Do you need any qualifications to do a degree at Open University?

Do you need any qualifications to do a degree at Open University?

Open qualifications at the OU. It is also the UK’s only truly “open” degree: there are no entry requirements and has the UK’s largest choice of subjects to study in any combination.

Who is the Vice Chancellor of Open University?

Olufemi A. Peters
Olufemi A. Peters, a Professor of Chemistry on Thursday, 3rd December 2020 emerged as the newly elected Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

Are Open University qualifications Recognised?

An Open University degree is accredited in the same way as degrees from universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Sunderland, Durham etc. It is as valid as any.

Is Open University UK respected?

As a top-rated academic institution, the Open University’s degrees are respected by employers. In fact, 75 per cent of the top 100 FTSE companies have sponsored their staff on these courses. Since the outset, the Open University has not asked for any formal qualifications to enter undergraduate-level study.

Can you do an Open University degree without A levels?

Although A Levels are primarily for those seeking to get into university, yes it is possible to get to university without A levels and qualify for a university course. An Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) course is a flexible way of getting into university and suits those who are returning to education.

What level is an OU diploma?

Let’s start with the basics: what qualifications do we offer? Certificates of Higher Education – these are at level 4 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). Diplomas of Higher Education – these are at level 5 FHEQ. Honours Degrees – these are at level 6 FHEQ.

Who was the first Vice Chancellor of National Open University?

The Vice Chancellor at the time was Prof. Vincent Tenebe . The university was for years operating from its Administrative Headquarters in Victoria Island, VI Lagos, before its past VC, Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, moved it to its permanent headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, in 2016.

Is Open University a real degree?

The OU offers a whole range of qualifications, from certificates and diplomas to honours degrees and postgraduate qualifications – all of which are not only ‘proper’ and fully accredited, they are highly rated by employers. But it’s the ‘Open’ degree that sets the OU apart from its traditional counterparts.

Does Open University have a good reputation?

The OU is a respected institution and their BSC degrees will land you a place in a masters in even the most prestigious universities in the UK, if you achieve a good grade on it.

Where does The Open University rank in the UK?

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The Open University UK is ranked 601 in World University Rankings by Times Higher Education and has an overall score of 4.3 stars, according to student reviews on Studyportals, the best place to find out how students rate their study and living experience at universities from all over the world.