The Open University has been designated as a part-time provider since its funding was transferred from HEFCE to SHEFC in 2000 – as a result, OU students are classified as part-time even if they are studying 120 credits i.e., full-time intensity. 22,000 students studied with The Open University across Scotland in academic year 2020-21 and of the 8,094 new undergraduate entrants, 21% were registered for 120 credits.