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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Arts and Humanities (R14) course at Open University.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Arts and Humanities (R14) at Open University. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £23,352 for the whole course |
| Scotland | £7,632 for the whole course |
| Wales | £7,872 for the whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7,440 for the whole course |
| Channel Islands | £24,552 for the whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £21,996 for the whole course |
| EU | £24,552 for the whole course |
| International | £24,552 for the whole course |
Course summary
What this course is about
Here's what Open University says about its Arts and Humanities (R14) course.
This degree gives you the freedom to combine studying different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You can develop specialisms and build up a broad portfolio of interests. The course offers a deep understanding of the world we live in today, drawing on the perspectives of art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, and religious studies. You'll discover how knowledge is created and shared in the arts and humanities, stretch your imagination and develop your own creative and critical responses. You'll also become an independent learner and a member of a diverse and vibrant student community.
Key features of the course
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Study a wide variety of subject areas with the opportunity to specialise in one or two and tailor the degree to your interests or needs
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Explore new ways of thinking about the arts and humanities and their relevance in contemporary societies and cultures
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Develop a range of skills, including effective communication, critical thinking, analysis and self-directed work
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Enrich your knowledge, prepare yourself for further study, or improve your employability in a range of careers.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Arts and Humanities (R14) at Open University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
The Open University
Location
Distance Learning | Distance learning
Duration
3-6 Years
Study mode
Distance learning
Subjects
• Humanities
Start date
February 2026
Application deadline
Unknown
The modules you will study
This degree has three stages. You’ll start Stage 1 with a broad introduction to the arts and humanities followed by up to two modules chosen from a variety of subjects. Next, at Stages 2 and 3, you can specialise in one or two subjects or combine modules from across the arts and humanities curriculum.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Open University students who took the Arts and Humanities (R14) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
90%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
91%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
low
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Open University. These students are taking Arts and Humanities (R14) or another course from the same subject area.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Arts and Humanities (R14) at Open University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Open University graduates who took Arts and Humanities (R14) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.5k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Arts and Humanities (R14).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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