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STUDYINGWITH THE OPEN

UNIVERSITYA GUIDE FOR LEARNERS IN SECURE

ENVIRONMENTS 2019/2020

MAKE A NEW START

GET STARTEDIntroducing The Open University 2

Enhancing your prospects 4

Starting with an Access module 6

Support for your studies 8

Moving on 10

How Open University study works 12

Fees and financial support 15

Becoming an Open University student 18

FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSEOpen qualifications 22

Arts and humanities 28

Business and management 50

Environment 54

Languages 58

Mathematics and statistics 62

Psychology 68

Science 72

Social sciences 76

Sport, fitness and coaching 92

CHOOSING WHICH MODULES TO STUDYArts and humanities 96


Computing and IT 109

Engineering, design and technology 110

Environment and development 111

Health and social care 113

Languages 114

Law 121


Psychology and counselling 128

Science 130

Social sciences 135


POSTGRADUATE STUDYFind out more about postgraduate study 144

Please note that acceptance of students in prison on to Open University study is always at the discretion of the Prison Governor or their appointed representative.The Open University offers a number of other modules and qualifications in addition to those described in this prospectus. We have not included them here as they are not generally available to students in prison for practical reasons such as the need for internet access, but students will normally be able to register for them after release.

YOURTIME

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INTRODUCING THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

From that first assignment I received tremendous feedback from The Open University and felt really motivated to continue and improve my performance. The OU tutor recognised my solitary learning experience… my self-esteem increased immeasurably.”

Andy, HMP Prescoed

WHO IS THE OPEN UNIVERSITY FOR?

The Open University (OU) has changed the lives of more than two million people, bringing them new knowledge, skills, interests and inspiration, and helping them to achieve new goals. The main reason we’re called The Open University is that we’re open to everyone. Every year, we help thousands of people achieve extraordinary things and you could be next. You simply need the determination to succeed.

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY WITH THE OU?

The OU offers qualifications in a broad range of subjects and provides access to many educational opportunities, from short introductory modules to longer, broader modules leading to degrees and other recognised qualifications. The choices you make will affect the financial support you’re entitled to.

You’ll find more information about financial support on pages 15–17.

Many of our modules can be studied by people in prison or secure environments, and many don’t require any prior knowledge of the subject – but you’ll normally be expected to show that you can study successfully at FHEQ or CQFW Level 2 or above, or equivalent.

In Scotland, you’ll be required to provide evidence that you have studied successfully at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 6 in a relevant subject such as English (Scottish Highers equate to SCQF Level 6).

In the Republic of Ireland, you must have studied successfully to Leaving Certificate level or QQI level 5 in at least two subjects.

Your education department or learning centre can tell you more about entry levels and the qualifications and modules available to you, subject to your particular circumstances.

WHAT OU STUDENTS HAVE ACHIEVED

Our students in secure environments have been studying successfully with the OU for many years. They include people from all backgrounds, many of whom have previously had negative experiences of education.

OU studies have given students in secure environments something constructive and stimulating to focus on. In turn, this has helped people gain confidence and belief in their own abilities. For some, taking OU modules has been an end in itself – for others, it has led to valuable qualifications and provided opportunities for a new start when they return to the community.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

Unlike other universities, the OU does not have entry requirements to study most of its undergraduate qualifications and you don’t have to take tests to gain entry – in fact, more than 40 per cent of new OU undergraduate students in the UK don’t have the formal qualifications they would need to go through a traditional university application process. However, you’ll need to satisfy your education department or learning centre that you’re ready to take on OU study and that there are no security or public protection issues that would make a particular course of study inappropriate.

In Scotland, you’ll also have to satisfy the eligibility criteria laid down by the Higher Education Access Board (HEAB).

WHERE DO I START?

The idea of university-level study can be quite daunting if you haven’t studied at this level before, or not studied for many years. For this reason, the OU offers a range of introductory Access modules that have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste of a subject area, develop your study skills, and build your confidence.

Access modules are perfect for new learners with little experience of studying. These modules include the same high-quality teaching materials and study support we’re famous for and are also fascinating and fun to do. For more information on the Access modules available see pages 6–7.

If you’ve already studied at university level but not attained a qualification, you may be able to start at a higher level and count credit from previous study towards a qualification, but you’d need to apply for credit transfer before registering.

If you’ve already obtained a qualification at university level, you may still study but there are different rules regarding funding for your studies.

In both the instances above please refer to your education department or learning centre.

The final decision on where you can start your studies rests with the Prison Governor, their appointed representative (or with the HEAB in Scotland), or other appropriate authority who must approve all applications.

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ENHANCING YOUR PROSPECTSYour route to unlocking your potential, building skills, exploring interests and paving the way to a new career.

Whatever your motivation for study, there’s a lot to be gained from reflecting on your skills and qualities and seeing how these can be used to enhance your personal development and career prospects.

PERSONAL AIMS

You might want to prove something to yourself, make a fresh start when you leave a secure environment, widen your experience or simply become better informed in a particular subject area. Studying with the OU can give you fresh challenges or can help you to build on your existing knowledge.

STUDYING WITH THE OPENUNIVERSITY TO BOOSTYOUR CAREER PROSPECTS – Developing your employability:

We can help you identify the skills you’re developing that are directly relevant to the workplace. Time management, determination, self-motivation, managing and improving your learning, communication, IT skills, commercial and global awareness, are some of the practical and professional skills that employers look for.

– Professional relevance: Many modules and qualifications have been developed in collaboration with professional bodies, leading public and private sector industry experts and sector skills councils.

– Recognition: As one of the UK’s leading universities, our qualifications are recognised by academic institutions and professional bodies in the UK, the European Union and the rest of the world.

WHAT ARE YOUR REASONSFOR STUDYING?

CAREER REASONS

Whatever career area you’re interested in, it’s worth doing some careful research before making your study plans; there may be specific technical or subject-knowledge requirements for the role you’re aiming for and a particular qualification may be expected. In any job application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your suitability for the role drawing on your studies and experience.

Studying with the OU shows your true academic ability. It also demonstrates to an employer that you are motivated, determined, organised, a good problem solver, able to meet deadlines, and able to sustain your commitment to achieving your goal.

DEVELOPING YOUREMPLOYABILITYEmployability is about making links between skills and qualities you’ve developed through study, roles you’ve had in a secure environment and life in general to find, gain, and be successful in your chosen career, and contribute to the community. OU study will help you develop these employability skills and will make you much more employable and successful in your career when you leave a secure environment.

You can increase your employability by being motivated and open to learning; developing your skills and knowledge; better understanding who you are and being prepared to develop as a person; and being able to clearly explain your skills and experience to others. All this is achievable through OU study.

Your studies will help you develop the graduate-level abilities that employers want.

You’ll be able to:

– show you have ambition, dedication and commitment to study

– analyse and critically evaluate information

– communicate clearly

– put together reasoned arguments and question assumptions others make

– manage time and use good organisational skills

– research and draw out the main points

– work independently.

Surveys have identified employers want seven key employability skills:

– taking responsibility for your own development

– team working

– business and customer awareness

– problem solving

– communication and literacy

– application of numeracy

– application of information technology.

Employers also look for a positive attitude and an enterprising mindset. OU study can help you develop these.

We’ll provide information explaining how particular study pathways can help you develop your employability and skills.

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STARTING WITH AN ACCESS MODULEBuild up your study skills and boost your confidence with an Access module. No qualifications or experience needed.

The OU offers three interdisciplinary Access modules that have been specifically designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste for the subjects we offer, develop your study skills, build your confidence, and prepare you for further study towards one of our nationally recognised qualifications. They’re perfect for new learners with little or no knowledge or experience of studying and use the same high-quality study materials and study support we’re famous for. Each subject will be introduced and explained, and the pace will be comfortable even if you have little or no prior knowledge.

When you complete your module, you’ll get an Access Module Certificate and be better prepared for further study with The Open University.

Arts and languages Access module (Y031)

This fascinating module explores a range of subjects – including art history, English language, English literature and creative writing, it touches on modern languages, history religious studies, classical studies and music too. It’s ideal if you want to explore your creative side, have an interest in language, and want to start honing your study skills.

People, work and society Access module (Y032)

This is a multi-disciplinary module – you’ll be getting compelling insights into a wide range of areas, including childhood and youth studies; social science; psychology; health; business and law. This will allow you to improve your subject knowledge in those areas particularly, but also prepare you for further study on a wide variety of qualifications.

Please note the content of this module may not be suitable for all students in secure environments. Therefore you should ask your education department to contact the Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments to discuss this before reserving.

Science, technology and maths Access module (Y033)

This module introduces you to a technically oriented range of subjects, including science; engineering and design; environment; mathematics; and computing and IT. As the foundation for further studies in these fields, this is the ideal module to build your confidence and prepare you for further study.

IS AN ACCESS MODULERIGHT FOR ME?You don’t have to start with an Access module, but you might find it useful if you'd like to:

– improve your confidence

– get a taste of a subject area you're thinking of studying

– brush up on your study skills.

Students who have done an Access module tend to do better with their subsequent OU study. You just need to be ordinarily resident in the UK (time spent in prison does not count towards residency).

WHEN CAN I START, ANDHOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?You can start Access modules in February and October. Each module includes a selection of materials, online quizzes, and assignments that you complete over 30 weeks. It takes around nine hours of study each week.

WHAT DO I NEED?

ON THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS (ENGLAND AND WALES ONLY)

If you study using the Virtual Campus you’ll have access to all the resources available on the Access module sites.

You’ll receive login details from your education department when you’re registered. The Access module sites on the Virtual Campus contain the audio and video materials as well as module quizzes and interactive activities.

USING THE OFFLINE PACK

We’ll send you all your study materials, including books, printed materials and a DVD.

You’ll require access to equipment that plays DVDs and the use of a computer.

All students receive an offline pack – including those students using the Virtual Campus.

ARE THERE ANY ENTRYREQUIREMENTS?No, none. That’s the idea behind Access modules: you don’t need any previous knowledge, qualifications or skills. You can dive straight in.

Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) requires that you can demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills.

WILL THERE BE AN EXAM?No, there’s no exam.

Instead, we ask you to complete four short written assignments plus a few smaller assessed pieces of work. Our study materials will support you and build your confidence to submit your work – you’ll also receive detailed feedback to develop your skills.

WHAT WILL I GET ATTHE END?On successful completion of an Access module you’ll gain an OU Access Module Certificate. If you go on to study for a qualification, the credit gained from studying an Access module can not be counted towards this.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?The arrangements for the funding of higher education differs across the four nations of the UK. The fees and funding available to you are based on where you’re ordinarily resident.

IF YOU ARE ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN ENGLAND OR WALES

The fee for students ordinarily resident in England is £753, and if you’re ordinarily resident in Wales the fee is £252. You could have the fees for your Access module paid through the Steps to Success scheme.

The Steps to Success scheme offers you the opportunity to study an Access module fully funded by Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET).

TO QUALIFY FOR A FUNDED PLACE YOU MUST:

– be serving a sentence of imprisonment in the UK

– be ordinarily resident in England or Wales (time spent in prison does not count towards your residency)

– be a UK national or have settled status in the UK under the terms of the Immigration Act 1971

– have not completed any more than one year on a full-time undergraduate programme at NQF Level 4 or above or completed 30 credits or more of OU study

– have authorisation from the Prison Governor or an appointed representative to study an Access module

– have an earliest release date that is within eight years of the first day of the first academic year of your Access module.

The Open University Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments will be able to advise on residency requirements and answer any queries you may have.

If you meet the criteria above, it’s likely you’ll be eligible for a place.

HOW TO APPLY

Our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments will advise on the application process and how to apply to Prisoners’ Education Trust for funding.

IF YOU ARE ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN NORTHERN IRELAND OR SCOTLAND

The fee is £252. Your OU national centre will be able to advise on the funding available in your nation.

CAN I PAY BY STUDENTLOAN?If you don’t meet the criteria for funding through the Steps to Success scheme or you’re unable to secure other funding and are ordinarily resident in England or Wales, you may be able to cover the cost of your Access module with a student loan (see pages 15–17 for further information).

ARE THERE OTHER WAYSTO PAY?You can fund yourself and pay up front and in full or you can pay via a third party. (This isn’t an option if you are studying from prison in Scotland).

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SUPPORT FOR YOUR STUDIESYou’ll submit assignments regularly to your tutor via your education department or learning centre. In England and Wales, it may be possible to submit your assignments through the Virtual Campus if this is available to you. Your tutor will mark your work and offer constructive teaching comments to help you. You may find that there are one or two other students taking the same module as you, in which case you may have shared tutorial visits, but generally, you’ll see your tutor on your own.

If you need help between tutorials, you can ask your education department or learning centre to contact your tutor for you. If you’re in England or Wales, and the Virtual Campus is available to you, then you may be able to contact your tutor using this facility.

FROM THE OU’S SUPPORT TEAMS

Your education department or learning centre has access to further support through the OU’s Students in Secure Environments Support Teams. The OU has staff across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (covering both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland) who look after students in secure environments and support the education staff.

These staff have access to information and resources for all aspects of OU study, and can provide specialist advice and guidance to help with study choices, careers options, and fees and funding. There’s a dedicated Student Registration Team in each nation for students in secure environments.

ADDITIONAL HELP WHEN NEEDED

Almost all OU students have moments when they find studying tough. You may lose confidence or motivation, and might even think about giving up your studies. The OU has a great deal of experience in helping students in this situation and we encourage you to ask for this help when it’s needed. We can, for example, help you with planning your studies and with skills in reading and note-taking, completing assignments, and preparing for examinations and other assessments.

You can ask your education department or learning centre to approach the University about this kind of additional help. We can offer study skills sessions for groups of students and help with the administration of OU paperwork.

FROM YOUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OR LEARNING CENTRE

OU study in a secure environment is organised through your education department, learning centre or Occupational Therapist. In partnership with the OU, they will provide assistance with your study plans and your choice of qualification and modules; your application and registration; fees and funding; study materials; tutorial visits; assessment; and general study support.

FROM YOUR OU TUTOR

Just before you start a module you’ll be assigned a tutor, who will help you through the module via correspondence tuition and (where possible) tutorial visits. They may also occasionally hold telephone tutorials (when permitted).

IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL STUDY NEEDS

The OU is committed to helping students with disabilities and additional needs. It’s important to let the University know about the support you might need for your study so that we can put arrangements in place to help you succeed. We may, for example, be able to provide alternative format materials. You may be eligible for other disability-related support on release so it’s important that you ask your education department or learning centre to approach the University about disclosing a disability or additional need.

CAREERS ADVICE

An OU qualification can really boost your prospects and career confidence. Employers the world over value the skills, knowledge and personal strengths you’ll gain through OU study. You’re entitled to support in deciding how you wish to use your new skills, to change or develop your career.

We’re experts in graduate recruitment, which may be a new job market for you, so we can support you in looking for work where your study will be valued.

The OU’s Careers and Employability Services team can help you to identify your skills and explore the range of new opportunities open to you.

We can provide you with a wide range of careers information, resources and workbooks, as well as careers advice and guidance to help you realise your career ambitions. We hope to build your confidence to talk about your skills and qualities, help you carve out your career journey and navigate the job market. How this is done will vary and can be by letter or even by telephone in certain situations.

ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

You can contact a Careers Consultant to:

– explore career options

– plan a pathway towards your goal

– discuss ways of gaining relevant experience

– identify skills, so you can present yourself well in a job application

– receive feedback on your CV and improve your application skills

– discuss job seeking and issues around disclosing your sentence

Careers support continues through the gate and up to three years after you’ve finished studying with us – even if it’s only one module.

HOW TO CONTACT US

All communication must be through your education department. The method of communication will vary, depending on where you are. Communication may be by:

Letter – Your education department will have our contact details.

Phone – Phone interviews may not always be possible and are at your secure environment’s discretion.

Planning your future is a process, not just a one-off question and answer, so do get in touch as often as you need.

CAREERS INFORMATION

Our Career Planning & Job Seeking Workbook covers all aspects of planning your career and includes:

– identifying your skills

– exploring career options

– making decisions

– CVs and covering letters

– how to present a gap in your employment history on a CV

– job application forms

– interviews

– advice on disclosing a criminal record

The workbook is available via our landing page on the Virtual Campus. A hard copy can also be requested if you don’t have access to the Virtual Campus. Your education department will also have an electronic copy of the workbook on a disc.

JOB PROFILES

A job profile describes duties, entry routes, salary, as well as employers and vacancy sources. It’ll help you decide which job is right for you.

You can write to the careers team through your education department, to ask for print versions of job profiles for careers which interest you.

CURRICULUM ACCESSIBILITYThe Open University uses a blend of printed and online learning materials but recognises that most students in secure environments don’t have access to the internet. At the time of publishing this prospectus, the modules included in this publication can all be made accessible to students who don’t have internet access. This is achieved by using alternative formats and therefore the learning experience will be different. Our Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments (SiSE) can provide advice on specific requirements for individual modules. We advise you to check the latest situation before you register.

FROM THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS(ENGLAND AND WALES ONLY)This is an award-winning* secure intranet that may be available if you are resident in prison. The Virtual Campus allows students to use all our digital study materials, with the exception of the tutor group forum and external hyperlinks, as use is restricted by HMPPS. Using the Virtual Campus can greatly enhance your study experience, giving you access to audio-visual study materials as well as the ability to contact your tutor and submit your assignments through the system’s secure relay messaging service.

We’ve worked hard to make almost all of our modules available on the Virtual Campus this year and with the recent upgrades to prison IT systems, we hope that many more students will be able to take advantage of this.

Our new landing page includes a range of study skills booklets which you might find useful. You can also find some short courses on ‘Skills for Study’ and ‘Skills for Work’ under the ‘My Learning’ section of the Virtual Campus.

Please note that the Virtual Campus will not ordinarily be accessible to students studying in a secure hospital, although these students may have other options for accessing digital materials.

*The Guardian University Awards 2019

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MOVING ONSTUDYING IN THE COMMUNITY

When you leave a secure environment, many aspects of your life will change. You’ll have new priorities, new pressures on your time and you’ll be responsible for your own learning.

As an OU student, you can continue with your studies wherever you’re living in the UK, Ireland or most parts of Continental Europe. Depending on the restrictions that may be placed on you following your release or discharge, you may have access to a wider range of support services to help you through your studies. For example, you may be a member of a tutorial group or you may be in regular contact with a tutor and fellow students. You’ll also be more likely to have internet access to get information and advice from the OU website on study skills, module choice and careers.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU MOVE?

If you move from one secure environment to another, you should be able to continue with any OU modules you’re taking and successfully complete your studies.

However, facilities for study in a secure environment may vary, and each has its own policy for supporting OU students. You’ll need to check this when you move, and it’s important that you play your part in letting the OU know, via your education department or learning centre, that you’ve moved so that we can continue to support you.

The OU recognises that there can be delays and difficulties when you move. There may be delays in your study materials being transferred to your new address, for example – in many cases we can give extra support and/or allow extra time for assignments, etc.

To help make this transition as smooth as possible, please remember to tell the induction staff at your new prison or secure unit that you are an OU student.

I can only thank the OU for all the help from my heart.”

“Really informative and helped me confirm my career aim and determine the route to take to achieve this.”

Feedback from students in Ford Prison

On your release or discharge, please contact our Student Registration Team in England or your OU national centre in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, so we can amend your address.

As soon as we have details of your new address, our Students in Secure Environments team will look after your OU interests and become a useful source of information and advice. Unless you’re near the end of your module, we may allocate you to a new tutor and tutorial group as near as possible to your home. If you intend to study from a country outside the European Union, please contact our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments for further information.

STUDENTS SERVING COMMUNITY SENTENCES

The Open University Students in Secure Environments team is also committed to supporting students who are serving community sentences and who are subject to legal restrictions and conditions – this includes those subject to Sex Offender Registration and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders. We have a specialist team, ‘Students in Secure Environments Support Services,’ who can liaise with either Probation or the Police Public Protection team on your behalf to ensure the right support is in place. This is important so we can support you with your studies, whilst also enabling you to comply fully with any restrictions or conditions that may impact with your studies.

FURTHER STUDY

The OU can provide information, advice and guidance on further study, and can also put you in touch with other institutions that may be able to help you. OU qualifications and modules are recognised by most other educational organisations such as colleges and universities, in the UK and abroad. Please contact our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments for further information and advice.

CAREERS ADVICE IN THE COMMUNITY

We’ll support you when you’re back in the community. We can help you find job vacancies and support you in writing CVs, job application forms and preparing for interviews. We can also give you feedback on CVs, covering letters and a disclosure statement.

We write to all students when they go through the gate, so you’ll have our contact details.

An invaluable resource. Raises aspiration to further study and gives real focus on future employment opportunities.”

Feedback from OU & Distance Learning Co-ordinator on provision of careers support

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HOW OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDY WORKSBEGINNING YOUR STUDIES WITH AN ACCESS MODULE

Access modules are introductory modules offered in a range of subjects with lots of support and no exams. They’re designed to enable you to develop your confidence and study skills before signing up for a qualification (and, if you’re a student in England or Wales, before committing to a student loan). In England and Wales, you may be able to study an Access module free of charge through special funding arrangements with Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET), see page 7. PET may also fund short courses that are not loan eligible. If you’re in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales, your national centre will be able to advise on funding. Alternative funding options may be available for students in secure hospitals. For more information, please contact our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments.

