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Course type: Degree

Degree

Also known as an undergraduate or bachelors degree.

Internationally respected, universally understood.

An essential requirement for many high-level jobs.

Gain a thorough understanding of your subject – and the tools to investigate, think critically, form reasoned arguments, solve problems and communicate effectively in new contexts.

Progress to higher level study, such as a postgraduate diploma or masters degree.
Credits: 360

Credits

Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification.

One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course.

You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module.

For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.
How long it takes
Study method: Distance learning
Entry requirements: Find out more about; Entry requirements

BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree

: Course code: QD

Some of the key questions in the world today require expertise from a range of subjects. Multidisciplinary study has always been at the heart of the Open University, and the BA/BSc (Honours) Open, or Open degree, allows you to bring together different areas of study in a completely flexible way to develop knowledge and skills. It's a degree with a difference. Free from the restriction of a subject-specific specialism, you can set the direction of your learning. Choose from over 250 modules across 16 subject areas to create a bespoke qualification that matches your interests and helps you stand out in the job market.

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Key features

Course details

Entry requirements

Fees and funding

How you'll study

Careers

Create your own multidisciplinary degree.
Choose modules from a wide range of subject areas.
Develop a unique skill set to stand out to employers.
Flexibility to adapt your study plans to match your evolving aspirations.
Count previous university study towards your qualification.

Course type

Degree

Credits

360

How long it takes

Part-time study – 6 years

Full-time study – 3 years

Time limit – 16 years

Study method

Distance learning

Entry requirements

Find out more about Entry requirements

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This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. For your BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree, you can:

study a broad range of subjects; or
specialise in one subject area, and pick from a wide range of subjects to complete your qualification; or
specialise in two subject areas, dividing your time equally between both.

If you’re interested in exploring some predefined subject-based routes through the qualification, expand the Routes through the degree section below.

You’ll start Stage 1 with 60 credits from a wide choice of introductory modules. All introductory modules are worth 30 or 60 credits and have been carefully selected to develop your subject knowledge and study skills in preparation for further OU study.

One option in this group is Making your learning count (YXM130), a 30-credit module which gives you a chance to count study from a variety of subjects towards your qualification.

To complete this stage, you’ll choose a further 60 credits from a wider selection of our other Stage 1 modules. Many students focus broadly on one discipline, such as science or the humanities – but there’s nothing to stop you from studying modules from entirely different subject areas.

Key introductory Stage 1 modules

Key introductory Stage 1 modules
Modules	Credits
You'll choose 60 credits from:
Choose from this list of Stage 1 key introductory option modules	60

All Stage 1 modules

All Stage 1 modules
Modules	Credits
You'll choose 60 credits from:
Choose from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60

By completing Stage 1, you may have some ideas about the direction you want to follow – if so, you can focus on one or two subject areas and explore some of the topics you encounter at Stage 1 in more depth. Equally, you can continue to be inspired by different subjects, especially if you have previous knowledge or experience. Either way, after completing this stage, you will have enhanced your critical thinking and analytical skills.

All Stage 2 modules

All Stage 2 modules
Modules	Credits
You'll choose 120 credits from:
Choose from this list of Stage 2 option modules	120

Stage 3 is focused on the study of specialist topics and issues. During this stage you will develop significantly as an independent learner and acquire high-level thinking skills in preparation for graduate-level employment or postgraduate study. To complete the 120 credits of study required for Stage 3, we strongly recommend that you build on previous studies to get the best from your learning experience with us.

All Stage 3 modules

All Stage 3 modules
Modules	Credits
You'll choose 120 credits from:
Choose from this list of Stage 3 option modules	120

We’ve developed over 40 optional suggested subject routes you can follow. You don’t have to build your qualification from scratch if you don’t want to.

