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Original post by AmanRai
Has anyone studied via the open university?
Could I have some feedback regards their study process, assignments etc. I am looking at studying psychology with counselling and would really appreciate all the feedback
Could I have some feedback regards their study process, assignments etc. I am looking at studying psychology with counselling and would really appreciate all the feedback
I'm a current student at open university studying biology. here are some things you should known:
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you can choose to go either part-time or full-time, depending on the number of modules you choose per year.
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all modules are studied online, with all their study materials provided online. a few modules do provide books.
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assignments are either assessed through tutor marked assessments and/or interactive computer marked assessments. there is a timed exam at the end of the module.
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study support is provided by online tutorials, day schools, other online activities, etc.
hope this helps. you can find more about them at the official website of the university.
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Open University is amazing.
From a current student.
From a current student.
I study physics with the open university. humazhs above, has pretty much covered the important details. If you want to hear positive reviews, then I can give you that. It's all done flexibly - in you own time and the tutors are helpful - they give you feedback on every assignment and help you track your progress too.
(edited 1 year ago)
Thank you so much to you all for the feedback and just explaining the process in generell. I have been told that I can choose my modules in March some time and October would be my start date.
I have an account open with them now? Just need to get the ball rolling with applying for my student loan.
I have an account open with them now? Just need to get the ball rolling with applying for my student loan.
Original post by AmanRai
Thank you so much to you all for the feedback and just explaining the process in generell. I have been told that I can choose my modules in March some time and October would be my start date.
I have an account open with them now? Just need to get the ball rolling with applying for my student loan.
I have an account open with them now? Just need to get the ball rolling with applying for my student loan.
Best wishes and good luck, I really enjoy studying with them and I hope that you do too.
Teaching:
Assessment:
An iCMA is an Interactive Computer Marked Assessment. Marked by the computer and you get grades a day or two from submission. On my course anyway the majority of the questions are multiple choice. Some aren't. They're a good way of checking your progress in the course.
We also have residential schools. Depends on the subject but for courses like mine (Physics) they do exist in the summer so you can get some practical lab experience.
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Back in the day there was a choice of online or face to face tutorials. You could attend at a location convenient to you. Now it's online. You'll have tutorials over Adobe Connect with a class full of students + the module tutor;
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Materials are sent to you by post (books etc) or it might be a fully online module where your materials are all downloadable.
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Teaching is of a high quality. I've never had any issues at all.
Assessment:
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TMA's; iCMA's and EMA's - a TMA is a Tutor Marked Assessment. These are assignments that you'll have every so often and are marked by the tutor. They generally make up the majority of the module grades.
An iCMA is an Interactive Computer Marked Assessment. Marked by the computer and you get grades a day or two from submission. On my course anyway the majority of the questions are multiple choice. Some aren't. They're a good way of checking your progress in the course.
We also have residential schools. Depends on the subject but for courses like mine (Physics) they do exist in the summer so you can get some practical lab experience.
Original post by KiloDelta
Teaching:
Assessment:
An iCMA is an Interactive Computer Marked Assessment. Marked by the computer and you get grades a day or two from submission. On my course anyway the majority of the questions are multiple choice. Some aren't. They're a good way of checking your progress in the course.
We also have residential schools. Depends on the subject but for courses like mine (Physics) they do exist in the summer so you can get some practical lab experience.
•
Back in the day there was a choice of online or face to face tutorials. You could attend at a location convenient to you. Now it's online. You'll have tutorials over Adobe Connect with a class full of students + the module tutor;
•
Materials are sent to you by post (books etc) or it might be a fully online module where your materials are all downloadable.
•
Teaching is of a high quality. I've never had any issues at all.
Assessment:
•
TMA's; iCMA's and EMA's - a TMA is a Tutor Marked Assessment. These are assignments that you'll have every so often and are marked by the tutor. They generally make up the majority of the module grades.
An iCMA is an Interactive Computer Marked Assessment. Marked by the computer and you get grades a day or two from submission. On my course anyway the majority of the questions are multiple choice. Some aren't. They're a good way of checking your progress in the course.
