Open University Milton Keynes

Advantages Study when you want, what you want, where you want, how you want etc

Disadvantages Keeping the motivation can be tough, no physical lecturer there to engage you!

Advantages you can study in your own time, at home

Disadvantages Fell isolated ( only at first)

Advantages Flexibilty, excellent materials and value for money

Disadvantages You need to be prepared to put in regular work over a period of years

Advantages Wide ranges of courses, grants readily available, no entry requirements

Disadvantages An "Invisible" tutor can let you get a bit slack

Advantages No qualifications needed for entry, excellent teaching and materials, cheaper than going to Uni

Disadvantages Not the same as going to Uni, not the same student interraction, can seem expensive

Advantages Open to all. No age limits. No formal qualifications required. Flexible. Fun. Challenging.

Disadvantages Requires dedication, commitment, persistence and discipline

Advantages Learning from the comfort of your own home

Disadvantages Hard to get motivated

Advantages distant learning, flexible, optional tutorials, fantastic support, financial help

Disadvantages can be expensive if you earn more than £30,000

Advantages Fit study in with other commitments.

Disadvantages It can be difficult to motivate yourself to study alone.

Advantages more flexible, more organised, cheaper

Disadvantages lack of motivation for some students