We are a trusted social science publisher specialising in education, health and social work, research and study skills, psychology, counselling and psychotherapy, and coaching. We have original works by many foremost scholars and internationally recognised experts. Publishing since 1970, Open University Press became part of McGraw-Hill in 2002.
Our wide-ranging and diverse publishing programme includes resources for study and professional development. Open University Press titles focus on current issues and challenges, research findings and their application, ideas for teaching, and many other topics. You’re certain to find a resource that will enrich your professional role! Browse our titles below.
Providing resources for students, teachers and lecturers, we publish essential titles in early years, primary, secondary, special education needs, further education, higher education and education policy.
Supported by our Editorial Advisory Board Members:
Prof. Carol Evans, Griffith University, Australia
Dr Neil Hall, University of Birmingham
Prof. Joe O’Hara, Dublin City University
Dr Richard Race, University of Roehampton
Prof. Mary Wild, Oxford Brookes University
Dr Eric Addae-Kyeremeh
Responsive to current issues and challenges, our broad range of titles offer practicable research and advice for students and experienced practitioners in nursing, social work and allied health.
Supported by our Editorial Advisory Board Members:
Prof. Fiona Irvine, University of Birmingham
Dr Chris Kubiak, Open University
Dr Sarah Vicary, Open University
Mr Tom Walvin, University of Plymouth
Maurina Baron, Middlesex University
Marc Cornock, The Open University
Dr Brendan Greaney, King's College London
Clear and accessible guides on improving your reading, writing and researching skills. From undergraduate level to career researcher, we have a book to help you with your study and academic progression.
Supported by our Editorial Advisory Board Members:
Mrs Christie Pritchard, University of Plymouth
Prof. Gina Wisker, University of Bath, University of Tromso & The Open University
Joe Allison, Unversity of Plymouth, Plymouth University Marjon & Plymouth Marjon University
Dr Brendan Greaney, Coventry University
Celebrating the breadth of the discipline from statistical methods, including Pallant’s definitive SPSS Survival Manual, to consumer and positive psychology, we publish influential texts to aid students and practitioners.
Supported by our Editorial Advisory Board Members:
Prof. Nollaig Frost, University College Cork
Prof. Debbie Riby, Durham University
Prof. Wendy Stainton Rogers, Open University
Prof. Graham Towl, Durham University
Prof. Rachel Tribe, University of East London
With seminal texts including McLeod’s Introduction to Counselling, we publish accessible texts for students and practitioners that translate research for clinical practice.
Supported by our Editorial Advisory Board Members:
Dr Divine Charura, Leeds Beckett University
Dr Di Hodgson, Metanoia Institute
Dr Naomi P. Moller, Open University
With many notable authors including Jenny Rogers, Peter Hawkins and David Clutterbuck, we have the books to ensure that coaching and its practice reach new heights of advancement, effectiveness and authority.
Supported by our Editorial Advisory Board Members:
Prof. David Clutterbuck, EMCC
Ms Gina Lodge, AoEC
Reading List Collections for Libraries and Departments
The Reading List Collection from McGraw Hill and Open University Press have been created to help provide easy access to the core textbooks and recommended reading your students need to be successful on their courses.
These titles are available via subscription access to course, departments, schools and libraries. Collections include:
We are proud to be celebrating that Open University Press is 50 years old this year. Find out more and read blogs from some of our bestselling authors here.
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Meet the Publishing Team
Sam Crowe
Head of Product
With over a decade’s experience in reference and medical publishing, Sam cares deeply about practicable research and advice for both students and experienced practitioners.
Commissioning areas: Nursing and Health, and Social Work.
Email: sam.crowe@mheducation.com
Beatriz Lopez
Commissioning Editor
With a doctorate in English Literature and commissioning experience in commercial and university presses, Beatriz is committed to translating research into titles that respond to the needs of students, educators and practitioners.
Commissioning area: Psychology & Research and Study Skills
Hannah Jones
Associate Editor
With expertise in developing content across the Counselling & Psychotherapy, Coaching and Nursing, Health & Social Work portfolios, Hannah is passionate about author care and ensures this stands firmly at the heart of everything she does
Commissioning areas: Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Coaching
Phoebe Hills
Associate Editor
Working across the Education, Study Skills, Counselling and Coaching lists, Phoebe is committed to delivering the best author care at every stage of the publishing process and enjoys nurturing manuscripts from proposal stage into finished products.
Commissioning area: Education
Email: phoebe.hills@mheducation.com
Sarah Moorhouse
Associate Content Developer
Sarah works on the Psychology and Study Skills lists. With experience in textbook and open access journal publishing, she enjoys working with authors to deliver resources that will inspire and engage both students and educators.