Reviews on MSc PSYCHOLOGY Conversion via distance/online study such as Arden/OU etc

Hi has anyone studied online for MSc Psychology conversion at Arden/OU or RGU? What's your experience with any of these providers please? I would be grateful if you could kindly share the following information

What are the essay/report assessments in terms of word count and deadline, From the time they've given you the assessment brief - how many weeks do you have until the deadline?

How much support do you receive with your formative assignments?
Is there any exam?
How about the Dissertation?
What's the structure of the tuition fee payments?

I have compared the modules on each of these providers however, I am unable to see any info on the above. Thank you in advance.

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Original post by Psych2452

Hi has anyone studied online for MSc Psychology conversion at Arden/OU or RGU? What's your experience with any of these providers please? I would be grateful if you could kindly share the following information
What are the essay/report assessments in terms of word count and deadline, From the time they've given you the assessment brief - how many weeks do you have until the deadline?
How much support do you receive with your formative assignments?
Is there any exam?
How about the Dissertation?
What's the structure of the tuition fee payments?
I have compared the modules on each of these providers however, I am unable to see any info on the above. Thank you in advance.

@Psych2452

I did my MSc conversion at Arden and I had a great time 🙂 They have the best virtual learning environment I have come across and I have worked in F.E/H.E for over 10 years.

From what I remember a topic was about 10 weeks

There were no exams at the time (I did the 100% online option), there was a mixture of essays, reports and recorded presentations

There was a lot of support from tutors when required, the student support services were also pretty good

I received my money from SFE at the usual intervals and you could activate units when you were ready (you could fast track through some with the lecturers permission - I didn't do this)

I'm sure you would love the course :smile: