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This qualification will prepare you to become a professional counsellor – equipping you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills required.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

This module is an engaging introduction to the fascinating and challenging world of contemporary business and management for all OU business and management qualifications.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Embark on an exciting journey exploring world languages, transcending linguistic boundaries, and discovering practical ways to foster human connection, understanding, and effective intercultural communication.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Learn statistical and quantitative methods, including summarising, relationships, randomness, distribution, probability, hypothesis testing and estimation.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Designed to develop academic skills for further study, this introductory module offers insights into a range of subject areas, including science, engineering and design, environment, mathematics, computing and IT.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

A fast-track version of our Arts and Languages Access module – an ideal way to improve your study skills and prepare for a range of qualifications.

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Less than 16 hours per week	May 2027

Improve your study Skills and prepare for OU qualifications in Science, Engineering and Design, Environment, Mathematics and Technology.

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Less than 16 hours per week	May 2027

This short course, developed and presented in partnership with The Royal Photographic Society (RPS), will develop your ability to create and share digital photographs.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Produced collaboratively with the British Film Institute, this Open University online short course explores the relationship between media, politics, and society.

Part-time
Less than 16 hours per week

This is an introduction to the genre of travel writing, where you will read the work of travel writers and learn to write a piece of your own.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Learn about the English language, how it's used around the world, study a wide range of literary texts, and develop skills highly valued by employers.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Study our BCS-accredited computing and IT degree online and gain skills in networking, database systems, software development and more.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Study two languages, choosing from English, French, German and Spanish, and discover how language is structured and used in different contexts and cultures.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Build essential knowledge and skills for sport and fitness instructors and coaches and focus on scientific, instructional and leadership principles that support effective practice.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This diploma lets you combine the study of two languages. Choose from English, French, German and Spanish and explore how language is structured and used.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This flexible diploma combines computing and IT with business, design, mathematics, psychology or statistics as a second subject.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This broad introduction to how society is structured and works provides fascinating insights into everyday life in our communities, personal lives and workplaces.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Develops key skills for aspiring fitness professionals, covering core areas such as training, nutrition, motivation and leadership to support progression in sport and coaching roles.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This certificate offers an introduction to studying a choice of languages to varying levels; introduces the key concepts in language learning and develops study skills.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This certificate combines studying fundamental physics concepts: classical mechanics, fields, waves, relativity, and quantum physics, with practical activity.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This introduction to astronomy and planetary science investigates the stars, planets, galaxies, space exploration and the origin and evolution of the universe.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This certificate provides evidence of scientific literacy and numeracy in health contexts and builds skills in interpreting and analysing evidence.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Expand your drawing skills across traditional and experimental techniques and build a portfolio that reflects your unique artistic journey.

Part-time
16-18 hours per week

Explore all areas of the creative arts and develop your artistic and design skills in disciplines such as drawing, illustration, music, painting, photography, sculpture, and textiles.

Part-time
16-18 hours per week

Explore fine art techniques, contemporary studio practice, and creative thinking to develop your unique artistic expression.

Part-time
16-18 hours per week

Grow a rich, scientific understanding of the environment and learn how to tackle topical problems with our MEnv integrated masters degree.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

In our Master of Engineering (MEng) degree, you'll specialise in management, modelling and applications, environmental engineering, or mechanics and materials.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Our Master of Physics (MPhys) integrated masters degree combines undergraduate and postgraduate modules – choose from three start points and two routes.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

If you have already completed the Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice (or its equivalent), this top-up will give you a full honours degree.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Top up your existing engineering qualification to an honours degree if you already have a foundation degree, diploma of higher education or similar.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Top-up your foundation degree/HND/DipHE in early years/early childhood studies to this honours degree, and gain an excellent foundation for careers working with young children.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Transform your passion for film into practical media production skills through hands-on learning.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

Our Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice allows you to work towards a healthcare qualification outside of a funded apprenticeship programme.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This graduate entry route will enable you to gain a law degree in just two years and pursue a career as a solicitor or barrister.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Explore contemporary socio-economic issues by learning to apply economic theories and techniques to real-world situations.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

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Foundation Degree in Counselling

An introduction to business and management

Exploring languages and cultures

Introducing statistics

Science, technology and maths Access module

Arts and languages Access module: fast track

Science, technology and maths Access module: fast track

Digital photography: creating and sharing better images

Media, politics and society

Travel writing

BA (Honours) English Language and Literature

BSc (Honours) Computing and IT

BA (Honours) Language Studies

Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness

Diploma of Higher Education in Language Studies

Diploma of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject

Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences

Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management

Certificate of Higher Education in Language Studies

Certificate in Physics

Certificate in Astronomy and Planetary Science

Certificate in Health Sciences

BA (Honours) Drawing

BA (Honours) Creative Arts

BA (Honours) Fine Art

Master of Environmental Science

Master of Engineering

Master of Physics

Top-up BSc (Honours) Computing and IT Practice

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Top-up BA (Honours) Early Childhood

Certificate of Higher Education in Film and Media Production

Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice

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Diploma in Economics

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