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Psychology course advice sought?

Spirogyra · 2014-09-08 07:16:08

Hi have studied 4 Psychology modules with Oscail, passed but the past two have slipped into the 40's in terms of results. This despite feeling that I had a good grasp of the subject, I seem to do worse in the exams, better in the assignment. No feedback provided on the exams even when requested though. It's near the…

08-09-2014 7:16am

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Hi have studied 4 Psychology modules with Oscail, passed but the past two have slipped into the 40's in terms of results. This despite feeling that I had a good grasp of the subject, I seem to do worse in the exams, better in the assignment. No feedback provided on the exams even when requested though.

It's near the deadline for this year's registration. I'm in two minds whether to return. I like Psychology as a subject, find it fundamentally interesting. But no award is possible for me, due to having a degree already and only doing one subject. And my grades are well just not very good, maybe it's the distance and lack of feedback. I'm wondering whether there is any point returning?.

Would it gain me any exemptions if I was to do a Counselling or Psychotherapy course? (already have a Foundation Cert) or is there anywhere else I could transfer and get a formal certificate or diploma? Would it be of any benefit to me careerwise continuing? If your marks are not great, 40's (or even if I did improve) low 50's is a Postgraduate out, if I wanted one?

I like the subject but am not getting great results, no award is possible and contrary to their advertisements, I haven't found Oscail (or whatever name they are using now) helpful or supportive.

Feedback appreciated

Thanks

Sarah

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