OU Arts+Humanities Prospectus

Arts and Humanities Prospectus
2009/2010
INSPIRING LEARNING
The OU has changed my whole view of life simply by helping me rediscover the utter joy of learning.
Toni Hourahane, OU student
Be everything you want to be with The Open University

Over the last 40 years, weve transformed the lives of more than two million people by giving them the inspiration, means and support to discover their dreams. The opportunity is yours, come and join us Youll be part of Europes largest academic community with over 210,000 students learning with us each year. Our broadcast programmes engage the world and our research projects shape it. Be inspired by our huge range of fascinating and challenging subjects across all levels from certificates and diplomas to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. Our courses are created by some of the finest minds of their generation. We invest millions of pounds to ensure we lead the way in educational technology and our courses are delivered to you in the most unique and compelling way. You can study in a flexible way that works for you at home, at work or on the move. We call this approach supported Open Learning. Were right behind you all the way and youre never alone. With many courses youll benefit from unrivalled one to one support from your tutor. Whether via email, phone or face to face, this support is available to you even during evenings and weekends. We are local to you. We have 13 national and regional centres alongside 350 study centres across the UK with our staff always ready to help you. Enjoy the support of your fellow students. Theres a whole community to meet in tutorials, online forums or to network with socially. Not only are we the biggest UK university, but our students also continuously vote us one of the best. For the last four years The Open University has been rated in the top two universities for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. Businesses see the benefits of using us to educate their employees and over 75 per cent of FTSE 100 companies have sponsored staff on our courses. The Open University Business School is internationally accredited and globally respected. To ensure everyone is given the opportunity to learn and achieve, you can qualify for help with study costs even if your household income is as high as 30,0001. Last year we helped over 38,000 people. Be part of something extraordinary
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Contents
Introduction
Your prospectus
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Courses
Starting out at Level 1 Arts Short courses Interdisciplinary study Classical studies English language French German History and History of science, technology and medicine History of art Italian Literature and creative writing Media studies Music Philosophy Religious studies Spanish Welsh Related courses
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Welcome from Professor David Rowland, Dean and Director of Studies in the Faculty of Arts 4 Your OU experience Your guide to qualifications Building your qualification Your career Your next steps Frequently asked questions Where do I start? 5 8 9 12 14 15 17
Preparing for OU study Openings

Introductory courses to build your confidence
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Studying the arts and humanities

Choosing your qualification
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Qualifications
Degrees BA (Hons) Humanities BA (Hons) Literature BA (Hons) English Language and Literature BA (Hons) History BA (Hons) Modern Language Studies BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics The Open Programme Diplomas Classical Studies English Language Studies French German Literature Literature and Creative Writing Music Religious Studies Spanish Certificate of higher education Humanities
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Becoming an OU student
Applying to the OU How much will it cost? Financial support If you have a disability, health condition, mental-health disability or specific learning difficulty Studying outside the UK What else you should know Contact points for advice and registration
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BA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychological Studies 30
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Introduction
Your prospectus
Whether you want to study towards a particular qualification to update your skills, or just want to take individual courses for personal interest, the OU will support you in achieving your aspirations.
Discover our strengths

The first part of this prospectus fully explains the benefits of studying arts and humanities with The Open University (OU). Take time to read about how our wide range of courses, qualifications and unique approach to study could be right for you. To help you to navigate through this prospectus weve broken it down into separate sections and colour coded each one.
Choose your course

The second part of this prospectus lists all our qualifications and courses in arts and humanities, so you can easily find the information you need. You dont need to have any formal qualifications, or to pass an entry test to study with us. Our undergraduate courses and qualifications in arts and humanities are open to all because we believe anyone who is keen to succeed should have the opportunity to study. Whether you choose to study a qualification or any of our courses as part of your professional development we offer flexible and accessible courses to both individual learners and organisations. If, after reading through this prospectus, you need more information, have any questions or need some expert friendly advice, please contact us: Click www.open.ac.uk/study-arts Call +44 (0)845 300 60 90 or email general-enquiries@open.ac.uk Were here to help.
FACT:
45 per cent of new OU students receive financial support.
Open access: other ways to read this publication

You may find it easier to access information from our website www.open.ac.uk If you would like this publication electronically please phone +44 (0)845 300 60 90 or email us at general-enquiries@open.ac.uk quoting Alternative format in the subject box. Other alternative formats are available on request.
Introduction
Were built on millions of moments of personal inspiration

The experiences of self-discovery and transformation, enjoyed by over two million of our students across four decades, are what drive us. We are passionate about sharing learning with anyone who has the desire to improve their mind and enhance their life.
Our unique, world-leading approach to study is called supported Open Learning. Its open because you learn in your own time and place and supported because youre never alone. As the UKs biggest university the range of our courses is something that most other universities can only dream of. Well challenge you, stretch your understanding and make you question ideas that youve always taken for granted its truly worldclass learning. Well connect you with the things that inspire you, wherever you are and wherever youve come from. If you think youve got what it takes to study with us, then so do we.
Its your motivation were interested in not your previous qualifications

I always wondered what it took to achieve
a degree and now I am starting to find out.
Its a really exciting adventure.
Sharon Dee, OU student
Our doors are open to everyone. In fact, over 40 per cent of new OU students in the UK dont have the qualifications to enter a campus-based university. So if you dont have a conventional educational background it certainly wont hold you back.
Well give you as much support as you need

One of the greatest revelations about learning with the OU is discovering the tutors really are on your side and they really want you to succeed. Chris Latham, OU student Were a strong community, and many of our students receive more individual tutor support than at campusbased universities. Whether its via email, the phone or at one of our tutorial sessions your tutor will be on hand to give you feedback, answer your questions and offer you support if you need it.
Well help you fit your studies around your life

If youre committed to fitting something into your life, its surprising to learn just how much free time you actually have. Garry Greenland, OU student Over 70 per cent of OU students are working full or part time during their studies. Theres no doubt that studying with us takes real self-discipline, but our courses are designed to be highly flexible so you can work at a pace that suits you.
Well provide you with a world-class education

The course materials were absolutely amazing. The DVDs, the books everything was always perfect, so well presented and laid out. I always got exactly the right stuff, there was never anything missing. Sarah Witts, OU student Our qualifications are highly respected by employers and other academic institutions. In fact, there isnt a university in the land that doesnt use OU teaching methods and materials.
Well help you find a way to afford your studies

I always thought that because I work full time I wouldnt receive any financial support, so I was very surprised to find I could get most of my undergraduate fees paid for. Jason McDonagh, OU student We help more people with the cost of study than anyone else over 38,000 people received financial support last year. And even if you dont qualify for financial support well help you manage your payments by spreading them out in instalments.
So isnt it time you followed your inspiration?

The OU helped me get back on track; it was one of those really golden moments when everything seemed to come together. Mickey Poland, OU student Click www.open.ac.uk/study or call +44 (0)845 300 60 90
Introduction
Welcome
The Open Universitys Faculty of Arts is a world leader in supported Open Learning.
Celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, the Faculty of Arts has a record of excellence in teaching and research and in 2006 ranked as one of the best institutions in the world for arts and humanities one of only twenty UK institutions to make it into the top 100. Scoring well in the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), our research feeds directly into our teaching, helping to ensure that our courses continue not only to be attractive to study but also reflect the most recent scholarship. In October 2008 we launched our new 60-point interdisciplinary Level 1 course, The arts past and present. As well as containing a wide range of fascinating topics for study, the course is at the forefront of our thinking in relation to skills development and employability. Completing the course will give you the best possible preparation for further study in the arts and humanities, where you can choose from a wide range of subjects. We are continuing to develop exciting and important new areas, including ethics, heritage studies and Welsh history, with new courses such as Understanding global heritage and Small country, big history: themes in the history of Wales, as well as new courses in more traditional subjects, with Reading classical Greek: language and literature and the history course Empire: 14921975. If you are beginning study with the OU, wed encourage you to start at Level 1. If you want to test the water before taking The arts past and present, you can try one or more of our Short courses. As you progress youll be able to take advantage of learning in a range of media and will have opportunities for contact with your tutors and other students both face to face and online. Throughout your studies youll be supported by committed and experienced tutors who will guide you through your course and provide feedback on your assignments. When youve completed your undergraduate degree you may want to think about studying for a masters degree. Our new two-year programmes in history, English and religious studies begin in October 2009, and we continue to offer three-year awards in art history, classical studies, music and philosophy. I wish you success in your studies, whichever course you choose.
Professor David Rowland Dean and Director of Studies in the Faculty of Arts
Introduction
Your OU experience
As an OU student, youll need to apply yourself and put in the time and effort. But it will prove to be an unforgettable learning experience. What sets us apart from other universities is that were not campus-based. Instead we deliver high-quality materials and resources directly to our students. The work is just as rigorous and our qualifications are well regarded, and there are plenty of opportunities for our students to get involved. Youll meet some great people, build up your skills and knowledge, and thoroughly enjoy yourself in the process.
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 the 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. .
Top-class teaching
We have an enviable network of around 9000 course tutors across the UK, many of whom are practising professionals with strong academic backgrounds, sector-specific skills and practical experience. Our course materials are written and developed by OU academics, who are experts in their specialist fields and in supported Open Learning. We provide leading-edge teaching, born out of extensive research and close links with partners such as the BBC. The value of our innovative teaching materials is recognised by many professional bodies and because of our rigorous academic standards, OU qualifications are universally recognised, at home and abroad.
Choice and flexibility

Are you studying to assist your career, to become qualified for a new career or simply for pleasure? Are you working full time, part time or not at all? Whatever your circumstances, we can provide a solution. OU 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. A large number of OU students graduate each year with an Open degree. This is a BA or BSc that enables students to choose courses from a range of different subjects and supports study based on personal interest or career development, or both. All our courses are designed so you can fit studying around your work and other commitments. You can study in your own way, at home, in the office, or wherever suits you. Our 13 regional and national centres, alongside 350 tutorial venues in the UK alone, ensure you wont feel isolated.
Continual support
Before you register you can get information from our educational advisers who can answer your questions and provide guidance on a host of subjects, such as choosing courses, the career implications of study, course preparation, study arrangements or difficulties, how to get help with your fees, and tutorial support. All this help is available through our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on +44 (0)845 300 60 90. Staff there will either help you directly, or refer you on for further guidance. Once you register well send you a welcome pack, which will include an introductory booklet on studying with the OU. Your first course mailing will include materials specially developed for your course. Youll also receive a study calendar, designed to help you pace your study alongside family, work and other commitments. Continued on page 6
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As an OU student youll enjoy full support throughout your studies, with a tutor to guide, advise and offer comprehensive feedback on your coursework. Your tutor can be contacted by phone or online, and will lead group tutorials and seminars. Support is also offered by other OU staff and by fellow students at tutorials, or as part of the global community of OU students who can be reached through online forums.
Employer sponsorship make out a good case

Your employer may support your studies in some way. Highlighting some of the key advantages of studying with us will strengthen your case: our programmes deliver practical and relevant learning, giving you skills and knowledge that you can apply immediately in the workplace and making a real difference to your performance you can continue to work full or part time our courses promote greater confidence most programmes are modular, allowing you to pace your studies alongside work commitments many courses are suitable for professional development and can count towards a recognised qualification youll receive high levels of support from us, helping you to succeed in your studies and career. 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.
Value for money

The materials we provide are of the highest internationally renowned quality, and may include: specially written textbooks or workbooks online teaching materials CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other computer software audio and visual recordings equipment loaned for practical work. 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. Youll also be responsible for any telephone or internet service provider charges your suppliers may make. We also recommend that you budget for travel, for example to tutorials or examinations. To find out exactly what you receive and what you need to acquire for a specific course, click www.open.ac.uk/study and go to the detailed course description.
Students with a disability

or additional requirement
Our expertise in supported Open 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. If you have a disability, health condition, mental-health disability or specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) that affects your ability to study, to attend a residential school or to take examinations, we may be able to adapt our services to meet your specific needs. We recommend that you contact us to discuss the requirements and accessibility of the course you intend to study before you register. You may also be eligible for a Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). A summary of our services is provided in our leaflet Open to Your Needs available from our Student Registration & Enquiry Service. For more information, see page 67 or click www.open.ac.uk/disability
Financial support
Depending on your current circumstances, even if youre in employment, you could be eligible for financial support to help towards your course fees, study costs and other expenses. See pages 6668 or click www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport where you can use our calculator to find out if you are eligible for financial support.
FACT:
Over 38,000 financial awards were made to OU students last year.
FACT:
Around 10,000 of our students have a disability or additional requirement.
Introduction
Course materials and teaching methods

Our interactive teaching and multimedia materials and workbooks bring a new dimension to learning. The materials we provide are yours to keep and to refer to whenever you wish. Everyone has a different pace and method of learning, so well do our best to cater for yours. As part of your study, you may need to spend time at a residential school. Most students say that this is one of the highlights of their learning experience.
Youll find that collaboration with students and tutors via online workshops supports and builds on course materials. Youll also be able to take full advantage of our online services, including an OU email account, online forums and the vast online OU Library. See page 70 for more information.
Were one of the first universities to offer free downloadable course materials via iTunes. Its the most convenient way to learn yet. For more information click www.open.ac.uk/itunes
FACT:
Get a feel for OU study

www.open.ac.uk/openlearn offers free access to some of the OUs course materials for you to try for yourself. Units can take between three and 15 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 qualifications.
Using the OU Library

As an OU student youll have free access to a worldclass online library at 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 quality information 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. The website acts as a gateway to a wide range of online information resources to support your learning. These resources include thousands of ejournals for accessing up-to-date articles in your subject area, ebooks and databases of reference material and multimedia resources. The resources available through the library website are specially selected and quality assured extremely useful for investigating subjects or in-depth research, providing information for your assignments or projects, background and further reading for your course, or for keeping up to date with your subject.
How your work is assessed

Your assignments could be written work marked by your tutor, multiple-choice questions marked by computer, or a combination of both. There may also be project work, practical work or experiments to complete. Some courses will have an examination on a scheduled date at a local venue, although in some areas of the UK you may be required to travel further to your examination.
English as an additional language
Our courses are taught in English, so your spoken and written English needs to be appropriate for the level of study. If youre worried about your English, we can help in a number of ways. See English as an additional language on page 70.
When you get your qualification
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.
Developing your study skills

If youre worried about taking notes, writing essays, organising yourself and studying, we can help in lots of ways. See Developing your study skills on page 70. Openings courses are also ideal for brushing up on your study skills. See pages 1819 for more information.
New for 2009

Platform is the OUs new social media website which 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. To visit the OUs virtual campus, click www.open.ac.uk/platform
elearning and computers

Information and communication technology (ICT) plays a big part in our programmes. So, to study with us youll need regular and reliable access to the internet and a computer (unless youre studying an Openings course).
Introduction
Your guide to qualifications

The thought of studying with a university can be daunting if you havent studied at this level before or youre returning after a long period of time.
Were here to help. With the OU you can study almost anything you like so you can choose the path that supports your learning at the pace you need.
Qualifications explained
Certificate of higher education
A certificate is a first-step qualification in its own right, or a stage to mark your achievement on the way to a degree. A certificate of higher education is now available in humanities, see page 35.
Not sure which qualification is right for you?

