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How to Cancel Open University

The Open University provides distance learning degrees. Withdraw from a module through StudentHome.

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Quick Facts

Monthly cost
£250.00/mo
£3000.00/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
Depends on withdrawal date. Full refund before fee liability date.
After cancellation
Academic record preserved. Completed modules remain.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Open University cancellation page
  1. Go to studenthome.open.ac.uk

    Sign in.

  2. Go to My Modules

    Find your active module.

  3. Click Withdraw

    Follow the process.

  4. Contact student support if needed

    For fee implications.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Withdrawal after fee deadline incurs full fees.
  • Check fee liability dates carefully.
  • Student finance implications if funded.
  • Completed modules remain on your record.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Consumer Rights Act 2015 for UK users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a refund?
Depends on when you withdraw relative to the fee date.
Do completed modules count?
Yes, toward your qualification.
Student finance?
Contact SFE about implications.
Can I pause?
You can defer to a later presentation.
Can I re-register?
Yes, for future modules.