Each route shows you which modules you could choose to make up 180 credits of study - the equivalent of half a degree - to focus on a subject area. If you’d like to study two specific subjects, you can combine 180 credits of subject-specific study from one route with 180 credits of subject-specific study from another. The subject(s) you study won’t be included on your degree certificate or in the name of your degree.

Details of our most popular routes are shown below, including:

Art history
Biology
Business and management
Childhood and youth studies
Computer science
Design

Economics
Engineering
Environmental technology
French
Health and social care

Law
Mathematics and statistics
Psychology
Sport and fitness.

Art history

Art history
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Discovering the arts and humanities (A111)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Art and life before 1800 (A237)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Art and its global histories (A344)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Biology

Biology
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Science: concepts and practice (S112)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Cell and molecular biology (S296)	30
Biodiversity: survival in a changing world (S286)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Biological science: from genes to species (S317)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60
S112 is not a key introductory module. If you’re interested in studying this route, you’ll need to have completed 60 credits of key introductory modules in another subject.

Business and management

Business and management
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
An introduction to business and management (B100)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Shaping business opportunities (B207)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Strategic management (B302)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Childhood and youth studies

Childhood and youth studies
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E104)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Exploring childhood and youth (E232)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Contemporary research with children and young people (E320)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Computer science

Computer science
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Introduction to computing and information technology 1 (TM111)	30
Introduction to computing and information technology 2 (TM112)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Object-oriented Java programming (M250)	30
Algorithms, data structures and computability (M269)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Data management and analysis (TM351)	30
Interaction design and the user experience (TM356)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Design

Design
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century (U101)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Design essentials (T217)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Innovation: designing for change (T317)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Economics

Economics
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
You and your money (DB125)	30
Economics in context (DD126)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Essential economics: macro and micro perspectives (D217)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Doing economics: inequalities, innovation and environment (DD320)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60
DD126 is not a key introductory module. If you’re interested in studying this route, you’ll need to have completed 60 credits of key introductory modules in another subject.

Engineering

Engineering
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Engineering: origins, methods, context (T192)	30
Engineering: frameworks, analysis, production (T193)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Core engineering A (T271)	30
Energy and sustainability (T213)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Nanoscale engineering (T366)	30
Renewable energy (T313)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Environmental technology

Environmental technology
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Environment: journeys through a changing world (U116)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Energy and sustainability (T213)	30
Environmental management: systems and sustainability (T220)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Environmental management: pathways to sustainability (T330)	30
Renewable energy (T313)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

French

French
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Introduction to French studies (beginners) (L102)	30
French studies 1 (intermediate) (L112)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
French studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L222)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
French studies 3: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L332)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Health and social care

Health and social care
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Introducing health and social care (K102)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Critical ideas in wellbeing and public health (K212)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Leading, managing, caring (K318)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Law

Law
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Criminal law and the courts (W111)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Public law (W211)	30
International, environmental and space law (W260)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Trusts law (W311)	30
Law, society and culture (W340)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Mathematics and statistics

Mathematics and statistics
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Discovering mathematics (MU123)	30
Essential mathematics 1 (MST124)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Mathematical methods (MST224)	30
Analysing data (M248)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Applications of probability (M343)	30
Deterministic and stochastic dynamics (MS327)	30
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Psychology

Psychology
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Exploring psychological worlds: thinking, feeling, doing (D110)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Living psychology: from the everyday to the extraordinary (DD210)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Advancing social psychology (DD317)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

Sport and fitness

Sport and fitness
Modules	Credits
Stage 1 (120 credits)
Active bodies: introducing the study of sport and exercise (E114)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 1 option modules	60
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Applying sport and exercise sciences to coaching (E236)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 2 option modules	60
Stage 3 (120 credits)
Contemporary sport and exercise issues (E315)	60
Plus choose 60 credits from this list of Stage 3 option modules	60

We regularly review our curriculum; therefore, the qualification described on this page – including its availability, its structure, and available modules – may change over time. If we make changes to this qualification, we’ll update this page as soon as possible. Once you’ve registered or are studying this qualification, where practicable, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes. If you’d like to know more about the circumstances in which the University might make changes to the curriculum, see our Academic Regulations or contact us. This description was last updated on 18 March 2025.

