<h4>What is it?</h4> <p>These introductory-level courses have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study at a higher level, get a taste of a subject area, develop your learning skills and build your confidence. They are aimed at new learners with little or no knowledge or experience of studying.</p> <p>There are there are four different access modules to choose from:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/y031" target="_blank">Arts, and languages Access module</a></li><li><a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/y035" target="_blank">Business and law</a></li><li><a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/y034" target="_blank">Psychology, social science and wellbeing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/y033" target="_blank">Science, technology and maths</a> </li></ul> <h4>Where could I study?</h4> <p>These are offered by the <a href="http://www.open.ac.uk/study/explained/study-explained/our-range-courses/openings-courses" target="_blank">Open University</a> so you study in your own time and in your own space, but throughout you’ll be supported by experienced tutors and a range of learning materials.</p> <h4>How long will it take me?</h4> <p>Modules start in October and February each year. Places are limited – so to guarantee your place you need to apply early. These modules are studied over a period of 30 weeks and during that time you should expect to spend approximately nine hours per week on your studies.</p> <h4>Options after the course?</h4> <p>The Access Modules earn 30 credits but these cannot be used to gain access to an OU course, as the modules are designed to be stand-alone tasters to help adults find out what HE is like. However, when you have completed the modules you will be well prepared to apply for a higher education course either with the OU or at a college or university.</p>