Open uni with kids?

[Chloebw]

Hi there, just wondering if anyone has done and ou degree? If so how have you found it? Do you do it with yor kids if so how old were they? Did you work? How did you manage your time? Sorry for te questions. I'm sirously thinking about doing one my DD is 9 months no sure if. Should wait ti she's older before getting too commited. But I'm a single mum working in finance and I can tell you it isn't what I want to do forever....

Hi im doing an access course with OU before going on to a degree.
OU suggested the access course as ive been out of education for 10 years.
At this stage OU suggests 8-10 hours study a week but everyone has said its more like 2-4 hours which I'd agree with.
Im not sure what they expect per week for a degree.
I use one day where DD is at nursery as study time, orginally I used two evenings but I like my evenings just relaxing.
The only down side is my access course finishes in september and I cant go to in the degree until February.
All courses start in October and February.
There helpline team are really good and will answer any questions

My dd was about 6 when I started and I'm graduating today. It's possible, but hard on your family.

Congrats HSMMaCM, hope you get a chance to celebrate tonight

Hi, I'm a single parent, I work p/t and am studying for a degree p/t. It is tough but doable. However I waited until mine started school, I really don't think I could have done it when he was a full on, non sleeping toddler! I really need my evenings for studying. I'd say if your dc's have an early bedtime and sleep through then go for it.
I also have family help, especially around exam time which I think makes a huge difference.