Open University

[Mikester]

Has anyone studied at home etc to get a degree through an Open University?

Anybody know how it all works and had any experience with it?

Thinking about going down that route. Education wise personally i went to college but never university. Study wise i would be happy to do it at home whilst working.

Just looking for experiences anyone has had really.

THanks

[Jay]

It's hard while working, I did a web development course through the OU. Having to put in a minimum of 30 hours per week is a killer, especially after a long hard day at work when all you want to do is relax have some food and kip, it's why my current course is taking so long.

[Mikester]

I was under the impression if working fulltime you dont have to put that much time in per week. Or is it course dependant?

If i was to do one it wouldn't be through work or anything to do with my job.

[Jay]

Their minimum shouldn't be your minimum 

What course are you thinking of doing? It should say what their minimum is for the course.

[Mikester]

Previous to my current job i done a lot of work around tv production, video editing, graphic design etc. I then done a bit of graphic design and web editing for a company.

I would go along the route of probably computing. I have done an A Level in IT and Graphic Design.

Its what interests me more and i would be wanting to spend my spare time and cash on.

I want to do it more as a personal accomplishment then a back up plan career wise. However with the way the country and economy is going i cant be too careful!

[Jay]

Check with your employers, you may get help/time to commit to it  Unfortunately my employer won't, the say they'll help me but never do  They offered to pay my exams, but they're only £90 each (4 left) and don't won't to owe them anything.