I did an OU degree years ago, scored 95% average on 6 TMAs in a level 2 (second year equivalent course?). I found to my cost you really do need to put the work in for exams though. I rate my OU Computer Science degree slightly less than my Warwick Maths Degree (2:2 in both) and I would expect an employer to do the same (I would rate the OU less than a Russell Group Uni but a lot higher than some of the degrees in Non-subjects from Red Brick Uni's). The self discipline and time required to do an OU degree do count for a lot especially if you are doing it while working full time - I would take that into account when I was interviewing candidates at my previous company.
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I did an OU degree years ago, scored 95% average on 6 TMAs in a level 2 (second year equivalent course?). I found to my cost you really do need to put the work in for exams though. I rate my OU Computer Science degree slightly less than my Warwick Maths Degree (2:2 in both) and I would expect an employer to do the same (I would rate the OU less than a Russell Group Uni but a lot higher than some of the degrees in Non-subjects from Red Brick Uni's). The self discipline and time required to do an OU degree do count for a lot especially if you are doing it while working full time - I would take that into account when I was interviewing candidates at my previous company.
I'm aware that S104 is probably somewhere in between GCSE and A-Level in terms of difficulty, the experiments are pretty basic as you are expected to complete them with household items.
Level 1 courses are intended as purely introductory in order for you to get up to speed to complete Level 2 and above, if you have recent relevant experience or qualifications these can be skipped entirely. As I haven't had any formal education for almost ten years I would say they are crucial and would disagree with your conclusion completely.
Thanks for your reply Impy77, may I ask what degree you studied at OU?
I've found my step-up to Level 3 quite taxing. My first TMA I scored 79% which I was happy with. It could have been better, but when you start a new module you're never sure where things are going to go.
I submitted my second TMA for the 12th of December, I'm yet to get my result for this however I was not happy with it. It really suffered and had a lot of communication with my tutor to make sure I was doing what was expected of me etc.
I'm pretty sure I've met the brief, but I'm not expecting great things from this one. My 3rd TMA is due in on the 28th of January and this is a non-substitution, double-weighted one, so I need to make sure I get this one right.
I'm doing course DU301 - A World of whose making?
The amount of reading is high and I do find myself reading through the TMA and then spending most of my time reading the relevant texts for the TMA and only glossing over the stuff not needed. That may of course come back and bite me on the arse come EMA time.
I submitted my second TMA for the 12th of December, I'm yet to get my result for this however I was not happy with it. It really suffered and had a lot of communication with my tutor to make sure I was doing what was expected of me etc.
I'm pretty sure I've met the brief, but I'm not expecting great things from this one. My 3rd TMA is due in on the 28th of January and this is a non-substitution, double-weighted one, so I need to make sure I get this one right.
I'm doing course DU301 - A World of whose making?
The amount of reading is high and I do find myself reading through the TMA and then spending most of my time reading the relevant texts for the TMA and only glossing over the stuff not needed. That may of course come back and bite me on the arse come EMA time.
Thankfully the majority of people hiring aren't as closed minded or is ignorant as you.
Stoofa, thankfully those hiring are open minded and can use some English skills! 
I feel that the OU can and does work for certain courses, things like IT spring to mind as something that would work well. Not sure how Chemistry would though
I feel that the OU can and does work for certain courses, things like IT spring to mind as something that would work well. Not sure how Chemistry would though
I love the use of language here, trying to put across the notion that i might be a chav due to the way i view OU Degree's.
Far from it, I have a Degree thus have first hand experience.
A family member is doing a OU degree, and the content is so small and easy to understand there is little to gain from doing it apart from some free letters after his name.
The people you refer to are hiring unskilled workers then
After viewing the additional guidance for book 4, I've decided to use the next two weeks to try to get ahead with the reading rather than taking a break.
What do you think of the course so far? I was a little dubious about the intentions of the first book after reading the title but in the end found it very interesting.
I love the use of language here, trying to put across the notion that i might be a chav due to the way i view OU Degree's.
Far from it, I have a Degree thus have first hand experience.
A family member is doing a OU degree, and the content is so small and easy to understand there is little to gain from doing it apart from some free letters after his name.
The people you refer to are hiring unskilled workers then
Not going to get into an argument with you. OU degree's are considered very high quality. More so because many people who get qualifications are also holding down full-time jobs etc.
