Thanks for watching my OU Review! If you’re currently studying or soon starting to study with the OU (especially in the social sciences), here’s a helpful playlist: kzread.info/head/PLOPTRp87FwWMQY5GGKneHNGeRkJvznfXk Good luck with your studies! 💚

@Allen-bz8xm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video. Good luck with the career

i achieved my bachelor in psychology with open uni. and your video is exactly what happened to me. long life for open uni. if it wasn't open, I could not achieve my bachelor graduation as a worker and mature student. now I am a psychologist!

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm so glad you were able to push through and become a psychologist. The OU was really helpful to me in that sense too although I'm not 100% there yet, but I'll get there one day! 💪🏼

@suni9625

Жыл бұрын

@alexrico What master's did you apply for after your psychology degree at OU? I'm a mature student wanting to get my first degree in psychology and am considering joining the OU. Just a bit concerned on how easy or difficult it may be to get into a master's program after doing an online degree.

@user-dk6dj3nk8i

11 ай бұрын

About the payment how can I do ?

@cool-nb8gu

2 ай бұрын

@@LevelUP84 youll hav no issue getting into post grad programs with a bachelors from ou (as long as its relevant n whatnot)

Really enjoyed these videos. As someone who is thinking of taking up a degree, this has been very informative. Thank you 😁

First of all congratulations on finishing your bachelor studies bb!! Im so proud of you! Second, this video is really helpful for future students that are considering OU online. You did such a thorough explanation :))

@blaiseonthevid

4 жыл бұрын

Aw bb, thank you :')) I hope people will find it helpful

@Moazam.Jahangir

2 жыл бұрын

Hi im a mature student n thinking to take my 1st degree frm OU in Politics. Is it worth it? Or beneficial ?

Thanks for the video. I am due to start my Psychology with Counselling BSc in October so a bit apprehensive about the whole thing as I also have a full time job. But this has made me feel a bit better and now looking forward to doing it. Thanks again.😊

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and all the best! If you need any help with getting through all the TMAs, feel free to check out my "Ultimate Guide" video

What a great review! Very insightful! I am a new OU student and this is so helpful....And huge congrats on your degree!

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you! I'll be posting some (hopefully) helpful study-related stuff in the new year, so please do consider subscribing so you'll know as soon as it's out! :)

@Moazam.Jahangir

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, can you help me ? Im confused to take my 1st degree from OU. Is it worth it? Easy to do? Thanks

Absolutely love your videos. Im starting this course in October. This guide has been super helpful x

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad they've been helpful! Share them around with your future classmates to help them too! ;) Good luck with your studies!! x

@theprelovedpixie1255

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid will do, and thank you 😊

congratulations! so proud of you.

Thanks for sharing! I've just started with the OU and super excited. Your review is so entertaining 😂

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks! Gotta have that entertainment factor in there 😂 Which course have you enrolled yourself in? I'm going to be uploading a bunch more OU-related videos over the coming weeks - hopefully those can help make your study life easier!

@timhilario

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid dd102 towards a psychology degree.. It'll probably be a very similar route to yours minus sports. 😅 What's the plan now? Masters? 😂

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

@@timhilario ah you're taking it slow! That's a good tactic - get used to OU study before going all in. No plans for the moment, with Covid!

This was really helpful, thanks so much! I'm 38 and looking for a career change - psychology is the way I want to go...not sure as a therapist or something else but we'll get to that when the time comes. I looked at the degree at the Open University so hoping to sign up in January part time while I work.

Well done and sorry to hear about your struggles with bad tutors. I'm starting my undergraduate psychology degree with the OU in October and, as a very mature student, haven't studied in years. Looking forward to all your helpful tips. Maybe you should become an OU tutor!

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️ My advice, for now, is to just take it slow, don't stress, and try to communicate loads with your tutor. Maybe I might be an OU tutor one day, far in the future ;) If you have any questions, do let me know and I'll try my best to answer them in those videos! I'm recording them now and should shoot them all out within the next couple of weeks

Loved her candid review!!

Thank you so much for this video. I’m working full time as I have my own place so I can’t study full time. OU is really going to provide me that flexibility as I can study part time. I’m looking to apply feb 2022 ☺️

I'm an OU Undergrad studying Languages. Tutors are great, course materials fantastic and gradual step up between modules. I recommend.

