I did mine in1996 to 1999 as a mature student and married with a full time job averaging 52 hours per week. I got an honours degree in Electrical Engineering after 3 years study and now live and work in Canada with a 6 figure salary. With the OU, the world is your oyster

@awaiszahoor522

4 жыл бұрын

Hey that's amazing congrats!

@luceromilagros1524

4 жыл бұрын

What university?

@bombbae1728

4 жыл бұрын

😁 I'm Inspired.. Thank you.

@alchestbreachlover

4 жыл бұрын

@@luceromilagros1524 Open university

@styl3k1fry

4 жыл бұрын

Hi si, did you find your job easily?

thank you so much for making this, i suffer from anxiety and really didn't enjoy my "face to face" university experience and had to drop out. i had no idea that attaining a degree from home was even possible, this video was super helpful! x

@HeatherDarroch

7 жыл бұрын

Laura Wright Hi Laura, no problem! I used to suffer with anxiety and dropped out of college and thought I would have no hope of getting a degree without any A levels, the open university has given me that opportunity and I have so much control over my studies it's perfect! All the best for what ever study route you decide to take and feel free to get in touch 😀 xx

@jocampion3129

6 жыл бұрын

hey this is the exact same reason I've moved to the open university! I moved my credits across from my old because I had such bad anxiety when attending Kent. Hoping open university is a better option x

@starlaeuropa

6 жыл бұрын

OU is definitely an option - your costs will be a lot lower than they would be at a "brick" university, as it's only part-time and can be made to fit around other commitments (work, kids, ect). You could even do an Open degree (hint, hint, hint...) where you can "mix and match" modules from different faculties to suit your needs.

@alokdebnath7922

6 жыл бұрын

sex

@connorthegamer

6 жыл бұрын

Laura Wright I have that same problem and this is a big help

Q4- Is it a real degree? YES!

@lexifillems

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. My BSc (Hons) was recognized in Germany without any trouble at all.

@hadishaaben3665

4 жыл бұрын

@@lexifillemsDinsdale thank you for sharing this, I have questions about the recognition in Germany is there any way to contact with you, for that.

Watched the whole video fast forwarded 1.5, it was perfect.

@Dan_does_reels

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!!

@your_purple_soul

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@arian216

3 жыл бұрын

Well done. You just proved your self your high IQ level 😂

@ivanicasmusic

3 жыл бұрын

gee thanks ❤️

@peterboil4064

5 ай бұрын

I was watching it at 200x speed. Perfect for me.

I found this SO helpful - thankyou!! I'm 18 and ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and therefore feel doing a degree with the OU as oppose to a 'brick uni' is going to be much more achievable for me :)

@bundenburg

4 жыл бұрын

@Star of Europa heres a fact, youre a twat. Another fact..''The star of Europa stands for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe''. Oh the irony. Twat. So it seems, anything you say is made up. Twat. :)

This video helped so much, I'm looking on enrolling in October this year! I have had such bad anxiety and I don't think I could handle the usual university route! really helpful video, thank you x

@HeatherDarroch

6 жыл бұрын

All the best with your degree! 😀 xx

OMG you're doing so much at the same time oO I really admire you, I work part-time as a French tutor with nothing else going on at the same time apart from daily life, and I still get overwhelmed from time to time xD

Extremely helpful & good luck with the baby hope it brings you happiness.

I've just found your video as I'm considering ou! This was really helpful thank you I can't wait to get started x

I am from Open University from Malaysian country proud to be graduate soon..

@buffalorich1864

5 жыл бұрын

Cool bro

@kennethliau3365

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Im from Malaysia too.. is there any ways to contact you?

@aqilmohdazam9343

4 жыл бұрын

Hi can I contact you, I'm also a Malaysian who wishes to take this opportunity

It''s now a long time hence, since you posted this video. As a current student (one of the old aged ones) I think you've done a good job of explaining how OU works. It still has the same system, with perhaps a more updated 'Student home page'.. I'm working on an Open degree, mainly because I will not be going back to work. But, you explained really well how flexible OU is, in terms of changing the courses and type of degree should a student want to.

Thank you for making this video!!!!!!!!! Honestly, you have no idea how much I appreciate it. I don't know why I didn't consider the open university sooner.

Thank you so much for explaining this. Can be a nightmare to understand all the different rules etc.

Really useful video, thank you! I'm starting French in October!

