Studying at The Open University
Fit study around your life
Accessible study resources and expert tutor instruction mean you’ll have the flexibility to study when and where you want. Whatever your circumstances, gain a recognised university qualification. Achieve your goals through part- or full-time study with The Open University.

The OU’s mission
We’re experts in distance learning and online courses, having already helped over 2 million people reach their potential. Our flexible learning is respected by employers and is easy to fit around your other commitments.
The Open University’s mission: open to people, places, methods and ideas, sets us apart from other universities around the world. The OU alumni and current student community is a movement of millions. We are enormously proud to promote educational opportunity and social justice.

Getting Started
Where you start in life shouldn’t limit where you go. If you’re determined to succeed and prepared to work hard then we can help you get started.
The main reason we are called The Open University is that we are open to everyone. There are no formal academic entry requirements, we are open to all. Our students are diverse, 30% of our new students are under 25, yet our oldest are still studying in their 90’s. Every year we help thousands of people achieve extraordinary things.
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Access courses
You want to study but feel you are not quite ready to start a degree?
The OU offers a range of Access Modules which are unique introductory courses designed to help ease learners back into the disciplines of education, building knowledge and confidence, and preparing the learner to undertake a full diploma or degree as a next step.
We offer 3 modules, each covering a general broad set of disciplines; Arts & Languages, Social Sciences and STEM. The courses are ‘long and skinny’ in the sense that they last 30 weeks, but the level of required study each week is relatively low at 3-4 hours per week.
These modules are supported by online tutors, who support the learner not just on the subject material but also acting as a coach around the process of learning. The courses include elements working on improving basic skills in maths & English and can be supplemented by other more focused courses of these skills if required.
The Access modules are an accredited higher education award and represented 30 credits. They do not contribute towards an undergraduate degree but are an ideal foundational element for an unconfident learner whose previous education may have been poor, or who has been away from education for a number of years.
Access Modules are chargeable, the price varying across the UK nations due to government funding policies. However the OU fully subsidies these modules so they are free to learners of low-income households (under £25k – other conditions apply).
Approximately 4000 students are currently studying these programmes with the OU, most students go onto study at undergraduate level on completion.
Couriers or an eligible family member now have access to flexible education with 100% tuition coverage.

Open University distance courses
We’re experts in distance learning and online courses, having already helped over 2 million people reach their potential. Our flexible learning is highly respected by employers.
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Studying with the OU
How long will my course take?
Exactly how long your course takes will depend on how many credits you study each year and which course you choose.
Flexible study means you can vary how long it takes to complete your course, as you fit it in around your other commitments.
You’ll study your course on a module-by-module basis, so you sign up only for what you’re going to study that year. If you have other commitments (such as work, family caring etc.) we recommend you sign up for one 30- or 60-credit module.
Uber will support tuition fees for modules up to a total value of 60 credits per academic year (or two short non-accredited courses per year). You are free to study at higher intensity levels than this, but any additional modules beyond this 60 credit limit each year will have to be self-funded.
For more information on how long it takes to study, discover Flexible study with the OU.
How will I study?
Your study will either be entirely online, or a combination of online and printed modules. If you have additional requirements, we offer alternative formats, which you can request before beginning your first module.
You’ll also have access to our online library, which gives you worldwide access to trusted, quality online resources.
To find out more, explore Getting started with OU study.
How will I be assessed?
When your module starts you’ll have access to its unique assessment guide, which will detail what you need to do on each assignment.
Rest assured, you’ll also have a module tutor to help you with your studies. So if you’ve got a question about an assignment, they’re there to give you a hand.
Find out more by exploring the Assessment types section of the OU website.
Support and the OU community
Each module you study will have a dedicated forum used by students. These are moderated by module tutors, who can join in if they need to.
You’ll also have a subject-specific Student Support Team. They can help with general questions about your study, support you if you’re struggling, or if you need to talk through your options.
For students with additional needs, we’re committed to providing accessible study materials, specialist equipment, tailored assessments, residential school support, support accessing tutorials, and financial help.
For more information on what’s available, visit Support and the OU community.
Tutors and tutorials
For each module, you’ll be assigned a tutor. They’ll mark your assignments and provide feedback, guide you to the right learning resources, and provide individual guidance to each student.
Learn more about our tutor system by exploring Tutors and tutorials.
Couriers or an eligible family member now have access to flexible education with 100% tuition coverage.


Couriers eligible family members now have access to flexible education with 100% tuition coverage
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