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BA Economics

The Open University🥇 TEF Gold
Part-timeSubject: Mass Communications & Documentation
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary
£39,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
57%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

Syllabus & Modules

▶Year 1 Modules
12 items
Foundational Theories I
Core
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Introduction to the Field
Core
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Quantitative Research Methods
Core
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Qualitative Research Methods
Core
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Ethics and Professionalism
Core
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Foundational Theories II
Core
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Foundational Theories I
Core
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Introduction to the Field
Core
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Quantitative Research Methods
Core
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Qualitative Research Methods
Core
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Ethics and Professionalism
Core
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Foundational Theories II
Core
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▶Year 2 Modules
12 items
▶Year 3 Modules
12 items

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 90 respondents (50% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
88%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
63%
Student Voice

Tuition Fees2026/27 Info

Estimated annual costs for a standard full-time undergraduate degree at The Open University.

£9,250
Per Academic Year (UK Home)
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Government Student Loan

Eligible UK students do not pay upfront. Covered by SFE tuition fee loans.

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Entry Qualifications

A-level
43%
Other
22%
Other HE
20%
Degree
11%
Baccalaureate
2%
Foundation
2%
Access
1%

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