About the Open Universities:

Open admissions:
The Open University was established to be 'open', with no entry requirements. Nearly all of our courses continue to have no entry requirements. That's why we don't have a heading for 'entry requirements' in the course description for most courses.Some courses aimed at postgraduates or people who are working in specific jobs, do have entry requirements. The course description will say what they are in the section labelled 'entry'.

What we mean by 'no entry requirements'?
There are some formal requirements:You must be at least 18 when the course starts. If you're studying full-time at another institution, you must get written permission from its principal. There is no upper age limit.

Studying for a qualification
If you're aiming for a qualification, then it is particularly important to check: • whether specific courses are required for that qualification, • if they must be studied in a particular order, • whether there is an overall time limit for the qualification. For example, you must complete all the courses for an MBA within 8 years. You don't have to decide about whether you're aiming for a qualification before you start, and you can change your mind about it later.