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Open University Deals

0 Current Deals
We don't currently have any Open University deals.
Latest Expired Deals
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IMPORTANT - THIS DEAL HAS EXPIRED
This deal has expired - you can't get it any more. We've kept it here for reference.
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Open University FREE courses for those in Northern Ireland
500+ places available for selected courses. Normally up to £3,000
ExpiredIf you live in Northern Ireland, you can apply to enrol onto a totally free Open University (OU) course, until 6pm on Mon 21 Feb. There are 27 free postgraduate and microcredential courses to choose from, that can cost up to £3,000. There are over 516 places available across the 27 courses and the scheme is open to all residents of Northern Ireland over the age of 18, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
Who's eligible?
To be eligible for a place, you must be:
- Over 18
- Living in Northern Ireland
- Eligible to work in Northern Ireland
- Settled in Northern Ireland, and ordinarily a resident in the UK for at least three years or you have indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK
See the 'Who can apply' section on the OU website for full details.
What courses are available?
There are 27 courses to choose from under this scheme, including postgraduate modules, and postgraduate and undergraduate microcredentials. The courses will be largely delivered online, and vary in length from 10-12 weeks to six months. The microcredential courses will start in March and the postgraduate modules will start in May.
A few examples include:
- Effective Strategic Management in Business and the Public Sector (postgraduate module) – normally £3,140
- Managing in a changing world (postgraduate module) – normally £3,140
- Software Development (postgraduate module) – normally £1,475
- Supply Chain Management (postgraduate module) – normally £1,570
- Agile Leadership and Management (microcredential) – normally £750
- Tackling the Climate Crisis: Innovation from Cuba (microcredential) – normally £450
How to apply
To apply for a course you'll need to fill in one of two application forms (depending on the course type you choose), which are available via the above OU website link. Once you've checked you meet the entry requirements for your chosen module and have filled out the form, you'll receive confirmation that your application has been received from OU within one working day (so if you submit on Friday, you won't receive confirmation until Monday).
The OU also offers a range of free courses that are available for everyone via its 'OpenLearn' platform, including the MSE 'Academoney' financial education course.
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IMPORTANT - THIS DEAL HAS EXPIRED
This deal has expired - you can't get it any more. We've kept it here for reference.
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Open University FREE courses for those in Northern Ireland
1,000+ places available for selected courses. Normally up to £3,000
ExpiredIf you live in Northern Ireland, you can apply to enrol onto a totally free Open University (OU) course, until 6pm on Fri 1 Oct. There are 23 free postgraduate and microcredential courses to choose from, which usually cost up to £3,000. There are over 1,100 places available across the 23 courses and the scheme is open to all residents of Northern Ireland over the age of 18, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
Who's eligible?
To be eligible for a place, you must be:
- Over 18
- Living in Northern Ireland
- Eligible to work in Northern Ireland
See the 'Who can apply' section on the OU website for full details.
What courses are available?
There are 23 courses to choose from under this scheme, including postgraduate modules, and postgraduate and undergraduate microcredentials. The courses will be largely delivered online, and vary in length from 10-12 weeks to six months. The microcredential courses will start in October and the postgraduate modules will start in November.
A few examples include:
- Effective Strategic Management in Business and the Public Sector (postgraduate module) – normally £3,140
- Data Management (postgraduate module) – normally £1,475
- Supply Chain Management (postgraduate module) – normally £1,570
- Agile Leadership and Management (microcredential) – normally £750
- Tackling the Climate Crisis: Innovation from Cuba (microcredential) – normally £450
How to apply
To apply for a course you'll need to fill in one of two application forms (depending on the course type you choose), which can be found under the 'How to apply' section via the above link. Once you've checked you meet the entry requirements for your chosen module and have filled out the form, you'll receive confirmation that your application has been received from OU within one working day (so if you submit on Friday, you won't receive confirmation until Monday).
The OU also offers a range of free courses that are available for everyone via its 'OpenLearn' platform, including the MSE 'Academoney' financial education course.