People, Politics & Law

Privacy has long been recognised as an important human right – but how does society balance this right with the protection of others, such as the...

This unit of study is designed to provide you with an introduction to key concepts which underpin your study of international law. It introduces...

This unit provides an accessible and lively social science account of contemporary Wales. It introduces key aspects of the economy, society,...

In this unit you will learn about the importance of ethics in research that is undertaken by psychologists. You will read about the famous study on...

Many aspects of the law in Scotland are different from those of England and Wales. Centuries of development and growth have been influenced by...

This unit asks questions about what states are and how they are involved in the processes of governing and ordering social life. Beginning from an...

How does a firm emerge as ‘leader of the pack’? Why do most of the small firms so common in the early years of new industries disappear? This unit...

Do the advances in information technology equate to a new industrial revolution? The advances by IBM, Dell and many other manufacturers have...

The new ‘service economy’, is it a direct result of globalisation? This unit examines the switch from manufacturing to services and looks at the...

If you’re already a graduate, with a first degree or masters degree in any subject from a UK university or recognised overseas university, you can...

The value of counselling to improve well-being and quality of life is increasingly recognised in society. From everyday worries to serious mental...

Are you fascinated by life’s big questions? Are you thinking about studying for a degree? The Certificate of Higher Education in Natural Sciences...

If you’re keen to try university study and want to keep your options open, this certificate course is ideal. It’s part of our unique Open...

The value of counselling to improve well-being and quality of life is increasingly recognised in society. From everyday worries to serious mental...

How can we best think about and live sustainably within natural and built environments, given the pressures that threaten them? This certificate is...

Over 40 per cent of OU students who graduate do so with an Open degree. It’s a statistic we’re proud of – the BA/BSc Open is one of the most...

If you’re curious about the world we live in and enjoy delving into a wide range of scientific topics, the DipHE in Natural Sciences is for you....

With global financial markets and personal finances making the headlines daily, there’s never been a more exciting time to study finance and...