You can find more information about Access modules on pages 6–7.

The information that follows is about studying for a qualification, by which we mean a number of modules leading to a certificate, diploma or a degree. For more information about studying modules as standalone courses, and for details of the modules we offer, ask your education department or learning centre to contact our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments or The Open University in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales if appropriate.

Please note that in England and Wales you’ll only be able to apply for a student loan if you’re studying towards a qualification and have declared this to The Open University.

YOUR GUIDE TOQUALIFICATIONSOur flexible and supportive approach to education allows you to study for a qualification with confidence.

CHOOSING YOUR QUALIFICATION

We offer highly respected undergraduate qualifications, including certificates, diplomas and degrees. For practical reasons, such as a requirement for internet access to study the relevant modules, not all of these can be made available to students in secure environments, although you’ll normally be able to register for them after your release. The following information will help you decide which qualification is best for you.

– A degree in a named subject Complete modules in a particular subject to earn an honours degree.

– An Open degree Design an honours degree from modules across a number of subjects to meet your own needs and interests.

– Diploma of higher education (DipHE) Expand your knowledge and improve your skillset. A diploma of higher education is equivalent to two-thirds of an honours degree.

– Certificate of higher education (CertHE) Get a general grounding in a subject. A certificate of higher education is equivalent to one-third of an honours degree.

HOW YOU BUILD YOUR QUALIFICATION

As an undergraduate student, you’ll need to build up a set number of credits to gain your qualification. Here’s how it works …

STAGES

– You must complete three stages to gain an honours degree, two stages for a diploma of higher education, and one stage for a certificate of higher education.

– To complete each stage you must build up a set number of credits …

CREDITS

– You need 120 credits to complete each stage.

– You need a set number of credits to gain your chosen qualification e.g. you need 360 credits to gain an honours degree.

– Most students study 60 credits a year.

– You gain credits by successfully completing modules …

MODULES

– With each module you successfully complete, you’ll earn a set number of credits, usually 30 or 60.

– Modules are either compulsory or selected from a choice of options.

– You choose the modules you want to study, year by year.

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ACCESS MODULEAn optional module to build your confidence and prepare you for

further study.

120 CREDITS

Certificate of higher education

To complete Stage 1, you’ll need 120 credits, studying modules

worth 30 or 60 credits.

240 CREDITS

Diploma of higher education

To complete Stage 2, you’ll need a further 120 credits, studying

modules worth 30 or 60 credits.

360 CREDITS

Honours degree

To complete Stage 3, you’ll need a further 120 credits, studying

modules worth 30 or 60 credits.

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HOW LONG WILL YOUR QUALIFICATION TAKE?

Exactly how long it’ll take to get your qualification depends on how many credits you study each year and which qualification you’re working towards.

Most of our students study part time. The way we work gives you the flexibility to get the qualification you want in a timeframe that’s right for you. Full-time study is equivalent to studying 120 credits per year, so you’ll need to plan your studies carefully.

PART TIME | 60 CREDITS A YEAR | 16–18 STUDY HOURS A WEEK

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION (120 credits)

YEARS TO COMPLETE

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION (240 credits)

HONOURS DEGREE (360 credits)

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FULL TIME | 120 CREDITS A YEAR | 32–36 STUDY HOURS A WEEK

YEARS TO COMPLETE

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION (240 credits)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

(120 credits)

HONOURS DEGREE (360 credits)

0 21 3 54 6

Some undergraduate qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.

FEES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTFOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

The following guidance is provided for individuals who are currently serving a sentence of imprisonment. If you’re currently an inpatient in a secure hospital, you may be eligible for alternative Access funding, Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan funding, or a Part-time Fee Grant in Scotland. If this applies to you, our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments can provide advice on funding options appropriate to your individual circumstances.

The arrangements for the funding of higher education are different across the four nations of the UK and internationally. The fees and funding available to you are based on where you’re ordinarily resident, rather than on the location of your prison. When we say, ‘ordinarily resident’, we mean the country you were resident in before the start of your prison sentence (time spent in prison does not count as your ordinary residence).

As you study for your qualification you’ll pay your fees on a module-by-module basis – you won’t be required to pay for the whole of your qualification up front.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COSTIF YOU ARE ORDINARILYRESIDENT IN ENGLANDAn Access module for students in England costs £753. Funding is available through Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) Steps to Success scheme which will pay for your Access module. You can also apply to them for funding for short modules which are not loan eligible. Please refer to your education department about applying for PET funding.

After you’ve completed your Access module you can move on to study a higher level module. See below to get an idea of costs.

CREDITS EACH YEAR

COST PER YEAR1

30 £1,506

60 £3,012

120 £6,024

1 2019/20 prices; fees normally increase annually in line with inflation and the University’s strategic approach to fees.

The cost for a typical 360-credit honours degree based on today’s prices would be £18,072.

CAN I PAY BY STUDENT LOAN?

Yes – Student Finance England offer Part-Time Tuition Fee Loans to fund study.

A Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan may be the best way to pay for your studies regardless of your age or income. This is the most popular method and you only have to start paying it back when you earn more than the income threshold (currently £25,000).

EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS

INCOME EACH YEAR BEFORE TAX

MONTHLY REPAYMENT

Up to £25,000 £0

£27,000 £15

£34,000 £67.50

£49,000 £180

To qualify for a loan you need to be studying at least one module worth 30 credits or more and be registered to study for a qualification. You also must:

– have started studying towards your registered qualification after 1 September 2012


– have authorisation from the Prison Governor, Director or other appropriate authority to study the current module

– have an earliest release date that’s within six years of the first day of the first academic year of your current qualification.

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You’ll also need to meet the residency requirements. Generally, on the first day of the academic year in which your module starts, you must:

– be a UK national or have ‘settled status’ in the UK (under the terms of the Immigration Act 1971)

– be ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK (excluding the Channel Islands and Isle of Man). Time spent in prison does not count towards your residency.

– have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK, (excluding the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man) for the three years immediately before starting the module – and not wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education (time spent in prison does not count towards this three-year period).

If you get a student loan:

– you won’t have to pay anything back for up to four years

– repayments are based on what you earn, not what you owe

– payments are deducted automatically from your salary

– you can pay off the loan early without any penalties

– any balance outstanding after 30 years will be written off.

Although Part-Time Tuition Fee Loans are provided by Student Finance England, our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments can provide your education department with an application form, and can answer any queries you may have.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COSTIF YOU ARE ORDINARILYRESIDENT IN NORTHERNIRELAND?An Access module for students in Northern Ireland costs £252 and if your application is successful, you may be sponsored by the NI Prison Service.

Please ask your education department to contact us to discuss funding options before reserving a place on an Access module.

After completing your Access module, the price you pay is dependent on the number of credits you study each year:

CREDITS EACH YEAR

COST PER YEAR1

30 £504

60 £1,008

120 £2,016



FUNDING

All funding queries should be directed to the Northern Ireland Prison Service via your education department.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COSTIF YOU ARE ORDINARILYRESIDENT IN SCOTLAND?An Access module for students in Scotland costs £252. Funding for your Access module may be available and you should ask your learning centre to contact the University about this.


CREDITS EACH YEAR

COST PER YEAR1

30 £504

60 £1,008

120 £2,016



FUNDING

Most students are likely to be eligible for a Part-Time Fee Grant to cover all of their course fees.

To find the most up-to-date information on the financial support available to students in Scotland, ask your learning centre and they’ll liaise with the OU in Scotland.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COSTIF YOU ARE ORDINARILYRESIDENT IN WALES?An Access module for students in Wales costs £252. Funding for your Access module is available through Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) and you can also apply to them for funding for short modules which aren’t loan eligible.

You should ask your education department about applying for PET funding.


CREDITS EACH YEAR

COST PER YEAR1

30 £504

60 £1,008

120 £2,016


At today’s prices, the typical cost of a 360-credit honours degree would be £6,048.

CAN I PAY BY STUDENT LOAN?

Yes – Student Finance Wales offer student loans to fund study.

A Part-time Tuition Fee Loan may be the best way to pay for your studies regardless of your age or income. It’s the most popular method and you only have to start paying it back when you earn more than the income threshold (currently £25,000).

EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS

INCOME EACH YEAR BEFORE TAX

MONTHLY REPAYMENT

Up to £25,000 £0

£27,000 £15

£34,000 £67.50

£49,000 £180

To qualify for a loan, you need to be studying at least one module worth 30 credits or more and registered to study for a qualification. You also must:

– have started studying towards your registered qualification after 1 September 2014.


– have authorisation from the Prison Governor, Director or other appropriate authority to study the current module

– have an earliest release date that is within six years of the first day of the first academic year of your current qualification.

You’ll also need to meet the residency requirements. Generally, on the first day of the academic year in which your module starts, you must:

– be a UK national or have ‘settled status’ in the UK (under the terms of the Immigration Act 1971)

– be ‘ordinarily resident’ in Wales (time spent in prison does not count towards your residency)

– have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK, (excluding the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man) for the three years immediately before starting the module – and not wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education (time spent in prison does not count towards this three-year period).

If you get a student loan:

– you won’t have to pay anything back for up to four years

– repayments are based on what you earn, not what you owe

– payments are deducted automatically from your salary

– you can pay off the loan early without any penalties

– any balance outstanding after 30 years will be written off.

Although Part-time Tuition Fee Loans are provided by Student Finance Wales, The Open University in Wales can answer any queries you may have.

SET BOOKSSome modules require set books and other materials or equipment that you would normally be expected to buy. If you fund your studies through a Part-time Tuition Fee Loan or Part-time Fee Grant in Scotland, you can apply for assistance in funding the costs of set books. Please ask your education department to contact us for details of how to apply.

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BECOMING AN OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTYou need to apply some months before the module start date so that there is time to complete your registration and obtain funding to secure your place on the module. The following charts give you an idea of the timescales involved in becoming an OU student.

This guidance is provided for individuals who are currently serving a sentence of imprisonment. If you are currently an inpatient in a secure hospital, the registration process will be slightly different. If this applies to you, our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments can provide advice on the enrolment process appropriate to your individual circumstances.

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ENROLMENT – ENGLAND

ENROLMENT

WHAT HAPPENS? WHEN?

You’re considering studying with the OU.

You arrange an initial discussion with your education department and choose your qualification and/or first Access module.

As appropriate.

The prison sift process will determine whether your choice is appropriate.

As appropriate.

You submit an application to your education department.

Around 12 weeks before the module start date.

Your education department will contact the OU to reserve a place and we’ll send you a

registration pack.

Typically within a few weeks of application.

If you’re enrolling on an Access module, complete the application form and write a letter

explaining why you want to study an Access module, and send them to Prisoners’

Education Trust (PET).

At the same time, return your registration agreement to the Student Registration Team for

Students in Secure Environments.

About a week later.

If you’re not enrolling on an Access module, simply complete the registration agreement and

application for a Part-time Tuition Fee Loan (if applicable), and then pass these back to your

education department. They’ll complete their part and send the paperwork back to us and to

Student Finance England.

About a week later.

(Please note your application for a Part-time Tuition Fee Loan can take several weeks to

process, so please apply as soon as you receive your registration pack).

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ENROLMENT – NORTHERN IRELAND

ENROLMENT

WHAT HAPPENS? WHEN?



As appropriate.

The prison sift process will determine whether your choice is appropriate.

As appropriate.

You submit an application to your education department and they ask you to complete an initial reservation form. They’ll contact us to

reserve a place and we’ll send you a registration pack.


Successful applicants complete the OU registration documentation.

Once approved by your education department.

The OU registers you on your first module. On receipt of the registration documents.

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ENROLMENT – SCOTLAND

ENROLMENT

WHAT HAPPENS? WHEN?


You arrange an initial discussion with the learning centre staff.

January, February, March.

You choose your qualification and/or first module with advice from the learning centre and OU staff

if needed.

January, February, March, April.

You complete the Higher Education Access Scheme application form for approval by the learning centre, Governor or Regime Manager

before sending it to the HEAB.

March, April.

Applications must be with the HEAB by 15 May.

The HEAB meets to consider applications and make recommendations.

Late May/early June.

The final decision on applicants is made by the Scottish Prison Service’s Head of Learning and

Skills and applicants are informed.

July.

If you’re successful, complete OU registration documentation and a Part-time Fee Grant

application form which can be obtained from SAAS (if appropriate).

July, August.

The OU registers you on your first module. August, September.

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A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ENROLMENT – WALES

ENROLMENT

WHAT HAPPENS? WHEN?



As appropriate.

You submit an application to your education department.


Your education department will contact the OU to reserve a place and we’ll send you a

registration pack.

Typically within a few weeks of application.

If you’re enrolling on an Access module, complete the application form and write a letter

explaining why you want to study an Access module, and send them to Prisoners’

Education Trust (PET).

At the same time return your registration agreement to the Student Registration Team for

Student in Secure Environments.

About a week later.

If you’re not enrolling on an Access module, simply complete the registration agreement and

application for a Part-time Tuition Fee Loan (if applicable), and then pass these back to your

education department. They’ll complete their part and send the paperwork back to us and to

Student Finance Wales.

About a week later.

(Please note that your application for a Part-time Tuition Fee Loan can take several weeks to

process so please apply as soon as you receive your registration pack.)

AFTER REGISTRATION – ALL NATIONS

STUDY

WHAT HAPPENS? WHEN?

You receive your study materials and are allocated a tutor.

About a week before the module starts. (subject to availability)

You begin studying. Module start date.

For 30 or 60-credit modules, your tutor and the education department or learning centre organise

tutorial visits or telephone tutorials where possible.

At various points during the module.

You submit assignments (feedback given by your tutor approximately two weeks after submission).

At set dates on your study calendar.

You’ll be given a date to sit your exam or a deadline to submit your end-of-module

assessment (EMA).

At least 12 weeks before the module end date.

You start revision or preparation. Around four weeks before the exam or EMA submission.

You sit your exam or submit your EMA. Around four weeks before the module end date.

You receive your module result. Around eight weeks after the module end date.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Open qualifications 22



Environment 54

Languages 58


Psychology 68

Science 72

Social sciences 76


FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE

You may be looking for a flexible approach to getting a qualification. In which case you’ll find our Open qualifications provide you with a unique way to tailor study to your needs and interests.

Or, if you’d like to focus on a subject, you can choose from a wide range of named qualifications.

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OPEN QUALIFICATIONS

Our BA or BSc (Hons) Open is the most flexible degree programme in the UK, because you can study any subjects you like in any combination. This means you can build a qualification that’s unique to you.

STUDY MODULES THATINTEREST YOU

With an Open degree, you can study modules from any of the subjects listed below, in any combination. So you might combine, for example, social sciences modules with modules from other disciplines, such as the humanities or business management.

– Arts and humanities

– Business and management

– Environment and development

– Languages

– Mathematics and statistics

– Psychology

– Science

– Social sciences

– Sport, fitness and coaching

My afternoons studying on the education wing became the highlight of my week. I started off with an Access course on the environment. The subject matter was engaging, the study materials were great and the assignments were challenging. The feedback I got from the OU tutors was encouraging. The education staff provided ideas for further courses. I felt like I was part of something.”

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Each year, around 100 different modules across a wide range of subject areas are studied by students in secure environments on our Open degree.

We recognise that with so much choice available, you may need some help deciding which modules to choose. Before you start considering which modules to register for, think about:

– the subjects that interest you

– the skills you already have

– the subjects and/or skills that will help you fulfil your career or personal ambitions

– subjects you may have studied before

– how much time you have available to study

– when you want to start studying.

With this qualification you can:

– design a bespoke degree to suit your career or interests

– improve your employment prospects

– easily change direction to suit your ambitions

Previous university study could count towards your qualification.

Not only will you be able to gain valuable skills you need for today’s highly competitive job market, an Open degree also proves to employers that you’re flexible and adaptable.

We have developed a range of suggested routes through different subjects to help you navigate through the options available. These optional routes bring together combinations of modules that make sense if you want to focus on one or two specific subjects as part of your Open degree. The routes recommend 60 credits of study at OU levels 1, 2 and 3 in a particular subject. They are not fixed – you are still free to chose other modules if you feel they better suit your interests.

BUILDING YOUR BA/BSc (HONS) OPEN DEGREEFor your Open degree, you can:

1. Select from a wide range of modules at each stage.

Combination of different subjects

(360 credits)

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

STAGE 3

or

2. Specialise in one subject by following one of our suggested routes and combine it with your own choice of modules at each stage.

Subject one (180 credits)

Combination of different subjects

(180 credits)

STAGE 1 + STAGE 1

STAGE 2 + STAGE 2

STAGE 3 + STAGE 3

or

3. Specialise in two subjects by studying two suggested subject routes.

Subject one (180 credits)

Subject two (180 credits)

STAGE 1 + STAGE 1

STAGE 2 + STAGE 2

STAGE 3 + STAGE 3

Following a suggested subject route, or combining two together, can be particularly beneficial if you’re keen to develop a specialism in a subject(s). However, please be aware that the subject(s) you study won’t be included on your degree certificate or in the name of your degree.

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SUGGESTED SUBJECT ROUTESIf you’re interested in studying particular subjects as part of your BA or BSc (Hons) Open, here are some examples of modules that you could choose to combine. Each route below totals 180 credits, the equivalent of half a degree. These are provided just to give you a few ideas; other subjects and module choices are available.

KEY

Key introductory OU level 1 module(s)

OU level 2 module(s)

OU level 3 module(s)

ACCOUNTING ART HISTORY BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Fundamentals of accounting (B124) – 30 credits

You and your money (DB125) – 30 credits

Discovering the arts and humanities

(A111) – 60 credits

An introduction to business and management

(B100) – 60 credits

Financial accounting in context (B293) – 30 credits

Financial analysis and decision making


Exploring art and visual culture (A226) – 60 credits

Shaping business opportunities (B207) – 60 credits

Advanced management accounting


Managing 2: marketing and finance


Art and its global histories (A344) – 60 credits

Strategic management (B302) – 60 credits

180 credits 180 credits 180 credits

CREATIVE WRITING ECONOMICS ENGLISH LANGUAGE



Economics in context (DD126)* – 30 credits

You and your money (DB125) – 30 credits



Creative writing (A215) – 60 credits

Running the economy (DD209) – 60 credits

Worlds of English (U214) – 60 credits

Advanced creative writing (A363) – 60 credits

Doing economics: people, markets and policy

(DD309) – 60 credits

Exploring English grammar (E304) – 60 credits


FRENCH LITERATUREMATHEMATICS AND

STATISTICS

Bon départ: beginners’ French (L192) – 30 credits

French studies 1 (intermediate) (L112) – 30 credits



Discovering mathematics (MU123) – 30 credits

Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) – 30 credits

French studies 2: language and culture of the

French-speaking world (L222) – 60 credits

Reading and studying literature (A230) – 60 credits

Mathematical methods (MST224) – 30 credits

Analysing data (M248) – 30 credits

Mises au point: advanced French

(L310) – 60 credits

Children’s literature (EA300) – 60 credits

Applications of probability (M343) – 30 credits

Graphs, networks and design (MT365) – 30 credits


PHYSICS PSYCHOLOGY SPORT AND FITNESS

Questions in science (S111) – 60 credits

Investigating psychology 1 (DE100)* – 60 credits

Introduction to sport and fitness

(E117) – 60 credits

Physics: from classical to quantum

(S217) – 60 credits

Living psychology: from the everyday to the extraordinary

(DD210) – 60 credits

Sport and conditioning science into practice (E217) – 60 credits

Electromagnetism (SMT359) – 30 credits

The quantum world (SM358) – 30 credits

Advancing social psychology (DD317) – 60 credits

Exploring psychological aspects of athletic development

(E313) – 60 credits


* DE100 and DD126 are not key introductory modules. Students are required to complete 60 credits of key introductory modules in another subject prior to study of the economics or psychology routes above..

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION OPEN (W34)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION OPEN (T09)

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BSc (HONS) COMBINED STEMSTEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The flexibility of our Combined STEM degree allows you to build your own degree from a wide range of STEM modules and study routes, including psychology and sports science – this means you can build a qualification that’s unique to you.

DEGREE HOLDERS IN ENGLAND AND WALES

If you’re looking to re-skill or up-skill in STEM subjects, you could still be eligible for a student loan to fund this degree.

WHY CHOOSE THIS QUALIFICATION?

– Wide-ranging choices – study modules from across STEM subjects or focus on one or two specific areas.

– Hugely flexible – you can switch direction easily if your needs or interests change.

– Allows you to count university level credits you’ve already gained from elsewhere.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE R28

TOTAL CREDITS 360

START DATESOct 2019 Register by 12 Sep 2019

Feb 2020 Register by 9 Jan 2020

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo specific requirements

ASSESSMENT Depending on the modules you choose to study, you may be assessed in any or all of the following ways: – Tutor-marked assignments

– Interactive computer-marked assignments

– End-of-module assessments

– Examinations

STUDY DURATION Part time: 6 yearsFull time: 3 years

MODE OF STUDYSome modules may be available on the Virtual Campus

Science modules

Option modules

Awarded qualification

HOW YOU CAN FOCUS YOUR COMBINED STEM DEGREE ON SCIENCEThis selection of modules shows how you can focus on science, in combination with other STEM subjects that are of particular interest to you.

