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About Open University

Discover education made accessible at the University of the Year 2025 (Daily Mail).

Whether you've got a full-time career, are pursuing a brand new subject, or are halfway across the world, there's still time to fulfil your ambitions at The Open University.

Providing 'supported open learning' since 1969, The Open University is proud to champion distanced study, allowing you to study flexibly and wherever you choose.

With a wide range of undergraduate courses on offer—including English Literature, Business Management, Natural Sciences, Cyber Security, and more—yo...

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Campus Locations

Open University Campus

Open University Campus

Access first-class education wherever you are.

The Open University provides online learning with tutor support across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. That means you can study at your local library, after work, at the kitchen table, or wherever works for you!

Since 1969, they've educated over 2.3 million students worldwide, and with 200,000 students, they're one of the largest universities in Europe.

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Keep up to date with upcoming events at Open University

While there's currently no scheduled events, head over to the university's website to find out how to stay up to date with their open days and more.

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Job Prospects

Job Prospects

The Open University is proud to be ranked a top 3 UK university for Employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026).

From day one of your studies to up to three years after you graduate, you'll have access to The Open University's award-winning Careers and Employability Services (CES).

The CES is an online one-stop-shop for all things career-related. Think self-guided career quizzes and planners, an interactive CV builder, Interview360 to practise your interview techniques, the OpportunityHub for audio and webinar recordings, and 1-2-1 consultations with a career professional (which can take place over email, telephone or video call).

On The Open University's website, you'll also find tailored careers advice for English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish and Irish students. That means you can browse live job vacancies in your local area, and access job resources unique to to your location.

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Campus Life

Student Life

Student Life

The Open University is all about freedom. Freedom to study where, when and how you like.

Weekly study time is based on full or part-time study. Part-time study will typically require around 16 to 18 hours a week, whilst full-time study will require around 32 to 36 hours.

Whether you're training for a marathon in London, raising a family in Newport, or working on a farm in the Scottish Highlands, you can access an award-winning education wherever and whenever you like.

Don't put your life on hold, choose undergraduate study at The Open University.

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Tuition Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees

At the Open University, you'll fund your studies on a module-by-module basis, so you won't have to pay your whole qualification upfront. Tuition fees for undergraduate study will depend on your home status and how many credits you complete each year:

For those living in England: 120 credits cost £7,784 and 60 credits cost £3,892 per year.

For those living in Northern Ireland: 120 credits cost £2,480 and 60 credits cost £1,240 per year.

For those living in Scotland: 120 credits cost £2,544 and 60 credits cost £1,272 per year.

For those living in Wales: 120 credits cost £2,624 and 60 credits cost £1,312 per year.

For those living in Ireland: 120 credits cost £7,332 and 60 credits cost £3,666 per year.

For those living outside the UK and Ireland: 120 credits cost £8,184, and 60 credits cost £4,092 per year.

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