Theres no need to decide your long-term learning goals at the outset. A qualification with the OU is built up gradually by earning credit points for each course you take, so 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. You can follow a focused course pathway to gain a degree in a named subject, for example, the BA (Hons) Humanities, or mix and match courses from different subjects to achieve an Open degree. So if you want to take music with management, or history with business studies, you can.
Diplomas
You can complete a diploma on its own, or use it to build towards a qualification.
Undergraduate degrees
An undergraduate or bachelors degree is a widely recognised higher-education qualification that can help you progress in your career. Even if you dont intend to use a degree for your career, the skills you gain will help you take your interests further or develop them in new directions. Depending on the subjects you choose to study we offer two different types of degree; a degree in a named subject either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or our popular Open degree.
Entry requirements
For undergraduate courses in the arts and humanities, you dont need any formal qualifications, or to pass an entry test to study with us. Our undergraduate courses are open to all because we believe anyone who is keen to succeed should have the opportunity to study. If, however, you have successfully completed some higher-education level study before, you may be able to count some of it towards an OU qualification (see information about credit transfer on page 11).
Degrees in a named subject

For a degree in a named subject, for example in literature or history, youll study mainly in your chosen subject, although you can usually include some courses from other subjects too. Almost all these degrees are honours degrees. An 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), 3 (third).
An Open degree
Unlike a degree in a named subject, this type of degree lets you choose the combination of courses you study. For further information please see pages 3233 or click www.open.ac.uk/study-open Postgraduate and research study If you enjoy studying, why stop at undergraduate level? We have more than 22,000 students studying at postgraduate level. Click www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate-arts for information on our postgraduate opportunities in the arts and humanities.
Introduction
Building your qualification
OU study helps professional and personal development. With each course you can earn a set number of credit points, so you can build up your points total as well as building your knowledge and confidence on the way to achieving your qualification.
What are courses?

To work towards a qualification, you first need to choose a course that counts towards that qualification (our courses work like modules).
Openings courses
Worried about your ability, or having enough time to study? If so, our specially designed Openings courses are a great place to start: introductory courses, with lots of help from tutors wholl support you all the way, and no examinations. Youll develop the study skills you need, gain confidence and explore a subject. To find out more, see pages 1819 or click www.open.ac.uk/openings
The table below shows how OU levels correspond to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) framework 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 Level 2 Level 3 Typical level of learning QAA SCQF NFQI credit level level level 6 7 6 7
Entry qualification for 3 higher education First stage of highereducation study Middle stage of a bachelors degree Last stage of a bachelors degree 4 5 6 7 8
Short courses
Short courses take up to five months to complete and are available in arts; business; computing; mathematics and technology; science; and social sciences. These courses are available across different levels of undergraduate study and the higher levels can be quite demanding if you havent studied before. See page 37 or click www.open.ac.uk/short for more information.
8 or 9 7 or 8 10 11 12 8 9 10
Masters Masters degree Doctoral Doctorate
What are course levels?

Levels are used in education to give an indication of how difficult a course is. The various courses youll take towards your qualification are set at different levels. For our undergraduate courses these 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. The study required at the final stage of an undergraduate degree, for example, is at Level 3. We strongly recommend that you work progressively through the levels to build up your knowledge and skills. Usually, students begin at Level 1. Our Student Registration & Enquiry Service can suggest the best starting point for you, see page 72. Alternatively, you can find out which courses can be studied at each level by going to www.open.ac.uk/study-arts
If you have an NVQ

If you have an NVQ level 4 or above, you may be able to count it towards an OU qualification (see page 11). If you have NVQs at levels 1, 2 or 3, you can still study with the OU, but you wont be able to count these towards your OU qualification. You should start at Level 1, and probably with an Openings course (see pages 1819).
What are credit points?

Credit points measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a study programme or qualification one credit point represents about 10 hours of study. The number of credit points describes the amount of credit you can count towards a qualification. At the OU, youll be awarded credit points after you have successfully completed a course. For example, if you study a 60-point course and successfully pass it, you will be awarded the full 60 points. Continued on page 10
QAA, SCQF and NFQI levels

A number of bodies across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, which advise higher education institutions, use various systems to define and describe the levels of courses in higher education. Although different frameworks express complexity in different ways, they are broadly comparable.
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Introduction
The credit points system used by the OU is aligned to the national Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) system. This helps you to move the credit points you accumulate from one institution to another. So if you have completed some previous study at another institution, you may be able to count it towards your OU qualification, see opposite.
The table below shows the typical number of credit points required at each level for the majority of OU qualifications. Click www.open.ac.uk/study for details of individual qualifications. OU Credit qualification points required at Level 1 Certificate of higher education Diploma Degree without honours 120 Credit points required at Level 2 Credit Total points required at Level 3 120
Academic credit in Europe

If you are looking to use your Open University 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 credit points would be worth 30 ECTS points, and 30 OU points would be worth 15 ECTS points. If you have completed study elsewhere, that is recorded in ECTS points, and you want to count this towards your OU qualifications, please contact the Credit Transfer Centre for advice.
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120 from Level 2 and/or Level 3 120 60
120 300
Degree with 120 honours
120
120
360
How much time does it take?

Our study programmes are designed to be flexible. So if you want to vary the amount of time you spend on study from year to year, or even take a break for a while, you can. There is no time limit for completion of many OU undergraduate degrees, although the courses that contribute to them may change over time. Degrees with time limits are usually those where either the subject matter of the courses is liable to date, such as computing or information and communication technologies, 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 by supported Open Learning methods, 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. We strongly recommend that students take only one course at a time. Most of our courses are worth either 30 or 60 points. A 30-point course will take about seven to eight hours of study a week for 9 months; a 60-point course, around 16 hours a week.
How many credit points do you need for a certificate of higher education?
Youll need 120 credit points from specific courses at Level 1 to gain a certificate of higher education.
How many credit points do you need for a diploma?

For most of our undergraduate diplomas youll need 120 credit points from specific courses at Levels 2 and 3. We offer a wide range of subjects, from English language studies and music to German and religious studies, and even some that have been designed with particular professions in mind (although theyre also open to non-professionals). But all of them can help you in some way to get a job or develop your career.
How many credit points do you need for an undergraduate degree?

For an honours degree you will need 360 credit points. These will include no more than 120 points at Level 1 and at least 120 points at Level 3. The remaining 120 points must be above Level 1. An Open degree can be awarded either with or without honours. For an Open degree without honours you need at least 300 credit points. Of these, at least 180 must be above Level 1 and, of those, at least 60 must be at Level 3.
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The tables below give you an idea of the timescales involved. OU courses Openings course Short course2 Number of Average time to credit points complete a course1 10 Approximately 68 hours a week for up to 5 months Approximately 57 hours a week for up to 5 months (part-time study) or approximately 1015 hours a week for 10 weeks (full-time study) 1 week at residential school (plus a few hours study before and after) 78 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
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 number of points of transferred credit. By transferring credit gained from previous study, you can reduce the number of points you need from OU study to achieve your qualification.
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FACT:
In 2008, over 12,500 students received credit transfer awards.
How to claim credit transfer

When you register we will send you a claim form and notes about how to make your claim. You can claim transferred credit at any stage of your studies but you are advised to do it as soon as possible as the outcome might affect your choice of courses.
Residentialschool course
1015
30-point course 30
60-point course 60
To find out whether you are able to use any of

your previous study to count towards your
OU 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
OU qualifications Certificate of higher education Diploma
Number of Average time to credit points complete1 120 2 years (part-time study) or 1 year (full-time study) 2 years (part-time study) or 1 year (full-time study) 5 years (part-time study) or 3 years (full-time study) 6 years (part-time study) or 34 years (full-time study)
To sum up:
1 credit point = approximately 10 hours of study you need 120 credit points for a certificate of higher education diplomas and degrees are obtained by
studying a combination of courses
120 credit points are needed for a diploma 300 credit points = a degree without honours 360 credit points = a degree with honours you may be able to get credit for higher
education already completed
remember that any of our courses can be
taken on their own as part of personal or
career development.
120
Degree without honours Degree with honours
300
360
The timings assume full-time study is similar to that of full-time education (120 points per year), with part-time study at half this rate. A 10-point Short course in arts takes 12 weeks to complete, and a 15-point course takes 15 weeks.
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Introduction
Your career
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. More than 50 per cent of arts and humanities graduates from UK universities were snapped up by employers within six months of completing their studies according to the UK Destinations of Leavers Survey 2006/7.
These are key skills which are developed through studying arts and humanities. Many political and business leaders, including the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other Cabinet members, have an arts and humanities educational background.
Career opportunities
Youll find that many of the skills you acquire by studying arts and humanities courses translate very smoothly into the modern workplace. Employers in all fields put a high value on the kinds of practical and useful skills arts and humanities graduates have to offer, such as effective knowledge management, problem solving, effective communication and presentation of ideas and arguments, and use of ICT. These skills are used in a variety of functions from implementing government policy and advising ministers to being involved in the promotion and sales of products. 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 information management, law, teaching business, banking and retail. Other popular career paths include human resources, the arts, or working for charities and campaigning organisations. In some careers you may need to undertake further study or training. As the creative industries sector in the UK expands it offers employment opportunities for arts and humanities graduates who can particularly utilise their creative problem-solving abilities and expertise in connecting different ideas and concepts. Also, it is important to remember that about 70 per cent of graduate-level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline. To further explore career opportunities related to your subject go to www.prospects.ac.uk/links/options where you can see examples of job roles and get information for further research. If you live in Ireland look at the Graduate Careers Ireland (GCI) information which includes sector career guides at www.gradireland.com/publications.aspx
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. Logica
Transferable skills
The skills and experience that OU graduates bring to the workplace are often more important than the particular subject of their degree. Your studies will help you develop a broad set of graduate-level abilities that appeal to prospective employers. As well as the specific knowledge gained from studying an OU qualification, students 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.
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Destination statistics
All UK graduates are invited to complete the Destinations of Leavers Survey six months after they have graduated. Of OU graduates who responded to the 2006/7 survey: The proportion of graduates from literature, humanities and history who were in work was between 66 per cent and 69 per cent. When history graduates were asked about whether their qualification was needed for their job, those who had moved to a new employer were much more likely to say that their qualification was needed or an advantage (58 per cent) compared to those who had not moved employer (11 per cent). For literature graduates 52.9 per cent of those who had moved employer, compared to 28.4 per cent who stayed with the same employer, said that their qualification was an advantage or necessary for their job. 37 per cent of literature graduates were taking further study. The majority of these were training to be teachers but others were taking courses in writing and social science research. Just over a quarter of humanities graduates progressed into further study; of these the majority were working towards a taught masters degree. Subjects being studied were social science research, teaching as a foreign language, fine art, teaching and writing.
Once you become an OU student you will be given access to our full range of services including: Careers consultation contact and talk with a careers adviser. Online forums get guidance on career matters through topic or subject-based forums where you can ask questions and receive replies from a careers adviser and support from other OU students. Virtual Employer Fair find out about employers who are keen to recruit OU graduates. For OU arts and humanities students some employers on the Virtual Employer Fair that are particularly relevant are: Enterprise KPMG Crawley Borough Council Unilever Online vacancy service find a job through our Careers Advisory Service and Prospects. Information about all of these services can be found on our careers website. Logica GlaxoSmithKline Waitrose.
OU Careers Advisory Service website

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 careers.
OU Careers Advisory Service

Our careers advisers can help you to consider how OU study might help you achieve your career goals. 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
The OU Careers Advisory Service website won the HE Careers Service Website of the Year Award 2008.
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Overseas support
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.
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Your next steps
The OU will support you all the way. We can offer you financial support, help with the study skills you need to succeed in higher education, and advice to help you develop or change your career. The next step is to choose which courses and qualifications you want to study.
The following pages of this prospectus provide information to help you make your choice, but if you want more detailed information, youll find it online at www.open.ac.uk/study See the table below on how to find the information you need.
Heres how you can become an OU student

Step 1: Browse
Take some time to read this prospectus to discover what studying arts and humanities with the OU means and how it all works. If theres anything youre not sure about, please speak to one of the advisory staff in our Student Registration & Enquiry Service +44 (0)845 300 60 90.
Step 2: Choose
Decide on the course thats right for you. For more information on choosing your course, see page 17.
Step 3: Register
If you want to search online for a qualification or course you can do this by typing the qualification or course code into the search box on our website. For example type B01 into the search box to find out more about BA (Hons) History (B01). Enter the qualification or course code here: It pays to register well before your course start date. You can register: Online at www.open.ac.uk/study or by phone: England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Forces Post Office (BFPO) addresses outside the UK and all other countries, except the EU and Switzerland: +44 (0)845 300 60 90 Northern Ireland: 028 9032 3722 Republic of Ireland: (01)6785399 or +44 28 9032 3722 Other EU countries and Switzerland: +44 191 477 6100 or by post: If a form is enclosed, complete it and return it to the address on the form.
Search the prospectus

B01
Note: the first number in a course code generally indicates the course level. For example, Understanding music: elements, techniques and styles (A214) is a Level 2 course.
Step 4: Pay your fees

Either when registering, or at the start of your course, or by instalments. See our enclosed Course Fees leaflet, or click www.open.ac.uk/study for more information. See pages 6468 for the different payment methods and financial support available.
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Frequently asked questions
When can I start?

This depends on your chosen course. Our main Level 1 course, The arts past and present (AA100) offers two start dates a year February and October with most other courses starting in February (although there are some exceptions). Some Level 1 short courses are available up to four times a year. Please see the individual course descriptions for information on start dates.
How much time do I need to set aside for study?

Theres no limit to the time you can take to complete most OU undergraduate degrees. Our courses are valued according to a nationally agreed system of credit points in which one credit point equals 10 hours of study. Most of our undergraduate courses are worth either 30 points (300 hours) or 60 points (600 hours). So, studying a 30-point course over nine months will take about eight hours of study a week, and for a 60-point course, youll need to set aside about 16 hours a week. Openings courses only require six to eight hours study time per week. Most students do no more than 60 points worth of courses a year and take six years to complete their degrees. But if you have the time, it can be achieved more quickly.
Do I have to pass an entry test?

No. Most of our undergraduate courses are open to all because we believe that everyone who is keen to succeed should have an equal opportunity to study.
Do I need a qualification already?

No, you dont need any formal qualifications for most of our undergraduate courses.
Can I start my study at any level?

It is advisable to follow levels in sequence in order to build up appropriate skills to tackle the challenges of higher-level courses.
Can I finish my degree more quickly if I study full time?

It is possible to finish your degree more quickly if you study full time, however, you must plan your work carefully as some courses only run at certain times of the year. We would recommend that you talk to our educational advisers (+44 (0)845 300 60 90) who can help you plan your programme of study. You should not attempt to study more than 120 points in any one year.
Can I prepare for OU study?

Yes. Depending on your experience of higher education, we offer a range of courses and study packs to help you prepare. For those who have little or no experience of study, we offer introductory Openings courses. Those who already have study experience may be interested in our range of short courses in arts; business; computing; mathematics and technology; science; and social sciences. You can also look at taster course materials online, click www.open.ac.uk/courses/tasters to find out if a course is the right level for you, or click www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy for OU skills information.
Will I have to sit exams?

Some courses have an end-of-course assessment instead of an exam, but either way, your coursework will help you to prepare. If you do have an exam, your tutor will be on hand to give you guidance on exam technique. The table at the start of each course description shows how that course will be assessed. Continued on page 16
Clare Spencer OU tutor
Everyone learns at a different pace and the OU allows you to do that in a structured way. The diversity of the students, their different backgrounds and experiences, is the most exciting part of my job.
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Can I count previous study towards a qualification?

If you have successfully completed some study at higher education level elsewhere, you may be able to count it towards your OU degree or other qualification. We award you a certain number of points of transferred credit which can usually be counted in full towards the Open degree (page 32). It can also be counted towards many other qualifications but the amount will be limited by the requirements of each qualification. For more information, click www.open.ac.uk/credit-transfer
Is OU study lonely?
Youll mostly be studying at home, or wherever you choose, but youre never alone. Your tutor or study adviser is on hand throughout your course, and your regional or national centre can always be contacted if you need advice or information. Depending on your course, group tutorials will be available either face to face or online. Some students also set up informal study groups, which meet in person; and other students communicate by email or by phone and participate in online discussion groups. On the social side, there are clubs and societies that you can join and events you can go to our student magazine Sesame carries details of all of these. And the student association, OUSA, provides opportunities to meet other students through its local branch network. You can also visit Platform at www.open.ac.uk/platform the OUs virtual campus which gives you the chance to get a flavour of OU life.
Will I need a computer and access to the internet?

