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An Access module is a great place to start if you want a gentle introduction to Open University study. Designed specifically for OU students, it can also help you to find out more about your interests and where you want your learning to take you.
There are four Access modules to choose from, and they start each February, May, and October. You might even qualify for a free place.
Designed to inspire you, you’ll explore a range of broadly related subjects within one module. That means you’ll have the time and space to discover where your natural interests lie before settling on your ultimate qualification goal.
We’re different to other universities because we’re open to people based on their potential rather than their prior qualifications. Most of our courses have no formal entry requirements and our students come from a diverse range of educational backgrounds. So, we offer a choice of starting points depending on how confident you are in your study skills.
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Where to take your learning next https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/where-take-your-learning-next
Access courses https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/employability-hub/access-courses
Study these free online courses for study skills at The Open University
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/university-ready/free-online-courses-study-skills
Study QD BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree at The Open University open.ac.uk/courses/combined-studies/degrees/open-degree-qd
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The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
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An Access module is a great place to start if you want a gentle introduction to Open University study. Designed specifically for OU students, it can also help you to find out more about your interests and where you want your learning to take you.
There are four Access modules to choose from, and they start each February, May, and October. You might even qualify for a free place.
Designed to inspire you, you’ll explore a range of broadly related subjects within one module. That means you’ll have the time and space to discover where your natural interests lie before settling on your ultimate qualification goal.
We’re different to other universities because we’re open to people based on their potential rather than their prior qualifications. Most of our courses have no formal entry requirements and our students come from a diverse range of educational backgrounds. So, we offer a choice of starting points depending on how confident you are in your study skills.
Transcript - media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3998_youtubeuploadsfriday/20260819T142600_20251124T134528_Why_Access_modules_are_a_great_place_to_start_video_transcript.pdf
Read the article:
Where to take your learning next https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/where-take-your-learning-next
Access courses https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/employability-hub/access-courses
Study these free online courses for study skills at The Open University
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/university-ready/free-online-courses-study-skills
Study QD BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree at The Open University open.ac.uk/courses/combined-studies/degrees/open-degree-qd
If you are contemplating using this Open University content, please visit the Copyright and Intellectual Property section of OpenLearn’s frequently asked questions
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/about-openlearn/frequently-asked-questions-on-openlearn
The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
Free learning from The Open University
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/
For more like this subscribe to the Open University channel
youtube.com/channel/UCXsH4hSV_kEdAOsupMMm4Qw
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ouopenlearn
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/OUFreeLearning
#theOpenUniversity
