How does an Open University course work?

Flexible study Because OU study is flexible, you don’t have to stick to just part-time or full-time study . You can choose to study more or less each year to suit you.

Instead of focusing on one or two subjects, open degrees allow you to pick and choose courses to tailor your degree to your needs and interests . The only requirement is to take courses across different levels (usually four courses at level 1, four at level 2, and four at level 3).

The number of hours you’ll need to put into studying will depend on how many credits you’re taking. Per week, that would look like: 60 credits (part time) – around 16 to 18 hours. 120 credits (full time) – around 32 to 36 hours .