List of OU modules offered through YASS

Subject area Module title and codeWeekly study hoursDurationEntry requirements*Assignments**Exam**OpenLearn courses and other module resources*
ArtsMaking your learning count: Information and study route options for YASS students, YXM1308 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher in a related subject area3 Assignments, 1 AssessmentNoMaking your learning count: Arts study route options
Business and ManagementCommunication skills for business and management, LB1708 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None4 AssignmentsNoBusiness communications: writing a SWOT analysis
 Fundamentals of accounting, B1248 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None3 Assignments, 1 ExamYesFundamentals of accounting
Engineering, Computing and TechnologyEngineering: origins, methods, context, T19212 to 14 hoursOct 2026 to March 2027Short online quiz: Are you ready for T192?3 Assignments, 4 Interactive Assessments NoAn introduction to design engineering
 Introduction to computing and information technology 1, TM11112 to 14 hoursOct 2026 to March 2027None3 Assignments, 3 Interactive AssessmentsNoIntroducing computing and IT
 Technologies in practice, TM1298 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher computing, plus short online quiz: Are you ready for TM129?1 Assignment, 3 Interactive AssessmentsNoAn introduction to computers and computer systems
Health and Social CareMaking your learning count: Information and study route options for YASS students, YXM1308 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher in a related subject area3 Assignments, 1 AssessmentNoMaking your learning count: Health & Social Care study route options
LanguagesBeginners' Chinese, L1088 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None3 Assignments, 3 Interactive AssessmentsNoBeginners' Chinese: a taster course
 Introduction to French studies (beginners), L1028 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None4 Assignments, 4 Interactive AssessmentsNoGet ready for beginners' French 
 Introduction to German studies (beginners), L1038 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None4 Assignments, 4 Interactive AssessmentsNoGetting started with German 1
 Introduction to Spanish studies (beginners), L106 8 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None4 Assignments, 4 Interactive AssessmentsNoGetting started with Spanish 1
 Intermediate Chinese, L1188 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher Chinese and self-assessment quiz: L108 or L1183 Assignments, 3 Interactive AssessmentsNoGetting started with Chinese 3
 French studies 1 (intermediate), L1128 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher French and self-assessment quiz: L102 or L1124 AssignmentsNoIntermediate French: understanding spoken French 
 German studies 1 (intermediate), L1138 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher German and self-assessment quiz: L103 or L113 4 AssignmentsNoIntermediate German: understanding spoken German
 Spanish studies 1 (intermediate), L1168 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher Spanish and self-assessment quiz: L106 or L116  4 AssignmentsNoIntermediate Spanish: understanding spoken Spanish
 Exploring languages and cultures, L1618 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None3 Assignments, 1 Interactive AssessmentNoExploring languages and cultures
LawLaw making in Scotland, WXM1514 to 6 hoursOct 2026 to April 2027NoneOpenLearn course quizzes and 1 AssessmentNoLaw making in Scotland: OpenLearn course options
MarketingMarketing essentials, B12812 to 14 hoursOct 2026 to March 2027None2 Assignments, 1 AssessmentNoMarketing communications in the digital age
MathematicsDiscovering mathematics, MU1238 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Short online quiz: Are you ready for MU123?4 Assignments, 5 Interactive Assessments, 1 AssessmentNoDiscovering mathematics: sample extract
 Introducing statistics, M1408 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Recommend working through modules 1-6 and 8 on the OU’s free learning page, Maths Help.4 Assignments, 3 Interactive Assessments, 1 AssessmentNoIntroducing statistics: sample extract
 Essential mathematics 1, MST1248 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher Maths, plus short online quiz: Are you ready for MST124? 4 Assignments, 4 Interactive Assessments,  1 ExamYesEssential mathematics 1: sample extract
SciencePhysics and space, SM1238 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher Maths or Higher Physics, plus short online quiz: Are you ready for SM123?4 Assignments, 1 ExamYesParticle physics
 Contemporary topics in science, SXM1505 to 8 hoursOct 2026 to March 2027None1 AssessmentNoContemporary topics in science: OpenLearn course options
Social SciencesEconomics in context, DD1268 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None3 Assignments, 1 ExamYesExploring economics: the secret life of t-shirts
 You and your money, DB1258 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027None3 Assignments, 1 AssessmentNoYou and your money
 Making your learning count: Information and study route options for YASS students, YXM1308 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher in a related subject area 3 Assignments, 1 AssessmentNoMaking your learning count: Social science study route options
Sport and exerciseMaking your learning count: Information and study route options for YASS students, YXM1308 to 10 hoursOct 2026 to June 2027Higher in a related subject area 3 Assignments, 1 AssessmentNoMaking your learning count: Sport and exercise study route options

NB: This list is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Last updated: 16 March 2026. 

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