Open University

debrag

my main problem is with the student accounts. Says you can view your account online but I can't and for this coming year I've put 2 courses on finance with whatevers left on my account, I kept getting agreements for the wrong amount, phoning them to set up payment then receiving letter say I can't add it to my account, contacting them and being told I can!!!

liney

Blackpool_Saver wrote: »

A lot of us DID that course when we WERE in Feltham. They WERE right.

This is degree study ?????

Look at the user name, read his/her next post, then dust off your sense of humour.

Oldernotwiser

debrag wrote: »

people go to Open uni for various reason why compare it to a 'traditional uni'. I like that it is cheaper plus I can work. Don't have the wide spread of courses though and I'm finding it hard getting to the residential schools. I need to fit in 3 before I finish my course (last mod is 2012/13)

It's important to compare the OU to traditional universities to be certain that standards are comparable (which they are). If comparisons weren't made, the OU could be considered to be a second class option, which it isn't.

liney

There are courses that i have been unable to do because of the residential school, which is unfortunate. But then if i was available to study full time during the week and be away from home (res school) i'd be a a brick uni completing the course if half the time.

It's all about what's most suitable for you and your family ultimately.

rinkydinkpanther

All course with an residential school offer an ALE - Alternative Learning Experience - ofr those students unable to attend.

debrag

rinkydinkpanther wrote: »

All course with an residential school offer an ALE - Alternative Learning Experience - ofr those students unable to attend.

that is good to know