Sadly, the OU isn’t free, and that means many of us that are hooked on the love of learning are restricted on the courses we can take because we don’t have the funds. Happily, there are some painless and easy ways to make a little extra cash to cover your course costs,...
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AA100 Revisited
The Burial at Thebes – Seamus Heaney translation Commissioned to mark the centenary of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 2004, “The Burial at Thebes” is Seamus Heaney’s verse translation of Sophocles’ great tragedy, “Antigone” – whose eponymous heroine is one of the most sharply individualized and compelling figures in western...
Job Skills You Need to Have If You Want to Land Your Dream Career
Pursuing a job isn’t easy. After all, you have to think about what training you are going to do and you also have to think about the skills you need for that job as well. If you are not careful however you may end up cornering yourself with the training you have,...
Decent Careers You Can Get into with Almost Any Degree
There are some careers where it does not matter what degree you have. As long as you have had the drive and self-discipline to earn your degree, your choice of careers is wide and varied. Law It is a common misconception that you have to have studied law at university to have...
Creative Careers You Might Not Have Considered
As a lover of art and all things creative, there’s not always a clear path. If you love biology at school, you might go on to study anatomy and eventually go to medical school to hopefully become a doctor. There are options and variations available to you but, there’s a clear path...
Student Ambassador Job Applications Will Soon Open: Here’s Why You Should Apply!
According to Albert Einstein, ‘the only source of knowledge is experience’, and he was so right. When you first headed off to university, the chances are that you felt extremely anxious and daunted by the big change that you were undertaking, from the new city to the new people you would be...
Try These Rewarding Career Ideas for Your Next Step
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or you’re looking for something new, finding a job that’s rewarding can be amazing. Many of the most rewarding jobs require a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it to see the difference that you can make. Try these sectors if you’re looking...
H817 OU: TMAs and EMA
Considering studying for the H817 Masters course? See the assessment criteria and level of questions you’ll need to get past in order to pass this module. Tutor-marked assignment TMA01 Length: 1500 words H817 learning outcomes addressed Understanding what constitutes openness and innovation in technology enhanced learning. An appreciation of the key factors...
Plotting The Fastest Path To Your Career
There are very few careers out there which can be started overnight. It can take many years to develop the skills you need to perform a professional role, with school only preparing you for the very easiest of jobs on the market. Of course, though, most people will still want to work...
How To Ace That Essay
When you hear the word essay, it’s usually the cue for a collective group of moans. This is because essays are hard and always seem to go on for far longer than they need to, but having said that, they’re a necessary piece that needs to be completed in order to show...
