The Open University - OU Speciality : Sociology
programme: Combined Honours

Studying virtually at The Open University has been perfect for me as it allows me to study and attend lectures around my schedule, I also get to apply for internships, jobs, skills bootcamps and volunteering positions with little worry if I’ll be able to fill the hours required. The Computing & IT course is a mix of practical work (coding) and general knowledge of computers and the IT world. Business Studies focus a lot on using facts and your opinion to create short essays. The tutors are very supportive and will try to help you any way they can. Assignments are marked within a week with detailed feedback and recommendations on what session to re watch and sections of the text books to re-read.

If you’re someone that didn’t quite get the best start in your school life, (dropped out of school, got into serious trouble for one reason or the other, had to take care of your kids as a teen parent, etc) but are still looking for a way to get a degree, try the Open University (or the ‘OU’ as they sometimes call themselves).

They allow complete remote study/distance learning and examinations in the first year, but do require you to attend centres during some examinations as your chosen course progresses (it’s homeworking for the most part of the course depending on how you apply specifically).

Try it out!👍