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Arts and Humanities (Art History) (R14-AH)

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Distance Learning
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The Open University
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

This degree gives you the freedom to study a range of subject areas in the arts and humanities while developing a specialism in art history, exploring art and visual culture across different periods and places. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, music, philosophy and religious studies. You'll also discover how knowledge is created and shared in the arts and humanities, stretch your imagination and develop your own creative and critical responses whilst being part of a vibrant student community.

Key features of the course

  • Specialise in art history within a broad and flexible arts and humanities degree

  • Develop a range of skills that will be valuable in the workplace and to further study

  • Have the opportunity to write an extended essay drawing on independent study

  • Select a second specialism to complement and enhance your study of art history

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance Learning

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Distance learning • 3 to 6 years

Start dates

  • 02/2027
  • 10/2026

Application codes

Institution code:
O11

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Institution code:
O11

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