relation of the modernist mainstream to new postmodernist standpoints; the status of the art object; the role of gender and identity; and the place of a predominantly European tradition in an increasingly globalised culture. The course discusses artists from Picasso to Warhol, and movements from Surrealism to Conceptual Art.
Level 2
Creative writing (A215)
Renaissance art reconsidered (AA315)

This is not simply another course on Renaissance art. It questions the traditional geographical and social boundaries of this subject one of the most traditional in the art history discipline in line with contemporary developments in academic research. Instead of focusing on the Italian peninsula and Florence in particular (as has been the tendency for most histories of Renaissance art c.1420 1520), this course ventures to England, the Netherlands, France, Italy and Crete. It includes art forms such as prints, tapestries, manuscripts, painting, sculpture and architecture, centred around three main themes: Making Renaissance Art; Locating Renaissance Art; and Viewing Renaissance Art.
This course takes a student-centred approach to creative writing, offering a range of strategies to help you develop as a writer. The emphasis is highly practical, with exercises and activities designed to ignite and sustain the writing impulse. The five-part course starts by showing ways of using your memory and experience and building a daily discipline. This is followed by demonstration and practice of the three most popular forms writing fiction, writing poetry, and life writing (biography and autobiography). The concluding part aims to demystify the world of agents and publishers, teaching you how to revise and present your work to a professional standard.
New Reading and studying literature (A230)

Reading and studying literature builds on the introductory courses in arts and humanities, The arts past and present (AA100) and Voices and texts (A150). It will introduce you to the study of English literature by looking at a selection of texts from the Renaissance to the present day. The course offers a stimulating mix of classic texts and less well-known works from a range of genres, including drama, poetry and prose fiction as well as autobiography, travel-writing and film. An overarching concern of the course is the uses we make in the present of the literature of the past.
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Level 3
Shakespeare: text and performance (AA306)
Advanced creative writing (A363)
Advanced creative writing develops your writing ability by widening your generic range and developing your knowledge of style. The course works on the forms introduced in the Level 2 course Creative writing (A215) fiction, poetry and life writing and supplements these with dramatic writing, showing you how to write for stage, radio and film. Youll explore how these scriptwriting skills might enhance your prose style, improve your writing across the range of forms, and further develop your individual style and voice. The course offers guidance on professional layouts for the dramatic media, and is a natural progression from Creative writing (A215).
This intensive study of nine Shakespeare plays takes close account of the social and political circumstances in which they were written and performed. This broad historicist approach is complemented by a strong emphasis on the diversity of twentieth-century critical responses to the plays and on modern productions of them, both on stage and on screen. The course will develop your knowledge of the range and variety of Shakespeares dramatic work; examine how its reception and status has been shaped by cultural and institutional factors; and explore themes such as questions of genre, politics, sexuality and gender.
The nineteenth-century novel (AA316)
Childrens literature (EA300)
This course provides a broad introduction to the vibrant and growing field of childrens literature studies. You will study childrens literature in English ranging from its beginnings in eighteenth-century chapbooks and fairy tales, through seminal nineteenth-century novels, to contemporary examples of fiction illustrating current trends. The course also includes the study of picture books old and new, stage performance and film, storytelling and poetry. You will learn about the distinctiveness and purposes of childrens literature, its prestigious and popular modes and its different representations of childrens worlds.
Novels in the nineteenth century were particularly engaged with the events, circumstances, beliefs and attitudes of their time. This course encourages you to enjoy and understand them through the study of twelve texts from England (mainly), France and the USA, including works by Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Dickens, George Eliot, Flaubert and Conrad. The focus is on understanding the role of the novel in representing and exploring social and cultural change, the flexibility of the genre and how it developed aesthetically, stylistically and structurally. Youll also engage with academic debates appropriate to study at Level 3, through the examination of contemporary and current critical approaches.
20th century literature: texts and debates (A300)

This course takes you right to the heart of twentieth-century literature the excitement it has caused, the provocative critical debates it has generated, the political and historical influences it has developed from. Alongside close critical study of works by the centurys major literary lions (Brecht, T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, Chekhov and others), you will place them in the contexts in which they were written and read, examine the debates and arguments of influential critics, and analyse alternative interpretations. The course is divided into four blocks: the function of literature; different modernisms; notions of popularity; and questions of evaluation.
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Music
Whether music is your chosen career or your hobby, the OU provides a range of courses to satisfy your interests. Our courses focus on western music over the last 500 years, but you can also study world music, jazz and popular music. You can learn the basic musical skills and will be able to specialise in music at degree level. Studying music can take you in any number of directions both within and outside the musical world. Many graduates move into performing, teaching, or music publishing. But graduates who have studied music are sought after by employers in all sorts of different areas, from industry to law.
Level 3
From composition to performance: musicians at work (AA302)

Level 2
New Inside music (A224)
This course is an introduction to the principles of music, in which you will learn how music works. At the beginning of the course, youll examine the fundamental elements of Western music and compare them with examples drawn from other musical cultures (such as Indian). In later units you will develop a more detailed understanding of rhythm, melody, harmony, polyphony, instrumentation, structure and form. To test out and use this understanding, you will learn how to compose a song and by the end of the course will have written a complete song with piano accompaniment, using Sibelius music notation software.
This theme-based course draws on a wide variety of musical traditions and periods, including western art music of the last 500 years, jazz, popular and film music, and music of non-western traditions. Youll examine the processes by which music is formed and transmitted composition, improvisation, performance, editing, and publication and social and historical factors that influenced those processes. You need appropriate knowledge of harmony, form and score-reading before you start the course; these will enable you to develop technical skills in tasks such as transcribing and editing music. The assessed essays require evaluation of historical and contemporary sources, listening to music and engaging with musical controversies and debates.
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Philosophy
Everyone thinks about the meaning of life from time to time. But studying philosophy gives you the opportunity to ponder the big questions. What is reality? Do emotions conflict with reason? How do we reconcile different world views? The OUs philosophy programme is based broadly on the Anglo-American tradition and gives you a choice of different study options including: an introduction to the subject specialist in-depth topics a free-standing residential-school course, providing an insight for students from different backgrounds. In each case youll learn to think clearly, reason logically and put forward and evaluate arguments. These are skills that are highly valued in every sector, including business, finance, ICT, the media, and advertising and sales.
Level 3
Thought and experience: themes in the philosophy of mind (AA308)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 examination 28 Jan 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
Level 2
Doing philosophy (AXR271)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 10 at Level 2 (SCQF level 8) 1 EMA 28 May 2011 register by 27 May 2011 26 May 2012 register by 25 May 2012 1-week residential school and other study
On this course, you will explore a number of central philosophical questions concerning the nature and activities of the human mind, and its place in the natural and social worlds. You will encounter the opinions of great thinkers from history as well as of contemporary philosophers, and examine related issues in aesthetics, the theory of knowledge, metaphysics and the philosophy of language. You will examine the development of conceptions of the mind and explore four topics in detail: emotion; thought and language; imagination and creativity; and consciousness.
Philosophy thrives on discussion and debate. This week-long residential school is an ideal opportunity to develop the skills of analysis, argument and writing needed to do philosophy. You choose one of three areas: knowledge and value; liberty and justice; or mind and action. Before the residential school begins, you work through introductory materials, and afterwards there is an assignment to complete. The school will be held in early August, at the University of Bath. You will be asked to choose your preferred subject area shortly after you register for the course. This course is expected to start for the last time in May 2012.
New Exploring philosophy (A222)

