Is an open university degree respected?

A distance learning degree is exactly the same as a normal degree and employers will respect them the same.

Are Open University degrees taken seriously?

Is an Open University Degree Respected? Open University degrees are respected. They require the same level of commitment as a regular degree and at the end of your course, you will be awarded a bachelors degree or masters degree depending on your level of study.

Is there any value of Open University degree?

Yes, Open University degree certificates can be highly valuable in the future. Open University courses are recognised by many employers and holders of Open University degree certificates often have a competitive advantage over those without such credentials.

How Recognised is an Open University degree?

An OU degree is equal in academic standard to a degree from any other British university.

Does Open University look good on CV?

There is no difference. Your degree qualification would only be viewed differently if you studied a different course, if you studied with another university, or if you achieved a different award classification (e.g. a first class honours compared to an upper second class honours).

What's an Open University Degree Like?

What are the cons of open university?

Disadvantages of Open University

Limited campus life: Open universities typically do not have traditional campuses, which can mean limited access to on-campus resources and activities. Limited support: Open universities often have limited support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and career services.

Will studying open university affect my benefits?

All OU students are considered part-time students. That means, even if you choose to study at full-time equivalent intensity, you'll be a part-time student and your eligibility to claim existing state benefits and/or to fund your studies with a Part-Time Tuition Fee loan will usually be unaffected.

Can I do a masters with an open university degree?

Because OU study is modular, you build up your qualification as you go. Like stepping-stones, some postgraduate certificates and diplomas allow you to advance from one to the next, eventually leading up to a masters degree.

What is The Open University UK ranked?

The Open University UK is ranked 601 in World University Rankings by Times Higher Education and has an overall score of 4.3 stars, according to student reviews on Studyportals, the best place to find out how students rate their study and living experience at universities from all over the world.

Is Open University valid in UK?

Internationally recognised

All OU degrees meet the same exacting quality assurance standards that are set for traditional universities by the UK's funding and regulatory bodies.

What is the difference between Open University and normal university?

The open degree can be accessed at a minimal price. The regular degrees require the students to be present on the campus and attend the classes and lectures regularly. However, for the open degree, it is not required to attend the classes regularly, and there is no need to be present at the same time and place.

How hard is an Open University degree?

An OU degree is just as difficult as any other degree from a recognised university. Of course you have to work hard. Because most people who do a degree via the OU are fitting it in with work.

Is PhD from Open University valid?

Is a PhD from IGNOU valid? Yes, IGNOU is a recognized University in India; hence it is not only valid in India but also throughout the world.

How fast can you do an Open University degree?

Full time. If you want to complete your qualification at roughly the same rate as a student at a traditional university, for example, an honours degree in three years, you can choose to study full time. You'll study 120 credits worth of study a year. You'll need to do around 32–36 hours of study per week.

Which university has lowest ranking in UK?

What is the lowest-ranked university in the UK? According to The Complete University Guide, Wrexham University is the lowest-ranked university in the UK. University of Bedfordshire is also lowly ranked, according to The Guardian.

What is the hardest school to get into in the UK?

A: The University of Oxford is the hardest university to get into in the UK, with an acceptance rate of 19.37% for postgraduate students.

What is the graduation rate for open university students?

Figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request show that the specialist adult education provider – the UK's largest academic institution with about 150,000 registered students – only successfully graduates just over 20 per cent of its overall intake on average.

Is an Open University degree as good as a normal degree?

Open University degrees awarded are comparable with those awarded by other UK universities. In fact, many employers and organisations worldwide employ Open University graduates and understand that an OU degree is equal in academic standard to a degree from any other British university.

Can I do a PhD with Masters from Open University?

Yes, you can always do a PhD after doing a Masters from an Open University.

Can I do a second degree with Open University?

You can count previous university study towards your qualification. A combined studies qualification shows employers that you're flexible and adaptable. Plus, If you already have a degree in a STEM subject, you could get help with funding your qualification by studying our BSc (Hons) Combined STEM degree.

Can you get Universal Credit as an Open University student?

If you are a part-time student, you can only claim Universal Credit if your course does not stop you from doing your work related activities. What your work related activities are will depend on your circumstances.

Can you study at Open University and claim Universal Credit?

All OU students are considered part-time students. That means, even if you choose to study at full-time equivalent intensity, you'll be a part-time student and your eligibility to claim existing state benefits and/or to fund your studies with a Part-Time Tuition Fee loan will usually be unaffected.

Can you get student discount if you study with Open University?

You won't get an ID card from us, but, as a student of the OU, you can buy a TOTUM student discount card from the National Union of Students.

Why is Open University so popular?

The OU is a leading expert in supported distance learning, and no-one understands how adults learn better than us. From tutors to course mates or support staff to the wider student community; you are never on your own with the OU.

What happens if you fail Open University?

If you take your exam but don't achieve the required standard for a pass on your module you may be offered a resit opportunity. There is a minimum requirement to qualify for a resit specific to your module/s which is explained in the Assessment section on StudentHome.