However, this is just one example of the many combinations you can study and you’re not restricted to this route.

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Questions in science (S111) (60 credits)

You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of OU level 1 modules

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Science and society (S201) (60 credits)

You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of OU level 2 modules

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Environment: responding to change (SDT306) (60 credits)

You’ll choose 60 credits from a wide range of OU level 3 STEM modules

BSc (HONS) COMBINED STEM

Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure are subject to change.

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BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIESFrom poetry to string quartets, and from sculpture to short stories, the extraordinary range of human culture offers rich possibilities for study.

This broad and absorbing course develops a deep understanding of the world we live in and how we got here, covering a fascinating variety of perspectives, periods and subjects – including art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language and English literature, history, modern languages, philosophy and religious studies.


– Study a broad range of subjects and specialise in one or two disciplines.

– Learn how to approach the arts from an academic perspective, construct an argument and communicate your ideas effectively.

– Develop your skills of critical thinking, analysis and working independently, which are highly valued by employers.

– Relevant to a wide range of careers, as skills developed are transferable to many job sectors.

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

ROUTES THROUGH THIS DEGREE

You can choose a specialist route through the degree by focusing on one or two of the following subjects in a number of combinations: art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, French, German, history, philosophy, religious studies or Spanish, or you can study a range of modules from arts and humanities subjects.

Your choice of specialism will be included in the name of your degree, for example:

– with one specialism – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Arts and Humanities (Art History)

– with two specialisms – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Arts and Humanities (Art History and Religious Studies).

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES (W59)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES (T32)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE R14

TOTAL CREDITS 360

START DATESOct 2019Register by 12 Sep 2019

Feb 2020Register by 9 Jan 2020


ASSESSMENT Based on a mix of: – Tutor-marked assignments


– Examinations


MODE OF STUDYThe learning materials provided are

Printed materials

Disc-based media (e.g. DVD)

Some modules may be available on the Virtual Campus

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Discovering the arts and humanities (A111) (60 credits)

You’ll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that includes the recommended module Voices, texts and material culture (A105) (60 credits)

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Compulsory modules

Option modules


QUALIFICATION STRUCTUREYou can choose a specialist route through the degree by focusing on one or two of the following subjects in a number of combinations:

– art history – classical studies – creative writing

– English language – English literature – French – German – history – philosophy – religious studies – Spanish

BROAD ROUTE

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Exploring art and visual culture (A226) (60 credits)


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Art and its global histories (A344) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (ART HISTORY)




Exploring the classical world (A229) (60 credits)


Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds (A330) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (CLASSICAL STUDIES)


Compulsory modules

Option modules


ART HISTORY CLASSICAL STUDIES

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Creative writing (A215) (60 credits)


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Advanced creative writing (A363) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (CREATIVE WRITING)




Worlds of English (U214) (60 credits)


Exploring English grammar (E304) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (ENGLISH LANGUAGE)


Compulsory modules

Option modules


CREATIVE WRITING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Reading and studying literature (A230) (60 credits)


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Literature in transition: from 1800 to the present (A335) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (ENGLISH LITERATURE)



You’ll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that includes the recommended modules: Voices, texts and material culture (A105) (60 credits)Bon départ: beginners' French (L192) (30 credits) French studies 1 (intermediate) (L112) (30 credits)

French studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L222) (60 credits)


Mises au point: advanced French (L310) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (FRENCH)


Compulsory modules

Option modules


ENGLISH LITERATURE FRENCH

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You’ll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that includes the recommended modules: Voices, texts and material culture (A105) (60 credits)Rundblick: beginners’ German (L193) (30 credits)German studies 1 (intermediate) (L113) (30 credits)

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German studies 2: language and culture of the German-speaking world (L223) (60 credits)


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Variationen: advanced German (L313) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (GERMAN)




Early modern Europe: society and culture c.1500-1780 (A223) (60 credits)ORThe British Isles and the modern world, 1789–1914 (A225) (60 credits)


Empire: 1492-1975 (A326) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (HISTORY)


Compulsory modules

Option modules


GERMAN HISTORY

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Exploring philosophy (A222) (60 credits)


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Key questions in philosophy (A333) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (PHILOSOPHY)




Exploring religion: places, practices, texts and experiences (A227) (60 credits)


Why is religion controversial? (A332) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (RELIGIOUS STUDIES)


Compulsory modules

Option modules


PHILOSOPHY RELIGIOUS STUDIES


You’ll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that includes the recommended modules Voices, texts and material culture (A105) (60 credits)Portales: beginners’ Spanish (L194) (30 credits) Spanish studies 1 (intermediate) (L116) (30 credits)

Spanish studies 2: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world (L226) (60 credits)


A buen puerto: advanced Spanish (L314) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ARTS AND HUMANITIES (SPANISH)


Compulsory modules

Option modules


SPANISH

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BA (HONS) CLASSICAL STUDIESThis fascinating degree will develop and deepen your understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds through study of ancient literature, history, culture, philosophy, art and archaeology.

You will encounter a range of periods and places, including Classical Athens and Imperial Rome and key sites such as Pompeii and Roman Britain.

You’ll develop skills in critical reasoning, research, analysis, interpretation and communication, all of which are valued in the workplace. A degree in classical studies will also enhance your understanding of many aspects of the modern world, by providing perspectives on the origins and development of contemporary societies and cultures.


– Explore themes such as classical myth and Roman imperialism through primary sources and scholarly criticism.

– Gain valuable perspectives on the origins and development of ancient Greek and Roman societies, and their cultural legacy.

– Gives you the opportunity to develop a project based on independent study.

– Develop skills in critical reasoning, research, analysis, interpretation and communication.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN CLASSICAL STUDIES (W62)


AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q85

TOTAL CREDITS 360






– Examinations



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You’ll choose a second module from those listed above or 60 credits from:Early modern Europe: society and culture: c.1500 – 1780 (A223) (60 credits) ORExploring art and visual culture (A226) (60 credits) ORExploring philosophy (A222) (60 credits) ORExploring religion: places, practices, texts and experiences (A227) (60 credits) ORReading and studying literature (A230) (60 credits) ORThe British Isles and the modern world, 1789–1914 (A225) (60 credits)

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The Roman empire (A340) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) CLASSICAL STUDIES


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BA (HONS) ENGLISH LANGUAGEAND LITERATURE


– Learn how to analyse a wide range of texts including fiction, poetry and drama.

– Explore the history of the English language and how it has become a global language.

– Have the opportunity to develop a project based on independent study.

– Learn the skills of critical commentary and complex argument that are highly valued in the workplace.

You’ll begin by studying interdisciplinary themes, before exploring writing and speech in a wide range of forms, and develop your skills in the interpretation of both literary and non-literary texts. You’ll also be able to choose modules from across the field of English, such as creative writing or literature from 1800 to the present. As you progress you’ll acquire skills of analysis, the ability to comment critically on different kinds of writing, and learn to develop and sustain complex arguments.

This degree gives you the opportunity to investigate how the English language is used in a variety of global contexts, and study literature from different historical periods and in diverse cultural settings.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ENGLISH (W61)


AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q39

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You’ll choose 60 credits from a selection of modules that includes the recommended module Introducing English language studies (L101) (60 credits)

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Exploring English grammar (E304) (60 credits) ORLanguage and creativity (E302) (60 credits)

Advanced creative writing (A363) (60 credits) ORChildren’s literature (EA300) (60 credits) ORLiterature in transition: from 1800 to the present (A335) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE


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– Explore the work of some famous authors alongside some lesser known – but equally fascinating – writers.

– Choose options in creative writing or English language.

– Develop advanced skills in analysis, evaluation and communication that are highly valued in the workplace.

This wide-ranging degree draws on a rich variety of texts and approaches, helping to reveal the extraordinary scope of English literature and its importance in today’s world from Shakespeare to science fiction. You’ll encounter texts from many different historical and cultural settings in genres from novels to drama and poetry.

At first, your studies will take an interdisciplinary approach. Later, more focused modules will help you consolidate your understanding of literary history and critical approaches to all the major literary genres. You can also choose creative writing and English language options.

As you progress, you’ll become a more reflective reader of all kinds of writing, and acquire advanced skills in analysis, evaluation and communication.

English literature is a broad and accessible subject that is important in its own right and offers connections to many other kinds of cultural enquiry.



AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q66

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Telling stories: the novel and beyond (A233) (60 credits) – planned for October 2020

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Advanced creative writing (A363) (60 credits) ORChildren’s literature (EA300) (60 credits) ORLanguage and creativity (E302) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) ENGLISH LITERATURE


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– Develop and reflect on your own writing and editing practice in several genres.

– Introduces the world of publishing and the requirements for a professional presentation.

– Gain the skills of complex argument and critical commentary, which are highly valued in the workplace.

Your early studies will be framed within interdisciplinary themes. You’ll then move onto more focused modules in English literature and creative writing, finishing with wide-ranging study of various literary genres from different periods. You’ll also expand your writing range by exploring scriptwriting for film, radio and stage; and learn to develop and sustain complex arguments, comment critically on different texts, and reflect on your own writing practice.

This degree offers you the opportunity to study and interpret literature from different historical periods and diverse cultural settings and to develop your writing skills in fiction, poetry and life writing.



AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q86

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Reading and studying literature (A230) (60 credits) ORTelling stories: the novel and beyond (A233) (60 credits) – planned for October 2020

Creative writing (A215) (60 credits)

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Advanced creative writing (A363) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING


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BA (HONS) HISTORY


– Explore a wide range of historical topics, periods and places.

– Find out what it means to be a historian.

– Have the opportunity to develop a project based on independent study.

– Study with up-to-date teaching materials created by experts in the field.

Engaging with such exciting and challenging issues as power and warfare, culture and beliefs, health and medicine, imperialism, class and gender – you’ll learn the skills of the historian in studying historical materials; exploring how we understand, interpret and debate past events; and investigating a range of critical approaches. You’ll also acquire critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills that are much in demand in the workplace.

This wide-ranging course will develop and deepen your knowledge of different periods of history from around 1500 to the late twentieth century.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN HISTORY (W66)


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Early modern Europe: society and culture c.1500-1780 (A223) (60 credits)

The British Isles and the modern world, 1789-1914 (A225) (60 credits)

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Empire: 1492–1975 (A326) (60 credits)

The Roman empire (A340) (60 credits) ORWhy is religion controversial? (A332) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) HISTORY


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QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q01

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– Study a range of periods and societies from 1750 using social scientific theories and historical analysis.

– Offers a choice of modules in each subject to match your interests or requirements.

– Develop skills relevant to political and historical research and writing directed to a range of audiences.

– Gives you the opportunity, tools and guidance to develop an independent project on a subject of your choice.

You’ll tackle challenging issues such as power and warfare, security and insecurity, global justice, culture and beliefs, health and medicine, imperialism and resistance, and class and gender. You’ll learn the skills of both the political scientist and the historian: studying historical and contemporary problems as well as future trends. You’ll also gain an adaptable set of skills that includes critical thinking, and analysis and communication, which can lead in many directions and are greatly valued by employers.

This degree will develop and deepen your knowledge of different periods of history while providing a critical understanding of political ideas, institutions, issues and theories.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN HISTORY AND POLITICS (W64)


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Investigating the social world (DD103) (60 credits)

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Understanding politics: ideas and institutions in the modern world (DD211) (60 credits)

The British Isles and the modern world, 1789–1914 (A225) (60 credits)

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International relations: continuity and change in global politics (DD313) (60 credits) ORModern political ideas (DD316) (60 credits)

Empire: 1492–1975 (A326) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) HISTORY AND POLITICS


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COURSE CODE Q97

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BA (HONS) RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS


– Engage with key philosophical debates about ethical and other fundamental questions.

– Learn about the traditions of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism as they relate to various cultures and societies.

– Investigate selected classic and contemporary philosophers and a range of religious practices and beliefs.

– Develop skills of critical analysis, empathy and communication relevant to a wide range of careers.

You’ll investigate a wide range of current questions and themes in these disciplines from both historical and contemporary perspectives. This includes the ethics of war, political justice, multiculturalism, religious nationalisms, the ‘sanctity of life’ and pilgrimage. In engaging with the core disciplines of religious studies and philosophy, you’ll develop critical skills and expertise in a range of key approaches and methodologies.

In this degree you’ll explore human systems of thought and practice, both ‘secular’ and ‘religious’, in ways which allow you to engage with wide-ranging and often controversial issues affecting different cultures and societies.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONCERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES (T32)

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Voices, texts and material culture (A105) (60 credits)

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BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENTHow do businesses develop strategies, handle risk and take decisions? What’s involved in essential business functions such as marketing, accounting and finance?

This degree in business management provides an innovative and accessible introduction to the world of business, and helps you relate your studies directly to your own workplace. You’ll investigate how organisations work, how they’re managed, and the external world in which they operate.

You’ll also gain a general understanding of business organisations and their key elements; wider considerations such as environments, markets and processes; and how all these work together.


– Develops your understanding of business organisations and their key elements.

– Explores wider considerations such as environments, markets and processes; and how all these work together.

– Helps you relate your studies to your own experience.

– Offers a choice of specialist routes.

– Equips you for a wide range of employment opportunities across all sectors.

ACCREDITATION

The Open University Business School is one of the few institutions worldwide that are triple-accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and Association of MBAs (AMBA). These are internationally recognised quality standards which independently validate the quality of the School’s teaching, research and operations. The School undergoes regular reviews to ensure that standards are maintained and has successfully retained its triple accredited status since 2004. This qualification is accredited through inclusion in these reviews.

ROUTES THROUGH THE DEGREE

You can choose between a broad-based degree in business management or study business in combination with either accounting, economics, leadership practice or marketing. Your choice of specialism will be included in the name of your degree, for example, BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting).

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (W51)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (T27)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q91

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An introduction to business and management (B100) (60 credits)


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Shaping business opportunities (B207) (60 credits)

You’ll choose 60 credits from: Developing leadership (B208) (60 credits)Financial accounting in context (B293) (30 credits)Financial analysis and decision making (B294) (30 credits) Management accounting (B292) (30 credits)Running the economy (DD209) (60 credits)Understanding customers (B206) (60 credits)

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You’ll choose 60 credits from: Advanced management accounting (B392) (30 credits)Doing economics: people, markets and policy (DD309) (60 credits)Managing 1: organisations and people (B628) (30 credits)Managing 2: marketing and finance (B629) (30 credits)Marketing and society (B324) (30 credits)

BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT


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QUALIFICATION STRUCTUREYou can choose a broad study of business management or to specialise in accounting, economics, leadership practice or marketing.

BROAD STUDY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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Fundamentals of accounting (B124) (30 credits)

You and your money (DB125) (30 credits)

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Financial accounting in context (B293) (30 credits)

Management accounting (B292) (30 credits)

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Advanced management accounting (B392) (30 credits)

Managing 1: organisations and people (B628) (30 credits) ORManaging 2: marketing and finance (B629) (30 credits) ORMarketing and society (B324) (30 credits)

BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (ACCOUNTING)





Running the economy (DD209) (60 credits)


Doing economics: people, markets and policy (DD309) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (ECONOMICS)


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ACCOUNTING ECONOMICS

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Developing leadership (B208) (60 credits)

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Managing 1: organisations and people (B628) (30 credits)

Managing 2: marketing and finance (B629) (30 credits)

BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (LEADERSHIP PRACTICE)





Understanding customers (B206) (60 credits)


Marketing and society (B324) (30 credits)

Advanced management accounting (B392) (30 credits) ORManaging 1: organisations and people (B628) (30 credits) ORManaging 2: marketing and finance (B629) (30 credits)

BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (MARKETING)


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LEADERSHIP PRACTICE MARKETING

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BA (HONS) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Whether it’s the socially uneven ways in which the consequences of environmental change are felt, the political factors that influence whose environmental concerns get addressed, or the cultural shifts required for sustainable solutions to environmental problems to take root, the necessity of taking seriously the complex connections between the human and biophysical dimensions of environments are becoming very apparent. Environmental studies offers a way of understanding why environmental issues are also always societal issues, and how that matters in responding to them.


– Equips you to actively engage with some of most significant issues in the world today.

– Combines a thorough interdisciplinary grounding in environmental change with a distinctive social science approach to environmental issues.

– Enhances your employability through a highly valued combination of social science and natural science knowledge and skills.

This innovative degree combines the social and natural sciences to offer a truly interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary environmental issues.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q99

TOTAL CREDITS 360





– Interactive computermarked assignments


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Environment: journeys through a changing world (U116) (60 credits)


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Environment: sharing a dynamic planet (DST206) (60 credits)

Environment and society (DD213) (60 credits)

Diploma of Higher Education in Environmental Studies (W58)

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Environmental policy in an international context (DD319) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure are subject to change

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Intermediatequalification



RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (W58)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENT (T16)

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CERTIFICATE OF HIGHEREDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTNatural and built environments support many aspects of our lives and livelihoods, but they’re under threat from climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion.

This certificate course combines aspects of science, technology and social science to help you understand the environments in which we live and work; how our activities influence them; how they influence what we do; and how can we live sustainably within them.


– Develops the knowledge and skills needed to understand and interpret local and global environmental problems.

– Equips you to contribute positively to debates in this field.

– Builds a solid foundation for further study.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE T16

TOTAL CREDITS 120






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CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENT


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BA (HONS) LANGUAGE STUDIESThis flexible degree allows you to study two modern languages – from French, German and Spanish – or to combine one of them with English. You can even include some Italian or Chinese.

Learning a language and about how languages work (including English) opens doors to other cultures and communities, giving you experience of the world that goes deeper than the average tourist trip. It can also provide a key to the global workplace. By the end of your studies, you’ll understand how language is structured and used in different contexts and be an effective and culturally aware communicator – attributes that are increasingly valuable in today’s global environment.


– Develops you into a proficient user (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level C1) of at least one modern language.

– Develops advanced knowledge of the cultures that use your chosen languages.

– Extends your competence in intercultural communication.

– Enables you to understand how language is structured and used in different contexts.

LANGUAGES

ROUTES THROUGH THE DEGREE

You can combine two modern languages from French, German and Spanish or combine one of these with study about the history, global impact and structure of the English language. Your choice of languages will be included in the name of your degree, for example, BA (Hons) Language Studies with English and German.

You can study the modules in your chosen languages one stage at a time. Alternatively, you can study all of the modules in one language – completing 60 credits at each stage – before studying the modules in your second language. What you choose to study at Stage 1 will depend on your current modern language proficiency.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN LANGUAGE STUDIES (W41)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN LANGUAGE STUDIES (T21)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q30

TOTAL CREDITS 360



ASSESSMENT Based on a mix of: – Tutor-marked assignments (written and spoken)


– End-of-module assessments (written and spoken)



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BA (HONS) LANGUAGE STUDIES WITH ENGLISH AND FRENCH








BA (HONS) LANGUAGE STUDIES WITH ENGLISH AND GERMAN


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ENGLISH AND FRENCH ENGLISH AND GERMAN

– English and French – English and German – English and Spanish

– French and German – French and Spanish – German and Spanish

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Exploring languages and cultures (L161) (30 credits)

You'll choose 90 credits from a selection of modules





BA (HONS) LANGUAGE STUDIES WITH FRENCH AND GERMAN


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ENGLISH AND SPANISH FRENCH AND GERMAN

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BA (HONS) LANGUAGE STUDIES WITH GERMAN AND SPANISH


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FRENCH AND SPANISH GERMAN AND SPANISH

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BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICSThis degree will take your understanding of the concepts, theories and applications of mathematics to graduate level, and give you the opportunity to study some statistics or theoretical physics.


– Offers a wide selection of modules to suit your interests and ambitions.

– Covers a selection of topics in pure and applied mathematics with options in statistics and physics.

– Includes opportunities to develop your experience with mathematical methods and software.

– Offers a choice of start points to suit your level of mathematical knowledge.

ACCREDITATION

This qualification will contribute to you gaining all grades of membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, from student membership to chartered mathematician.

MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

You’ll cover a wide range of topics and develop a secure understanding of mathematical problems and approaches. You’ll get plenty of practice with essential methods and tools; gain an appreciation of the role and construction of rigorous proof in mathematics; increase your familiarity with mathematical software; and build experience of communicating mathematical arguments and conclusions.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q31

TOTAL CREDITS 360



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSWhile there aren’t any formal entry requirements, it’s essential that your mathematical skills be appropriate to study at this level




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Discovering mathematics (MU123) (30 credits)

Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) (30 credits)

Introducing statistics (M140) (30 credits)


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Pure mathematics (M208) (60 credits)

You’ll choose 60 credits from:Analysing data (M248) (30 credits)Mathematical methods (MST224) (30 credits)Mathematical methods, models and modelling (MST210) (60 credits)

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ITSYou’ll choose 120 credits from:Applications of probability (M343) (30 credits)Complex analysis (M337) (30 credits)Deterministic and stochastic dynamics (MS327) (30 credits)Electromagnetism (SMT359) (30 credits)Further pure mathematics (M303) (60 credits)Graphs, networks and design (MT365) (30 credits)Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics (MST326) (30 credits)Mathematical statistics (M347) (30 credits)Optimization (M373) (30 credits)The quantum world (SM358) (30 credits)

BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS


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QUALIFICATION STRUCTUREThe structure shown below is for the default start. If you’re confident about studying mathematics at university level and, in particular, have a good understanding of algebra and trigonometry, you can choose the intensive start which begins at a higher level and at a faster pace.