This introduction to philosophy considers fundamental questions from six core areas: the self; philosophy of religion; ethics; knowledge and science; the mind; and political philosophy. What makes me Me? Does God exist? Why should I act morally? Can I trust science? How can I, a physical being, have thoughts and emotions? Should I obey laws I disagree with? Philosophers both past and present have offered radically diverging answers to these and the other questions asked in this course. Guided engagement with this philosophical tradition will provide the platform for you to tackle the big questions of philosophy for yourself.
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Religious studies
Central to a wide range of civilisations and cultures throughout history, religion is powerful and persistent. As daily media reports show, religion is all around us: it is at once both a force for global cooperation and conflict, and a force at the heart of local communities. Studying religion with the OU helps you to be better informed about the contemporary world and to understand a range of world views and lifestyles. You can choose from specialist and broad-based courses that explore: a range of religious traditions and cultures religion in society today religious practice and ideas from an historical perspective. The specialist knowledge and transferable skills you gain are applicable in many sectors. They are particularly useful if youre employed in teaching; commercial, industrial and public sector management; or social and community work.
Level 3
Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence (AA307)

Credits: Length: 60 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 9 months
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Introducing religions (A217)
This course expands interests in religious studies and/or history. Why has religion led to conflict? Does conversion matter? When is peaceful coexistence possible? In exploring these and other questions you will move in time from the Roman Empire to September 11, 2001, and in space between Britain, Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa and the United States. Case studies include the Crusades, the Reformation, and the Holocaust. You will engage with controversies regarding the impact of Europe on the nonWestern world, and over the death of Christian Britain. Through extending your knowledge of history you will better understand contemporary problems. This course will be available for the next and last time in October 2012. See www.open.ac.uk/study in Spring 2012 for more detailed information about starting dates and fees.
Religion today: tradition, modernity and change (AD317)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 EMA 28 Jan 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
This course offers an introduction to the study of religions, and to six living religious traditions that have had and continue to have a major influence on world affairs: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. You will explore their historical development and contemporary manifestations, developing your knowledge and understanding of different practices and beliefs and their underpinning concepts and principles. You will also examine aspects of the religious dimension in current affairs while developing skills of analysis and evaluation that will benefit future studies in religion and other academic disciplines.
Religion is a powerful force in todays world, as almost any newspaper or news broadcast will make clear. Inextricably linked with nationalism, popular culture, social norms and the lives of individuals, it touches almost every area of public and private life. This course will be of interest to those who are curious about the role of religion today and who wonder whether secularisation means the eventual death of religious practices and institutions. It studies examples of religious ideas, practices and teachings from around the world, and sets religion in the wider context of the societies in which it is embedded. This course is expected to start for the last time in February 2012.
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Related courses
Level 1
Discovering psychology (DSE141)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 30 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 2 TMAs, 1 iCMA, 1 EMA 05 Nov 2011 register by 13 Oct 2011 05 May 2012 register by 12 Apr 2012 6 months
Introducing the social sciences (DD101)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 7 TMAs 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 28 Jan 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
Drawing on a wide range of studies and some classic pieces of psychological research, this key introductory Level 1 course provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the study of psychology. Discovering psychology explores the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and shows you how psychological research addresses real-life issues. You will be provided with a textbook and access to a website containing an online study guide, audio-visual material and interactive activities which are designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills.
This key introductory Level 1 course is an ideal introduction to the social sciences psychology, social policy and criminology, geography and environment, politics and international studies, economics and sociology through study of contemporary UK society. Using a blend of text, audio, DVD and online materials, youll explore a wide range of topics, including questions of societys relationship to the environment, questions of identity and issues of social order and governance all considered in their national and international contexts that will equip you with a range of skills for independent study and for your personal and working life. The two 30-credit courses Introducing the social sciences part one (DD131) and Introducing the social sciences part two (DD132), present the same study materials as DD101, but allow you to work at a more gradual pace. See www.open.ac.uk/study for details.
Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century (U101)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 5 TMAs, 1 EMA 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 04 Feb 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
You and your money: personal finance in context (DB123)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 30 at Level 1 (SCQF level 7) 3 TMAs, 1 EMA 05 Nov 2011 register by 13 Oct 2011 05 May 2012 register by 12 Apr 2012 6 months
This key introductory Level 1 course, packed with new learning innovation, will change your way of seeing and solving complex problems forever. Through a mix of academic and practical work youll develop an understanding of design, acquire new designing skills and build a portfolio of design projects as a strong foundation for future study or work experience. This online course looks at common principles of design and ways of thinking that lead to ideas and creative solutions. Within a specially created virtual design studio youll complete many hands-on activities and interact with your fellow students as you experience a completely different way of learning.
Are you interested in making more informed decisions about your personal finances? You and your money is a practical course that will develop your financial skills and improve your understanding of the changing social and economic environment in which financial decisions are made. Youll explore questions such as: Why do people borrow so much? How can I plan for my retirement? By the end of this key introductory Level 1 course, youll have a detailed understanding of some key personal finance issues that affect peoples lives, and the skills and knowledge needed to improve your own financial capability. The course also prepares you for higher level study.
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Level 2
Economics and economic change (DD202)
Power, dissent, equality: understanding contemporary politics (DD203)

This introduction to contemporary economics explores national and global debates such as: Are we living through a new, ICT-led industrial revolution? What are the economic outcomes of globalisation? Is capitalism environmentally sustainable? Do governments really have the will and capacity to redistribute income? You will investigate a wide range of issues in economic theory including innovation; economic policy and competition; firms decision making; market structures; the changing role of the state; poverty and international trade; unemployment and inflation; economic forecasting; and managing the national economy. The course will also enhance your ICT skills through its innovative, multimedia teaching approach, which includes a virtual classroom.
Tumultuous events like 9/11 and the war in Iraq have reminded people how vital and sometimes how deadly the world of politics can be. Even at the very local level, the everyday politics of petitioning, local council debate, and of schools and hospitals affects peoples lives. This course invites you into the world of politics in a fresh and accessible way, using a wide variety of case studies drawn from the UK and beyond. It sheds light on the inner workings of power, decision making and protest, and it covers politics from parliament to the street, and the politics of ideas as well as institutions.
Level 3
Exploring psychology (DSE212)
A world of whose making? (DU301)
How humans think, develop, and experience the world around us has been fascinating psychologists for over 100 years. Using an historical and biographical framework, this course introduces you to a wide range of psychological approaches, including biological, social, and cognitive psychologies. It looks at areas such as identity, learning, memory, and language. But you wont just learn about psychological theories, youll learn how to do different types of psychological research too. Youll undertake practical work using quantitative and qualitative research methods and learn to analyse data using statistical software. All in all, Exploring psychology will give you a thorough overview of psychology, relevant to your daily life.
How can we best understand and analyse international developments such as the role of the World Trade Organisation, the power of the USA, the rise of China and India, or contests over religion, culture and rights? What are the main features of international order, how are they changing, and what can we expect in the future? This interdisciplinary course provides the tools of political and economic analysis needed to answer such questions. You will also review and debate the power politics of dominant states; struggles for rights and justice; economic and technological developments; and how world order is changing.
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Cognitive psychology (DD303)

Living political ideas (DD306)

How does memory work? How do we understand language? How do we think? These are just some of the questions related to everyday experience youll address on this course. Beginning with core topics perception and attention; categorisation and language; and memory, thinking and reasoning youll then explore wider issues, such as emotion and consciousness, topics that have presented a challenge to the cognitive approach. Throughout, youll be asked to examine theories, evidence and arguments as well as the methods of cognitive psychology, including neuropsychology and neuroimaging. Using a computer, youll also be guided through techniques of data analysis and experimentation, and will engage in your own project work.
Should religious beliefs shape how politics are conducted in the contemporary world? Does violence have a role in politics? Should animals as well as humans be represented in politics? What do bodies and sexuality have to do with politics? Living political ideas is an exciting Level 3 politics and international studies course that debates these and similar questions. It demonstrates the relevance of political ideas for understanding contemporary issues in national and world politics. The award-winning study materials include software, video, audio, websites and print (British Universities Film & Video Council, Learning on Screen Awards 2009).
Crime and justice (DD301)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 5 TMAs, 1 iCMA, 1 examination 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 9 months
Social psychology: critical perspectives on self and others (DD307)