Yes, access to a personal computer and the internet is essential (unless youre studying an Openings course). To find the computer specification needed for your course, click www.open.ac.uk/personal-computing
Can I get financial help?

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to apply for financial support to help pay towards your course fees and study costs see page 66 for further details. This year, we expect over 38,000 OU students will receive some kind of financial support towards the cost of their studies.
How does multimedia fit into my studies?

Audiovisual and other multimedia materials are an important part of many of our courses.
How can my friends and family support me?

Students often tell us that support from their friends and family is really important, so its a good idea to talk with them about what you want to do. That way you can plan and negotiate family or social time. For further information, click www.open.ac.uk/family
How much will it cost?

Costs vary from course to course, depending on the subject you choose and the level of study. But remember, your course fee pays for almost everything from materials and equipment to tuition, assessment and any residential schools. We advise you to budget for some travel, but the only other expense would be for personal equipment, most commonly a computer, or books other than those provided (were careful to limit the cost as far as we can). Youll also be responsible for any telephone and internet service provider charges you suppliers may make. For more information about fees, other costs, payment methods and financial support, see pages 6468.
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Where do I start?
There are many different places that you can start your study of the arts and humanities and this prospectus will help you make that decision. The table below gives you an idea of where might be the best place to start depending on your experience of study.
Which Level 1 course is right for me? Need to build your confidence?
Start with one of our specially designed Level 1 Openings courses Making sense of the arts (Y160). A great place to start: an introductory course, with lots of help from tutors wholl support you all the way, and no examination. Youll develop the study skills you need, gain confidence and explore a subject that interests you. See pages 1819 for more information on this and other Openings courses.
Confident but not sure about studying this way?

Start with one of our Level 1 Short courses Start writing essays (A172) for example. Our range of Short courses, with up to four start dates a year, focus either on specific skills such as poetry or family history or on specific topics, for example heritage or Shakespeare. If youre ready for study at higher-education level these courses will give you a flavour of OU study before you commit yourself to a longer course. See pages 3739 for details of all our short courses.
Ready to make a start?

Start with our Level 1 course The arts past and present (AA100). This Level 1 course will give you a firm foundation for more specialist study at Levels 2 and 3. It takes nine months to complete and is a popular first step to many of our degrees. A key element is the moving forwards week towards the end of the course, which prompts you to think about your next OU course. See page 36 for details.
Afterwards, youll be ready to move on to The arts past and present (AA100) our longer, broader Level 1 course.
Study another Short course or move on to our interdisciplinary Level 1 course The arts past and present (AA100).
Youre now ready to move on to a Level 2 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. So before you decide: read through this prospectus select a subject or qualification that interests you. Alternatively, click www.open.ac.uk/study or call +44 (0)845 300 60 90 for further information and advice.
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Preparing for OU study
Openings introductory courses to build your confidence

How Openings courses work
These introductory 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 learning 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 the beginning of a longer Level 1 course. 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 learning skills sections that enable you to develop your skills including how to reflect on how youre learning. 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. If you complete one or more of the assignments, youll get a Statement of Course Participation at Level 1. There are no exams with Openings courses. You gain 10 credit points if you do well enough in the final assignment, which you may be able to count towards an OU qualification.
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. For information about registering, call our Student Registration & Enquiry Service, visit our website or request the Openings Prospectus. To order a copy, see page 73.
Timing
Weve made these courses as flexible as possible: start dates are June, September, November and March 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. 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.
Openings
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Openings courses
The Openings courses featured here are most likely to be of interest to arts and humanities students. We also offer Openings courses in childhood studies, management, environment, mathematics, psychology, health, law and sport studies. More information about all of our Openings courses is available online at www.open.ac.uk/openings and in the Openings Prospectus, see page 73.
Understanding society
Code: Points: Level: Y157 10 1 (SCQF level 7)
Making sense of the arts

This Openings course introduces some of the key ideas and ways of thinking involved in studying the arts and humanities. Youll explore poetry, history, and art history at the same time as developing a range of learning skills. Were not assuming that you have any recent experience of studying; just that youre interested in some aspect of the arts, and that you want to discover more. The course will help to prepare you for degree-level study by drawing on and developing skills that you already have and use every day, as well as introducing new skills and knowledge.
Are you interested in people and how they live their lives? Do you wonder about how society is changing, and how your life connects with the lives of other people across the world? This introductory course explores questions like these, starting with family life in the UK and ending with worldwide social movements. Youll learn about key social science concepts, and develop your knowledge of how social scientists work while developing learning skills that provide a sound basis for further academic study. Youll also develop your understanding of social issues and debates that dominate the news, in the UK and elsewhere.
Cost
Each Openings course costs 110 (increasing to 115 from September 2009)1. There are free places (on a first-come, first-served basis) for those who rely on state benefits as their main source of income and for those who have a household income of less than 16,510 per annum2.
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Learning to change
If you are resident in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man you will have to pay a higher course fee which is 510, increasing to 535 from September 2009 (see page 64).
This introductory course is for people who are thinking about making changes in their lives, such as returning to study or taking a different direction at work. It will help you build on what you already know; consider the choices open to you; use your skills and qualities to achieve change; and make plans for the future. There are opportunities to develop your learning skills, such as active reading and using evidence, as well as your everyday skills, such as communication, problem solving and organisation.
For students living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, financial support based on income is available only if you have little or no previous experience of higher education. In Scotland, this condition does not apply.
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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.
Find more detailed information

Y160
Click www.open.ac.uk/study and enter any qualification or course code into the search box on our website e.g. Making sense of the arts (Y160) enter Y160 here.
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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. 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.
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 will develop a deeper understanding of how and why art works and objects look as they do. Music study basic musical skills and sharpen your listening skills by learning how to examine, critically, pieces of music. Youll also learn about the effect music has on society and on the development of musical instruments, and about the influence of broader historical trends in musical styles.
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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, archaeology and heritage studies.
Whichever route 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 you will need to take for a given qualification see pages 2235. For descriptions of arts and humanities courses see pages 3663. For full details of all arts and humanities courses visit www.open.ac.uk/study-arts
Choosing your qualification

You can study towards a range of qualifications. If you wish to sample the full range of subjects and ideas that the arts and humanities have to offer you can study towards either of the following two degrees: BA (Hons) Humanities (B03). This allows you to combine courses studying different aspects of culture and the arts, which is perfect if you have a broad range of interests. Studying the humanities means studying human culture: questions about morality, history and politics, and about aesthetic value. This helps us understand the world around us, how it affects us and how we experience it. It also instils in you skills of critical thinking and the capacity for independent research. See page 22 for more information. Open degree (BD). With an Open degree either a BA or BSc you choose what you want to study. See page 32 or click www.open.ac.uk/study-open for further information. You might, however, become more interested in one or two of the subjects within the arts and humanities curriculum and therefore wish to work towards a more specialised degree. 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 humanities degree with one or two named subject(s), or a single-subject named degree.
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Qualifications
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 cover many different aspects of culture and allow you to study at diploma or degree level.
Qualifications
Degrees The Open Programme Diplomas Certificate of higher education 22 32 33 35
Whatever qualification youre thinking of, the best place to start for almost everybody is with a Level 1 course. Its study like 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.
What will it cover?

Interdisciplinary courses 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; media studies; music; philosophy; and religious studies.
Degrees
BA (Hons) Humanities (B03)
This degree allows you to combine courses on different aspects of the arts what people thought, made and practised and their meaning and values in the past and today.
Youll also get

Along the way, you can achieve a Diploma in Classical Studies; English Language; French; German; Spanish; Literature; Music; or Religious Studies, depending on which courses you choose.
What will it be good for?

Critical thinking and the capacity for independent research develop initiative, and are among the skills employers look for in graduates. Employers in all fields put a high value on anyone who can deal competently with a large amount of complex information and turn it to good use. The ability to select and analyse relevant data and to present conclusions concisely and logically is essential in most lines of work, as is the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Start with
The arts past and present (AA100) is an exciting journey from the ancient world through to the present. You will explore 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.
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For this 360-point degree you require: At least 60 points from the following optional interdisciplinary courses: Level 1 optional course Course title The arts past and present Level 2 optional course From Enlightenment to Romanticism c. 17801830 Level 3 optional course Europe: culture and identities in a contested continent AA300 or AAZX300 60 40 A207 60 40 Code AA100 Points 60 Page 36
To complete the 360 points needed for an honours degree, the remaining points up to a maximum of 60 points can be from any OU undergraduate courses. You must ensure that you have the required number of points at each level. If you have studied with us before, you can see which discontinued courses count towards this qualification on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study
BA (Hons) Humanities with specialisms (B03)

You can choose up to two specialisms in a range of areas including art history; classical studies; English language; French; German; Spanish; history; literature; media studies; music; philosophy; and religious studies. Click www.open.ac.uk/study for details.
And at least 240 points, of which 120 must be at Level 3, from any current undergraduate course with A in the code (e.g. AA100, or DA204), or the optional courses listed below (subject to the rules about excluded combinations). (This includes the short courses A172A182, AXR2711, AXR2721, AXR312 and SA188. You may count no more than 60 points from these short courses and you are strongly recommended to count no more than 30 points.) You are also strongly recommended to study AXR271 for the philosophy strand of this degree, and AXR272 for the art history strand.
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Level 2 optional courses Exploring the English language Motive: upper intermediate German Envol: upper intermediate French Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish Level 3 optional courses A buen puerto: fast forward in Spanish English grammar in context Nouvelles mises au point: advanced French The art of English Variationen: advanced German L314 or LZX314 E303 L310 60 60 60 59 43 45 U211 L203 L211 L204 60 60 60 60 43 47 45 59
E301 L313
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BA (Hons) Literature (B02)

You will study a variety of texts from Shakespeares plays to contemporary writing, informed by current critical debates. You can also include creative writing in your degree.
For this 360-point degree you require: At least 60 points from the following optional interdisciplinary courses: Level 1 optional course Course title The arts past and present Level 2 optional course From Enlightenment to Romanticism c. 17801830 Level 3 optional course Europe: culture and indentities in a contested continent AA300 or AAZX300 60 40 A207 60 40 Code AA100 Points 60 Page 36

By studying literature, youll equip yourself with many of the skills required in the modern workplace. Youll be able to construct a clearly expressed argument; present ideas concisely, logically and clearly; make a critical analysis of a piece of writing; deal competently with a large amount of complex information; and show initiative in conducting independent research. Many literature graduates go into teaching, public relations, publishing or journalism.
What will it cover?

You must take Approaching literature (A210). Other courses allow you to study the nineteenth-century novel; Shakespeare; twentieth-century literature; and creative writing.
And 60 points from the following compulsory course: Level 2 compulsory course Approaching literature A210 60 51 And at least 180 points, including at least 120 at Level 3, from the following optional courses: Level 2 optional courses Creative writing Exploring the English language Level 3 optional courses Advanced creative writing Childrens literature Shakespeare: text and performance A363 EA300 AA306 60 60 60 60 60 52 52 52 53 53 A215 U211 60 60 52 43
Youll also get

Whilst studying this degree, you can also achieve a Diploma in Literature (D65).
Start with
The nineteenth-century AA316 novel Twentieth-century literature: texts and debates A300 or AZX300
I love the flexibility of the OU. You can study whenever and wherever you like which was really handy as my son was born between courses! And it has changed my life. When I started I was working 95 in a Hatton Garden jewellers but my degree gave me the confidence to leave my job and become a freelance writer.
Judith Stein OU student
To complete the 360 points needed for an honours degree, the remaining points up to a maximum of 60 points can be from any OU undergraduate courses. You must ensure that you have the required number of points at each level. (However, you may not count more than 30 points of Short courses (10 or 15-point courses). If you have studied with us before, you can see which discontinued courses count towards this qualification on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study
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BA (Hons) English Language

and Literature (B39)
Youll learn about the English language and how its used around the world, and will study a wide range of literary texts. You can also include creative writing.
For this 360-point honours degree you require: 180 points from the following compulsory courses: Level 1 compulsory course Course title The arts past and present Approaching literature Exploring the English language Code AA100 Points 60 Page 36

This degree introduces the study of English language and the study of literature. Youll gain skills applicable to a broad range of careers, including teaching, public relations, the media, business and administration.
Level 2 compulsory courses A210 U211 60 60 51 43
What will it cover?

Level 2 and 3 English language courses include Exploring the English language (U211), The art of English (E301), focusing on creativity in English, and English grammar in context (E303). Literature courses include Advanced creative writing (A363), Shakespeare: text and performance (AA306), Twentieth-century literature: texts and debates (A300) and The nineteenth-century novel (AA316).
And 60 points from the following optional Level 3 literature courses: Advanced creative writing Childrens literature Shakespeare: text and performance The nineteenth-century novel Twentieth-century literature: texts and debates A363 EA300 AA306 AA316 A300 or AZX300 60 60 60 60 60 52 52 52 53 53
Youll also get

While studying this degree, you can also achieve a Diploma in English Language Studies (D54), depending on which courses you choose.
And 60 points from the following optional Level 3 English language courses: English grammar in context The art of English E303 E301 60 60 43 43
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B39
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BA (Hons) History (B01)

From the machinations of the Roman Empire to the dictators of the twentieth century; from the history of medicine to the analysis of film and TV as historical documents this degree provides the opportunity to pursue your historical interests across a diversity of people, places and periods.
For this 360-point honours degree you require: At least 60 points from the following optional interdisciplinary courses: Level 1 optional course Course title The arts past and present Level 2 optional course From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830 Level 3 optional course Europe: culture and identities in a contested continent AA300 or AAZX300 60 40 A207 60 40 Code AA100 Points 60 Page 36

Whether youre concerned with conflict or culture; politics or society; royalty or the rise of democracy; this degree will develop and deepen your knowledge and analytical thinking while teaching you to present coherent and rational arguments. Youll learn to deal competently with a large amount of complex information, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employers in all fields put a very high value on anyone who can deal competently with a large amount of complex information and turn it to good use, so history graduates are sought after.
And 60 points from the following compulsory course: Level 2 compulsory course Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 Level 3 optional courses Empire: 14921975 Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 A326 AA312 60 60 48 48 A200 60 47
What will it cover?

After the compulsory course Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 (A200), theres a wide range of courses and subjects to choose from. Exploring the classical world (A219); Film and television history (AA310) and Medicine and society in Europe: 15001930 (A218) are among the current options.
And 60 points from the following optional courses:
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And 120 points, including at least 60 points at Level 3, from the following optional history courses: Level 2 optional courses 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 courses Crime and justice Culture, identity and power in the Roman Empire Empire: 14921975 Film and television history Living political ideas DD301 AA309 60 60 62 42 A219 A218 AD281 A251 COXR205 COXR206 60 60 60 30 60 60 41 48 40 42
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A326 AA310 DD306
60 60 60
48 48 63
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Course title Religion in history: conflict, conversion and co-existence Renaissance art reconsidered Residential School: Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 1 Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 Modern Scottish history: 1707 to the present Medieval and early modern Scotland Local history via the internet
Code AA307
Points 60
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BA (Hons) Modern Language

Studies (B30)
Combine the study of one or two modern languages (French, German, Spanish) with the study of English language and linguistics.
AA315 AXR312
60 10
50 49

Youll gain a broad understanding of the structure of language, how language varies and changes and how its used in different contexts. Youll also be able to communicate effectively in another language. You will have skills that are applicable to a broad range of career opportunities, especially teaching and working in international organisations, but also translating; the media (publishing, journalism, advertising); the leisure industry; diplomacy; and (international) business and administration.
AA312
60
48
CDDR300
60
CDDR320 COXR305
60 60
What will it cover?

