If I want to complete a stage at the open university in one year, and then for the next two(having other commitments) not being able to study, can I then continue studying my degree until i complete it without any problems? So in other words is it okay to study 120 credits in one year full time, and then study 0 credits for the next two years(so study nothing), and then continue studying until completed, all while on a part time duration. Or can you not study 0 credits in a year?