Crime, disorder, and justice are increasingly pressing concerns across the world. Fear of crime and proliferating global threats contribute to an increasing sense of insecurity. Local concerns for example street crime are now accompanied by twenty-first century global concerns about human trafficking, cyber-crime, terrorism and human rights violations to name but a few. These threats have implications for justice, as the boundaries between crime control and civil liberties are being increasingly redrawn. Youll explore crime and justice in both global and local contexts, and in particular the way that crime and justice are being continually redefined by global economic, social and political change.
This Level 3 course uses traditional and cutting-edge social psychological theories to explore some of the most exciting and pressing issues we face in our complex, fast changing world. Topics in the course include emotions, conflict, relationships, the body, personality, prejudice and group processes. Working with multimedia materials, you will develop advanced academic skills of critical evaluation and argument and will have the opportunity to conduct your own independent research project consolidating and deepening your understanding. The course will also contribute to your personal development by encouraging you to reflect on your life in the light of social psychological evidence.
Doing economics: people, markets and policy (DD309)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at Level 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 EMA 28 Jan 2012 register by 05 Jan 2012 9 months
This course teaches economic theories that explain the behaviour of people in households, firms, markets and governments. It presents alternative economic explanations that will enable you to make your own critical judgements of which theory serves which purpose best. The course also equips you with the research skills that youll need to conduct your own project on a topic you want to know more about. At the end of the course, you should have developed a more critical view of the socio-economic world in which you live.
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Postgraduate study
Exploring and analysing human culture and history gives us a deeper insight into the world we live in and how we got here. If you thrive on an intellectual challenge and have a passion for the arts, OU postgraduate study has much to offer you. The rewards include advanced academic achievement, enhanced career opportunities and personal fulfilment.
Postgraduate qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Humanities (C20) Postgraduate Diploma in Humanities (D35) MA in Art History (F33) MA in Classical Studies (F27) MA in English (F58) MA in History (F28) MA in Humanities (F07) MA in Music (F32) MA in Philosophy (F30) MA in Religious Studies (F57) 48
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Our flexible postgraduate programme offers a study pathway to progress from a certificate to a diploma, and then on to a taught masters (MA) degree. You can build your MA around your personal interests and professional needs either qualifying in a single subject, such as art history, or combining modules from different subjects, such as music and philosophy, for a general MA in Humanities (F07). Achieving an MA also provides employers with evidence of high intellectual attainment, independent work at a high level, and the ability to complete complex projects. Having obtained an MA with us, many OU postgraduates have gone on to complete MPhil and/or PhD degrees, or to publish books and articles resulting from their dissertation research and studies. Others have used their newly acquired skills to further a career in the arts, teaching, journalism or business. Our successful postgraduates gain the important personal satisfaction of achieving a worthwhile qualification in an area of long-standing interest. It will help you to choose and plan your studies if you read the information below before turning to the qualification that interests you.
Planning your studies

You need a total of 180 credits to achieve your MA. There are two possible ways to achieve this. For an MA in Art History, Classical Studies, Music or Philosophy you must take a 60-credit foundation module in your first year. This introduces you to studying your chosen subject at postgraduate level, and to essential concepts and research methods. Your second 60 credits must be from a subject module. This builds on the foundation module, and enables you to study an area or theme in more detail. Your final 60 credits come from a 16,00018,000-word dissertation. We recommend that you study no more than 60 credits worth of modules a year, particularly in your first year. However, if your circumstances allow, you may study a foundation module together with a subject module to a maximum of 120 credits. For an MA in English, History or Religious Studies, a new two-part MA is being offered. Part 1 consists of a 120-credit module which introduces you to your chosen subject at postgraduate level, and to essential concepts and research methods. Part 2 is worth 60 credits and consists of a 12,00015,000-word dissertation. If you fail or withdraw from a module, you can retake it once. You must complete your MA within ten years. If you leave the programme before completing your MA, you may qualify for a postgraduate certificate or diploma in humanities. The current module selection may not continue to be available throughout your studies. Where modules are discontinued, were committed to offering suitable alternatives.
Entry requirements
To join our MA programme you need an honours degree, ideally but not necessarily, in a subject related to the foundation module you choose. Although the foundation modules update you on the latest ideas and approaches in your chosen area, it doesnt offer any remedial undergraduate training to bring your study skills up to postgraduate level. Before you start your postgraduate studies you must be able to: argue logically, consistently and sceptically classify evidence precisely, and assess its value and reliability marshal various sorts of evidence to support a logical argument read large quantities of text quickly, accurately and critically write clear, concise, grammatically correct and accurately spelt prose. If you want to sharpen your skills in these areas you may want to consider taking one or more of our higher-level undergraduate courses first. If youre unsure about your readiness, please get in touch with our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on +44 (0)845 300 60 90 for guidance, sample study material and access to diagnostic exercises.
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Certificate
Postgraduate Certificate in Humanities (C20)
If youre passionate about the arts, this postgraduate certificate offers a taste of advanced study, focusing on art history, classical studies, music or philosophy. For this postgraduate certificate you require 60 credits from the following optional modules: Title Postgraduate foundation module in art history Postgraduate foundation module in classical studies Postgraduate foundation module in music Postgraduate foundation module in philosophy Code A840 A860 A870 A850 Credits Page 60 60 60 60 52 50 53 54
Degrees
MA in Art History (F33)

If you love art history, this degree will develop your research and analytical skills while exploring the latest contemporary themes and issues, with a dissertation of your choice. For this masters degree you require 180 credits from the following compulsory modules: Title Postgraduate foundation module in art history Themes and issues in contemporary art history The art history dissertation Code A840 A841 A847 Credits Page 60 60 60 52 52 52
MA in Classical Studies (F27)

If you have a passion for classical studies, this degree will bring you up-to-date with the latest developments including a fascinating exploration of Greek theatre and a dissertation of your choice. For this masters degree you require 180 credits from the following compulsory modules: Title Postgraduate foundation module in classical studies The Greek theatre Code A860 A861 Credits Page 60 60 60 50 50 50
If you have studied with us before, you can see the discontinued modules that count towards this qualification on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study.
Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Humanities (D35)
If youre passionate about the arts, this diploma offers a chance to delve more deeply into art history, classical studies, history, literature, music, philosophy or religious studies. For this 120-credit postgraduate diploma you require: 60 credits from the following optional modules: Title Postgraduate foundation module in art history Postgraduate foundation module in classical studies Postgraduate foundation module in music Postgraduate foundation module in philosophy Issues in contemporary social and political philosophy Performances and repertories The Greek theatre Themes and issues in contemporary art history MA English part 1 MA History part 1 MA Religious Studies part 1 Code A840 A860 A870 A850 Credits Page 60 60 60 60 52 50 53 54
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MA in English (F58)
This degree is for those who want to develop their research and analytical skills and upgrade their qualifications. It will suit anyone with appropriate entry qualifications who has a passion for English and is looking for an intellectual challenge. For this masters degree you require 180 credits from the following compulsory modules: Title MA English part 1 MA English part 2 Code A815 A816 Credits Page 120 60 51 51
And 60 credits from the following optional modules: A851 A871 A861 A841 60 60 60 60 54 53 50 52
MA in History (F28)
This degree will provide you with theoretical and practical training in major themes in local and regional history, research methods, project planning and writing a dissertation. It will suit anyone with appropriate entry qualifications who has a passion for history and is looking for an intellectual challenge. For this masters degree you require 180 credits from the following compulsory modules: Title MA History part 1 MA History part 2 Code A825 A826 Credits Page 120 60 51 51
Or 120 credits from one of the following optional modules: A815 A825 A880 120 120 120 51 51 55
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MA in Humanities (F07)
If youre passionate about the arts, this degree offers a chance to delve more deeply into art history, classical studies, history, literature, music or philosophy. For this 180-credit masters degree you require: 60 credits from one of the following optional modules: Title Postgraduate foundation module in art history Postgraduate foundation module in classical studies Postgraduate foundation module in music Postgraduate foundation module in philosophy Issues in contemporary social and political philosophy Performances and repertories The Greek theatre Themes and issues in contemporary art history Code A840 A860 A870 A850 Credits Page 60 60 60 60 52 50 53 54
MA in Philosophy (F30)
This degree will develop your research and analytical skills while exploring the latest debates and issues in social and political philosophy, with a dissertation of your choice. For this masters degree you require 180 credits from the following compulsory modules: Title Postgraduate foundation module in philosophy Issues in contemporary social and political philosophy The philosophy dissertation Code A850 A851 A857 Credits Page 60 60 60 54 54 54
MA in Religious Studies (F57)

