What distance learning are you doing?

OO7FITZY · 18-07-2008 8:38pm

Hi there!

Anyone out there studing -- Bsc Science and Technology Studies (NUI and UL) Distance Learning (AUA) - www.onlinebsc.ie
I am considering signing up this year and I am looking for feedback re the support offered by UL and any other feedback / advice you may have.

Thanks!

Seinas · 07-08-2008 8:27pm

bookthief23 wrote: »

Hi All

Anyone done a course through CMIT?

yep, headwrecking, i wouldnt advise it:rolleyes:

OO7FITZY · 08-08-2008 8:49am

Hi There,

Has anyone signed up for the Bsc in Science and Technology studies through www.Onlinesbsc.ie
It is a modular based diploma / degree which is been run out of UL and NUI.
I am looking to stard it at the end of August and would like to know if anyone has had experience of this course?

snowbird2006 · 10-08-2008 2:11am

Hi There,
New to this thread, I've just registered with Oscail and I'm doing 3 modules. History 1, Psychology 1 and Sociology 1. Really looking forward to getting started.

Munster_Gal · 20-11-2008 2:26pm

Just gonna bump up this thread a bit...
I am just about to start a Diploma in HR Management through www.irishlearning.ie

Has anyone ever used them before? How recognised are their courses?

Linguo · 15-01-2009 3:31pm

Doing Physics Degree with Open University, doing all the astronomy courses, done introduction to astronomy and maths for science so far....really really interesting, like getting a present in the post with all the cool stuff they send, although prices suck a bit!:pac:

Dutch_Druid · 21-01-2009 12:35am

Hi Linguo, interseted in taking a similar course, (studying physics), just wondering how much of the course is practical experiments in a physics laboratory, and how long that takes?

31-03-2009 1:50pm

Just signed up for An Introduction to Finite Element Analysis in the OU, starting in May. Looking forward to it!

Cecil Mor · 29-04-2009 10:47pm

Hey Sharkeydude,

Can you tell me how you got on with the MSc in Renewable Energy and Energy Management with the University of Ulster Long Distance please? I'm trying to finish the last assignment for the Green Building module at the moment and begining to wonder if it is all worthwhile. What was your experience with the course? So far there seems to be minimal interaction from the tutors/lecturers and the students. We seem to have to rely upon fellow students own knowledge & experience for help with problems and the lectures themselves are just pdf's but with a sh*t long list of recommended reading and/or a book list.

Does this get better? Just wondering if this is little more then a big revenue earner for the university with minimal input on their behalf.

Thanks.... rant over

catherin · 05-05-2009 8:25pm

hi doing degree in social care, just finished my 4th yr...1 yr left and loving it. Doing it through NUIGalway P/T we go in for a saturday every 3-4 weeks, max 10 times a yr. Its very good, tough now but if you put in the time, and like it very good. Lots help from tutors/lecturers. anyone else doing anything similar?

livinginkorea · 26-05-2009 5:44am

Hi nearly finished my MA in TESOL from the University of Birmingham. Thinking about doing a PhD after that but no idea where yet.

leesabunny · 20-06-2009 7:38pm

hi everyone,
is anybody doing the distance learning BA in coomunity and families in nui galway? would really appreciate any feedback as thinking about doing this course, leesa

catherin · 21-06-2009 9:36am

Hi, as far as i know this is a brand new course, by distance education anyway. Heard it advertised and sounded really interesting, but have 1 yr to finish with my BA social care still and I think that'll do me for now. Call them up, they usualy very good at discussing details if you just have query.

leesabunny · 21-06-2009 1:28pm

Hi Catherin,
thanks so much, congrats on doing the social care i did social science degree few years back in ucd so i think the course may be similar. thanks for the advice, hopefully someone may post if they doing the course !!

:)

obnicc · 05-07-2009 4:09am

Hi, I've just enrolled for a distance course with Kilroy's College, has anyone here done a course with Kilroy's College?

racemaker · 07-07-2009 7:40pm

I'm starting my BSc in Psychology with OU in October, starting off with DSE212 Exploring Psychology

mimmi · 10-07-2009 4:32pm

obnicc wrote: »

Hi, I've just enrolled for a distance course with Kilroy's College, has anyone here done a course with Kilroy's College?

If it's just for interest/leisure they may be OK, but if you are about building towards a reputable qualification just check if they have any awards mapped onto the National Qualification Framework.

