The Open University - OU (reviews)

The Open University is a great choice to further your studies/education, regardless of your age and what stage you are at in life. There is a wide range of courses available. The process from finding the course that’s right for you, signing up and then starting your studies is a simple and straightforward process. The learning itself is structured in a way to progressively get more challenging. I can highly recommend.

Provides wide range of courses. Plenty of opportunities to book other online classes. These recorded sessions could also be downloaded and viewed accordingly. A lot of flexibility and support for part time students. Tutors are always great and helpful.

I have nothing but positive things to say about my experiences with The Open University. For some reason at the age of 30, while working full time and having never been a good student before in my life, I decided to do a degree for six years. It sounded ridiculous then and it does recounting it now! I was worried, naturally – I thought that it would be difficult, that I would drop out, etc, but the OU were there for me every step of the way and made the whole journey not only a breeze but a genuine joy too.

I personally found working online suited the way that my mind works but if you fancy more in-person learning then the OU does also offer that too – I attended a good few lectures like at a “regular” university, so fret not!

I would recommend The Open University to absolutely everybody – you will be supported and inspired throughout this exciting new educational journey.

As an individual who couldn’t have attended an in person university and instead applied to the Open University right after finishing sixth form, I found that it is an excellent option to provide freedom for selecting ones study areas, as well as boasting incredible tutors and resources that put the tools wholly in the students’ hands.
The nature of a university that relies on the students to manage themselves can pose as a challenge, and did for me for a long time, however I found that over time it pushed me to develop better a work ethic and mentality surrounding productivity.
Also, I have found that during my courses, my tutors have been incredibly supportive at any point in which I’ve sought out assistance.