History of Science

Advantages: Great fun, beautiful location, top department, good university
Disadvantages: Fieldwork requirements make finding a summer job hard

...If history is bunk, then archaeology is junk. As a degree course, archaeology tends to appeal to those of a certain mindset – words such as “eccentric”, “masochistic” and “alcoholic” spring to mind. It is essentially the study of the material human past, with the archaeologists endeavouring to find, study and classify the lost and abandoned traces of our ancestors (kind of like a dustman in reverse). Of course, to be able to undertake such a degree, then you have to have a sense of the ridiculous, as the whole subject aims to tackle unanswerable questions, being often ludicrous and ultimately futile. But hey, it is fun – in fact some people would even say it’s the most fun you can have with your pants on! As a prospective archaeology student, you will normally be expected... Read review

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Advantages: broad range of topics covered, great teaching and support
Disadvantages: some people see geology as an easy option....its not, but it is great

...for palaeontology Physics- Great for structural processes Geography- Great for understanding sedimentation processes Maths - not essential, but a basic understanding of equations is useful Again these are not essential, and if you haven't done one which seems important for a subject area you are interested in DON'T panic! It is however helpful to have some practical scientific experience, particularly useful for writing up all that course work! Course Summary The Bsc Geological Science is a 3 year course MODULES There are certain core modules that are compulsory for each year, although there is opportunity to specialize with optional modules. The compulsory modules also include field trips to places such as Spain and Cyprus Year 1 - core modules • Planet Earth • Earth History • Earth Materials • Quantitative... Read review

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

...interested 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... Read review

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