This degree will develop your research and analytical skills, discussing theoretical and methodological issues, utilising case studies of religions in modern Britain and elsewhere, and provides you with appropriate research training. It will suit anyone with appropriate entry qualifications, has a passion for religious studies and is looking for an intellectual challenge. For this masters degree you require 180 credits from the following compulsory modules: Title Code A880 A881 Credits Page 120 60 55 55 MA Religious Studies part 1 MA Religious Studies part 2
And 60 credits from the following optional modules: A851 A871 A861 A841 60 60 60 60 54 53 50 52
And a 60-credit dissertation selected from the following, which must be from the same subject line as your postgraduate foundation module: The art history dissertation The music dissertation The philosophy dissertation A847 A877 A857 60 60 60 60 52 50 53 54 The classical studies dissertation A867
MA in Music (F32)
If youre passionate about music, this degree will develop your research and analytical skills while exploring the latest contemporary thinking and debates about performance and repertoire. For this masters degree you require 180 credits from the following compulsory modules: Title Postgraduate foundation module in music Performances and repertories The music dissertation Code A870 A871 A877 Credits Page 60 60 60 53 53 53
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Postgraduate courses
Around 1800 students are currently engaged in our flexible study programme, which covers many fascinating aspects of ancient and contemporary culture. Courses are designed to stretch your abilities and refine your research and analytical skills, providing you with excellent credentials both for the world of employment and for further higherlevel qualifications. You can study a series of courses which can count as modules towards a qualification, or just take a single course and not commit yourself any further its entirely up to you. Assessment key TMA EMA Tutor-marked assignment End-of-module assessment
The Greek theatre (A861)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 4 TMAs, 1 EMA 04 Feb 2012 register by 14 Dec 2011 9 months
Classical studies
Studying the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome encourages reflection on and understanding of Western cultural identity. If youre fascinated by the classical world and its influence on modern society, our courses enable you to study many aspects of this period in history at an advanced level. Scholarship in this field is fast moving and your OU studies will engage you in the most recent thinking and knowledge, while stimulating wide-ranging debate.
This course covers the main aspects of ancient Greek theatre, concentrating on Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries BCE, from the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides to the comedies of Aristophanes and Menander. Youll relate textual study to staging, compare ancient and modern performance, explore the contemporary socio-political context for drama and take a look at concepts and methods used in studies of the later translation and reception of the plays. Youll also explore critical approaches to topics such as audience, chorus, gender, humour and theatrical language. Youll need access to a good library and the internet.
The classical studies dissertation (A867)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 5 TMAs and a dissertation 04 Feb 2012 register by 09 Dec 2011 9 months
Postgraduate foundation module in classical studies (A860)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 5 TMAs, 1 examination 04 Feb 2012 register by 09 Dec 2011 9 months
The study of classical antiquity is essentially interdisciplinary. This course enables you to explore the Greco-Roman world in the context of four broadly-based topics: social history; ideas and values; literature; and archaeology. Youll study these topics through textual and visual primary sources and a selection of modern scholarship in articles and set books. The work will help you to develop basic research skills and techniques of independent study at postgraduate level, and introduce you to the use of IT. Youll also have the opportunity to design and carry out a short research proposal on a topic that particularly interests you. This course is expected to start for the last time in February 2012.
The dissertation (16,00018,000 words) is the culmination of your MA in Classical Studies and tests your ability to present a sustained academic argument in clear, logical prose. Within the rules of the MA, youll have considerable freedom in your choice of topic. Youre not expected to make an original contribution to scholarly knowledge, but you must demonstrate a reasonable grasp of work done in the subject area, with a thorough survey of primary and secondary sources. Your tutor will help you decide on the focus of your dissertation, approve your research proposal and comment on draft sections through the course.
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English
Literature is thought-provoking, both as an art form and as a reflection on how life, society and human values evolve over time. Postgraduate study in English at the OU will provide you with a rich and exciting experience of higher-level literary study, broadening your knowledge and appreciation of different genres, periods, techniques and writers, and of the ways in which they have been transmitted and read.
History
Understanding the cultural, economic, political and social structures of past communities helps to make sense of the world today. Youll find studying history at postgraduate level with the OU is empowering, both personally and academically. It will sharpen the skills and techniques you gained at undergraduate level, and broaden your appreciation of particular history topics and eras. Your studies will engage you with current and recent thinking in the discipline of history, teach you about the most effective research methods, and encourage you to read widely and deeply in specialist areas. The new skills and knowledge you acquire will prepare you for further study, for an MPhil or PhD degree for example, and may help you rise to the top of your profession.
MA English part 1 (A815)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 120 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 5 TMAs, 1 EMA 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 18 months
In this masters-level course you will explore a rich and varied range of literary texts from ancient times to the present. Building on your previous study of literature, you will be equipped with key research methods in literary study and introduced to the use of extensive electronic resources available via the OU library. The course is designed to give plenty of scope for the development of individual research projects. This will prepare you for the dissertation course MA English part 2 (A816) where you will have the opportunity to plan, research and write up an extended piece of work based on your own interests.
MA History part 1 (A825)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 120 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 4 TMAs, 1 EMA 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 18 months
MA English part 2 (A816)
Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 2 TMAs and a dissertation 05 May 2012 register by 31 Jan 2012 9 months
What is history and why is it important? What are the relationships between local developments and national histories? This course aims to develop an appreciation of the rich diversity of British and Irish histories from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries. You will undertake postgraduate-level study and research, covering key theories and issues in depth as well as developing both analytical and research skills. The course aims to increase your knowledge and understanding of a range of key approaches to the study of history, especially the ways in which research is conducted, and how research and scholarship informs historical debate.
This course enables you to complete your MA in English by producing a dissertation (12,00015,000 words) on a topic that you choose yourself, guided by your tutor and building on the study areas and approaches you explored in MA English part 1 (A815). This provides a satisfying culmination to your studies enabling you to demonstrate your command of scholarly techniques and your skill in devising, planning and writing an extended research project in literature. Highly rewarding in its own right, the MA dissertation is also an ideal preparation for doctoral level research and for a wide range of careers.
MA History part 2 (A826)
MA History part 2 is primarily focused on the planning and writing of a 15,000-word dissertation and will build on skills and knowledge gained from MA History part 1 (A825). The dissertation tests your ability to present a sustained academic argument in clear, logical prose. Youre not expected to make an original contribution to scholarly knowledge, but you must demonstrate an understanding of work done in the subject area, with a thorough survey of primary and secondary sources. Your tutor will support you in the development of your work.
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History of art
In studying the history of art at postgraduate level youll explore fascinating questions about works of art, their function in society, and the different meanings that they have taken on for people in the past and in the present. It will deepen and enrich your enjoyment and understanding of art, through an engagement with some of the key theories and approaches that art historians have developed for interpreting and explaining works of art. The MA in Art History (F33) offers a distinctive approach to the subject by bringing together old and new art histories, with reference to art from the Renaissance to the present day.
The art history dissertation (A847)
Postgraduate foundation module in art history (A840)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 6 TMAs, 1 examination 04 Feb 2012 register by 09 Dec 2011 9 months
The dissertation (16,00018,000 words) is the culmination of your MA in Art History and tests your ability to present a sustained academic argument in clear, logical prose. Within the rules of the MA, you will have considerable freedom in your choice of topic. Youre not expected to make an original contribution to scholarly knowledge but you must demonstrate a reasonable grasp of work done in the subject area, with a thorough survey of relevant literature. Your tutor will help you decide on the focus of your dissertation, approve your research proposal and comment on draft sections through the course.
The purpose of this MA course is to equip you to undertake higher-level study in art history. Within it, youll explore six different methodological approaches in depth, from biography and iconography to feminist art history and the period eye. Each methodology is addressed by set books and associated material covering a range of different subjects, from Italian Renaissance art to Indian temple sculpture. For each block, youll also be expected to study works of art of your own choosing, applying the methods exemplified in each book, and to write an assignment all of which will develop your analytical skills.
Themes and issues in contemporary art history (A841)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 4 TMAs, 1 project 04 Feb 2012 register by 14 Dec 2011 9 months
This course prepares you for independent art historical research by introducing you to some of the key issues that are current in art history. Youll explore the way that art history has been constructed as narrative, with particular reference to Renaissance Italy; recent developments in the social history of art, with particular reference to eighteenth and early nineteenth century British landscape art; and issues of identity, difference and the performative in contemporary art. At the end, youll be expected to write a project on a topic related to the themes and issues of the course.
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Music
Whether music is your passion or your profession, OU study offers the opportunity to build on your knowledge and increase your appreciation of a wide range of musical styles, periods and cultures from around the world. Our courses are designed to stimulate your curiosity about music and give you the confidence to pursue lines of investigation that are of special interest to you.
The music dissertation (A877)
Postgraduate foundation module in music (A870)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 5 TMAs, 1 examination 28 Jan 2012 register by 09 Dec 2011 9 months
How does music research inform the study of musical performance? This course offers an extensive introduction to the research methods associated with performances (recordings); musical texts; written documents; instruments/ voices; and ethnographies. Youll have the opportunity to study music from many periods and styles, including popular and non-Western music as well as Western art music. Youll be guided on the use of libraries and other research tools that will enable you to undertake work at postgraduate level. In particular, youll be encouraged to make extensive use of the OU online library and bibliographic facilities, including the complete New Grove Online.
The dissertation (16,00018,000 words) is the culmination of your MA in Music and tests your ability to form a sustained argument in clear, logical prose. Within the rules of the MA, youll have considerable freedom in your choice of topic. While youre not expected to make an original contribution to scholarly knowledge, youll be encouraged to work on sources of your own choosing while demonstrating a grasp of work by other scholars in the subject. Your tutor will help you decide on the focus of your dissertation, approve your research proposal and comment on draft sections through the course.
Performances and repertories (A871)
This course, which is part of the MA in Music and the MA in Humanities, builds on the postgraduate foundation module in music. Youll study musical performances in relation to the environments and institutions in which composers worked, making use of research facilities such as extensive online libraries and archives. Youll also have plenty of scope to study recordings. Music from the Western art tradition is represented alongside music of non-Western and popular traditions, and youll have ample opportunity to pursue your own enthusiasms within the course themes. At the end, youll be expected to initiate, plan and write a 5000-word project.
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Postgraduate study
Philosophy
For the ancient Greeks, philosophy meant love of wisdom. Modern-day philosophers are still grappling with many of the same searching questions that occupied Socrates and Plato. What is reality? Do emotions conflict with reason? How do we reconcile different world views? Curiosity is a good reason to study philosophy and, as an OU postgraduate student, youll have plenty of opportunity for extended reflection on, and discussion of, some of societys most fundamental beliefs about life and the universe. Your philosophy studies will also hone your ability to think clearly, reason logically, and put forward and evaluate arguments. In particular, theyll develop your skills in reading and understanding philosophy texts, writing substantial essays in philosophy, and engaging with some areas of contemporary philosophical enquiry.
Issues in contemporary social

