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Academic Progress Policy

This policy defines how The Open University monitors whether a student is making sufficient academic progress as defined in our regulations, how and when study restrictions may be applied, and how students can apply for permission to undertake further study given a study restriction.

Policy Documents

Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2020

Academic Progress Policy 2020/21 (Taught Courses) (PDF, 132KB)
Academic Progress Policy 2020/21 (Apprentices) (PDF, 220KB)

For: Apprentices studying an Apprenticeship Programme from 1 August 2020

Previous document versions

Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2019

Academic Progress Policy 2019/20 (Taught Courses) (PDF, 212KB)
Academic Progress Policy 2019/20 (Apprentices) (PDF, 234KB)

For: Apprentices studying an Apprenticeship Programme from 1 August 2019

Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2018

Academic Progress Policy 2018/19 (Taught Courses) (PDF, 243KB)
Academic Progress Policy 2018/19 (Apprentices) (PDF, 243KB)

For: Apprentices studying an Apprenticeship Programme from 24 August 2018

For more information about changes to policy, terms and conditions, and curriculum visit the change log.

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Academic Progress Policy

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Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2020

Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2019

Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2018

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