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Discover a more flexible way to experience university without the compromise. At The Open University you can achieve a career-boosting, respected degree that fits around your life.
Study online whenever and wherever suits you. Want to earn while you learn? Stay close to your family? Travel? It’s all possible. And you’ll get all the support and structure you need to succeed with dedicated tutors, free careers advice and a thriving student community.
The Open University is a world leader in higher education, with over 55 years of expertise in supporting students. We’re proud to be rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, the University of the Year for Teaching Excellence 2025 (Daily Mail University Guide) and a Top 3 University for Employability (University Compare).
Whatever your goals or starting point, it’s time to unlock possibilities you didn’t dream possible.
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Change your cookie settingsReady to open up your future? We’ve continuously developed our teaching methods for over 55 years so that you can fit a high-quality university education around your busy life. We’ve proudly supported millions of learners to achieve their goals and are the most popular university for undergraduate students in the UK.
An OU qualification is just as rigorous and respected as one from any top campus university. What’s different is that the OU allows you to learn online from home around your job or other commitments.
Award-winning online learning
As pioneers in distance learning, we’re experts when it comes to bringing university to you. Study online when and where you want at a pace that suits you, with dedicated support and unrivalled flexibility.
A focus on potential, not grades
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams. That’s why most undergraduate degrees don’t have barriers like entry requirements.
Careers support from day one
We’ll help you develop the in-demand skills and experience you need for your future with award-winning careers support, including exclusive job opportunities.
Apply for courses easily online
There’s no need to apply through UCAS. Instead, you can choose your course and apply online at open.ac.uk in a few easy steps.
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