Are online degrees the same?

Is a psychology degree from the open university less valuble than from a proper uni? Or is a degree a degree as far as most people are concerned?

Reply 1

rottcodd

saturn

Is a psychology degree from the open university less valuble than from a proper uni?

Nope, a degree is a degree. The OU is an excellent university, so you have nowt to fear :smile:

Reply 2

username148360

Just avoid Diploma Mills :smile:

Reply 3

Poica

No, it's not less valuable than a "real" University. The OU is the hardest way to do a degree (and recognised as such by most employers), as you have no real structure to the course, you have to learn everything yourself, and most people who do one are also in a full time job. However, if you have the choice do not do the OU route - it is ridiculously hard.

Reply 4

Hylean

The British Psychological Society, who keeps the Register of Chartered Psychologists, accepts it so it's fine.

Reply 5

BabyBee

I'm starting an OU Psychology degree in Feb and I was worried about the same thing but at the end of the day a degree is a degree and you show great perseverance and skill doing one by yourself!
I'd go to uni if it was an option for me (i'm going to be a mum so it isn't).
Purely for the fact it's quicker that way!