Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University

Published on August 13, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep-rooted inequalities in UK higher education. At The Open University, research into Level 1 Computing modules revealed the structural and institutional barriers behind the degree awarding gap and practical ways to close it. Dhouha Kbaier.
First published on Wed, 13 Aug 2025 as Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2025

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