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Which course would you study to help get your dream job? Share with The Open University

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EllieMumsnet · 13/05/2019 10:08

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No doubt, at some point in our lives, we’ve all been asked ‘What is your dream job?’. For many of us, the answer we gave probably isn’t the career we’ve ended up doing. The Open University would like to know which course you would study to help you achieve your dream job.

Maybe you’ve always dreamed of doing a particular job and you know there are courses that would help you to achieve it. Perhaps you’re already in the career you want but hope to move up to the next level? Or there is a course you’re really interested in taking and then you could visualise a career from there?

We’ve partnered with The Open University so that they can help MNers discover the range of courses and qualifications available. Take a look on their website here.

Here’s what The Open University has to say: "Every year, 1000’s of students from all walks of life enrol with The OU to develop new skills and boost their career prospects. With a wide range of subjects and qualifications that have no formal entry requirements, you can achieve your dream career with our flexible courses. Fit study around your life, your family, work and other commitments and get ongoing support from our expert tutors and student services team."

Simply post The OU course you would choose to study and the career of your dreams on the thread below to enter the prize draw. One lucky winner will receive a £300 voucher of their choice provided by Mumsnet (from a list).

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Which course would you study to help get your dream job? Share with The Open University
OP posts:
ginger179 · 31/05/2019 18:53

I'd like to do the MSc in Finance to help me on to the next level of my career

LuckyLaura91 · 31/05/2019 19:44

Adult Nursing. I've always wanted to be a nurse from being small. I hope to fulfill that dream one day! x

CAustin78 · 31/05/2019 20:14

Languages as I always wanted to be an interpreter x

angela121262 · 31/05/2019 20:16

I would study Human Resources to further my career

sarah1271 · 31/05/2019 21:01

Creative writing so I could write Mills and Boon books

Drogonssmile · 31/05/2019 21:35

Forensic psychology without a doubt. I've been looking at starting an OU course in this but keep putting it off! Too scared I won't have time to commit to it and it's a lot of money.

gemmacarolyn · 31/05/2019 22:13

A creative writing course-I'd love to be an author.

Craigfrombrum · 31/05/2019 22:38

Diploma of Higher Education in Environmental Science would be course I would choose to study as I have aspergers syndrome and an interest in environment . My dream job would be working for environment agency in my city (Birmingham)

Chrisfrombrum · 31/05/2019 22:40

Diploma of Higher Education in Language Studies is course I would choose to study. My career of my dreams would be a translator initially for Spanish to English or vise versa as I wish could speak it, but if I had a dream it would be to translate multiple langues

Lialouise2519 · 31/05/2019 23:15

I’d really love to complete the BSC honours in mental health nursing to explore further into the subject x

lucyrobinson · 31/05/2019 23:40

I’d love to study Forensic Psychology. Find it fascinating and would love this to be my job.

suzyq50 · 01/06/2019 08:51

I'd like to be a sports coach so BSc Sport, Fitness & Coaching would be my choice.

Iggy131313 · 01/06/2019 09:28

It might not lead to my dream job but I would love to study theology, I have read the bible and the Koran this year as an academic study and would love to learn more in an academic sense: plus the wonderful thing about education is that you just never know what doors it can open!

Loftzilla · 01/06/2019 09:53

I'd like to improve my Computing and IT skills to help me earn a living from what is currently a hobby, blogging, social media etc.

sootyo · 01/06/2019 11:19

Working with carers who support someone with dementia, is my dream job.Undertaking the short course 'Improving health and well-being' sho , would enable me to enhance my skills.

BGcat14 · 01/06/2019 13:52

I'd love to do the BA (Honours) Childhood and Youth Studies course as I have built a career in youth work and would love to get a qualification for my career progression (plus learning more theories and practises).

Elizasmum02 · 01/06/2019 14:21

Forensic Psychology sounds very intertesting

rocketriffs · 01/06/2019 16:44

Audio/ Sound Engineering course. My dream job would be a sound engineer either in a recording studio or a live music venue.

Jocelynne123 · 01/06/2019 17:33

Zoology. I would love to work in a zoo. Xx

cluckyhen · 01/06/2019 18:10

I'd love to expand my German!

Pretenna · 01/06/2019 19:00

I'd love to do Design and Innovation

veegstez · 01/06/2019 20:44

Photography I think. I don't know I've ever had a "dream job" but I like the idea of travelling around and capturing some of the beauty in the world and sharing it with others.

toniuk · 01/06/2019 21:06

BSc (Honours) Computing and IT

baconbap · 01/06/2019 21:41

art history

EllaAutumn · 01/06/2019 21:45

I would love to do a course in business analysis to help me become an analyst.