History and Languages (W96)
Open UniversityUndergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years HistoryLanguages
About this course
By combining History with French, German or Spanish you'll gain a good understanding of the history and cultures of European and North American countries from the later Middle Ages to contemporary times. This diploma will enable you to communicate competently with speakers of your chosen language. In today's interconnected world, proficiency in a modern language opens doors to global opportunities. The name of your diploma will reflect your chosen language, such as the Diploma of Higher Education in History and French, showing your capabilities in both disciplines. Allows you to explore a wide range of historical topics, periods and places Gives you an understanding of what it means to be a historian, understanding history as a systematic and reflective discipline Develops you into an independent user of your chosen language, reaching level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Broadens your knowledge of the cultures that use your chosen language Improves your competence in intercultural communication.
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
2471 Librarians
2115 Social and humanities scientists
Course Details
- Qualification
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 2-4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- History, Languages