Modern language courses start with practical situations such as travelling, shopping, working and eating out. Youll progress to themes ranging from art in the community to technological innovation. Advanced language courses will consolidate your knowledge and competence, covering subjects such as media, politics and economics. The English language strand traces the history of English, its development as a global language and its use today in a variety of social contexts and media.
To complete the 360 points needed for an honours degree, the remaining points up to a maximum of 60 points can be from any OU undergraduate courses. You must ensure that you have the required number of points at each level. (However, you may not count more than 30 points of short courses (10 or 15-point courses).
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Collaborative courses for further information about these courses, please visit the collaborative schemes website at www.open.ac.uk/collaborative-schemes Highly recommended.
Youll also get

While you study for this degree, you could also gain a Diploma in English Language Studies and a Certificate and/or Diploma in French, Spanish or German, depending on which languages you choose.
If you have studied with us before, you can see which discontinued courses count towards this qualification on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study
Start with
If youre starting to study your chosen language from scratch, you should begin with one of our beginners language courses.
Planning your studies

There are six possible combinations of courses: English and French English and German English and Spanish French and German French and Spanish German and Spanish. If you have studied with us before, you can see the discontinued courses that count towards this qualification on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study Continued on page 28
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For this 360-point degree you require: Level 1 study common to all subject combinations 60 points from the following optional courses: Level 1 optional courses Course title Andante: beginners Italian Auftakt: intermediate German Bon dpart: beginners French Beginners Chinese En rumbo: intermediate Spanish Action in French (French summer school) Introducing the social sciences Overture: intermediate French Portales: beginners Spanish Rundblick: beginners German The arts past and present Code L195 L130 L192 Points 30 30 30 30 30 30 10 60 30 30 30 60 Page 51 46 44 60 60 58 44 60 44 58 46 36
And 60 points from the optional courses below or any other Level 2 or 3 language course included in any of the compulsory sections. Level 2 optional courses Course title From Enlightenment to Romanticism c. 17801830 Reading classical Greek: language and literature Reading classical Latin Level 3 optional courses Continuing classical Latin Europe: culture and identities in a contested continent A397 AA300 or AAZX300 30 60 42 40 Code A207 Points 60 Page 40
A275
60
41
Croeso: beginners Welsh L196 L197 L140 LXR122 DD101 L120 L194 L193 AA100
A297
30
42
Combining English and German

And 240 points from the following: Level 2 compulsory courses Course title Exploring the English language Motive: upper intermediate German English grammar in context or The art of English Variationen: advanced German Code U211 L203 Points 60 60 Page 43 47
Level 3 compulsory courses
Combining English and French

And 240 points from the following: Level 2 compulsory courses Course title Exploring the English language Envol: upper intermediate French English grammar in context or The art of English Nouvelles mises au point: advanced French Code U211 L211 Points 60 60 Page 43 45
E303 E301 L313
60 60 60
43 43 47
And 60 points from the optional courses below or any other Level 2 or 3 language course included in any of the compulsory sections. Level 2 optional courses From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.1780-1830 Reading classical Greek: language and literature Reading classical Latin Level 3 optional courses Continuing classical Latin Europe: culture and identities in a contested continent A397 AA300 or AAZX300 30 60 42 40 A207 60 40
Level 3 compulsory courses E303 E301 L310 60 60 60 43 43 45
A275
60
41
A297
30
42
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Combining English and Spanish

And 240 points from the following: Level 2 compulsory courses Course title Exploring the English language Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish English grammar in context or The art of English A buen puerto: fast forward in Spanish Code U211 L204 Points 60 60 Page 43 59
Combining French and Spanish

And 300 points from the following: Level 2 compulsory courses Course title Envol: upper intermediate French Exploring the English language Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish Code L211 U211 L204 Points 60 60 60 Page 45 43 59
Level 3 compulsory courses E303 E301 L314 or LZX314 60 60 60 43 43 59
Level 3 compulsory courses Nouvelles mises au point: L310 advanced French A buen puerto: fast forward in Spanish L314 or LZX314 60 60 45 59
And 60 points from the optional courses below or any other Level 2 or 3 language course included in any of the compulsory sections. Level 2 optional courses From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830 Reading classical Greek: language and literature Reading classical Latin Level 3 optional courses Continuing classical Latin Europe: culture and identities in a contested continent A397 AA300 or AAZX300 30 60 42 40 A207 60 40
Combining German and Spanish

And 300 points from the following: Level 2 compulsory courses Course title Code U211 L203 L204 Points 60 60 60 Page 43 47 59 Exploring the English language Motive: upper intermediate German Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish A buen puerto: fast forward in Spanish Variationen: advanced German
A275
60
41
A297
30
42
Level 3 compulsory courses L314 or LZX314 L313 60 60 59 47
Combining French and German

And 300 points from the following: Level 2 compulsory courses Course title Envol: upper intermediate French Exploring the English language Motive: upper intermediate German Code L211 U211 L203 Points 60 60 60 Page 45 43 47
Level 3 compulsory courses Nouvelles mises au point: L310 advanced French Variationen: advanced German L313 60 60 45 47
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BA (Hons) Philosophy
and Psychological Studies (B43)
Explore concepts, theories, methods and debates in philosophy and psychology, relevant to a broad range of careers, including advertising and marketing, social services, administration and management.
For this 360-point honours degree you require: 60 points from the following optional courses: Level 1 optional course Course title Introducing the social sciences or Introducing the social sciences part one (planned for first presentation in May 2010) and Introducing the social sciences part two (planned for first presentation in November 2010) The arts past and present Code DD101 DD131 Points 60 30 Page 60 60

By studying philosophy and psychology 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 careers opportunities. Completion of this degree will not make you eligible for recognition for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) by the British Psychological Society.
DD132
30
60
AA100
60
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What will it cover?

After the compulsory psychology course Exploring psychology (DSE212) you can choose to study either cognitive or social psychology. Compulsory philosophy courses include Philosophy and the human situation (A211) and Thought and experience: themes in the philosophy of mind (AA308).
And 180 points from the following: Level 2 compulsory courses Philosophy and the human situation Exploring psychology Level 3 compulsory course Thought and experience: themes in the philosophy of the mind Level 3 optional courses Cognitive psychology Social psychology: critical perspectives on self and others DD303 DD307 60 60 62 63 AA308 60 56 A211 DSE212 60 60 55 61
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Depending on your interests, either The arts past and present (AA100) or Introducing the social sciences (DD101) (or the equivalent two 30-point courses DD131 (planned for first presentation in May 2010) and DD132 (planned for first presentation in November 2010)).
And 60 points from the following optional courses:
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BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy

and Economics (B45)
This is an internationally recognised combination of subjects that will help you analyse the world.
For this 360-point honours degree you require: 60 points from the following: Level 1 optional courses Course title Introducing the social sciences or Introducing the social sciences part one (planned for first presentation in May 2010) and Introducing the social sciences part two (planned for first presentation in November 2010) or Code DD101 DD131 Points 60 30 Page 60 60

A degree in politics, philosophy and economics is recognised as providing skills relevant for many areas of public service, including civil and diplomatic services and local government. It will also prepare you for a wide variety of other careers, including banking and finance, politics, journalism and broadcasting, law, industry, teaching, social work, accountancy, business management, management consultancy and advertising.
DD132
30
60
What will it cover?

After our introductory social science courses, youll study one course from each of the subject areas: Power, dissent, equality: understanding contemporary politics (DD203) or Governing Europe (DD200/DDZX200); Philosophy and the human situation (A211) and Economics and economic change (DD202). At Level 3, youll choose to study two of the three subjects.
Introducing the social DD131 sciences part one and You and your money: personal finance in context DB123
30 30
60 61
And 120 points from the following: Level 2 compulsory courses Economics and economic change Philosophy and the human situation Level 2 optional courses Governing Europe Power, dissent, equality: understanding contemporary politics Level 3 optional courses Doing economics: people, markets and policy Thought and experience: themes in the philosophy of mind A world of whose making? or Living political ideas DD309 60 63 DD200 or DDZX200 DD203 60 60 61 62 DD202 A211 60 60 61 55
Youll also get

Along the way, you can also achieve a Diploma in Economics (D28) or a Diploma in Politics and Government (D53), depending on which courses you choose.
And 60 points from the following:
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Introducing the social sciences (DD101) or the equivalent two 30-point courses DD131 (planned for first presentation in May 2010) and DD132 (planned for first presentation in November 2010), or Introducing the social sciences part one (DD131) and You and your money: personal finance in context (DB123).
And 120 points from the following:
AA308
60
56
DU301 DD306
60 60
62 63

B45
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The Open Programme

Are you: Unsure about the right OU degree for you, but want to develop skills in arts and humanities as part of your degree? Thinking about completing studies you started at another university? Keen to keep your options open and get a degree by studying a combination of courses from different subjects? If you answered yes to any of the questions above then an Open degree might be the ideal OU degree for you.
To qualify for a BA or BSc Open degree without honours you will need: 300 points, of which at least 180 points must be above Level 1 and, of these, at least 60 points must be at Level 3. For a BA or BSc Open degree with honours you will need: 360 points, of which at least 240 points must be above Level 1 and, of these, at least 120 points must be at Level 3.
Where do I start?
For you to successfully study arts and humanities courses, you need to have the appropriate background. Therefore, it is really important to build on your arts and humanities skills and knowledge level by level. See page 17 for more information.
The Open degree (BD)
What exactly is an Open degree?

An Open degree is a qualification that gives you a huge amount of choice in terms of the subjects and courses that you study to make up your degree. Giving you more flexibility than a named degree, an Open degree allows you to combine a variety of subjects that suit your personal interests, career needs or both. Each year, more than 40 per cent of all OU students graduate with an Open degree and many of them are students who have chosen to study arts and humanities courses as part of their degree. There are hundreds of undergraduate courses available at the OU so studying an Open degree means you can take advantage of this mix. You can also include Short courses as part of your Open degree. Click www.open.ac.uk/study for more information.
How core arts and humanities courses can be used within an Open degree
If you are interested in studying arts and humanities as the main part of your Open degree, 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 course 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. The arts past and present is not an end in itself, and should be the starting point of your work towards a degree. A key element is the Moving Forwards week towards the end of the course. This week includes summaries of what youve learned in the different subjects, alongside information about other courses with contributions from students and tutors who have done them. The Moving Forwards week therefore prompts you to think about your next OU course. There are a range of key courses in arts and humanities subject areas at Level 2 for you to choose from. Each course provides a firm basis for further study in a particular subject area, or can form part of a degree with wider scope. From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830 (A207), see page 40. Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 (A200), see page 47. Approaching literature (A210), see page 51. Philosophy and the human situation (A211), see page 55.
Should I study an Open degree with or without honours?

Studying without honours can take less time and cost less to study than with honours, but for entry onto postgraduate level courses and for some career paths you will need an honours degree, so it is important to study the right level of degree. If youre not sure whether you want to gain a BA or BSc Open degree, or whether you should opt for an Open degree with or without honours, you can make these decisions after youve studied a number of OU courses.
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Understanding music: elements, techniques and

styles (A214), see page 54.
Art and its histories (A216), see page 49.
Introducing religions (A217), see page 56.
Exploring the classical world (A219), see page 41.
Diplomas
If you have studied with us before, you can see which discontinued courses count towards these diplomas on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study
Diplomas as part of an Open degree

If you discover a subject that really interests you, and find you would like to pursue it more thoroughly, you have the option to either switch to a named degree in that subject or, you might consider completing a named diploma while working towards your Open degree. A named diploma offers a subject-specific qualification in its own right and in arts and humanities, for example, there are undergraduate diplomas that might interest you. See pages 3335 or click www.open.ac.uk/study for more information.
Diploma in Classical Studies (D31)

For this diploma you require 120 points from the following optional courses: Level 2 optional courses Course title Exploring the classical world Reading classical Greek: language and literature Reading classical Latin World archaeology Level 3 optional courses Continuing classical Latin A397 Culture, identity and power in the Roman Empire AA309 30 60 42 42 Code A219 A275 A297 A251 Points 60 60 30 30 Page 41 41 42 42
Receiving credit for previous study

Any previous higher-education study youve successfully completed elsewhere could count towards your Open degree. Through credit transfer you could reduce the number of courses youll need to take, and also make a saving in terms of the cost of your degree. Often, students find they can transfer more credit to an Open degree than they can to a named degree in arts and humanities. 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 visit www.open.ac.uk/credit-transfer
Diploma in English Language Studies (D54)

For this 120-point diploma you require: 60 points from the following Level 2 compulsory course: Course title Exploring the English language Code U211 Points 60 Page 43
Career relevance
Many employers view the Open degree as a qualification that equips individuals with a broad range of expertise, skills and capabilities. The Open degree could also be considered an advantage given that 70 per cent of graduate level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline. If you would like to use your BA Open degree (with or without honours) to further your career in some way, you should be aware that many employers and postgraduate admissions tutors consider the skills you learn through arts and humanities to be extremely important.
And 60 points from the following Level 3 optional courses: English grammar in context The art of English E303 E301 60 60 43 43
Diploma in French (D16)

For this diploma you require 120 points from the following compulsory courses: Level 2 compulsory course Course title Envol: upper intermediate French Level 3 compulsory course Nouvelles mises au point: L310 advanced French 60 45 Code L211 Points 60 Page 45
Open degree website

For more information about the Open degree, including frequently asked questions, click www.open.co.uk/study-open
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Diploma in German (D24)

For this diploma you require 120 points from the following compulsory courses: Level 2 compulsory course Course title Motive: upper intermediate German Level 3 compulsory course Variationen: advanced German L313 60 47 Code L203 Points 60 Page 47
Diploma in Music (D22)

For this 120-point diploma you require: 60 points from the following Level 2 compulsory course: Course title Understanding music: elements, techniques and styles Code A214 Points 60 Page 54
And 60 points from the following Level 3 optional courses: Words and music From composition to performance: musicians at work AA317 AA302 60 60 54 54
Diploma in Literature (D65)

For this 120-point diploma you require: 60 points from the following Level 2 compulsory course: Course title Approaching literature Code A210 Points 60 Page 51
Diploma in Religious Studies (D66)

For this 120-point diploma you require: At least 30 points and no more than 60 points from the following Level 2 optional courses: Course title 52 52 53 53 Introducing religions Islam in the west: the politics of co-existence Code A217 AD252 Points 60 30 Page 56 57
And 60 points from the following Level 3 optional courses: Childrens literature Shakespeare: text and performance The nineteenth-century novel Twentieth-century literature: texts and debates EA300 AA306 AA316 A300 or AZX300 60 60 60 60
And at least 60 points from the following Level 3 optional courses: Religion in history: conflict, conversion and co-existence Religion today: tradition, modernity and change AA307 60 57
Diploma in Literature and Creative Writing (E25)

For this 120-point diploma you require: 60 points from the following Level 2 compulsory course: Course title Creative writing Code A215 Points 60 Page 52
AD317
60
57
Diploma in Spanish (D40)

For this diploma you require 120 points from the following compulsory courses: Level 2 compulsory course Course title Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish 52 52 52 53 53 Level 3 compulsory course A buen puerto: fast forward in Spanish L314 or LZX314 60 59 Code L204 Points 60 Page 59
And 60 points from the following Level 3 optional courses: Advanced creative writing Childrens literature Shakespeare: text and performance The nineteenth-century novel Twentieth-century literature: texts and debates A363 EA300 AA306 AA316 A300 or AZX300 60 60 60 60 60
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Certificate of higher education

New Certificate of Higher Education in Humanities (C98)
Course title
Code
Points 60
Introducing the social DD101 sciences (or the equivalent two 30-point courses DD131 and DD132) Introduction to counselling Making sense of the arts Ouverture: intermediate French Perspectives on Leonardo da Vinci Portales: beginners Spanish Rundblick: beginners German Shakespeare: an introduction D171 Y160 L120 A178 L194 L193 A177
For this 120-point certificate you require: 60 points from the following Level 1 compulsory course: Course title The arts past and present Code AA100 Points 60 Page 36
15 10 30 10 30 30 10 15
19 44 37 58 46 38 38
And 60 points from the following optional Level 1 courses: Action in French (French summer school) Andante: beginners Italian LXR122 L195 10 30 10 30 30 30 10 10 44 51 41 46 44 60
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Archaeology: the science SA188 of investigation Auftakt: intermediate German Bon dpart: beginners French Design and the Web Digital photography: creating and sharing better images En rumbo: intermediate Spanish Ethics in real life L130 L192
Small country, big history: A182 themes in the history of Wales Start listening to music Start writing essays Start writing fiction Start writing plays Start writing poetry The story of maths A179 A172 A174 A176 A175 TM190
10 10 10 10 10 10 10
38 38 39 39 39 39
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Croeso: beginners' Welsh L196 T183 T189
Start writing family history A173
L140 A181
30 15 15
58 37 37
Heritage, whose heritage? A180
You can only count up to 30 points of short courses (i.e. 10-point or 15-point courses) towards this qualification.
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Courses
Thousands of students take arts and humanities courses with the OU each year. The appeal is broad because the many subjects that come under the arts and humanities umbrella are a window on everyday life in our communities, families, workplaces and the wider world.
Courses
Openings courses Starting out at Level 1 Arts Short courses Interdisciplinary study Classical studies English language French German History and History of science, technology and medicine 18 36 37 40 41 43 44 46 47 History of art Italian Literature and creative writing Media studies Music Philosophy Religious studies Spanish Welsh Related courses 49 51 51 53 54 55 56 58 60 60
Starting out at Level 1
The arts past and present

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AA100 60 1 (SCQF level 7) 7 TMAs, 1 ECA Oct 2009, Feb 2010 9 months 11 Sep 2009 for Oct 2009 start 16 Dec 2009 for Feb 2010 start
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. The 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 Faculty of Arts.
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.
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Whatever youre thinking of studying, we strongly advise starting with a Level 1 course. 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 ECA Tutor-marked assignment Computer-marked assignment End-of-course assessment
Heritage, whose heritage?

