School of Arts & Humanities
The School of Arts & Humanities is central to The Open University, providing sector-leading, high-quality teaching and research. We use texts, music, artwork, objects and ideas to explore the history and culture of societies past and present. Undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research qualifications are available and our students have very high completion rates.’
- Prof Richard Danson Brown (Head of School, A&H)
Study
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. The Arts and Humanities shine a light on the human condition. Click through and learn more.
Research
Our School enjoys an international reputation for its award-winning academic research, supported by our vibrant research groups and centres, and our lively postgraduate research culture. Our researchers are committed to engaging with the wider world, enriching the lives of individuals and communities with their projects.
Outreach and External Engagement
We encourage collective and collaborative projects inside and outside the OU. Through these strategic partnerships and progressive engagement opportunities, we strive to make a difference in the wider world.
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The OU offers Classical Studies scholarships to UK schoolteachers
6th July 2022The OU is offering three fully funded bursaries for UK schoolteachers to study an undergraduate module in Latin or Classical Civilisation.
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FASS Art History series about climate change to debut at Glasgow Science Festival
9th June 2022A new FASS series using art history to examine climate change is set to launch at the Glasgow Science Festival.
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Double Award win for OU Music academics
5th May 2022OU Music academics celebrate a double win for their published work with the announcement of the CB Oldman Awards by the International Association...
Eco-creativity Conference 2022: The Arts Mapping Emotional Landscapes of the Climate and Ecological Crises
Friday, November 18, 2022 - 13:00 to Saturday, November 19, 2022 - 17:00
Virtual Conference, The Open University
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