Has anyone started an OU degree at 48 and been happy ?

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My schooling was shite.
I am bright ( apparently) and my children are in their teens and dont need me so much . I mean obviously they do but not for hours at a time. It is more the fire fighting of parenting at this stage

Is it worth doing ?
Am I kidding myself that at this age I can start a career that might actually mean something and earn me money?

I am browsing the OU site and getting a bit excited but also thinking I am kidding myself .

Help !!

I've just started an OU degree age 32. Why wouldn't you do it if you have the opportunity. There are no up front fees, it is a student loan. And it opens doors and can lead to better things

Ahhh, it was Wilson, just had a google. Amazingly Toby Young's father was involved as well!

Enjoy and best of luck

50 next year and nearly finished my OU Open Degree. Master's next hopefully.

Search FB for groups for the module you are doing - there are also OU general FB support groups too.

Thank you all

I drank beer and feel a little calmer.

I might even tell real people tomorrow. But I may wait until I know it is going to happen for sure. I am in slight denial.

I am honestly a confident strong woman but this has made me feel about 16 again. All insecure and nervous.

Cheers

My only slight word of caution would be that psychology jobs are incredibly hard to come by and very competitive. If you are looking to be a psychologist, you’re looking at extra study after your degree. However, there are loads of jobs you could use your degree in that aren’t ‘psychologist’. I tutor for the ou and the support we give students is outstanding. I say go for it-as you say, those six years will pass anyway. Good for you to have a plan.

Thank you haggis to be honest the degree is more about wanting to prove to myself I can . Also wanting to move forward and earn money but I know this is something that will interest me which I figure is a good start.

I am at a bit of a crossroads but I think (hope) that this will help in general.