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BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICSIn this degree, you’ll develop knowledge and understanding of key concepts in theoretical physics and the underpinning mathematical ideas and methods.


– Combines the concepts of modern theoretical physics with a solid grounding in applied mathematics.

– Develops your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

– Offers opportunities to engage with our award-winning OpenSTEM labs.

RECOGNITION

This qualification will contribute to you gaining membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and associate membership of the Institute of Physics.

It’ll teach you how to use essential techniques and relevant software, and acquire skills in communicating arguments and conclusions clearly and concisely. You’ll explore the fundamental concepts of physics, including Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. You’ll also have the opportunity to get plenty of practice with the tools of applied mathematics, including mathematical modelling and numerical methods.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q77

TOTAL CREDITS 360

START DATESOct 2019Register on 12 Sep 2019

Feb 2020Register on 9 Jan 2020





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Physics: from classical to quantum (S217) (60 credits)

Mathematical methods, models and modelling (MST210) (60 credits)

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Electromagnetism (SMT359) (30 credits) The quantum world (SM358) (30 credits)

You’ll choose 60 credits from:Applications of probability (M343) (30 credits) Complex analysis (M337) (30 credits)Deterministic and stochastic dynamics (MS327) (30 credits) Graphs, network and design (MT365) (30 credits) Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics (MST326) (30 credits) Optimization (M373) (30 credits)

BSc (HONS) IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS


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DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATIONIN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCESMathematics and statistics are vital in modern society, from everyday tasks to economic policy, to the latest advances in science and technology.

This diploma will give you a thorough grounding in pure and applied mathematical concepts, theories and their uses, with the option to combine them with statistics to suit your needs and interests. You’ll get practice with essential methods and tools; gain an appreciation of abstract mathematics and mathematical modelling; increase your familiarity with mathematical software; and build experience of communicating mathematical arguments and conclusions.


– Covers essential topics in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics.

– Uses relevant software to investigate and solve problems; analyse and interpret data.

– Provides options to either focus on mathematics or also include statistics.

– Offers a choice of start points to suit your level of mathematical knowledge.

– Builds a solid foundation on which to continue on to an accredited degree.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONCERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (T14)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE W43

TOTAL CREDITS 240







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STUDY DURATION Part time: 4–5 yearsFull time: 2 years


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You’ll choose 120 credits from1: Analysing data (M248) (30 credits)Mathematical methods, models and modelling (MST210) (60 credits)Practical modern statistics (M249) (30 credits)Pure mathematics (M208) (60 credits)Mathematical methods (MST224) (30 credits)

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure are subject to change

1 There are some restrictions on the combinations of these modules that can be selected

Compulsory modules

Option modules


QUALIFICATION STRUCTUREThe structure shown below is for the default start. If you’re confident about studying mathematics at university level and, in particular, have a good understanding of algebra and trigonometry, you can begin your studies at a higher level and at a faster pace.

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BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGYAND PSYCHOLOGYCriminology and psychology help make sense of crime, criminalisation, criminals and victims. This qualification will provide you with a critical understanding of both subjects.

It will enable you to question and develop your own beliefs and understandings about crime and harm. You’ll consider criminal acts and human motivations, but also look beyond them by examining the social conditions in which crime occurs, the exercise of power in response to crimes, the nature of conflicts when people interact (individually, in groups and as nations) and how and why societies determine what they will and won’t tolerate.


– Helps you understand how criminology makes sense of crime, harm, criminal justice and criminalisation.

– Learn how psychology explains human interaction and conflict and interprets crime and victimisation.

– Takes a distinctive and original approach to teaching criminology and psychology.

– Enhances your employability in a wide range of careers, as skills gained are transferable to many job sectors.

Please note that this degree is not accredited by the British Psychological Society.

PSYCHOLOGY

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN CRIMINOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY (W57)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q98

TOTAL CREDITS 360







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Introduction to criminology (DD105) (60 credits)

Investigating psychology 1 (DE100) (60 credits)

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Living psychology: from the everyday to the extraordinary (DD210) (60 credits)

Understanding criminology (DD212) (60 credits)

Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology and Psychology (W57)

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Counselling and forensic psychology: investigating crime and therapy (DD310) (60 credits)

Crime, harm and the state (DD311) (60 credits) – planned for October 2020

BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY


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Intermediate qualification



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BA (HONS) PHILOSOPHY ANDPSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIESPhilosophy and psychology seek to answer profound questions about ourselves, our minds, our behaviour and our place in the social and physical universe.

This degree addresses a range of philosophical questions, including questions about ethics, politics, science, religion, art, and the self. You’ll cover the core approaches to social, cognitive and developmental psychology, and applied aspects of professional practice. You’ll learn to read and understand scientific and philosophical texts; to use different research methods; to communicate clearly and logically; and to work and think independently.


– Investigate profound questions about human minds and behaviour from two complementary perspectives.

– Develop clear, logical thinking and communication skills.

– Learn to construct and analyse informed, reasoned arguments.

– Understand and use a range of research methods.

Please note that this degree is not accredited by the British Psychological Society.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES (W63)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q43

TOTAL CREDITS 360







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Advancing social psychology (DD317) (60 credits) ORCounselling and forensic psychology: investigating crime and therapy (DD310) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES


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BSc (HONS) GEOGRAPHY ANDENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEBy combining the study of geography and environmental science, you’ll discover the complexities of our relationship with the natural environment.

This qualification will enable you to understand and consider responses to the urgent challenges of climate change, globalisation, development, biodiversity loss, migration and urbanisation. It takes a holistic approach to topics such as deforestation, sustainable water-resource management, pollution control, conservation and governance. You’ll explore the consequences and implications of environmental change for sustainability, and learn about the social and natural processes and interactions operating in different environments.


– Develops your understanding of interrelationships between human activity and environmental change.

– Uses geography and environmental science concepts and theories to make sense of environmental challenges.

– Enhances your employability by teaching you to work between the social and natural sciences.

– Builds key analytical and reasoning skills necessary for assessing different forms of environmental evidence.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONCERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENT (T16)

SCIENCE AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE R16

TOTAL CREDITS 360







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Science: concepts and practice (S112) (60 credits)

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Environment and society (DD213) (60 credits)

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CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN HEALTH SCIENCESThis certificate offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the science behind human health and disease.

If you’re interested in health science and developing essential skills for study, this course is for you. By the end of your study, you’ll have a valuable qualification under your belt and be on your way to an honours degree.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE T18

TOTAL CREDITS 120




ASSESSMENT Depending on choice of option module, a mix of: – Tutor-marked assignments



– Examinations



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Science and health: an evidence-based approach (SDK100) (60 credits)

You’ll choose one from:Investigating psychology 1 (DE100) (60 credits)Science: concepts and practice (S112) (60 credits)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES


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Option modules




– Provides a broad introduction to science, focusing on human biology and health.

– Develops skills of reasoning and logic that are highly prized in the workplace.

– Builds a solid foundation for further study.

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NATURAL SCIENCESThis certificate offers a broad introduction to core science subjects while developing essential study skills.

You’ll explore biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences, physics, astronomy and planetary science. You’ll start with an introductory science module in which you’ll investigate a series of questions that teach scientific thinking and follow this with a second module that focuses on further key ideas in science.


– Introduces topical areas of modern science, giving you a good grounding in each.

– Includes practical activities that you can do where you are, or online.

– Develops skills of reason and logic that are highly prized in the workplace.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE T11

TOTAL CREDITS 120






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CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NATURAL SCIENCES


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BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGYThis degree offers a unique and critical insight into criminology at a national, international and global level. It has been designed to offer you a well-supported, engaging learning experience, in addition to a range of opportunities to develop valuable employability skills.

You’re introduced to criminology and the social sciences, using themes such as power, inequality and social justice to explore key topics including hate crime, abolitionism and state violence. You will learn about a range of research methods, while also developing your understanding of the important role that criminological theory can play in viewing the social world in new and exciting ways. You’ll also be able to enhance your independent study skills by completing a project on a criminological topic that interests you most.


– Explore a wide range of contemporary and pressing criminological topics.

– Develop your understanding of the role criminological theory can play in seeing the social world in fresh and exciting ways.

– Develop your competence and confidence in using qualitative and quantitative research methods.

– Enhance your independent study skills by exploring a criminological topic of your own choice.

SOCIAL SCIENCES

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN CRIMINOLOGY (W67)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE R21

TOTAL CREDITS 360







– Examinations

STUDY DURATION Part time: 6 years


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Introducing the social sciences (DD102) (60 credits)


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Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology (W67)

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Current issues in criminology (DD315) (60 credits) – planned for October 2023

BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY


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BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGYAND SOCIOLOGY


– Explore justice through a wide range of contemporary and pressing criminological topics.

– Develop your understanding of the role criminological theory can play in seeing the social world in fresh and exciting ways.

– Develop your competence and confidence in using qualitative and quantitative research methods.

– Enhance your independent study skills by exploring a criminological topic of your own choice.

You’ll investigate questions of crime, criminalisation and social harm, to determine whether society’s responses to these questions are adequate or appropriate. You’ll also explore how social worlds are made and how we, as individuals, are shaped by the societies in which we live.

This degree offers a unique and critical insight into criminology at a national, international and global level. It has been designed to offer you a well-supported, engaging learning experience, in addition to a range of opportunities to develop valuable employability skills.

Building on the OU’s reputation for cutting-edge criminological and sociological teaching and research, this joint degree offers you the chance to study lively, topical and sometimes controversial subject matter.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSBA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY (R21)

BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (SOCIOLOGY) (R23)

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The uses of social science (DD206) (60 credits)

You’ll choose one from:Understanding criminology (DD212) (60 credits) ORInvestigating crime and criminal justice (DD215) (60 credits) – planned for October 2021

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Making social worlds (DD308) (60 credits)

You’ll choose one from:Crime, harm and the state (DD311) (60 credits) – planned for October 2020 ORCurrent issues in criminology (DD315) (60 credits) – planned for October 2023

BA (HONS) CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY


Compulsory modules

Option modules



COURSE CODE R46

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BA (HONS) ECONOMICSEconomic considerations play an important role in our personal lives and influence key social and political issues such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and climate change.

By studying this degree, you’ll learn economic concepts, theories and techniques that will enable you to understand real world problems and help you make more informed decisions in your own life. You’ll be able to specialise in an area of economics and carry out a project on a topic of your choice. The analytical skills and statistical techniques that this degree develops are highly valued by employers.


– Analyse key real-world topics in society, such as employment, markets, finance, technology and government policy.

– Study econometrics, applying statistical methods to real economic problems using specialised software.

– Develop skills in analytical thought, research, numeracy and data analysis that make economists highly sought after.

– Carry out an economic research project on a topic of your own choice.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ECONOMICS (W71)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE (T36)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE R30

TOTAL CREDITS 360



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSIt is essential to ensure your mathematical level is appropriate before you register




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Economics in context (DD126) (30 credits)

Certificate of Higher Education in Economics and Personal Finance (T36)

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Analysing data (M248) (30 credits)

Economics for professionals (DD226) (30 credits) – planned for October 2020

Diploma of Higher Education in Economics (W71)

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Topics in economics (DD321) (30 credits) – planned for October 2021

Applied statistical modelling (M348) (30 credits) – planned for October 2023

BA (HONS) ECONOMICS


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BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL STUDIESOur world is divided into many different societies, yet it is increasingly interconnected. Relationships between nations, companies, cultures and individuals extend across regions and the globe.

This degree explores the political, economic and cultural issues that these complex interconnections create – focusing on international politics, diplomacy, cooperation, war and security; international economies and development; interactions between different societies; and global environmental problems.


– Engage with the most pressing issues in the world today and address key questions.

– Explore the overall political make-up of the international system, and investigate sources of order and disorder within it.

– Shape your studies to one area of concern to international studies – politics, history or environment.

– Gain insight into important development issues and the challenges faced by developing countries.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q11

TOTAL CREDITS 360







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ENVIRONMENT ROUTEEnvironment: journeys through a changing world (U116) (60 credits)

HISTORY; POLITICS ROUTEIntroducing the social sciences (DD102) (60 credits)


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International development: making sense of a changing world (TD223) (60 credits)

ENVIRONMENT ROUTEEnvironment: sharing a dynamic planet (DST206) (60 credits) OREnvironment and society (DD213) (60 credits)

HISTORY ROUTEThe British Isles and the modern world, 1789-1914 (A225) (60 credits)

POLITICS ROUTEUnderstanding politics: ideas and institutions in the modern world (DD211) (60 credits)

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International relations: continuity and change in global politics (DD313) (60 credits)

ENVIRONMENT ROUTEEnvironmental policy in an international context (DD319) (60 credits)

HISTORY ROUTEEmpire: 1492-1975 (A326) (60 credits)

POLITICS ROUTEModern political ideas (DD316) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL STUDIES


QUALIFICATION STRUCTURECompulsory modules

Option modules


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BA (HONS) POLITICS, PHILOSOPHYAND ECONOMICSPolitics, philosophy and economics (PPE) are central to understanding how modern societies are organised and governed, and studying them together gives you a combination of skills that’s in high demand across the private, public and non-profit sectors.

PPE is sometimes described as ‘the degree that runs Britain’ because of the number of politicians who studied it. This combination gives excellent preparation for other careers in the public and private sectors or for further study. Explore and analyse how countries are run, what motivates and constrains their rulers and residents, and what is required for a society to become prosperous and stable.

All three disciplines are presented in an up-to-date form, covering alternative as well as ‘mainstream’ approaches and firmly rooted in the real world.


– Gain insight into debates that dominate the news, and underlying issues.

– Learn skills and techniques to help you analyse and contribute to the discussion.

– Explore how arguments (and public policies) are constructed in theory and tested in practice.

– Increase your employability across the private and public sectors.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q45

TOTAL CREDITS 360




ASSESSMENT Based on a mix of: – Tutor marked assignments


– Examination – Project or dissertation



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Investigating the social world (DD103) (60 credits) ORYou and your money (DB125) (30 credits) ANDEconomics in context (DD126) (30 credits)


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You’ll choose two from three PPE subjects:POLITICSModern political ideas (DD316) (60 credits) ORInternational relations: continuity and change in global politics (DD313) (60 credits)PHILOSOPHYKey questions in philosophy (A333) (60 credits)ECONOMICSDoing economics: people, markets and policy (DD309) (60 credits)

BA (HONS) POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS


QUALIFICATION STRUCTURECompulsory modules

Option modules


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BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCESIn a fast-changing world, the social sciences seek answers to the big questions we face as a society. Those answers inform the work of anyone who needs to base their decisions on the best available evidence – civil servants, policy makers, business executives and many more.

Designed to be flexible, this degree will teach you the tools of the social scientist’s trade. Half of your studies will be in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in knowledge and ideas central to the social sciences. In the other half, you can specialise in criminology, economics, geography, politics, psychology, religious studies, or sociology, or you can choose a combination of modules that most suits your interests. Whatever path you take, you will acquire valuable transferable skills opening up employment opportunities in a wide range of career sectors.


– Get to grips with the complex issues behind today’s headlines.

– Understand social scientific ideas and insights and apply these to the real world.

– Learn the tools of the social scientist’s trade.

– Increase your employability across a diverse range of careers.

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (W68)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (T06)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE R23

TOTAL CREDITS 360






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You’ll choose 60 credits from: Investigating psychology 1 (DE100) (60 credits)Investigating the social world (DD103) (60 credits)Introduction to criminology (DD105) (60 credits) Economics in context (DD126) (30 credits)You and your money (DB125) (30 credits)

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You’ll choose 60 credits from a range of modules


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You’ll choose 60 credits from a range of modules


BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES


Compulsory modules

Option modules


QUALIFICATION STRUCTUREYou can choose to study a broad range of social science subjects or specialise in one of:

– criminology – economics – geography – politics – psychology

BROAD-BASED STUDY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

– religious studies – sociology

Your choice of specialist option will be included in the name of your degree, for example, BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Criminology).

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BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (CRIMINOLOGY)



Economics in context (DD126) (30 credits)






BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (ECONOMICS)


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Option modules


CRIMINOLOGY ECONOMICS

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Environment and society (DD213) (60 credits) OREnvironment: sharing a dynamic planet (DST206) (60 credits)


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BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (GEOGRAPHY)






International relations: continuity and change in global politics (DD313) (60 credits) OR Modern political ideas (DD316) (60 credits


BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (POLITICS)


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GEOGRAPHY POLITICS

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Advancing social psychology (DD317) (60 credits) ORCounselling and forensic psychology: investigating crime and therapy (DD310) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (PSYCHOLOGY)








BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (RELIGIOUS STUDIES)


Compulsory modules

Option modules


PSYCHOLOGY RELIGIOUS STUDIES

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You’ll choose one from:Investigating the social world (DD103) (60 credits) ORIntroduction to criminology (DD105) (60 credits)

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You’ll choose one from:Exploring religion: places, practices, texts and experiences (A227) (60 credits) ORUnderstanding criminology (DD212) (60 credits)


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You’ll choose one from:Personal lives and social policy (DD305) (60 credits) ORCrime, harm and the state (DD311) (60 credits) – planned for October 2020 ORWhy is religion controversial? (A332) (60 credits)


BA (HONS) SOCIAL SCIENCES (SOCIOLOGY)


Compulsory modules

Option modules


SOCIOLOGY

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BSc (HONS) SPORT, FITNESSAND COACHINGIf you’re an aspiring or practising leader of sport or fitness activities, this degree will develop your skills and understanding of sports science, training, coaching and leadership principles.

It will enhance your awareness of your own role, increase your effectiveness when at work and develop your communication and analytical skills – boosting your career prospects.

You’ll apply science and theory to practice, reflecting on case studies, or real and potential work situations. Drawing on video and text-based materials, you’ll focus on the all-round physical and psychological needs of sports participants or exercise clients.


– Demonstrates a strong applied focus through the extensive use of audiovisual case studies.

– Uses innovative technology such as augmented reality to enhance your learning.

– Enables you to gain Register of Exercise Professionals CPD points throughout your study.

– Provides a preparatory step towards coaching physical education.

SPORT, FITNESS AND COACHING

RELATEDQUALIFICATIONSDIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SPORT AND FITNESS (W07)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SPORT, FITNESS AND MANAGEMENT (T05)

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE Q76

TOTAL CREDITS 360


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo specific entry requirements





MODE OF STUDYThe learning materials provided are: a balance of print and online

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Introduction to sport and fitness (E117) (60 credits)

Working with people in sport and fitness (E119) (60 credits)

Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management (T05)

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Sport and exercise psychology in action (E235) (60 credits)

The science behind sports coaching and exercise instruction (E236) (60 credits) – planned for October 2020

Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness (W07)

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Exploring psychological aspects of athletic development (E313) (60 credits)

Exploring contemporary issues in sport and exercise (E314) (60 credits)

BSc (HONS) SPORT, FITNESS AND COACHING


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Computing and IT 109

Engineering, design and technology 110

Environment and development 111

Health and social care 113

Languages 114

Law 121


Psychology and counselling 128

Science 130

Social sciences 135


CHOOSING WHICH MODULES TO STUDY

Completing an Access module can help you progress to longer, broader OU level 1 modules. You’ll go on to higher-level modules as you progress through your qualification.

The modules listed on the following pages are currently available in secure environments.

Each module has a ‘facts box’ to show the credits and level of study; the start dates; when to register by; and the length of the modules.

Some of these modules will require you to have access to some equipment e.g. a DVD player or a calculator. Your education department or learning centre will have a booklet titled 2019/2020 Module Information Sheets which will detail any additional requirements for each module.

Our modules mostly require either six or nine months of study and, depending on the number of credits, these combine to determine the average amount of time a module will take to complete.

As one credit represents about ten hours of study, 30 or 60 credit modules will take you approximately 300 hours or 600 hours to complete respectively.

Approximately 60–80 per cent of this time will be directed through the module materials and the balance will be used for independent learning, review and revision. The number of hours required each week will vary during the length of your module. For example, if you’re preparing an assignment, the number of hours required in that week may be higher than other weeks where you’re studying the module materials or using audio-visual activities. Our modules usually contain study break weeks, so you can either have a rest or use these to catch up if necessary.

The list of modules is subject to change as new modules begin and older ones end. Please ask your education department or learning centre to contact us for more detailed descriptions of any of the modules which form part of your intended pathway or that interest you, and to confirm any special requirements.

Almost all our modules are available to study via our award-winning secure Virtual Campus (VC) and we do encourage you to use this option wherever possible. This will give you a full study planner, all the weekly activities, video and audio content, access to interactive computer-marked assignments (iCMAs), all assessment information and the opportunity to contact your tutor via a secure message. There is a guide on how to use the VC under the ‘help’ button once you’ve logged in and we’ve also developed a range of other study skills support which we hope will be useful.

We’ve been advised that all prisons in England and Wales have had an upgrade to their IT infrastructure so that the VC will work properly, but please contact us if you’re having problems accessing it.

