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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher Education

Arts and Humanities (T32)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in combined and general studies with the CertHE Arts and Humanities (T32) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This certificate provides a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including art history, classical studies, English, history, music, philosophy and religious studies. You’ll expand your cultural horizons whilst learning to think and argue clearly. You can combine this with options that include 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 87% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture
Classical Civilisations and Ancient Worlds
English Literature: Texts and Contexts
Historiography and Historical Methods
Philosophy: Foundations and Critical Thinking
Religious Studies: Beliefs and Societies
Music History and Analysis
Academic Skills and Cultural Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£31,000£34,000
3 years£11,500£21,000£30,000
5 years£14,000£24,000£35,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH23-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
8%Studying
18%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH23-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
63%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Open University

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