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our BA/BSc (Honours) Open uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements depending on the modules you choose:

Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills
Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, and examinations
Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
Finding external/third-party material online
Accessing online catalogues and databases
Specialist material, such as works of art and musical manuscripts
Specialist software, such as Sibelius (a music writing package)
Mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
Online tutorials
Group-work
Practical work
Residential schools/field schools/laboratory schools

Every module has its own Accessibility Statement with more detailed accessibility information – you’ll find these on individual module descriptions.

Visit our Disability support page to learn about our services.

Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

Knowledge and understanding
Cognitive skills
Practical and professional skills
Key skills

The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

Read the detailed learning outcomes here

Credit transfer

If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study. At the OU we call this credit transfer.

It’s not just university study that can be considered, you can also transfer study from a wide range of professional or vocational qualifications such as HNCs and HNDs.

You should apply for credit transfer before you register, at least 4 weeks before the registration closing date. We will need to know what you studied, where and when and you will need to provide evidence of your previous study.

For more details of when you will need to apply by and to download an application form, visit our Credit Transfer website.

Classification of your degree

On successfully completing this course, we’ll award you our BA (Honours) Open or our BSc (Honours) Open.

The class of honours (first, upper-second, lower-second or third) will depend on your grades at Stages 2 and 3.

You'll have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.

Designation of your degree

Your choice of modules determines whether you graduate with a BA (Honours) or BSc (Honours) Open degree:

BA (Bachelor of Arts) (Honours) – at least 180 credits of the overall 360 credits required must be from BA-eligible modules (generally codes starting with A, B, D, E, K, L, M, U, W or YXM). At least 60 credits of your OU Stage 2 credits must be BA-eligible, and at least 60 credits of your OU Stage 3 credits must be BA-eligible. The additional 60 BA-eligible credits can be studied at Stage 1, 2 or 3.
BSc (Bachelor of Science) (Honours) – at least 180 credits of the overall 360 credits required must be from BSc-eligible modules (generally codes starting with B, D, E, K, M, S, T, U, W or YXM). At least 60 credits of your OU Stage 2 credits must be BSc-eligible, and at least 60 credits of your OU Stage 3 credits must be BSc-eligible. The additional 60 BSc-eligible credits can be studied at Stage 1, 2 or 3.

International recognition

If you intend to use your Open University qualification to seek work or undertake further study outside the UK, we recommend checking whether your intended qualification will meet local requirements for your chosen career. Find out more about international recognition of Open University qualifications.

Regulations

As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the qualification-specific regulations below and the academic regulations that are available on our Student Policies and Regulations website.

BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree

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There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

Even though there are no entry requirements, there are some skills that you'll need to succeed. If you're not quite ready for OU study we can guide you to resources that prepare you, many of which are free.

Answer a few quick questions to check whether you're ready for study success

Planning your module choices

You’ll begin your BA/BSc (Honours) Open with one of a range of introductory modules, which will provide you with a foundation in your chosen subject(s) and help develop general study skills. You may want to focus on one subject – such as science or the humanities – but there's nothing to stop you from studying modules from entirely different areas. You can explore our suggested routes through the degree under the Course details tab for inspiration.

For certain subject areas – such as biology, economics, or psychology – you may need to include specific modules at Stage 1 or have completed previous study so that you’re prepared for Stages 2 and 3. But don’t worry. We’ll help you choose the right module at the right stage.

For the following subject areas, we also have online tools that will help you decide if you’re ready:

We’re here to help. If you would like assistance with planning your qualification and selecting your modules, take a look at our suggested study routes or contact us to speak to an adviser.

How much time do I need?

Most of our students study part time, completing 60 credits a year.
This will usually mean studying for 16–18 hours a week.

