Credit transfer to OU

openstudent

I have just completed the first two years of a BA degree, but still have some assessments to do at the beginning of next month. I wish to transfer the credits I have achieved so far to The Open University. This will be 240 in total, if I pass the defered exams.

This means that I cannot submit my credit transfer application until after my results are known. At what point do you think it is best to withdraw from my current degree?

I have registered on two modules with the OU: one starting in October and the other in February. As I wish to take the course as a full time equivelent, I will not be entitled to any financial support, so will be covering the costs myself. As a result, am I entitled to Job Seeker's Allowance?

Many thanks for any advice.

Shaun

Oldernotwiser

You need to be aware that 240 credits is the maximum that you can get for your current study but you will need to have it confirmed exactly how many credits they will allow you.

You can certainly claim JSA until February but this may not be possible once you're doing the extra hours as it may be considered that you're not available for work. You'll need to discuss this with the JCP and be prepared to delay the second course until October 2011 if you need the money.

Why do you think that you won't get funding for the course starting in October?

openstudent

Thanks for this. I requested the financial support forms from the OU a couple of weeks ago. It says that I will need to study part time (by taking no more than 60 credits per year) in order to be eligible for the grant.

Shaun

Oldernotwiser

openstudent wrote: »

Thanks for this. I requested the financial support forms from the OU a couple of weeks ago. It says that I will need to study part time (by taking no more than 60 credits per year) in order to be eligible for the grant.

Shaun

That's what I thought, so wouldn't it be worthwhile for you to take a bit longer so that the courses don't overlap? That way you'll get the OU funding, be able to claim JSA if necessary and not have a nervous breakdown when you get a job.

PassedAtFailing

The OU is classed as part-time no matter how many points you do. They tend to allow you a maximum of 120 credits of study each year.

At least that is the case for England.

I urge you to ask about financial support with the OU again as I believe you have misunderstood something. Since the study is not considered part-time for JSA you will most likely be eligible for JSA as long as you are actually looking for work.