I'm nearly finished with de200. The most difficult module to date. Step up from level 1 is intense! Tutor support seems to be much less directive this year. Very vague. Lots of students in my cohort are feeling like they're doing it all by themselves which considering the tution fees os pretty rubbish. I'll be watching your de300 videos with interest as I'll be doing that the year after next. Great video. 👍

@retsoptihs0

Жыл бұрын

Tutors are really hit and miss. I'm only on my second and third modules having completed my first (TM111) in September. It starts so easy and then the difficulty ramps up but like you say, the tutors become a lot less supportive the harder the work gets which is kinda counter-intuitive. You'd think they'd give you MORE support when it's more difficult but nope. My first tutor was great, I couldn't ask for any more, but one of the latest two does nothing. I'm also finding the TMAs sometimes aren't quite covering what we've studied. And I study hard, like take notes from every page rather than just look at the TMAs and read the pages that relate to them only because it's my belief that everything we learn has some purpose, perhaps for future modules? Anyway, I'm sorry about your tutor. That must be a pain being on level 2. I'm doing a degree in IT and Computing and I find it tricky just juggling two different subjects (IT and maths) at once. It's hard to organise myself. And it's an even bigger pain that ALL my modules are 30 credits! So I've got to do 12 and I don't want to spend 6 years doing that but I might have to, seeing as so few modules start in the spring during level 2+3.

I'm halfway through DE200, the research assignment was my last one and i really struggled with it. I did get some support from my tutor along with them saying this was the biggest learning curve. All that you said about your experience with DE200 i had very similar experience during DE100. If it wasn't for a very attentive and supportive tutor in my following module i could well have given up. But it is always going to be pot luck which tutor you get either in Open or Brick. Anybody that has managed a degree through Open University really has worked so much harder to pass than Brick university and on top of that we need to reach higher marks to get same level degree as them. This is why employers value the OU graduates more.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting through half of your studies! It's interesting to see that you've had similar experiences to me and I most definitely agree that it's a mixed bag no matter if you're studying at Brick or Online. Btw if you need any help with your future DE300 project, do check out my OU Guide series on the projects. Hopefully, that'll help you decide which method you prefer, too!

Blaise, your accent is at once delightful and intriguing. I’ll hazard a guess - are you Armenian? Congratulations on your first, no doubt the reward of a hard and conscientious slog through a jagged and often arduous path. I did OU a very long time ago (BSc, MMath, Dip Stat) and am unfamiliar with online tutorials. I have in the recent past visited the OU website (signing in with my PI, which still works) with a possible view of signing up for an isolated course, but alas! I find that I can’t afford the OU’s current prices for their courses. Perhaps just as well, for I am far from confident that I are cerebrally up to such studies now. Best wishes.

Thanks for these vids, Blaise, and belated congrats. Have you been tempted to do MSc since?

I use to be an OU student - many years ago. I've completed two undergraduate degrees with them. I started a Masters degree but had to drop out due to a bad dose of laziness. Out of the 10 years of study - I had one 'bad' tutor. He failed to get back to me when I wanted some additional feedback on a TMA I had completed. After three weeks of waiting (with numerous polite reminders) - I decided enough was enough. He had previously failed to turn up to a day school - which angered a lot of other students in my region. I ended up replacing him with another tutor. My regional office responded really well to my complaint. My daughter is near to completing her first year with DD102 - I'll ping over your review! Thank you.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! If she ever needs help with TMAs etc, I've also made a massive OU Guide video that should hopefully help! kzread.info/dash/bejne/inepuaSGeLO5lbw.html

Thank you for being so detailed with your review! If I do end up pursuing an OU degree, it'd definitely be a social science, so I'm glad to have found this course-specific video. Really not sure what I'll end up doing yet though. Already did 2 years (2 different courses) at a brick & mortar uni not realising I had ADHD so I ended up dropping out. Now, I'd have to fund the first year on my own to be eligible for tuition fee loan for the remaining 2! :( Btw, did you study psychology at all before doing your degree? I did it at A Level and was familiar with some of the studies you mentioned...but it's been so long I worry my mind can't take it lmao

