Meet our students and alumni
The Open University in Scotland provides supported open learning to over 16,450 students across the country. Our flexible programmes and wide range of qualifications enable learners to choose a study route that best suits them. Meet some of our students and alumni below.
Elvis and Arlene, Aberdeenshire
Married couple Elvis and Arlene each achieved their Bachelor of Science honours degrees alongside full-time work and family life, with Arlene also progressing in her career and Elvis starting his own business.
Paul, Coatbridge
Paul combined taxi driving with studies for his Psychology with Counselling honours degree, wanting to help others experiencing mental health challenges. He recently secured a Support Worker job and is a charity volunteer.
Katie, Edinburgh
Comedy entrepreneur Katie did a 10-week marketing microcredential course. Funding through the OU in Scotland’s Open Enterprise Network has boosted her business and Katie has hired her first employee.
Rebecca, Ulva
Rebecca achieved her Politics, Philosophy and Economics (honours) degree from her home island and while working and raising her family. She became a company director just five years after changing careers.
Abigail and Norah
Abigail (20) and Norah (90) celebrated their honours degree successes on the same day, as respectively the youngest and oldest graduates to cross the stage. History was Abigail’s subject, and Norah did an Open degree.
Kane, Greenock
Entrepreneur Kane has developed a new health-focused drinks brand, with OU enterprise and funding support. He is combining his flexible Open degree (honours) studies with product launch preparations.
Chris, Glasgow
Representing Scotland as the country’s leading male freestyle skier, the OU has made it possible for Chris to gain a university degree while competing across the world. Chris is in Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. He studies Physics and Mathematics (honours).
Craig, Clackmannanshire
Craig juggled his engineering honours degree with the demands of working offshore and family life, through the OU’s flexibility. New career opportunities have opened up with the electronic technician’s qualification, and he has started his own business.
Kayleigh and Nicole, Wishaw
Sisters Kayleigh and Nicole gained their honours degrees in Business Management and Adult Nursing. The pair both work in the NHS. Kayleigh was promoted during her studies, while Nicole has upskilled to become a nurse.
Eddie, Perthshire
Eddie chose the OU for his Environmental Studies honours degree due to its flexibility and strong reputation for adult learner support. His ‘life-changing’ studies have opened new doors in his renewables sector work.
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