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Study around your rugby career and set yourself up for future success with The Open University. As experts in online learning, we offer career-boosting courses with dedicated tutor support, designed to fit around busy lives and training schedules.
So whether you’re looking to boost your skills, or eyeing up a career off the field, it’s all possible. You could even transfer credits from previous study. The future is yours for the taking.
You can enhance your knowledge of sports science, training, coaching and leadership with our dedicated sports and fitness qualifications. Or explore fulfilling careers outside of sport by exploring the hundreds of different courses in everything from business to the arts. Both your RPA Player Development Manager (PDM) and our advisers are ready to support you in identifying the right course for you.
Not quite ready to choose a full degree? Our Access modules are great preparation for a higher education qualification. Or, you could get a taste of OU study with one of our free short courses on OpenLearn. You may even be able to count this towards our introductory module Make your learning count (YXM130).
Please take the time to speak to your RPA PDM for support at all stages of enrolment and study.
When contacting the OU, remember to mention you are a professional rugby player with the RPA. This will ensure that we are able to provide the most relevant guidance to assist you.
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From rugby players to footballers and Olympians, we’re proud that many sports people choose the OU to boost their careers within sport and beyond.
The Open University has been ideal for me especially when allowing flexibility around playing rugby full time. The tutors are great and understanding about the demands of rugby and the Psychology BSc course has been really good thus far.
Tom Emery
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When contacting the OU, mention the RPA collaboration with The Open University. This will ensure you receive the most relevant guidance to assist you.