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Accessibility statement
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Before, during and after your postgraduate studies, you’ll be able to make use of the OU’s support, student services and networking opportunities. From official student groups to the many unofficial social media groups you can join, find out more about the support you can access.
Every module you study will have its own dedicated module forums. They provide an opportunity to discuss ideas, ask questions, and facilitate group and collaborative assignments. Module tutors will moderate the forums, start discussions, and will join in if they feel the need to.
Don’t forget: many of your peers may work or have previously worked in the field you’re studying. Building connections with your fellow students may help you during and after your studies. Once you graduate, or if you’re already an OU graduate, you can join the OU Alumni Association. With 280,000 members worldwide, it provides the perfect opportunity to network and join official events.
You’ll have access to a subject-specific Student Support Team throughout your studies. If you have any general questions about your studies, or need to talk through your study options, they can help.
Our dedicated Careers and Employability team offer a variety of free services to OU students throughout their studies and for three years after students stop or finish their studies. Our careers service can offer you:
We’re committed to making study accessible to all, whether you have a disability, health condition, mental health difficulty, or a specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia). When you sign up for a qualification or module, we’ll ask you to let us know about any additional circumstances that may impact on your studies. The support we can offer you will depend on the modules you choose to take, but our services include:
You can find more information about our support on our disability support page.
Open SU is the union for Open University students. Led by a team of enthusiastic student leaders, it exists to represent, support, and connect the student community. You’ll automatically become a member, and there’s no fee.
Open SU is on a mission to make a positive difference for all OU students.
Here are a few ways you can get involved:
Find out more about opportunities, events and support on the OpenSU website.
At the residential schools you meet people from other parts of the world which really adds to the experience.
You can follow us and join in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Or you could join one of the many informal Facebook groups set up by students.
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Student Hub Live is a series of online interactive events open to the whole OU community. You can put your questions and comments directly to guests in the studio.
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Whether you’ve completed your studies or you’re just beginning, there are lots of like-minded staff, students and alumni to connect with on LinkedIn.
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