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Velsharoon
Gallente Endgame.
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Posted - 2007.10.10 20:29:00 -
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I just dropped out of my MA Political Philosophy as I was bored of it and didnt see it leading anywere, decided I would retain into science a long time ago so the time was right.
So Im considering the OU for a BSC in human geography or Environmental Science or somesuch. Does anyone have any experience of these degrees or the OU in general?
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SoftRevolution
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Posted - 2007.10.10 20:51:00 -
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Edited by: SoftRevolution on 10/10/2007 20:55:50 I started an OU course but I found it very hard going to study and hold a full time job. I found it really difficult to motivate myself at the end of a day at work especially towards the end of the week. In the end I gave up on the OU and came back to uni fulltime.
Honestly being more motivated than me isn't difficult but be honest with yourself about how you will do with that side of things.
The OU itself seems pretty well thought out. The teaching materials you get are really nicely put together and thought out. I wish my "proper" uni put that much thought into it.
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Sehanine
Caldari Solitary Confinement
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Posted - 2007.10.10 21:31:00 -
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Originally by: SoftRevolution I found it really difficult to motivate myself at the end of a day at work especially towards the end of the week.
That was my major problem. I stopped with psychology because it was tough focusing and setting time aside for it all. Then again I could probably do with someone stood over me with a cattle prod sometimes
The coursework itself is well presented and help always seemed to be available whenever I needed it though.
That being said I have no experience of an established Uni. I went straight into work at 18
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Velsharoon
Gallente Endgame.
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Posted - 2007.10.10 21:38:00 -
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Im working part time, is that enough to cover the fees?
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Sehanine
Caldari Solitary Confinement
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Posted - 2007.10.10 21:54:00 -
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Well the course you purchase will get you everything you need to complete the subject such as books, DVD's, CD-Roms etc. Also some courses include a week on a campus to do practical work I think.
Each course is typically worth 30 or 60 points and you follow a chain of relevant stuff until you have enough points for the degree, although you may already know this
If you need help you can always speak to them and they can tell you the best approach. You may even qualify for financial aid depending how much you get from your job but they are in the best position to tell you more.
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Cornucopian
Gallente Orias Fringe Enterprises United Freemen Alliance
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Posted - 2007.10.10 21:57:00 -
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Originally by: Velsharoon Edited by: Velsharoon on 10/10/2007 21:39:01 Im working part time, is that enough to cover the fees? Working fulltime does not appeal to me cos I want to work with something that interests me, hence retraining.
Edit: I could ask family for help but dont want to.
go for environmental science: your field is the hottest thing ATM anyone can even THINK of. you will find work EVERYWHERE. ----------------------------------------------- "post with your main. delete your alt, you sad little exploiting metagamer."
Originally by: Royaldo
complete win by Cornucopian!
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Derovius Vaden
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Posted - 2007.10.10 22:56:00 -
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Originally by: Cornucopian
Originally by: Velsharoon Edited by: Velsharoon on 10/10/2007 21:39:01 Im working part time, is that enough to cover the fees? Working fulltime does not appeal to me cos I want to work with something that interests me, hence retraining.
Edit: I could ask family for help but dont want to.
go for environmental science: your field is the hottest thing ATM anyone can even THINK of. you will find work EVERYWHERE.
No, Engineers find work everywhere, Environmental Scientists are pigeon holed due to overspecification. The more general your discipline, the easier it is to apply it to a field.
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Velsharoon
Gallente Endgame.
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Posted - 2007.10.11 11:33:00 -
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Bump for other opnions
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Blue Binary
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Posted - 2007.10.11 21:17:00 -
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I studied T102:Living with Technology and M262?:Fundamentals of Computing a few years ago. The tutors are first class and are only a phone call away if you need help with a Tutor Marked Assignment. There is also an OU forum when you join up for discussing topics or general chat. They also hold an occasional lecture at a local University. The material provided for study is easy to understand and you can always use the Internet to top up your knowledge on the subject.
You will have to learn to juggle your study time around your job and other commitments though. If you get the chance to go to campus, take it; it's great to meet people from all over the UK, do some practical science and you can have a right royal p*ss up when it's all over.
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