Frequently Asked Questions about...studying with the OU4. What are points? Points are allocated to courses: When you successfully finish a course, you gain the number of points allocated for that course. The points can then be used towards a qualification. For each qualification there is an explanation of the number of points needed and the type of courses you have to study. Courses are usually allocated 10, 30 or 60 points. A 30 point course takes approximately 8 hours of study a week (over 32 weeks) and a 60 point course takes approximately 16 hours of study a week (over 32 weeks). 10 point courses are shorter courses, often with a residential school as a main component. Most students study courses worth up to 60 points a year. You can study courses worth up to 120 points a year. However, this is equivalent to studying full-time, so is not recommended if you want to study on a part-time basis. While every effort has been made to
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