We also know that some prison regimes don’t allow students to do OU study during the day, which can make it difficult to get to a computer. Even if you can only do this once or twice a week, we’d still encourage you to try this digital resource as we’re sure you’ll find it useful.

Whether you use the Virtual Campus or not, all materials will still be supplied in an offline pack. For the majority of modules that include audio and video content, the offline pack will include a DVD-ROM that will need to be played in a computer.

The OU offers further modules and qualifications which, because of the internet access required, may only be available to you when you leave a secure environment. Credits gained whilst in a secure environment can count toward these qualifications.

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ARTS AND HUMANITIESArts and humanities is a rewarding and enjoyable area to study. Exploring and analysing human culture and history from ancient civilisations through to the twenty-first century gives us a deeper insight into the world we live in and how we got here.

If you thrive on intellectual challenges, and want to learn about specific subjects – such as music, civilisations and their histories, philosophical ideas about human existence, the world’s religions, cultural practices and objects people have made – then our modules and qualifications have much to offer you. The rewards include academic achievement, enhanced employment opportunities and personal fulfilment. As well as subject-specific skills, studying arts and humanities modules provides you with an adaptable set of skills for a wide range of occupations, and can improve your career prospects. Individually stimulating, our modules also form our qualifications, allowing you to study towards a certificate, diploma or degree.

OU LEVEL 1

DISCOVERING THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES (A111)

CREDITS: 60 at OU level 1

STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None

START: 5 Oct 2019 – register by 12 Sep 2019

1 Feb 2020 – register by 9 Jan 2020

This module will introduce you to the study of the arts and humanities at university level. It presents a broad survey of works of art, people, events, practices and ideas in a period ranging from about three thousand years ago to today. You’ll think about the kind of knowledge and understanding that’s gained through the study of the arts and humanities and why this matters. The module is structured around three themes: ‘reputations’, ‘traditions’, and ‘crossing boundaries’. This module can be studied on its own or as the starting point for further study of art history, classical studies, creative writing, English literature, history, music, philosophy and religious studies.

VOICES, TEXTS AND MATERIAL CULTURE (A105)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: A111 (or AA100 now discontinued) (recommended)



This is an interdisciplinary module built around the broad concepts of voices, texts and material culture. It will enable you to extend your understanding of the arts and humanities, both from the perspective of specific disciplines and through interdisciplinary study. The module incorporates elements of art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language studies, history, literature, music, philosophy and religious studies. Throughout the module, you’ll have opportunities to consolidate and extend your critical and analytical abilities, to work collaboratively and to develop flexibility in your writing skills.

OU LEVEL 2You must be suitably prepared for study at this level. If in doubt, please ask your education department or learning centre.

CREATIVE WRITING (A215)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: A111 (or AA100 now discontinued), A105 (recommended)


This module takes a student-centred approach to creative writing, offering a range of strategies to help you develop as a writer. The emphasis is highly practical, with exercises and activities designed to ignite and sustain the writing impulse. The five-part module starts by showing ways of using your memory and experience and building a daily discipline. This is followed by demonstration and practice of the three most popular forms – writing fiction, writing poetry, and life writing (biography and autobiography). The concluding part aims to demystify the world of agents and publishers, teaching you how to revise and present your work to a professional standard.

EARLY MODERN EUROPE: SOCIETY AND CULTURE C.1500-1780 (A223)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



The early modern period from 1500 to 1780 is one of the most engaging periods for historical study. Beginning with the upheavals of the Reformation, and ending with the Enlightenment, this was a time of fundamental intellectual, social, religious and cultural change. At the same time, early modern Europe was rooted in and retained many of the customs of medieval times. You’ll explore this balance of change and continuity through documents written, and (for the first time) printed including diaries, pamphlets, legal documents, bureaucratic records and ballad songs, as well as the images and objects.

EXPLORING ART AND VISUAL CULTURE (A226)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



What is art and how has it changed through history? What is visual culture? These and many other issues are explored through case studies focused on artworks, buildings and other visual artefacts from 1100 to present day. Topics addressed range from Gothic churches to modern design, Renaissance altarpieces to Dutch seventeenth-century painting, eighteenth-century London to recent installations and videos. You’ll also gain an understanding of the art-historical debates that have shaped approaches to this exciting subject. The module is taught using lavishly illustrated module books, alongside extensive audio, video and interactive material.

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STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: A111 (or AA100 now discontinued), DD102 (recommended)


This introduction to philosophy considers fundamental questions from six core areas: the self; philosophy of religion; ethics; knowledge and science; the mind; and political philosophy. What makes me ‘Me’? Does God exist? Why should I act morally? Can I trust science? How can I, a physical being, have thoughts and emotions? Should I obey laws I disagree with? Philosophers – both past and present – have offered radically diverging answers to these and the other questions asked in this module. Guided engagement with this philosophical tradition will provide the platform for you to tackle the big questions of philosophy for yourself.

EXPLORING RELIGION: PLACES, PRACTICES, TEXTS AND EXPERIENCES (A227)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module offers an accessible and cutting-edge introduction to the study of religions, exploring places, practices, texts and experiences. You will encounter a range of religious traditions, in particular Christianity, Hinduism and Islam, in diverse geographical, cultural and historical contexts. You’ll study these religions as they are actually lived and investigate their impact on different societies and cultures. The module challenges various widely held assumptions about religions and the study of religion, and engages students with three core questions: What is religion? How do we study religion? Why should we study religion? Drawing on rich audio-visual material, this module develops key skills for study and employability.

EXPLORING THE CLASSICAL WORLD (A229)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module is for anyone interested in ancient Greece and Rome. You will investigate a wide range of topics such as Homer’s poetry and the society where it was created; 5th century Athens; republican Rome; and Roman social history. This module explores ancient poetry, drama and historical texts in English translations along with art, architecture and archaeological evidence, to build an understanding of the classical world. Whether your interest in Greece and Rome is long-standing or new, this module will give you a fresh perspective, develop your skills in analysis and evaluation and lay a firm foundation for further exploration.

INSIDE MUSIC (A224)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module is an introduction to the principles of music, in which you’ll learn how music ‘works’. You’ll begin by examining the fundamental elements of Western music and comparing them with those of other musical cultures (such as India). In later units you’ll develop a more detailed understanding of western rhythm, melody, harmony, polyphony, instrumentation, structure and form. You’ll learn how to use these elements in song composition and – by the end of the module – will have written a complete song with piano accompaniment, using Sibelius music notation software.1 This module is expected start for the last time in October 2019.

READING AND STUDYING LITERATURE (A230)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module will introduce you to the study of English literature by looking at a selection of texts from the Renaissance to the present day. The module offers a stimulating mix of classic texts and less well-known works from a range of genres, including drama, poetry and prose fiction as well as autobiography and travel-writing. An overarching concern of the module is the uses we make in the present of the literature of the past.

READING CLASSICAL GREEK: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (A275)


STUDY WEEKS: 31


START: 28 Sep 2019 – register by 12 Sep 20191

This module combines an introduction to classical Greek language with the study of classical Greek culture and literature in translation. It is intended for beginners in Greek and assumes no previous experience of language learning. The module teaches you basic vocabulary and grammar, and sets you on your way to reading Greek texts in the original. The module uses the JACT Reading Greek series, augmented by Study Guides. Alongside your language work, you’ll study set texts in English (Euripides’ Medea, Aristophanes’ Clouds and Plato’s Defence of Socrates) from literary, cultural and performance angles.1 This module is expected start for the last time in October 2019.

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THE BRITISH ISLES AND THE MODERN WORLD, 1789 - 1914 (A225)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



The British Isles in the long nineteenth century were a place of rapid expansion and growth, when the United Kingdom became the so-called ‘workshop of the world’. This was also a period of conflict and uncertainty, where poverty and political unrest prompted widespread anxieties about the nature progress. Taking up these different perspectives, this module looks at the landmark transformations of the period such as the political union of Britain and Ireland, industrialisation, the growth of cities, and the expansion of the British Empire. By focusing on one century, this module provides space for a deep engagement with historical method and debate.

OU LEVEL 3You must be suitably prepared for study at this level. If in doubt please ask your education department or learning centre.

ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING (A363)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: A215 (recommended)


Advanced creative writing develops your writing ability by widening your generic range and developing your knowledge of style. The module works on the forms introduced in the OU level 2 module Creative writing (A215) – fiction, poetry and life writing – and supplements these with dramatic writing, showing you how to write for stage, radio and film. You’ll explore how these scriptwriting skills might enhance your prose style, improve your writing across the range of forms, and further develop your individual style and voice. The module offers guidance on professional layouts for the dramatic media and is a natural progression from Creative writing (A215).

ART AND ITS GLOBAL HISTORIES (A344)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module presents a new history of art, starting with the Renaissance, when Europeans encountered a new range of desirable objects from across the globe. It then explores the role of art and architecture in colonial expansion up to 1800, before looking in depth at art and culture in British India. It concludes by analysing the globalisation of artistic practice from the twentieth century to the present day. The module highlights the vital role that art has played in the stories that Europeans have told about the wider world and suggests ways in which these stories might be challenged or revised.

CENTRAL QUESTIONS IN THE STUDY OF MUSIC (A342)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



What does music mean? What does it do? These are the queries at the heart of this module. You’ll explore how music conveys meanings and impacts its social contexts, before moving into investigations of audiences, performances, and film music. The module incorporates a focus on the transmission of music, examining how it’s edited, notated, and recorded. The final part looks at music in relation to specific social and historical contexts, incorporating case studies of works of western art music from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (EA300)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: OU level 2 literature or English language modules


This module provides a broad introduction to the vibrant and growing field of children’s literature studies. You’ll study children’s literature in English ranging from its beginnings in eighteenth-century chapbooks and fairy tales, through seminal nineteenth-century novels, to contemporary examples of fiction illustrating current trends. The module also includes the study of picture books old and new, stage performance and film, young adult fiction, storytelling and poetry. You’ll learn about the distinctiveness and purposes of children’s literature, its prestigious and popular modes and its different representations of children’s worlds.

EMPIRE: 1492-1975 (A326)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: A223 or A225 (recommended)


Empires have had a remarkable impact on world history over the last five centuries. The six blocks of this module each focus on a particular question, from ‘What are empires?’ to ‘Why do empires end?’, considering the British Empire in detail before drawing comparisons with others, including those of France, the Netherlands, Russia, China and Spain. You’ll study a wide range of primary sources, including letters and diaries, newspapers, political papers, paintings, photographs and newsreel footage.

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KEY QUESTIONS IN PHILOSOPHY (A333)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This broad-ranging module investigates five different topics in philosophy: truth in fiction, the justice of war, reason and action, life and death, knowledge and reason. Each topic is approached through a set of key questions that are significant, accessible and engaging. Why do people seek out art that makes them cry? Can a war be fought justly? Can organisations be held responsible for what they do? What might it mean to say that life is sacred? Is science rational? The study materials will enable you to examine these questions in some depth while leaving space for independent study and reflection.

LITERATURE IN TRANSITION: FROM 1800 TO THE PRESENT (A335)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: OU level 2 literature or English language modules (recommended)


This module draws you into the main currents of literature from 1800 to the present day. You’ll engage with some of the most stimulating literary works ever written and track the seismic historical transitions and transformations relevant to them – with an eye on our present and the future. Numerous major authors are offered for close critical study (Dickens, Tennyson, Woolf, T.S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas, Winterson, and others), alongside exciting but relatively neglected authors. Influential literary movements and critical interventions will be discussed, while leaving ample space for your own ideas. The module has three parts: Realities, Movements, Futures.

MYTH IN THE GREEK AND ROMAN WORLDS (A330)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: A111 (or AA100 now discontinued) and study at OU level 2


What is myth? This OU level 3 module is a broad interdisciplinary study of Greek and Roman myth in its social, historical, literary and visual context. It combines the detailed study of individual works of literature, art and architecture with an exploration of context, function and purpose. A particular aspect you’ll study is the reception of mythical ideas and images in later European culture. Visual explorations of key ancient and modern sites, monuments and artefacts relevant to mythological themes are supplied on DVD-ROM – together with audio interviews with experts tracing the influence of myth on, for example, drama, science and medicine.

THE ROMAN EMPIRE (A340)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: A111 (or AA100 now discontinued) and other relevant OU level 2 modules

START: 28 Sep 2019 – register by 12 Sep 2019

At its height the Roman empire stretched from Scotland to Syria. This OU level 3 module will introduce you to this empire, addressing questions such as how did this vast multicultural population of diverse ethnic, cultural and religious groups maintain itself? How was it viewed by those who ruled it? What forces held the empire together and what happened when these came under pressure? You’ll learn how to use written sources and archaeological remains to explore these fundamental questions about what the empire was, how it worked, what it meant to be Roman, and the continuing legacy of the empire.

WHY IS RELIGION CONTROVERSIAL? (A332)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: A111 (or AA100 now discontinued) and A227 (or another OU level 2 arts module)


This module focuses on the intricate connections between religion and controversial issues, including politics, tradition, gender, multiculturalism, animism, atheism, violence, sex and capitalism. You’ll study processes of upheaval and change within religious traditions and some of the complex – and sometimes clashing – local, regional and national perspectives on familiar and unfamiliar controversies. Using a mix of historical, sociological and ethnographic sources, approaches and methods, this module will help you to develop your understanding of the nature and role of ‘religion’ in historical and contemporary societies.

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENTStudying business and management with the OU is all about you: where you are now, and where you want to be in the future. Starting from your own experience, you’ll develop and extend your knowledge, skills and practice. Employers are attracted by the relevance and accessibility of our programmes too.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (B100)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



This key introductory OU level 1 module provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to business and management in a globalised world. Through readings and international case studies you’ll explore a wide range of topics in contemporary business and management: what motivates people to work; how to assess financial soundness of a business; what attracts customers; how economic crises affect businesses; and ethical challenges in business and management. Using a blend of text, audio and video, you’ll develop vital skills for study and for work in business, public or voluntary sector organisations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (LB170)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This module will develop your language and skills for communicating effectively in the world of business and management. You’ll learn to write successful business assignments and a range of workplace documents; develop strategies to read complex texts on business topics; be able to give effective presentations and take part in business negotiations and academic discussions. The module materials use a blend of texts, audio and video to help you develop both your written and spoken business communication skills.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING (B124)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This module provides a broad introduction to accounting study at university level. It covers the fundamentals of financial and management accounting as well as the essential skills, knowledge and ethics required to be a professional accountant. The module will also be suitable if you are in a general management position, as the accounting material covers measuring management performance and improving financial planning, control and decision-making. You’ll gain an understanding of financial reports through their preparation, based on the double-entry bookkeeping system which is essential for the management of any organisation.


DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP (B208)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This module offers you the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge leadership ideas in tandem with developing as a practitioner. You’ll cover topics such as identity, person-based leadership, collective leadership, ethical leadership and aesthetic views of leadership. You’ll also learn how to be more discerning and a critically engaged consumer of leadership ideas, in the workplace and more generally in society. The module follows a developmental approach, meaning that you’ll reflect on leadership practice in your working environment and/or in the wider world, and will be well placed to experiment with new concepts and practices as a result.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (B291)


STUDY WEEKS: 22

PRIOR STUDY: None


4 Apr 2020 – register by 12 Mar 2020

This is the module for you if you want a route into the accountancy profession or need to gain fundamental accounting skills for a management or other role. You’ll gain an understanding of how financial statements are prepared and develop the skills to prepare financial statements. You’ll explore differences in financial accounting for different businesses, building an understanding of the frameworks underpinning accounting and audit practice. We strongly recommend that you study this module before Management accounting (B292), but both modules can be studied independently.

This module is only available if you are studying BA (Hons) Business Studies (Q70).

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN CONTEXT (B293)


STUDY WEEKS: 21

PRIOR STUDY: B124 or equivalent


This module will help you to understand different types of company from their formation, company financial accounting, the regulatory framework in which they operate, and their role in the context of market economies, law and society. You’ll also gain an understanding of corporate governance, corporate responsibility, and sustainability reporting. You’ll learn how to interact with accountants and auditors to understand their duties, and other external stakeholders to understand their information needs. By the end of this module you should be able to prepare basic company financial accounts (including cash flow statements), and interpret the financial statements of a single entity company from the perspective of external stakeholders.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING (B294)


STUDY WEEKS: 21

PRIOR STUDY: None

START: 4 Apr 2020 – register by 12 Mar 2020

Using real-world examples and scenarios, this module will help you identify effective business decisions, such as the best option for funding a business, recognising worthwhile business opportunities, the considerations to take into account when investing in stocks and bonds, and the benefits and downsides of derivative instruments. You’ll learn how organisations raise and allocate financial capital, how to evaluate investment projects and determine their costs and benefits, and how to value stocks, bonds and other financial instruments. If you plan to pursue a managerial position either in a private or public organisation, or you simply want to understand more about how to plan your personal finances, this module provides a solid foundation for the decision-making challenges you may face.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (B292)


STUDY WEEKS: 22

PRIOR STUDY: B291 (recommended)



If you require a substantial grounding in the fundamentals of management accounting in different organisations and environments, this is the module for you. You’ll gain an applied knowledge and understanding of the purpose, principles and scope of management accounting. The module is designed for anyone interested in the role of management accounting in financial management, but is particularly suitable if you wish to qualify as a professional accountant.

SHAPING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (B207)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This module provides you with a broad grounding in business and management practice and study. You’ll explore how organisations work by looking at their internal functions (operations, finance and marketing). You’ll also learn about the external environment and how the economic and political context helps shape how businesses respond to global challenges. Using a blend of text, audio and video, you’ll develop vital skills for study and for work in business, public or voluntary sector organisations. Particular attention is paid to developing your critical thinking skills. You’ll also be introduced to mind mapping as a technique to help you express your ideas and creativity.

UNDERSTANDING CUSTOMERS (B206)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


Have you ever emerged from the supermarket with a full trolley, having gone in for just a pint of milk? In this module you’ll tackle questions like this to help you understand why customers buy when they do. You’ll learn how marketers influence customers, whether they’re individuals or professional buyers, and discover it’s not just about selling more. You’ll also study how the growth in social marketers help people adopt healthier lifestyles using the same tools as their commercial counterparts. This module is ideal if you’re aiming to work in marketing, wanting to gain insights for your own future business, or if you simply want to understand more about your own consumer behaviour.


ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (B392)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: B292


Advanced management accounting concepts and techniques are organised around a focus on strategy to enable you contribute to an organisations’ successful navigation of mid-to long-term challenges. The module builds on Management accounting (B292) to extend your understanding of approaches such as; value chain analysis, strategic pricing, lean manufacturing, strategic issues for financing the firm, risk analysis, project appraisal techniques, performance appraisal and the balanced scorecard. You’ll be encouraged to take a critical approach to evaluating techniques and theories and equipped to apply them in case study settings.

MANAGING 1: ORGANISATIONS AND PEOPLE (B628)


STUDY WEEKS: 21

PRIOR STUDY: None



This module investigates organisational behaviour and human resource management. Designed for working managers, those who deputise for managers, management trainees, supervisors and team leaders, it takes a very practice-based approach to studying management concepts, focusing on your own role. It’s suitable for aspiring managers provided you have experience of either paid or unpaid (voluntary) work involving leading a group or team; a project or task involving one or more others; or running/helping to run a voluntary organisation. It isn’t suitable if you have no previous work experience (paid or unpaid) on which to draw.

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MANAGING 2: MARKETING AND FINANCE (B629)


STUDY WEEKS: 21

PRIOR STUDY: B628 (recommended)



This practical module covers topics in marketing and accounting and finance through activities and problem-solving. It takes a very practice-based approach to studying management concepts focusing on your own role. You can study this module on its own or start your OU management studies with it. However, you may find this module easier to engage with if you have studied Managing 1: organisations and people (B628) first.

MARKETING AND SOCIETY (B324)


STUDY WEEKS: 21

PRIOR STUDY: None

START: 4 Apr 2020 – register by 12 Mar 2020

Are you interested in exploring the application of marketing concepts beyond commercial marketing and considering the issues of ethics and responsible practice in marketing? In this module, you’ll explore the role and responsibility of marketing in relation to society. Your study will be based around three key themes: social marketing – how marketing can have a positive influence on health and social behaviour; ethics and marketing – how decision making and marketing activities can be affected by taking an ethical perspective; and responsible business marketing – how organisations might adopt responsible marketing behaviour in the context of corporate social responsibility.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (B302)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


Are you ready to discover how strategic management can help to explain our dynamic world? In this module you’ll learn how to apply strategic management models and frameworks to real cases – from entrepreneurial companies to large multinationals and see how companies succeed in competition or how corporations expand internationally. You’ll become able to make sense of the strategies of the organisations around you and strategic decision making. This module will also show how you can have an active role in the analysis of strategic contexts and in shaping and implementing strategy.

COMPUTING AND ITUp-to-date computing and IT knowledge and skills are always in demand. You may be interested in developing your knowledge in a particular area or you may just want to learn more about this fast-growing field.


OBJECT-ORIENTED JAVA PROGRAMMING (M250)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This module teaches the fundamental ideas behind the object-oriented approach to programming through the widely-used Java programming language. Concentrating on aspects of Java that best demonstrate object-oriented principles and good practice, you’ll gain a solid basis for further study of the Java language and object-oriented software development. Some experience in writing computer programmes is essential.

