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Postgrad course with an Open University Open Degree (BSc)

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  • 09-04-2011 9:48am
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    artvanderlay
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    Hi,

    I'm currently studying with the Open University and have 1 year left to complete a BSc Open Degree (I have half a Maths degree finished too but I'm leaning towards finishing the Open Degree rather than finishing the Maths one). I'm just wondering has anyone got into a postgrad course in Ireland with an Open Degree? I'm not sure of the degree's value here in Ireland but it is an honours degree and I'd hope to get a 2:1 or 2:2 in it.

    Thanks for any info.


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    convert
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    I know someone who did an MA in history after completing an Open University Degree. I don't know how differently it would be viewed in science or maths, but it is possible in arts/humanities.


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    artvanderlay
    Registered Users Posts: 2,199 ✭✭✭artvanderlay


    Hi Convert,

    Thanks for the reply. You didn't say whether they did an Open degree or not, which is different from a degree in a named subject with the Open University.
    The Open degree is more that you can study courses from various subjects and count them all together for a general BA or BSc degree. It's described in the link below

    http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/qualification/bd.htm

    I'm just curious to see can I go on to post grad studies with an Open degree, or am I best finishing the Maths degree.


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