[LynHan]

Originally Posted by dory

I believe there are other masters courses in translation (full time) that are fully funded, you might even get a stipend for doing them. I'll do a search later and see if I can find anything.
Can't remember what the pass mark was, but to prepare read lots of grammar book. Question every séimhiú and urú you see when reading Irish, you have to know why they are all there. Look over things like clásal coibhneasta díreach/indíreach.

Thanks for the info Dory, I'm doing a grammar course with Gaelchultúr at the moment, so I hope that will help!! If you think of any other tips you an give me for the exam, I'd really appreciate it!

[eeepc]

I'm doing a Bsc (Hons) in Crime & Criminology with the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Portsmouth You can leave early with a CerHE or a DipHE or an Ordinary Bsc if you want to. I've passed CertHE level already, haven't gotten to diploma level yet. It can be hard enough going if Criminology isn't your forte. The price is very good indeed, I haven't seen better value to be honest and it's not as though it's low quality or anything, not at all. The tuition costs are in the links above.

The ICJS have seminars and study schools and stuff like that but I've never been, attendence is optional. Initially I must have spent days if not weeks searching on the net for a degree course I could enroll on that wasn't outside my budget or had strict entry requirements - happy enough with it overall although motivating myself can be a bit of work sometimes (usually)

UOP also have other degree courses by distance

[debarran]

Hi All

I am thinking of applying for the MSc Econ and Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies at Aberystwyth University, starting in September. Is there anyone who is currently doing this course or have previously completed this course, if so could you give me some idea of what is involved. I have never tried a distance learning course before so I am worried about it and also as I do not work in a library or know nothing about it (only of course to find books I need) I am wondering if I will be able for it.

Thanks for reading.

[JackNapier]

eeepc, I'm looking at University of Portsmouth at the moment as I'm interested in their BSc in Risk and Security Management, but the recent announcements by the U.K government re: tuition costs has caused me some concern. Do you know off-hand if you leave subsequent to obtaining your CerHE can you return and complete your degree in a year or so? Thanks in advance!

[mimmi]

Originally Posted by JackNapier

eeepc, I'm looking at University of Portsmouth at the moment as I'm interested in their BSc in Risk and Security Management, but the recent announcements by the U.K government re: tuition costs has caused me some concern. Do you know off-hand if you leave subsequent to obtaining your CerHE can you return and complete your degree in a year or so? Thanks in advance!

New tuition fees start Oct 2012, but there is no news on transition arrangements for those who have started before that date e.g. this year.

I would advise you to talk to Portsmouth re the issue of interrupted study. If you claim a CertHE (60 ECTs) there must be a way you can link that up to complete the degree at a later stage, but I'd assume the fees will probably be higher then.

[JackNapier]

Thanks mimmi, appreciate it.

[Mogget]

Sending my application next week for the MSc in Archives and Records Management through the University of Dundee.....eek, here's hoping I get accepted!!

[Lollypop92]

I was thinking of doing a fetac level 6 photography course online through cmit.ie but I'm not sure yet! Are the online home study courses reliable? It's a lot of money to spend lol

[MadelineX]

Originally Posted by Lollypop92

I was thinking of doing a fetac level 6 photography course online through cmit.ie but I'm not sure yet! Are the online home study courses reliable? It's a lot of money to spend lol

Perhaps this would be an option.... I don't have any info re the content or reputation of the provider but it looks good value

http://www.groupon.ie/deals/cork/Dig...0_0_240&a=1221

[CK1Champ]

eeepc...reference the above course you are studying.How are you finding it?is it beneficial to study the course for Irish law?do you know if the degree is internationally accredited??or who the accreditation body is?

[2ndcoming]

Just about to start the BA in Humanities program through Oscail @ DCU.

Looking forward to it, but a bit apprehensive about starting out back in education for the first time in 10 years.

[rockofrepublic]

Hey all, Im doing the Ipass payroll course , Any one else doing this course??

[username123]

Originally Posted by username123

Diploma in Philosophy with University of London, if it goes well I plan to carry on to degree level. Going well so far, just did first 2 exams. I think philosophy lends itself very well to distance learning, lot of reading anyway, and University of London provide excellent study guides and book recommendations.

Just thought Id give an update. Sat my last exams last week, and am hopeful I have achieved a good degree. UoL have changed things a lot in the time that Ive been studying there, when I started they had no electronic support or even a forum for students. Now they are a lot more digitally inclined. They have also changed the content of their Philosophy degree and cut down on a lot of the optional choices that used to be there as well as changing the nature of the modules and exams to bring things in line with euro-wide standardisation of academic credits etc..

Overall I would rate my experience as positive. I have also done a CertHE by distance with a different UK university in the last couple of years, in general I prefer an approach that mixes continuous assessment, which Uol doesnt - thats probably my only criticism. Pricewise they are still very competitive (especially considering OU has become so expensive).

Its given me the bug to go further so I hope to get a good result and get accepted for a Masters soon.