The Open University (OU) is a world leader in distance learning and a pioneer of teaching and learning methods which enable people to achieve their goals through flexible study that fits around work, family and social commitments.
With its headquarters in Milton Keynes, the OU was founded to open up high quality, higher education to all, regardless of their circumstances or where they live.
It is the largest university in the UK, with over 250,000 of all ages and backgrounds, including school leavers who want to begin their careers while they study for a qualification, working people who want to develop or update their skills or change career entirely, and older people wanting to explore new interests or the opportunity to complete their education.