The Open University | Open Degree VS Regular Degree | UK Distance Learning Experience

The Open University's Open Degree VS a regular 'named' degree.
In this video we talk about what the differences are, the pros and cons of the Open degree and whether it's a good choice for your situation.
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[@omgitsnishaaa]

It’s such an amazing university! really gives a good chance to those without qualifications. I plan to do my MA in a named uni when i finish my undergrad x

[@ynys_mon6928]

Yes, they do offer four accredited Psychology degrees!

[@KeytarArgonian]

As someone who is starting a STEM fast track access course in a few weeks, and considering whether to move on to a Named OU Degree vs an Open Degree this was super helpful, thanks! I had no idea an Open Degree wasn’t necessarily accredited, and the option to change over last minute is also great! Thanks for this content it’s super helpful!

[@brnvcc83]

I just started my journey with the OU, and I love hearing about other people's experiences. I'm halfway through my first module but already it has exceeded my expectations. I know for sure that I'm going to love it.

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

So good to hear your enjoying it, I miss it so much! I'm doing my masters through Derby University and honestly there's no comparison. If the ou masters was accredited I would 100% do it through them. Good luck with the rest of your module!

[@brnvcc83]

@@SelfEmployedStudentMum Thank you! And thanks again for sharing your story.

[@arfanjhangir8465]

@@SelfEmployedStudentMum Hi great vid. did the open university degree you did help you get on to the masters at derby university? is the masters a distant learning degree as well?

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

@@arfanjhangir8465 hi yes I needed a 2:1 to get onto the masters programme so would have been impossible without it, and yeah thats mainly distance learning aswell but there are things like residentials that you have to complete that are a few days long

[@arfanjhangir8465]

@@SelfEmployedStudentMum thank you

[@Sophie-cr4il]

Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts on the Open degree of the OU.

[@torspedia]

Ta for that. Thinking of going for an Open degree, for after my Access Module, mostly as this is for my own personal benefit, rather than for a specific career! I can then, more like, go on to a named degree for my Postgraduate one!

[@KeytarArgonian]

How did this go for you? I’m planning the same about to start my access course.

[@torspedia]

@@KeytarArgonianI eventually switched to a BA in Creative Writing and English Language. Finishing up my level 2. 🙂

[@ciaraskeleton]

Yeah they have 4 accredited degrees in psychology now! Im going to start my bachelors in October, wish me luck !

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

ooo good luck!! I wish the masters was accredited cos the OU is set up soooo much better than the course i'm on now. Miss the OU so much!

[@ciaraskeleton]

@@SelfEmployedStudentMum im glad youre still studying regardless! Its people like you that inspire others to achieve their goals 🥰

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

@@ciaraskeleton aww thank you so much xx

[@Jaiven]

Thanks for the insights. Useful video!

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

Thanks glad it was helpful

[@agnieszkagalazka7130]

I've originally picked Ba Hons Business Management with Spanish but when I've just sat and thought about it, I felt that business mgt part was quite "general" if you know what I mean....so decided to swap into Open Degree- picked Spanish (which was a "must" for me) and to mix it with accountancy....so gearing myself up for "only" 11 modules...ehhh

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

The modules will fly by, good luck hope you enjoy it

[@amirtamang1488]

i m from another country n i m currently in uk to continue my study so i have completed 12 class in my country so i m planning to join university which one will be better for me open or named university plz suggest me 😊

[@steveebbage808]

Just seen this, loved listening, brilliant video. From someone who has recently completed an open degree and is now doing a second ou degree in environmental science. Good luck with your masters. ....or have you perhaps completed it by now?

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

Thank you! I'm half way through due to having to take a break whilst the kids were off school and everything, but can't complain as they waived any fees that you usually get if you're in the middle of a module. Can't wait to get stuck back in!

[@gurungmahima]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Im a working mum as well and thinking about enrolling on to Open Uni for Psychology. As this video is 2years old I was wondering what you are up to these days? Did you get a job relevant to psychology? Thank you.

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

Hi I am now in the last year of a masters degree with the university of Derby and recently got a job in the criminal justice system supporting offenders with a range of issues including mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, homelessness etc. I wouldn't have been able to do any of it without my open uni degree so I highly highly recommend it! I would have carried on and done my masters with the open uni aswell if their msc psych was accredited by the bps as I enjoyed it that much. Good luck x

[@gurungmahima]

Thank you so much for your reply @@SelfEmployedStudentMum You inspire mums like us to go for our dreams ❤

[@alexminneto1112]

That's not true, I had studied in OU and I didn't have options to choose

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

To choose which bit? I did my degree with the ou and was with them for years so all the information in this video is 100% true

[@alexminneto1112]

@@SelfEmployedStudentMum might be yes, I did physics bachelor but I think that is accredited one, it is a option they give you.

[@emilyp319]

Did you work full time and do a full time degree?

[@thamsanqajaca8178]

Open degree I what to do information technology is it accredited

[@thamsanqajaca8178]

And can I transfer my credits from open University to any other university

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

Some courses are accredited and some aren't, it does make it clear if a course is not accredited but I would double check with student services before signing up to anything

[@Daniel-hb2xh]

​@@SelfEmployedStudentMumhi so is the over all degree accredited? Like is the open degree an accredited degree?

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

@Daniel-hb2xh yes some are accredited and some aren't so make sure to check beforehand

[@Daniel-hb2xh]

@@SelfEmployedStudentMum hi thanks for replying so quickly but I don't understand exactly what you mean. I'm looking at the undergraduate, bsc/ba honours open degree so I can take different modules relating to mental health/ psychology and wellbeing. Do you mean I have to check the different modules to see if they are accredited? How do I check? Thank you

[@begee5847]

Did you ever get to finish your degree in physiology? What is studying that like?

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

Hi yes I finished with a 2.1 and am now half way through a masters degree with the university of Derby. For me the bachelors degree took a long time but that was because I took breaks and was mainly part time but i loved it. Its such a huge subject so you get to learn about all different kinds of things such as evolution, neurobiology, criminology as well as the clinical side. It's not easy though and if you want to carry on with it expect a lot of statistics and endless reading!

[@christopherwood3793]

can you use 1 module for 2 degrees?

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

I wouldn't have thought so but it's worth ringing them to ask

[@4my4blessings]

Yes, up to 50% of the credits needed for the second degree.

[@bin_ein_niemand]

Hi. I'm still confused how to apply to OU :( And, is it free if you want to get the degree? :( hope you reply *sorry for my bad english

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

Hi there's financial support, grants or loans available depending on where you are and your situation. Best thing would be to ring them to talk to a student advisor :)

[@AsrifYusoff]

Great content and subscribed! Would love hear what you think of our grad school channel. Thank you.

[@alura-rose1368]

Did you find it hard to study without the physical interaction?

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

No I've always worked best on my own anyway but they do have regular in person lectures and meet ups at local universities. The course I'm on now has weekly zoom calls and a week long residential so the physical interactions are there they just aren't mandatory

[@alura-rose1368]

@@SelfEmployedStudentMum thank you so much!

[@hellothere8812]

It’s good if you struggled to get previous entry requirements and if you have little time on your hands, but sorry to say it’s not better than a regular degree. It’s still good though considering anyone can do it so don’t let that get you down 🙂

[@SelfEmployedStudentMum]

I'm not sure what you mean by that last part, I'm certainly not down on anything? If you are not going into a specific post grad qualification that requires a named degree as an entry requirement then yes it is 100% the exact same as any other degree.

[@RamboMonkey]

Where's the evidence to suggest it isn't at least the same as a traditional university degree? I know people who went to a traditional university then did the OU and there's little difference, but depends on what context really lol. Also depends on the subject too. OU doesn't have CS like a traditional university does. You have 2 math modules to choose unlike CS where its very theory heavy involving several math modules. It's no better in terms on the value basically