OU Students Past, Present and Future

addyb_2

Thanks for the info! Great help.

Well in regards to modules besides the first one that is 30 credits id be doing 60 for the rest of the time so that would take me 6-7 years to complete the degree right? With having kids etc id be concerned of overloading myself with say 2 on the go as I wouldnt have enough time with holding down a full time job as well.

mum2one

Hi abby - with a level one, you'd need 120 points towards a degree, depending on how the courses are laid out you may find you can do the 120 in a year, as you should only have a small overlap, it does depend on your courses, from level 2 I would just do 1 course at a time, as generally that when exams start coming into play.
xx

addyb_2

Hi mum2one, thanks for the info.

After doing some research earlier I found out that derby uni offer a distance learning degree in psychology as well. I know this being a thread on OU it may be biased but im wondering if that may be a better option. Im not allowed to post the link but a quick google search will take you to that site.

holnrew

I'm in my first year of studying for a BEng.

Lizling

Gemmzie wrote: »

If the course finishes before Sept 2012 then I believe you stay on current fees. Best to phone and check.

It doesn't actually matter when the course ends, only when it starts- but it also needs to count towards whatever qualification you'll be studying for after September 2012.

I've been on the phone to the OU a lot recently about the details of when the new fees kick in and how to stay on the old level. To stay on the old fees system, you need to start a module before September 2012, which in practice means a Feb start. You then need to tell them that you plan to work towards a certain qualification like a degree or diploma, and that'll mean that any further modules you take towards that qualification stay at the old rate unless you take a break of over a year.

In my case, I plan to do a stats diploma, but at the moment I'm still on the module that leads into it and doesn't actually count towards it (sort of a prerequisite.) If I'd only taken this by September and not registered for a qualification that this module counts towards, I'd be switched to the higher rate of fees in September.

Getting to the bottom of how it all works threw up a bit of a loophole: all the modules I wanted to do form part of the full maths degree, so the OU advised me to register for that and just do the diploma modules. Sooooo, if you're not quite sure what to study but are starting something in February, you could register for an Open Degree and study whatever you like at the old rate.

Lizling

mummyroysof3 wrote: »

i thought a diploma was made up of level 1 and level 2 courses

A diploma is the same level as a degree, but with narrower content. Mine is all level 2 and 3 courses, with a level 1 module that doesn't count towards the diploma to bridge the gap from A-level (or GCSE in my case :eek:)

juno

Lizling wrote: »

A diploma is the same level as a degree, but with narrower content. Mine is all level 2 and 3 courses, with a level 1 module that doesn't count towards the diploma to bridge the gap from A-level (or GCSE in my case :eek:)

There are 2 different types of diplomas.

A "diploma of higher education" is made up of level 1 and 2 courses, and something you can collect on your way to a degree. You need 240 credits.

A "diploma" is made up of level 2 and 3 courses, but you generally need only 120 credits and you have much less freedom in choosing the courses.

adelight

Wooo!! :j
My application for support was declined (not why I'm whooping) so today I had to call up to pay for my course. When I called up I was told a space had come up on S104 (it was full when I tried to register so went reserve) so I ditched S282 and MS325 for now and paid for that instead. Really happy as I've said it's going to count towards a Natural Sciences BSc but it also counts towards a certificate in physics which allows me to teach A level physics (along with my maths degree) if I don't want to do the whole BSc because I get on a masters or grad scheme etc. Really pleased as I had worried that taking on 60 credits of level 2 & 3 courses might have been a touch too much when I'm also in my final year of my full time degree and working 20+ hours a week

kittiej

Hi Guys

I've finished my 15 point course T123 Sustainable Scotland. I really enjoyed it and hopefully will get a pass (find out in March). Just looking at what to do for my next course now- hmm choices choices

Kalama

Can I come and join you please? I'm currently doing A200 and A218, finished AA100 in 2011 and am aiming for a BA History (Hons) as fast as my brain can cope.

Right at this moment in time I am procrastinating instead of writing TMA 03 for A218.....