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I've just started a Bsc in psych at OU, I'm based in the UK. I enjoy it because I tend to do better when I study independently, without the daily social stress. I have to say that takes some getting used to, but that the OU are very supportive. The content available, the easy layout of the website, links to material and resources etc makes studying with them very easy. If you do fall behind, and you struggle, or you need special support, they are extremely accommodating. I would say though that it is a huge commitment, it takes alot of organisation and discipline to do distanced learning. Also if you thrive in social environments, this will be very hard for you as you really are independently learning (with the exception of collaborative forums). You have to be your own boss, and be good at keeping a balance, but if its something you really want to do, I don't doubt that you'll easily be able to figure out what works for you! Im studying 2 modules this year, DE100 and E102 and I found this video SO helpful. I'm finding my feet with the academic writing and layout of essays and it is a tad overwhelming! I'm feeling better now hearing from someone who has been there 😁

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

Everything you said was absolutely SPOT ON - People think that studying online is "easier" but it's absolutely not! I'm glad my video was helpful! Wishing you all the best with the rest of your studies x

wow, this is like walking down a street and finding money all over the ground, completely out of the blue. this is an incredible amount of (helpful) information and im sure im not the only one who is very grateful for the hard work you put into getting it all together. liked and subscribed

There’s so much information in the first 5 minutes 🤯 this series is making me want to join the OU give it a go myself

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Omg please don’t 😂

Thank you so much, lots of goooood info, cannot wait to start BSc psychology

Thanks so much Blaise! That was just what I needed! :)

One of the best videos for students whose just starting with OU. Thank you so much!

Thanks so much, this was incredibly useful especially the references section. I really appreciate

Incredibly helpful, you put so much into this......thank you so much!

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm so glad that it's helpful - goal achieved! 😍

this was so helpful thank you so much

I start in February for my BSc Psychology and I am so grateful for you taking the time to make this. Thank you!!

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, I hope it helps you during your studies! All the best!!

@sian9800

11 ай бұрын

@lorienator How is your degree going?🙂

Thank you from my heart for your hard work doing this videos! You explained so much and in a more efficient and clear way than in some of my tutorials ❤😊 do you think it worth asking someone who has graduated to proofread my essays?

My advice for OU study: engage with the forums. OU can be a very lonely, dry experience, but you'll find incredible support if you're part of a gang of fellow students in the same tutor group, or studying the same module.

@picklerick6220

Жыл бұрын

Where would I find these forums? Tia 🙏

@xRoRox

Жыл бұрын

@@picklerick6220 on the portal, near the planner

very helpful thanks alot

I thank you.

You're not just a student you are a paying customer - UK universities really need to recognise that degree course provision is a consumer driven commercial exchange.

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

That is a VERY great point. Thank you!

very helpful .Thank You geraldine mclaughlin

Hi Blaise, congrats for the REALLY helpful video, it's probably the best introduction to what it looks like studying Psychology with OU. I started last October with de102, and I must say that your helpful tips come at hand. I wanted to ask you, what's after the Bachelor degree for you? Did you pursue a Master with OU again or you chose a different path? I understand, that probably I'm running too fast, since I hadn't finished my degree yet, to ask about Masters. However, I'm curious if anyone has experience with a Master degree via OU to share his /her view on it. Thank you again for your helpful videos and good luck in your future career. 👍👍🤞

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you've found the video helpful :) I graduated from the OU in 2020, right towards the start of the pandemic so I've unfortunately been unable to continue on the study path because things are still a bit patchy for non-UK citizens like me! I've had to go about things very differently. If I were to give advice, I would say that if you're planning on furthering your studies/career in Psychology, don't pursue a master's with the OU because unfortunately, while their BSc programs ARE accredited by the BPS, their master's programs are not. I believe it's due to the BPS requiring training attached to the course and the OU can't provide that as a distance-learning institution.

@javer9706

2 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid That was really interesting information, I had no idea that Ou's masters are not accredited by the BPS. 😳 I guess you are right, it's preferable to take the master degree in a brick uni, obviously if someone wants to work in that area, some practice would be quite helpful. Thank you for your answers and sincerely I wish you the best with your further studies. You seem very smart and determined person and I'm sure you'll get what you're chasing professionally. :)

in my first year doing chem loooove that i can be out of england while i study so im bummed that theres lab days in year 2 cz i never want to go back

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting - I feel your pain! I made this vid with social science students in mind but I hope it still helps you somewhat? All the best! 💚

@georgetubb9124

3 жыл бұрын

The chemistry modules look really interesting and it's such a broad subject

Hi, was there ever like an online seminar where you talked in front of all the other students? Or was there hardly any speaking?

