Most of our courses don’t have entry requirements, but there are some things you need to think about to be successful in your study. Answer a few quick questions to see where you should start with OU study.
Can I do an Open University course without qualifications?
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There are no formal entry requirements for most of our courses. Any additional requirements will be detailed in the qualification page for the course.
Can you go to open university without GCSEs?
Another option open to you if you want to go to university, but don’t have any GCSEs, is to look into foundation degrees. A foundation degree is a course offered by universities which will typically last 2 years, with the option to do another year for the full honours degree.
What are the requirements for open university?
Candidates must possess a good Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) or any university recognised by the Senate of NOUN, with a CGPA not below 4.00 on a 5.00 scale.
Can I do an OU degree without A levels?
If you want to do an MSC or PHD then an OU named degree without A-levels will be fine.
How quickly can I complete an Open University degree?
| Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits) | 2 years |
|---|---|
| Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits) | 4 years |
| Bachelors/Honours degree (360 credits) | 6 years |
Is Open University a real qualification?
Our Open qualifications programme is one of the most flexible programmes of study in the UK, letting you build a qualification that’s unique for you. It is also the UK’s only truly “open” degree: there are no entry requirements and has the UK’s largest choice of subjects to study in any combination.
Can you still get into university without the grades?
There’s still a chance a university will accept you with lower grades if you narrowly missed the mark (though trying your luck with three Cs when your offer was ABB probably won’t work). There can be a disparity between what a university asks for and what it will accept.
What can I do if I have no GCSEs?
An intermediate apprenticeship is a good example of something you can do without necessarily needing GCSEs, and to steer your course towards a specific career. Even if you don’t have a pass in GCSE English and Maths, you’ll be fine, you’ll just need to take a basic numeracy and literacy test in most cases.
Can you start Open University at any time?
You can apply at any time but Open University modules start at set times during the year. You will need to apply to your partner university in plenty of time to allow you to register on the scheme and for your first OU module.
Does Open University accept direct entry?
You can join National Open University as a 100 level, 200 level (Direct Entry) or Postgraduate applicant.
Can I study at the Open University for free?
The majority of learners visiting OpenLearn do so to study a free course. All OpenLearn courses: Provide a free, downloadable Open University Statement of participation available on completion. Can be studied by anyone at any time, with no cohorts, presentation dates or time limits.
Is Open University worth?
OU Students can be assured that their degree programme is no harder or easier than a traditional degree. Instead, it simply offers them a more flexible way of learning if they have other commitments. An open university course can be studied full time, part-time or over several years that suit you.
Are open degrees respected?
The short answer to the question is yes. At the end of the day, a degree is a degree no matter what university it comes from and all employers recognise the work that goes into such a qualification. OU degrees have a similar reputation to BTECs in that people think they are somehow easier.
Can you do a degree in 1 year?
The traditional bachelor’s degree takes at least four years to complete. But some accelerated college programs let you complete an entire bachelor’s degree in far less time—sometimes under a year—depending on what you study and how aggressively you complete courses.
What happens if you fail an Open University module?
If you’re not successful in passing your module, you won’t be able to re-submit your assignments, but you may be offered the opportunity to resit your exam or submit another end-of-module assessment.
Is an Open University degree the same as a normal degree?
Make it clear that you have not followed correspondence courses. The OU teaches through supported ‘Open Learning’ which incorporates flexible learning with one to one study support. An OU degree is equal in academic standard to a degree from any other British university.
Do employers care if your degree is online?
Do employers accept online degrees? In general, employers should treat an online degree the same as they would a campus-based degree. Most employers care far more about the quality of the school than the delivery format of the degree.
Do employers check Degrees UK?
Unfortunately, chancers rely on the fact that most employers don’t check qualifications with the issuing university, taking CVs and certificates at face value. This becomes even more prevalent the further away from graduation you get.
What qualifications can I get online?
Here are some of the best online courses that you can do for free:
- Inbound marketing course with free certification.
- Learn basic HTML from home.
- Free software development courses.
- A course on starting your own business.
- A certified course on social media strategy.
- Customer service free qualification.
How do you convince a university to accept you?
If you feel that same drive and urge to appeal, here’s exactly how to write an appeal letter for college admission.
- Research the school’s appeals process.
- Submit your appeal as soon as possible.
- Fight your own battle.
- Present all the facts and be specific.
- Don’t be afraid to get personal.
