BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Religious Studies)
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,924 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
The degree starts by developing your understanding of the world we live in through a variety of perspectives, periods and subjects. You’ll then take two specialist religious studies modules, exploring religions as an important aspect of human culture, society and politics and their role and significance in various debates and controversies. The modules cover many different contemporary and historical contexts. Your learning in this exciting subject will be supported by books, podcasts, videos and interactive materials.
Alongside religious studies, you can choose to study a second specialism from art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, music and philosophy. This will entitle you to include both subjects in the name of your degree, or complete your degree with modules chosen from a wide range of options.
Key features of the course
- Specialise in religious studies within a broad and flexible arts and humanities degree
- Study religions from a variety of approaches and perspectives and across historical and present-day contexts
- Develop a range of skills that will be valuable in the workplace and to further study
- Select a second specialism to complement and enhance your study of religions
Accessibility
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The BA (Honours) Arts and Humanities uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:
- studying a mixture of printed and online material – online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes
- finding external/third party material online
- working in a group with other students
- working with specialist reading material such as works of art and musical manuscripts
- using specialist software (for example the Sibelius music writing package)
- using and/or producing diagrams and screenshots
Program Outcome
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.
Curriculum
Course details
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
- 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'll specialise in religious studies in combination with either a second specialism in arts and humanities or study modules from across the arts and humanities curriculum.