Uni degree question?

Question

I'm thinking about doing a part time degree course (as a mature student, i'm 25) and am wondering if there is a good all-round degree to do (that is perhaps a bit generic) as I have no idea what I want to do in life as a career. I don't know a lot about degree's etc i'm afraid. Also do you know if a degree from the Open University is considered the same as full time Uni degree) Many thanks.

Answer 1

if you don't know what you want to do, just pick something which interests you... most degrees have generic skills which are transferable anyway, such as the ability to research, write coherently, to think analytical and the ability to consume vast quantities of alcohol in the pub after lectures...

the open university is good, but i would recommend a bricks and mortar university as with the open you won't meet up with colleagues as often.. part of doing a degree is meeting like minded people who help you share ideas and will encourage you to work hard...

check out UCAS and any universities in your area for open days which should be on at the moment for the february intake, also there's lots of websites if you do a quick search..

i wouldn't recommend going to talk to a university without knowing what you want to do... they're usually quite picky about things like that and will want you to show interest in a particular subject or field... if you're really stuck, do marketing, its a total catch all subject...

lastly check out tuition fees and bursaries... there's lots on offer and they can come in very helpful... good luck

Answer 2

Try English, Business Studies or a language - as these type of degrees can be used anywhere.

Open University offers the same degrees as any other University. The good thing about the Open University is that they allow you to study anywhere and at any time - while being able to work full time. Also they let you spread the cost over the year.

Answer 3

Open university degrees are often considered highly, you do them in you spare time hows that for showing dedication? The thing with degrees is they tend to be specialist, so you are going to be hard pushed to find one very general, but you can do joint degrees where you have one major subject and a minor subject, such as" History" and the philosophy of science. Chemistry with business studies (don't know if this one exists by the way). Try to narrow what you want to do a bit, at the end of the day if you don't like it you can always change. The OU offers some tasters of the subject you may want to give them a go. Another option is to go to university departmental open days to give you an Idea.

Science opens up many avenues, as does mathematics, if you are not too worried about a job try something like philosophy.

Answer 4

Open University is considered equal to most universities so don't feel pressured to give up work and got to a real university.

If you are unsure what you want to do afterwards then stick to a good generic subject which will give you transferable skills. I know a lot of people who have taken a Business and IT degree because they were unsure, this will be a good start for any office job if that is what interests you. Otherwise go for something fairly classic like English (Literature if you like) or History. The main thing is that the degree will be interesting enough for you want to study it.

Answer 5

An Open University degree is the equivalent to a degree obtained via an ordinary University, however there are draw backs in that the institution is often as important as the degree. You could do a Joint Hons in something like Sociology and English which can be applied to a number of fields of employment; or if you are good at languages do a language and another subject - the ability to speak more that one language fluently greatly enhances your employability. If you live within commuting distance of a University my advice would be to give them a call or go on their website to request a prospectus and go from there. Most degrees can be studied part-time and there are a large number of mature students who do so. Hope this helps!

Answer 6

Open University degrees are as respected as others, and carry the same weight - no problem there. If you want something generic, you need to be looking at Business Studies, Media & Communications, Computing - these types of fields will have more general types of bases. Send of for lots of prospectuses (list of degrees supplied by a Uni), and see what you qualify to study.

Answer 7

I've found that most employers have a great deal of respect for the OU degrees,because it takes longer and is usually completed on a part time basis with the student in a full time job.
They offer some good generic science and english degree courses.

Answer 8

i would imagine open uni degrees are considered the same, but they are mega expensive apparently. if i were you, i'd do a taught degree at uni, i couldn't recommend it more i'm nearly 25 and doing an MA this is a great age to study because you appreciate it more and care more than you do when you are younger. i do anyway. the rest of your question is impossible to answer! a generic degree? they all are on one level but you need to help me out here. what do u like to do?

Answer 9

The Open University is regarded as one of the top 5 Unis in the UK and is the single largest Uni in Europe with over 200,000 students.

For an all round degree you should consider the Open Degree
try this site
http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?Q01BD

Answer 10

An OU degree in ITC would be a good one to take. Good luck tho, I couldnt get my head round it