Deferring your Microcredential Policy (2022/2023)
In March 2022, The Open University published the Deferring your Microcredential Policy (2022/2023) for the first time.
This policy sets out:
- how you can get support, when needed, due to personal, unforeseen or uncontrolled circumstances that impact your studies and you need to apply for a deferral
- the procedure that you must undertake, should you wish to defer your Open University microcredential
The changes made:
There have been several significant changes to this policy:
- Inclusion of The Open University’s Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Inclusion of safe space reporting
- Details regarding the potential change in assessment criteria in future course starts
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.
