Two degree ceremonies took place at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall in June 2011 as the latest members of the OU alumni excitedly received their awards. Platform caught up with some of them on video - including a professional footballer - to discover why they studied with the OU and what the impact has been so far...
Professional footballer Richard Hinds gains first class honours degree
"Just go for it"
Degree has opened the door to promotion in the Army
Degree has led to new job
Studied following an illness
Now hoping to change career from sales to teaching
Studied to stimulate the intellect
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