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A180 15 1 (SCQF level 7) 3 TMAs Oct 2009, Apr 2010 15 weeks 6 weeks before start date
Arts Short courses

Arts Short courses are introductory online courses that dont assume any prior knowledge of the study topic. They will give you a good grounding in basic study skills (for example essay writing) especially useful if you have never studied before or your study of the arts has been limited and are excellent preparation for courses demanding more extended study. As the courses are taught online, some familiarity with using a computer for learning will make them easier for you to study.
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?
Perspectives on Leonardo da Vinci

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A178 10 1 (SCQF level 7) 2 TMAs Oct 2009, Feb 2010, May 2010 12 weeks 6 weeks before start date
Ethics in real life

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A181 15 1 (SCQF level 7) 2 TMAs, 1 CMA Oct 2009, Apr 2010 15 weeks 6 weeks before start date
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.
Painter, sculptor, musician, poet, architect, engineer, geologist, anatomist, botanist, physiologist, astronomer, philosopher this online course looks at Leonardo da Vinci, an adventurous polymath, placing him in historical context and examining selected examples of his work. It is a multidisciplinary course with contributions from arts, technology, science and maths and computing, and therefore offers a window on study in a wide range of subject areas. Leonardo will be examined as inventor, artist and scientist, and in the historical context of Renaissance Italy.
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Shakespeare: an introduction
Start listening to music

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.
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.
Small country, big history: themes in the history of Wales

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A182 15 1 (SCQF level 7) 3 TMAs Oct 2009, Apr 2010 15 weeks 6 weeks before start date
Start writing essays

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.
Returning to study or coming to it for the first time can be daunting. Many students are frightened of writing essays, but its a craft that can be learnt. This online course helps you to build confidence through diagnosing your strengths and weaknesses, analysing what makes a good essay, structured exercises, practice and feedback. Ideal for students embarking on OU study in any subject that requires essays, its also suitable for anyone wanting to improve their essay writing. Youll receive feedback on your writing and have the opportunity to interact with other students and your tutor in an online conference.
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Start writing family history

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A173 10 1 (SCQF level 7) 2 TMAs Oct 2009 12 weeks 6 weeks before start date
Start writing plays

This online course helps you to interpret and write about family history. It offers a guide to the principles of studying history that are a foundation for more advanced historical studies. You will learn about historical sources interpreting evidence and selecting suitable examples and develop your appreciation and understanding of family history and the ways in which the past is remembered and represented. Using sources from different historical periods, you will investigate the changing nature of the family and, putting the principles of historical research into practice, write about your own family history. This course will be presented for the last time in October 2009.
Have you ever considered writing a play? This online course develops the skills needed to tell a story on stage, fully realising the potential of the medium. Through exercises, assignments and reading scripts you will learn how to write scenes, create believable characters, understand script layout and gain a practical vocabulary of dramatic terms. The course surveys various types of performance, using activities to spark your imagination and generate ideas. Eventually you will work on your own short play. This course should appeal if youre interested in dramatic or creative writing, or seeking to strengthen your transferable writing skills. This course will be presented for the last time in October 2009.
Start writing fiction

Start writing poetry

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.
Have you ever wanted to write poetry but felt mystified about how to go about it? This online course, suitable for beginners, introduces you in a gradual and accessible way to the basic tools of the trade. Through examples, exercises, and games, you will practise poetic devices and methods, get ideas for subject matter, and learn how to edit your work. You will eventually write in a variety of forms from the haiku to the sonnet and in a range of styles including satire and parody. The course will also enhance your reading skills and increase your ability to appreciate contemporary poetry. This course will be presented for the last time in October 2009.

A172
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Interdisciplinary study
Interdisciplinary study is central to OU teaching in the arts and humanities.
New Understanding global heritage
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AD281 60 2 (SCQF level 8) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
Level 2
From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.17801830
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A207 60 2 (SCQF level 8) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
This interdisciplinary course is designed to enhance and clarify your 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.
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.
Level 3
We strongly advise that you do not begin your studies at Level 3. If in doubt, please contact our advisory staff.
Europe: culture and identities in a contested continent

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AA300 or AAZX300 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 project Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
How do individuals come to define who they are? What does it mean to be European? This interdisciplinary course examines the complex nature of identity in modern Europe. The course considers how identities are embodied and expressed in literature, drama, poetry, film and architecture, and looks at the relationship between identity and history, religion, nation and language. It also introduces the themes of Europes fluid borders, interaction between Europe and the non-European world, memory of conflict and challenges posed to European identities by Americanisation and globalisation. This course is also offered with online tuition; the course code for that version is AAZX300. Click www.open.ac.uk/study or call +44 (0)845 300 60 90
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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
Exploring the classical world
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A219 60 2 (SCQF level 8) 5 TMAs, 2 CMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
Level 1
Archaeology: the science of investigation
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: SA188 10 1 (SCQF level 7) 1 ECA Sep 2009, Nov 2009, Feb 2010, May 2010 Up to 5 months Course start date
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.
New
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Reading classical Greek: language and literature

A275 60 2 (SCQF level 8) 7 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
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 this 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.
Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by:
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.
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Reading classical Latin

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A297 30 2 (SCQF level 8) 4 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2010 9 months See website for latest details
Level 3
Continuing classical Latin

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A397 30 3 (SCQF level 10) 4 TMAs, 1 examination Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
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.
World archaeology
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A251 30 2 (SCQF level 8) 3 TMAs, 1 ECA Sep 2009 5 months 14 Aug 2009
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.
Culture, identity and power in the Roman Empire

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AA309 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 7 TMAs, 1 examination Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
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.
What did it mean to be Roman in the Roman Empire? Is it possible to speak of a single Roman culture imposed or maintained through imperial power? We ask how culture, identity and power were shaped in particular contexts by social factors such as religion, gender, the economy and status, presenting case studies of the emperor, Roman Italy, Greece and Asia Minor, Britain, North Africa and certain groups in Roman Judaea. This interdisciplinary course will enable you to develop your own skills of analysis and evaluation across a range of ancient source materials, and their treatment in modern post-colonial culture. This course will be presented for the last time in February 2010.
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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.
Level 3
English grammar in context

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: E303 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
Level 2
Exploring the English language
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: U211 60 2 (SCQF level 9) 7 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009, Feb 2010 9 months 11 Sep 2009 for Oct 2009 start 16 Dec 2009 for Feb 2010 start
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

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: E301 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
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 changes? How do children and adults learn English? How can English be analysed? What is good and bad English? You will investigate these and many other issues through a combination of computer-based resources and course books.
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 Englishspeaking world, and should help you consider your own daily experiences of the English language.

A177
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French
French is one of the most widely taught languages, and one of very few spoken on all five continents. French is spoken as a first language in more than two dozen countries, including Belgium, Canada and Switzerland, as well as parts of Africa and the Caribbean. Along with English, French is also an official working language of several international bodies, including the European Union; the International Monetary Fund; the International Red Cross; and the United Nations. Learning or improving your French with the OU will broaden your horizons and your career options. Youll be able to learn more about contemporary issues and culture in French-speaking countries. Or perhaps you could use your linguistic skills practically by working as a teacher, or for a French company.
Ouverture: intermediate French

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: L120 30 1 (SCQF level 7) 4 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
Level 1
French Level 1 courses are ideal for beginners.
Bon dpart: beginners French

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: L192 30 1 (SCQF level 7) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Nov 2009 11 months 16 Oct 2009
Ouverture: intermediate French follows on from Bon dpart: beginners French to complete the Certificate in French (C33). It revises and consolidates the knowledge of French you already have and teaches more advanced language in the context of Frenchspeaking societies and French culture. Study resources including printed course books and interactive DVD-ROMs are carefully designed to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. They provide clear learning objectives, guidance and model answers. The course also teaches good study skills and language-learning strategies.
Action in French (French summer school)

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: LXR122 10 1 (SCQF level 7) 2 TMAs Jun 2009, Jun 2010 1-week residential and other study 14 Jun 2009 for Jun 2009 start date 13 Jun 2010 for Jun 2010 start date
This is the first course in the Universitys Certificate in French (C33), designed to give you the skills you need to speak and understand simple French in everyday contexts. No previous knowledge of French is required. Using the theme of a journey, Bon dpart: beginners French explores life in France and introduces you to a wide range of practical situations such as travelling, shopping, working and eating out. Study resources include printed course books and audio CDs which support independent learning and theres a dedicated website with additional online activities. Together, theyll give you not just language skills but a real feel for Frenchspeaking cultures too. You can see some sample course materials for our Level 1 language courses at www.open.ac.uk/courses/tasters
If you have basic French language skills, this residential week is ideal for building your confidence and maintaining your contact with France and French culture. The school is held at Caen University in Normandy, with a choice of dates in July and August. It includes group work, social activities and practical work in the local area enabling you to demonstrate your skills in speaking and writing French in different contexts. Youll need to do some preparation beforehand and therell be a chance to consolidate your learning when you return. The school is not suitable for complete beginners. This course will be presented for the last time in June 2010.
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Language learning resources

Prlude: get ready for French warm-up pack En France en franais interactive CD-ROM
For more information, or to order this warm-up pack or CD-ROM go to www.ouw.co.uk and click on arts and humanities.
Level 3
Nouvelles mises au point: advanced French

Level 2
Envol: upper intermediate French
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: L211 60 2 (SCQF level 9) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
Envol: upper intermediate French builds on the course Ouverture: intermediate French, or equivalent knowledge. The first course in our Diploma in French (D16), it will extend your language skills, enhance your cultural knowledge, and develop the skills needed to study at a higher level. Youll learn to communicate in a wide range of situations; express your opinions; report what other people have said; explain processes and trends; communicate by letter and telephone; make structured notes; and write different types of text. Youll also improve your command of grammar and vocabulary. The compulsory residential school takes place in France and is included in the fee.
This course builds on Envol: upper intermediate French, or equivalent knowledge, to complete the Diploma in French (D16). The course will continue to extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, and increase your intercultural competence. You will also develop your critical and analytical skills appropriate to Level 3 study. The course is structured around seven themes, which give a broad introduction to different aspects of society and culture in France and French-speaking countries: history; France as a multicultural society; the media; the arts; science and technology; politics and economics; and francophonie (the Frenchspeaking world).
John Gibbon OU student
The materials and the way they are presented and taught are first class theres the variety of CDs, books and DVDs, and the method is relevant. Rather than slavishly going through all the grammar, you learn how to converse in French to get you through everyday situations.
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German
As the first language of more than 100 million Europeans, German is Europes most widely spoken first language and is also an important language of diplomacy and trade. German-speaking countries have a rich cultural history and are significant players in the cultural, economic and political future of Europe. Germany plays a role within the emergent economies of Central and Eastern Europe, and is a major investor in global markets, with many leading German companies becoming household names. You may want to learn German for travel within Europe, to appreciate the culture of Germany, Austria and Switzerland or as a career asset. Theres a demand in the international business community for people with a good working knowledge of the language. The ability to speak and understand German is a highly useful skill, and studying German at the OU will not only give you an insight into contemporary culture it will broaden your horizons.
Auftakt: intermediate German

Level 1
Rundblick: beginners German
Auftakt: intermediate German follows on from Rundblick: beginners German (L193) to complete the Certificate in German (C34). It revises and consolidates the knowledge of German you already have and teaches more advanced language in the context of German-speaking countries and communities. Study resources including printed course books and interactive DVD-ROMs are carefully designed to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. They provide clear learning objectives, guidance and model answers. The course also teaches good study skills and language-learning strategies. You can see some sample course materials for our Level 1 language courses at www.open.ac.uk/courses/tasters

Begegnung in Leipzig interactive CD-ROM
For more information and to order this CD-ROM go to www.ouw.co.uk and click on arts and humanities.
Rundblick: beginners German is the first course in the Universitys Certificate in German (C34), designed to develop the skills you need to speak and understand simple German in everyday situations. No previous knowledge of German is required. Using the theme of a journey, the course explores life in German-speaking countries and communities worldwide through topics relevant to adult learners such as impressions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland; travelling; lifestyles; cultural events; and technology. Study resources include printed course books and audio CDs which support independent learning and theres a dedicated website with additional online activities. Together, theyll give you not just language skills but a real feel for Germanspeaking countries and communities too.
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Level 2
Motive: upper intermediate German
History and History of science, technology and medicine

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.
Motive builds on the course Auftakt: intermediate German (L130), or equivalent knowledge. The first course in our Diploma in German (D24), it will extend your language skills, enhance your cultural knowledge, and develop the skills needed to study at a higher level. Youll learn to communicate in a wide range of situations; express your opinions; report what other people have said; explain processes and trends; communicate by email, letter and telephone; make structured notes; and write different types of text. Youll also improve your command of grammar and vocabulary. The compulsory residential school takes place in Germany, and is included in the fee.
Level 2
Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900
Level 3
Variationen: advanced German

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.
Variationen: advanced German builds on the course Motive: upper intermediate German (L203), or equivalent knowledge, to complete the Diploma in German (D24). The course will continue to extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, and increase your intercultural competence. You will also develop your critical and analytical skills appropriate to Level 3 study. The course is structured around eight themes, which give a broad introduction to different aspects of society and culture in Germany and German-speaking countries: geography; politics; history; language and identity; migration; arts and architecture; science and technology; and Germany within Europe.
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Medicine and society in Europe 15001930

Film and television history

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.
Cinema came into its own in an era dominated by the USA, so American cinema is of paramount importance in film history. The American films youll study span a broad period, from those made in the golden age of Hollywood, such as Stagecoach and Now, Voyager, to Titanic and the films of the Coen Brothers. You will also study British films of the 1950s and 1960s; West German, French and Italian films since the early 1970s; and soap operas, single plays, literary adaptations, science fiction, adventure series and mini-series from the world of television.
Level 3
Total war and social change: Europe 19141955

