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Open College of the Arts
Online Creative Arts Courses for Distance Learners
- Employees
- 100 employees
- Founded
- Founded 1987
- Locations
- 1 location
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Open College of the Arts
Online Creative Arts Courses for Distance Learners
- Employees
- 100 employees
- Founded
- Founded 1987
- Locations
- 1 location
About
Open College of the Arts (OCA) is an open-access distance learning provider of higher education creative arts courses based in Barnsley, UK. Operating as part of The Open University, OCA provides flexible undergraduate degrees, foundation courses, and CPD-accredited short courses across fine art, graphic design, photography, creative writing, and music.
Services
3Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Delivers open-access, flexible online undergraduate degree courses and certificates across creative disciplines including fine art, graphic design, illustration, photography, textiles, and creative writing, featuring one-to-one tutor feedback, flexible unit-by-unit study, and qualifications awarded by The Open University.
Foundation Courses
Provides entry-level and personal development art foundation courses designed for learners aiming to build practical and academic artistic skills, explore new creative disciplines, or prepare for degree-level study through flexible online learning and structured tutor guidance.
Art Short Courses
Delivers CPD-accredited, fast-paced short courses focused on specific creative subjects such as creative education, games designer mindset, and psychogeography, offering structured learning and expert tutor guidance without long-term degree commitments.
Quick Info
- Followers
- …
- Employees
- 100
- Founded
- 1987
- Operating in
- United Kingdom
- Company type
- Tech Company
- Website
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HeadquarterHQ
Open College of the Arts, The Michael Young Arts Centre, Room 301, DMC02, County Way, Barnsley, S70 2AG
Recent activity
2Sep 2026
1987
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#artseducation
#distancelearning
#creativearts