Cookies on our website We use cookies to make sure our websites work effectively and to improve your user experience. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with this. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time. More Info/Change Settings. Continue Toggle service links Be inspired by our courses The Open University provides high-quality distance learning for all, so join our millions of students who have already begun their life-changing journey. Or see postgraduate. What are you capable of? A new interest, a new job, a new perspective. Change your life with an Open University qualification. You don’t need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of. Find out how the OU can help you to achieve your goals. About the OU The Open University's mission is to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. Read About the OU, and visit the OU in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Research at the OU The OU does world-leading innovative research and development which influences policy and enriches lives. Find out how research changes the world Free learning Hundreds of free extracts from OU courses. Try interactives, watch videos and see a full guide to OU programmes on TV and radio. Start your learning journey with our free courses on OpenLearn Find a course If you can't find what you're looking for, try our wider OU search. Or see postgraduate. Are you an employer? Get professional skills for your staff with our unique learning method. Learn more about employers at the OU Already have a degree? Join the OU postgraduate programme to extend your qualifications. Learn more about postgraduate degrees Study OU courses Careers An OU qualification says 'employ me'. Whether you want to start a new career or go further in your current job, we can help. Find out more about OU study for your career What it's like to study The OU does world-leading innovative research and development which influences policy and enriches lives. More about what it's like to study at the OU Can I do it? Whether you need help with finding the time, an Access module to ease you into university study or support with a disability, we can help. Find out how the OU can help you reach your goals News at the OU New BBC/OU series delves into British waste bins to find out the truth about rubbish. An observational BBC series, co-produced by The Open University (OU), takes a revealing look at refuse disposal A fascinating new BBC/OU... BBC/OU Series wins coveted prize in Learning on Screen Awards. A BBC/OU co-production on the changes in world population is announced winner in last night's Learning on Screen Awards. BBC/OU... New OU Vice-Chancellor calls for action on part-time study. The incoming Vice-Chancellor of The Open University, Peter Horrocks, has used his first address since his appointment to make a direct... Sign in Username Your username is either the email address you signed up with or, for students and staff, your OU computer username or PI. Password Forgotten password, or need help? Back to top The Open University Contact the OU Jobs Accessibility Cymraeg Conditions of use Privacy and cookies Copyright ©2021. All rights reserved. The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302). The Open University is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.