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How to Cancel FutureLearn

Cancellation is straightforward and done entirely online through your account settings. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle, and your course progress is permanently saved.

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Quick Facts

Monthly cost
£16.67/mo
£199.99/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
Annual subscriptions: full refund within 14 days of purchase. Monthly subscriptions: non-refundable but access continues until billing cycle ends.
After cancellation
Course progress, quiz results, and learning history are permanently retained. You can resubscribe anytime to resume courses from where you left off.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to FutureLearn cancellation page

  1. Sign in to FutureLearn

    Go to futurelearn.com and log in with your email address and password.

  2. Go to Account Settings

    Click your profile icon, then select 'Account Settings' from the dropdown menu.

  3. Navigate to Billing

    Click the 'Billing' tab in the left sidebar to view your active subscriptions.

  4. Click Cancel Subscription

    Find FutureLearn Unlimited and click 'Cancel Subscription', then confirm cancellation. Access continues until your billing period ends.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Annual subscribers can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase by contacting support.
  • Your course progress and learning history remain saved permanently after cancellation.
  • You'll still access thousands of free courses after cancellation, just without certificates.

Your Consumer Rights

  • UK users have a 14-day cooling-off period for distance contracts under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
  • EU/Irish users have a 14-day right of withdrawal under the Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel FutureLearn Unlimited anytime?
Yes. You can cancel anytime with no penalties. Your subscription remains active until the end of your billing cycle.
Will I get a refund if I cancel?
Annual subscribers get a full refund within 14 days of purchase. Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable but won't renew after cancellation.
What happens to my course progress after cancellation?
Your progress, quiz results, and learning history are permanently saved. You can resubscribe anytime and resume exactly where you left off.
How quickly does cancellation take effect?
Cancellation is instant with email confirmation within minutes. However, access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
Can I access free courses after cancelling?
Yes. You'll retain full access to thousands of free courses. You'll lose graded assessments and verified certificates only.

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