Every year we help thousands of public sector professionals progress in their careers with expertly designed qualifications intended to help you advance in the field you’re in.

From teaching to nursing and social work, we’re recognised nationwide for our innovative approach to learning which delivers skills you can immediately apply in your job. Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies in areas such as nursing, social work, education & various psychology societies.

Enhance your career with a qualification in:

Nursing
Healthcare
Health Science
Social Work
Social Care
Working with Children and Young People
Teaching
Social Sciences
Psychology
Business and Management
Law
Accounting and Finance
Computing and IT
Engineering and Technology
Environment, Development and International Studies
Science
Maths and Statistics
Languages
Professional Skills Development

If you study an OU undergraduate course, you can qualify for help with study costs even if your household income is as high as £30,000*. Plus Union members get 10% discount on some OU courses.**

*If you are a student in England, Wales or Northern Ireland studying a 30 or 60 point course.

**Members of unions affiliated to the TUC, ICTU, STUC and WTUC and who are new to studying with the OU on Level 1 courses that carry 30 and 60 credit points.

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