Thank you for your video, I'm starting my course in October and was worrying about the price of textbooks, glad I get them in my pack 🙂. I can't wait to start!

This video is very well done! It explains the OU very well. Wish I had seen this before I started with the ou. I was so anxious and had no clue about the Facebook groups 😂

@HeatherDarroch

6 жыл бұрын

Rachel C ahh I hope this has made you less anxious! The Facebook groups can be a lifesaver, you know you aren't alone then 😀 xx

Thanks, Heather, I just sorted out many doubts about studying at the Open University, your speaking is so clear and helpful.

YOU, are an inspiration! Well done Heather.

Nice video! I have a 1st class honours BSc from the OU, I started in Bristol in 1989 because I was bored with TV, Finished from Denver Colorado in 1998 because my job moved, real distance learning! Took off the year I moved and was already back peddling waiting for the BSc to be introduced so ended up doing a full 480 credit degree alongside a full time job as a Software Developer. I paid for my first course out of my own pocket but changed jobs about 3/4 of the way through that first year, the final interview was about an hour of which I'd estimate 15-20 minutes was spent talking about the OU & why I was taking classes, can't say for sure but suspect it was a significant factor in getting the job offer. With the benefit of an enlightened employer my degree cost about £1250 most of that because the US reimbursement was only 75% vs 100% for a distinction level pass in the UK. That said most of my experience pre-dates online study, although I have 13 MOOCs, including the Stanford AI Class, to my credit since. As to recognition, don't know what the score is today, but based on interviews over the years I'd say the biggest perceived job benefit is what the study effort says about the individual (I think it well worth up-selling at an Interview). In my day fitting anywhere from 300-600 hours of study over roughly an 8 month period alongside a full time job made potential employers sit up and take notice. over roughly a 45 year career I've had 12 interviews and 11 Job offers, 7 of those ,not including the lack of an offer form the BBC, after starting with the OU. Career wise your milage may vary but I've found an OU Degree a plus. With the winds of retirement whistling through these here old bones it might be fun to do a second degree but being 'overseas' even if possible to study from the US these days the associated cost would likely be prohibitive.

Great video, thanks for posting. In second year of environmental science BSc degree, and it's been the toughest year so far. But if you find what it is you want to do you'll enjoy the those tough times. Good luck with the rest of your studies.

@HeatherDarroch

7 жыл бұрын

Bertie Kemp Thank you and best of luck to you too! 😊

@-__-_-.-

7 жыл бұрын

Bertie Kemp I'm planning on starting that course this year! What's the what can I expect?

@tomassey123

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Bertie, I'm looking at starting the same degree ( BSc Environmental Science). The only thing I am worrying about is the maths side of it, have you found the maths difficult or managable would you say? ( I got a C at maths GCSE so pretty average at it)

I've just enrolled in OU this morning, this video was super super helpful! Thank you :)

@crackplatoon3669

3 жыл бұрын

why there is no entry requirements

sometimes its not what you learn but your dedication and motivation for learning. in that respect an Open University degree is more impressive as a reflection of yourself

@lexifillems

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. I was crap at school and went on to get a first at the OU. Hard work, but I loved it, and I miss it.

this was so helpful! thank you for making this ive just transferred my credits across from another university to the open university so am starting my second year Business management too. You've given me a lot of faith this will be a better option for me!

@HeatherDarroch

6 жыл бұрын

Jo campion so glad my video has helped you feel at ease 😀 xx

Hi, what a great video I have started as Student Support at the OU and it is great to see feedback from Students! Enjoy your course and keep the videos coming!

@HeatherDarroch

7 жыл бұрын

Karen Wyness Thank you so much for your comment 😀

@thelamegamer4231

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Wyness is the arab open university degree also the same and respected in uk ?

Thank god I found this! I'm planning on commencing study oct 2020 and my anxiety over work load and how it all works had me doubting if I could do it but I'm feeling so much better now 😍

This has been very helpful for me and a decision I'm yet to make.

Thanks for the help answered all my questions

So many questions I needed answers to...thank you.

I'm starting my OU journey in April 2020 , I've decided to take the Master of engineering course. Found your video really helpful , greetings from Croatia.

@cavanlad100

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Karlo, how have you found this course so far?. I'm thinking about starting this course and studying it part time. I haven't studied properly since 2011.

@karlomoharic3992

3 жыл бұрын

@@cavanlad100 This whole corona situation kinda messed up my plans , so I'm not taking any courses at the moment.

