Our range of qualifications

We have almost 300 highly respected qualifications, made up of undergraduate certificates, diplomas, foundation degrees, open and named degrees, and postgraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees.
Find out more about:

• Certificates, diplomas and undergraduate degrees
• Foundation degrees
• Postgraduate study
• PhD Research
• Vocational qualifications

Are there any entry requirements?

For most undergraduate qualifications you don’t need any formal qualifications to study with us because we believe anyone keen to succeed should have the opportunity to study. Our diagnostic activities and guidance will help you assess if you are ready to study with us.

For almost all postgraduate study, you will need to have an undergraduate degree already (most likely a BA or a BSc).

If you have already successfully completed some higher-education level study before, you may be able to count some of it towards an OU qualification.

• Find out more about building an OU qualification

I don’t know yet what I want to do

If you’re not yet ready to commit to registering for a qualification you can still study with us. Most of our modules are available on a standalone basis, and for each module you successfully complete you’ll earn credits that you could count towards an OU qualification.

You just need to be sure that the courses you choose, particularly the first ones, are right for you in terms of level, study commitment and meeting your aims.

• More information on choosing the right course.