What is an OU access course equivalent to?

Access – to prepare for studying. Undergraduate – OU levels 1, 2 and 3 (equivalent to levels 4, 5 and 6 at other UK universities) Postgraduate – study beyond undergraduate level.

What is an open access course?

Open courseware. Open courseware involves a free complete course comprising open lesson materials, which is freely available for use or re-use. The material may be copied, adapted and distributed under certain conditions by way of an open licence, such as Creative Commons.

How many modules are in an Access course?

three modules
There’s a choice of three modules. As you work through an Access module, you’ll be introduced to skills like reading and writing for study purposes, note-taking and organising your study time – as well as the basic computing skills needed for study and online learning.

Are access courses hard?

If you put minimal effort in, the course will be very difficult, if you work hard, the course will be comparatively easy. That being said, the course itself covers lots of different Access to Higher Education modules, including but not limited to: Science courses. Nursing courses.

How many hours a week is an access course?

Boost your confidence with an Access module They’re usually 30 weeks long, and most students study for about nine hours a week. If a fast track option is available, you can complete your Access module in just 18 weeks by increasing your study time.

How long is an access course valid for?

5 years
This is because Access to HE qualifications can be used up to 5 years after they are achieved.

Are access courses full time?

Access courses are one year, full or part time and are nationally recognised Level 3 qualifications, validated by OCN (Open College Network). There are many reasons to continue your studies with us, notably our undergraduate courses offer lower tuition fees providing excellent value and our class sizes are smaller.

Do access courses expire?

This is because Access to HE qualifications can be used up to 5 years after they are achieved.

Are there any free courses at the Open University?

OpenLearn includes over 1,000 free courses derived from the OU’s curriculum and dozens of specially commissioned Badged Open Courses. Learners can filter by subject, skills for life, skills for study or search by any term. The majority of learners visiting OpenLearn do so to study a free course.

How long does an open university course last?

Provide a free, downloadable Open University Statement of participation available on completion. Can be studied by anyone at any time, with no cohorts, presentation dates or time limits. Are stand-alone learning experiences, with distinct learning outcomes. Can be 1-24+ hours long. Our ‘lunchtime learning courses’ are 3 hours or under.

What are massive open online courses ( MOOCs )?

About MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free online courses available for anyone to enroll. MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills, advance your career and deliver quality educational experiences at scale.

What is the purpose of Open Yale Courses?

Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn. All lectures were recorded in the Yale College classroom…