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I felt like detailed was the only way to go (tho you should see the amount of detail I go into my other OU videos 😂) I didn’t study Psych at A-Levels but I have wanted to go into the field since I was 15. What I heard basically is that 1st year = A Levels and then it gets more hardcore. I supposed that if you were seriously considering OU study, you need to prepare yourself for having to do a lot on your own. I’m not sure how compatible that is with ADHD! Good luck x

Thank you so much, very helpful

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

hi there, thanks for the review. Im on the Bsc Psychology with counselling. I wish I could talk to you privately about this degree as I'm studying the vast majority of the same modules as you. Especially at this time of year 😭

Hi Blaise! I’m starting with just 1 subject in a bachelor of psych degree. I was wondering how many hours per week you would say you would spend on 1 subject per week? Congrats on completing your degree!

Thanks for the review

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

Great job finishing your Bachelors! Sounds like it really must have been a struggle

@blaiseonthevid

4 жыл бұрын

It was definitely a struggle! I still enjoyed it though :)

Thank you for the help dear😍 i would love some help on that module Thank youuuu, I am subscribing ✌

Well done dear, I wish you the best.

I am really struggling during the lockdown as my kids are at home and I work full time in health care so trying to find time when I can have the peace and quiet to concentrate now that I have zero childcare / kids clubs / dance classes etc to wear them out is almost impossible ! Covid has made my job a lot more stressful and I feel burnt out and tired by the time the kids go to bed- then I end up falling asleep on the sofa !

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Luna. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I cannot say that I completely understand your situation, but I am very sympathetic to it. You are an absolute HERO and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for working in healthcare. If it wasn't for people like you, I don't know what kind of a world we would be living in right now. That being said, if you really are struggling to keep up with your studies, I would recommend that you have a chat with SST about your options. You shouldn't put your education in jeopardy because of things that are out of your hands. I hope you stay strong, and I hope you're staying safe 💚

Hi, I am Italian and I am very interested in enrolling in the mathematics degree course at the Open University. I wanted to ask you if within the modules to be studied there are also video lessons of the topics and if the exams are written or oral (face to face). Thanks for any replies.

Hey Blaise! Does the OU provide CAS if u wish to stay in the UK whilst studying?

Can i ask, when you had to go to a physical exam where was it held? And are the tutors talking to you live in zoom type meeting? Im asking because I have social anxiety and would need to get my head around certain aspects x

I imagine the 16 year deadline is to allow people to secure alternative funding or build savings if they can no longer finance their degree.

@Black.Sabbath

Жыл бұрын

No, it's to have kids. The student loan finances it.

I am considering doing Q07 at OU but I am very confused. How many exams do you do in a year? How do TMA's work? How many exams do u need to go in person for? Can u use any laptops or tablets (I have lenovo chromebook ideapad duet, is this fine or do i need to get something new)?

Great vid. I'm looking to graduate in June/July. I picked see the same modules apart from one (E219). What are your plans for the future? Are you going to persue a master's?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the remainder of your studies! With everything that's happening currently, my plans are put on hold but I would love to further my studies. Hopefully soon! :)

i am starting my first module in October i am currently a full time security officer transitioning into the tech world. I'd never thought i would ever go for a degree never mind a bachelors degree in data science of all subjects but i am really excited to get started and improve my career.

Hi Blaise, I’ve git some questions is there a way to communicate with you? Just a few questions to clarify my understand of it all. Thank you!

Hello, I am studying business administration at the Arab Open University, and I will get a double degree from the Open University in Britain. I want to know if graduates can work in Britain like any university, or because it is an open university, it is difficult to find jobs?

Congratulations! i want to study criminology & psychology with OU but i’m very anxious about the examination. is it super intimidating?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

I'm TERRIBLE with exams but I wasn't really intimidated by this one! I'm coming out with an "OU ultimate guide" video soon - hopefully it'll help you! :)

@missdonttrip7283

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sophie , you can always go for an open degree and avoid modules with exams. I had one exam as part of the old curriculum for DSE 212 (no longer offered) and it wasn’t that bad. Still I prefer and EMA or ITMA over exams.

