Third parties

The CNAA was the largest single degree-awarding body in the United Kingdom, operating from 1965-1992. However, not all awards offered by the, then, Polytechnics came under the CNAA (please see our FAQ for common exceptions). The Open University (OU) are able to provide verification of a CNAA award, however we cannot verify transcript information.

We are also able to verify OU validated awards: awards gained by students who have studied an OU validated programme at one of our partner institutions.  We cannot verify transcript information for OU validated awards.

We cannot verify awards gained by students who have studied directly with the OU. If your candidate studied directly with the OU, Please go to Prospects hedd to complete a verification request. Please do not apply via this website.

The cost is £60 per verification.  Please read our FAQ carefully before applying.

To make an application:

• Read the Privacy notice for CNAA award verifications or Privacy notice for OU validated awards, as appropriate
• Get the student to complete and hand sign our Authorisation Form, then send this via secure electronic transfer to [email protected].
• Complete the online application form and payment (link below)

Please note our current turnaround time for verifications is 15-20 working days from receipt of online application/payment and signed Authorisation Form. 

Verifications are sent by email, unless otherwise requested.

Online application for Third Parties