Welcome to the OU in Wales

We have over 16,000 students across the whole of Wales supported by 300 tutors. Find out more about us and our work.

Courses and qualifications

As Wales’ largest provider of part-time undergraduate university study, we offer a wide choice of qualifications and subject areas.

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Teaching

You can now study the PGCE with us to become a teacher in Wales. We also have free learning resources for current teaching staff.

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Request a prospectus

Explore our qualifications and courses by requesting one of our prospectuses today.

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About us

The Open University is the largest provider of part-time undergraduate higher education in Wales. Find out more about us and our work.

Financial support for students

New, part-time students in Wales could get up to £4,500 funding towards living costs. Part-time postgraduate students in Wales can get up to £18,025 in funding.

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Meet our students

Our students come from all walks of life. Each have their own unique background, ambitions, and story to tell, and we’re here to support them along the way.

Welsh Language

This section includes information on how we comply with the Welsh Language standards and deliver our services though the medium of Welsh.

Work with us

How would you like to help someone change their life? The Open University is the UK’s largest university. See if there's a job opportunity here for you.