Open University South Africa

etoile

Hi, i was thinking finishing my degree through distance learning and i have looked at the OU UK but found that it is very expensive. I decided to look elsewhere and came across the Open Uni South Africa. I have heard from others that it is a well recognised and accredited institution.

The reason i'm looking into this uni is because even as an international student the fees are much cheaper than the OU UK.

So would anyone have any information, good or bad, about this uni?
And do you think a degree gained from here will be well recieved in Ireland and possibly the rest of europe?

Any advice is welcome!!

BuffyBot

I presume you mean Unisa? (www.unisa.ac.za)

etoile

BuffyBot wrote:

I presume you mean Unisa? (www.unisa.ac.za)

yep thats the one!

BuffyBot

I think the best people to make some informal enquiries with would be


Qualifications Recognition Ireland
National Qualifications Authority of Ireland
5th Floor Jervis House
Jervis Street
Dublin 1

Tel: +353 1 887 1500
Fax: +353 1 887 1595
EMail: info@qualificationsrecognition.ie

They're responsible for "grading" non-EU graduates when they come to seek recognition in Ireland to work or study. I'm pretty sure they would have an idea as to how South African degrees are regarded in terms of the Irish qualifications framework. It might give you a benchmark to work with.

Of course, they can't tell you how employers will rate it in Ireland or Abroad. One thing to consider too (and the importance of this will vary, depending on your chosen subject) is how relevant will the content be to your academic interests?

etoile

ok, thanks for the info! I'll try sending them an email.