M250 requires the extensive use of a computer to undertake the course’s practical activities, including programming using OU supplied software. We usually recommend allowing a minimum of 5 hours per week for practical computer work. You should discuss computer access and software installation with your education department or learning centre before registering on this module.

This is the final presentation of M250 in its current format. Beyond that, it may not be available for study in secure environments.

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ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGYWhile the disciplines of engineering, design and technology are essentially distinct, they share characteristics such as numeracy, creativity and problem solving. These modules offer you the possibility of refreshing your current qualifications, embarking on a new phase of your education or gaining inspiration from an adjacent discipline.


ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY (T213)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S104 (discontinued), S111 (or S112), MST124, or U116


Are fossil fuels running out? Can nuclear power, carbon capture and storage or renewable energy sources provide solutions to the problem of global warming? How can we provide clean, safe, sustainable energy supplies for the UK, and the world, despite increasing population levels and affluence? In this module you’ll look at the basic principles underlying the design and efficient use of energy and energy supply systems. Using a range of study materials you’ll learn to use the appropriate scientific and mathematical techniques applied to energy related issues.

Students will require additional support to access the initial piece of assessment, which is normally undertaken online in week 3 of the module. Please discuss this with your education department or learning centre to find out how this will be facilitated before registering on this module.


ENGINEERING SMALL WORLDS: MICRO AND NANO TECHNOLOGIES (T356)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: T271 and T272; or T207 (discontinued); or S217; or S207 (discontinued) (recommended)


This module demonstrates how matter can be manipulated at the atomic and molecular scale to serve the engineering needs of society for ever-smaller systems acting as intelligent monitors, controllers and micro-environments. It covers: science at the micro and nano scales; engineering micro and nano-scale systems; structural/inertial devices; electronic/optical devices and fluidic/biological devices. The module examines how micro and nano technologies are being advanced. You’ll also gain a firm grounding in engineering on both micro and nano scales, through the detailed study of how scientific and engineering principles are applied to the design and manufacture of real devices.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY: DESIGNING AGAINST FAILURE (T357)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


Structural integrity is the study of the safe design and assessment of components and structures under load, and has become increasingly important in engineering design. It integrates aspects of stress analysis, materials behaviour and the mechanics of failure into the engineering design process. The module is well-illustrated with case studies and will be of interest to anyone associated with the design of any component or structure that experiences loading. It will be beneficial in developing skills in the analysis and assessment of product design and has universal applicability in the UK and across international boundaries.1 This module is expected to start for the last time in October 2019.

ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENTClimate change, global trade, energy supply, pollution, cultural conflict, biodiversity loss and poverty are defining issues at local, national and international levels.

These issues are interlinked and find a common focus in environment and development.

The exploration of these global issues, and our capacity as both citizens and professionals to meet these and related challenges, lie at the heart of our curriculum.

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ENVIRONMENT: JOURNEYS THROUGH A CHANGING WORLD (U116)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



Our world is changing fast – we’re experiencing pressure from climate change, growing demands for finite resources and the extinction of many plants and animals. This module introduces you to subjects from the natural sciences, social sciences and technology to develop your understanding of environmental issues and concerns. It shows how people are seeking positive solutions to environmental challenges where you live, in the Arctic, Africa, the Amazon and China. You don’t need any prior environmental knowledge to study this key introductory OU level 1 module, just an interest in the future of our planet.


ENVIRONMENT: SHARING A DYNAMIC PLANET (DST206)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: U116 or DD102 (recommended)


Environmental issues pose challenges. What are the biophysical and social causes of environmental change? What exactly is an environmental issue and why are they often controversial and difficult to resolve? How can we make a difference? You’ll address all of these questions as you explore four key global environmental concerns – life, water, carbon, and food – through a rich and interactive set of study materials. As you do so, you’ll develop a distinctive way of thinking about environments and environmental issues that draws on the insights of both natural and social sciences to be at once intellectually innovative and practically relevant.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: MAKING SENSE OF A CHANGING WORLD (TD223)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: DD102 or U116 (recommended)


In this interdisciplinary module, you’ll cover key areas of international development. These include: different models of development; shifting power in the international system; the relationship between poverty, inequality and livelihoods; the impact of conflict and insecurity and the role of technology and the environment. The history of development as a process of change, the power relationships in that process and the different scales at which development takes place, from transnational to local, are themes running throughout the module. These themes integrate the material – using a mix of case studies, text and DVD – to provide a central narrative encouraging critical appraisal and curiosity.

Students without internet access cannot undertake the blog activity in Block 5 of this module and may lose marks as a result – please get in touch with your OU contact who’ll go through your options with you.

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ENVIRONMENT: RESPONDING TO CHANGE (SDT306)


STUDY WEEKS: 32

PRIOR STUDY: U116 and S206 or DST206 (recommended)


This interdisciplinary module will equip you to take an active part in sustainability debates. It’ll provide a guide to the mass of information currently available on key environmental issues, including conservation of biodiversity, adaptation to climate change and long-term food security. It’ll encourage you to look at these issues from multiple perspectives and to take a holistic view of environmental systems, including how we value them. An investigation strand will run throughout the module, in which you’ll look at an aspect of your local environment or consumption behaviour to evaluate the possibilities of future response to change. This module will equip you with skills relevant to the fields of sustainability planning and environmental assessment, which are rapidly developing areas of employment.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT (DD319)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DST206, DD213 or TD223 (recommended)


This innovative module explores the causes and consequences of a range of environmental problems and the main policies that have been formulated to address them. They include climate change, ozone depletion, deforestation, loss of biodiversity and unsustainable development. You’ll learn how political divisions, inequalities and contentions over values and knowledge can hinder political responses to environmental problems. The module concludes by examining some of the policy options that might lead to a ‘green future’. You’ll find this module ideal if you wish to develop a policy-relevant understanding of international problems for career development or personal interest.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IN GLOBAL POLITICS (DD313)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: TD223 (recommended) or DD211


We live at a time of historic change in the international system. The rise of China and other large developing countries is challenging the long dominance of the west. Political upheaval and the growing role of networks are reshaping the world. Economic, social and technological changes are altering the context for international relations. This module asks the key questions about contemporary international relations. It teaches key ideas such as sovereignty and security; develops your ability to analyse and respond to some of the central problems of our day; and to understand longer trends of continuity and change in global politics.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREThe focus of our health and social care modules is on the factors that shape our understandings of mental health and on the responses to people experiencing mental health problems.

Please note: there is no accessible qualification in health and social care available. However these modules can be studied as part of an Open degree.

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MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY (K240)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


What causes mental distress and what can be done about it? How is health and social care support, which is increasingly delivered at local level, affected by lay and professional perceptions of mental health and illness? This module examines how aspects of the external environment – in particular social, environmental, economic and political factors – shape and constrain our understandings and experiences of mental health and distress. It explores the theories and concepts that underpin and challenge mental health practice and service provision and looks at the impact of the frequently competing perspectives that characterise the world of mental health.

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APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH (K314)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


Over the past century, there’s been a radical shift in responses to people who experience mental health problems. In this module, you’ll learn about how politics and concepts about mental health and professionalism have driven contemporary approaches to these issues. By directly relating theory to case studies and examples, you’ll reflect upon how the services that are offered shape the lives and experiences of individuals supported by a range of practitioners in statutory organisations, the third sector and beyond. You’ll also critique the role of psychiatry and other professional groups, and consider how diagnosis shapes mental health practice and the benefits and limitations of current responses.

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LANGUAGESWhether it’s for general interest or to further your career, learning a new language is an enjoyable and rewarding experience that opens up new horizons. We have modules for you, whatever stage you’re at. You can study French, German and Spanish from beginners’ to advanced level, beginners’ and intermediate Italian, and beginners’ Chinese.

You can also learn about English with us. Whether you want to learn how English became a global language, investigate how grammar generates meaning, or explore creativity in a range of texts, our English language modules will stimulate and challenge you.

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EXPLORING LANGUAGES AND CULTURES (L161)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This introductory OU level 1 module is designed to introduce key concepts relating to languages, language learning, plurilingualism and intercultural communication. It’ll help you develop intercultural skills and language awareness to support and complement the language skills that are covered in language-specific modules. The study materials will introduce you to some of the elements that define studying modern foreign languages and English language studies.

INTRODUCING ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES (L101)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


Language is an essential part of being human – it’s something we rely on in almost every part of our lives, but do we really know what it is and how it works? History, culture, politics, technological innovation, and personal experience shape our use of language. You’ll study a series of contemporary topics that investigate how language is used in everyday life, focusing on the role of English in a connected and diverse world. You’ll also learn how an understanding of language can help you to become a more effective communicator.

第一步 DÌ YĪ BÙ: BEGINNERS’ CHINESE (L197)


STUDY WEEKS: 37

PRIOR STUDY: None


第一步 Dì yī bù: beginners’ Chinese will give you the skills you need to speak and understand simple Chinese (Mandarin) in everyday contexts. No previous knowledge of Chinese is required. This key introductory OU level 1 module will take you through a wide range of practical situations such as socialising, shopping and getting around. While you’re learning the language, you’ll explore aspects of Chinese society and culture which will give you a real feel for the Chinese way of life.1 This module is expected to start for the last time in October 2019.

BON DÉPART: BEGINNERS’ FRENCH (L192)


STUDY WEEKS: 37

PRIOR STUDY: None


This introductory OU level 1 module is designed to develop the skills you need to speak and understand simple French in everyday contexts. It explores life in French-speaking countries and communities, introducing you to a wide range of practical situations such as travelling, shopping, working and eating out. The study materials will give you not just language skills but a real feel for French-speaking cultures too.

FRENCH STUDIES 1 (INTERMEDIATE) (L112)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: L192 (recommended)


This module takes you to an intermediate level of linguistic competence in French, which is equivalent to B1 level of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. You’ll develop your confidence in listening, reading, writing, speaking and interacting in French, as well as your knowledge and understanding of French-speaking societies and cultures. In addition, the module is designed to expand your academic, digital and employability skills in French contexts. You’ll have the option to study most activities in a book.

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RUNDBLICK: BEGINNERS’ GERMAN (L193)


STUDY WEEKS: 37

PRIOR STUDY: None


This introductory OU level 1 module is designed to develop the skills you need to speak and understand simple German in everyday contexts. It explores life in German-speaking countries and communities worldwide through topics relevant to adult learners – such as impressions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland: travelling, lifestyles, cultural events, and technology. The study materials will give you not just language skills but a real feel for German-speaking countries and communities too.

GERMAN STUDIES 1 (INTERMEDIATE) (L113)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module takes you to an intermediate level of linguistic competence in German, which is equivalent to B1 level of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. You’ll develop your confidence in listening, reading, writing, speaking and interacting in German, as well as your knowledge and understanding of German-speaking societies and cultures. In addition, the module is designed to expand your academic and employability skills in German contexts. You’ll have the option to study most activities in a book.

ANDANTE: BEGINNERS’ ITALIAN (L195)


STUDY WEEKS: 37

PRIOR STUDY: None


This introductory OU level 1 module is designed to give you the skills you need to speak and understand simple Italian in everyday contexts. The module takes you through a wide range of practical situations such as travelling, shopping, working and eating out in Italy. The study resources will give you not just language skills but a real feel for Italian society and culture too.1 This module is expected to start for the last time in October 2019.

VIVACE: INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN (L150)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



Vivace: intermediate Italian follows on from Andante: beginners’ Italian (L195). It revises and consolidates your knowledge of Italian and teaches more advanced language in the context of society and culture in Italian-speaking communities. It offers insights into many aspects of everyday life in modern Italy, so you’ll have a better understanding of issues that concern Italian people. The study resources – including printed materials and a DVD-ROM – are carefully designed to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. They provide clear learning objectives, guidance and model answers. This key introductory OU level 1 module also teaches good study skills and language-learning strategies.

PORTALES: BEGINNERS’ SPANISH (L194)


STUDY WEEKS: 37

PRIOR STUDY: None


This introductory OU level 1 module is designed to develop the skills you need to speak and understand simple Spanish in everyday contexts. It takes you through a wide range of practical situations such as travelling, shopping, working and eating out in Spanish-speaking countries. The study resources will give you not just language skills but a real feel for Hispanic cultures as well.

SPANISH STUDIES 1 (INTERMEDIATE) (L116)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module takes you to an intermediate level of linguistic competence in Spanish, which is equivalent to B1 level of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. You’ll develop your confidence in listening, reading, writing, speaking and interacting in Spanish, as well as your knowledge and understanding of Spanish-speaking societies and cultures. In addition, the module is designed to expand your academic and employability skills in Spanish contexts. You’ll have the option to study most activities in a book.

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FRENCH STUDIES 2: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD (L222)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module takes you to an upper intermediate level of linguistic competence in French, which is equivalent to B2 level of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. You’ll further develop your cultural knowledge, and practical language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and interacting in a variety of situations – ranging from everyday conversation to putting forward your point of view in a debate. You’ll also consolidate and further develop academic, digital and employability skills in French-speaking contexts.

GERMAN STUDIES 2: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF THE GERMAN-SPEAKING WORLD (L223)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module takes you to an upper intermediate level of linguistic competence in German, which is equivalent to B2 level of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. You’ll further develop your cultural knowledge, and practical language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and interacting in a variety of situations – ranging from everyday conversation to putting forward your point of view in a debate. You’ll also consolidate and further develop academic, digital and employability skills in German-speaking contexts.

SPANISH STUDIES 2: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD (L226)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module takes you to an upper intermediate level of linguistic competence in Spanish, which is equivalent to B2 level of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. You’ll further develop your cultural knowledge, and practical language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and interacting in a variety of situations – ranging from everyday conversation to putting forward your point of view in a debate. You’ll also consolidate and further develop academic, digital and employability skills in Spanish-speaking contexts.

WORLDS OF ENGLISH (U214)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


What are the origins of the English language? How has it spread internationally? Is the worldwide influence of English a cause for celebration or concern? How is it changing in response to social, cultural, and technological developments? These are just a few of the questions you’ll investigate in this module which looks at the history, diversity, and use of English around the world. You’ll be introduced to the major debates in the field, and to some of the ways language is described and analysed.


EXPLORING ENGLISH GRAMMAR (E304)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: U214 (recommended)


This module looks at how we choose to represent ourselves and our world through choices of wording and grammar and will appeal to people who enjoy an analytical approach. You’ll explore applications of language analysis in different work contexts and address questions such as: What makes particular texts effective? How is English used differently in different contexts? You’ll also deepen your understanding of the grammatical differences between texts. This module is not specifically aimed at speakers of English as a second language, but will enhance all students’ linguistic awareness.

LANGUAGE AND CREATIVITY (E302)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: U214 (recommended)


This module looks at creativity in the English language around the world: from everyday contexts to ‘high culture’ literary language and the impact of new media. You’ll investigate the relationships between language and other modes such as image, movement, music and dance, and also explore developments resulting from the recent rise of social media, which is having a profound effect on the uses of language in society. The module will give a detailed understanding of what linguistic creativity is, how it is used, and the issues it raises, while also helping you to consider your own daily experiences of the English language.

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MISES AU POINT: ADVANCED FRENCH (L310)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: L222 (or L211 now discontinued) (recommended)


This module follows on from your OU level 2 French studies. It continues to develop your knowledge and understanding of the society and culture of contemporary France and French-speaking countries, and to extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The study resources include authentic audio and video, comprising interviews, documentaries and reportages, and illustrated printed materials. You’ll also develop your academic writing, critical and analytical skills, and intercultural competence. The module has six themes that give both broad and focused coverage of different aspects of historical and contemporary France and French-speaking countries.

VARIATIONEN: ADVANCED GERMAN (L313)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module follows on from your OU level 2 German studies. It continues to develop your knowledge and understanding of the society and culture of contemporary Germany and German-speaking countries, and to extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The study resources include authentic audio and video, comprising interviews, documentaries and reportages, and illustrated printed materials. You’ll also develop your academic writing, critical and analytical skills, and intercultural competence. The module has six themes that give both broad and focused coverage of different aspects of historical and contemporary Germany and German-speaking countries.

A BUEN PUERTO: ADVANCED SPANISH (L314)


STUDY WEEKS: 31



This module follows on from your OU level 2 Spanish studies. It continues to develop your knowledge and understanding of the society and culture of Spain and Latin America and to extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The study resources include authentic audio and video, comprising interviews and documentaries, and illustrated printed materials. You’ll also develop your critical, analytical and intercultural skills. The module is structured around six themes, which give a broad introduction to different aspects of society and culture in Spanish-speaking countries.

LAWLaw is a fascinating subject, with a great tradition and a dynamic future. It’s a foundation stone of society and plays an increasingly important and visible role in all areas of modern life. Social and environmental responsibilities, the way businesses operate, and international codes of conduct are all determined and upheld by legal systems.

Please note: there is no accessible law degree available to new students; however these law modules can be studied as part of an Open degree.

OU LEVEL 1

AN INTRODUCTION TO LAW (W101)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



This key introductory OU level 1 law module considers how laws are created, interpreted and applied and the role that law plays in regulating and administering justice within a society. The relationship between law, judicial reasoning, public policy and politics is also explored. The key aspects of law making in England and Wales are covered, including the mechanisms created for the administration and enforcement of justice in these jurisdictions. The module also considers a number of fundamental legal concepts such as liability, culpability, evidence and sanctions. You’ll work through the module using a blend of text materials, audio and video.

LAW: CONCEPTS AND PERSPECTIVES (W102)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: W101


This module builds your knowledge of the concepts of law, law making and the legal skills gained in An introduction to law (W101). This module considers a range of key legal principles and concepts and role they play in modern society. It looks at different legal systems and traditions and considers the role and place of international law.

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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICSMathematics and statistics play a part in almost all daily activities. They’re at the heart of advances in science and technology, as well as being indispensable problem-solving and decision-making tools in many areas of life. Mathematical and statistical knowledge is much sought after by employers for a wide variety of jobs.

You don’t need to have studied mathematics to an advanced level at school to study one of our OU level 1 modules. If you’ve already studied some mathematics or statistics at university, or equivalent, you may be interested in one of our more specialised modules at OU level 2 or OU level 3.

OU LEVEL 1

DISCOVERING MATHEMATICS (MU123)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



This key introductory OU level 1 module provides a gentle start to the study of mathematics. It’ll help you to integrate mathematical ideas into your everyday thinking and build your confidence in using and learning mathematics. You’ll cover statistical, graphical, algebraic, trigonometric and numerical concepts and techniques, and be introduced to mathematical modelling. Formal calculus isn’t included and you aren’t expected to have any previous knowledge of algebra. The skills introduced will be needed if you plan to study more mathematics modules, such as Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) and useful in other areas, such as computing, science, technology, social science, humanities, business and education.

ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS 1 (MST124)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: MU123 or equivalent prior study



This key introductory module provides a broad and enjoyable foundation for university-level mathematics, but you do require some prior knowledge. It teaches you the essential ideas and techniques that underpin university-level study in mathematics and mathematical subjects such as physics, engineering and economics. You’ll study a range of fundamental topics – including calculus, vectors, matrices and complex numbers – and use mathematical software to solve problems. You’ll also develop your skills in communicating results and defining problems. This isn’t a module for beginners.

ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS 2 (MST125)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: MST124 (or taken at the same time)



Essential mathematics 2 builds on the concepts and techniques in Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) to provide a complete foundation for higher-level mathematics studies. You’ll be introduced to a broad range of enjoyable and essential topics, such as proof, differential equations, mechanics and discrete mathematics, as well as extending your knowledge of calculus and its applications. You’ll use mathematical software, and learn how to typeset mathematics. To study this module, you should have a sound knowledge of relevant mathematics as provided by Essential mathematics 1, in particular basic calculus.

INTRODUCING STATISTICS (M140)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



Today, more than ever, statistics is part of our lives. From this key introductory module, you’ll learn how to use basic statistical tools and quantitative methods that are useful in business, government, industry, medicine, the economy, and most academic subjects. Topics covered include summarising data, examining relationships, randomness and sampling distributions, probability, testing hypotheses, and estimation. Using data from a range of applications, you’ll learn practical statistical techniques and fundamental principles, as well as using software and a calculator to analyse data. The skills introduced will be ideal if you plan to study more statistics modules or if you encounter data in another subject or your daily life.


ANALYSING DATA (M248)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: MST124


This module explores basic statistical concepts for analysing and interpreting data. The emphasis is on the practical side, although some of the underlying theory is also included. MINITAB and other software supplied with the module are used to analyse data and develop your understanding of statistical concepts – use of a computer is therefore essential, and you’ll receive detailed guidance for all the computer activities. The module covers models for data, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and regression. To study this module, you should have mathematical competence at the level developed by Essential mathematics 1 (MST124). Prior exposure to statistics at the level developed by Introducing statistics (M140) would be an advantage, but is not essential.

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MATHEMATICAL METHODS (MST224)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: MST124


This module is designed to teach you about a variety of mathematical methods which are used in modelling through their application to solving real world problems. These methods include differential equations, linear algebra and vector calculus. You’ll become familiar with new mathematical skills mainly by using pencil and paper and by thinking. This module will give you a good foundation for higher-level study and is essential preparation for most OU level 3 mathematics, statistics or physics modules. To study this module, you should have a sound knowledge of algebra, calculus, and geometry as provided by the appropriate OU level 1 study.

