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Getting your study funded will depend on workplace and your personal eligibility, as well as the type of study you’d like to do. We need some information from you to get started.

Funding your study

The Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) is provided by the Welsh Government to help support union-led adult learning in the workplace. All workers in Wales have the opportunity to access the fund, and learning such as Microcredentials and Open University Access courses can be supported by WULF.

Financial support is available for eligible part-time undergraduate and postgraduate student in Wales, and if you have a disability or specific learning difficulty you may qualify for Disabled Students’ Allowance or one of The Open University scholarships or bursaries.

Register your interest to study

We would love to have you as part of The Open University community; we have lots to tell you about, including important information relating to OU study.

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Your questions answered

What happens once I have submitted my interest to study?

Once you have registered your interest to study with us, a representative from The Open University in Wales will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

If you’ve not heard from somebody within 10 working days, it may be worth checking your spam/junk folders just in case.

If no reply has been received, please e-mail wales-partnerships@open.ac.uk directly.

 

What are the steps I need to do before I can start studying?

Before studying at The Open University in Wales, you need to ensure the course is right for you and that you have received all the information available to you before making your decision. Before you enrol on a course, you MUST register your interest to study and contact your WULF lead if the course has a cost, to see if it is eligible for WULF funding. Please, therefore, allow a 6-week timeline prior to the enrolment cut-off date.