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MA/MSc Open at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MA/MSc Open is a flexible postgraduate programme that lets students design a personalised course of study across a range of disciplines, building a unique pathway from postgraduate modules.

Duration: Part-time distance learning, 180 credits; to be completed within eight years  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

180 credits built from postgraduate modules across disciplines, for example Core concepts in linguistics (L804), Language, society and artificial intelligence (L806), Introduction to mental health science (S826) and Advance your independent learning (YXM830).

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Entry requirements

Typically a bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in a subject relevant to the intended area of specialist study. English: IELTS score of at least 7 strongly recommended for those whose first language is not English.

Duration: Part-time distance learning, 180 credits; to be completed within eight years

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