There are several significant changes from the previous version of this document (Terms and Conditions (Microcredentials): Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice 2023/24). These are:
a) The “Summary of significant changes” and the “Terms and Conditions Superseded by this document” sections have been moved to the end of the document.
b) The Open University’s Equality Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement and Safe Space Reporting information has been moved to the end of the document.
c) The “Alternative Format of these Terms and Conditions” section has been moved to the start of the document.
a) Your application to register is subject to you reading and understanding the Safeguarding Policy (revised wording in Clause A1.1biii).
d) Clarification that the Conditions take priority if an Open University or FutureLearn employee or agent has said something inconsistent either in writing or verbally, in Clause A1.2.
e) Clarification in Clause A2.1 and A2.4 that disclosure of criminal convictions should be made prior to commencing studies.
f) Updated clause references to the Code of Practice for Student Discipline in Clauses A2.2 and C3.1g.
g) Additional information in Clauses C4.2 and C4.4 about how The Open University will communicate with you and support you if there is industrial action.
h) Clause C4.2.3 has been updated to remove reference to refunds.
i) Clause E1.2 has been updated to include reference to The Open University’s Retention Policy.
j) The Open University use and process your personal information created as a result of your study, as detailed in Clause E1.2.
k) Removal of FutureLearn Enrolment System from the glossary.
l) Revised definition of “Case Conference Panel” in the Glossary.
