Our Arts & Social Sciences Faculty deals with the full range of human experience, which is noted for the strength of our interdisciplinary approach. Our internationally-renowned academics teach and research a very wide range of topics and themes in specific subject areas.
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Arts & Humanities
The Arts and Humanities shine a light on the human condition. We offer courses in Art History, Classical Studies, Creative Writing, English Literature, History and Music, plus qualifications that bring in English Language, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies
Psychology & Counselling
As the largest provider of university-level education in psychology, we offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research qualifications. We introduce our students to the topics and problems that currently interest psychologists; the investigative skills required for psychology research; and the fundamental conceptual and philosophical issues in psychology, demonstrating the different ways in which psychological knowledge can be constructed and applied.
Social Sciences & Global Studies
The School of Social Sciences and Global Studies at The Open University is a hub for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and research-led teaching, bringing together Disciplines from the social sciences and humanities. This school covers Politics & International Studies, Economics, Sociology, Development, Geography, Philosophy, Social Policy & Criminology, and Religious Studies.
Vacancies and opportunities
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