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Open University
Overview
Open University information
About Open University
UCAS code: O11
Discover a more flexible way to experience university without the compromise. Study online whenever and wherever suits you and get all the support and structure you need with dedicated tutors, free careers advice and a thriving student community. At The Open University you can achieve a career-boosting, respected degree that fits around your life.
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Tuition fees at Open University
No tuition fees information available.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£25.6k
Average graduate salary83%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
84%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Open University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Open University
Open University open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are Open University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
- UCAS points- UCAS points- UCAS points- UCAS pointsDipHE 2-4 Years distance learning 2026
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- UCAS pointsDipHE 2-4 Years distance learning 2026
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- UCAS pointsDipHE 3-4 Years distance learning 2026
Distance Learning
- UCAS points- UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 3-6 Years distance learning 2026
Distance Learning
- UCAS points- UCAS points- UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 2-4 Years distance learning 2026
Distance Learning
- UCAS points- UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 3-6 Years distance learning 2026
Distance Learning
- UCAS points- UCAS points- UCAS points- UCAS points- UCAS pointsOpen University student reviews
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3rd year
Physics
6 months ago
Very good
3rd year
Physics
6 months ago
There is no Uni life - if there was I probably wouldn't do any work though so thats good
3rd year
Physics
6 months ago
Its cheaper than Brick and Mortar so :)
3rd year
Physics
6 months ago
Student support are great and helpful. Tutors are helpful.
3rd year
Physics
6 months ago
Its all digital so ???? In terms of remote unis I think they are probably the best at doing it.
3rd year
Physics
6 months ago
Very good, tutors have been very helpful and the material is good enough. It is very Space focused in my opinion, but that is due to the OU being very focused on Space as a research area. Space is also pretty ideal for remote research to be fair as well.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Open University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
high
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
73%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
89%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
89%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
70%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
88%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
86%
high
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