Great video - seriously considering this OU course. Was wondering how strictly marking adheres to course material content, and if relevant off course materials/references are welcomed particularly when used to critique theories and methods in course content. Thanks! Going to start working through the remainder of your videos :)

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Answering your question: They are *quite* strict - I have first-hand experience of this. You are advised to "wander" off of the module materials once you've reached the final stage of study (Level 3) but it is advised to use the "outside materials" to back up the points that you make within your essays. Good luck!

An Ou student about to finish up my degree in psychology and criminology I agree. It’s a great place to study. Supportive staff, cutting edge courses. I have been working full time and studying part time and it can be done! I love the OU.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Good on you for powering through - well done :)

@ellawho9403

2 жыл бұрын

hello! you're the first person i see who studied what i'm interested in studying at OU, so i wanted to ask if i could ask you some questions?

@missdonttrip7283

2 жыл бұрын

@@ellawho9403 sure ask away

@ellawho9403

2 жыл бұрын

@@missdonttrip7283 lovely! is there any way I can contact you privately? it'd be easier than using the comment section

@missdonttrip7283

2 жыл бұрын

@@ellawho9403 sorry for the late reply. You can give me your email and I will get in touch with you. Than delete the comment I guess.

Did you get a job with your degree?

And to note this very good with poeple that have kids . As i couldent go univerisity but i found the open university . Love it.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely! I had a lot of classmates with kids and even with grandchildren!

Is OU a University or is there a University that offers the course online through OU?

Just wondering did u managed to land a job in UK or outside of UK? Can u further ur study at the traditional Uni(not online) or can we transfer the credit to the traditional school?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

1. I haven't actually tried yet because I'm stuck in a non-English speaking country thanks to the pandemic, but I've heard of others getting jobs just fine. In UK, in Hong Kong, in UAE :) 2. You can 100% further your study (into Masters etc) at a brick uni. In terms of credit transfer, you have to ask the uni that you want to transfer to

Congratulations on graduating! Was just wondering, as a part time student for 3 years, how many hours a week on average did you manage studying whilst working. Did you have time to see friends and have a social life? I'm looking at doing a online Psychology degree soon xx

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anatasia! I was only a part-time student during my Level 1 studies, the rest of the time I studied full-time. But when I *was* a part-time student, I definitely had time for a social life - even when I was a full-time student. I know of plenty of other students who feel the same. Its all about balance and being able to keep to a schedule. I'm uploading a series of videos soon which should help with your future studies - so I hope you subscribe and stay tuned! x

@aellis8899

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid Thank you so much for the insight of the course options! Also, for full time study's could you work full time as well AND have some what a social life or is that wishful thinking? Thanks xxx

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

@@aellis8899 I don't think its wishful thinking at all! But because you'll be a distant-learning student, the scheduling aspect of everything falls on your shoulders so you can always make sure to spare some time for social activities 😉

Hi, do you have any idea about the credit transfer process in OU?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! No, I studied with OU from the beginning. You'll have to call the university for info on that :)

What type of job are you looking into since you have this degree? Can you tell me the average cost you spent on school as you worked for some but not all.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Yes, I worked during my Level 1 studies, but I did not pay for it. FYI: The cost-per-module changes with inflation every year, so what I paid over the course of my studies would be different to what you will pay right now - sorry I can't be more specific! You can take a look at their website to get a bettter idea of costs. I'm looking into furthering my study in Psychology, but if you'd like to know what jobs you're able to apply for afterwards, check out my FAQs video 👉🏼 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qnV_zMWghJjNkpM.html

Oookkaaayyyyyy.... I Believe you just helped me realise that the OU is perhaps not for me😅😅😅

Did you find OU marking system harden compared to other uni? I am not an English native speaker and I am trying to understand if would be difficult for me

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I didn't go to any other university but I did notice that it does become more strict. Also, if I'm not mistaken, they recommend that you have a certain English fluency before enrolling in their programs. Please do get in touch with the OU (they have contacts on their website) and ask them what will be best for you :)

May I ask how much it cost to study with the OU as an international student and what financial help is available? This would be so helpful to know. Thanks, and well done for getting through it!

