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We’ve been the experts in distance learning for over 50 years, allowing you to fit study around your life. Our world-leading teaching strategies and educational technologies mean you’ll get an immersive and interactive learning experience with support from dedicated tutors every step of the way.

Whatever future you’re looking for, your possibilities are open.

What our students say

Making that decision to study a degree can be a big one, so here is some experiences and advice from a few of our OU students.

Flexibility and accessibility

Support and engagement

Respected by employers

Ronan is from Waterford and studying a BA Engineering

Ninah is from Antrim and studying an Open degree and has completed two UG Business modules

Colm is from Dublin but living in Budapest and is working towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). View Colm’s Open Diaries video here

Laura is from Limerick and is working towards a BA (Honours) Criminology and Sociology.

Bobby is from Belfast and is working towards a BSc (Honours) Combined STEM and to date has completed modules in Business and Sports and Fitness. Read Bobby’s story here.