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Subject: Counting modules - Posted May 13, 2008 12:14 pm
Email: luannelevy [at] btinternet [dot] com

Luanne

How many times can I count the points of a module towards degrees




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Subject: MA in correspondence - Posted May 5, 2008 2:18 am
Email: shobhasubramanyam [at] yahoo [dot] com

mahi


Hi!!
im from india and would like to do my MA from the UK University.
is it like i can do my Correspondence in MA from this university.
If so what is the criteria and what are the entrance exams. im right now finishing my BCA.

Thank you,

Answer by voluntary user(s)

Open univeristy is a correspondence only university. Most of the courses are only open to students resident in particular countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Isle of Man, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
But there are some ocurses that students from any country can study.
Also bear in mind that if you are not eligible to pay UK resident fees, your course fee will be substantially higher and quite expensive.
In terms of qualification, you dont have to have previous qulaifications to start a course. The university tries to increase access to all adults.
Which subject do you want to do your MA in? From what I know, OU does not offer degree or post-grad degress to Indian Residents. Why don't you check teh The Times University Guide for good uni's to apply to for attendance in person?




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Subject: Transfer - Posted May 2, 2008 1:57 pm
Email: mimi_alsabah [at] hotmail [dot] com

Mimi


Im currently a student in the Open University of Kuwait and moving to the states is there a way i can transfer my credits and study long distance?

Answer by voluntary user(s)

The full range of courses is not available to US residents. The full range of OU courses is only for EU residents. OU does recognise transfers of credits in certain circumstances, but you may find that the course you want to do is not available to you through OU. You can transfer credits to OU from other higher education institutions - check the OU Credit Transfer Website for the details.




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Subject: Construction Management Or similar Degree - Posted April 30, 2008 2:43 pm
Email: dave-keeb [at] hotmail [dot] com

David


My name is Dave and i live in Florida. I have worked in the building industry in the U.K for 16 years and would like to obtain a degree in Construction Management or similar. Is this possible to do from Florida and how much would the course cost

Answer by voluntary user(s)

It depends where you ar currently resident Dave. Only certain courses are available to US residents and I don't think that construction is one of them: check here: http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/countries/USA.shtm. If you are a UK resident you can take any course, but a degree in construction management is not offered.




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Subject: quantity surveyor course - Posted April 27, 2008 11:16 am
Email: matthew [dot] mann1 [at] virgin [dot] net

mat


i am a 35 year old qualified joiner and want to know if there is a quantity surveyors course availible that i could do while still in full time employment

Answer by voluntary user(s)

One of the main strengths of the OU is that you can fit in the courses around your life. However, for courses in the area you are interested in check the website of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors for recommended courses and course providers.




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Subject: cost of courses - Posted April 25, 2008 8:27 pm
Email: PoxLin [at] aol [dot] com

linda

I am on benefits and want to do refresher courses I need to know how much courses are and when they will be available. I am interested in book-keeping and business management. thank-you.




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Subject: research - Posted April 20, 2008 3:58 am
Email: library [dot] ramazani [at] yahoo [dot] com

somayeh


hi not try.I have a research in topic "goals of ou"please help me :

Answer by voluntary user(s)

The OU has a mission statement which you can check on its website. In brief it is open to people, places, ideas and methods. It offers opportunities to poeple of all social backgrounds at a quality university to help people to fulfil their potential and acheive their ambitions. It wants to be a world leader in innovation, delivery of product and teaching.




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Subject: different nationality studying - Posted April 8, 2008 12:23 pm
Email: bloodybeautifulenglishgirl [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk

jacquie west

i have a friend who lives in egypt but will b moving to england and would like to study for a new career what does he need to do and what r the costs can he get help funding the courses
we cannot seem to het any information to help take the steps needed can u help please




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Subject: enquiry on quantity surveying. - Posted April 7, 2008 9:05 am
Email: kaytyfal [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk

Afalade olukayode

Hello,please can you advice me on how to apply for a complementry course to fulfil my professonal carrier.I have HND qoantity surveying in 1995 and have worked for over 10 years.RICS says I have to go thru 450 study hours. Can you help me out with all necessary requirement including the fee......Thanks




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Subject: Permissions - Posted April 6, 2008 1:19 am
Email: w [dot] s [dot] swann [at] open [dot] ac [dot] uk

Will Swann

Do you have the necessary permissions to use the OU logo on this web site?

W Swann
Director - Students
The Open University

Answer by Open University Admin

Hi, would you please advice where we can obtain permission from.

