Arts and Humanities (Honours) The Open University UK

Overview

Within this Arts and Humanities (Honours) BA course from The Open University UK from poetry to string quartets, and from sculpture to short stories, the extraordinary range of human culture offers rich possibilities for study.

Key facts

• Study a wide variety of subjects with the opportunity to specialise in one or two disciplines to tailor the degree to your interests or needs
• Explore new ways of thinking about the arts and humanities and their relevance in contemporary societies and cultures 

• Learn from the OU’s world-class academic research, through high quality module materials and engage with fellow students from around the world 

• Develop a range of skills, including effective communication, critical thinking, analysis and self-directed work 

• Enrich your knowledge, prepare yourself for further study, or improve your employability in a range of careers
• Skills for career development
• Employers greatly value the high-level critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills acquired by studying a humanities degree. You’ll sharpen your IT, writing, and independent thinking skills; and develop the ability to assimilate and evaluate relevant information in constructing an argument. These are key skills in complex organisations, greatly sought after in the world beyond study – whether you’re already working, volunteering, or changing career.
• Career opportunities:
• Study of the arts and humanities requires an understanding of human activities in diverse cultural environments and in very different historical circumstances. The breadth of study and range of cultural texts and objects analysed, combined with training in clear thinking and communication, make this degree course relevant to a wide variety of careers, including:
• 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.