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Careers and employability

Employers know the value of our courses – and our graduates. Independent research shows they think of OU students and graduates as ‘self-starters’, ‘adaptable’, ‘diverse’ and ‘determined’.

Learn how an Open University qualification can pave the way to a rewarding career.

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Don't be. Because with a Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England, you can start studying without paying a penny upfront. You won't have to pay anything back for up to 4 years, and not until you are earning more than £27,295 a year (current income threshold).

To find out more about Part-Time Tuition Fee Loans, check out our handy guide to Fees and funding in England

Where do you want your career to take you?

I want to work in accountancy

I want to work with children

I want to work in counselling

I want to work in engineering

I want to work in environment and development

I want to work in IT and computing

I want to work in law

I want to work in management

I want to work in mental health

I want to work in psychology

I want to work in science

I want to work in social work

I want to work in teaching

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You'll find detailed careers information with every course description.

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