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Want to do an OU course but which one ???

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nutcracker · 19/02/2006 16:46

Have looked at the site so many times now but whenever I click on a course that I think i'd like, I change my mind half way through the description.

Really not sure what I want to do, but want to use my brain a bit and do something interesting.

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nutcracker · 19/02/2006 17:25

Will let you all make suggestions and ask me questions whilst I go eat my tea and bath the kids

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slartibartfast · 19/02/2006 17:36

Greek

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nutcracker · 19/02/2006 18:53

Hmm not my cup of tea thanks.

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lilibet · 19/02/2006 19:01

There is a really good opening 10 point course called somehting like Words and Music, I did it a few years back. I would start with a short couse so that if you really really hate it you haven't wasted that much money.

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nutcracker · 19/02/2006 19:04

Well I won't have to pay as am non working single parent, so the cost doesn't matter.

Have noticed thought that there aren't many that start soon, most are next year.

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Frizbetheexpansionset · 19/02/2006 19:05

How's about one of the environmental ones?

mummytosteven · 19/02/2006 19:05

nutty - what you into? books? science? would it be access course level? what do you most like reading about in books/newspapers?

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nutcracker · 19/02/2006 20:34

I like health related things, child development related things and also like english, language and lit.

Think i'm worried i might get bored half way through if it is too easy or feel over whelemd if it is too hard.

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Mazzystar · 19/02/2006 20:43

do you want to do one that might open up career opportunities later, or use it as an opportunity to explore some academic stuff?

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nutcracker · 20/02/2006 10:51

Either i think Mazzy as I have no idea what it is I want to do as a career yet.

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meowmix · 20/02/2006 10:57

I did the creative writing last year (10pts) and it was a good intro to the OU and really interesting

lilibet · 20/02/2006 15:04

What about this

I did it last year and it's very good. If you are worried about not liking bits or getting bored it's so varied if you don't like the bit you are doing, you soon move onto something else. I hated the History of Science but you kow that you're not stuck with it long term

slartibartfast · 20/02/2006 15:08

OK it's not going to be Greek, then :-)

You didn't give us much to go on - but learndirect advice are used to this sort of question: you could try the website - or speaking to an adviser 0800 100 900. It's free - well, it's not really free because we all pay taxes to provide it, but they do try very hard to be helpful.

One question you might consider - do you want a degree course - or something directly job-related - OU is fine for the degree course, and there are lots of other distance learning and computer-based courses around. Good luck.

Muller · 20/02/2006 15:12

I did an openings course last year, in understanding children. Its only 10 points towards a degree but its a good start. I passed which has given me the confidence to look at doing a 60 point course, in health and social studies, which could eventually lead to a career in social care. It was well written and quite clear to follow and held my interest for 6 4 months. I found it well worth it.

simmo1984 · 20/02/2006 15:13

Hi there I am the same as you i didnt know what to do but soon decided, im starting with understanding health and social care (k100) and going to aim towards a degree in psychology. Add me to msn if you wanna chat
[email protected]

Amy x

pootlepod · 20/02/2006 15:19

What do you like doing?

Something else to consider is buying the materials second hand, i.e. through ebay so you can see what the course will be like before signing up. Does cost a bit more that way- but perhaps saves you from making a big financial mistake.

Best advice is to start with a course that you are interested in and worry about the qualifications later. OU are very adaptable to changes mid qualification and most employers recognise the effort in part time further study even if it is not related to a particular job.

Get registered- you can always change your mind later! But OU have quite strict timings as to when you can start with them, and sometimes they are different from other educational institutions.

pootlepod · 20/02/2006 15:20

Forgot to add- you could always plea on here to borrow course materials for a short while- loads of mumsnetters seem to do different courses.

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nutcracker · 20/02/2006 17:40

Hello again, thanks for all the help.

I think I have decided to do Understanding children although I can't start until june.

Hope then to do a level 2 course in child development.

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Muller · 22/02/2006 15:57

Good choice, i didnt find it boring at all and the course materials are straight forward. Good luck.

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