Open University Diplomas/Degrees, Any Advice Please.

[guest37336]

As some of you would have noticed recently I often contemplate a career change, well at least something different I guess, man of many 'skills' me, but crap at most, .

I guess I'm not really looking for a career change, rather to become a bit more knowledgeable in certain things that I truly love, my thoughts so far are Ichthyology, Entomology, Marine Biology or a very basic Psychology course.

I only ask about the Open University because I am unable to leave the home for any lengthy period of time, , and I think the costs 'may' be slightly less than a 'traditional' uni.

As I said, it's not so much a 'degree' status I am looking for, more to arm myself with more knowledge about certain subjects and really enjoy, I love learning and 'think' I may enjoy it.

Also is the fact that I didn't do brilliantly at school, unless the lessons were Geography or Saltwater Flyfishing I to my shame rarely was as studious as I could have been, , so I guess I am a bit dim when it may come to entrance requirements,.

I have been online reading reviews etc, but I trust you lot more than a total stranger giving their opinion so would really appreciate the pro's and con's of the Open University.

EDITED TO ADD. I only ask as you will notice the subjects I have chosen could be very useful in OZ (and are OZ related in a way) when I finally get back and may come in handy if I ever have the time to pursue them when in Australia.

Many thanks

Tony.

[The Pom Queen]

Get Marine Biology done and then you can live in Cairns and find a great job on the reef

[guest37336]

Get Marine Biology done and then you can live in Cairns and find a great job on the reef

I seriously considered Marine Biology Kate after I first got back from OZ many years ago, at the time there were over 400 applicants for EACH job advertised, so thought better of it.

But now a lot older would be great to have under my belt as I now have citizenship and would be nice to maybe take a part time job and bore the backside of tourists with, 'Mmmmm, here we have the Box Jellyfish, did you know, .................................................. ..............................

I have a feeling their stay in Cairns would be short lived,.

But seriously Kate, would be great to be armed with more detailed info, as I would love to learn more.

Cheers Tony.

[The Pom Queen]

I seriously considered Marine Biology Kate after I first got back from OZ many years ago, at the time there were over 400 applicants for EACH job advertised, so thought better of it.

But now a lot older would be great to have under my belt as I now have citizenship and would be nice to maybe take a part time job and bore the backside of tourists with, 'Mmmmm, here we have the Box Jellyfish, did you know, .................................................. ..............................

I have a feeling their stay in Cairns would be short lived,.

But seriously Kate, would be great to be armed with more detailed info, as I would love to learn more.

Cheers Tony.

Hey we could buy a boat together, I'll drive and serve the wine and you can do the talks about the marine life:fish:

[thewebweazel]

I would recommend OU, the only problem is that you have to be pretty motivated to complete a course through distance learning. Which would mean you cannot be on PIO Their subject matter and support is very good, well at least in the technology fields, and I enjoyed the courses that I did, but it is a lot of work. If you are a UK permanent resident that fees are pretty good and when i did my courses (2006) they were between £300 and £800 per course per year. Most of us mere mortals can only cope with 1 course per year.

[guest37336]

Hey we could buy a boat together, I'll drive and serve the wine and you can do the talks about the marine life:fish:

That was my plan Kate, but didn't like to be too forward.

And if you could nip into Pete's Place for me Kate and order some fish and chips, and if that old reprobate Les is still serving tell him I'll meet him in the 'Tavern' later for a cuppa and chat, ahhh, memories.

Cheers Tony.

[guest37336]

I would recommend OU, the only problem is that you have to be pretty motivated to complete a course through distance learning. Which would mean you cannot be on PIO Their subject matter and support is very good, well at least in the technology fields, and I enjoyed the courses that I did, but it is a lot of work. If you are a UK permanent resident that fees are pretty good and when i did my courses (2006) they were between £300 and £800 per course per year. Most of us mere mortals can only cope with 1 course per year.

Many thanks Web.

Reference the motivation thing, I understand what you're saying, but I am immensely interested in the subjects outlined and hopefully the old Mojo would kick in.

Once again mate, many thanks.

Cheers Tony.

[Cal2]

my son has a place to do zoology at Manchester, but may do marine biology or similar in Oz, think you'd make a great team in Oz, not sure any work would be done........it's a hard life, but someone will have to do it

[legoman]

I just completed A level psychology here in the uk, loved it and i have been offered a place at uni to complete a degree in perth, at 50yrs I am having a 'wobble' about whether to take it up now tho,
i did used to be a gas engineer so made a change

[The Pom Queen]

I just completed A level psychology here in the uk, loved it and i have been offered a place at uni to complete a degree in perth, at 50yrs I am having a 'wobble' about whether to take it up now tho,
i did used to be a gas engineer so made a change

You are never too old, go for it