Study choices

As the UK's largest university, their range of courses is something that most other universities can only dream of. With over 300 qualifications made up of undergraduate certificates, diplomas, foundation degrees, honours degrees, and postgraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees you can quite literally study almost anything you like.

They've taken distance learning to a whole new level by delivering innovative learning materials through downloads, podcasts and DVDS - so you can study in a flexible way that works for you, whether you stay at home, are at work or are on the move.

Open University qualifications are great for your career. Employers really like people who can think for themselves. By getting an OU qualification you'll not only be showing how motivated you are, but how you can manage your time too.

FACT: An OU qualification is highly regarded by employers. 75% of the FTSE top 100 companies are sponsoring, or have sponsored their staff on OU courses and qualifications.

If you have successfully completed some study at higher education level elsewhere, you could transfer credit gained and count it towards an OU qualification meaning that you can reduce the number of points you need from OU study to achieve your qualification in less time.

"Switching to The Open University was the best decision I've ever made.

The Open University gives people like myself who are unhappy at another university, or those who simply cannot attend one, the opportunity to gain the degree they want and the possibility of bringing any credit they've earned with them.

The transfer process was very easy. I requested the forms, filled them in, rang my university to send me a stamped/signed copy of my student transcript and then sent it all off.

There is a huge amount of support from the course tutors, other students and staff. I wish that I had just started here originally."

Nicola Reid, switched to a BSc (Hons) at the OU

You'll be part of a study group supported by your tutor with one to one support only a phone call or email away so you’ll never feel isolated.

FACT: Many OU students receive more individual tutor support than students at campus-based universities.

FACT: The Open University is ranked top UK university for overall student satisfaction*. 94% of our students are satisfied with the overall quality of our courses, which is higher than any other UK university.

• According to the National Student Survey 2009 and The Times

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