Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Open College of the Arts
In or near Barugh.
Open College of the Arts — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Open College of the Arts is a school heritage located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Open College of the Arts (OCA) offers flexible distance learning for degree-level courses in various creative fields, including photography, fine art, and graphic design. As a non-profit educational charity, OCA aims to widen participation in arts education and provides one-to-one tutor support for students.
Place summary
The Open College of the Arts is located in Yorkshire. It is an educational institution that offers distance learning in the arts, catering to a diverse range of creative disciplines. The college is recognised for its innovative approach to art education.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5673, -1.5060
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S75 1JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.oca.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7095982 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Open College of the Arts (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Open College of the Arts?
- Open College of the Arts is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S75 1JN), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Open College of the Arts?
- Open College of the Arts — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Open College of the Arts?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S75 1JN.
- When was Open College of the Arts built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Is Open College of the Arts free to visit?
- Yes, Open College of the Arts is free to enter.
- How do I get to Open College of the Arts?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S75 1JN.