Arden or OU?

Arden uni or OU for psychology MSc conversion for someone with no psychological background?

Arden is 1 year and OU is 2. Any advice greatly appreciated!

Original post by mathperson

Thanks for the reply, could I ask why? :smile:

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Clearing and Applications Advisor

I’ve never seen a positive review of Arden that wasn’t written by a paid employee/ambassador.

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Reply 4

Sunflowerblue

Original post by PQ

I’ve never seen a positive review of Arden that wasn’t written by a paid employee/ambassador.

It's interesting you say that, as I have noticed most reviews are by employee and ambassadors. It seems the assignments for Arden are rushed too?

For OU psychology (MSc Conversion), do you know whether a personal statement is required?

Reply 5

mathperson

Original post by Sunflowerblue

Thanks for the reply, could I ask why? :smile:

I have recent experience studying with the OU and I haven't got a bad word to say.
If you've got any specific questions, feel free to ask away ☺️

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McGinger

OU.

Arden has no academic credibility at all.

Reply 7

Sunflowerblue

Original post by McGinger

OU.
Arden has no academic credibility at all.

If you studied at Arden, would it impair your chances of getting onto a PHD / doctorate at a brick uni?

Reply 8

McGinger

Original post by Sunflowerblue

If you studied at Arden, would it impair your chances of getting onto a PHD / doctorate at a brick uni?

Yes - because it doesnt have the academic clout of the OU or another sensible University.

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Arden University

Original post by Sunflowerblue

Arden uni or OU for psychology MSc conversion for someone with no psychological background?
Arden is 1 year and OU is 2. Any advice greatly appreciated!

@Sunflowerblue
I did my MSc conversion at Arden University, and there was an option to do it across 2 years part time either 100% online or blended learning in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or London. I would say that wherever you study the first unit or two on research methods can be a bit of a steep climb, particularly if you have never used a program like SPSS before to analyse statistics - luckily I had done a Sociology degree beforehand which helped a bit.

For an unbiased view, check out both universities Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) report, readily available online. I will say that Arden have the best virtual learning environment I have come across working for 10 years plus in education. The key thing with the provider you choose is that a) it is eligible for a student loan and b) they are validated by the BPS - the courses are for both providers.

Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador

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Clearing and Applications Advisor