For some courses at Open Polytechnic you will need to do original research. This page includes in your research. The ethics around doing this need to be carefully considered. Your course will give you guidance on how to design and/or carry out research from your course, but the checklist...

This page includes information on the grading scales that apply to qualifications we offer.

Academic Integrity is being honest, respectful and ethical in your study and assessments. All your submitted assessments must be your own independent work, and you must acknowledge where you have referred to someone else's ideas or words. Find out about academic integrity and how to avoid plagiarism.

count guidelines. For most of our courses, you can submit your assignments online from your course

Learn how you can get your final grade reconsidered, re-sitting exams, and how to get your exam papers back.

to see if you need to sit an exam for your course, then find your venue and timetable information below .   Exam Timetables 2025/2026 Courses starting July 2025 If your course has a start date of  October 2025   Courses starting November 2025 If your course has a start date of 03/11/2025 ...

On this page you'll find information on the release dates of your course results.

We have a range of online study services to help you access courses materials, check your results

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