Get the career you've always wanted

Our qualifications open up a world of opportunity. The OU can help boost your career and improve your earning potential with accredited qualifications in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. We can help you progress faster by developing broader skills or new specialisms – even retraining completely – opening up a whole new range of well-paid opportunities.

82% of our graduates have experienced a salary increase. Stand out with learning that fits around your career - study flexibly from home or work. Employers respect the OU - over 800 engineering and manufacturing organisations sponsor students on our courses. We offer qualifications which provide clear pathways to Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer status. Qualifications recognised by key industry bodies - including IET, IMechE, CIBSE and IED. We can help you manage the cost - payment options include a Tuition Fee Loan, monthly instalments or getting sponsorship from your employer. REQUEST A PROSPECTUS "One of the great advantages of the OU is you fit it around what you're doing – I do a lot of studying in my lunch hour. Thanks to my OU qualifications I'm now a Senior Design Engineer." June Arnold, OU student