At the OU, you can register for a degree, a foundation degree, a diploma of higher education, a certificate of higher education or a module to study as a standalone course.
Before you register
Read the qualification or course description. Take some time to read the prospectus to discover what studying with the OU means. You can browse the prospectus to find more detailed information about our selection of qualifications and courses before registering.
When to apply
Register in good time. It is useful for you, as well as for us, if you register as early as possible. This is particularly important if:
- you have additional requirements
- you are applying for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
- you are applying for financial support.
Although we aim to act as quickly as possible, some additional services and facilities could take months to set up.
The more time we’ve got, the better we can help you.
Ways to register
Online:
- Use the ‘click to register’ button on the course description in the online prospectus.
Call us:
- In England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Forces Post Office (BFPO) addresses outside the UK and all other countries, except the EU, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland: +44 (0)845 300 60 90.
- In Northern Ireland: 028 9032 3722.
- In the Republic of Ireland: (01)6785399 or +44 28 9032 3722.
- In other EU countries, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland: +44 191 477 6100.
To sponsor a group of students, email corporate-enquiries@open.ac.uk or call +44 (0)845 366 6053.