and political philosophy (A851)
Postgraduate foundation module in philosophy (A850)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 60 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 5 TMAs, 1 examination 28 Jan 2012 register by 09 Dec 2011 9 months
Building on the philosophy postgraduate foundation module, this course explores issues with a significance that extends far beyond the boundaries of academic philosophy. Youll look at distributive justice, liberalism versus communitarianism and the metaphysics of social explanation and go on to examine citizenship, nationalism, punishment and democracy in the light of these themes. Youll develop your ability to analyse philosophical texts; reflect on the process of philosophical research; and hone your skills in finding and using material. Youll also be required to show greater independence of thought and the ability to put across a coherent case for a philosophical position.
The philosophy dissertation (A857)
This course aims to equip you with postgraduate-level skills including critical analysis, argumentation and clarity of thought and expression. Its also designed to acquaint you with some contemporary debates in philosophy, around the theme of personhood. Youll learn to recognise a philosophical problem, find and use resources (in libraries and electronically), read philosophical texts and present your arguments clearly in essays. Youll also receive guidance on the use of libraries and aids to research such as bibliographic databases employing the excellent facilities that we offer to all our students. There will be opportunities to engage in online tuition and discussion.
The dissertation (16,00018,000 words) is the culmination of your MA in Philosophy and tests your ability to present a sustained academic argument in clear, logical prose. Within the rules of the MA, youll have considerable freedom in your choice of topic. Youre not expected to make an original contribution to scholarly knowledge, but you must demonstrate a reasonable grasp of work done in the subject area, with a thorough survey of relevant literature. Your tutor will help you decide on the focus of your dissertation, approve your research proposal and comment on draft sections of your work through the course.
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Religious studies
Religious studies is attractive to a wide audience. Studying with the OU at postgraduate level will enable you to build on your existing knowledge of, and interest in, the study of religion. You will use primary texts to develop a sense of different theoretical perspectives and of the current state of the academic study of religion. Religious studies courses discuss theoretical issues in the study of religion, and provide you with knowledge and experience of a range of methodologies. These courses provide you with appropriate training in methods of research in religious studies at postgraduate level. It will give you the opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of independent research in the form of a dissertation.
MA Religious Studies part 2 (A881)
The second part of the MA will be primarily focused on the planning and writing of a dissertation and will build on the skills and knowledge gained from MA Religious Studies part 1 (A880). You will agree an appropriate topic and method for research with your tutor. The approved topics for dissertations can include a wide variety of historical and contemporary phenomena and issues.
MA Religious Studies part 1 (A880)

Credits: Assessment: Start: Length: 120 at postgraduate level (SCQF level 11) 5 TMAs, 1 project 01 Oct 2011 register by 08 Sep 2011 18 months
This course explores a range of religious phenomena and develops skills in engaging with significant issues and methods in the study of religion. The blocks focusing on controversies, religion from the nineteenth to twenty-first centuries, and approaches and methods in religious studies will increase your confidence in dealing with the innate diversity of the subject, equip you with key research methods and enable you to use the extensive electronic resources via the OU library. You will be prepared for the dissertation module, where you will plan, research and write an extended piece of work based on your own interests.
I expected that by the end of year one to have resolved my own confusion about religion. I wanted to understand more about what constitutes religion for other people and why its important to them. I wanted to try and understand why people are so vehemently opposed to religion the very idea provokes great debates, great argument, and people on both sides of the fence get really upset about the very idea of religion I was also curious about the role religion played in the life of nations (UK and US in particular).
Carol Gillespie, MA in Religious Studies
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Studying with
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Ways to register
Online at www.open.ac.uk/study. Call us: In England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, BFPO addresses outside the UK and all other countries, except the EU, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland: +44 (0)845 300 60 90. In Northern Ireland: 028 9032 3722. In the Republic of Ireland: (01)6785399 or +44 28 9032 3722. In other EU countries, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland: +44 191 477 6100. To sponsor a group of students, email corporate-enquiries@open.ac.uk or call +44 (0)845 366 6053. For help or advice before registering contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service (see back cover) or your OU country representative (page 60).
Computers and elearning

With the exception of some Openings courses, youll need a computer and regular and reliable access to the internet, in order to study with us. We will use email to send you important information about your studies. If you dont have an email account we can provide one for you.
Credit for previous study

If youve successfully completed some higher education study elsewhere, we may be able to give you credit for it. You may then need fewer OU courses to achieve your chosen qualification. For more information see page 9 or click www.open.ac.uk/credit-transfer.
How much will it cost?