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

I graduated in 2020 and the price increases every year so I don't know what it is in 2022. You'll have to check their website and contact them regarding financial aid

I have a question and I can’t find the answer anywhere !!? If I join the open university at 16 , I’ve looked and I am aloud to , does it count as my education till I’m 18 . Like could I potentially do that full time . And do I get a student loan for that ? x it’s okay if you don’t know

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I have no idea since I don't work with the OU. I think it'll be better if you call the OU directly to ask them - they will be more than happy to answer any and all questions you have :)

Is it possible to study a bachelor in psychology at a diffrent university (UK) whit a Certificate of Higher education in psychology from OU?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your question! If I'm not mistaken, you are allowed to transfer credits from the OU to another university, but you will need to confirm with the *other* university. I wouldn't know.

What would you say their student support is like? I’m currently in the process of getting tested for ADHD so I’m looking at the OU to help me mentally and so I can sort of control what I do in a way. Are they quite lenient with things?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! So student support was really good with me, but of course like everything else in the world - there's a bit of touch and go - but if you do end up being diagnosed with ADHD, do let The OU know. That said, you'll mostly study at your own pace, there's no homework, and you'd normally get plenty of prep time for assignments :)

@alanismarvin9379

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid that is fantastic!! Thank you so much for the help!

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

No problem at all! If you ever need help down the line with essays during your OU study, I've uploaded a video that'll hopefully help you with that. Good luck! x

Hi there..with this degree can you registered yourself in the BPS? Regards

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for your comment. Most psychology-related degrees from the OU are accredited by the BPS, which means that you will be able to register under GBC after you've graduated, but you will not be able to practice as a psychologist in any capacity because in the UK you will need a doctorate. Here is more info: www.bps.org.uk/join-us/membership/graduate-membership And you can find all the info that you will need on the BPS website. Good luck!

Everything you said is true, I’m currently experiencing the same problems. Great education provider, bad organisational structure.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Are you studying Psychology too? I found it extremely frustrating that they tend to side with tutors more than students although WE are the ones paying them! Honestly, I recommend that you keep pushing them to do better because we do have the right to complain.

@Globalised

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid I study law, my sister is studying psychology with them. She has the same issues too, completely agree the tutors are inconsistently incompetent. On my first module I got a new tutor marking my emTMA , her academic criticisms contradicted what my main tutor had said. I made a formal complaint to the main panel and they basically said I was chatting shit. They gave absolutely zero fucks about my points of view, I know how you feel. I will indeed carry on until I graduate, congratulations on seeing it through.

What was the word count of the TMAs? I do not like essay writing but I know they are inevitable.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! The TMA word counts will increase as you go along your degree. I'm in the middle of recording that series that I spoke of in the video - one includes some helpful essay writing tips! Stay tuned :)

@aadelami1980

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid Many Thanks for replying. I shall patiently await the release of your video.

Thanks for sharing

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

Did you have to pay for your course? Or is it possible to get it funded even if you don’t live in the uk?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

I was self-funded, though there was an option for paying by instalment as an EU student, but that's not possible anymore because of Brexit. You can always contact the OU if you have financing questions - either via email or request them to call you! :)

So it's 1 exam and the rest is just writing essays? or is there anything else? which modules would you recommend for someone who is just starting out

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

I graduated nearly 2 years ago, so I'm not 100% sure what the course structure is like now. When I took Q07 it was a majority essay assignments, some computer assessments and one exam. I would recommend that you look through the module descriptions carefully and decide which you prefer. The best modules are the ones that you are actually interested in.

Hi can you do more videos about your degree because I am thinking of applying for the course your did thanks so much and congratulations 💜

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hey sure! Hit me with some questions and I'll answer them in another video :) When are you planning on enrolling?

@raxmaa744

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m starting this October hopefully If everything goes well . Some questions I wanted to ask you are. • any tips of ways to make completing this degree easier with meeting deadlines or anything else • do you have any idea what jobs you want to apply for as you have completed the course or maybe further education . • how do you plan what you do in a week when completing assignment from home. • how to make studying at home easier and to keep on track with everything. Thank you so much 😊

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

@@raxmaa744 Gotcha :) Keep an eye out for the videos next month! Good luck

@acousticsoul_4629

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@acousticsoul_4629

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid me this month⚡😱😨

The OU certificate is usefull for job or not I'm confused, i want to study language from The OU

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Certificate? No. Degree? Yes - As long as you choose a degree related to the field you want to work in, then it will be useful :)

Hi Blaise congratulations! I am studying Q07, currently starting level three. I am kinda lost because I may have picked the wrong noncompulsory course. I would love to talk to you for some advice... I really have a bad feeling about the course i chose.