Find out if you have enough time to study with our time planner

Preparing for study with an Access module

Students who start their study with an Access module are more likely to be successful when they advance to Stage 1 of their qualification. They’re specially designed to give you a gentle introduction to OU study, boost confidence in your study skills, and help you gain a broad overview of your chosen subject area.

You’ll also benefit from:

feedback from your tutor through regular one-to-one phone tutorials
support from a dedicated team throughout your study
detailed written feedback on your work.

The Access module we’d recommend studying in preparation for this qualification is our:

Arts and languages Access module

What you will study

This multidisciplinary module is an ideal starting point if you have little or no previous knowledge of the arts, humanities and languages. It's perfect preparation for your study with The Open University as you'll develop both your subject knowledge and your study skills. From the perspective of its central theme, ‘popular protest’, it explores a range of subjects, including art history, English, English language studies, history, and popular music, all through its central theme of ‘popular protest’. The module also offers an opportunity to explore other subjects, such as modern languages, classical studies, religious studies and creative writing.

View full details of Arts and languages Access module

Y031

Science, technology and maths Access module

What you will study

This multidisciplinary module is an ideal starting point if you have little or no previous knowledge of the sciences, technology and mathematics. It’ll help develop your study skills in advance of your OU qualification, and you get to explore a number of STEM subjects including science, engineering and design, environment, mathematics, and computing and IT.

View full details of Science, technology and maths Access module

Y033

Psychology, social science and wellbeing Access module

What you will study

This multidisciplinary module provides an excellent introduction to studying with The Open University; you'll get to cover a wide range of subject areas, including psychology, childhood and youth studies, health and social care, wellbeing, sport, education and social sciences.

View full details of Psychology, social science and wellbeing Access module

Y034

Business and law Access module

What you will study

This multidisciplinary module provides an excellent introduction to studying with The Open University as you'll use printed and online materials to cover a wide range of topics in law and business.

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Y035

How will I study this course?

With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work or on the move.

You’ll have some assessment deadlines to meet, but otherwise, you’ll be free to study at the times that suit you, fitting your learning around work, family, and social life.

For each of your modules, you’ll use either just online resources or a mix of online and printed materials.

Each module you study will have a module website with

a week-by-week study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies
course materials such as reading, videos, recordings, and self-assessed activities
module forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students
details of each assignment and their due dates
a tutorial booking system, online tutorial rooms, and your tutor’s contact details
online versions of some printed module materials and resources.

If you have additional needs, we can also provide most module materials in alternative formats. Find out more about materials on our accessibility webpage.

Tutor support

You’ll have a tutor for each module, who will introduce themselves before the module begins.

Throughout the module, they will:

mark your assignments and give feedback to help you improve
guide you to learning resources
support you, whether with general study skills or help with a specific topic.

Tutorials

Tutorials usually take place online, and they’re always optional.

Online tutorials are live presentations with module tutors in dedicated online tutorial rooms and are sometimes recorded.

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
If a module has an in-person exam (that you must take at one of our exam centres) or is invigilated online, we’ll make this clear in the module description.

Progressing to a point where I felt more comfortable writing my assignments, and having my scores reflecting that, made me quite happy because it showed the hard work was being rewarded.
Patrick ‘Ricky’ Skene, BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching

Other support and resources

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to our subject-specific Student Support Teams.

They’ll help you with any general questions about your study and updates to your OU account.

To help with your studies, you’ll also have access to:

our online library, with high-quality online resources to support your study
other university libraries in the UK and Ireland
the online Help Centre, which has general information about OU study and support, along with study skills advice
free Microsoft Office 365 software
IT and computing support from our Computing Helpdesk.

Find out more about student support and being a part of the OU community.

