Bachelor of Humanities
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Humanities is a full degree-level qualification running over 36 months online, with accelerated top-up routes for holders of a LOU UK Higher Diploma in Humanities. Delivered entirely online through LOU's virtual learning environment, the degree provides a rigorous, research-informed study of human culture, history, philosophy, literature, media and critical theory at London academic standards, developing the analytical, written and research competencies sought by cultural organisations, academic institutions, media companies and communications professionals across the world.
Students engage with primary sources, critical frameworks and research methods across the programme, producing original humanities scholarship in a final-year online dissertation component. The Bachelor of Humanities is designed to develop graduates who think critically, communicate with clarity and engage meaningfully with the cultural and intellectual challenges of contemporary global life.
Key Features
- Aligned with academic standards referenced by the British Academy and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
- Full degree-level coverage of cultural studies, history, philosophy, literature, media theory, research methodology and academic writing
- Live online lectures with humanities academics and cultural practitioners, plus recorded sessions available on demand
- Digital library access to humanities journals, primary source collections, cultural archives and research databases
- Online dissertation component investigating an original humanities research question at final-year level
- Study from anywhere in the world through LOU's fully online virtual learning environment
- Top-up entry route for holders of a LOU UK Higher Diploma in Humanities
What You Will Learn
- Apply advanced critical theory, cultural analysis and interpretive frameworks to primary and secondary humanities sources
- Evaluate historical narratives, cultural movements and philosophical traditions using rigorous scholarly methods
- Develop original research questions and conduct qualitative humanities research to degree standard
- Produce advanced academic writing including essays, critical reviews, research reports and a final-year dissertation
- Analyse media texts, cultural products and communications in their social, political and historical contexts
- Evaluate the ethical dimensions of humanistic inquiry and cultural representation
- Apply interdisciplinary analytical methods drawing on history, philosophy, literature and cultural studies
- Engage critically with digital humanities methodologies and the use of digital tools in cultural research
Who This Course Is For
- Cultural and communications professionals seeking a full degree qualification to substantiate their analytical expertise
- UK Higher Diploma graduates in humanities or media progressing to full degree-level study
- School teachers and educators in humanities disciplines seeking advanced qualifications
- Graduates of other disciplines seeking to develop rigorous research and critical thinking competencies through humanities study
- International students worldwide seeking a London-standard humanities degree that can be studied entirely online
Career Pathways
- Academic Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
- Communications Manager
- Publishing Director
- Content Strategist
- Media Relations Director
LOU's online career support service provides all Bachelor graduates with virtual CV workshops, LinkedIn profile coaching, online interview preparation and connections to employers in cultural institutions, media organisations, publishing and academic sectors worldwide.
Entry Requirements
- A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
- A completed UK Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
- IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
- Personal statement outlining online learning goals and career objectives
- Two academic or professional references
Why Study at LOU
LOU — London Online University — is an online-first division of Harold International College of London, delivering humanities scholarship to students worldwide through LOU's virtual learning environment. The Bachelor of Humanities is accessible via live online lectures or recorded sessions available on demand, enabling students to study from anywhere in the world and engage with cultural and intellectual traditions across history, philosophy, literature and media without the need to relocate.
Aligned with British Academy and AHRC academic standards, the degree includes digital library access to primary source collections, online dissertation supervision, virtual tutorial sessions with specialist humanities academics and LOU's dedicated online career support service, ensuring graduates are prepared for meaningful careers in the cultural, creative and communications sectors.
Apply for Bachelor of Humanities
The Bachelor of Humanities is delivered entirely online, giving students and cultural professionals worldwide the opportunity to earn a full London-standard humanities degree without relocating. Apply for your LOU online Bachelor degree and study from anywhere in the world. Enrol Now
