The Open University today is cutting edge not kipper ties…
Things have moved on a bit since those BBC 2 Science programmes of the 1970s and 80s.
Instead we’re recognised all over the world for the quality of our research and teaching. In fact many of our academics are leaders in their fields.
And our courses are so highly regarded by employers that top UK firms such as Virgin, BT, Lloyds TSB and Ford all regularly turn to us for the training and development of their own staff. Credentials which will stand you in good stead when it comes to applying for a job after your degree.
Forget about putting your stuff on eBay or re-mortgaging the house
Our top reputation with UK employers isn’t the only good reason to choose the OU. The fact that a degree here will set you back a fraction of the cost of studying the same course at a campus-based university is also a pretty big plus point.
Many of our students finish their degree without having taken out a single student loan and have valuable work experience to boot thanks to the part-time work they’ve undertaken during their degree. And with the rising costs of a university education, it’s an increasingly attractive option.
Also, don’t forget that if you earn less than £16,510 a year you may be able to study with us for nothing at all. A slightly more appealing thought than having to share your room with a lodger, certainly.
We take learning seriously
- Over the last 2 years we’ve invested £2.9m in the latest learning technologies.
- We now have 350 study centres dotted around the UK.
- Many OU podcasts are now available for free on iTunes.
- The Open University Business School is accredited by the world’s top management education associations – AACSB, EQUIS, CEL and AMBA