Empire: 14921975
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A326 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
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 degree programmes.
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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Residential school. Total war and social change: Europe 19141955

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AXR312 10 3 (SCQF level 10) 1 TMA Jun 2009 1-week residential school and other study 26 Jun 2009 for Jun 2009 start
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.
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.
Level 2
Art and its histories
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. 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.
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The art history residential school

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AXR272 15 2 (SCQF level 8) 1 ECA May 2009, May 2010 1-week residential school and other study 15 May 2009 for May 2009 start 14 May 2010 for May 2010 start
Level 3
Art of the twentieth century

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AA318 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 4 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
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 non-western art and artefacts. Youll also develop skills of discussion and debate and gain confidence in presenting your ideas to others.
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.
Renaissance art reconsidered

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.14201520), 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. Click www.open.ac.uk/study or call +44 (0)845 300 60 90
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Italian
Italys long heritage in fine arts, literature and music is behind its modern-day reputation for innovation in design, fashion and technology areas where it plays a significant and influential role in international commerce. Learning Italian is the key to understanding more about and enjoying Italys culture. As well as introducing you to many aspects of contemporary Italian life, the OU beginners course in Italian will equip you with the vocabulary and skills to cope successfully in everyday situations in an Italianspeaking environment.
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 in-depth 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 courses will be particularly valuable if youre a budding author or plan to pursue a career in the media, publishing, advertising or teaching.
Andante: beginners Italian

Level 2
Approaching literature
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A210 60 2 (SCQF level 8) 7 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009, Feb 2010 9 months 11 Sep 2009 for Oct 2009 start 16 Dec 2009 for Feb 2010 start
Andante: beginners Italian will enable you to develop the skills you need to speak and understand simple Italian in everyday contexts. No previous knowledge of Italian is required. The course takes you through a wide range of practical situations such as travelling, shopping, working and eating out in Italy. Study resources include a course book, Colloquial Italian, audio CDs, a dedicated website with additional online activities. Together, theyll enable you to develop a real feel for Italian society and culture. Please note that this is the only Italian course that we currently offer.
How do we work out what a text means? How does a play move from page to performance? This course offers a wide-ranging introduction to the study of literary texts including fiction, poetry and drama. You will analyse a variety of texts in four blocks: The realist novel examines four well-known nineteenth-century novels; Romantic writings sets some of the greatest English poetry in political and cultural context; through writers like Louisa May Alcott, Alice Walker and Henrik Ibsen, youll explore the relationship between Literature and gender; and Shakespeare, Aphra Behn and the canon examines Shakespeare alongside the first important woman playwright.

A210
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Creative writing
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A215 60 2 (SCQF level 8) 5 TMAs, 1 ECA Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
New Childrens literature

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: EA300 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
This course presents a range of practical strategies to help you develop as a writer, from building a daily discipline to dealing with agents and publishers. It will suit new writers as well as those with more experience seeking to develop their skills. Youll have the opportunity to write in a wide range of genres, from fiction and poetry to biography, autobiography and travel writing. You will be encouraged to identify your strengths and interests as a writer and value your own resources of memory, observation and voice. Throughout, exercises and activities are designed to ignite and sustain the writing impulse.
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 eighteenthcentury 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.
Level 3
Shakespeare: text and performance

Advanced creative writing

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A363 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
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 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.
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The nineteenth-century novel

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AA316 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
Media studies
We are surrounded by the media it fills our leisure time and shapes our cultural, social and political interests. Film images, magazines and newspapers, posters, and radio and television broadcasts: these all influence our thinking and actions. Through OU study you can explore many aspects of how the new multimedia cultural industries have come to dominate our lives. Understanding more about how the media affects our senses, the organisations that control output, and how censorship works, will help you to take a more critical view of the media you engage with every day. This OU course doesnt aim to equip you with the technical or specialist training needed for some careers in the media, but it will give you valuable background and skills for jobs in the creative, media and cultural industries, public relations, and voluntary and campaigning organisations.
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 Bront, 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.
Level 2
Understanding media
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DA204 60 2 (SCQF level 8) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
Twentieth-century literature: texts and debates

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: A300 or AZX300 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
This course takes you right to the heart of twentiethcentury 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. This course is also offered with online tuition and electronic submission and marking of assignments; the course code for that version is AZX300.
The communications media (newspapers, photography, radio, film, television, popular music, advertising and the internet, to name only a few) have profoundly transformed the way we live. The main aim of this course is to equip you with a robust understanding of the main issues facing media businesses, governments, and ourselves, as consumers of the media and citizens living in societies saturated by media messages. This understanding is grounded in detailed and rigorous media analysis. A wide variety of media is used on the course, including DVD-ROM, audio CDs, DVD, the web, textbooks and study guides.
This course might also interest you

We also offer the following course that is closely related to this subject, which you may be interested in studying. Level 3 Film and television history (AA310), see page 48.
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Courses
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

Level 2
Understanding music: elements, techniques and styles
This course teaches the basic techniques and styles of western music of the tonal era (c.16001900). This is when great European composers like Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Wagner developed the language of classical music and laid down its central principles. The course is both practical (including playing, writing and listening to music) and theoretical (dealing with concepts and analytical methods). You will acquire basic skills in keyboard playing, score reading and music writing; analyse style, harmony, form and orchestration in a variety of works; learn skills like transposition and score-reduction; and write simple harmonisations and accompaniments. This course has a compulsory residential school included in the fee and will be presented for the last time in February 2010.
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.
Words and music

We are surrounded by song. Practised from the beginnings of humanity and in every society in the world, its importance is undiminished today. But what is it about singing, and listening to others sing, that makes it so significant? This course considers the relationship between words and music, speaking and singing, poetry and song in settings from intimate to public, and from religious to secular. Youll explore works by Bizet, Wagner, Handel and Schubert, alongside liturgical music, Indian art songs and rap. Related literature includes Hindi devotional poetry, Urdu ghazals, Boccaccio, Milton and Proust. The course will suit students from both music and literature backgrounds.
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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.
Philosophy and the human situation

Level 2
Doing philosophy
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AXR271 10 2 (SCQF level 8) 1 TMA May 2010 1-week residential school and other study 28 May 2010 for May 2010 start
This introduction to philosophy shows how philosophical issues arise in familiar questions about our own nature and situation, and is designed to show philosophy as an active enquiry. It teaches the techniques of analysis and argument needed to engage with these questions, and gives you a sound basis for more advanced study. You will develop a familiarity with the subject and its methods that can be applied in other academic disciplines and in everyday life, discussing problems such as: the acceptable limits of individual freedom; attitudes towards animals; environmental ethics; Darwinism and human nature; mind and matter; and philosophy of religion. This course is complemented by the residential school course Doing philosophy (AXR271). This course will be presented for the last time in February 2010.
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.

AXR271
Click www.open.ac.uk/study and enter any qualification or course code into the search box on our website e.g. Doing philosophy (AXR271) enter AXR271 here.
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Level 3
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.
Thought and experience: themes in the philosophy of mind

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.
Level 2
Introducing religions
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.
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Islam in the west: the politics of coexistence

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AD252 30 2 (SCQF level 8) 3 TMAs, 1 ECA Sep 2009 5 months 14 Aug 2009
Religion today: tradition, modernity and change

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: AD317 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 7 TMAs, 1 project Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
This course is designed to introduce and stimulate informed debate about the role of Islam in western societies. You will examine Islam and Muslim communities in western Europe and north America, looking at the adaptation and development of Muslim communities in the west from the perspective of scholarly study, including the challenges presented to western institutions and attitudes. Youll also study the perspectives of Muslim believers as they struggle to understand what being a Muslim in the west means for them in the light of Islamic traditions and western cultures.
Level 3
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.
Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence

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 non-Western world, and over the death of Christian Britain. Through extending your knowledge of history you will better understand contemporary problems.
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Courses
Spanish
In all corners of the globe people have become aware of the growing presence and importance of Spanish. With over 400 million people speaking it as a first language, Spanish is now the worlds fourth most-spoken language. Its not only the official language of Spain, but also of Mexico and much of Central and South America. Along with English, Spanish is set to be one of the dominant languages of the future. You may be thinking about living or working in a Spanish-speaking country, or perhaps your employer has business links with one. As you hone your language skills, youll also be learning more about the rich and varied culture of Spanish-speaking countries, adding to your appreciation of customs and traditions in them.
En rumbo: intermediate Spanish

Level 1
Portales: beginners Spanish
En rumbo: intermediate Spanish follows on from Portales: beginners Spanish to complete the Certificate in Spanish. It builds on your existing Spanish and teaches more advanced language in the context of Spanish and Latin American society and culture. Study resources including printed course books and an interactive DVD-ROM are carefully designed to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. They provide clear learning objectives, guidance and model answers. The course also teaches good study skills and language-learning strategies. You can see some sample course materials for our Level 1 language courses at www.open.ac.uk/courses/tasters

A bordo: get ready for Spanish warm-up pack Al timn interactive CD-ROM
For more information and to order this warm-up pack or CD-ROM go to www.ouw.co.uk and click on arts and humanities.
Portales is the first course in the Universitys Certificate in Spanish, designed to develop the skills you need to speak and understand simple Spanish in everyday contexts. Using the theme of a journey, the course takes you through a wide range of practical situations such as travelling, shopping, working and eating out in Spain, Chile and other Spanishspeaking countries. No previous knowledge of Spanish is required. Study resources include printed course books and audio CDs which support independent learning and theres a dedicated website with additional online activities. Together, theyll give you not just language skills but a real feel for Hispanic cultures as well.
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Level 2
Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish
Level 3
A buen puerto: fast forward in Spanish

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: L314 or LZX314 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 9 TMAs, 1 examination Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
Viento en popa builds on the course En rumbo: intermediate Spanish, or equivalent knowledge. The first course in our Diploma in Spanish, it will continue to develop your practical language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. By studying a variety of authentic audio, video and printed materials from Spain and Latin America, you will learn how to communicate in situations ranging from everyday conversation to putting forward your point of view in a debate. You will also have the opportunity to work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary acquisition. The compulsory residential school takes place in Spain and is included in the fee.
A buen puerto builds on the course Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish, or equivalent knowledge, to complete the Diploma in Spanish. The course will continue to extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, and increase your intercultural competence. You will also develop your critical and analytical skills appropriate to Level 3 study. The course is structured around seven themes, which give a broad introduction to different aspects of society and culture in Spain and Latin America: cultural diversity, art, society, languages in contact, science and technology, trade and employment, and the environment. The course code for the version offering face-to-face tutorials is L314, but depending on where you live, face-to-face tutorials may be replaced by telephone conferencing. The course is also offered with online tutorials: the code for that is LZX314. This version will be presented for the last time in February 2010.
Jennifer Peddie-Burch OU student
The best part of OU study is always the start of the year when the course materials arrive! Its always so exciting to receive that package!

L204
Click www.open.ac.uk/study and enter any qualification or course code into the search box on our website e.g. Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish (L204) enter L204 here.
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Courses
Welsh
Welsh is a Celtic language with a long literary tradition, spoken today by almost 600,000 people in Wales, and by significant numbers of speakers beyond Wales, particularly in England, but also in a long-established Welsh colony in Argentina. The Welsh Assembly Government has committed itself to promoting Wales as a bilingual nation, and you need Welsh in an increasing number of jobs. Welsh-medium education is proving extremely popular, many books and magazines are published in Welsh, and it is used extensively on radio and television. It is also the medium of a flourishing and varied musical tradition extending in style from choral to pop. If youve always wanted to get to grips with the Welsh language and culture, Croeso: beginners Welsh (L196) is a practical approach to managing in simple everyday situations.
Related courses
Level 1
New
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by:
Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century

U101 60 1 (SCQF level 7) 4 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
Croeso: beginners Welsh

This 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 your design projects as a strong foundation for future study. The course looks at common principles of design and ways of thinking that lead to ideas and creative solutions. The course materials are studied online with hands-on activities and interaction with fellow students is very important, so you will meet, encourage and help one another within a specially created virtual design studio.
Croeso will give you the skills you need to speak and understand simple Welsh in everyday contexts. No previous knowledge of Welsh is required. The course will take you through a wide range of practical situations such as socialising, travelling and shopping, and explores aspects of Welsh society and culture. Well send you printed and audio materials, and youll have a dedicated website, all of which support independent learning. And while youre learning the language, youll gain a real feel for the Welsh way of life too. Please note that this is the only Welsh language course that we currently offer, but you may also be interested in our 15-point Short course Small country big history: themes in the history of Wales (A182), see page 38.
New Beginners Chinese

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: L197 30 1 (SCQF level 7) 6 TMAs, 2 ECAs Nov 2009 11 months 16 Oct 2009
D y b: beginners Chinese will give you the skills you need to speak and understand simple Chinese (Mandarin) in everyday contexts. No previous knowledge of Chinese is required. The course will take you through a wide range of practical situations such as socialising, shopping and getting around. Well send you printed and audio materials and youll have a dedicated website, all of which support independent learning. And while youre learning the language, youll explore aspects of Chinese society and culture, which will give you a real feel for the Chinese way of life.
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Introducing the social sciences

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DD101 60 1 (SCQF level 7) 7 TMAs Oct 2009, Feb 2010 9 months 11 Sep 2009 for Oct 2009 start 16 Dec 2009 for Feb 2010 start
Level 2
Economics and economic change
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DD202 60 2 (SCQF level 9) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
This 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.
You and your money: personal finance in context

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DB123 30 1 (SCQF level 7) 3 TMAs, 1 ECA Nov 2009 6 months 16 Oct 2009
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.
Exploring psychology
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DSE212 60 2 (SCQF level 9) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
Are you interested in making more informed decisions about your personal finances? You and your money is a practical course to 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 the 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.
How humans think, develop, and experience the world around us has been fascinating psychologists for over 100 years. Using a 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 SPSS software. All in all, Exploring psychology will give you a thorough overview of psychology, relevant to your daily life.
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Governing Europe
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DD200 or DDZX200 60 2 (SCQF level 9) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
Level 3
A world of whose making?

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DU301 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
What exactly do we mean by Europe? Whether we define it as a geographic, economic or political term, its constantly changing. This freshly updated course studies the origins and motives behind the creation of the EU and takes you through the fascinating history of successive EU enlargements. It offers a cutting-edge approach to the study of social change, politics and economics within the European Union. If you have ever wondered about the Euro, immigration, the preservation (or not) of national identity within the EU, the EU Constitution, and the evolving EU agenda, you should take this course. DD200 is presented with conventional means of tuition and assignment submission and marking. DDZX200 is offered electronically. This course will be presented for the last time in February 2010.
How can we best understand and analyse international developments such as the role of the World Trade Organisation, the power of the USA, or global 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 identity and justice in a global civil society; states and security; economic and technological developments; and how world order is changing.
Power, dissent, equality: understanding contemporary politics

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DD203 60 2 (SCQF level 8) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
Cognitive psychology
Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DD303 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 examination Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
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.
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, experimentation, and cognitive modelling, and will engage in your own project work.
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New Crime and justice

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DD301 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 CMA, 1 examination Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
Social psychology: critical perspectives on self and others

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DD307 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
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.
Living political ideas

Code: Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by: DD306 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 project Oct 2009 9 months 11 Sep 2009
New
Code:
Doing economics: people, markets and policy

DD309 60 3 (SCQF level 10) 6 TMAs, 1 ECA Feb 2010 9 months 16 Dec 2009
Points: Level: Assessment: Start: Length: Register by:
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. Course materials include software, video, audio, websites and print.
This course teaches economic theories that explain the behaviour of people in households, firms, markets and governments. It presents alternative economic explanations stemming from different fields and social sciences, which will enable you to make your own critical judgements of which alternative serves which purpose best. The course also equips you with the research skills that youll need to conduct your own project on a subject you want to know more about. At the end of the course, you should have developed a more critical view of the socio-economic and financial world in which you live.

