Our student stories

The Access module was fantastic. It really is an introduction to online University-style learning and gives you a taster of different elements of the degree, like law, business, HR, and marketing. Completing it boosted my confidence and helped me to see that I was much more capable than I thought.

To anyone considering studying an Access module, I would thoroughly recommend it for boosting your confidence and getting your brain back into learning-mode. It helps you to appreciate how capable you really are. And I honestly think that if you can do the Access module, you can do a degree, so go for it!

I am quite a risk averse person, but the MBA gave me a real sense of confidence. As with any new company there are challenges to face but having the MBA under my belt meant I was more empowered to tackle challenges and overcome those hurdles.

When you start learning with the OU you can't stop, I didn't realise that when I started!

Being able to continue my education whilst working has given me such an advantage. I’ve been able to achieve everything that I’ve wanted to. It’s changed my life completely.

OU study is really rewarding and opens doors to lots of opportunities. It does require self-determination, but there’s flexibility available to make it easier to fit your studies around your other commitments.

My MBA provided me with a 'career parachute' when my role in my chosen career disappeared overnight.

I chose to do my MBA with the OU because of the incredible opportunity it gives you to study and work at the same time.

The OU has changed my life! It gave me the opportunity to study the subjects I really love and access to my current career.

The way you study with the OU helps equip you with new skills.