Did you complete your degree in 3 or 6 years? I want to do a psychology degree in 3 whilst working full time. Is this possible?

I practice the English listening skill.

The DE200 is gonna be a very hard one I guess. I am going to do that in 2022/2023 and it has 5 TMAs 2 iCMAs and the Examination

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

I managed! If I could get through it successfully, you can too. Good luck! 💚

@pharagon1

2 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid thanks =)

In Osaka University I was taught about brain science.

Thank you so much for this really helpful and inspiring video! I've just completed my first OU module toward BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling and will start DE100 in October. I'm already a qualified counsellor (roughly equivalent to a foundation degree I think). Interesting - and scary! - to hear that the only exam is for DE200, though I wonder how they arrange that for international students. I'm in the Netherlands.

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! I'm so glad that this helped you 💚 I believe the OU has partner universities across Europe to hold the exams in and sometimes they are held in British Council branches. They'll give you all the details you need when you start DE200 though, so don't worry!

I'm in my first year of Q07, currently doing DD102 and DE100, and am already stuck on a TMA question 😐. My tutor isn't really that helpful to be honest 😬

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know how you feel! I did DE200 and DE300 with bad tutors, but thankfully I had good tutors beforehand so I used their advice whenever I got stuck. I hope the video helps you somewhat?

@candytwiggytwist3506

3 жыл бұрын

Ask your question on the forum, you can get answers very quickly and there are always tutors 'on duty'

wow I am studying the same

about 30 years ago,I was taught about the brain science.

What if I fail a module. Can I retake that module and must I pay again for that module to retake it?

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

I am not a representative of the OU - I can only speak from my own personal experience and I did not fail any of my modules. Please get in touch with Student Services or Intake to get an accurate answer to your question.

Thank you Blaise your beautiful explanations. I have two questions and hope you may help me to to get the answer: 1. Is UK Open University accredited ? 2.Is there graduation ceremoney ?

@blaiseonthevid

3 жыл бұрын

Hey William! Thank you for your kind comments. 1. I mentioned in the video that exams are necessary in the Psychology field in order for the OU to be accredited by the BPS - so yes it is! Most, if not all, their Bachelor's degrees are accredited by the respective associations :) 2. Yes! While currently graduation ceremonies are put on hold because of, well, what's happening, normally there would be various ceremonies across the year, held in various cities in the UK. I hope that answers your questions! :)

In Japan the open university exists.

Hi Blaise, how many hours of study a week do I need to do for 120 credits in psychology? did you read other material outside of your course to get a first?

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for your questions! Firstly, the OU recommends students taking 120 credits in a study period to treat it as "full-time". So that means 30-40 hours of studying a week. Secondly, a lot of the OU assignments relies on materials taught within the course itself, though they do recommend bringing in at least ONE "outside source" (eg paper that wasn't shown to you) to use as evidence in your assignments. I personally took this advice to heart but whether it got me the first or not, I cannot say. It all comes down to how well you tackle your assignments

@sabahatnaheed1435

2 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid thank you 😊

@Jamiey-

6 ай бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid how many hours did you study

Beautiful

I have a master degree, mathematics(science).

16:11

Im really concerned Im too rock n roll for this student stuff lol 😊

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

I was pretty much the same lol but I needed to do the best I could - and I hope this video helps someone else do the best they can :)

OCW Kyoto University I watched.

tma?

Sorry Blaise, you didn’t point out what a TMA standards for, for those who might be interested in doing the degree?

@blaiseonthevid

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did say what "TMA" stands for, at 8:22. Also, this video is meant to help those who are CURRENTLY pursuing a psychology/social science degree with the OU and need help, not for those who are interested in maybe pursuing one and need information

@AbuThawbaanAlAfriki

2 жыл бұрын

@@blaiseonthevid I don’t know how I missed that, thanks a lot.

About 30years ago,

I am a student.

TMA questions.

E219

1/2,1/4,...

module website

エビ(ヴィ)デンス(evidence)。

分類する。

Bachelor

so every little thing that you have discussed in this video got you those brilliant grades?

channel

disease development

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new children lefty,left brain.

Thank you Blaise! This was such a helpful video. Highly appreciated!