Program Overview
The Science at The Open University UK is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Developing research skills in science
- Molecules in medicine
- Earth science: a systems approach
- Concept to clinic
- Introduction to mental health science
- Space science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To study for the MSc in Science you must normally hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in science. If you have other study or experience that you believe equips you to take this qualification you can still apply, but must supply evidence of your study or experience. Your case will be referred to our MSc Admissions Panel.\xc2\xa0
Depending on your previous qualifications or experience, some background study may be necessary to registering for this qualification or its constituent modules. If your first degree is not in a science subject, we would normally expect you to have completed at least 60 credits of science at FHEQ level 5, and 60 credits at FHEQ level 6, before you register for F12. For further advice, email the\xc2\xa0MSc Admissions Panel.
Please refer to individual module descriptions to ensure that you are adequately prepared before starting to study for this qualification. You will also need good computing skills and a level of proficiency in the English language that is adequate for study at postgraduate level.
If English is not your first language, we strongly recommend that you have achieved an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Open University UK
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-07
- Language English
- Duration 24 months