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Open University Exams

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  • 24-02-2011 3:54pm
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    azzeretti
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    Does anyone know how the OU exams work? I can't find anything concrete on their site. Are they all online based or are students expected to travel to an exam hall to take a conventional exam?


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    BuffyBot
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    If your course has an exam, you'll have to travel to an exam centre.


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    bazza1
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    You will be sent for exam at the nearest centre to your location. Years ago , my exams were held i the Smurfit Business school .in blackrock Dublin. Centres in Cork and Belfast too if I recall.


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    azzeretti
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    Thanks for the replies.

    How do they know you are were you say you are! I mean, the cost difference between these modules for UK entrants is far less than for Irish entrants. Does anyone know if its just based on address? For example, if I had a UK address would I get UK prices? (I know this is off topic, I may start another thread)


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    bazza1
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    UK addresses are much cheaper due to UK subsidies. In Ireland you can get tax relief on your fees, but you pay up front. Course resources are sent to whatever address you register, tutors are assigned in that area and final exams in that region also. Snookered!


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    azzeretti
    Registered Users Posts: 1,477 ✭✭✭azzeretti


    bazza1 wrote: »
    UK addresses are much cheaper due to UK subsidies. In Ireland you can get tax relief on your fees, but you pay up front. Course resources are sent to whatever address you register, tutors are assigned in that area and final exams in that region also. Snookered!

    Not really. It might cost less in the long run to get a flight over now and again and for the exam. The total UK cost seems to come in less than the net cost of the Irish one (minus tax relief) -

    "in off the pink!""


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    bazza1
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    If you had a Uk or NI address you could get away with it if you could travel over for 2 or 3 tutorials (optional), Final exam, Summer school (if applicable).

    "Back on cue!"


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    Manach
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    Some OU courses have instead of an exam a final paper.


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