Thank you so much for this video! I'm from Argentina and currently looking into studying Criminology with The Open University.

The video was very interesting and informative. I have already done Level 1 of my chosen subject but it was a couple of years ago and (as mentioned in your video) was allowed to defer for personal reasons. . I have subscribed to more videos because I am sure there will be more pointers that will help me with the planning etc. for Level Two.

@HeatherDarroch

7 жыл бұрын

Janet Taylor thank you so much Janet! I have a Q&A video already scheduled that will be up before the end of this month, I also have some study tip videos planned ready for before modules kick start again in September/October so hopefully they will be up before then! Although my baby is due any day so hoping to fit filming around my new schedule! 😀

THANK YOU, got a lot of useful information with your video!

thank you for this video Heather! I was just wondering, do you get any points where you fall behind because I do and I get so upset with myself

After 20 years in the same job I decided to study for a degree to help my future career prospects. I started in October 2018, studied full time whilst working part time, and submitted my last assignments in June 2021. I’ve just been awarded a 2.1 BA (Honours) in Business Management (Leadership Practice). I would highly recommend the Open University, the study materials online and in print are really good, as are the online tutorials. The tutors were really helpful and were always available for guidance either on the phone or online. I’m so pleased I decided to do it. Looking forward to getting back to full time work, onward and upward…

@parkangie23

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm planning on enrolling into the exact same specialization, and I'd love to know how your career prospects have looked in the last 2 years if possible!

This was very helpful, thank you.

Open university First class Honours in law graduate here. Just to reassure people, I've been to a few law networking events and my OU degree and the class that I achieved is very highly respected.

@maheshshah7570

5 жыл бұрын

Please give me details on the law course i.e, fee, eligibility, duration, and syllabus. Thanks

@charlottegrayson1265

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m starting the law course in October, I have an a level in law and was wondering how different it is and how the workload is?

@charlottegrayson1265

5 жыл бұрын

Pippa Darcey Pegg that’s the one! X

@NastyNick1776

4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of studying law, have you been able to find any work in the sector I have heard its hard

@Black.Sabbath

2 жыл бұрын

What are you doing now?

I’m not familiar with word excel. I can write normal letter. Do I need to be expert in Microsoft word? I’m doing health social care

Can anyone clarify? On the OU website it says my modules begin in October and end in June, however it also says the two module certificate takes two years to complete with a time limit of seven years.. So when June comes around, what happens?

Thanks for the video. Really useful. 👍🏻

Such great help! Thankyou

Just to add, that some modules do require that you buy additional books to the text books provided. English Lit. modules have a long list of set books for eg and History modules usually have at least one additional text book to purchase. These are always listed in the module descriptions though so that you can see what you would need to buy and there's nothing wrong with buying second-hand!

@UKWEED

5 жыл бұрын

Can't you get them on the OU library for free?

thank you for your sharing. very useful and valuable information. ^^

I am 15 years old, I live in Ukraine and I started Essential Mathematics 1 module (MST124) today!! I'm so excited to study!! I feel like this is such an amazing experience, thank you for your video! Also I didn't know about that earlier, but I found out that it is possible to study more than one module at the same time, and I am wondering - if I have already started MST124, can I somehow register to M140 before February? Officially M140 started on 6th of October, but as I can see on schedule, they start working on November, so... Or maybe would that be too much for the first year? Thank you for your answer, xo

Love this thank you ☺ I struggle my self with anxiety and migraines. I dropped out of my access because I just can't do class rooms 🙈 and being a fulltime working mum its hard to stcick to classes. I do have time to study and am looking at STEM degree. X

@therehn

5 жыл бұрын

Did you start a STEM degree? I am doing TM111 at the moment 😀

@lazarosgavalas438

5 жыл бұрын

I just grauated from OU in Greece, fifty years old and almost every day migraines. Just do it!

Thank you so much for the explanation

Thank you for the video, really helpful and informative. Hope the rest of your pregnancy went well. I'm Currently working 30hrs a week, have 2 children under 2 and I'm wanting to study Business Management too... is it a good course and do-able with the time constraints of parenthood?

Congratulations on the bump!!

@HeatherDarroch

6 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Bump is now a happy, healthy 8 month old little girl 🙈

How do we manage project case study while studying online course for master degree?As we are isolated and does not get as team study so how do we achieve project case study?

Very helpful, Thanks!!

