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Open University

Kate Kestrel

Has anyone on here got any experience of studying with the Open University? My son is thinking of doing a course with them - and we’d love to hear of anyone’s experience of studying with them, and whether or not they are very helpful and supportive of disabled students? Also - did anyone apply for a maintenance grant for the O.U because of their disability- and did yo7 get the grant if you did apply? Thanks :) 

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  • I did an undergraduate OU degree many years ago.

    All the staff encountered — administration, disabled student support, course tutors, etc., were excellent and most accommodating in finding solutions to issues and difficulties. I sat my exams in a room on my own with an invigilator. I was allowed rest breaks if required but no extra time to complete the exams.

    I didn’t request any equipment to help me with my studies but I know some other students got the loan of laptops, special chairs, audio equipment etc., and some received coursework in other formats. I didn’t apply for a maintenance grant.

    The OU continues to send me correspondence and from what they say, they seem to have retained that inclusive, supportive and accommodating element.

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  • I did an undergraduate OU degree many years ago.

    All the staff encountered — administration, disabled student support, course tutors, etc., were excellent and most accommodating in finding solutions to issues and difficulties. I sat my exams in a room on my own with an invigilator. I was allowed rest breaks if required but no extra time to complete the exams.

    I didn’t request any equipment to help me with my studies but I know some other students got the loan of laptops, special chairs, audio equipment etc., and some received coursework in other formats. I didn’t apply for a maintenance grant.

    The OU continues to send me correspondence and from what they say, they seem to have retained that inclusive, supportive and accommodating element.

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