The ULTIMATE Guide to Your OU Study! | Psychology & Social Science Degrees

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:41 Module Website
3:10 Module Materials
5:24 Tutorials
7:59 Assignments
8:55 Analysing the TMA Question
13:37 Academic Writing 101
16:42 Referencing 101
28:03 TMA Tips
32:32 Understanding Tutor Feedback
34:36 iCMA Tips
36:47 EMA/emTMA
38:59 Exams
43:42 Your Degree Results
45:06 Outro

[@blaiseonthevid]

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[@ciaraskeleton]

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]

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

[@windler763]

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

[@reesemaddie7293]

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

[@onechampionshipuk9511]

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]

Omg please don’t 😂

[@stitch5510]

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

[@paulaciobanu6117]

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

[@MarkWright75]

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

[@fsaunders9310]

this was so helpful thank you so much

[@christinesmith9124]

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

[@blaiseonthevid]

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

[@lorienator]

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

[@blaiseonthevid]

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

[@sian9800]

@lorienator How is your degree going?🙂

[@borodiymaria3172]

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?

[@sup494]

very helpful thanks alot

[@richardgale4827]

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]

Where would I find these forums? Tia 🙏

[@xRoRox]

@@picklerick6220 on the portal, near the planner

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

I thank you.

[@geraldinemclaughlin8727]

very helpful .Thank You geraldine mclaughlin

[@RustyDice]

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]

That is a VERY great point. Thank you!

[@TheCoolBacon]

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]

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]

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

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

I practice the English listening skill.

[@Emmet-wb8cc]

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

[@javer9706]

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]

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]

@@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. :)

[@emilyp319]

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?

[@fatima-lc2he]

wow I am studying the same

[@pharagon1]

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]

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

[@pharagon1]

@@blaiseonthevid thanks =)

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

In Osaka University I was taught about brain science.

[@Melystra1]

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]

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!

[@jameswilliam5247]

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]

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! :)

[@sabahatnaheed1435]

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]

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]

@@blaiseonthevid thank you 😊

[@Jamiey-]

@@blaiseonthevid how many hours did you study

[@ShazWag]

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]

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]

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

[@trueindian0001]

Beautiful

[@ant9721]

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

[@blaiseonthevid]

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.

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

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

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

In Japan the open university exists.

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

I have a master degree, mathematics(science).

[@fredpaik1349]

16:11

[@renedream66]

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

[@blaiseonthevid]

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 :)

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

OCW Kyoto University I watched.

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

I am a student.

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

E219

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

About 30years ago,

[@AbuThawbaanAlAfriki]

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

[@blaiseonthevid]

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]

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

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

TMA questions.

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

tma?

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

Bachelor

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

1/2,1/4,...

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

分類する。

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

エビ(ヴィ)デンス(evidence)。

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

module website

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

channel

[@pureChem1calz]

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

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

disease development

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

lefty,right brain,ordinary,

[@user-kc8fo8qu2v]

new children lefty,left brain.

[@peterwarwick4802]

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