Course fees depend on what you study and where you live please see the separate Course Fees 2011/2012 leaflet, click www.open.ac.uk/study or, for information about studying outside the UK, see page 59.
UK fees apply if you meet the criteria set out below:

UK national
You are entitled to pay the UK course fee if you are settled1 (see footnotes opposite) in the UK (excluding Channel Islands and Isle of Man) on the first day of your course and you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the three years prior to the course start date. For those temporarily resident outside the UK, including those eligible to use BFPO addresses, please refer to the Your questions section on www.open.ac.uk/study or contact us on +44 (0)845 300 60 90 for more information. If you are ordinarily resident in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man then you are not eligible to pay UK course fees.
When to apply
Register for your course as early as you can particularly if you are applying for financial support or wish to make a claim for credit transfer. Registration close dates are on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study, or you can call us for information on +44 (0)845 300 60 90.
Entry and study requirements

There are no formal academic requirements for most of our undergraduate courses, but in order to study at postgraduate level youll usually need an undergraduate degree or equivalent to gain entry. However, even where there are no entry requirements, its a good idea to prepare yourself for study at the appropriate level. The course descriptions at www.open.ac.uk/study will tell you more about our study requirements. If youre studying full time at another institution, you must get written permission from its principal to study with us. You will not be allowed to study more than 120 credits at any one time (including examination resits, deferrals and resubmissions), unless youre attending up to two additional and related stand-alone residential school courses; or if course presentations overlap by no more than one month; or both.
European Economic Area (EEA), Agreed Overseas Territory or Swiss nationals

You are entitled to pay the UK course fee if you are ordinarily resident in the UK; and will be resident in the UK on the first day of your course and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA2, Switzerland or an Agreed Overseas Territory2 for at least the three years prior to the start date of your course; and you are a national of one of these countries.
Dependants and family members of nationals from one of the territories mentioned above
If you are ordinarily resident in the UK, will be resident in the UK on the first day of your course and have been resident in the EEA2 for the three years prior to the start date of your course and are a dependant of a national from one of the above territories, you may be eligible to pay UK course fees. Please refer to the Your questions section on www.open.ac.uk/study or contact us on +44 (0)845 300 60 90 for more information.
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Nationals of areas not mentioned above

If you are not a national of any of the above mentioned territories, including if you are a refugee or asylum seeker, and will be resident in the UK on the first day of your course, please contact us on +44 (0)845 300 60 90 for advice on your eligibility to pay UK course fees. Normally and lawfully resided in the UK from choice without any immigration restriction on the length of your stay in the UK.
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Pay by instalments OUSBA pays your full fee at registration and you repay the loan in monthly instalments over the length of your course, starting a month after your course begins. Currently, interest is charged at 5.0 per cent (APR 5.1 per cent). Find out more at www.open.ac.uk/ousba or by calling +44 (0)8457 697937.
For a list of EEA countries and Agreed Overseas Territories, please refer to the Conditions of Registration on our website at www.open.ac.uk/our-student-policies. You may be required to send in relevant documentation to support your application to pay UK course fees for any of the above scenarios. If you are not sure if you are eligible to pay UK fees, contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on +44 (0)845 300 60 90.
OU gift vouchers
OU vouchers make an inspiring present, ideal if youre looking for an unusual gift for someone special. Or ask family and friends to support your own study by buying vouchers for special occasions. To buy or redeem vouchers, click www.open.ac.uk/gift-vouchers.
Tesco Clubcard reward tokens

You can convert your Clubcard vouchers into reward tokens to pay towards undergraduate courses at Level 1. To find out more about the terms and conditions of this scheme running in the UK and the Republic of Ireland click www.openuniversity.co.uk/clubcarddeals.
You may also need to budget for:

travel to tutorials and residential schools we can sometimes offer a choice of sites but you may need to travel some distance. set texts for most courses, the main teaching texts are included in the fee. Sometimes, those texts are supported by books that you have to buy yourself or borrow from a local library. computer access you need regular and reliable access to the internet and a computer (with the exception of some Openings courses). equipment for some courses you may need use of a television; DVD or audio-CD player; or a scientific calculator.
Sponsorship
If youre studying for vocational reasons your employer may be willing to pay part or all of your fees. Call our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on +44 (0)845 300 60 90 for further information and advice.
Financial support
Financial support for students studying undergraduate courses
The OU and the national governments of the UK fund a range of financial support services to help you with the costs of studying. The type and level of support available depends on your household income, whether you receive certain state benefits and where you live (see below). Find out more at www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport where you can use our eligibility checker to find out what support you could be entitled to.
How to pay
Depending on your income you may qualify for some financial support in fact, many of our undergraduate students are able to study for free (see Financial support for students studying undergraduate courses opposite). If you are paying some or all of the cost yourself, you can pay in full when you register, by credit or debit card or by cheque in EU currencies, Swiss francs or US dollars. Its easiest to register online at www.open.ac.uk/study with a credit or debit card. We don't accept Maestro International, Amex or Diners cards. If youve studied with us before we also accept payment by bank transfer.
If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

Depending on your income and your course of study, youll
be eligible to apply for:
Fee grant and course grant if you are on certain benefits or
have a household income below 30,0001 (plus allowances,
where applicable) you can apply for support towards your
course fees and study costs.
Allowances are given for a partner and dependent children.
These are 2000 for a partner, 2000 for your first child and
1000 for each further child.
For example, if you have a partner and two children who are
financially dependent on you, you could have a household
income of up to 35,0001 and be entitled to receive some
financial support.
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Open University Student Budget Account (OUSBA)

UK, EEA and Switzerland students can also defer or spread the cost with a loan from Open University Student Budget Accounts Ltd (OUSBA): Register now, pay later OUSBA pays your full fee direct to us. You repay OUSBA interest-free and in full just before your course starts.
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If you live with your parents, their income will not be included in any assessment of your household income. You will need to be studying between 30 and 120 credits worth of courses to qualify (usually with a minimum of 30 credits for any one course). Access to Learning Fund students with a household income below 28,0651 (plus allowances, where applicable) can apply for assistance from the Access to Learning Fund. This fund is provided to assist students who are facing higher than expected costs as a result of their study. It cannot be used to pay for course fees, but will support course-related costs such as travel, childcare, computer purchase and internet access. Funding may be limited and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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ILA Scotland 200 learner account ILA Scotland is a Scottish Government scheme for anyone aged 16 or over living in Scotland studying at undergraduate level. If your personal income is 22,000 or less a year, or youre on certain benefits, you can claim up to 200 a year towards a wide range of courses, where the amount of study is less than 40 credits. You will need to have successfully opened an ILA Scotland learner account before you register with us and should allow a minimum of 21 days for your account to be set up before the final registration date of your course. For the most up-to-date information, click www.ilascotland.org.uk. Part-time fee grant (formerly known as ILA Scotland 500 learner account) if your personal income is 22,000 or less a year, or youre on certain benefits, you can claim up to 500 a year towards the course fee if you are studying at least 40 credits a year. You will need to have successfully completed the application process for a part-time fee grant before you register with us and should allow a minimum of 21 days before the final registration date of your course. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Student Awards Agency for Scotland website at www.saas.gov.uk. We recommend that you check whether you are eligible for a fee waiver before applying for a part-time fee grant or ILA Scotland learner account. To find the most up-to-date information on the financial support available to students in Scotland visit our website at www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport, email scotland@open.ac.uk or call 0845 300 60 90.
Based on 2010/11 figures. To find the most up-to-date information on the financial support available to students in England, Wales or Northern Ireland visit our website at www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport, email general-enquiries@open.ac.uk or call 0845 300 60 90.
If you live in Scotland

