Applied Science

Advantages: well written, comprehensive course
Disadvantages: you need some self descipline to stick to the timetable

...in the Social Sciences and once completed the student does gain a certificate in social science. As with all OU courses finacial assistance is available to those on low incomes and benefits and it is worth while applying for these if you think you may qualify, when you register your interest in a course also request an application to apply for a finacial award. The OU has a great website and you can enroll online, many of the tutors are also 'net wise' and are happy to talk to students via email. I had originally started a conventional HND via college but had to drop out, the OU is my second chance and in comparision to college I prefer the OU, the content is more current and unlike a traditional college approach where social science is broken down into subjects (sociology, politics, psychology, economics, geography, history) the Ou approach... Read review

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Advantages: An excellent course in a well-resourced department
Disadvantages: Does not qualify for incentive schemes. Very intensive.

...schemes such as the training bursary or the golden handshake bonus. Some support is available through the Secondary Shortage Subject Scheme but this is less money and more hassle to apply for than the leaflets would lead you to believe. Centre for Science Education website: http://extra.shu.ac.uk/cse/... Read review

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Advantages: very close
Disadvantages: possibility of rejection

...As a sixth-former, I have just completed my UCAS forms applying for University. My number one choice was Hertfordshire. I have a few friends at the University and I have had nothing but glowing accounts about the 'Cognitive Science' course under the sub-section of Psyhcology. I hope I am accepted there, as the campus facilities on the Hatfield site look wonderful and I am told that the business school (complete with its own mansion!) is also fantastic. The lecturers are said to be a little confusing depending on, obviously, who it is. Overall it sounds wonderful.... Read review

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