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With you every step of the way

It’s our mission to provide a world-class university education and open up a world of opportunities for you. But we know there can be some obstacles along the journey, but you don’t need to worry, from flexibility to funding we’ll support you all the way.

Take the first step towards building your future. We’ll help you make it happen.

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What support will I receive?

Our advisers are here to help – before, during, and after your course has finished. In addition, you’ll have access to:

  • A personal tutor – you’ll have a tutor for each module who’s just a text, call or email away.
  • Student Support Teams – we’ll put you in touch with a support team from the very beginning. They’ll be there to help you on your learning journey.
  • Other students – our module discussion groups allow you to connect with students to talk about subjects and study methods, or you could join one of the informal Facebook groups set up by students.
  • Accessible study – we’re committed to helping students with disabilities or additional needs. Last year we helped around 22,000 students with disabilities and additional needs achieve their study goals.

Find out about the support we offer  

26% of OU students in Scotland declare a disability

Boost your confidence with an Access module

If you haven’t studied in a while or you’re lacking confidence, you could start your studies with an Access module. These are designed to:

  • improve your confidence.
  • give you a taste of something you may want to study in more detail.
  • help you brush up on your study skills.

Discover how our Access modules can prepare you for study  

One thing that surprised me was how easy it was to access the materials and how helpful everyone was. My tutors were extremely helpful and always got back to me on the same day. In the meantime, the online support forums offered everything I needed to keep me going.

Sam Orme, OU graduate

Want to get started? What are you waiting for?

Find out more about the OU, our courses and how we can help you build your future by contacting our team of advisers.

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