Anyone studying OU?

I started doing the client side of web technology a few years a go but missed the hand in date so failed. but it was a good course, and i think that if you do a full degree with them then they are rated along side degrees from oxford and cambridge as you have the self disapline to do it yourself.

got me thinking now should i do a IT based moduel there that could be usefull to my job or do some of the austronomy ones there that im intrested in?
 
davethe11 said:
just got my ou project result and I passed (thought it was touch and go when I submitted it last year) with a decent grade! This is my last year now to get my BSc with hons :)
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Grats! The project bit is the part I'm most worried about. What was your course and how'd you find the project?
 
I've been doing a BSc (hons) in Information Technology and Computing, I did the TM423 project (based on T305 Digital Communications). I had a difficult year last year outside of ou so I didnt give the project the time and attention I would have liked but still managed a 2nd for it (I was fearing a fail!). Apparently the old TM projects are discontinued as of this year and a new project has been introduced after some criticism of the old system. 65% of the marks are available based on your approach to the project rather than your actual research and findings (planning, execution, reflection etc) so dont worry too much about breaking new ground in your chosen field of study, the project is mostly about project management and applying your knowledge to a real world technology (I researched WiMAX as a viable last-mile broadband service). Just put in the time, make the most of the TMA's which will give you valuable feedback, and my best advice is to be clear on your aims and objectives early on in the course so you can document your progress and assess the pros/cons of your choices and decisions.
 
Sorry for digging this up, did a search for OU threads and this one came up. I've enrolled in the first module for a BSc (Hons) Life Sciences and I'm looking forward to getting started when September comes around. I'm not able to study full-time now that I am a parent so I'm hoping this will allow me to work and still study. Not sure why I will do with the degree once I have finished the course but I wanted to do something that interests me and this ticks the box nicely.
 
congrats on starting up study Clark, imho choosing something that interests you is very important when doing further education. I've been with the OU for a while now and i'm very impressed with the courses I have done, the course material, and the support provided by the OU. I have found that studying again brings it's own rewards, It's nice to be challenged and to meet similarly minded people with similar interests. If you need any tips or advice when studying with the OU from an OU veteran I would be more than happy to offer what I can, and the very best of luck!
 
Thanks Dave. My ex-GF's mum did a psychology masters through the OU and she was able to hold a family down as a single parent so this is what gave me the confidence to dip my toe. If she could do it then I really should be able to do it too seeing as I only have one kiddy and a wife who stays at home. I'll still be working full-time but my wife will be taking most of the burden at home when I am studying so I ought to be able to find the time to get things done.

My twin brother is studying Marine Biology at Plymouth and I've been a bit envious that he has been able to go back to education and he's done really well by all accounts. Full-time study like that isn't really an option for me though so I'm looking forward to starting my OU course, not too dissimilar in content really.
 
for smaller studying you could try Learndirect. i think members of the public get £200 towards any course they like
 
Studying M150 and T175 at the OU. At the moment i get all fees paid for me.

Currently looking to acheive a BSc Computing degree. All this while working a full time IT job and studying for microsoft exams.

So far my experience of the OU has been great.
 
I was looking at doing a postgrad Psychology degree, but its hella expensive. Gonna have to knock it on its head unless I can secure a job as a trainee psychologist or psychological assistant. Hopefully they might fund the course!
 
In the end I decided to play it safe and go for a single unit to start off with - I'm starting M865 (Project Management) next weekend.

Gonna be pretty expensive (something like £8000+) and time consuming to get an MSc but my degree classification is pretty embarrassing, so I want a piece of paper to be proud of when going for jobs in my 30s.
 
im with the OU myself, studying for a degree in Information and communication technologies. Compleated 90 points so far (the 3x level 1 30 point courses), currently studying the 2x level 2 courses, 1 30 point and 1 60 point. Once i finish these, ill be starting a 60 point CCNA course feb next year, along with my first 30 point level 3 course. Followed by the remaing 3 30 point level 3 courses the year after that.

Once ive finished my degree, im still unsure if i should try go for a MSc or not. The degree im going for is quite a broad area, where as the MSc i was looking at (networks and distributed systems) is much more focused in the area i want to work in. Price is obviously the main thing that will hold me back, as currently the OU is paying 100% of my degree, but they dont give financial support (as far as i know) for postgraduate courses.
 
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