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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

hi all, im thinkin of signing up to do a degree with the open university. any other people done this?? advice for/against the idea will be greatfuly recieved

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

It's great if you're self-disciplined and motivated, and wouldn't need too much face to face support. You're able to study in your own time, though deadlines are inflexible and you still have to submit on time, of course.

I've done it, and it's rewarding but takes more time than you initially think it will. You'll also get to meet occasionally with tutors and other students, so there is some interaction and you're not totally isolated.

It can be a good positive thing for potential employers to see, as it does illustrate your industriousness, your motivation and self-management skills etc.

Make sure that you're good with all of the course units that you'll have to study, as some may not be as interesting to you, as others will be. The less interesting will be the most challenging potentially, especially at those times when you're tired, busy and other family/work issues are competing for your spirit and time.

It's great for the right person. They can provide some financial support too, but this isn't guaranteed. Good luck if you choose it!!

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

I've done some OU modules but not completed my degree.

Each module is worth a certain number of points towards your degree and for some degrees residential courses are needed to graduate.

Each module you sign up for will give you an indication of how many hours per week you will need to study. I found that I was actually spending more time studying than they say is needed so don't bite off more than you can handle by doing multiple modules.

In terms of cost, there may be some financial assistance towards the cost of each module available based on your income and financial status, the OU staff are the best people to advise about that as it may have changed in the years since I was a student.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Try and get a subject with summer schools. They're fun.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Definitely agree that the residential parts are great, and also noticed that others said they'd underestimated the time needed, just as I did. They gave great advice, about not doing more modules simultaneously, until you know how it feels, what's involved from having been through some etc. Prepare for the worst case scenario, where you're tired, works miserable and overloading etc, rather than look through rose tinted specs.

Everyone I know, apart from a director of a previous employer, who has done it has appreciated it. (He just wasn't committed enough and dropped out).

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

thanks guys x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did my MBA with the OU

The time commitment should not be under estimated, so think carefully how much time you can realistically devote

I found the OU a great place to learn as I met people from such varied backgrounds that it opened my mind to different ways if thinking and approaching issues

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

If you go the degree route, you need to do 6 courses to graduate. So plan on it taking 6 years. You can double on some modules, but the one time I attempted it, I found I didn't get the marks I wanted, as I wasn't concentrating enough.

I have 2 courses left to go, 1 I have just began and I hope to graduate in 2015. It's been a long hard slog, and times when I've felt like throwing it all in the bin and giving up, but I'm glad I stuck with it.

Sometimes it's felt a little lonely, having no one around that is going through the same kind of thing I am, but mostly I'm a self starter anyway, so it's not been too bad.

Any questions just PM I'll help the best I can.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you go the degree route, you need to do 6 courses to graduate. So plan on it taking 6 years. You can double on some modules, but the one time I attempted it, I found I didn't get the marks I wanted, as I wasn't concentrating enough.

I have 2 courses left to go, 1 I have just began and I hope to graduate in 2015. It's been a long hard slog, and times when I've felt like throwing it all in the bin and giving up, but I'm glad I stuck with it.

Sometimes it's felt a little lonely, having no one around that is going through the same kind of thing I am, but mostly I'm a self starter anyway, so it's not been too bad.

Any questions just PM I'll help the best I can.

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thank u x

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

I didn't go down the ou route as I know I'm not disciplined enough for it but I did kick everything in and went to uni full time at 36 to get my degree and I loved it and it was the best thing I did. I was better off as a student too which was a bonus. Good luck with whatever you do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Try and get a subject with summer schools. They're fun. "

They certainly were

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend


"I didn't go down the ou route as I know I'm not disciplined enough for it but I did kick everything in and went to uni full time at 36 to get my degree and I loved it and it was the best thing I did. I was better off as a student too which was a bonus. Good luck with whatever you do "

The discipline was something that worried me at the beginning. I'm the worlds worse procrastinator. But apart from a couple of "oh shit, my 4000 word essay is due in in 6 hours, and I'm still on Fab" moments, all has gone well!

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

My boss is studying through the OU and I have been heavily involved it in, through my job, as he is dyslexic and I'm supporting him, plus sorting out the admin.

Frankly I've found it a real pain. The forms are a pain in the neck, getting through to anyone in Milton Keynes is hard, any correspondence has to be sent recorded, as the bods at the OU will swear they haven't received it, even if you can say that someone called Sonia signed for it on the 12th. The lecturers are a mixed bunch, with some brilliant and a couple just going through the motions.

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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago

South London

I'm doing my degree through the OU. And like others hav said, don't underestimate the amount of time it takes up, especially if you are working full time as well. Say goodbye to your active social life for awhile...

That said, as it is pretty much slef learning, with a few tutorials or residentials thrown in, getting into the habit of studying can be quite hard. I had to force myself into a timetable and stick to it. A couple of hours 3 evenings a week and a full afternoon one weekend day. Of course the week an assignment is due tends to be every night and all weekend....

But is is rewarding and my employer has actually said that he is impressed with people who study with the OU due the the amout of self-disciplne it takes.

I am doing mine part time and will finish my degree in May 2015. So not long to go really considering it will have taken me 6 years to do!

Crikey, going back to uni in my 30s... I must be mad

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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago

South London


"My boss is studying through the OU and I have been heavily involved it in, through my job, as he is dyslexic and I'm supporting him, plus sorting out the admin.

Frankly I've found it a real pain. The forms are a pain in the neck, getting through to anyone in Milton Keynes is hard, any correspondence has to be sent recorded, as the bods at the OU will swear they haven't received it, even if you can say that someone called Sonia signed for it on the 12th. The lecturers are a mixed bunch, with some brilliant and a couple just going through the motions.

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I don't understand what all this admin is you mention? I have never had to send them anything. And have only ever had to phone them twice in nearly years. Everything is done online - for my course anyway!

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts


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I don't understand what all this admin is you mention? I have never had to send them anything. And have only ever had to phone them twice in nearly years. Everything is done online - for my course anyway!"

We seem to be cursed with it. Nothing is ever straight forward on his course.

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