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

I'd highly recommend chatting to the SST because they'll be able to help you more personally since they have more in-depth information regarding all the available courses to you. I'm just a grad! I know nothing!

@jaquilinreston1727

2 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid Hi Blaise, I already did. At the time of my comment here, I just finished the first tutorial of EK313 (Issues in research with children and young people). That's when I realised that the module is not for me but it was already late in UK so, I just went here in youtube hoping to hear student's experience with E312, because I was already convinced that this is the one for me. I originally wanted to take E312 for level 3 since I started the level 1. But since I enjoyed E219 last year, I thought Ek313 was some sort of continuation. So I registered without thinking. 2nd week of the module and first tutorial later, it hit me pretty bad that it is not some sort of a continuation. At that moment, I just felt that I can't go on with the module for the entire academic year. The next day, I called STT and asked to change module. They said that it's too late but they forwarded my case anyway and now I am still waiting the decision. I hope for a positive decision. I just can't imagine going on with the current module. Anyway, if I get the approval, that means that we have the same modules from level 1-3. Which is awesome!

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaquilinreston1727 I hope everything goes well! Keeping my fingers crossed for you :)

@jaquilinreston1727

2 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevidHello. It's a good news for me! I am so happy I get to do the E312. I can't believe that I only waited a weekend for the entire process (calling to change on Friday) and then, immediate on monday, I got the approval to change module. By wednesday, I already got the access to the module website. I want to thank you for this vlog because this was the only review of E312 that I found at the time I was convinced EK313 was not for me. Thank you so much!.

Hey Blaise, you are sweet !! Why did you decide to complete your degree within 3 years instead of 6 years ? As for as I know If you choose to finish your OU degree within 3 years that is call full time, meanwhile If its 6 or more, that is the part time If I am not mistaken. You keep mentioning part time study at OU, although you finished it within 3 years which is full time !

@Andromedaxterr

3 жыл бұрын

Also, may I ask why did you choose Open University full time, (which can prevent you from doing your job properly,) instead of going to a normal university ? You could have chosen a "real" university, sit the exams normally, work part time and apply for student loan.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

@@Andromedaxterr Hey! Thanks for your questions :) I picked the OU because it was the most suited for me. I'm not based in the UK and I wanted quality UK education. Plus, during my studies, I worked as a freelancer, so picking a UK distance-learning institution was the best option for me. As to part-time/full-time: I started off as a part-time student during Year 1 to see how I can balance my work and study (and normal life). Year 2 onwards I took the plunge and went full-time. Surprisingly, I was able to cope, but of course not without its periods of crazy! I hope that answers your questions!

@Andromedaxterr

2 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid thanks for replying dear. Do you recommend computer science at the open uni ? Or OU is more appropriate for English or criminology or language program?

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

@@Andromedaxterr I'm not sure about the more technical degrees, but I've heard that they're quite good. It won't hurt to ring them up and discuss with them which the best option would be for you-and they can answer any further burning questions you may have! :)

I'm studying DE300 now. 3 weeks left. I must say that its simply awful.

I'm currently studying DE100 and DD105 :) what grade did you get?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good luck! I got a First overall ;) I hope you check out my Ultimate Guide video, I have some tips for essay writing and all the other stuff too >> kzread.info/dash/bejne/inepuaSGeLO5lbw.html

@aissacallas6858

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid Hi I was wondering what percentage classifies as a 1st degree? Do you need 70% to get a first or 85% for a first overall?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

@Aissa Callas - as I mentioned in the video, the OU is module based. You will get a "term" (Pass 1, Pass 2 etc) result rather than a percentage per module. So, in OU terms, a first will be a majority "Pass 1" :)

Think OU degrees are valid but you need to have a strong foundation to do STEM

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's the same with any university! STEM is tough!

