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BA/BSc (Hons) Open

The Open University

Course details


Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£27,500

15 months after the course for Combined, general or negotiated studies graduates at The Open University

Employment

81%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BA/BSc (Hons) Open graduates at The Open University

67%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BA/BSc (Hons) Open graduates at The Open University

88%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BA/BSc (Hons) Open students at The Open University

76%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA/BSc (Hons) Open students at The Open University

85%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA/BSc (Hons) Open students at The Open University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

92%

82%

90%

90%

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

90%

79%

79%

88%

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

84%

90%

88%

93%

88%

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

89%

85%

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

89%

87%

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

91%

90%

85%

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

70%

76%

52%

80%

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

73% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

84% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

1175 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

58% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

2650 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all part-time Combined, general or negotiated studies courses

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

£27,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £35,000

Data from

260 people

(54% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

Typical range: £14,000 - £32,500

Data from

3580 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,500

Typical range: £15,000 - £36,000

Data from

3580 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Combined, general or negotiated studies graduates in:

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After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £35,000

Data from

440 people.

74% of UK-resident Combined, general or negotiated studies graduates from The Open University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £14,000 - £32,000

Data from

3230 people.

87% of UK-resident Combined, general or negotiated studies graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £15,000 - £35,000

Data from

3240 people.

87% of UK-resident Combined, general or negotiated studies graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

81% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

670 students (54% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

470 students (54% of those who were asked).

69% In highly skilled work

  • 17% Teaching Professionals
  • 12% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 8% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

27% In other work

  • 8% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • Less than 5% Caring personal services
  • Less than 5% Secretarial and related occupations

4% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-21
    • Data from

      340 students (54% of those who were asked)

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

340 students (54% of those who were asked)

67% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

73% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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