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The future is open with The Open University

Studying with the OU can open doors to a new career, new confidence and the future you’ve always dreamed of. It’s time to prove what you’re capable of.

After you have completed one of the following qualifications with learndirect (listed below) there are many options to continue your studies with The Open University.

• ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in computing (610/3264/5) and Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computing (610/3715/1).
• ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting (610/3310/8) and level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting (610/3312/1).
• ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (610/3300/5) and Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (610/3580/4).
• ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (610/2058/8) and Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (610/2292/5).
• ATHE level 4 Extended Diploma in Law (603/4890/2) and Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law (603/4891/4).
• QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security (610/3296/7).

The following stages will guide you through the next steps to studying with The Open University:

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Step 2 – Apply for an award of credit transfer

You will need to complete a Credit Transfer Application form.

• Read the information on the application form carefully and ensure you complete all sections.
• When asked about your previous qualification in section 2, please state the relevant qualification from the list above and include that you studied through learndirect. If you would like to study towards the BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree and have achieved one of the qualifications with learndirect listed above with successful completion of 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5, you will be awarded 240 credits of credit transfer and will be able to enter stage 3 of the qualification.
• If you would like to study towards a different qualification, other than the Open Degree, your application will be sent to a member of the qualification team who will undertake an assessment of your prior learning to determine the amount of credit transfer that can be awarded.

Once completed, please email your application form along with an electronic scanned copy of your official certificate and academic transcript to credit-transfer@open.ac.uk. If you would like to study towards a different qualification, other than the Open Degree, you will also need to provide the module learning outcomes for your prior learning.

If you plan to commence your studies in October, the deadline to apply is usually mid-August, but please refer to the Credit Transfer page for the exact date.

Please apply ahead of the deadline to ensure you have good time to plan your studies. It usually takes around 6 weeks for an application to be processed. It may however take longer if submitted between May and August.

You will receive an acknowledgement email when the Credit Transfer Centre have received your application.

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Step 3 – Choose your modules

Qualifications at The Open University are made up of a series of modules. Each module has an individual fee and added together, they give you the total cost. You’ll fund your modules as you study them, so you won’t have to pay for your whole qualification up front. Most of our students study part-time, but you can vary the amount of study you take on each year, which means you can achieve your qualification in a timeframe that works for you.

Once your application has been processed you will receive an email notifying you that your award of credit transfer has been confirmed directing you to view this on StudentHome. Once you have viewed your award it will be time to register onto your qualification and choose your module(s).

Some modules do have pre-requisites, so please check the module pages or contact our Student Support Team to talk through your module options.

Contact the Student Support Team

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Step 4 – Preparing for study

Start your degree and get all the support you need to achieve your goals. Once you have registered on your first module, we recommend that you take some time to prepare for studying with The Open University.

The first step would be to complete OU Ready, this induction resource has been created to prepare you for Open University study, it will help you to understand where things are, who will support you and what studying with the Open University is all about.

OpenLearn is a free online learning platform from The Open University that offers a variety of learning resources.

If studying towards the BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree, you may find this resource helpful:

Multidisciplinary study: the value and benefits

If you are exploring other named qualification options, you may wish to explore the wide range of subject areas available on OpenLearn Subjects.

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Additional information

As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the qualification-specific regulations for your chosen qualification and the academic regulations that are available on our Student Policies and Regulations website.

These regulations, together with the Conditions of Registration define the basis of the academic relationship between you as the student and the University.

You may also wish to view the Fee Rules which set out the rules that affect the fees, fee liabilities, fee refunds and fee credits for students.