Hi, is there any scholarship at OU? or is it free like UoP?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I have absolutely no idea about scholarships, I don't work with the OU. Its not free either, but it is rather affordable, which is one of the main reasons why I went with them :)

@alanismarvin9379

3 жыл бұрын

If you go on their website, and go to fees and funding, you should be able to find info in financial support

Maybe is worth but not trustable. I've read some review, really bad ones in other sources that the comment section and it's very sad when you realise that is too late for turning around. I really hope that people think why is so much cheaper that a four walls university.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

There are always more negative reviews than positive reviews of anything on the internet. This video is of my experience, and thankfully it was mostly positive ☺️ Plus, they're cheaper BECAUSE they're an online university - you are in charge of your own education as a distant learning student. I feel like that is something that a lot of people misunderstand about distance study. Besides, you are free to transfer your credits to a brick university if you are unhappy with OU study. "Too late" is not true. I feel like my education with The OU was a lot more worthwhile than some of my friends who paid more to go to a brick university. But, again, this is my own experience.

I study health and social care and psychology in college currently and they overlap so so much but it is interesting so I give it that

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine who's in med school told me a similar thing! It amazes me that all our systems are so intertwined - both physical and mental. All the best with your studies!

@alanismarvin9379

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid thank you so much

Nice video

And yeah I forgot....CONGRATULATIONS I hope in a few years I am graduating too!! I'll let you know😜 By the way can you do a "#things about me" video?? We would love to get to know you better🤗

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks! Sure I'll add that to the list of videos to do after the set of OU study guides :)

Interesting

1:17 you say 16 years???? Do you mean 6 lol

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Lol no, you're allowed a maximum of 16 years to finish your degree with The OU as a part-time student (depending on the degree) :)

@AnnyMus-rc2zh

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid Wow! Never knew that lmao. Thanks for your response and clearing that up! Very informative vid too. Starting my BSc on the 31st January, just finished enrolling and picking modules today!

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnnyMus-rc2zh it's a tiny little detail that they have on their website haha. Good luck with your BSc! I'm uploading those OU tips & tricks videos soon so I hope they help you on your journey! :)

Nope the OU isn't worth it, it was an isolating experience, much like today, you will find students in uni who's been forced to go online for the courses have all been hit by isolation and depression... The website for the OU is non user friendly, you get 1 lecture every few weeks, you're pretty much on your own and if you don't have a syringe support network, you will fail, unless you happen to be someone who thrives off being a loner then by all means, go for it.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment - that's an interesting way to put your experience and I'm sorry that you felt that way. For me, it was made clear from the get-go that it would be different from brick universities. One has to realise that as a fully online uni, social interactions will be very different from brick unis, plus with online unis a lot of the work is on you - as I had mentioned. One can make friends via the OU forums and through the tutorials (especially f2f ones), or even through the many Facebook groups that are available. The tutors are almost always there as part of one's support network. I was an overseas student and had made a few good friends even through online tutorials, so making uni friends and having them as a part of your support network is not an impossible thing to do :)

@skullkid11356

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid you wasn't allowed to discuss TMAs so the point of a learning institution instantly became redundant because you couldn't bounce ideas from other students, majority of the online groups were people posting about mental health or simply bragging about how they passed, the ones who asked for help in understanding TMA questions were hit with answers such as "read the question again and then read this paragraph" without realising ya literally read the paragraph 300 times and you have writers block because you don't have someone else's genuine input to be able to see something from a different angle. I was doing Psychology and IT... Ones entirely subjective but was treated as objective which didn't agree with my core value learning system so I dropped out from that, and the other is completely logical... But BBC BITESIZE was able to explain computer algorithms much clearer because Primary school education has teachers teaching kids how to code..... Unfortunately that's where I drew the line and I shared some of that grievance with other students.... Many of them actually refused to believed that a bloody University course was broken down to easier parts to be delivered to 8 year olds..... 🤣 I'm pretty sure i must have crushed people's egos when I mentioned that to them because i was hit by waves of denials... Now My best friends 8 year old sister can code better than me... 🤣 🤣 🤣 The beaureucracy of education made me hate learning The first time When i had a keen interest in geography... The teachers killed that subject for me, I had lots of books to do with geographic locations, rocks and minerals but my god talk about the education system beating the interest out of your soul... And the second time when 8 year olds get a better education than you do on the same subject KS3 VS Level 4 Even my own ego was hit pretty hard, the education system is an embarrassment, which is also a huge understatement.

@deebee192

5 ай бұрын

I agree with everything you say. I used to love OU until I realised how badly they treated students.

Are you going to do a masters or hace you finished it all now?