The OU are regulated by the same bodies that all universities are. So a degree gained from the OU will be using the same or similar course materials to any other university.
I don't know who exactly you are - giving the impression you're possibly something to do with recruitment, but what makes me feel that you're not is the fact that OU degrees are respected. Seems unlikely "anyone in the know" would take this attitude.
You could have course just be trolling. Your spelling and language isn't great, so I'm guessing English is a second language to you?
Either way, you are talking horse ****. Sorry, but that is the truth.
Anyway, I shall not rise any further to your baiting. Good luck with your narrow attitude.
I love the use of language here, trying to put across the notion that i might be a chav due to the way i view OU Degree's.
Far from it, I have a Degree thus have first hand experience.
A family member is doing a OU degree, and the content is so small and easy to understand there is little to gain from doing it apart from some free letters after his name.
The people you refer to are hiring unskilled workers then
Whats the course and at what level are they?
Level one courses seem to just break you in. I know someone doing a master's via OU and the material is far from small.
My wife is due to give birth in two weeks time, so i plan to get as far ahead with book 4 as possible over the Christmas break.
So far i've really enjoyed it, was a bit dubious about all the geo science stuff as i'm more interested in Biology, but the material is well written and has kept me interested. I haven't studied any maths since GCSE, some 18 odd years ago, so i found some of book 3 a bit more difficult than the first two.
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I love the use of language here, trying to put across the notion that i might be a chav due to the way i view OU Degree's.
Far from it, I have a Degree thus have first hand experience.
A family member is doing a OU degree, and the content is so small and easy to understand there is little to gain from doing it apart from some free letters after his name.
The people you refer to are hiring unskilled workers then
Well the level 1 courses are not meant to be too challenging, as you're learning the basic skills needed for the more challenging parts of the course. That is no different to attending a university either full or part time. And it's also true that not all degrees are equally challenging.
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Good luck! I am on the last stages now of my History BA with the OU. It has been really challenging. Especially the exams. I am also looking after my 2 year old full-time whilst I do this, so I know what you will be going through. Just stay organised and try to keep ahead if you can. But it is difficult. Every module is completely different as well, and not just in the content. My last 60 pointer was a nightmare. Lots of reading, books and books worth, and no study weeks for the TMA's. Then there was the god awful exam.. But this latest module seems great in comparison. No exam, and much less reading.
Thanks
we already have a two year old so study time is strictly limited to after his bed times at the moment ! Hopefully i will be able to get some done during my paternity leave (though am probably kidding myself!!).Congratualtions! My 20 month old daughter got involved in the light bulb experiment as I thought she would enjoy the light spectrums, I say involved - she kep trying to pull the diffracter off of the protractor to get a better look at the colours. 
Congratualtions! My 20 month old daughter got involved in the light bulb experiment as I thought she would enjoy the light spectrums, I say involved - she kep trying to pull the diffracter off of the protractor to get a better look at the colours.
How did you get on with TMA03 ? got 81% which i am happy with. Book 4 has ramped up nicely, probably enjoying this book the most so far.
Actually finding more time to study now as i don't get to sleep much anymore
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Currently doing an open degree but may change to a named degree while I still can.
I completed y181 last year , was interesting and enjoyed it.
Started my second module (U116) late last year and it's a lot more in depth , the information and resources available is incredible.
To the person who said he would employ someone who studied at a actual uni over a OU person is absolute nonsense.
I completed y181 last year , was interesting and enjoyed it.
Started my second module (U116) late last year and it's a lot more in depth , the information and resources available is incredible.
To the person who said he would employ someone who studied at a actual uni over a OU person is absolute nonsense.
I'm still working through DU301: A world of whose making.
TMA01 - 73%
TMA02 - 77%
So overall quite happy as these were my first ever level 3 (or as our poster earlier said, post GCSE level) modules.
I'm currently working on TMA03 which is double-weighted and cannot be substituted - gotta submit that in a week.
TMA01 - 73%
TMA02 - 77%
So overall quite happy as these were my first ever level 3 (or as our poster earlier said, post GCSE level) modules.
I'm currently working on TMA03 which is double-weighted and cannot be substituted - gotta submit that in a week.