This is a not for profit website and therefore according to open2 creative commons licence, we are conforming to licence rules.

If we are infringing your copyright, please let us know.

We are 2 ex-open university students trying to solve others' questions about open university




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Subject: General enquiry - Posted April 5, 2008 10:58 pm
Email: nogbad [at] nogbad [dot] co [dot] uk

Fred Nogbad

Can you tell me how I can convert my Dip HE in Nursing into a Nursing Degree with the OU? I saw it mentioned in the Nursing Times.

Answer by Open University Admin

Hi,

The BSc (Hons) in Nursing Practice is a non-qualifying degree for holders of a Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing, awarded by a recognised UK degree awarding body, who wish to ‘top-up’ their existing 240 points at HE level (with a minimum of 120 points at level 2) to the Nursing Practice degree. To achieve the degree students must complete a further 120 points of level 3 study from a specified list of Open University courses.

http://www3.open.ac.uk/credit-transfer/pdf/B53.pdf


Answer by voluntary user(s)

call Open University at +44 (0)845 300 60 90 . you'll get your answer in a minute. press 5 for other queries (on the call) . Whats written above is correct, perhaps they can explain
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But what does this mean?




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Subject: Foreign Language Diplomas - Posted February 17, 2008 4:39 pm
Email: 11115 [at] tiscali [dot] it

maria bellani

Hello, I'd like to know what recognitions I'll gain if I'm awarded any of the language diplomas (German, French, Spanish) from the Open University and to which European level (A1 - A2, B1 - B2, C1 - C2) they correspond. For example will I be able to teach any of those languages? what can I do with a language diploma and what does it demonstrate?

Thank you for any answer.

Answer by Open University Admin

Hi Maria,

The language diploma from the Open university UK does not correspond to any equvalents in Europe. This diploma is in place for students who want a language qualification either in its own right or as a course between your existing language degrees like Bachelor of Arts (BA) honours or BA honours modern language studies or other degrees that include that language as a course.

A language diploma from the Open University will teach you:
a. history of language, how the language is used as a tool in the global marketplace and its contemporary usage.

b. Origins and roots of the language for you to know the language in semantic terms.

c. It will improve your communications skills in that language and make you capable of individualistic thinking in that language.

Prospects: Skills learnt in this diploma will be useful in teaching, admin, business and media. You can even get a job in one of these fields related to your chosen language if you're good.

You can attain more information at: http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?Q07D54

Hope this helps.




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Subject: English History - Posted February 6, 2008 12:23 pm
Email: patricia [dot] bayliss [at] uk [dot] ngrid [dot] com

Patricia Bayliss

I am interested in studying English History, in my time at home, do you have somewhere on the site where I can look at whats available etc.

Answer by Open University Admin

Hi Patricia,

You can get more information on studying history from the open university at: http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/history/index.htm

and on studying english from OU at: http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/arts-and-humanities/english-language/index.htm

There's no particular course for England's history within the OU if thats what you meant.

Please let us kow if this information was useful.


Answer by voluntary user(s)

check out http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/getting-ready-for-aa100/




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Subject: Abroad study - Posted February 5, 2008 9:22 am
Email: Nitharshini [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk

Nitharshini

Hi, I am in Sri Lanka, Now i am working in Trincomalee Campus Eastern University Sri Lanka. I want to study in IT field.So how can i apply for open university in U.K? I want the information about this.
Thank you

Answer by Open University Admin

Hi,

There are both graduate and post-graduate options available if you want to study ICT (Information and Communications technology) from the Open University.

Have a look at the homepage of ICT here:

http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/computing-and-ict/ict/index.htm

Process:
1. Choose the degree or diploma that suits you.

2. On the website, apply for the course.

Let us know if we can help you further.

Regards
Team, Open University UK.


Answer by voluntary user(s)

As a member of OU staff I can confirm that you CANNOT obtain a student visa for study with the OU as we are a part-time distance learning organisation. For correct advice please email general-enquiries@open.ac.uk




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Subject: Book Keeping - Posted February 4, 2008 11:18 am
Email: donna541 [at] btinternet [dot] com

Mrs Donna Lloyd

I am working as a PA for senior mangement and would like to futher my career and develop my skills and am considering moving to book keeping and devloping in that role. Could you tell me a good way to start and what courses I can study please?

Answer by Open University Admin

Hi Donna,

Thats definitely a step in the right direction.

Please go through the following link for the Introductory course in Bookkeeping and Accounting at the Open University:

http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01eB190

If you need to ask anything else, please feel free to get back.


All the best.




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