Open University

The university has such amazing online studies with tutors who were contactable via email and phone around the clock. The study material was easy to read and you had a variety of material to choose from for TMA’s.

Being able to study online is very flexible as it works with my work schedule, the tutors are very contactable, and you receive plenty of help with assignments. There are opportunities to attend tutorials and join groups for social activities.

For someone who has never thought about studying for a degree, this is a big leap. The experience I have had so far is outstanding. The staff are extremely supportive with any problems I have, and the accessibility of the course itself is very easy to use, especially for people who don’t often use technology.

Not bad studying from home. I wish I had more support that I might find going to study at a residential university. Now looking into an engineering and science access course for free.

The staff has been very friendly and helpful since day one, making you feel very welcome and appreciated. The course was superb, well-written, and well-done. Thank you for your service, I truly recommend it as postgraduate options for my career are always open and accessible. Our tutor provided us with all the information and clear guidance on what path to take in the future to progress.

I moved here after having an unpleasant experience with a different university and am so thankful that I made this decision. The course is set out in a way that gives you all the information you need to find resources, submit essays, and ask questions. Tutors reply quickly to everything. Can’t fault it!

I started the open university in 2019 and through the duration of my course I've been nothing but pleased with the course content and tutors. Throughout the pandemic when other unis struggled with online learning I felt totally comfortable with my open uni course. I would recommend it to anyone, especially people who want to learn and also have kids and a job like me.

During my time with the OU, I've often struggled with managing my work load on top of a full time job, but I've always been up front with my tutors about this and they've provided me with extra support in whatever way they can. They have given me multiple extensions, arranged phone calls to go over the course material with me and provided in depth feedback that has helped me improve my writing and clarity of thought. The students have also been incredibly encouraging, we usually have a Facebook group that we join at the beginning of the modules we're studying and we use it to support each other and help where we can.

You can make your own time to do your work which helps with family life and balancing other commitments. There is lots of study material and you can reach out to your tutor and student services if you have any problems.

I would honestly and truthfully give the Open University a 10/10, because within the Open University you can astill wokr a job and get paid while studying, and you can also do studying in the comfort of your own home and not have to worry about fuel prices driving to university for lessons. All the lessons are online and it gives you a range of tutorials. Your tutors are always an email away or a call away if you ever need a question answered about a certain topic.