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Arts and Humanities (T32) CertHE
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Key Course Facts

Course Description

This certificate provides a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, music and English. You’ll expand your cultural horizons whilst learning to think and argue clearly. You can combine this with options that includes the opportunity to specialise further in the arts and humanities, or gain an introduction to a modern language, design, the social sciences, or business and management. world, Apart from sheer enjoyment, it offers excellent preparation for further study and will give your career prospects a boost.

Key features of the course

  • Develops your understanding of our rich cultural heritage from fascinating and diverse perspectives

  • Helps you practise and refine the skills of argument and analysis, enhancing your employability

  • Gives you the opportunity to choose from a range of subjects to study in more depth

  • Builds your study skills and knowledge giving you a solid foundation for further study

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Arts and Humanities (T32), CertHE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Arts and Humanities (T32) CertHE

England UK £6924
Northern Ireland £2208
Scotland £2256
Wales £2624
Ireland £6648
EU £6924
International £6924
Channel Islands £6924

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About The Open University

The Open University was established in 1969 in Milton Keynes, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The OU is among the most prestigious distance-learning institutions in the United Kingdom, enjoying numerous awards and accreditations, including Triple Crown status for their Business School.

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Student composition of The Open University

undergraduates:
79920
postgraduates:
3260
Total:
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Where is this programme taught

Distance Learning
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Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Arts and Humanities (T32) CertHE The Open University - - - £6924 £6924 - Milton Keynes online Part-time
International Foundation Programme (1 Year), College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences CertHE The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Women's Studies (Humanities) MA The University of York - - - £4995 £5295 £11125 £11950 - York On campus Part-time
Applied Medical Humanities PgCert Birkbeck, University of London - - - £3270 £6010 - London On campus Part-time
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