Advantages: Fit study in with other commitments. Disadvantages: It can be difficult to motivate yourself to study alone.
of courses and had an equivelent to the course I was hoping to do, and I would be able to do it all from home so I could spend time with my new baby whilst studying.
I signed up and was really pleased to find that whilst OU courses are quite expensive many students qualify for a grant to cover the cost of ther course and a grant to cover the cost of the setbooks, stationary and travel to the optional study groups.
Those with a household income under around £15,000 will have their full fees covered , plus around £1,000 of income is disregarded for your partner and each child.
For those who earn more than the grant threashold allows, you will have th option to pay in installments by taking out a loan through the university.
Even if you do have to pay for your course, it will cost you les than going to a red brick university.
Those ...
Advantages: Lots of information, extremely clear and helpful Disadvantages: Over-explains and doesn't motivate or inspire
The Mature Student?s StudyGuide is straightforward and does exactly what it says on the tin: it?s designed to help people returning to education ? whether it?s after a gap of 5 years or 50. The advice is fairy basic, but covers everything: the idea is to use the StudyGuide as a starting point before referring to other books to tackle any problem areas. It is designed for both attending a college or university and distance learning, although the content applies more to degree courses.
The first chapters are only mildly helpful. They are: ?Learning How To Learn?, ?Preparing for Study?, ?Organizing Your Study?, ?Enhancing Your Reading Skills?, ?Enhancing Your Writing Skills? and ?Enhancing Your Mathematical and Scientific Skills?. I suspect that they would be more useful to someone returning to education after a longer time or to ...
Advantages: Open to all. No age limits. No formal qualifications required. Flexible. Fun. Challenging. Disadvantages: Requires dedication, commitment, persistence and discipline
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RESULT!!!!!!
Passed the last exam and will become the proud owner of a Certificate proclaiming my BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences with Biology and Environmental Science in June 2003!!
The only problem that I have now is...
What do I do with all the spare time that has suddenly come my way!!!
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INTRODUCTION
I have been studying with the OpenUniversity (OU) since 1995 and should complete my BSc in Natural Sciences (Hons) this year (assuming a successful exam result). I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience of the OU and thought that a synopsis of my experiences might be useful to anyone considering this route to Higher Education.
WHY THE OU?
As a teenager, I was predicted straight A’s in my A Levels ...
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Product details
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Non-Fiction
Genre
Business & Finance
Title
The Arts Good Study Guide (Open University Set Book)
Author
E. Chamber
Publisher
Open University Worldwide
Number of Pages
282
Edition
Paperback
ISBN
749287454
EAN
9780749287450
Manufacturer's product description
This invaluable study guide is specifically written for students studying the arts and humanities whether beginners or more experienced. It offers comprehensive guidance on key skills and helps students to learn how to present their thoughts with confidence, both in discussion with other people and in writing. Topics covered include: reading and understanding written, visual and aural texts; writing fluently and convincingly making good use of textual illustration and evidence; the processes of analysis-interpretation-evaluation; getting the most out of lectures, group discussions, audio-visual media and galleries, theatres and museums; and, research techniques including writing a project report. This book is currently only available to A103 students.
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