BA Single Honours Applied Humanities (Accelerated degree) Online
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Discover how flexible, personalised learning in the humanities can empower you to grow, adapt and make a meaningful impact. Are you looking for a degree that’s as dynamic and unique as you are?
Applied Humanities isn’t about textbooks or exams. It’s about you.
Life’s demands shouldn’t get in the way of you pursuing your dreams. Applied Humanities online degree offers the flexibility to study as and when suits you, meaning you can achieve your goals without sacrificing what matters most to you.
Unleash your curiosity and explore diverse topics that connect with your interests and aspirations. BA Applied Humanities enables you to craft a personalised learning experience that aligns with your passions and career goals.
We know that you have unique talents and experiences, and our goal is to assist you in unlocking your full potential. We are dedicated to enhancing your skills and guiding you towards personal and professional success. Applied Humanities provides the platform to explore your passions and align them with your long-term aspirations.
By the time you graduate, you won’t just have a degree – you’ll have the resilience to handle setbacks, the initiative to navigate life’s changes, and the confidence to seize new opportunities.
Embrace the flexibility of online learning and embark on a transformative experience with BA Applied Humanities online.
Why Study This Course?
Your study is connected to your professional goals, and both your degree and your career have to be balanced with your commitments to family, friends and work. Whether you’re advancing in your current career or exploring new opportunities, BA Applied Humanities online degree gives you flexibility to work alongside your degree. While studying BA Applied Humanities online, you will spend time working exploring online material, undertaking research, learning by experience and developing your coursework. You’ll also spend time in self-directed lifelong and life-wide learning. This time will include the time you spend at work, with family and friends or in your other roles and responsibilities. Whatever your job role, caring responsibilities or other commitments, the Applied Humanities online degree enables you to blend work and study, bringing your life and work experience into your degree. With our flexible approach to learning, you can achieve your career goals without compromising on what matters most to you.
Explore the Role of the Humanities in Personal and Professional Growth
Applied Humanities is built around your interests and goals. We use innovative methods from the humanities combined with hands-on activities and supported by academic life coaching. This approach focuses on practical learning, innovation, problem-solving, and preparing you for a dynamic job market.
Supportive and Personalised Online Learning
At Birmingham Newman University, you’ll be part of a supportive online learning community that values your individuality and ambition. Teaching is delivered by experienced academics and coaches who offer personalised guidance throughout your studies. The course is taught entirely online, with interactive resources, group coaching and one-to-one academic life coaching designed to keep you engaged and connected. With regular feedback and a focus on practical learning, you’ll be encouraged to build confidence and prepare for your future success. You’ll also have the support of our student success teams to enhance your university experience.
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The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 is: £10,740
Additional costs
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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Where This Course Can Take You. Applied Humanities gives you the flexibility and time to explore a range of future professional careers, graduate jobs, or further postgraduate training.
Applied Humanities career options:
• Charities and NGOs
• Civil Service
• Content Creation
• Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Design and Development
• Education
• Human Resources
• Law
• Marketing
• Media and Journalism
• NHS Leadership
• Nursing
• Police Service
• Policy
• Politics and Government
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Teaching
While the degree provides an excellent foundation, roles such as Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Teaching will require additional professional qualifications and/or training. This may include English, Maths, and/or Science GCSE (Level 2) or equivalent qualifications. Some roles may also require placement or work experience.
The BA Applied Humanities programme can support you in planning and preparing for the next stage of your career. If you’d like to explore whether this programme aligns with your career goals, please book a free consultation with one of our expert academic life coaches now.
Accreditations and Exemptions
The BA (Hons) Applied Humanities is a university-accredited undergraduate degree awarded by Birmingham Newman University. The course provides a strong academic foundation and transferable skillset valued across a wide range of sectors. Its accelerated structure enables you to complete your degree in two years, preparing you qualification that reflects both intellectual depth and practical relevance. Employers seek graduates who can think critically, communicate effectively and adapt to change, all qualities this course helps you develop.
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