Study with us

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.

Hear from our students

Making that decision to study a degree can be a big one, so here is some inspiration from our students.

Courses and qualifications

No matter where you live in Northern Ireland you can study with us – at a time and place that suits you.

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What is distance learning?

Distance learning is going to be different to the study you’ve done before – school, college, even university. But it’ll be similar in many ways as well.

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Fees and funding

In Northern Ireland we have a range of payment and financial support options to meet your individual needs and to help you meet your study goals.

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Meet our students

Read some of our amazing and inspirational students stories here.

Free online learning

We make Open University teaching and learning resources available free of charge to anyone with access to the internet, no matter where in the world they live.