Open University

catyb20

Hey,

I was just looking at the courses on offer from this uni and there is one or 2 i'd be interested in doing... BUT I don't know very much about this uni... i.e are the courses recognised everywhere?

So if anyone has done one of these courses, could you just fill me in a bit on what they are like, and if they are recognised...

Much appreciated

rainbowtrout

catyb20 wrote: »

Hey,

I was just looking at the courses on offer from this uni and there is one or 2 i'd be interested in doing... BUT I don't know very much about this uni... i.e are the courses recognised everywhere?

So if anyone has done one of these courses, could you just fill me in a bit on what they are like, and if they are recognised...

Much appreciated

What kind of course are you thinking about doing? I'm in my first year with OU this year doing a Maths degree (well that's the plan anyway). I'm a teacher so I checked on the Teaching Council website first to see if my degree will be recognised by them which it is, but not all of the degrees are.

Maybe if you could give more specifics about the course and someone might be able to shed some light on the situation.

Course wise, I'm enjoying it, the materials are of good quality and the tutors are extremely helpful.

If you are planning on doing a BSc it is also eligible for tax relief from Revenue which helps when the fees are so expensive and due to go up again for the next academic year.

catyb20

Thank you for the reply,

Em... i'm undecided really, I'm thinking on either the business administration masters degree or Human Resource Management msc.....

BuffyBot

Recognition is the same as a degree from any other UK university.

Support is generally good to excellent, as are the materials. You'll find lots of general info on trhe OU and peoples opinions in the Distance/part-time education forum
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=433

Iorana

And what about the exams? Do I have to travel abroad to take them or do I do it through online based tests?

rainbowtrout

Iorana wrote: »

And what about the exams? Do I have to travel abroad to take them or do I do it through online based tests?

No you do them in Ireland, I'm doing mine in Galway in October

smcgiff

Considered OU for half a second before realising how expensive they are.

ronn90

catyb20 wrote: »

Hey,

I was just looking at the courses on offer from this uni and there is one or 2 i'd be interested in doing... BUT I don't know very much about this uni... i.e are the courses recognised everywhere?

So if anyone has done one of these courses, could you just fill me in a bit on what they are like, and if they are recognised...

Much appreciated

Hey there I thought I would throw my two cents in. I can't answer your specific questions with regard to OU and the recognition of a masters. I can tell you about my experiences with the OU. I did 4 undergrad courses with them and yes they are expensive but the courses are very well organised and supported. My courses were Maths/Physics based and I did summer schools in the UK. I found the courses very enjoyable and there was lots of support. I didn't finish my degree with them as I went full time here in Ireland. Sorry I didn't finish it with them though and stay working. I have a BSc MSc and I'm two years into my PhD and I haven't been able to generate one interview in 6 months (all science) Gov paying lip service, no investment. Good luck with your studies

Iorana

smcgiff wrote: »

Considered OU for half a second before realising how expensive they are.

But it's still ok cos you can stay in work as it's home based course so you are earning money to support yourself.
I am non-national here, have a baby and do full-time work so I would be able to go to any college having have to pay for childcare during both work time and course time (if it's even part-time evening course).

sickpuppy32

i believe that you can use your tesco club card points to pay for an OU course - you even get a double point bonus!