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BA (Honours) Philosophy and Psychological Studies at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A BA (Honours) combining philosophical debates on ethics, justice, scientific knowledge, religion, art and the self with core social, cognitive and developmental psychology and aspects of professional practice. Students learn to read scientific and philosophical texts, use different research methods and communicate clearly and logically.

Duration: 6 years part-time (one 60-credit module per year); a degree is 360 credits across three stages of 120 credits  |  Intake: February and October (Stage 1)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 starts with Discovering the arts and humanities (A111) plus Encountering psychology in context (D120) or Exploring psychological worlds (D110). Philosophy is introduced through six topics: philosophy of religion, political philosophy through Plato, philosophy of mind, ethics, knowledge and philosophy of race.

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Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements apply. An optional Access module is available for students who want to build confidence before starting.

Domestic applicants: GBP 24,528 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total qualification fee for England at the 2026/27 maximum chargeable rate (360 credits), part-time modular study; valid for modules starting before 31 July 2027. International fee not stated. Tuition, assessment and study materials only. Source

Intake: February and October (Stage 1)

Duration: 6 years part-time (one 60-credit module per year); a degree is 360 credits across three stages of 12

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