Arts and Humanities (T32)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Classics

About this course

This certificate provides a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, music and English. You’ll expand your cultural horizons whilst learning to think and argue clearly. You can combine this with options that include the opportunity to specialise further in the arts and humanities, or gain an introduction to a modern language, design, the social sciences, or business and management. Apart from sheer enjoyment, it offers excellent preparation for further study and will give your career prospects a boost.

Key features of the course

  • Develops your understanding of the arts and humanities by drawing on a wide range of perspectives, periods and subjects

  • Gives you the opportunity to choose subjects to study in more depth

  • Allows you to practise and refine the skills of argument and analysis, enhancing your employability

  • Builds your study skills and knowledge, giving you a solid foundation for further study
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Classics