Open University

Milton Keynes

Plans after OU

Thought it would be interesting to see what everyones plans are after graduating? :-)
I am studying broad based natural science and hope to go onto a masters and ultimately end up working within wildlife conservation.

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Reply 1

Rum Ham

I am starting BSc Natural Sciences (biology pathway) in October :smile:

my plans for after my degree are hopefully a masters and or PhD through time. I am hoping to become a virologist or microbiologist.

Open University

Milton Keynes

Reply 2

Nitebot

I'm older than both of you and already have a 'career -haha!' in local government . But I'm doing science for personal development more than anything else. Making up for my misspent youth. I might go on to do a Masters if I complete my BSc.

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More study :wink:

I'm planning on becoming a primary school teacher...if my health will allow (which it WILL *determined face*)

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Lambert87

PGCE in chemistry and biology

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Simone.xox

I'm studying MSc (Honors) Criminology & Psychological Studies and I'm hoping to go on a do a masters in social work. I would like to work as a community social worker in the area of mental health.

Reply 7

Nitebot

Original post by Simone.xox

I'm studying MSc (Honors) Criminology & Psychological Studies and I'm hoping to go on a do a masters in social work. I would like to work as a community social worker in the area of mental health.

Two MAs? Impressive!

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Simone.xox

Original post by Nitebot

Two MAs? Impressive!

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Ahh no, I wish I meant BSc in Criminology & Psychological Studies, I wish I could afford two masters, they're far too expensive!

Reply 9

Spinnerette

I want to do an MA after at the University of Wales, distance learning. Hmm 4 more years til I graduate from the OU at all. I need to think of it in terms of modules not number of years left *cries*. I'll be 28 then.

Reply 10

GMC Vandura

Pippy123

I've got the same plans about Wildlife Conservation. The only difference is that I use Open University study as an entrance to a brick uni in UK.

Reply 11

Arketec

I'd quite like to be a fashion designer.

Reply 12

classicnut

Having graduated with the OU last year I am planning to do an MA in 2014 either at University of Nottingham or Leicester in Classics

Reply 13

GMC Vandura

Original post by Arketec

I'd quite like to be a fashion designer.

A friend of mine has similar plans.

MA in 2014 either at University of Nottingham or Leicester in Classics

I'm thinking about Lancaster or UEA or Exeter or... :teeth:

Cambridge. (Anyone on the same boat? Anyone succeeded?)

Reply 14

Arketec

Original post by GMC Vandura

A friend of mine has similar plans.

I'm thinking about Lancaster or UEA or Exeter or... :teeth:

Cambridge. (Anyone on the same boat? Anyone succeeded?)

There was a cafe owner in cambridge (where I used to live) who did evening classes then OU and then an Oxford qualification can't remember what level and was a lecturer teaching politics at Oxford university.
So I think all that independent study & self motivation is looked at favourably.

I've never tried fashion design I'd just like to give it a go-as a hobby I suppose. Sometimes I take my daydreams too seriously.

Reply 15

aaddzz125

After my Health Science degree I hope to go onto a graduate entry into Paramedic Science in order to my dream job of a paramedic!

Reply 16

GMC Vandura

Arketec, it is very encouraging post!

Sometimes I take my daydreams too seriously.

Everything begins from a dream :wink:

. My friend is starting from the very scratch, because earlier, parents made her study... chemistry.

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Reply 17

Arketec

Original post by GMC Vandura

Arketec, it is very encouraging post!

Everything begins from a dream :wink:

I already print my art on T-shirts I keep on meaning to have a go on a sewing machine. It just feels so ... girly

What are you planning to do at Phd level?

Reply 18

GMC Vandura

I already print my art on T-shirts

Funny. Some time ago I had a small store at CafePress platform, just to see how it works and express myself. I gave up since I became tired of too much sitting in front of PC.

What are you planning to do at Phd level?

Gosh, I'm not sure if I go that high. I'm certain about Bachelor. Master is possible, but I don't like to "overthink", I am a doer. Then? Well, we will see what life will bring us...

My passion are wildlife inventory methods. I've already participated in cataloguing of endangered plants and beetles of a national park in Poland. Great experience!