
How you apply will usually depend on whether you want to study full-time or part-time.
For most full-time higher education courses, you will need to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For most part-time courses you apply directly to the university or college.
You can find lots of information about applying for a course on the direct.gov website
Also the UCAS website has information on how to apply.
For application information about distance learning visit The Open University website.

