The Open University Reviews 

Got a first class in my undergraduate degree because feedback from lecturers were good, very excellent online and book resources, great lecturers, great library.

Excellent support and advice. Always available for questions and ready with the best solutions.

Studied for my Masters with the OU. Took 3 years as I also work. Would recommend.
Looking forward to my graduation.

Having just successfully completed a taught Masters degree I would gladly recommend the Open University for good quality, distance learning. The tutors were always on hand to answer questions, the pace and structure of the course was flexible and the guidance clear. Some of the resources included in the content were slightly outdated, but it was the last year that my course was running.

The learning journey with Open University was really good. Website, very easy to navigate, all learning content was really well wrote, and understandable. Everything that you need to learn is there. Never had any problem.
I have spent bit more time on learning then it was said, but that was because English is my second language. But it was definitely worth it, and I loved it.
I am thinking to sign up for another level, when i save some money, to do so.

Just mentioning that i have done it, with the full time work, so if you think about it, but you scared or not sure, trust me. You can do it.

October 2020 was a bleak time during initial stages of covid 19. I kept seeing OU advertised on tv, so took the chance to learn more.

Ideal for online learning and in some cases meet at the London School of Economics.

I choose the business management course and accounting. I have studied and worked in accounting since 2001. But I need something else, 2020 gave me the option. Business Management has shown me away of fulfilling my goals: showing my interests in a company, what's its organisational chart, its structure, its strategic analysis, you need to know as much about the company, what are its strengths and weaknesses, has it made a profit. What is its pitch for marketing. Wanting to be a senior in a business you need to see an overview of an organisation. The OU gives you the tools for the experience, you need. I have 50% of the tools for accounting and now another 50% for Business management and shall put this to practice. I have only mentioned some concepts of subject, Investors, Governance, shareholders and more. Know your business and its benefits and drawbacks.

Being part of the OU family has given me a branch to reach out on, goals to achieve. You must study your subject and its understanding. My Tutors helped me to grasp concepts, and wherever I was lacking, to take on board what they are talking about. I always asked them, through OU emails or live recordings. What you put into your studies and what you get out of it. Future students this is a great subject to see businesses into the way they work. Technology keeps updating with new AI that you will need to know.

Very grateful to the OU to help my career goals. Your studies around your work and leisure is up to you. Go for it!

I passed through the OU (6 yrs, STEM) almost in parallel with my kids in full time UK University. I believe I got at least as good an educational experience as they got. I was able to run my business (though I did have to scale down) and study due to the flexibility. I’m moving on to my masters now (elsewhere), a lifetime ambition for me (I’m 70 now!).

My deepest gratitude for the incredible support I received during my time studying with you. Achieving my degree is something I am immensely proud of, and I truly could not have done it without the guidance, understanding, and encouragement from the university.

Your support went far beyond academics. During my studies, I was given the encouragement and confidence I had long been lacking. With that support, I was able to seek assessment for dyslexia and address other mental health challenges. Taking that step changed my life. Through therapy and proper support, I found the strength to continue and ultimately complete my degree.

The lecturers were exceptional, and I am especially grateful to my first-year teachers, particularly Anne Pike. Your kindness, patience, and belief in me made a lasting difference at a time when I needed it most.

Thank you, truly, for creating an environment where students are supported not only academically, but personally. The impact you have had on my life goes far beyond my degree.

Brilliant University for older adult. They provide all necessary support required to get people across the line.

Excellent tuiti9on

After I developed a disability, my career panned and the choices of employment were limited.

Thanks to the OU degree course, I started a job in my chosen profession next week.

I can honestly say, the OU has given me a chance of a longer and happier working life. The only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

The course has opened my mind to infinite possibilities. The content is intersting and varied. You just have to decide what you want from life. When you decide, go for it!

studying law was a fantastic experience. A heavy workload but such a marvellous education with insights into European democracy, Constitutional law , Criminal law and Land Law.The Course was contemporary with a Society and Culture model examining how dictators come to power using the law. And also available a futuristic option to explore space law . Just a fascinating course throughout. You exit with some top rate problem solving skills and logic.

Tutors are rarely available, not qualified in the subjects they are teaching, just doing it for a bit of extra cash in retirement or as a side-job. Not interested in teaching, utterly unhelpful. No lectures (not even pre-recorded ones), nobody to ask anything that requires actual subject knowledge. Assignments are a shambles, tutors do not know what's actually expected in terms of content. Different lecturers will have completely different takes on how to interpret the assignment question. Vastly different, highly subjective grading between lecturers. Pot luck whether you do well or not. I got a First but was no wiser at the end of the course than I had been at the beginning, absolute waste of time, learnt nothing.

The OU offers great flexibility, making credit transfer and time off between modules easy.
I have studied at three other universities (as well as being a lecturer and an external examiner) and can say that the Open University modules are particularly thoughtfully and well designed. They are demanding and enjoyable at the same time.

The concept for the Open University is brilliant, but when they say "you work at your own pace", you can't, because if you're a fast learner and you have some time to just crack on, some modules have the later sections locked and you cant acess them until a certain date in the future. Additionally, the support I received alongside my studies varied so greatly each year that it was never consistent. Some tutors were fabulous and were fast to answer emails and offered useful guidance, others never responded, were late to tutorials, late giving feedback for assignments and gave the general impression that they didn't want to be there.
One year, I was even signed up to a module that I could not use toward my degree because they changed it, but they didn't tell me until I was 4 months in and already submitted two assignments, which also meant I had to redo the year and add extra time onto completing the degree.

So yes, I achieved my degree, but it was a long and difficult process which ended up being more of a relief that i didnt have to do this anymore, more than a celebration of achievement

I had a fantastic experience and was able to study with a high standard of academia. I loved the way it was flexible and I had time to study alongside my job.

I could never have achieved an honours degree without the flexibility of part time study

The resources that the OU provide are excellent, as is the support. Being able to study at times that suit me means I am able to continue working. I've enjoyed it so much I'm embarking on my master's course later this year

The mode of teaching was very interactive and I considered it great .