Does Open University have entry requirements?

You’re ready to study with The Open University There are no formal entry requirements for most of our courses.

Does the Open University accept everyone?

It doesn’t matter what you have or haven’t studied before or when you last picked up a text book, there’s a starting point for everyone with the OU. Answer a few quick questions to see where you should start.

Can you do an Open University degree without A levels?

Although A Levels are primarily for those seeking to get into university, yes it is possible to get to university without A levels and qualify for a university course. An Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) course is a flexible way of getting into university and suits those who are returning to education.

What is OU qualification?

Our Open qualifications programme is one of the most flexible programmes of study in the UK, letting you build a qualification that’s unique for you. It is also the UK’s only truly “open” degree: there are no entry requirements and has the UK’s largest choice of subjects to study in any combination.

Can I go to uni without qualifications?

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Foundation Degrees are designed specifically for students with no formal qualifications. Admission is based on the likelihood of your ability to complete the programme successfully and to derive benefit from it.

Is the Open University a real degree?

Happily, many employers and organisations worldwide do employ Open University graduates and understand that an OU degree is equal in academic standard to a degree from any other British university.

Is it good to study in open university?

Open universities are institutions offering degrees with low or no entry requirements. They are the ideal study options for students who have graduated their previous studies with low grades but want to continue their higher education.

What is a Level 1 Open University equivalent?

Levels. Undergraduate courses are classified into levels 1, 2, and 3. These roughly correspond to academic years. For example, level 1 courses are the type of course you’d take in your first year in a brick university.