Course contact details
Student Recruitment Team
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Open University
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Milton Keynes
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Open (Combined Studies) (QD)
- BA/BSc (H)
- 3 to 6 years
- Distance learning
- April 2027
- Undergraduate
- Distance Learning
- Awarded by:
- The Open University
Course summary
No two students or career paths are the same. That’s why the Open degree puts you in charge. Whether you're passionate about science and the arts, technology, business, or something entirely your own, this flexible BA/BSc (Honours) degree lets you combine different areas of study to build the knowledge and skills you need. You’ll choose from over 250 modules across 16 subject areas, creating a personalised qualification that reflects your interests and goals. With multidisciplinary learning at its core, the Open degree equips you with adaptable skills and broad knowledge, ideal for those seeking flexibility, variety and a career impact.
Key features of the course
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Create your own multidisciplinary degree.
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Choose modules from a wide range of subject areas.
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Develop a unique skill set to stand out to employers.
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Flexibility to adapt your study plans to match your evolving aspirations.
Modules
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. For your BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree, you can study a broad range of subjects or specialise in one discipline for half of your degree and study a broad range of subjects for the other. Alternatively, you can specialise in two disciplines, dividing your time equally between both.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Distance Learning
Study options
- BA/BSc • Distance learning • 3 to 6 years
- BA/BSc (H) • Distance learning • 3 to 6 years
Start dates
- April 2027
- February 2027
- October 2026
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Entry requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification. The only decision you need to make when you register is what to study first.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2027. Fees typically increase annually.
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