DD306
Click www.open.ac.uk/study and enter any qualification or course code into the search box on our website e.g. Living political ideas (DD306) enter DD306 here.
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Applying to the OU
At the OU, you study individual courses. You can gradually build these up and work towards a qualification a certificate, a diploma or a degree. For most of our courses, the process of applying is very simple: choose the course you want to study register for it pay your fees. 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 course points 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.
Ways to register
Online at www.open.ac.uk/study Complete the personalised form (if enclosed) Phone an OU hotline: In England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Forces Post Office (BFPO) addresses outside the UK and all other countries, except the EU 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 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 page 72) or your OU country representative (page 69).
Counting previous study towards an OU qualification

If youve successfully completed some study at highereducation level elsewhere, we may be able to give you credit for it. You may then need fewer OU courses to achieve your chosen qualification. Transferred credit is awarded only for periods of relevant study that have been formally assessed and can be verified as successfully completed. Attendance at a course that is not formally assessed would not entitle you to claim for transferred credit. For more information, 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 2009/2010 leaflet, click www.open.ac.uk/study or, for information about studying outside the UK, see page 68.
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 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. If you are temporarily and unavoidably working outside the UK for a period of less than three years you will still be classified as ordinarily resident in the UK and therefore eligible to pay UK course fees. If you are currently resident outside the UK, using a BFPO address as you are either a member of the British Armed Forces or a UK diplomat then you can pay UK course fees for the total time spent outside the UK. If you work for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and were appointed to your post whilst resident within the UK and are currently working abroad and using a BFPO address then you will also be eligible to pay the UK course fees if you have not been resident outside the UK for more than three years. 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
Registering well before the closing date means we can allocate you a tutor and send you course materials and, where appropriate, tutorial details in plenty of time before your course starts. Remember to let us know if you plan to move to another country after youve registered as this may affect your fees. For more information see individual course descriptions in this prospectus, click www.open.ac.uk/study, or call +44 (0)845 300 60 90. You should register well in advance of the closing date if you wish to apply for financial support (see page 66) or if you want to make a claim for credit transfer (see opposite).
Entry and study requirements

There are no formal academic requirements or selection procedures for most of our undergraduate courses, but its a good idea to prepare yourself for study at the appropriate level. For further details, click www.open.ac.uk/study or call us on +44 (0)845 300 60 90.
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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, 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 Territory 3 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 will be eligible to pay UK course fees so long as the person on whom you are claiming dependency is ordinarily resident in the UK, is resident in the UK on the first day of the course and have been resident in the EEA2 for the three years prior to the start date of your course. Please note: residence in the UK purely for educational purposes cannot be counted as part of your three years. Nationals of areas not mentioned above If you are not a national of any of the above mentioned territories but have been granted exceptional leave to enter or remain or indefinite leave to remain in the UK (i.e. not on a temporary visa), have been resident in the UK for at least three years prior to the course start date (excluding any time spent in the UK on a student visa) and will be resident in the UK on the first day of your course, then you will be eligible to pay the UK course fee. Please note that if you have applied for asylum and your case has been approved by the Home Office so that you now have official refugee status, then you only need to have been given the indefinite leave to remain in the UK to be eligible to pay UK course fees. You do not need to have also been resident in the UK for three years prior to the course start date. You will be required to send in relevant documentation to support your application to pay UK course fees for any of the above scenarios. Acceptable documentation will include copies of visas, passports with visa/refugee/asylum seeker details stamped on, or letters of official documentation from the UK Home Office providing details of the above. 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.
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Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom (excluding Channel Islands and Isle of Man).
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Agreed Overseas Territories: Anguilla; Aruba; Bermuda; British Antarctic Territory; British Indian Ocean Territory; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Falkland Islands; Faroe Islands; French Polynesia; French Southern and Antarctic Territories; Greenland; Mayotte; Montserrat; Netherlands Antilles (Bonaire, Curaao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten); Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands; South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; St Helena and Dependencies (Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha); St Pierre et Miquelon; The Territory of New Caledonia and Dependencies; Turks and Caicos Islands; Wallis and Fortuna.
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, but were careful to limit the cost as far as we can. equipment for some courses you may need use of a television; video, DVD or audio-CD player; or a scientific calculator. See also, elearning and computers on page 70.
How to pay
Depending on your income you may qualify for some financial support in fact many of our students are able to study for free (see Financial support on page 66). 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. Alternatively, UK, EEA and Switzerland students can 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. Pay by instalments OUSBA pays your full fee at registration and you repay the loan in monthly instalments (usually around the 5th of each month) over the length of your course, starting a month after your course begins. Interest is charged at 8.5 per cent (APR 8.8 per cent), reducing to 5 per cent (APR 5.12 per cent) from August 2009. Continued on page 66
Normally and lawfully resided in the UK from choice

without any immigration restriction on the length of
your stay in the UK.
EEA countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
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If you would like to pay via OUSBA you will need to complete a separate credit agreement for each course you wish to study. The type of credit agreement you need to complete depends on the length of the course you are studying: Courses that are more than five months in duration If your course is longer than five months in duration you will receive two pre-printed credit agreements with your registration agreement after you have made a reservation. If you wish to charge your fees to OUSBA you must sign, date and return the Original agreement with your registration form. The Copy of the agreement that displays a customer copy watermark must be kept for your records. If your course is longer than five months and you only want to pay for part of your fees using OUSBA and the rest of your course fees are not being paid using a credit/debit card (e.g. OU gift vouchers), please call +44 (0)845 300 60 90 before making a reservation so that the OUSBA agreement can be amended prior to despatch to you. Courses that are five months in duration or less If your course is five months or less in duration you will need to complete the following form: Agreement for courses five months in duration or less which you can download from the OUSBA website www.open.ac.uk/ousba or request by calling +44 (0)845 300 60 90. You should complete an agreement for each course you are applying for and return them with your completed registration agreement. Applying for an OUSBA account online Continuing students who have previously paid for a course using OUSBA can apply for an OUSBA account online during registration. Students currently in debt or arrears to OUSBA, or the University, will not be able to use this facility. If you are a new student or have not used an OUSBA account before, you will only be able to register online if you are paying your fees in full by credit or debit card.
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.openuniversity.co.uk/vouchers
Tesco Clubcard Deals tokens

An innovative partnership between the OU and Tesco allows shoppers to exchange their Clubcard vouchers for Deals tokens, worth four times their value, to pay for part or all of any OU undergraduate course. For every 10 of Clubcard vouchers, Tesco shoppers will receive 40 in Deals tokens towards paying for their course. 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
Sponsorship
If youre studying for vocational reasons your employer may be willing to pay part or all of your fees. Your registration pack includes information on sponsorship.
Financial support
The OU and the relevant governments of the UK fund a range of financial support services to help you with the costs of studying. This year we expect over 38,000 students to receive some kind of financial support for their OU studies. The type and level of support available depends on your household income, whether you receive certain state benefits and where you live (see below). If youre a UK, EEA or Switzerland student you need to have been resident in the UK for three years or more. Click www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport where you can use our calculator to find out if youre eligible. If you live in the UK and would like apply for financial support to study one of our Openings or Short courses, youll need to complete the application form printed in the back of the relevant prospectus. To order your copies, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/prospectus or see page 73.
When we confirm your acceptance for an

OUSBA account you will receive a separate
Direct Debit mandate (CATI instruction for
overseas students) for each course you are
registered for these must be completed and
returned to OUSBA.
OUSBA credit agreements are regulated by the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Find out more at www.open.ac.uk/ousba or by calling +44 (0)8457 697937. Calls to this line are charged at the UK local rate when calling from a UK landline.
If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

If you are studying an OU undergraduate course and have a household income of up to 30,000, or more if you have dependants, you could qualify for financial support to put towards your course fee and the cost of your study.
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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. If you live with your parents, their income will not be included in any assessment of your household income. 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 35,000 and be entitled to receive some financial support. 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 30,000 (plus allowances, where applicable) you can apply for support towards your course fees and study costs. You will need to be studying between 30 and 90 points worth of courses to qualify. For current details of income thresholds and grant amounts, click www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport Access to Learning Fund Students with a household income below 27,505 plus allowances 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 firstcome, first-served basis. For more information and application forms call 0845 300 60 90 or email general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
ILA Scotland 500 learner account If your personal income is 18,000 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 60 credit points a year, equivalent to studying for at least 50 per cent of the time needed to complete a full-time course. ILA Scotland 200 learner account If your personal income is 18,000 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 60 points. The threshold amounts and regulations for using ILA learner accounts may change. For the most up-to date information, click www.ilascotland.org.uk Other help For help with study-related expenses (such as computers, cost of broadband, childcare, travel to tutorials or residential schools) discretionary funds may be available to students who have financial difficulty in meeting these costs. Discretionary funds cannot be used to pay fees. Keeping up to date To find the most up-to-date information on the financial support available to students in Scotland particularly any changes to income thresholds please see our website www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport. Alternatively, contact The Open University in Scotland on 0131 226 3851, or email Scotland@open.ac.uk.
If you live in Scotland

In Scotland, there are currently two schemes which help students with the cost of their course fees. Part-time fee waiver If you are studying an OU undergraduate course and are on certain state 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. ILA Scotland Learner Accounts ILA Scotland is a Scottish Government scheme for anyone aged 16 or over living in Scotland studying at undergraduate level. The funds in the learner accounts are not a loan so you dont have to pay any of it back. There are two different learner accounts. The Open University in Scotland is an approved ILA provider. You will need an ILA Scotland account before you register with us.
If you have a disability, health

condition, mental-health disability
or specific learning difficulty
If you register for a place on 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 send you the booklet Meeting Your Needs, which provides more detailed information about the services we offer and the nature of OU study. To get more detailed information and advice about all services for students with disabilities, click www.open.ac.uk/disability. A summary of our services is also provided in our leaflet Open to Your Needs, which you can get in various formats from our Student Registration & Enquiry Service (see page 72). If you are eligible for a Disabled Students Allowance (see page 68) the University will only provide study support that cannot be provided by the allowance. Our Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan describe our policy and commitment and are available on our website, click www.open.ac.uk/our-student-policies
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Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) UK students only

Disabled Students Allowances help with 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. 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 credit points towards an OU undergraduate qualification that lasts for more than one year. In Scotland you must be studying at least 60 credit points towards an OU undergraduate qualification that lasts for more than one year. All students, wherever they live, are required to complete their qualification in no more than twice the time of a full-time student. You can also apply for help with study-related travel costs that directly result from your disability. Students in Scotland are not eligible for travel costs to attend tutorials, but may receive help with travel to integral residential schools.
For more information please contact either your OU country representative (see opposite) or the applicable OU office (see page 72).
Fees
If youre not eligible to pay a UK course fee (see page 64), your fee will be higher than the UK fees. Fees for students in the UK are substantially less than the full cost of teaching because the UK government gives the OU a grant which covers the majority of those costs; this grant can only be used to support the teaching of citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and Agreed Overseas Territories who are resident within the UK. It cannot be used to meet the costs of teaching students who are resident elsewhere. Fees for students resident in the Irish Republic are lower than those for residents in other EU countries because the teaching costs are lower. Students in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man also pay higher fees. These territories are not part of the EEA and their citizens do not pay UK tax, so a UK government grant cannot be used to contribute to the costs of teaching students there. To work out how much your course will cost, please click www.open.ac.uk/study or refer to the separate Course Fees 2009/2010 leaflet. For students who have studied with the University before, we accept payment by bank transfer in all European currencies, Swiss francs or US dollars and use the exchange rate which applies on the day we process your registration. Please note that you must quote your Open University Personal Identifier number on all bank transfer requests. Failure to do so will result in your registration being severely delayed.
If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

Call our DSA Office on 01908 654136 (voice telephone) 01908 659955 (textphone) Fax on 01908 659956 Email DSA-Queries@open.ac.uk
If you live in Scotland

Call our Disability and Additional Requirements Team on 0131 226 3851 Email Scotland@open.ac.uk
Tuition outside the UK

We can offer tutorial support by post and possibly by phone, fax, 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. If English isnt your first language please see page 70.
Studying outside the UK Residence

Most of our courses are open only to residents of the following countries: Austria Belgium Bulgaria Channel Islands Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Hungary Isle of Man Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Republic of Ireland Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland.
Using the OU Library

Youll be able to use our online library service please see page 7 or click www.open.ac.uk/library
Course software
Some course software for use with Microsoft Windows is tested only on UK English versions. If you experience any problems please email OU-computing-helpdesk@open.ac.uk or call the Computing helpdesk on +44 (0)1908 653972. Please also see the elearning and computers section on page 70.
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Examinations
Not all courses have an examination, but for most of those that do theres at least one examination centre in the countries listed below. If you take your examination at this centre, you will not have to pay an additional overseas examination fee. In exceptional cases you may be able to sit an examination at an additional centre closer to your home, but you would have to pay the overseas examination fee for this service. If you move to a country other than those listed on page 68 after course registration, youll need to pay the appropriate overseas examination fee as well as your initial fee. If youve paid UK fees but want to sit an examination in a centre in an agreed study area, youll also have to pay the overseas fee.
The overseas examination fee will be 191 for examinations held before 31 July 2009. After 1 August 2009, this fee will be 198. See also How your work is assessed on page 7.
Relevance
Some courses deal with issues and settings that are particularly relevant to the UK. Please click www.open.ac.uk/study to check the full descriptions of the courses youre interested in.
OU representatives outside the UK

OU country representatives can give you more information and advice, and coordinate arrangements for tutorials and exams. Republic of Ireland The Open University in Ireland Enquiry and Advice Centre, Dublin Phone (01)6785399 Fax (01)6785442 Email Ireland@open.ac.uk Austria Open University Representative Phone 01 533 2390 Fax 01 533 3073 Email Austria@open.ac.uk Belgium Open University Coordinator Phone (02)644 3372 Fax (02)644 3368 Email Belgium@open.ac.uk
France Open University Coordinator Phone 01 47 58 53 73 Fax 01 47 58 55 25 Email France@open.ac.uk Germany (North) Open University Representative Phone 040 42883 2478 Fax 040 42883 2651 Email Germany-North@open.ac.uk Germany (Central) Open University Coordinator Phone 0221 1626 235 Fax 0221 1626 350 Email Germany-Central@open.ac.uk Germany (South) Open University Coordinator Phone 089 4583 5354 Fax 089 4488 896 Email Germany-South@open.ac.uk Greece Open University Coordinator Phone and fax 22970 26069 Email Greece@open.ac.uk
Italy Open University Coordinator Phone and fax 02 813 8048 Email Italy@open.ac.uk Luxembourg Open University Coordinator Phone 44 40 91 801 Fax 44 40 91 650 Email Luxembourg@open.ac.uk The Netherlands Open University Coordinator Phone and fax 070 360 7443 Email Netherlands@open.ac.uk Spain Open University Coordinator Phone (91)577 7701 Fax (91)435 8635 Email Spain@open.ac.uk Switzerland Open University Coordinator Phone and fax 022 361 5774 Email Switzerland@open.ac.uk
Enquiries from students in other countries

If you live in other EU countries, please contact The Open University in Europe (see page 72). If you live elsewhere, click www.open.ac.uk/contact or call +44 (0)845 300 60 90. Wherever you are in the world, you may be able to study some of our 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 and how much it will cost.
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What else you should know Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting a culture which encourages equality and diversity. We aim to be a truly inclusive organisation where individual differences are respected and valued, and where everyone is able to achieve their potential.
Using the OU library

Our online OU library is available at www.open.ac.uk/library. The Library Services Helpdesk Team can give you advice on how to use this service either online, over the phone (+44 (0)1908 659001) or by email (Library-Help@open.ac.uk). See page 7 for what the library has to offer.
English as an additional language

Our courses are taught in English. If you are not sure if your English skills are good enough, there is some help and guidance at www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy/english-for-learning In addition, in order to gain an understanding of the level of English required, you can view some OU course materials at the OpenLearn website, click www.open.ac.uk/openlearn If you would like to find out more about the support that is available, please get in touch with our Student Registration & Enquiry Service (see page 72) or your OU country representative (page 69).
elearning and computers

To study with us youll need regular and reliable access to the internet and a computer (unless youre studying an Openings course). For most courses you will be expected to spend at least a couple of sessions a week working on computer-based activities and some of this work may be assessed. Well also ask you to provide an email address so that we can send you important information relevant to your studies. If you dont have an email account of your own we can provide one for you. Financial support may be available to purchase a computer, depending on your income. See page 66 for further information. Your welcome pack will include the computer specification and details of the online needs for your particular course. For further information, advice and support please contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service, your regional or national centre or country representative, or click www.open.ac.uk/personal-computing
Developing your study skills

In the UK, university-level study involves skills of critical thinking and forming well-supported arguments. You will be helped to develop these skills during your studies but, if you would like to prepare yourself, click www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy
The Open University Students Association (OUSA)

You automatically become a member unless you choose to opt out for more information, click www.ousa.org.uk
Computing helpdesk
Our experts can help you to get the most from our computing resources, and offer technical support for access to OU software and online materials. Phone +44 (0)1908 653972 Fax +44 (0)1908 652193 FAQs site www.open.ac.uk/computing-helpdesk
The OU Careers Advisory Service

See page 13 for more information or visit our award winning website at www.open.ac.uk/careers
Getting a qualification
To ensure that your course credits are counted towards your qualification, please remember to include your particular qualification code (for example, BD or C33) either on your application form or registration agreement. If you decide not to register for a qualification immediately, you can still do it at any time, either via your StudentHome web page or by contacting our Student Registration & Enquiry Service.
Do you have caring responsibilities?

