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Student Policies and Regulations

Information, advice and guidance

Our purpose is to support you to understand the nature of OU study, to make choices about study options and to achieve your aspirations, including both study and career goals.

For prospective students, a wide range of IAG resources are available through the University’s website on our online prospectus. For further advice and guidance regarding study options and choices our specialist advisors can be contacted by telephone, email or Webchat via Contact the OU. For registered students, advice and support is offered primarily online through our StudentHome website. Further advice and support is provided by our specialist support teams. Contact details are provided on StudentHome.

Access our Information Advice and Guidance Statement for more information.

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


Find advice on using this website and overcoming known accessibility issues by visiting the Student Policies and Regulations Accessibility statement.