Depending on your income and your course of study, youll be eligible to apply for: Part-time fee waiver if you are studying an OU undergraduate course and are on certain benefits or have a household income of under 16,510 (or more if you have dependants) you could qualify for a course fee waiver, which will cover the total cost of your course fees, so you pay nothing. Allowances are given for a partner and dependent children. These are 2000 for a partner, 2000 for your first child and 1000 for each further child. For example, if you have a partner and two children who are financially dependent on you, you could have a household income of up to 21,510 and the fee waiver scheme will pay your fees. If you are under 25 and not married/in a partnership or with dependent children, we may take your parents income into account if you have not been self-supporting for three years or on benefits in your own right. Students who qualify for the part-time fee waiver, and who are studying a 30- or 60-credit course at Level 1, may also be entitled to a computer provided under our computer provision scheme.
Financial support for students studying postgraduate courses

If you are studying towards a taught masters or doctorate you wont be eligible for financial support towards your course fees or towards most study costs. However, if you are resident in Scotland, we recommend you check with the Student Awards Agency for Scotland whether courses at SCQF level 11 will be eligible for a part-time fee grant (formerly ILA Scotland 500 learner account) for the 2011/12 academic year. For the most up-to-date information, click www.saas.gov.uk.
Other help
If you are an OU graduate, support may be available from the Crowther Fund. In addition, if you have particular financial difficulties, you may be eligible for some course expenses. The Crowther Fund (OU graduates only) The Crowther Fund is intended to help OU graduates build upon their OU degrees, either by formal study or research or by generally broadening their experience through a period of voluntary work. The fund doesnt take account of financial circumstances. The application closing date is 28 February each year. For further information, please email ou-crowther-fund@open.ac.uk.
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If you have a disability or additional requirements

When you register for a course, well ask you whether you have a disability, health condition, mental-health disability or specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) that might affect your studies or examinations. If you do, well direct you to more detailed information about the services we offer. For information and advice about all services for students with disabilities, click www.open.ac.uk/disability.
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Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) UK students only

Disabled Students Allowances help with study costs that result directly from your disability or specific learning difficulty. Allowances are not means-tested and may go towards specialist equipment (such as an adapted computer), non-medical study support (for example, a sign-language interpreter; a note-taker or a dyslexia support worker) or other related expenses. You can also apply for help with study-related travel costs that directly result from your disability. Eligibility and allowances depend on where you live and what youre studying. In England, Wales or Northern Ireland you may be eligible for a DSA if youre studying at least 30 credits towards an OU undergraduate or postgraduate qualification that lasts for more than one year. In Scotland you must be studying at least 60 credits towards an OU undergraduate or postgraduate qualification that lasts for more than one year. If you are eligible for a Disabled Students Allowance the University will only provide study support that cannot be provided by the allowance. If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland: call our DSA Office on 01908 654136 (voice telephone) 01908 659955 (textphone) or email dsa-queries@open.ac.uk. If you live in Scotland: call our Disability and Additional Requirements Team on 0131 226 3851 or email scotland@open.ac.uk.
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For more information please contact either your OU country representative (see page 60) or the applicable OU office (see back cover).
Fees
If youre not eligible to pay a UK course fee (see page 56), your fee will be higher than the UK fee. Higher fees are charged if you are a resident of one of the countries/ territories listed above or are a resident of a country anywhere else in the world where OU courses are offered. Fees are higher outside the UK because the University needs to cover the extra costs of operating and supplying services outside the UK. These costs include running offices in Dublin and Brussels and the additional costs of operating in more than one country in respect of all aspects of the University's services to students, including the provision of examinations, additional residential and day schools, retaining students, and additional financial charges. Additional costs are allocated across all students in a given territory, and are not calculated on a course-by-course basis. To work out how much your course will cost, see www.open.ac.uk/study or refer to the separate Course Fees 2011/2012 leaflet.
Tuition outside the UK

Tutorial support will usually be provided by online forums or email. There may be an opportunity for a face-to-face tutorial meeting depending on the number of students in your area, and you may also be able to organise your own informal student support group. Once we know how many students are registered on your course we can confirm tutorial arrangements.
Studying outside the UK

Residence
Most courses are open only to residents of the countries/ territories listed above right. Some courses, however, are available for world-wide study. Where this is the case, it is indicated in the course descriptions in this prospectus.
Examinations
Not all courses have an examination, but for most of those that do theres at least one examination centre in the countries listed above. An overseas examination fee is charged if you do not take your examination at the centre allocated to you. Continued on page 60.
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Continued from page 59. The overseas examination fee is charged if you: sit your examination at an additional centre closer to your home sit your examination in a country other than those listed on page 59, regardless of the course fee paid have paid UK fees but want to sit your examination at a centre in one of the countries listed on page 59 have paid UK fees but have a home address in Continental Europe. The overseas examination fee will be 204 for examinations held before 31 July 2011. From 1 August 2011, this fee will be 210. For further information and advice, contact The Open University in Europe (see back cover).
What else you should know

Equality and diversity
We are committed to fulfilling our vision of a fair and just society. We are creating an inclusive university community and a society where people are treated with dignity and respect, where inequalities are challenged and where we anticipate and respond positively to different needs and circumstances so that everyone is able to achieve their potential. The Open Universitys equality scheme sets out our policy and commitment and is available from Our policies on our website at www.open.ac.uk/our-student-policies.
Course software
Some course software for use with Microsoft Windows is tested only on UK English versions.
Open University Students Association (OUSA)

You automatically become a member unless you choose to opt out for more information, click www.ousa.org.uk.
OU representatives outside the UK

OU country representatives can give you more information and advice, and coordinate arrangements for tutorials and examinations. Republic of Ireland Enquiry and Advice Centre (01)6785399 ireland@open.ac.uk Austria 01 533 2390 austria@open.ac.uk Belgium 02 644 3372 belgium@open.ac.uk France 02 32 56 65 07 france@open.ac.uk Germany (North) 040 42883 2478 germany-north@open.ac.uk Greece 22970 26069 greece@open.ac.uk Italy 02 813 8048 italy@open.ac.uk Luxembourg 44 40 91 801 luxembourg@open.ac.uk Netherlands 070 360 7443 netherlands@open.ac.uk Spain (91)577 7701 spain@open.ac.uk
Students under the age of 16

Very exceptionally, the University will consider applications from particularly gifted students who are under the age of 16. Applicants will be invited for an informal interview with their parent/guardian at their nearest regional or national centre. Acceptance will be at the discretion of the University.
Our statements of service

These cover careers advice, complaints, queries and appeals against our decisions, support for disabled students, general student support and guidance, and equal opportunities. You can find out more at www.open.ac.uk/our-student-policies.
Data protection
We record your personal information when you contact us and use this to manage registration, study, examination and other student services. When you register, well tell you more about how we process and use your personal information.
Recording phone calls

We may record our phone calls with you to make sure that weve carried out your instructions correctly and to help us improve our services through staff training.
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Freedom of information
Information about the University can be found in our publication scheme, click www.open.ac.uk/foi. You have a general right to information we hold that is not in our publication scheme.
Events near you Enquiries from students in other countries

If you live in an EU country not listed above, please contact The Open University in Europe (see back cover). Wherever you are in the world, you may be able to study some of our qualifications and courses directly with the OU or through one of our educational partners or by buying our course materials from a local distributor. Click www.open.ac.uk/worldwide to find out what is available in your area. Come and meet us at one of our events in the UK and Europe. We host a number of events giving you the opportunity to meet with OU staff and discuss what its like to study with us, and to find out what courses we have to suit your needs. For details of events near you, click www.open.ac.uk/events.
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This prospectus is one of a series describing our programmes of study.