MATHEMATICAL METHODS, MODELS AND MODELLING (MST210)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: MST125


Solve real problems by finding out how they’re transformed into mathematical models and learning the methods of solution. This module covers classical mechanical models as well as some non-mechanical models such as population dynamics and methods including vector algebra, differential equations, calculus (including several variables and vector calculus), matrices, methods for three-dimensional problems, and numerical methods. Teaching is supported and enhanced by use of a computer algebra package. This module is essential for higher level study of applied mathematics. To study this module, you’ll need a sound knowledge of mathematics as developed in Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) and Essential mathematics 2 (MST125) or equivalent.

Students without internet access cannot undertake the group work activity of this module and may lose marks in part of the assessment as a result – please get in touch with your OU contact who’ll go through your options with you.

PRACTICAL MODERN STATISTICS (M249)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: M248 or M140 and MST124


The module introduces four major topics of modern applied statistics: medical statistics, time series, multivariate analysis, and Bayesian statistics. It’s ideal if you’ve already studied a general introductory statistics module and wish to broaden your knowledge of the field. The module emphasises underlying principles and practical applications rather than technical details. Use of a computer is an essential component – the module includes SPSS and WinBUGS software, which you’ll use to analyse data and develop your understanding of statistics. To study this module, you should have a sound knowledge of basic mathematics as provided by the appropriate OU level 1 module, and statistical competence at the level developed by the appropriate OU level 2 study.

PURE MATHEMATICS (M208)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: MST125


Pure mathematics is one of the oldest creative human activities and this module introduces its main topics. Group theory explores sets of mathematical objects that can be combined – such as numbers, which can be added or multiplied, or rotations and reflections of a shape, which can be performed in succession. Linear Algebra explores 2- and 3-dimensional space and systems of linear equations, and develops themes arising from the links between these topics. Analysis, the foundation of calculus, covers operations such as differentiation and integration, arising from infinite limiting processes. To study this module, you should have a sound knowledge of relevant mathematics as provided by the appropriate OU level 1 study.


APPLICATIONS OF PROBABILITY (M343)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: M248 and MST210


This module introduces models to describe patterns of events that occur in time (such as earthquakes), and in space (for instance, the occurrence of a species of plant). Situations that occur only at discrete time points, including the ruin of a gambler, are studied. Probability models are developed for those situations, such as the spread of an epidemic, in which events may occur at any time. The module ends with other situations involving probability including genetics and changes in stock market prices. You are expected to be reasonably competent in calculus and algebra.

COMPLEX ANALYSIS (M337)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: M208, MST210 or MST224


Complex analysis is a rich subject that is of foundational importance in mathematics and science. This module develops the theory of functions of a complex variable, emphasising their geometric properties and indicating some applications. In studying the module, you’ll consolidate many of the mathematical ideas and methods that you have learned in earlier modules, and it will set you in good stead for tackling further fields of study in mathematics, engineering and physics.

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DETERMINISTIC AND STOCHASTIC DYNAMICS (MS327)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: MST210 or MST224


Deterministic and stochastic dynamics is designed to be studied as your first applied mathematics module at OU level 3. It introduces core topics in applied mathematics at this level and is structured around three books: Fundamental concepts of dynamics; Deterministic dynamics; and Stochastic processes and diffusion. The module will use the Maxima computer algebra system to illustrate how computers are used to explore properties of dynamical systems. To study this module, you should have a good prior knowledge of the subject area, including differential equations, and some knowledge of mechanics, as provided by the appropriate OU level 2 study.

FURTHER PURE MATHEMATICS (M303)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: M208


This module covers important topics in the theory of pure mathematics including: number theory; the algebraic theory of rings and fields; and metric spaces. You’ll develop your understanding of group theory and real analysis and will see how some of these ideas are applied to cryptography and fractals. To successfully study this module, you must have a keen interest in pure mathematics and ideally should already have studied pure mathematics at OU level 2 as provided by our level 2 module, Pure mathematics (M208).

GRAPHS, NETWORKS AND DESIGN (MT365)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: MST124 and MST1251 (recommended)1


This module is about using ideas from discrete mathematics to model problems, and representing these ideas through diagrams. The word ‘graphs’ refers to diagrams consisting of points joined by lines. These points may correspond to chemical atoms, towns, electrical terminals or anything that can be connected in pairs. The lines may be chemical bonds, roads, wires or other connections. The main topics of mathematical interest are graphs and digraphs; network flows; block designs; geometry; codes; and mathematical modelling. Application areas covered include communications; structures and mechanisms; electrical networks; transport systems; and computer science. To study this module, you should have a sound knowledge of relevant mathematics provided by the appropriate OU level 2 study.1 And 60 credits from OU level 2 modules in mathematics, science or technology.

MATHEMATICAL METHODS AND FLUID MECHANICS (MST326)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: MST210


Half of this module is about modelling simple fluid flows; the other half is about mathematical methods. You’ll learn how to solve ordinary and partial differential equations such as: Laplace’s equation, the wave equation and the diffusion equation; some vector field theory; and Fourier analysis. The fluid mechanical aspects of the module will give you a good understanding of modelling in the context of fluids. To study this module, you should have a sound knowledge of ordinary differential equations, vector calculus, multiple integrals, basic particle mechanics and some knowledge of partial differential equations and Fourier series as provided by the appropriate OU level 2 study.

OPTIMIZATION (M373)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: M208 or MST210 or MST224


This module will interest you if you need to create mathematical models or if you use numerical software in industry, science, commerce or research. It’s concerned with the skills needed to represent real optimization problems as mathematical models, and with techniques used in numerical analysis and operational research for solving these models by computer. Explaining how and when modelling and numerical techniques can be applied, the module covers solutions of non-linear equations; systems of linear and non-linear equations and mathematical modelling; linear and integer programming; and non-linear optimization for unconstrained and constrained minimisation problems. Knowledge from OU level 2 study of calculus and matrices is assumed.

MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (M347)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: MST125, M248, M249 (recommended)


This module provides you with the mathematical underpinning for statistical methods in general and – in particular – for other OU statistics modules. You’ll gain a thorough grounding in mathematical statistics, together with generic skills. You’ll study distribution theory, leading on to the theory of statistical inference developed under both classical and Bayesian approaches. In the classical case, you’ll focus on maximum likelihood estimation. You’ll also explore the development of these ideas in the context of linear modelling (regression and extensions). To study this module, you should have a sound knowledge of basic statistical ideas and competence in calculus, algebra and matrices, as provided by the appropriate OU level 1 and 2 study.

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PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLINGPsychology pervades all aspects of our everyday lives, which means that a basic grounding in psychology can enrich our understanding of our personal, professional and social lives.

Our more general modules in psychology will appeal to those seeking to work in a diverse range of areas, as well as to those considering a qualification in psychology and wishing to explore the subject a little first.

OU LEVEL 1

INVESTIGATING PSYCHOLOGY 1 (DE100)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DD102 (recommended)


25 Jan 2020 – register by 9 Jan 2020

Drawing on a wide range of studies and some classic pieces of psychological research, this OU level 1 module provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the study of psychology. You'll explore the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and find out how psychological research addresses real-life issues with an opportunity to conduct a psychological study of your own. You'll be provided with two textbooks and access to a study guide, audio-visual material and activities which are designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills.


LIVING PSYCHOLOGY: FROM THE EVERYDAY TO THE EXTRAORDINARY (DD210)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DE100 (recommended)


This module draws on classic and contemporary theory and research in psychology and applies them to a broad range of contexts. You’ll learn how psychologists have studied both practical and theoretical issues, such as nationalism or sexuality, with a particular emphasis on understanding and solving problems that directly affect people’s lives. You’ll explore core academic areas of psychology as set out by the British Psychological Society (e.g. social, cognitive, developmental) and applied aspects of professional practice (e.g. clinical, forensic, counselling). You’ll also develop your understanding of psychological research methods, along with other useful academic and employability skills.


ADVANCING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (DD317)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DE100 & DD210 (recommended)


Social psychologists study people as social beings, looking at their relationships and shared experiences in context. This module discusses social psychology’s insights into life and people in a globalised and fast changing 21st century world. The module explores current issues in contemporary UK society, including gender, multiculturalism, immigration, global conflicts and work. You’ll learn about recent research findings and different social psychological theories and approaches, including a critical approach towards psychology itself. As preparation for future study, work and life activities, you’ll develop the academic and communication skills you need to study independently and follow your own interests.

COUNSELLING AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY: INVESTIGATING CRIME AND THERAPY (DD310)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DE100 & DD210 (recommended)


This module draws on recent theoretical debates and research to critically explore the fascinating relationship between counselling and forensic psychology. You’ll learn about media representations of crime and therapy and the role of sociocultural issues in both forensic and therapeutic work. You’ll be introduced to the most common and effective therapeutic approaches for working with offenders/victims of crime, and explore therapeutic and forensic aspects around sex and sexuality. You’ll develop an understanding of the dichotomies and emerging themes in this area and the challenges of providing therapy in a forensic setting.

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SCIENCEThe more you look into science, the more fascinating it becomes. It’s all about creativity, discovery and problem solving. Science is all around us, continuously unfolding and giving us the chance to improve our world’s future.

Advances in areas such as communications, food production, healthcare and transport all depend on fresh knowledge emerging from science’s many disciplines.

Study science with the OU and you’ll enhance your understanding of the world and enrich your intellectual and personal development.

If you want to explore a science subject without committing yourself to an undergraduate qualification, some of the following modules could be of interest. Please remember that the OU level 2 and OU level 3 modules described are not intended for those new to university-level study.

OU LEVEL 1

QUESTIONS IN SCIENCE (S111)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None


25 Jan 2020 – register by 9 Jan 2020

This introductory science module encompasses astronomy and planetary science; biology; chemistry; earth and environmental sciences; and physics. A series of questions, starting with ‘Can you make a hole in water? and ‘How do you know what is alive?’, teach scientific thinking. This module develops generic study skills, maths skills and investigative skills alongside key concepts in science and is essential for progression to many OU level 2 modules.

SCIENCE AND HEALTH: AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH (SDK100)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



This key introductory module introduces the science of human health and is structured around eight globally important health topics, ranging from nutrition and infectious diseases to pain and breast cancer screening. Each topic integrates key concepts in the biological, chemical and physical sciences with psychology and health statistics to illuminate the causes of disease and disability and the consequence for individuals and populations. You’ll also develop the skills you need for further study of the health sciences, including evaluating evidence; handling numbers; presenting data; and writing skills.

SCIENCE: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE (S112)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S111 or SDK100 (recommended)


In this module, you’ll explore key ideas that underpin the study of science disciplines at higher level. Following a week exploring scale, each subsequent week focuses on an area of a particular discipline – biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science and physics/astronomy. Materials and teaching are delivered online using a mix of interactive media; audio-visual, collaborative and independent activities. You’ll develop practical skills throughout the module, and in two distinct practical blocks – focusing on observation and control of variables – where you’ll choose activities suited to your interests. Towards the end of the module, you’ll choose which subject areas you wish to study in more detail.


CELL BIOLOGY (S294)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S111 (recommended), S112 or SDK100


Cell biology explores the fascinating and diverse world of cells, from single-celled micro-organisms to the specialised cells that form complex tissues in plants and animals. It develops the key aspects of cell and molecular biology introduced in Science and health: an evidence-based approach (SDK100). The origins of cells and the generation of cell diversity, as well as the common features of cellular structure and function – how they obtain energy, synthesise new molecules, communicate, proliferate and survive – are explored. There’s an emphasis on the fundamental importance of cell biology in modern science, particularly in relation to cell technologies and health.

You are advised not to take Cell Biology (S294) as your first OU level 2 module. It’s essential that you establish whether or not your prior study gives you a sound basis on which to tackle the module. You should refer to the ‘Are you ready for S294?’ document (available from The Students in Secure Environments team), to help you to decide whether you already have the recommended background knowledge or experience to start the module or whether you need a little extra preparation.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (S206)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S111 (recommended)


This module spans biology, chemistry, earth science and physics, drawing them together in a holistic approach to studying the environment. You’ll investigate air, water, earth, life and cycles and explore the processes, interactions and feedback mechanisms operating within different environments. This module will allow you to develop skills and apply your learning. By the end, you’ll be able to make critical analyses of environmental processes and structures, e.g. landforms, soils, water flows and habitats of flora and fauna, and comment on anthropogenic influences and their likely consequences.

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HUMAN BIOLOGY (SK299)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: SDK100


You’ll learn about the major human body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, endocrine, nervous, digestive, reproductive) and their major dysfunctions, as well as looking at multifactorial conditions related to lifestyle choices. While learning the basic science, the material will also emphasise the richness of interactions between the individual and their environment. You’ll learn human biology in an interdisciplinary context; relatable to a variety of backgrounds, whether science, technology, the humanities or the health professions. This will enable you to appreciate how such knowledge is relevant to issues in health and disease.

PHYSICS: FROM CLASSICAL TO QUANTUM (S217)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S111 or SM123 (recommended)


This wide-ranging module teaches general physics with an emphasis both on the concepts and their basic numerical description, as well as their application. The module is presented in 25 units (plus a maths revision unit). It covers classical mechanics; electric and gravitational fields and potentials; electromagnetism and relativity; waves and optics; thermal and statistical physics; quantum physics and an introduction to its applications to solids, atoms and nuclei. Your problem-solving skills will be developed throughout the module and each unit is supported by diagrams, graphs, practical activities and audio-visual clips.

PLANETARY SCIENCE AND THE SEARCH FOR LIFE (S283)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S111 or SM123 (recommended)


This module tackles fundamental questions about our Solar System. How did it form and how has it evolved? Why aren’t all the planets like earth? How and why did life arise on earth? Has life arisen elsewhere in the Solar System or beyond, and could it be intelligent? You’ll look at the exploration of the Solar System by spacecraft; planetary processes such as volcanism and impacts; the structure of planets and their atmospheres; and asteroids, comets and meteorites. Although the module is intended for a wide range of people, a background in science is required.

SCIENCE AND SOCIETY (S201)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S111 (recommended)


This interdisciplinary science module extends the scientific understanding and skills you developed at OU level 1. You’ll explore several contrasting contemporary issues: food security and safety; water; engineering the climate; energy; and personalised medicine. Each topic focuses on questions where an understanding of science is important in decisions which face us as individuals and society. The topics are analysed both scientifically and in terms of four social themes: communication; risk; ethical issues; and decision-making. This module is also a useful means of acquiring the key skills and understanding required for further study of a range of science subjects.1 This module is expected to start for the last time in October 2019.


ELECTROMAGNETISM (SMT359)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S217 and MST224 or MST210 (recommended)


This module is concerned with the electromagnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation that pervade the world around you. It shows how the main ideas of electromagnetism can be encapsulated in the famous Maxwell’s equations. These can be used to explain the properties of light and radiowaves; the magnetic fields produced by brain activity; the way a television tube works; the transparency of the cornea in your eye; and many other phenomena. If you’re interested in the ways that physics and mathematics are used to understand the world around you, then this would be an appropriate module to study.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND PUBLIC HEALTH (SK320)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: See below


Infectious disease affects all our lives to varying degrees, often making front-page news: ‘New resistant strain of TB’, ‘Will bird flu cross over to humans?’ ‘Hospital infections reach epidemic proportions’, etc. This module approaches infectious disease from several perspectives – exploring the underlying biology, epidemiology, ecology and evolution of pathogens in relation to the extraordinary immune defences of their human hosts. You’ll learn how infections are diagnosed, how to study changes in the incidence of diseases and investigate strategies for treatment and control through detailed case studies. You’ll also have the chance to study a disease or disease-related topic in detail.

It’s essential that you establish whether or not your prior study gives you a sound basis on which to tackle the module. The science faculty have produced a booklet: ‘Are you ready for SK320?’ to help you to decide whether you already have the recommended background knowledge or experience to start the module or whether you need a little extra preparation.

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SIGNALS AND PERCEPTION: THE SCIENCE OF THE SENSES (SD329)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: SDK100, SDK288 and SK299 (recommended)


This sensory neuroscience module uses fundamental concepts from biology, chemistry, physics and psychology to explain how we interact with our environment through the senses and is therefore an opportunity for you to study an interdisciplinary topic. For each of the senses, you’ll investigate how sensation begins with a stimulus that is converted into an electrical impulse; how that’s transmitted to the brain; and how the brain combines these messages – to arrive at a ‘perception of the stimulus’. The module is designed to be accessible to students pursuing a wide variety of degree studies.

THE QUANTUM WORLD (SM358)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: S217 and MST224 or MST210 (recommended)


If you’re interested in the fundamental laws of modern physics and how mathematics is used to state and apply these laws, this module is for you. It surveys the physical principles, mathematical techniques and interpretation of quantum theory. The Schrödinger equation, the uncertainty principle, the exclusion principle, fermions and bosons, measurement probabilities, entanglement, perturbation theory and transition rates are all discussed. Applications include atoms, molecules, nuclei, solids, scanning tunnelling microscopy and quantum cryptography. The module also presents recent evidence relating to some of the most surprising and non-classical predictions of quantum mechanics.

SOCIAL SCIENCESThe social sciences curriculum offered by the OU is vibrant and topical. You can study modules that specialise in the various disciplines of the social sciences, including criminology, economics, geography, politics, social policy and sociology.

We also offer a number of innovative interdisciplinary modules based on the perspectives of a number of disciplines that provide you with a wide contextual understanding of social problems. Whichever module you choose, you’ll be equipped with skills and knowledge that will be of value to your personal development and career.

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ECONOMICS IN CONTEXT (DD126)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



Why are markets so powerful in most economies today? What is the role of the government in different economies, and how does this role shape opportunities of different people and firms? What explains global inequalities? Why is economic growth such a key economic goal in most countries today? Are there other goals economies could pursue? You’ll unravel similar questions, using insights from recent history, key economic thinkers, and drawing on economic perspectives and examples. This module is a building block towards a critical perspective on economics and economic choices for our daily lives.

INTRODUCING THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (DD102)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



This key introductory OU level 1 module provides an ideal introduction to the social sciences – psychology, social policy and criminology, geography and environment, politics and international studies, economics and sociology. You’ll explore a wide range of topics which shape the nature of contemporary UK society; from questions of identity, inequalities and differences to consumerism and environment, and issues of social order, disorder and governance. Using a blend of text, audio and video materials, you’ll be equipped with a range of skills for independent study and for your personal and working life.

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INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (DD105)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



This module is an ideal introduction to one of the key areas of social sciences as it offers you an informed understanding of how criminal law is applied and its connection to social order/disorder, as well as criminal justice. On a week-by-week basis, you’re introduced to different case studies encouraging you to think critically about the relationship between state, power and crime and the factors influencing the definition, contestation and deconstruction of crime in modern societies. Your studies are integrated with a range of skills that’ll also provide a solid basis for progression to an OU level 2 module in this subject.

INVESTIGATING THE SOCIAL WORLD (DD103)


STUDY WEEKS: 30




This multidisciplinary module uses a range of learning technologies to help you understand how social scientists investigate the social world. Drawing on the subjects of criminology, social policy, economics, environmental studies, geography, international studies, politics and sociology, you’ll explore a wide range of everyday topics. Through the module’s investigative and thematic approach you’ll learn the methods, perspectives and tools of the social sciences, further developing your analytical and evaluative skills. This module will help you decide your specialisation at OU level 2, and equip you with a range of skills for further independent study, and for your personal and working life.

YOU AND YOUR MONEY (DB125)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None



This innovative module sets personal finance against its wider social, economic and political background, providing a gentle introduction to aspects of economics, while also giving you practical tools and ideas on how to manage your own money effectively. The module is structured around four themes: the changing economic, political and social context; individuals, households and other relationships; economics and the real world; and the life course and financial planning. You’ll study income, expenditure, debt, savings and investments, housing, insurance, pensions and caring, critically appraising the balance between personal and social responsibility for financial well-being.


ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY (DD213)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: None


This module starts with the question: how do social science perspectives change the way we understand and respond to the major environmental challenges of our time? You’ll explore how understandings of environment and society had profound and unequal consequences for people and ecosystems across the planet, in the age of the Anthropocene. You’ll also explore ways of understanding environmental and societal issues that are entangled in cultural, economic, social, and political terms and look at how these can provide the resources required to value environments differently and to build new models of responsibility required to navigate the Anthropocene.

RUNNING THE ECONOMY (DD209)


STUDY WEEKS: 30



This module responds to the need to understand the problems of running national and global economies in the wake of a major economic crisis. It starts with macroeconomics, looking at how economies work from global and integrated perspectives. It then moves to microeconomics, drilling down into the behaviour of people, firms and governments. This combined analysis allows you to start exploring how policy affects, and is affected by, the economy and its constituent members. Using a simulator, you’ll apply what you have learned, taking on the role of an economic analyst to make or advise on policy choices.

THE USES OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (DD206)


STUDY WEEKS: 30



This interdisciplinary module investigates how social science is used to make sense of everyday dilemmas such as sustaining relationships, making a living, finding a place to live, being part of a community, or making one’s voice heard. The module explores how social scientists use evidence and data, theories and explanations, and norms and values to make sense of social life. By studying this module you’ll develop the practical skills and intellectual resources required to analyse the ways in which social science can be used both to understand and to shape our social lives.1 This module is expected to start for the last time in October 2019.

