Certificate of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities at The Open University

A 120-credit distance-learning certificate giving a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including art history, classical studies, English, history, music, philosophy and religious studies. Students expand their cultural horizons while learning to think and argue clearly.

Duration: 120 credits; 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (maximum 7 years)  |  Intake: February 2027; October 2027  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Discovering the arts and humanities (A111), Cultures (A112), Revolutions (A113), You and your world: introducing the social sciences (D112), Encountering psychology in context (D120), Introducing English language studies (L101), Exploring languages and cultures (L161) and beginners' language modules.

Career pathways

Develops transferable skills such as reviewing information, using evidence to support an argument and focused writing.

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