If you would like to find out more about our other qualifications and courses,
and youre living in the UK or any of the countries listed on page 59, please
order one of our prospectuses listed below:
Undergraduate Prospectus
An introduction to studying with The Open University This prospectus is a brief overview of the subjects we offer, providing answers to your questions about studying with the OU, and explaining how you can work towards a qualification. However, if you already know which subjects interest you, choose from our range of subjectspecific prospectuses instead.
Subject-specific prospectuses
Childhood and Youth Prospectus Computing and ICT Prospectus Education Prospectus Engineering and Technology Prospectus Environment, Development and International Studies Prospectus Health and Social Care Prospectus
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Research Degrees Prospectus

Our Research Degrees Prospectus (PhDs, etc.) is wholly online at www.open.ac.uk/research-prospectus.
To download or order a printed prospectus
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Title 20th century literature: texts and debates (A300) A world of whose making? (DU301) Advanced creative writing (A363) Archaeology: the science of investigation (SA188) Art and its histories (A216) Art of the twentieth century (AA318) Childrens literature (EA300) Cognitive psychology (DD303) Continuing classical Latin (A397) Creative writing (A215) Crime and justice (DD301) Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century (U101) Discovering psychology (DSE141) Doing economics: people, markets and policy (DD309) Doing philosophy (AXR271) Economics and economic change (DD202) Empire: 1492 1975 (A326) English grammar in context (E303)
Start dates 01 Oct 2011
UK () 700
ROI () 1320
Other () 1470
08 Oct 2011 08 Oct 2011 01 Sep 2011 12 Nov 2011 12 May 2012 01 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011
700 700 170 170 170 700 700
1320 1320 360 360 360 1320 1320
1470 1470 405 405 405 1470 1470
How to pay
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01 Oct 2011 28 Jan 2012
700 1165
1320 1785
1470 1935
Studying outside the UK

If youre not eligible to pay a UK course fee (please see
page 56 of the Arts and Humanities Prospectus), your fee
will be higher.
We accept payment in the currencies of all European
Union countries, in Swiss francs and in US dollars.
Its easiest to register online and pay with a credit or
debit card.
Well use the exchange rate which applies on the day we
process your registration agreement, except for payments
in euros, which are subject to a monthly exchange rate.
01 Oct 2011
400
785
890
01 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011 04 Feb 2012
700 700 700 700
1320 1320 1320 1320
1470 1470 1470 1470
Key
N/A Not Applicable Other includes all countries outside the UK and
ROI where we accept students, see page 59 for
more information
ROI Republic of Ireland
05 Nov 2011 05 May 2012 28 Jan 2012
400 400 700
785 785 1320
890 890 1470
28 May 2011 26 May 2012 04 Feb 2012
465 500 700
860 880 1320
860 880 1470
01 Oct 2011 04 Feb 2012
700 700
1320 1320
1470 1470
Title Ethics in real life (A181) Exploring history: medieval to modern 1400 1900 (A200) Exploring philosophy (A222) Exploring psychology (DSE212) Exploring the classical world (A219) Exploring the English language (U211) From composition to performance: musicians at work (AA302) From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830 (A207) Heritage, whose heritage? (A180) Inside music (A224) Introducing religions (A217) Introducing the social sciences (DD101) Issues in contemporary social and political philosophy (A851) Living political ideas (DD306) MA English part 1 (A815) MA English part 2 (A816) MA History part 1 (A825) MA History part 2 (A826)
Start dates 08 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011
UK () 255 700
ROI () 510 1320
Other () 605 1470
Title MA Religious Studies part 1 (A880) MA Religious Studies part 2 (A881)
UK () 2970
ROI () 4025
Other () 4330
05 May 2012 1485
2105
2255
01 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011
700 770
1320 1390
1470 1540
Making sense of the arts (Y180)
01 Jun 2011 01 Sep 2011 01 Nov 2011 01 Mar 2011 01 Jun 2012 05 May 2012
195 195 195 195 195 400
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 785
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 890
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
Making sense of things: an introduction to material culture (A151) Medicine and society in Europe 15001930 (A218) Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds (A330) Performances and repertories (A871) Postgraduate foundation module in art history (A840) Postgraduate foundation module in classical studies (A860) Postgraduate foundation module in music (A870) Postgraduate foundation module in philosophy (A850) Power, dissent, equality: understanding contemporary politics (DD203) Reading and studying literature (A230)
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
04 Feb 2012 04 Feb 2012
1485 1485
2105 2105
2255 2255
08 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011 28 Jan 2012 04 Feb 2012
255 700 700 700 700 1485
510 1320 1320 1320 1320 2105
605 1470 1470 1470 1470 2255
04 Feb 2012
1485
2105
2255
28 Jan 2012
1485
2105
2255
28 Jan 2012
1485
2105
2255
01 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011
700 2970
1320 4025 2105 4025 2105
1470 4330 2255 4330 2255
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
05 May 2012 1485 01 Oct 2011 2970
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
05 May 2012 1485
Title Reading classical Greek: language and literature (A275) Reading classical Latin (A297) Religion today: tradition, modernity and change (AD317) Renaissance art reconsidered (AA315) Residential school. Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 (AXR312) Shakespeare: an introduction (A177) Shakespeare: text and performance (AA306) Small country, big history: themes in the history of Wales (A182) Social psychology: critical perspectives on self and others (DD307) Start listening to music (A179) Start writing fiction (A174)
UK () 700
ROI () 1320
Other () 1470
Title The art of English (E301) The arts past and present (AA100)
Start dates 01 Oct 2011 01 Oct 2011 04 Feb 2012
UK () 700 700 700 1485
ROI () 1320 1320 1320 2105
Other () 1470 1470 1470 2255
01 Oct 2011 28 Jan 2012
400 700
785 1320
890 1470
The classical 04 Feb 2012 studies dissertation (A867) The Greek theatre (A861) 04 Feb 2012
1485 1485 700
2105 2105 1320
2255 2255 1470
01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
The music 04 Feb 2012 dissertation (A877) The nineteenthcentury novel (AA316) 01 Oct 2011
02 Jul 2011
465
860
860
The philosophy 04 Feb 2012 dissertation (A857) 29 Oct 2011 04 Feb 2012 04 Feb 2012 170 170 700 360 360 1320 405 405 1470 Themes and issues in contemporary art history (A841) Thought and experience: themes in the philosophy of mind (AA308) 04 Feb 2012
1485 1485
2105 2105
2255 2255
28 Jan 2012
700
1320
1470
08 Oct 2011 07 Apr 2012
255 255
510 510
605 605
28 Jan 2012
770
1390
1540
Total war and 04 Feb 2012 social change: Europe 19141955 (AA312) Understanding global heritage (AD281) 01 Oct 2011
700
1320
1470
700
1320
1470
29 Oct 2011 04 Feb 2012 29 Oct 2011 04 Feb 2012
170 170 170 170 1485 575 620
360 360 360 360 2105 860 880
405 405 405 405 2255 860 880
Voices and texts (A150)
05 Nov 2011
400 400 700 400 400
785 785 1320 785 785
890 890 1470 890 890
World archaeology 05 Nov 2011 (A251) Worlds of English (U214) You and your money: personal finance in context (DB123) 04 Feb 2012 05 Nov 2011 05 May 2012
The art history 04 Feb 2012 dissertation (A847) The art history residential school (AXR272) 14 May 2011 12 May 2012
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