Overall I loved my experience with the OU. It's not easy and there will always be those who make comments about the OU 'not being a real uni', but the joke's on them - I've graduated with a First Class degree after 5 years of hard work and dedication, and I'm now in the job I've dreamed of for years. If you're thinking about the OU, go for it!

N/A - online/distance learning

Of the six tutors I had during my time with the OU, 5 were absolutely, faultlessly brilliant. I had issues with one tutor in my final year, and after putting in a complaint I was contacted by the head of the Arts faculty, who dealt with the issue personally and moved me to a new tutor (at my request). I cannot fault how my complaint was handled, and the tutor I was moved to was extremely helpful and supportive.

Very useful when I needed advice, although I only needed this once and had no other interaction with OUSA

N/A - online/distance learning

N/A - online/distance learning

I love that my tutors pushed me to work harder and supported me in meeting my potential. I didn't always like the isolation associated with distance learning.

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The OU is brilliant for developing transferable skills, especially self-motivation and discipline and time management. I worked full time in a stressful job while studying, and have since been promoted on the back of my degree (my employer told me that she was impressed that I successfully juggled work and study commitments for 5 years and that this was a key reason I was considered for my current role).

Very good and would recommend to other prospective students. The tutors and and student services are very helpful throughout your degree which is really appreciated.

Everything is online so easy to access resources and different services

My course is taught online with flexible hours (part time)