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Guest 26th Nov 2009
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Tread very carefully,anyone tempted by the OU.I did a business related course and found the whole thing little more than the supply of textbooks which you can buy for a fraction of the cost at a decent bookshop.
The course was made up of a number of slightly desperate people and any contact with the tutor was limited to the bare minimum.
Save your money and go to your local college and see what they have to offer.
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Jemma 2
20th Oct 2009 Reviewer rating:
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I had completed the science foundation course years ago and I found it enjoyable and the tutor was helpful and passionate about the subject. I recently signed up for the law course and it's a whole different kettle of fish. It seems as if the tutors only sign up for the job to get free access to the legal data base to help their activities outside the OU in the legal profession, as they don't seem interested in teaching and helping students. I asked for advice about one of my grades as a person ...- Read Jemma 2's review (157 words and 1 comment)
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Guest 26th Sep 2009
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In my experience the Open University is exactly as advertised. I found the courses rigorous, well developed, topical and pertinent. The degree I completed was internationally recognised and conveniently accredited by the treaty of Bologne.
It, distance learning is however not for everyone. My advice to prospective students is that while the tutor system works quite well, the onus really is on the student. Distance learning can be a slightly frustrating and often lonely experience but with enoug ...- Read Guest's review (181 words)
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Guest 12th Sep 2009
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Having attended other 'red-brick' universities, I've found the OU to be just as good; it's certainly a more disciplined way of learning. The course materials have been very good - tutors are on hand (via e-mail). It hasn't go the 'social' element but that's part of distance learning!- Read Guest's review (48 words)
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Guest 15th Jul 2009
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Very poor indded. The Open University is a sham university, dedicated to taking money from gullible individuals who, for whatever reason, were deprived of a genuine university education, and believe in some warped way, that the Open University will provide them with this.
It will not.- Read Guest's review (46 words)
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maciy
29th May 2009 Reviewer rating:
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I am doing a Maths Bsc and will graduate this year. I have done previously studies at Leeds Univ and the level of difficulty is about the same. So for maths there is probably very little difference between the Open University and other bricked universities as regards to maths.- Read maciy's review (49 words)
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Guest 24th May 2009
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My own experience of the Open University might be of interest to your readers.My decision to choose the Open University as opposed to a more conventional University was a decision that was forced on me by social circumstances; age, commitments and family. The Open University seemed an obvious choice, offering a study route to a University degree to anyone, and providing the opportunity to shape study time to fit within personal circumstances, the OU seemed too good to be true. ....unfortunately, ...- Read Guest's review (1168 words)
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fentonqueue 23rd May 2009
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Open University courses can be regarded as 'mediocre' at best. Expensive and often featuring outdated content, they represent very poor value for money in the field of adult education. The move towards Computer Marked Assignments (CMAs) in recent years has no doubt been successful in maximising profits for the university, at the expense of alienating students, and providing minimal feedback from 'real tutors' marking. A comparable learning experience can be obtained by the simple expedient of p ...- Read fentonqueue's review (134 words)
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Guest 11th May 2009
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Open University is indeed an excellent university. I have a BA at a traditional university and an MAODE from OU. Compared to other universities that provide distance education to students, OU is the best, and it model has been adopted in many other countries.- Read Guest's review (74 words)
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Guest 11th May 2009
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Open University Course structure is excellent. Tutors are professional and of highly academic oriented. Administrators are very helpful and dedicated. Online discussions are just fantastic. Academic contents are of high grade. Worldwide reputation is unparalleled. OU model has been adopted by many countries.- Read Guest's review (65 words)
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binio
4th May 2009 Reviewer rating:
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I have joined Open University for 6 months course in Java (257) programming. I was really surprised how easy was enrolment process and how fast materials arrived. Materials for the course was sent by post , 12 units. They sent all instructions how to set up your computer, web account, and how to get started. very, very professional. I have been assigned private tutor who was easy to contact and answered all may questions very quickly. Open university is a distant learning however every 1,5 month ...- Read binio's review (130 words)
