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This document sets out the University's policy for the admission of applicants under the age of 18 and includes the admissions process for applicants under the age of 16.
- Entry Requirements | Can I do it | The Open University
OU qualifications are designed to be flexible, but you will...
- Policy for the admission of applications under the age of 18
Although our students are mostly adults, we can permit...
- Entry Requirements | Can I do it | The Open University
OU qualifications are designed to be flexible, but you will need to meet some deadlines. You can study full or part time, vary how much you do from year to year, or even take a complete break.
- Who and which circumstances this policy does not cover
- Introduction
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at The Open University
- Safe Space Reporting
- Online schools
- Educationalist
- Parent/guardian/carer
- Reasonable adjustments
- Residential school
- S6
- Short Courses
- Student Support Team
- Supported open learning
Applications for Short Courses or studying OpenLearn modules. Applicants in prison or in a secure environment are under the remit of the relevant nation’s Students in Secure Environments team. For more information, see our Supporting Students in Secure Environments website.
The Open University wishes to ensure that study at The Open University is right for you, as your previous educational experience may be very different from The Open University’s style of supported open learning. We want to ensure that studying with The Open University is a positive experience and that as a young Student you will be equipped to gain...
Policies are inclusive of all Open University Students, Learners, Enquirers and Alumni, regardless of age, civil status, dependency or caring status, care experience, disability, family status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, marriage and civil partnerships, membership of the Traveller community, political opinion, pre...
The University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone feels safe and is treated with dignity and respect. Unlawful discrimination of any kind across our University will not be tolerated. Safe Space Reporting is available through the Report + Support online tool through which staff, students, learners and vis...
Online schools deliver the same core learning outcomes as a residential school; they take a variety of forms including written assignments, online projects and/or conferencing.
A professional educator who has a special knowledge of principles, theories and methods of teaching.
An adult who has legal responsibility for a child.
Changes made as part of positive steps to remove barriers faced by someone because of a disability to ensure they receive the same services, as far as this is possible, as someone who's not disabled.
A study session for Open University Students which usually requires face-to-face participation and at least one over-night stay in an approved location.
The final year of school in Scotland during which Students typically study Advanced Higher and/or Higher courses.
A ‘Short Course’ is any non-credit bearing module that does not count towards any qualification, as set out in the short courses sections of The Open University’s online prospectus.
The Open University staff who provide information, advice and guidance to Students or applicants. Each Student Support Team have detailed knowledge about the modules and qualifications in a particular academic subject area.
A blend of learning materials such as books, videos and online forums, underpinned by tutor support from a distance (for example, online or over the phone at specified times).
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The maximum credits you can study in one year is 120, which is equivalent to full-time study at a campus-based university. Qualifications have compulsory or optional modules, or a mix of the two. You can see the modules you’ll study by looking at your qualification description.
- What is OU study like? Our unique approach to distance learning means you don't have to put life on hold to get the qualification you want. You'll have high-quality materials, support from module tutors, advisers and your fellow students.
- Choose course. The OU offers around 120 undergraduate qualifications. Find the right course for you in our A to Z of subjects. Have you studied at Higher Education level before?
- Find time. 70% of OU students work full time, so we are experts in helping you to fit study around your life. Most will take six years to study part time for a degree, putting aside around 18 hours a week.
- Funding options. There are a range of flexible funding options to help make study more affordable. Find out more about your funding options. Register. A helpful guide to help you through the registration process.
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