We also have residential schools. Depends on the subject but for courses like mine (Physics) they do exist in the summer so you can get some practical lab experience.
Thank you so much this very helpful.
I am very excited to be choosing my modules end of March and then finally starting in October. I have been wanting to do this for years. Now that my daughter is that big older and I work from home it’s the perfect time to fit this in.
Thank you to everyone who’s responded 🙏🏽
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I am currently on my first module of forensic psychology at OU, my husband is doing psychology and counselling. We were both sent two books but you can download these if you prefer to read on a screen. Tutorials are all online but a lot of the study will be independent, it is all laid out in convenient little blocks which tell you exactly what you need to do and when. Assignments need to be in a MW document (don't worry, you don't have to buy MO, the OU provide a free downloadable version) and submitted via the website. For level 1 there is an intake if February if you don't want to start in October however October may be easier if you want to do full time as when you get to level 2 October is the only start date so finishing level 1 in September then going into level 2 in October doesn't give you much of a break.
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Original post by AmanRai
How is your husband enjoying psychology and counselling? I am super excited to get all the books and start my journey. How many hours of studying are you having to complete on an average on a full time course. I assume you are doing full time.
(edited 1 year ago)
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Original post by hippieglitter
I am currently on my first module of forensic psychology at OU, my husband is doing psychology and counselling. We were both sent two books but you can download these if you prefer to read on a screen. Tutorials are all online but a lot of the study will be independent, it is all laid out in convenient little blocks which tell you exactly what you need to do and when. Assignments need to be in a MW document (don't worry, you don't have to buy MO, the OU provide a free downloadable version) and submitted via the website. For level 1 there is an intake if February if you don't want to start in October however October may be easier if you want to do full time as when you get to level 2 October is the only start date so finishing level 1 in September then going into level 2 in October doesn't give you much of a break.
I have also registered with OU to study Psychology with Counselling (start on 05 Oct 2024).
Could you please let me know which are the two books that OU sent you?
I would like to have a look at them prior to the start of the course.
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Original post by username2024
Many thanks for this information.
I have also registered with OU to study Psychology with Counselling (start on 05 Oct 2024).
Could you please let me know which are the two books that OU sent you?
I would like to have a look at them prior to the start of the course.
I have also registered with OU to study Psychology with Counselling (start on 05 Oct 2024).
Could you please let me know which are the two books that OU sent you?
I would like to have a look at them prior to the start of the course.
you get different books depending on what module you chose. My husband and i got two books each but they are different cos we are doing different modules. they ae specific open university books so i don't know if you would be able to find them outside the university prior to your course.
Reply 13
Sorry to barge in on your thread but.. just so you are aware, OU psychology or counselling modules are not recognised by the NHS as there are no clinical experience elements.
Original post by amanrai
Meaning I wouldn’t be able to working within the medical side within NHS?
I think this is the route to practice psychology 👇️ - from OU website
''This degree is relevant to a broad range of careers, including those within the health and social care system, and organisations in the statutory and voluntary sectors. Knowledge of human behaviour, counselling and related ‘people skills’ are recognised by employers as real assets in working with individuals and teams. You’ll gain a theoretical basis in counselling as well as a broad understanding of psychology that will prepare you to work in a variety of ways with a diverse range of people.
Please note that this psychology degree with a specialism in counselling theory does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor, psychotherapist or counselling or clinical psychologist. To work therapeutically with clients requires further training – for which this degree is excellent preparation. For example:
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Counselling psychology is a branch of chartered psychology with its own training route. The first step is a BPS-accredited psychology degree like this one.
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Counselling – if you are interested in a career in this area you will need to do professional training in counselling with practice-based elements. In partnership with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) we offer a Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling (W09) and a Foundation Degree in Counselling (X09).
Graduates achieving a 2.2 or better for this qualification are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) conferred by the British Psychological Society (BPS).''
