Find your course type

Integrated Masters Degree

... you want to study at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Combines undergraduate and postgraduate study

480

Typically 8 years part time 

We currently offer an integrated masters degree in engineering.

Foundation Degree

... you're working or volunteering in a particular area and want to enhance your professional and technical knowledge and skills.

The first two-thirds of an honours degree

240

Typically 4 years part time or 2 years full time

We offer most of our foundation degrees as diplomas of higher education for students living or working in Scotland.

Open University Certificate

... you want to focus on a particular profession or subject area.

These qualifications are unique to The Open University

60–90

Typically 1 year part time

Modules

... you want to complete a self-contained unit of study without committing to a qualification.

30 or 60 credits

Typically 6–9 months part time

Access modules

... you want to improve your confidence and prepare for study, especially if you haven't studied for a while.

30 credits

Typically 30 weeks part time

Short courses

... you want to study entirely online for personal interest or professional development.

No academic credit

Typically 25–100 hours of study

NEW Microcredentials

... you want to build professional skills and earn transferable academic credit.

10–15

Typically 10–12 weeks