Hi, I had a few questions and wanted to get your input: Training is not strictly linear - learners can take his /her own path through the material?

Hello Heather, great video! Would like to ask how many hours you are studying per day, even knowing the website says 32-40 hours per week, I would love to know practically how many hours it is... Thank you

Thank you that has calm my nerve. I will check out open learn. I will call them and tell them my situation and see what they say.

I’m currently studying at a campus base university, and due to my Generalised Anxiety Disorder, I find it really had to make it to lectures regularly. I’m doing Engineering so also need to attend labs. However, I feel I work much better from home. I’m thinking of doing an open university degree, after I’ve finished my current degree. My mums also just had unfortunately been made redundant And is also thinking of doing an open university degree, as she didn’t get a degree when she was younger.

Hi there! I'm considering doing health & social care, was there any specific reason why you dropped it out? Thank you will be very helpful! x

If I would enroll for a Bachelor’s degree. Would I automatically recieve a Certificate of Higher Education after finishing the first year’s modules?

Hi. Thanks for this video! I’m pregnant and considering doing an OU degree, starting in October. My son is due in July. I was wondering, how did you find studying when your baby was born? This is my first baby, so I’m considering weather or not I’ll be able to manage the degree and working part time with a newborn. 😊 thank-you.

Scotland has part time fee waiver option for 120 credits as open university is not classed as full time, so as being Scottish, I can do full time on PT basis

I want to study psychology, can’t afford £3k for the course. Got the books I was interested in online is there a way to get the study schedule that comes with the official material

Is open university accept transfer students? I have 3 years diploma certificate and I want to continue my studies!

Has anyone done BA in Music at the OU. I’m considering the option of distance learning with OU. I live in Sri Lanka and from what I know, OU distance learning is available in Sri Lanka. Just wanna know what it’s like to study music at the OU. Any prerequisites?

good job dear we openers are the best if anyone want to study with open university then go for it because its the best.

Hello Heather. Love your content. I live in Scotland, which means, as a Scottish resident I am only paying 2.000 pounds a year as a full time student at the Open Uni. I lived in England before, although I miss England but it seems to be beneficial to be a Scottish resident.

Starting 120 credits in computing and it this October, can’t wait to get into it xD.. ohh and i’m working full time as a night porter so i hope i’m gonna be able to handle everything and get on over 8.5 😁 .

@yaminasohail10

5 жыл бұрын

Shadwow A hi i am also studying IT and computing. I recently took break but i am starting again in Oct 2019 what stage are u on?

@3chan881

5 жыл бұрын

​@@yaminasohail10 Hey. Which modules did you choose? I'm starting this October but I've studied IT for the last five years at A-Level equivalent. Just wondering if the course is challenging enough.

hello, I am very interested in enrolling in a degree in mathematics at the Open University. I wanted to know if there are video lessons on the topics for each course. Thanks for any reply.

Thank you, very helpful video

Do you have in open University online classes

I've got a statement of participation form it , is it possible to include it in my CV ?

I have passed my HNC Childhood Practice, I work in a local nursery 16 hours a week. I’m looking to study BA Education Studies. I’m so unsure if open uni is the path for me or not x

Is there a limit to how many open university courses you can take?

If I Take foundation course. Are the courses/CP Count 1:1 if I choose to take Bachelor course later?

Thank you so much for this! Really helpful!x

Hoping to get my start with OU at the next intake, want to do History and Politics, just hoping to get sorted with Student Finance England sorted soon

Hi Heather! After watching two of your very informative videos about the OU, I noticed that you are or maybe now were... studying a Business Management (Honours) degree. I myself would potentially be interested in enrolling into this course and maybe specializing in Marketing in 2020 or 2021. Unfortunately there seems to be a lack of information online from students that are on this course or have already completed it. So as it seems that it's already been a couple of years since you originally posted your videos. How in regards to the degree are you getting on now? Would you still recommend this particular degree with the OU? There are many recent online negative reviews about the OU mainly complaining about the lack of student support and apparently a somewhat unfair grading system. In your personal experience in regards to this course would you agree with these complaints? Also if by any chance you have already completed this course, how much would you say that the degree has positively affected you employability? Many thanks for any answers to these questions. And if I may finally add, I think myself and potentially many others would be very thankful if you were to post a new informative "update" video, telling us about how now you would view the course, pros and cons and any personal recommendations in regards to this particular course now that you must have acquired much more knowledge about the course in question. Many thanks again. Vince

@HeatherDarroch

5 жыл бұрын

Hi and thank you so much for your comment, I've just finished my degree and got my results today 😁 I'll be filming an update video very soon so that should be on my channel in the next couple of weeks, I'll answer as many questions as I can in that video and give my opinions overall of my experience! 😁

why ou had no entry requirements for apply to undergraduate course

How many hours did you study for subject/module? 3 for day? 2?