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paradisekidd
14th Jan 2009 Reviewer rating:
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I have completed almost 390 points so I figure I know much more than he does!The OU provide well recognised degrees. I am in my final year of the Bsc (Hons) Psychology which is GBR accredited, something many Unis don't yet have - throughout this study I have worked, volunteered and had a baby by the age of 21. It has been hard work but I am more mature, self-confident and satisfied in life than many of my friends at normal uni. A large number of potential employers have commented on the great re ...- Read paradisekidd's review (427 words and 1 comment)
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chillypops 17th Dec 2008
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I have been a student with the Open University for nearly two years, and I have enjoyed my course far more than when I attended a red-brick uni. The quality of course materials is superb, and written by experts in the field, and the tutors that I have had have so far been extremely supportive. The pace of learning is just right, especially if you work full time which I do. I would disagree with disgruntledbob's review about perceptions of the OU within the sector; in my experience, employers ...- Read chillypops's review (160 words)
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jason467 6th Nov 2008
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I felt the structure of the courses and exam timing meant I got a distinction in the assessment and I failed in the exam. I found this in the second year because level1 courses are not examined.
However more than that I felt quite a few tutors were very patronising and that just doesn't help people to do well.- Read jason467's review (76 words and 1 comment)
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marco9 26th Aug 2008
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I have already completed a first Hons Degree in Physics at a well known 'brick' university back in 1989. Now working hard and with a family and mortgage there is no way of going back into full-time education hence my starting course in the OU.
I really only intended to do a 30-pointer or two to bring my Math skills back to the fore in order to go over some advanced physics. The material was so good though and the basic explanations of each subject well thought out so I've continued with the su ...- Read marco9's review (445 words)
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uzume
11th Aug 2008 Reviewer rating:
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In response to previous comment about cash cows and biased people doing the rounds for the OU on review sites, I really don't share that experience. I am a busy, 39 year old who needed to prove I could do something academic due to a thoroughly mis-spent childhood! The course was interesting and really flexed my brain in ways I never though possible. I ended up passing with a fantastic score and enjoyed the freedom of attending tutorials when I pleased and studying at my own pace.It's a shame som ...- Read uzume's review (156 words)
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Guest 11th Apr 2008
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A wide variety of excellent courses,presented by true experts in the field. Excellent support via your tutor and a good online resources. The OU really does allow you to study for a qualification that holds weight within the academic world, however unlike universities that you have to attend daily lectures within, at the OU you can tailor courses to suite your needs or degree desires. Excellent DVD and CD backing for the text books gives the courses offered a sense of reality, and as you work at ...- Read Guest's review (157 words)
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CyanIsland
17th Jan 2008 Reviewer rating:
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Having already been through university once at Kingston (which was utter shambles: disorganised, poorly managed and uncaring) I started at the OU apprehensively. I have been blown away by the dedicated team of professionals who organise the courses, give expert advice on studies and teach the modules.I'm working my way towards a Psychology degree, and have - with help - managed my studies and my home and social commitments, which is what worried me the most. What came as a pleasant surprise we ...- Read CyanIsland's review (140 words)
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bigwoodxxx 26th Nov 2007
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Open university is a great way to gain a qualification. Flexible and courses can be tackled gradually or mix n match instead of having to do it straight away as in a normal university.- Read bigwoodxxx's review (34 words)
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Disgruntledbob 6th Nov 2007
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I have been through the Open University mincing machine. You are a commodity treated as a cash cow. It would seem that a dedicated clique of professional reviewers are doing the rounds at review sites praising the Open University to the hilt. This I believe is part of a concerted effort to widen the Open University's catchment and snare the gullible. Here is the deal. When it comes to the crunch, the Open University is two things. It's either a 10 pointer correspondence school for bored pensione ...- Read Disgruntledbob's review (767 words and 13 comments)
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