Skills for career development

Only 19% of graduate employers are interested in specific degree subjects studied. Most are more interested in your skills, such as communication, digital literacy and problem-solving, as well as attributes such as initiative, sector awareness, and global citizenship. The BA/BSc (Honours) Open is an ideal way to showcase your abilities across a broad range of skills and get ahead in today’s highly competitive job market.

"The flexibility of the Open degree helped keep things new and exciting. Plus, studying all these different topics means I now have a skill set that’s unique to me.”
Luke Simmons, BA (Hons) Open

The employers we work with know that diversity of knowledge brings great strength. They highly value OU students and graduates, describing them most often as ‘self-starters’, ‘diverse’, ‘determined’, ‘adaptable’ and ‘work-ready’. An Open degree on your CV not only shows your skills and subject knowledge but also highlights to current or future employers that you are flexible and agile, having studied across a range of subjects.

By studying our BS/BSc (Hons) Open, you can develop a diverse range of transferable skills, expertise, and capabilities, including:

Initiative, self-management and resilience
Commercial and sector awareness
Communication
Collaboration
Digital and information literacy
Numeracy
Problem-solving

Career relevance

The flexibility of our BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree makes it relevant to a wide range of careers and industries. It can help you to develop in your existing employment or be a passport to a whole new career. Its flexibility particularly suits people with multi-faceted work roles; and anyone needing to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding to manage changes in their current job or future career path.

Exploring your options

From the start of your studies, our experienced Careers and Employability Services team can help you learn how to describe what you’ve gained from your BA/BSc (Hons) Open in ways that employers will take notice of, including:

explaining how you achieved your degree
how to present the valuable skills and strengths it has given you
highlighting any relevant subjects studied by including your module choices in CVs and applications.

For up to three years after you finish your studies, you’ll have full access to The Open University’s Careers and Employability Services for a wide range of information, advice and guidance. This includes:

a range of self-directed activities, resources and downloadable guides
intelligent tools such as interview simulation and CV review tools powered by AI (Artificial Intelligence)
online career skills workshops
employer panel sessions and direct connections with employers advertising opportunities to OU students
email, phone or video consultations with a Careers and Employability Consultant.

Some areas of the Careers and Employability Services website are available for you to see now, including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about how OU study enhances your career. Once you are a registered student, you will also have access to career information and advice on the Open Qualifications Study Home site.

You can also visit the graduate careers website Prospects for hundreds of job ideas.

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Start dates

Oct 2025 - Registration closes 11/09/2025
Feb 2026 - Registration closes 08/01/2026
Apr 2026 - Registration closes 12/03/2026

Credit transfer: apply by 14/08/2025

Credit transfer: apply by 04/12/2025

Credit transfer: apply by 12/02/2026

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Prepare for OU study with an Access module

Stage 1 (120 credits)

Key introductory Stage 1 modules

All Stage 1 modules

Stage 2 (120 credits)

All Stage 2 modules

Stage 3 (120 credits)

All Stage 3 modules

Routes through the degree

Art history

Biology

Business and management

Childhood and youth studies

Computer science

Design

Economics

Engineering

Environmental technology

French

Health and social care

Law

Mathematics and statistics

Psychology

Sport and fitness

Accessibility

Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

Credit transfer

Classification of your degree

Designation of your degree

International recognition

Regulations

Compare this course

Planning your module choices

How much time do I need?

Preparing for study with an Access module

Arts and languages Access module

What you will study

Science, technology and maths Access module

What you will study

Psychology, social science and wellbeing Access module

What you will study

Business and law Access module

What you will study

How much will it cost in England?

Additional costs

Study costs

Field schools

Ways to pay for your qualification and other support

How many credits are you planning to study per year?

Do you already hold a degree?

Was your previous degree in the same subject you wish to study now?

Was it achieved in the last 5 years?

Are you employed?

Are you a member of British Forces Posted Overseas?

How will I study this course?

Tutor support

Tutorials

Assessment

Other support and resources

Skills for career development

Career relevance

Exploring your options

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