Find your Mumentum

Our Mumentum initiative empowers mums to keep moving forward into higher education at The Open University, to further their careers.

With The Open University, mothers can find their Mumentum to move forward.

Nearly two-thirds of mothers want to retrain for a new career, but our recent research found that money, time and guilt can hold them back.

This initiative is designed to empower mums who are ready to progress in their careers but face some of these barriers to study.

OU qualifications are designed to fit around busy lives, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere. Explore the flexible, affordable study options that The Open University offers, and hear how other mums have studied with us to expand and even transform their careers as a result. Unlock your potential with Mumentum.

What should I study?

Whether you’re looking for qualifications to boost your career progression and earning potential, or looking to switch industry entirely, we offer a range of courses and Careers and Employability support to help you reach your goals.

Know which subject you’d like to explore?

Search for a course

Not sure where to begin?

Explore career fields and find out which course will help you get there

Want a qualification that's unique to you?

Build a qualification around your interests with our BA/BSc (Hons) Open degree

How can I fund my study?

We offer a wide range of flexible payment and funding options to help make study more affordable. Read more about the plans available and use the finance finder tool to see what your options are in moments.

Discover the funding options open to you

How will I make it work?

We have many parents that study with The Open University, balancing work and parenting responsibilities alongside their studies.

Read how mums are using Open University qualifications to build new careers, unlock promotions and enjoy the study process along the way.