Out of interest what are you going to study and what is your long term plan?

businessboy · 14-07-2009 7:43pm

hey there i also just enrolled in kilroys. Book Keeping & Accounting. Any one else out there doing same thing or in same college.

budgemook · 23-07-2009 5:38pm

University of Aberdeen has good distance learning courses

mellaine · 28-07-2009 12:22am

Hi
I am attempting to get a BA with Oscail. I have completed two out of the required 12 modules (psychology 1 and History 1)
To be honest I found it quite difficult, I know I never reached the required word count in any of my assignments

I do find it tough studying as well as working full time, I felt I had put alot of work in last year but my exam results although I passed, didn't exactly set the world alight.

Hand on heart I can't say that I am looking forward to next year

mosey · 09-08-2009 11:57pm

Hi Catherin,
Thinking about doing the NUIG Social Care course, I like the fact that at end of yr 1/2 you have Cert/Diploma..if things get too hectic. Can you give me any idea how many hours study pw is needed? Has anyone any experience of the HCert in Arts in App Social Studies in Social Care from AIT?

White_Feather · 12-08-2009 3:28am

mellaine wrote: »

Hi
I am attempting to get a BA with Oscail. I have completed two out of the required 12 modules (psychology 1 and History 1)
To be honest I found it quite difficult, I know I never reached the required word count in any of my assignments
I do find it tough studying as well as working full time, I felt I had put alot of work in last year but my exam results although I passed, didn't exactly set the world alight.

Hand on heart I can't say that I am looking forward to next year

hi mellaine,

im starting oscail in september doing literature and history. Just wondering, is the college helpful at all, if you have any quieries etc? I cant wait to get back but also im quite nervous because Im trying to figure out how im going to manage studying and then my full time job on top...:o

Hope everything works out for you this year in college!

pathway33 · 23-08-2009 8:38pm

White_Feather wrote: »

hi mellaine,

im starting oscail in september doing literature and history. Just wondering, is the college helpful at all, if you have any quieries etc? I cant wait to get back but also im quite nervous because Im trying to figure out how im going to manage studying and then my full time job on top...:o

Hope everything works out for you this year in college!

i see the syllabus is up for september 09 start. joyce's ulysses and dubliners. hamlet, ibsens (sp?) dolls house nd yeats.

..Summergirl.. · 09-09-2009 1:19am

I'm abut to start the introduction to nursing course, honestly I'm a bit nervous, I never done the distance learning course, and from my point of view it's look like everything is doing to lies on you...Nobody for you to explain what and how, you have to fight your self! But in the other hand I'm so excited..........can wait until it's starts.

smallgarden · 09-09-2009 2:05pm

im hoping to start postgrad in career guidance next week,just waiting on enrollment forms

Iggle · 10-09-2009 1:30pm

Hi all,

I have just started to study for the course above - anyone else out there doing it/has done it, feedback would be great!:)

luzii · 02-10-2009 9:01pm

Hi all,

I am interested in picking up maybe distance or pat-time studying myself, as I can't afford full time. Do you know if the classes are ok for undergraduate as well?As I never went to college before.

Bobeagleburger · 14-10-2009 9:03pm

Science degree in OU - Year 1.

hayser · 14-10-2009 10:13pm

luzii wrote: »

Hi all,

I am interested in picking up maybe distance or pat-time studying myself, as I can't afford full time. Do you know if the classes are ok for undergraduate as well?As I never went to college before.

Hi Luzii. You can do distant learning courses with the Open University if you want to get a degree. It's fully recognised in Ireland.

Bubblezzz · 15-10-2009 7:43pm

doing sna in progressive college

kittensoft1984 · 21-10-2009 10:44pm

Ive just started a psychology and Compulsive Behaviourial Studies course with ITEC.

d4v1d · 30-11-2009 2:09pm

I'm studying for a degree in IT with Oscail. Other than the fact that I need the degree to help in my application for a residency visa in another country I would have quit this course long ago.

In my opinion the course has been designed and run by academics, not by people with technical backgrounds. There seems to be no hands on experience gained in anything other than microsoft access. I completely fail to understand the relevancy of the human sciences subjects on this course and the exams are still written exams. It's an IT course that completely fails to make use of the IT environment it tries to promote.

I have found the tutors and staff to be very knowledgeable and helpful but just the course material itself to be questionable. If I was relying on this course to prepare me for a role in IT I'd be worried.

