Changes to policy and curriculum

Changing Your Study Plans Policy 2022/23

In March 2022, The Open University published the Changing Your Study Plans Policy 2022/23 for the first time.

The Changing Your Study Plans Policy document is in two parts:

1. The first part sets out The Open University’s policy about the options that you have as a Student if you want to change the modules and/or qualification that you are studying, take a break from study, or withdraw from your studies with The Open University.
2. The second part of the document explains the rules and procedures for each option and indicates potential financial or academic consequences.

The changes made:

There have been several significant changes to this policy:

1. A new paragraph has been written into ‘What this document covers’ to address changes which may be made to this document throughout the year, and to set expectation of notification in that instance.
2. Statements about the Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at The Open University and Safe Space Reporting have been added.
3. Sections 3g and 5.36 have been amended to clarify that not all modules are available for study on a standalone basis, and that modules cannot be excluded from qualifications in which they are compulsory.
4. 5.20 has been amended to reflect the revisions to the Assessment Banking Policy
5. References to undergraduate modules throughout the document have been updated from first, second and third levels to Open University Levels 1, 2 and 3.

For more help or information

Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.