Open University FAQ and Information Thread!

You could theoretically do level 2 science modules, but you will still need to have the equivalent scientific knowledge of someone who has done the science level 1 modules to have any hope of passing. If you go to http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/[enter module code] and click the 'Am I ready?' tab then you can see some examples of the type of work L2 involves, if you think you can handle it then go for it.

Yes, it is true that your degree won't be 'in' anything, but if the majority of your modules are in a certain subject then you can express that on your CV e.g. BSc Open (Biology).

Ah, thanks for that. He only has GCSE Science at Grade C !! Might be too much of a tall order then. Didn't know you could write Open then say, [Biology]if that was what the majority of your modules were in. Your actual degree certificate won't say that though, will it? How useful [ or not] would an Open degree be for later applying to do a PGCE Primary, do you think? [ Compared to a Health and Social Care degree?]

Hi, see if I do a science degree through open university, would I be able to apply for Medicine?

Graduate entry medicine? Yes, an OU degree would be fine for that - have a look in the Medicine forum, there's so much information there.

Hi everyone,

I spoke to an adviser on a phone and he explained that if I start in 2018 Feb. (Design and Innovation), then after doing my 60 credits I will have to wait until 2019 October to continue with my learning. Is this true or did I get it wrong?

I won't get on time to register for the 2017 October, especially as my passport is expired and I will only get it at the end of the year, so won't get on time to send the required ID for my tuition loan. :/
However, I also don't want to wait until 2019 Oct. to continue with my studies if I start in Feb 2018.

Any help? I feel confused..
Thanks for any answers upfront!

I don't believe he is correct. Your February 2018-start module finishes September, in time for you to begin your second module in October 2018. Phone them again and ask why you were told you'd have to wait a year between finishing one module and beginning the next.

What the guy sais was that you can only study so many credit per study year. This is also how tuition loan works as well.

I will phone after work today and get it clarified as I think this isn't right as well.
Thanks for the answer!

Hi,
I want to transfer previous study to an Open (hons) Bsc degree. I have achieved The intermediate level 3 Association of Accounting technicians certificate. On the Open uni website it says I can get credit towards 30 credits at year 1


However when I phoned up the uni they say they only accept Level 4 study and higher for credit transfer and their credit transfer form doesn't give room to write in the AAT intermediate certificate to be considered for credit transfer.

But look at this link? So I'm really confused. Please help.

http://www.open.ac.uk/study/credit-t...e-intermediate

It’s has to be university level to use the credits towards a OU degree. A level 3 course is only equivalent to A level