The OU today is cutting
edge not kipper ties
Things have moved on a bit since those BBC2 science programmes of the 1970s and '80s.
Instead we're recognised all over the world for the quality of our research and teaching. In fact many of our academics are leaders in their field.
Our courses are so highly regarded by employers that top UK firms such as Virgin, BT, Lloyds TSB, Ford and Royal Bank of Scotland all regularly turn to us for the training and development of their own staff - credentials which will stand you in good stead when it comes to applying for a job after your degree.
Forget putting your stuff on eBay™ or remortgaging the house
Our top reputation with UK employers isn't the only good reason to choose The Open University. The fact that a degree here will set you back a fraction of the cost of studying the same course at a campus university is also a pretty big plus point.
Many of our students finish their degree without having taken a single student loan and have valuable work experience to boot thanks to the part-time work they've undertaken during their degree. And with rising costs of a university education, it's an increasingly attractive option.
Also, don't forget that if you earn less then £16,510* a year you may be able to study with us for nothing at all. A slightly more appealing thought than having to share your room with a lodger, certainly.
* If you are a student in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland studying a 30 or 60 credit point course. £16,530 if you are a student in Wales.
