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How OU study works

The OU is for people who want to choose when and where they study. It's perfect for people with jobs, children, disabilities, or commitments that make it hard to go to a fixed place. And for most courses you don't need any previous qualifications.

You can take on as much study as you are comfortable with, so you can vary the pace according to your circumstances, and even have time off if another part of your life gets busy.

You can study at undergraduate or postgraduate level on a course-by-course basis, gradually developing your study skills and subject interests. And, if you want, you can follow a programme towards a qualification such as a certificate, a diploma or a degree.

• Is the OU right for me?
  OU study works for different people, in different places and at different times of their lives and careers. Our world-class teaching methods and flexible systems could be perfect for you too.
  
  
• Where can I study?
  At home or abroad our renowned supported 'Open Learning’ offers huge flexibility about where and when you choose to study.
  
  
• Building your qualification
  Find out how it all works: levels, points, timings and putting it all together.