Author: Open College

Believe it or not, you’re not alone if your hate your job. No matter what the role is, how high up you are or where you work, chances are, there are going to be times when you hate the job you have. There isn’t a person out there who hasn’t gone through challenging times when working a role, whether it’s the workload or the people or the position itself, there are going to be challenges and testing times. But when it goes from just a short period of hating the job to being a long term thing, then it might be time to start looking at changing your job. How… Read More

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The last couple of years have been very turbulent for students who are trying to achieve either GCSE or A-Level grades. With so many examination periods being cancelled at short notice, it is no wonder some students can’t get a grade in 2021 and are left wondering ‘What are my options?’. First things first, try and remember that you’re not alone and there are hundreds of other students stuck in the same position as you right now. You need to take a calm look at what your options are and what you feel your best route now is. As a distance learning student, you will most likely fall into one… Read More

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University as a mature student can be quite a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t need to be that way. Whether your reason for deciding to go to University is based on a career change or finally being in the right position to go, there are a few things as a mature student you will need to be aware of. Firstly, what is a mature student? Well, unlike the way it sounds, a mature student is classed as someone aged 21 years or older. In other words, someone who hasn’t been in full time education for a few years. Unlike with school leavers, the entry requirements for degrees at university vary… Read More

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If you’re thinking of studying either A-Levels or GCSEs, you may be wondering when you can start studying for them. Many people believe that you can only start studying towards either type of qualification in September at the start of the traditional academic year, but this isn’t the case at all. When studying with an online college (like Open College), you are actually free to enrol and start studying right away. You don’t need to worry about term times or wait for the academic year to start, you can instead get going as soon as you want. Why Should I Start Studying A-Levels or GCSEs now? The main reason to… Read More

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Whether you are already in the UK or studying from abroad, online learning is a great way to expand your skillset and add to your CV at very little cost. However, you may be worried that the online course you want to study may not be recognised in the UK. Provided you do the right research and ask the right questions, there is no reason for you not to be able to successfully study online and gain qualifications that you need. Once you have found a course that covers the syllabus you need to learn, it’s time to start doing a bit of research about the qualification. First things first,… Read More

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Thanks to its flexibility, you can pretty much do online training at anytime. But a lot of people who have been furloughed have been asking if they can do online training during furlough. The simple answer to this is yes! What better time to do online training to upskill your abilities and improve your CV than when you don’t have to be at work fulfilling your job? There is a massive range of courses online available now, from A-Levels through to BTECs and other Professional Diplomas, so you really do have the pick of the crop when you come to decide the type of online training you want to do… Read More

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Whether you are just starting out on your career or you have been working for a while, one question you may be asking yourself is ‘What’s more important qualifications or experience?’ and you wouldn’t be alone in wondering this. Like with most things in life, there is no simple answer to this question, as it all really depends on what you want to do with your next steps. For example, if you want a total career change and you want to become a Doctor, then you’re qualifications are vital! You’re going to need the right A-Levels and Degree to get you qualified and no amount of experience will get you… Read More

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Certain A-Level subjects that are available for study come with additional elements to them such as coursework or fieldwork. As a distance learning student, you may think that it’s not possible for you to study these courses, however, it actually is and we’re going to explain how in this blog. If you’re a student considering studying A-Level Environmental Science or A-Level Geography, you will be aware that unless you are studying the International version of the course, you will need to complete a fieldwork project as part of your qualification. The theory of the fieldwork and what you need to do and demonstrate when doing the fieldwork is fully covered… Read More

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If you’re looking to live in another country or study in another country, the chances are you’re going to need a visa and/or specific qualifications to be considered suitable. Often students from another country will need to study A-Levels or even GCSEs in order to get an offer on a degree programme at University. When looking at gaining visas for living in another country, you usually have to hold specific qualifications to be accepted. However, it’s often the case that those qualifications aren’t offered in your country, so it can become a bit of a catch 22 situation. This is where online studying comes into its own. You can enrol… