Arts & Humanities
This certificate provides a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, music and English.
| Award Name | Certificate of Higher Education at UK Level 4 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Open University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Higher Education at UK Level 4 | Open University |
Duration
Part time – 2 years
Full time – 1 year
Time limit – 7 years
Study method: Distance learning
How much time do I need?
• Most of our students study part time, completing 60 credits a year.
• This will usually mean studying for 16–18 hours a week.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.
Even though there are no entry requirements, there are some skills that you'll need to succeed. If you're not quite ready for OU study we can guide you to resources that prepare you, many of which are free.
Careers / Further progression
Career relevance
The breadth of study and training in clear thinking and communication make this course relevant to a wide variety of careers. These include:
• public administration, local government, the civil service, art institutions, and social services
• advertising, journalism, publishing, creative industries and public relations
• education
• legal work
• business, banking and retail
• human resources
• charities and campaigning.
Exploring your options: see 'Course Web Page' link below for further information.
Further information
Register for this course.
Start dates
• October 2024: Registration closes 05/09/2024
• February 2025: Registration closes 09/01/2025
Certificate of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities
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 includes 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 world. Apart from sheer enjoyment, it offers excellent preparation for further study and will give your career prospects a boost.
This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits.
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 from a range of subjects to study in more depth
• Lets you 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.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
You'll start your certificate with:
• Discovering the arts and humanities (A111) (60 credits)
You’ll also choose 60 credits from:
• Cultures (A112) (60 credits)
• Revolutions (A113) (60 credits)
• Encountering psychology in context (D120) (60 credits)
• Exploring languages and cultures (L161) (30 credits)
• Global challenges: social science in action (D113) (60 credits)
• Introducing the social sciences (DD102) (60 credits)
• Introducing English language studies (L101) (60 credits)
• English for academic purposes online (L185) (30 credits)
• Introduction to French studies (beginners) (L102) (30 credits)
• Introduction to German studies (beginners) (L103) (30 credits)
• Introduction to Spanish studies (beginners) (L106) (30 credits)
• French studies 1 (intermediate) (L112) (30 credits)
• German studies 1 (intermediate) (L113) (30 credits)
• Spanish studies 1 (intermediate) (L116) (30 credits)
• Beginners’ Chinese (L108) (30 credits)
• Making your learning count (YXM130) (30 credits)
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
• Knowledge and understanding.
• Cognitive skills.
• Practical and professional skills.
• Key skills.
The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
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