(edited 11 months ago)
Original post by Not4meClive
Sorry to barge in on your thread but.. just so you are aware, OU psychology or counselling modules are not recognised by the NHS as there are no clinical experience elements.
https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/psychology/degrees/bsc-psychology-with-counselling-q84 this is what I’m planning to do!
Original post by humazhs
I think this is the route to practice psychology 👇️ - from OU website
''This degree is relevant to a broad range of careers, including those within the health and social care system, and organisations in the statutory and voluntary sectors. Knowledge of human behaviour, counselling and related ‘people skills’ are recognised by employers as real assets in working with individuals and teams. You’ll gain a theoretical basis in counselling as well as a broad understanding of psychology that will prepare you to work in a variety of ways with a diverse range of people.
Please note that this psychology degree with a specialism in counselling theory does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor, psychotherapist or counselling or clinical psychologist. To work therapeutically with clients requires further training – for which this degree is excellent preparation. For example:
Accreditation
Graduates achieving a 2.2 or better for this qualification are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) conferred by the British Psychological Society (BPS).''
''This degree is relevant to a broad range of careers, including those within the health and social care system, and organisations in the statutory and voluntary sectors. Knowledge of human behaviour, counselling and related ‘people skills’ are recognised by employers as real assets in working with individuals and teams. You’ll gain a theoretical basis in counselling as well as a broad understanding of psychology that will prepare you to work in a variety of ways with a diverse range of people.
Please note that this psychology degree with a specialism in counselling theory does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor, psychotherapist or counselling or clinical psychologist. To work therapeutically with clients requires further training – for which this degree is excellent preparation. For example:
•
Counselling psychology is a branch of chartered psychology with its own training route. The first step is a BPS-accredited psychology degree like this one.
•
Counselling – if you are interested in a career in this area you will need to do professional training in counselling with practice-based elements. In partnership with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) we offer a Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling (W09) and a Foundation Degree in Counselling (X09).
Graduates achieving a 2.2 or better for this qualification are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) conferred by the British Psychological Society (BPS).''
https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/psychology/degrees/bsc-psychology-with-counselling-q84
this what I have enrolled for
Original post by hippieglitter
I am currently on my first module of forensic psychology at OU, my husband is doing psychology and counselling. We were both sent two books but you can download these if you prefer to read on a screen. Tutorials are all online but a lot of the study will be independent, it is all laid out in convenient little blocks which tell you exactly what you need to do and when. Assignments need to be in a MW document (don't worry, you don't have to buy MO, the OU provide a free downloadable version) and submitted via the website. For level 1 there is an intake if February if you don't want to start in October however October may be easier if you want to do full time as when you get to level 2 October is the only start date so finishing level 1 in September then going into level 2 in October doesn't give you much of a break.
Hi there,
I will start my Forensic Psychology course in October, 2024.
I wanna ask you something: why I am not allowed to take 2 modules (120 credits) in the 1st year? Is because they think that is too much for me in the beginning?!
Now, another question: Can we change our status from part time to full time student (distance learning) anytime we want?
And last one Q: Are the exams (assignments) all of them online or some are in a classroom?!
Good luck! Power is knowledge! 🙂🚀
Original post by AmanRai
Meaning I wouldn’t be able to working within the medical side within NHS?
Bit late but, clinical attachments aren't a required part of any BPS accredited psychology degree to my knowledge, so unsure what that person is referring to. Unis like UCL, Oxford and Cambridge focus very much on the scientific side of the field for their respective undergraduate degrees - however they are all still BPS accredited and enable students to progress to the next stage of training to become a clinical (or other professional) psychologist, i.e. the DClinPsy (or DEdPsy or equivalents for other areas like forensic psychology).
Gaining clinical work experience is something that would be very valuable in the process of getting that degree if that is your goal, however in any psychology degree this is normally arranged by the student and is wholly separate from the degree itself as I understand it (with a few exceptions where the course may have a placement year optionally available, although even then usually for placement years/year in industry schemes for non-healthcare degrees are arranged by the student).
(edited 9 months ago)
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