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UNDERSTANDING CRIMINOLOGY (DD212)


STUDY WEEKS: 30



This module introduces you to the many ways criminologists seek to explain crime, victims of crime and the role of criminal justice. Through the use of engaging topics, each study week begins with examples of crimes or criminal justice problems that you may recognise from the news, other media outlets and popular culture. It will gently introduce you to different criminological concepts and theories and you’ll actively engage and explore these through the use of virtual learning environment activities and written assessment. You’ll become equipped with the skills needed to understand theories and concepts about crime, and will advance your understanding of everyday social issues that may influence crime and victims of crime.

UNDERSTANDING POLITICS: IDEAS AND INSTITUTIONS IN THE MODERN WORLD (DD211)


STUDY WEEKS: 30



What is politics? Who’s engaged in politics locally, nationally and internationally? How do we study politics? This module answers questions like these and explores how political ideas, institutions and processes help govern our world. Using a range of study materials, you’ll explore the interrelationships between politicians, pundits and publics. You’ll learn the key practical skills that are used to explore and explain the ways in which politics, in all its forms, helps order the social world and provide for the governance of persons and the administration of things.


CRIME AND JUSTICE (DD301)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DD102 (and DD208 discontinued) (recommended)


Crime, disorder, and justice are increasingly pressing concerns across the world. Fear of crime and proliferating global threats contribute to an increasing sense of insecurity. Local concerns – for example street crime – are now accompanied by twenty-first century global concerns about human trafficking, cyber-crime, terrorism and human rights violations to name but a few. These ‘threats’ have implications for justice, as the boundaries between crime control and civil liberties are being increasingly redrawn. You’ll explore crime and justice in both global and local contexts, and in particular the way that crime and justice are being continually redefined by global economic, social and political change.1 This module is expected to start for the last time in October 2019.

DOING ECONOMICS: PEOPLE, MARKETS AND POLICY (DD309)


STUDY WEEKS: 30



This module teaches economic theories that explain the behaviour of people in households, firms, markets and governments. It presents alternative economic explanations that will enable you to make your own critical judgements of which theory serves which purpose best. The module also equips you with the research skills that you’ll need to conduct your own project on a topic you want to know more about. At the end of the module, you should have developed a more critical view of the socio-economic world in which you live.

MAKING SOCIAL WORLDS (DD308)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DD102 and DD208 (discontinued) (recommended)


In order to survive, human beings live in social worlds which create security, foster stable attachment between individuals and things, and regulate behaviour. This accessible, vocationally relevant module demonstrates how sociological approaches can be applied to make sense of these processes – investigating how they work and how they sometimes fail. Through topics such as medicine, the family, money and reality television, you’ll explore how social experience is shaped by the material world, and made meaningful through culture.

The module is ideal if you have previously studied the social sciences and want to consolidate your understanding of sociology.

MODERN POLITICAL IDEAS (DD316)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DD103, DD211 (recommended)


In this module you’ll be investigating what political ideas are, how they’re generated and the impact they have locally, nationally and internationally in shaping our world. You’ll see how political ideas are studied, assess their significance and discover which thinkers and theorists best help us explore and understand the modern political world. In addition, you’ll be encouraged to draw on your own independent study of political ideas and political thinkers. You’ll become equipped with the key practical skills needed to carry out research, draw on critical reflection and enable you to learn more of the writing and evaluative skills used to explore and evaluate political ideas.

PERSONAL LIVES AND SOCIAL POLICY (DD305)


STUDY WEEKS: 30

PRIOR STUDY: DD102 and DD208 (discontinued) (recommended)


How has social policy influenced ideas and values about parenthood? How have relations of care changed in a contemporary global economy? How have ‘welfare to work’ initiatives changed the meaning of ‘work’ in social policy? This module uses three key topics – Sexualities, Care and Work – to explore how individuals shape and are shaped by policy making and welfare practices and how social policy is organised, represented and experienced – opening up challenging questions about the policymaking process both in the past and in contemporary society.1 This module is expected to start for the last time in October 2019.

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SPORT, FITNESS AND COACHINGOur sport, fitness and coaching modules are suitable for sport coaches, fitness instructors, personal trainers, and aspiring managers or teachers, including those working on a voluntary basis. You’ll develop a more sophisticated insight into the scientific, instructional and management principles that underpin sport and fitness leadership roles and the importance of interpersonal skills and customer care.

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INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND FITNESS (E117)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This key introductory module is for you if you have a general or professional interest in sport, recreation and fitness. It will provide you with a sound knowledge of some of the key underpinning concepts within sport and fitness, including: the organisation of sports/fitness provision in the UK; the benefits of physical activity; fitness training principles; nutrition; and a range of contemporary issues. You’ll be able to apply your understanding to your own participation in sport or exercise, or to careers in the field – such as exercise instruction or sports coaching.

WORKING WITH PEOPLE IN SPORT AND FITNESS (E119)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This is a work-related module that’s invaluable if you work, or are intending to work, in sport and fitness. It’ll be of particular value to sports coaches and fitness trainers who are interested in developing their personal skills and becoming more effective as practitioners. The module uses a reflective approach to developing personal skills such as communication, motivation, team working and leadership, and learning physical skills.


MAKING YOUR COACHING CERTIFICATE COUNT (EXC224)


STUDY WEEKS: 16

PRIOR STUDY: E117, E119 and E217 (recommended)

START: 1 Feb 2020 – register by 9 Jan 2020

This module develops your practice as a coach by linking your coaching experience to knowledge of training standards, professionalism, ethics, models of learning and sector employment issues. The assessment for this module allows your Level 2 UK-accredited coaching certificate, from an established sport with a recognised National Governing Body (NGB), to count towards your OU study. If you have not obtained an appropriate certificate in the last eight years, you’ll need to identify and complete one in parallel with your OU studies for compulsory submission at the end of the module.

This module can only be studied as part of a qualification.

MAKING YOUR EXERCISE INSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE COUNT (EXF224)


STUDY WEEKS: 16

PRIOR STUDY: E117, E119 and E217 (recommended)

START: 1 Feb 2020 – register by 9 Jan 2020

This module develops your practice as an instructor by linking your instructional experience to knowledge of training standards, professionalism, ethics, models of learning and sector employment issues. The assessment for this module allows your Level 2 Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) accredited exercise instruction certificate to count towards your OU study. If you have not obtained an appropriate certificate in the last eight years, you’ll need to identify and complete one in parallel with your OU studies for compulsory submission at the end of the module.

This module can only be studied as part of a qualification.

SPORT AND CONDITIONING SCIENCE INTO PRACTICE (E217)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: E117 or E119 (recommended)


This module is aimed at sports coaches, exercise professionals and sports enthusiasts wanting to develop their scientific knowledge and observational skills in sport and exercise. By investigating and applying aspects of sports science, including physiology, movement analysis, training methods and conditioning theory, you’ll enhance your understanding of human movement and performance. Throughout the module, you’ll be considering work-related perspectives so you come back to the principle of applying theory to practice. Some optional choices will allow you to explore areas of interest in greater depth.

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SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY: A CASE STUDY APPROACH (E233)


STUDY WEEKS: 21

PRIOR STUDY: E117, E119, E217 and EXC224 or EXF224 (recommended)


In this module you’ll explore common psychological issues in sport and exercise and learn to recognise situations where psychological theory can be applied in real-life cases. Research summaries are used alongside case studies to help you engage with recent literature. You’ll cover some of the key topics in sport and exercise psychology such as: anxiety; self-confidence; concentration; group dynamics; the psychology of injury; exercise dependence; and mental skills training used by psychologists. This module is suitable if you have a general interest in sport and exercise psychology or are working in the field in roles such as exercise instruction or sports coaching.1 This module is expected to start for the last time in October 2019.

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SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY IN ACTION (E235)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: None


This module explores topics associated with sport and exercise psychology and introduces you to their relevance to a range of roles, such as coach, athlete, fitness participant or health professional. You’ll learn knowledge and skills that can be applied to situations you’re familiar with, can inform your practice, and can help you develop both yourself and those you work with.


EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT AND EXERCISE (E314)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: E117, E119, E217, EXC224 or EXF224, E233 (recommended)


In this engaging module you’ll explore the research behind a range of contemporary sport and exercise issues. Through critical analysis of the interaction between academic and media sources you’ll investigate fascinating questions within topics such as nutrition, gender, recovery and children. You’ll also undertake a detailed investigation on one contemporary issue that you’ll select from a range of options. This module is suitable for you if you have a broad interest and an inquisitive nature regarding contemporary aspects of sport, or work in the sector.

EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (E313)


STUDY WEEKS: 31

PRIOR STUDY: E117, E119, E217, EXC224 or EXF224, E233 (recommended)


In this module you’ll explore some of the most significant psychological factors influencing the development of participants in sport. Through critical analysis of relevant research and psychological theory, you’ll consider the psycho-developmental influences of factors, such as families, coach-athlete interactions and transitional stages, on an individual’s pathway in sport. This module is suitable for you if you have an interest in sport and exercise psychology or are working in this field in a coaching role. While the module is focused predominantly on sports performance, it does also consider some aspects of exercise participation.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY

Postgraduate study can develop valuable transferable skills such as project management, research skills and critical thinking. Some qualifications may allow you to take a more vocational or professional direction and add additional skills to improve your employability.

WHAT POSTGRADUATE STUDY IS LIKE

There are some distinct differences between undergraduate and postgraduate study, which include:

– level of proficiency and specialist knowledge

– career focus and relevance

– independent or self-directed study requirements

– demands on the student (time, organisation, motivation, commitment etc.)

– learning style and course materials (in many cases, predominantly online delivery)

– depth of enquiry, scholarship and communication

– organisation and assessment of coursework

– student cohort, peer and tutor interaction

– study intensity and workload

To help you consider if taking the next step and embarking on postgraduate study is for you, we’d encourage you to complete both of our free OpenLearn courses: ‘Succeeding in postgraduate study’ (24 hours) and ‘Are you ready for postgraduate study?’ (20 hours, designed to be studied over two weeks). Please contact us for more information on how to access these free courses.

STUDENT SUPPORT

We’re keen to support and encourage our students in secure environments to progress on to postgraduate study, however facilitating and delivering postgraduate modules in a secure environment can present obstacles to overcome. Online delivery, online tuition, the requirement for independent academic research (usually undertaken online via the OU Library) and in some cases, collaborative work can all present challenges to the delivery of these modules in prisons and secure units. Accessibility of modules depends very much on your individual circumstances and the specific requirements for the module you wish to study. In practice, this does mean that some modules may not be accessible to you until you are released/discharged or in open conditions with ROTL agreed. However, we do have some modules that have been successfully studied in closed conditions by our students. We consider every enquiry on an individual basis and will provide tailored advice and guidance on your options.

DEVELOPING OUR CURRICULUM

We’re currently working with our academic colleagues to make our postgraduate curriculum more accessible to our learners in secure environments. In the near future, we hope to offer a more

clearly defined postgraduate curriculum and qualification pathways. We’ve recently introduced a Study Support Partner scheme in response to feedback from students, which allows students in secure environments to access our library resources, facilitated by OU student volunteers. We’re also planning to introduce secure tablets or laptops in some environments on a trial basis this year. We hope this will improve in-cell access to digital study resources and eventually this will enable many more students to study at postgraduate level. Initially we are only trialing this in a few prisons, but we hope to extend this project over the next two years.

NEXT STEPS

If you’re considering postgraduate study and would like further advice and guidance on your options, please get in touch. We’ll send you our Postgraduate Enquiry Pack which provides further information and an application form to complete. It can take a considerable amount of time from the start of your enquiry for a decision to be made and for appropriate support and resources to be put in place for postgraduate study. To allow sufficient time, you should plan to submit your Expression of Interest Form no later than three months before the final enrolment deadline for the module.

POSTGRADUATE ENQUIRY AND APPLICATION PROCESS

INITIAL ENQUIRY– Get in touch with our Student Registration Team for Students in Secure Environments via your education department (or OU contact within your establishment) and we’ll send you a copy

of your our Postgraduate Enquiry Pack

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST– Complete and submit the Postgraduate

Expression of Interest Form

– Start to make enquiries about your funding options

APPROVAL PROCESS– We’ll advocate on your behalf and approach the

Faculty to establish if the module(s) you have identified can be made accessible.

– We’ll contact you to advise if approval has been granted for your chosen module.

– We’ll offer advice and guidance if your original choice of module(s) cannot be made accessible

REGISTRATION PROCESS– If approval is granted, contact our Student Registration

Team to start the registration process

– Secure funding

– Complete registration

– If you’re not an OU graduate, you will be asked to provide documentary evidence of your qualifications

CONSIDER STUDY OPTIONS

– Is now the right time for study? Will you have access to the support you need? If you’re an OU graduate, have you accessed

our Careers and Employability Service?

– Work through ‘Succeeding in Postgraduate Study’ and ‘Are You Ready for Postgraduate Study’ OpenLearn courses

– Discuss your plans with your education department (or OU contact within your establishment) and clarify how

they can support and facilitate your studies

– Contact us to seek advice and guidance prior to taking the next step

FOR STUDENTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES

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MA OR MSc OPENThis masters degree allows you to create a personalised qualification across a range of disciplines. You’ll expand your discipline-related knowledge at masters level, gain broader subject-specific knowledge and pursue further professional development in areas that align with your employment needs and professional aspirations.

There are two routes through this 180-credit qualification:

ROUTE ONE

You can study 180 credits and specialise within one of the following broadly related study areas:

– Arts, Humanities and Language

– Education, Psychology and Health Science

– Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

ROUTE TWO

You can choose to study 120 credits, specialising within one study area (as route one) and take up to 60 credits from any other study area, including:

– Further professional development modules.

PLANNING YOUR STUDIES

Some restrictions or pre-requisites may apply to certain modules within this qualification. You should refer to individual module entry requirements and module descriptions to ensure that you are adequately prepared before you register for this qualification.

Currently we only have a limited range of postgraduate modules available for students in secure environments, but we’re working hard to increase this. Each application is considered on an individual basis, so ask your education department to contact us regarding your study intentions.

AT A GLANCE

COURSE CODE F81

TOTAL CREDITS 180

START DATESSep 2019Oct 2019Nov 2019Feb 2020May 2020

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry to this qualification will typically require a bachelors degree or equivalent qualification relevant to your intended specialist area of study.

If you have other study or experience that you believe equips you to take this qualification, you can still apply but must supply evidence of your study or experience.



– Examinations



Study 180 credits specialising within

one of the following broad study areas:

Arts, Humanities and Language

Education, Psychology and Health Science

Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics

MA OR MSc OPEN

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Mathematics

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Mathematics

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FIND OUT MOREYou should ask your education department or learning centre to contact us for more information about current postgraduate modules and qualifications available for study in secure environments.


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INDEX OF QUALIFICATIONS

Course Code Qualification Title Page Number

R14 BA (Hons) Arts and Humanities 28–35

Q91 BA (Hons) Business Management 50–53

Q85 BA (Hons) Classical Studies 36–37

R28 BSc (Hons) Combined STEM 26–27

R21 BA (Hons) Criminology 76–77

Q98 BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology 68–69

R46 BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology 78–79

R30 BA (Hons) Economics 80–81

Q39 BA (Hons) English Language and Literature 38–39

Q66 BA (Hons) English Literature 40–41

Q86 BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing 42–43

T16 Certificate of Higher Education in Environment 56–57

Q99 BA (Hons) Environmental Studies 54–55

R16 BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Science 72–73

T18 Certificate of Higher Education in Health Sciences 74

Q01 BA (Hons) History 44–45

Q97 BA (Hons) History and Politics 46–47

Q11 BA (Hons) International Studies 82–83

Q30 BA (Hons) Language Studies 58–61

Q31 BSc (Hons) Mathematics 62–63

Q77 BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics 64–65

W43 Diploma of Higher Education in Mathematical Sciences 66–67

T11 Certificate of Higher Education in Natural Sciences 75

QD BA/BSc (Hons) Open 22–25

Q43 BA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychological Studies 70–71

Q45 BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics 84–85

R45 BA (Hons) Religion, Philosophy and Ethics 48–49

R23 BA (Hons) Social Sciences 86–91

Q76 BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching 92–93

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Module Code Module Title Page Number

A105 Voices, texts and material culture 96

A111 Discovering the arts and humanities 96

A215 Creative writing 97

A222 Exploring philosophy 98

A223 Early modern Europe: society and culture: c1500 - 1780 97

A224 Inside music 99

A225 The British Isles and the modern world, 1789 - 1914 100

A226 Exploring art and visual culture 97

A227 Exploring religion 98

A229 Exploring the classical world 98

A230 Reading and studying literature 99

A275 Reading classical Greek 99

A326 Empire: 1492 - 1975 101

A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds 102

A332 Why is religion controversial? 103

A333 Key questions in philosophy 102

A335 Literature in transition 1800 to the present 102

A340 The Roman empire 103

A342 Central questions in the study of music 101

A344 Art and its global histories 100

A363 Advanced creative writing 100

B100 An introduction to business and management 104

B124 Fundamentals of accounting 104

B206 Understanding customers 107

B207 Shaping business opportunities 106

B208 Developing leadership 105

B291 Financial accounting 105

B292 Management accounting 106

B293 Financial accounting in context 105

B294 Financial analysis and decision making 106

B302 Strategic management 108

B324 Marketing and society 108

B392 Advanced management accounting 107

B628 Managing 1: organisations and people 107

B629 Managing 2: marketing and finance 108

DB125 You and your money 136

DD102 Introducing the social sciences 135

DD103 Investigating the social world 136

DD105 Introduction to criminology 136

DD126 Economics in context 135

DD206 The uses of social science 137

DD209 Running the economy 137

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DD210 Living psychology: from the ordinary to the extraordinary 128

DD211 Understanding politics: ideas and institutions in the modern world 138

DD212 Understanding criminology 138

DD213 Environment and society 137

DD301 Crime and justice 138

DD305 Personal lives and social policy 139

DD308 Making social worlds 139

DD309 Doing economics: people, markets and policy 139

DD310 Counselling and forensic psychology 129

DD313 International relations: continuity and change in global politics 112

DD316 Modern political ideas 139

DD317 Advancing social psychology 129

DD319 Environmental policy in an international context 112

DE100 Investigating psychology 1 128

DST206 Environment: sharing a dynamic planet 111

E117 Introduction to sport and fitness 140

E119 Working with people in sport and fitness 140

E217 Sport and conditioning science into practice 141

E233 Sport exercise psychology: a case study approach 141

E235 Sport and exercise psychology in action 142

E302 Language and creativity 119

E304 Exploring English grammar 119

E313 Exploring psychological aspects of athletic development 142

E314 Exploring contemporary issues in sport and exercise 142

EA300 Children’s literature 101

EXC224 Making your coaching certificate count 140

EXF224 Making your exercise instruction certificate count 141

K240 Mental health and community 113

K314 Approaches to mental health 113

L101 Introducing English language studies 114

L112 French Studies 1 (intermediate) 115

L113 German Studies 1 (intermediate) 116

L116 Spanish Studies 1 (intermediate) 117

L150 Vivace: intermediate Italian 117

L161 Exploring languages and cultures 114

L192 Bon départ: beginners’ French 115

L193 Rundblick: beginners’ German 116

L194 Portales: beginners’ Spanish 117

L195 Andante: beginners’ Italian 116

L197 Di yī bù: beginners’ Chinese 115

L222 French studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world 118

L223 German Studies 2: language and culture of the German-speaking world 118

L226 Spanish Studies 2: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world 118

L310 Mises au point: advanced French 120


L313 Variationen: advanced German 120

L314 A buen puerto: advanced Spanish 120

LB170 Communication skills for business 104

M140 Introducing statistics 123

M208 Pure mathematics 125

M248 Analysing data 123

M249 Practical modern statistics 124

M250 Object-orientated Java programming 109

M303 Further pure mathematics 126

M337 Complex analysis 125

M343 Applications of probability 125

M347 Mathematical statistics 127

M373 Optimization 127

MS327 Deterministic and stochastic dynamics 126

MST124 Essential mathematics 1 122

MST125 Essential mathematics 2 123

MST210 Mathematical methods, models and modelling 124

MST224 Mathematical methods 124

MST326 Mathematical methods and fluid mechanisms 127

MT365 Graphs, networks and design 126

MU123 Discovering mathematics 122

S111 Questions in science 130

S112 Science: concepts and practices 131

S201 Science and society 133

S206 Environmental science 131

S217 Physics: from classical to quantum 132

S283 Planetary science and the search for life 132

S294 Cell biology 131

SD329 The science of the senses 134

SDK100 Science and health: an evidence-based approach 130

SDT306 Environment: responding to change 112

SK299 Human biology 132

SK320 Infectious disease and public health 133

SM358 The quantum world 134

SMT359 Electromagnetism 133

T213 Energy and sustainability 110

T356 Engineering small worlds: micro and nano technologies 110

T357 Structural integrity: designing against failure 110

TD223 International development: making sense of a changing world 111

U116 Environment: journeys through a changing world 111

U214 Worlds of English 119

W101 An introduction to law 121

W102 Law: concepts and perspectives 121

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