18-12-2009 7:54pm

Most third level colleges run some Distance Learning courses. Kilroys run wide range also. Other options are CMIT, Oscail (DCU), Open University, Fitzwilliam Institute..
http://www.findacourse.ie/Distance-Learning/

nobber10 · 10-01-2010 5:12pm

rarnes1 wrote: »

Science degree in OU - Year 1.

I finished S104 in Oct 2009 . A super course. My tutor who has a Phd and lectures in NUI Mynooth was excellent.

Trashed · 16-01-2010 8:22pm

Starting a combined level 5&6 special needs teaching in feb........ really excited!!! but just wish I could find a money tree to help pay for it!

Durkheim · 19-01-2010 9:00pm

I am two modules away from finishing :rolleyes:an Oscail degree in sociology, I can't wait to finish.

allimac19 · 10-02-2010 3:01pm

I am considering doing a distance course in Business Administration and I was wondering is anyone doing such a course at the moment. I would really appreciate any feedback on how you find the course etc.

Cuchallinn · 04-03-2010 1:07am

I'm doing business admin as part of a business course with the IPA as distance learning if that's of any help.

Hard to do alone due to lack of people to bounce ideas off etc but doable. Requires will power and a distraction free environment

Brian_83 · 02-04-2010 4:09pm

Has anyone ever considered attending various conferences to learn more about the subject they are interested in? I've gone to few lately and I probably learned more than I did in the first 2 years of college! And there are loads of free ones too!

reallyrose · 25-05-2010 12:46pm

Brian_83 wrote: »

Has anyone ever considered attending various conferences to learn more about the subject they are interested in? I've gone to few lately and I probably learned more than I did in the first 2 years of college! And there are loads of free ones too!

I'm three modules into a Masters in Museum Studies. I tend to go to seminars and things when I can. Great for talking to people who have been in the field for years and have lost all of the illusions of youth!

I'm hoping to save up the money to go to the Museum Association conference in October/November

username123 · 25-05-2010 12:55pm

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.

robwa · 07-09-2010 7:10pm

hi guys i am thinking of working my way to a bachelors degree in electrical engineering. It seems like a long time and money before you reach it. It looks like it would take approx 7 years and the guts of 7-8 grand starting from scratch with all the different courses. Is there an easier way to this or am i looking at it wrong?

I am looking at the open university course B24

didntgotoplan · 09-09-2010 9:18am

Just got the revision pack for MST121-using mathematics with Open University

My friends think I'm nuts for being super excited!

TrixIrl · 11-10-2010 10:41pm

just starting the Bsc Economics and Management through University of London (LSE) - cant wait!!!!

username123 · 13-10-2010 8:48pm

TrixIrl wrote: »

just starting the Bsc Economics and Management through University of London (LSE) - cant wait!!!!

Good luck TrixIrl - I find University of London brilliant - very helpful if you need to email or ask something too.

dory · 18-10-2010 2:08pm

TrixIrl wrote: »

just starting the Bsc Economics and Management through University of London (LSE) - cant wait!!!!

Keep us informed on your progress! I've always been thinking of that one.

I'm doing an online diploma in Irish editing and translation from NUIM. Loving it so far.

spdmrphy · 01-11-2010 6:25pm

I've just started a Masters in Brewing and Distillation with Heriot-Watt.

Yep, that's right - Beerology!

doherta5 · 08-11-2010 6:35pm

I'm doing a distance MSc. in Transport Planning and Engineering with Napier University in Edinburgh. Very little interaction between lecturers and students. Quite tough to know whether you're doing something right or wrong as a result...

mumof2 · 17-11-2010 12:19pm

Hi, Im after starting the distance learning Accounting Technician 2 yr course. 4 modules in first year, tough going - the law and ethics driving me bonkers - so boring!!:(

Love the Financial Accounting and Taxation part!!

Anyone else started this one??

LynHan · 10-02-2011 8:56pm

dory wrote: »

Keep us informed on your progress! I've always been thinking of that one.

I'm doing an online diploma in Irish editing and translation from NUIM. Loving it so far.

Hi Dory,
I am interested in doing the online Irish translation course with NUIM, could you tell me what the entrance exam was like, and what sort of opportunities there are out there when you qualify. I have done a Grammar course with Gaelchultúr and am doing language classes there also to improve my Gaeilge, but its translation I'm interested in studying, hopefully this years course in September. Any advice would be more than helpful!! Slán go foill! L.

What distance learning are you doing?

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