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People from all walks of
life study with the OU. Some study purely for pleasure, others for
their careers. Whether you’re a school
leaver or in retirement, a seasoned learner or a beginner, you’ll
find a wide range of courses to choose from. Here are our guidelines
on how to register.
What’s more, joining the OU brings the
support of the world expert in distance learning and the flexibility
to fit study around your lifestyle.
If you’re new to study, or haven’t studied for some time,
we have a range of ‘Openings’ and short courses which are
ideal for introducing you to a subject and to studying with the
OU, as well as teaching invaluable study skills.
If you’re new to the OU, this website is
full of useful information about
OU study.
To find the course of your choice, you can search
our courses online, or download
or request a printed copy of our prospectus.
Study advice and financial support
If you’re unsure about what to study, or to check if you’re
eligible for financial assistance, our trained advisers will be delighted
to help.
Please call:
0845 300 6090 from
within the UK
(01) 678 5399 or +44 28 9032
3722 from
the Republic of Ireland
+44 191 213 1380 from
other EU countries and Switzerland
+44 845 300 6090 from
elsewhere
We hope that you enjoy studying with The Open University.
How to register for your course
Register online
Visit the ‘Study
at the OU’ site
Use the “click to register” button to register online.
You will be asked to input your voucher number* and pay the balance
of your course fee by credit/debit card.
*You will be asked to reveal the hidden authentication code on your voucher
at the point of registration. Please do not reveal this code until instructed
to do so or it will invalidate your voucher.
Please note that overpayment with vouchers cannot be refunded.
Reserve online/register by post
Visit the ‘Study
at the OU’ site
Use the “click to register” button to register online.
Reserve a place on the course of your choice.
We’ll send you a completed registration form for you to sign
and return with your voucher and the balance of payment. You may pay
the balance by credit/debit card or cheque, or you may choose to apply
for an Open University Student
Budget Account (OUSBA) to spread payments
of the balance or telephone +44 (0)1908 655777.
If you’re redeeming your voucher by post,
please detach and keep the receipt slip so that you have a copy of
the voucher number for reference. Do not remove the scratch panel on
your voucher if you are redeeming it by post
Please note that overpayment with vouchers cannot be refunded.
Reserve by phone/register by post
0845 300 6090 from within the UK
(01) 678 5399 or +44 28 9032 3722 from
the Republic of Ireland
+44 191 213 1380 from other EU countries and Switzerland
+44 845 300 6090 from elsewhere
We’ll take your details and send you a
completed registration form for you to sign and return with your
voucher and the balance of payment. You may pay the balance by credit/debit
card or cheque, or you may choose to apply for an Open
University Student Budget Account (OUSBA) to spread payments
of the balance or telephone +44 (0)1908 655777.
If you’re redeeming
your voucher by post, please detach and keep the receipt slip so that
you have a copy of the voucher number for reference. Do not remove
the scratch panel on your voucher if you are redeeming it by post
Please note that
overpayment with vouchers cannot be refunded.
Current OU students
If
you have outstanding fees on your OUSBA account, you can use your vouchers
to offset the balance. Send your voucher(s) with your name and P.I.
number to:- OUSBA, PO Box 508, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6HX,
UK. For questions regarding redemption against an OUSBA account, please
telephone 01908 655777 from within the UK or +44 1908 655777 from elsewhere.
If
you’re redeeming your voucher by post,
please detach and keep the receipt slip so that you have a copy of
the voucher number for reference. Do not remove the scratch panel on
your voucher if you are redeeming it by post
Please note that overpayment with
vouchers cannot be refunded.
Want to know more?
If your question is not answered here, please call and speak to one
of our trained advisers on 0845 300 6090 (UK).
Our lines are open: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00, Saturday 09:00
to 17:00 (UK time).
If you are calling from outside the UK, the numbers are:
(01) 678 5399 or +44 28 9032 3722 from
the Republic of Ireland
+44 191 213 1380 from other EU countries and Switzerland
845 300 6090 from elsewhere
OU Gift Vouchers - terms and conditions
- You can redeem your OU Gift Voucher against any OU course. Vouchers are not redeemable against any other OU product or service.
- Please note that overpayment of course fees with OU Gift Voucher(s) cannot be refunded
- If you would like to redeem your voucher against your current Open University Student Budget Account (OUSBA), please send your name and P.I. number together with your voucher(s) to:- OUSBA, PO Box
508, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6HX, UK. If you have any questions
about redeeming your voucher against your OUSBA account, please call
us on 01908 655777 (+44 1908 655777 from outside the UK).
- Vouchers are valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
- The OU cannot refund you, the recipient of the voucher. However, the person who purchased the voucher is eligible for a full refund within 21 days of purchase. They should send the voucher and written request to: OUGV Coordinator, LMS/OUW, PO Box 188, Milton Keynes, MK7 6DH, UK. The money will be refunded in the same way in which it was paid.
- You must be aged 18 or over before the course start date.
- Please note that course prices differ in the UK and overseas. Some
of our courses can be studied worldwide but please check on our website
to find out which courses
and locations are available. Fee converters for prices in the Republic of Ireland and Continental Europe are available with each course description in our online
prospectus
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