How much are OCA courses?
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OCA undergraduate degrees offer a more affordable alternative compared to campus-based universities, and are paid for and delivered on a unit-by-unit basis. Unit fees are reviewed annually therefore the total cost of a degree will vary and may increase over time, however we aim to keep any increases to a minimum where possible and in line with our Student Fees Policy.
Based on 2023/2024 academic year fees, the approximate cost of a BA (HONS) is £14,850 for UK students and £17,010 for international students. This means UK students pay £1,650 per 40-credit unit, and international students pay £1,890 per 40-credit unit.
You can fund or partially fund OCA’s undergraduate degrees through Student Finance England, Wales and Northern Ireland, SAAS’ Part-time Fee Grant, OCA’s Learner Support Scheme, or pay for your studies by self-funding.
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OCA’s postgraduate degrees are paid for and delivered on a unit-by-unit basis. Students study three 60-credit modules, equating to 180 credits required to complete a masters qualification.
Based on 2024/2025 academic year fees, the approximate cost of a Masters degree is £11,139 for UK based students (a 60-credit unit is £3,713); and for international students £14,850 (a 60-credit unit is £4,950).
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2023/2024 In Full Deposit and Instalment UK £1,025 Deposit of £307.50 followed by 5 monthly instalments of £143.50 International £1,175 Deposit of £352.50 followed by 5 monthly instalments of £164.50 2024/2025 In Full Deposit and Instalment UK £1,075 Deposit of £323 followed by 5 monthly instalments of £150.40 International £1,235 Deposit of £371 followed by 5 monthly instalments of £172.80 The Learner Support Scheme bursary is available for UK students applying to a Foundation course, click here for more information.
Other costs to consider
Other costs you may encounter will include software subscription, books, materials and equipment. These can be around £400 – £600 per stage of study, though costs will vary depending on your choice of medium and whether books are bought or loaned from a library. Most reading materials can be accessed through the digital library services and eBooks, or sent to you in the post if included within the course materials, and degree students also have access to The Open University online library. Foundation, Personal Development and Short Courses do not have access to The OU library, however all required resources are embedded in OCA Learn Courses.
As an OCA student you can gain access to discounts with retailers and other services across the country, and in most cases all you need is your OCA email address. Find out more about student discounts here.
For further information about additional costs to your programme specifically, please review the available on the information on the course pages.
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