Diploma of Higher Education in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at The Open University

A 240-credit distance-learning diploma investigating questions and themes in religious studies and philosophy from historical and contemporary perspectives. It explores secular and religious systems of thought and practice across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe, developing critical skills through the core disciplines of religious studies and philosophy.

Duration: 240 credits; 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time  |  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), You and your world: introducing the social sciences (D112), Revolutions (A113), Global challenges: social science in action (D113) and Investigating philosophy (DA223), plus religion-focused modules including A227.

Career pathways

Develops critical thinking, communication, empathy and understanding of other views and practices, IT skills, and independent and collaborative working.

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