Advantages: well written, comprehensive course Disadvantages: you need some self descipline to stick to the timetable
...in the SocialSciences and once completed the student does gain a certificate in socialscience.
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 socialscience is broken down into subjects (sociology, politics, psychology, economics, geography, history) the Ou approach...
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Advantages: science, city and fun Disadvantages: hard work
...I have just completed my second year at Liverpool University studying biology. People should choose carefully before going to university when deciding where to go and what to study. Firstly, I chose Liverpool University because it has a good reputation particular in science, it is one of the true universities. Socially it is in a city so I knew student life would not be dull. I chose biology to follow on from my a level, which could be a good idea to other students and it is a general degree so options are open to what career to choose. I also think people should be more acredited for doing a science degree. From what I have witnessed in recent times a science degree is much more demanding in hours put in, work expected, examinations and knowledge required....
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Advantages: Flexibilty, excellent materials and value for money Disadvantages: You need to be prepared to put in regular work over a period of years
...courses to study year by year. Although advice is given on recommended prerequisite knowledge for courses, it is up to students to make their own decisions and there are no mandatory requirements for entry.
Courses may be studied as stand alone units, or as part of various Certificates, Diplomas or Degrees. Degrees are either ‘generic’ BA/BSc or named degrees (for example SocialScience) if a prescribed selection of courses have been taken. Postgraduate courses are also available leading to taught masters. The OU also offers business courses through the Open Business School going via certificates and diplomas all the way to MBA. Be aware that since the government does not support the cost of business courses they are far more expensive than undergraduate courses. Typical undergraduate courses range up to about £250 for a 30 point course (more...
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