Our booklet Studying While You Care, available from our Student Registration & Enquiry Service, explains the support services available.
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The admission of students under the age of 16

Very exceptionally, the University will consider applications from particularly gifted students who are under the age of 16. Our courses have been designed with the adult learner in mind, and it may be the case that some courses are considered inappropriate for those of such a young age. Applicants and enquirers who are under the age of 16 will be invited for an informal interview with their parent/guardian/carer at their nearest regional or national centre to discuss their wish to study with us. Acceptance will be at the discretion of the Regional or National Director.
If you dont want to receive any further OU information or take part in research please: phone our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on +44 (0)845 300 60 90; email general-enquiries@open.ac.uk or write to: Student Registration & Enquiry Service
The Open University, PO Box 197
Milton Keynes MK7 6BJ, UK
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.
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. To download your copies, click www.open.ac.uk/our-student-policies If you have any problems with any of our services, please get in touch with the area that provides the service or our Student Registration & Enquiry Service.
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 of access to non-personal information we hold that is not in our publication scheme. Please write to: Freedom of Information Office The Open University, PO Box 497 Milton Keynes MK7 6AT, UK or email Freedom-of-Information@open.ac.uk for more details.
Buying study packs

You can order study packs, DVDs and CD-ROMs by calling +44 (0)1908 858793. We accept most major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard and Maestro. For more details, click www.ouw.co.uk
Data protection
We record your personal information when you contact us and use this to manage registration, study, examination and other student services. It may also be used to help plan and improve our services we may contact you directly or ask external research agencies to do so. When you register, well tell you more about how we process and use your personal information. The data controller is The Open University. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you can request a copy of any personal information we hold about you. Please write to the: Data Protection Coordinator The Open University, PO Box 497 Milton Keynes MK7 6AT, UK Youll need to pay a small fee (currently 8).
Events near you

Come and meet us at one of our events in the UK and Europe, where you can find out from OU staff what its like to study with us, and what courses we have to suit your needs. At some events you can view learning materials and talk to subject specialists. For details of events near you click www.open.ac.uk/events
Open access
We welcome comments or suggestions on how we can improve access, please email communications@open.ac.uk
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Contact points for advice and registration

In England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Forces Post Office (BFPO) addresses outside the UK and all other countries, except the EU and Switzerland
For further information or to register for a course: Click www.open.ac.uk/study or Call our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on +44 (0)845 300 60 90 Lines are open (UK time): Monday to Friday Saturday 08:00 to 20:00 09:00 to 17:00
In Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

For further information or to register for a course: Click www.open.ac.uk/study or In Northern Ireland Call our office in Belfast on 028 9032 3722 In the Republic of Ireland Call our Enquiry and Advice Centre in Dublin on (01)6785399 or our office in Belfast on +44 28 9032 3722 Email Ireland@open.ac.uk You can also register by using the personalised registration form if one is enclosed. Please post your completed form to: The Open University in Ireland 40 University Road Belfast BT7 1SU, UK
Calls are charged at the UK local rate when calling from a UK landline. Email general-enquiries@open.ac.uk You can also register by using the personalised registration form if one is enclosed. Please post your completed form to: Student Registration & Enquiry Service The Open University, PO Box 8357 Clarendon Park, Clumber Avenue Sherwood Rise, Nottingham NG5 1WW, UK
In other EU countries and Switzerland

For further information: Click www.open.ac.uk/study Email Europe@open.ac.uk For advice before you study contact your country representative (see page 69) or call The Open University in Europe on +44 191 477 6100 To register for a course, call The Open University in Europe on +44 191 477 6100 You can also register by using the personalised registration form if one is enclosed. Please post your completed form to: The Open University in Europe Baltic Business Quarter, Abbots Hill, Gateshead NE8 3DF UK ,
Openings and Short courses

Apply online or by phone using the contacts above. However, to apply for financial support youll need to complete the forms in the relevant prospectuses which you can order online (see opposite) or by phone, as above, or by writing to the address on the back cover.
For Welsh speakers

If you would prefer to discuss your study needs in Welsh, please contact: The Open University in Wales 18 Custom House Street, Cardiff CF10 1AP Phone 029 2047 1170 Fax 029 2038 8132 Email Wales@open.ac.uk
I siaradwyr Cymraeg
Os ydych yn siarad Cymraeg a byddain well gennych drafod eich anghenion astudio drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg, cysylltwch n canolfan yng Nghaerdydd: Y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru 18 Heol y Tollty, Caerdydd CF10 1AP Ffn 029 2047 1170 Ffacs 029 2038 8132 Ebost Wales@open.ac.uk
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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 68, please order one of our prospectuses listed below:
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Prospectus An introduction to studying with The Open University Openings Prospectus Introductory courses to build your confidence Short Course Prospectus Computing and ICT Prospectus Environment, Development and International Studies Prospectus Languages Prospectus Law Prospectus Psychology Prospectus Science Prospectus Social Sciences Prospectus
Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Childhood and Youth Prospectus Education Prospectus Engineering and Technology Prospectus Health and Social Care Prospectus Mathematics and Statistics Prospectus The Open University Business School Prospectus
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Prospectus Postgraduate Prospectus for Professionals in Computing and Technology Postgraduate Qualifications in Online and Distance Education and Academic Practice Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Prospectus Research Degrees Prospectus
To order a prospectus...
+44 (0)845 300 60 90
email: general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
or to order a printed copy or download a PDF
www.openuniversity.co.uk/prospectus
INSPIRING LEARNING
The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England and Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302). While we have done everything possible to make sure the information in this publication is accurate, it may change due to regulations or policy or because of financial or other changes. Designed by d4b design for business, Harrow. Printed by Belmont Press, Northampton. Images courtesy of Karen Parker, Andy Hendry, Fourninety, Richard Learoyd, Andy Pini, John Birdsall, David Hatfull, Julian Calverley, Ian Winstanley, Luke Beaman, Andy Lane. Copyright 2009 The Open University.
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Student Registration & Enquiry Service The Open University PO Box 197 Milton Keynes MK7 6BJ United Kingdom
Contact points for advice and registration

Please visit our website:
www.open.ac.uk/study
or, students in the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Forces Post Office (BFPO) addresses outside the UK and all other countries, except the EU and Switzerland, please call our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on:
+44 (0)845 300 60 90

Our lines are open (UK time): Monday to Friday Saturday 08:00 to 20:00 09:00 to 17:00
Calls to this line are charged at the UK local rate when calling from a UK landline. Email general-enquiries@open.ac.uk For further information and for study in the EU and Switzerland, please see page 72.
Cert no. TT-COC-2168
SUP 008447
Course Fees 2009/2010

The fees for all the courses described in the Arts and Humanities Prospectus are supplied in this leaflet. For advice choosing the right course and qualification for you, visit www.open.ac.uk/study or call our Student Registration & Enquiry Service on +44 (0)845 300 60 90 (Monday to Friday 08.00 to 20.00 and Saturday 09.00 to 17.00 UK time) or email general-enquiries@open.ac.uk. Were here to help.
Course title
Start dates
UK ()
ROI Other () ()
Starting out at Level 1

The arts past and present (AA100) Oct 09 Feb 10 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 225 225 225 225 155 155 155 155 155 155 225 225 155 155 155 150 150 150 155 155 155 155 155 155 515 515 515 515 365 365 365 365 365 365 515 515 365 365 365 360 360 360 365 365 365 365 365 365 620 620 620 620 420 420 420 420 420 420 620 620 420 420 420 415 415 415 420 420 420 420 420 420
Arts short courses

Ethics in real life (A181) Oct 09 Apr 10 Heritage, whose Oct 09 heritage? (A180) Apr 10 Perspectives on Oct 09 Leonardo da Vinci Feb 10 (A178) May 10 Shakespeare: an Oct 09 introduction (A177) Feb 10 May 10 Small country, big Oct 09 history: themes in the Apr 10 history of Wales (A182) Start listening to music Oct 09 (A179) Feb 10 May 10 Start writing essays Oct 09 (A172) Feb 10 May 10 Start writing family Oct 09 history (A173) Start writing fiction Oct 09 (A174) Feb 10 May 10 Start writing plays Oct 09 (A176) Start writing poetry Oct 09 (A175)
How to pay
We have several ways to help you pay fees please see page 65 of the Arts and Humanities Prospectus. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to take advantage of our financial support services and apply for a grant for your course fees and for help with study costs please see page 66 for full details.
Studying outside the UK

If youre not eligible to pay a UK course fee (please see page 64 of the Arts and Humanities Prospectus), your fee will be higher. This is because we dont receive UK government funding for you. We accept payment in currencies of all European Union countries, in Swiss francs or in US dollars. Students who have studied with the University before can also pay by bank transfer; you must quote your Open University Personal Identifier number on all bank transfer requests. Failure to do so will result in your registration being severely delayed. Well use the exchange rate which applies on the day we process your registration agreement. All prices shown are in UK pounds sterling ().
ROI Republic of Ireland.
Other countries other than the UK and ROI
where we offer courses (see page 68).
Interdisciplinary study
Europe: culture and identities in a contested continent (AA300 or AAZX300) From Enlightenment to Romanticism c. 1780-1830 (A207) Understanding global heritage (AD281) Feb 10 630 1330 1510
Oct 09
630 1330 1510
Oct 09
630 1330 1510
Classical studies
Archaeology: the Sep 09 150 science of investigation Nov 09 150 (SA188) Feb 10 150 May 10 150 360 360 360 360 415 415 415 415
Course title Continuing classical Latin (A397) Culture, identity and power in the Roman empire (AA309) Exploring the classical world (A219) Reading classical Greek: language and literature (A275) World archaeology (A251)
Start dates Feb 10 Feb 10
UK () 360
ROI Other () () 795 915
Course title Exploring history: medieval to modern 14001900 (A200) Film and television history (AA310) Medicine and society in Europe 15001930 (A218) Residential school. Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 (AXR312) Total war and social change: Europe 19141955 (AA312)
Start dates Feb 10
UK ()
ROI Other () ()
630 1330 1510
630 1330 1510
Feb 10 Feb 10
630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510
Oct 09 Oct 09
630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510
Jun 09
430
795
795
Sep 09 360
795
915
English language
English grammar in context (E303) Exploring the English language (U211) The art of English (E301) Feb 10 Oct 09 Feb 10 Feb 10 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510
Feb 10
630 1330 1510
History of art
Art and its histories (A216) Art of the twentieth century (AA318) Renaissance art reconsidered (AA315) The art history residential school (AXR272) Feb 10 Feb 10 Feb 10 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 795 835 795 835
French
Action in French (French summer school) (LXR122) Bon dpart: beginners French (L192) Envol: upper intermediate French (L211) Nouvelles mises au point: advanced French (L310) Ouverture: intermediate French (L120) Jun 09 Jun 10 530 555 795 835 865 795 835 985
May 09 530 May 10 555
Nov 09 430
Feb 10 1045 1745 1925
Italian
Andante: beginners Italian (L195) Advanced creative writing (A363) Approaching literature (A210) Childrens literature (EA300) Creative writing (A215) Shakespeare: text and performance (AA306) The nineteenth-century novel (AA316) Twentieth-century literature: texts and debates (A300 or AZX300) Nov 09 430 865 985
Feb 10
765 1465 1645
Literature and creative writing

Oct 09 Oct 09 Feb 10 Oct 09 Oct 09 Feb 10 Oct 09 Oct 09 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510
Feb 10
430
865
985
German
Auftakt: intermediate German (L130) Motive: upper intermediate German (L203) Rundblick: beginners German (L193) Variationen: advanced German (L313) Feb 10 430 865 985 Feb 10 1045 1745 1925
Nov 09 430 Feb 10
865
985
765 1465 1645
History and History of science, technology and medicine

Empire: 14921975 (A326) Feb 10 630 1330 1510
Media studies
Understanding media (DA204) Feb 10 630 1330 1510
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Music
From composition to Feb 10 630 1330 1510 performance: musicians at work (AA302) Understanding music: Feb 10 1045 1745 1925 elements, techniques and styles (A214) Words and music Feb 10 630 1330 1510 (AA317)
Welsh
Croeso: beginners Welsh (L196) Nov 09 430 865 985
Related courses
A world of whose making? (DU301) Beginners Chinese (L197) Cognitive psychology (DD303) Crime and justice (DD301) Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century (U101) Doing economics: people, markets and policy (DD309) Economics and economic change (DD202) Exploring psychology (DSE212) Governing Europe (DD200 or DDZX200) Introducing the social sciences (DD101) Living political ideas (DD306) Power, dissent, equality: understanding contemporary politics (DD203) Social psychology: critical perspectives on self and others (DD307) You and your money: personal finance in context (DB123) Feb 10 630 1330 1510 865 985 Nov 09 430
Philosophy
Doing philosophy (AXR271) Philosophy and the human situation (A211) Thought and experience: themes in the philosophy of mind (AA308) May 09 430 795 795 May 10 450 835 835 Feb 10 630 1330 1510 Feb 10 630 1330 1510
Feb 10 1045 1745 1925 Oct 09 Feb 10 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510
Feb 10
630 1330 1510
Religious studies
Introducing religions (A217) Islam in the west: the politics of co-existence (AD252) Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence (AA307) Religion today: tradition, modernity and change (AD317) Feb 10 630 1330 1510 795 915 Sep 09 360
Feb 10
630 1330 1510
Oct 09 Feb 10 Oct 09 Feb 10 Oct 09 Oct 09
630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510 630 1330 1510
Feb 10
630 1330 1510
Feb 10
630 1330 1510
Spanish
A buen puerto: fast forward in Spanish (L314 or LZX314) En rumbo: intermediate Spanish (L140) Portales: beginners Spanish (L194) Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish (L204) Feb 10 765 1465 1645
Feb 10
630 1330 1510
Feb 10
430
865 865
985 985
Nov 09 360
795
915
Nov 09 430
Feb 10 1045 1745 1925
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