Open University books
Second-hand OU set books and module materials from students who've finished the module.
Recently listed OU books
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English - A Linguistic Toolkit
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£6.86incl. delivery
TM112 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology 2 Block 1
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TM111 Block 3, Connecting people, places and things
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£25.90incl. delivery
Waves, Tides and Shallow-Water Processes
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INVESTIGATING INTELLIGENCE
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Investigating Psychology 3 Book 1 (Open University DE300)
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£7.42incl. delivery
From Biological to Developmental: Investigating Psychology Book 3
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From Social to Cognitive: Investigating Psychology
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£7.98incl. delivery
MU123 Discovering mathematics Book C
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MU123 Discovering mathematics Book A
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TM111 Introduction to computing and information technologies Block 3
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TM112 Introduction to computing and information technology 2 Block 2
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Guides: check the edition before you choose
- Open University books: module and edition checklistModule code, presentation and ISBN checks before buying or selling.
- Textbook ISBN and edition checklistMatch a used copy to your reading list: edition, format and access codes.
- How to sell your old uni textbooks onlineWhere to sell, how to price and photograph, and postage.
- What to do with old university textbooksSell, donate or recycle: how to decide for each book.
Make each OU book easy to identify
Module codes, ISBNs and presentation dates prevent buyers from ordering the wrong material.
- Use the module code
- Include codes such as A111 or TM111 in the listing so students can match the material to their module.
- Check the exact presentation
- State the ISBN, edition and year. Do not assume that material from a previous presentation is interchangeable.
- Easy to post
- OU students are spread across the UK, so posting is normal. One prepaid Evri booking gives you both a printable PDF label and a printerless ParcelShop QR code.
Tips for selling OU books
Make your OU materials sell faster.
- Include the course code
- Always mention the module code (e.g., A111, TM111) in your title. OU students search by code.
- List each book separately
- Students often need just one or two books from a module. After each listing, tap "List another book" to scan the next.
- Note the presentation year
- Mention when you studied the course. Materials from recent presentations are most in demand.
- Shipping is already handled
- OU students are nationwide. Open the order after a sale to create one prepaid Evri booking, with both print-at-home and printerless ParcelShop options.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell Open University books?
Yes. Open University textbooks and course materials are useful to students starting the same module. List your OU books on UniBookTrade for free and set your own asking price.
What should I do with old Open University books?
The best option is to sell them to other OU students on UniBookTrade. Check the ISBN and edition, compare current prices, and set an asking price that reflects the condition.
Where can I buy cheap Open University books?
UniBookTrade has second-hand Open University textbooks and course materials from students who've completed their modules. Compare the delivered price with buying new and search by course code to find exactly what you need.
Are OU books worth anything?
Some are, but it depends on the exact module, ISBN, edition, condition and current demand. Use the value checker and compare current listings before setting an asking price.
How does shipping work for OU books?
When your book sells, open the order to create one prepaid Evri booking. We'll provide a PDF label to print at home and request a printerless QR code for a participating Evri ParcelShop. Use either option shown, then drop off the parcel and mark it shipped within 5 days. The buyer covers shipping, so you do not pay for postage. Payout releases after the buyer confirms receipt or the automatic deadline shown on the order.