I’m hoping to start the bachelor of engineering degree February 2020 , anyone have any advice ?

If I am not British, is it possible to apply for a job in the UK or worldwide with this Diploma? I mean how probable is it that i could get a job without a work permit that i could have got if i studied offline on campus in the UK?

How does it compare to a course on udemy?

What a lovely young lady Heather is, coming out with some sound reassuring advice, and what a lovely warm voice she has. I gained my BA degree in December 2005 with the OU. I really enjoyed my field of studies there.

did you say about graduate course or postgraduate course? I am preparing the postgraduate course of ou.

Extremely helpful! Thank you so much for making these videos! I have another question though sorry :'D Do they require like some proof that you will be able to pay it? My current work situation is complicated and I don't plan on taking on any loans (because I would most likely not be eligible anyway)

@HeatherDarroch

7 жыл бұрын

Teodora Djakovic no problem! If you are paying yourself I believe each module you enrol on needs to be paid up front, so you do not need to pay for the whole degree in one go. In which case proof of income won't be necessary but you would need to have funds available before starting each module. There may be other payment options though, the fees and funding page I've linked in the description will give way more detail and there should be contact details for OU advisors on the site if needed 😊

Love it ❤️ u are so helpful 😄😄

Is it possible to do open degree without school education ?

can we apply for for a degree in this university online when we are in different country?

Thank you for the help! You seem charming,

Does anyone have any experience with the open college for creative arts? They also offer long distance studying and I want to enroll (for the same reasons as most people here, anxiety disorder and migraines), but I can't seem to find a lot of reviews on it :/

can you use 1 module for 2 degrees?

I studied at university but didn’t finish and from my Biomedical Science degree I achieved 165 credits, can I transfer them to OU and carry on in a BSc science degree :) I can’t go back to a brick uni so I’m very upset that I can’t finish uni and can’t achieve my dreams. I feel that OU seems like the best option. I’m just scared if I give 2 year of my life by then I will be 24 and what if an employer won’t employ me cause I have a OU degree. Any help would be great? Science or non science related

what job can you get after business management? this is the course I am going to do.

Hi! I go to Arab OU which is a university that has an arrangement with the OU. When we graduate we get two degrees from the Ou and AOU. Also, all of our books and CDs are from the OU. Good luck!

@HeatherDarroch

7 жыл бұрын

Bayan M thank you and good luck to you too! 😀

@samermazraani9969

7 жыл бұрын

Hey bayan you advice me to go to AOU?

@ibrahimshareef3849

5 жыл бұрын

me too!! ... our university is accredited with the open university [UK]

I'm scared to start studying but i really want to learn. I couldn't even do Alevels cause it would have been difficult for me

@bradturner7678

3 жыл бұрын

Bit late but you can do A levels online too. Open study college is very good for this and what i plan to do.

I did a Masters in Manufacturing Technology, MBA and Finance with the OU. I found it to be outstanding quality. I also studied at The University of Oxford for a post grad qualification afterwards, a different brilliant experience but I didn't feel OU study a was lesser educator because of it. Here's the funny thing all Universities now do some or more distance learning so the boundaries are breaking in differences. Plus diayance learning works better for people who learn better at their own pace. OU also has high independent quality accreditations eg MBA. So recommend it

Hiii :) is that good for foreign people as well? Like my first language is not English and my boyfriend is doing a Bachelors Degree at open University... he has a lot of assignments and writing parts. I would love to do a Master in the future at OU but I am worried my level of English (accademic one I mean) is not enough to pass assignments.... any tips? Thank you

All I can say is WOW!!!!

Thank you heather

Sorry just to clarify, do they offer maintenance loan?

thank you. very helpful to me.

@user-ib2gq3vi5k

4 жыл бұрын

Can you do it from Korea?

Thank you 👍 very helpful

This video was very helpful thank you:)

@HeatherDarroch

6 жыл бұрын

Umit Hayim No problem thank you 😀 xx

Can it be done anytime or is it full time or what's the story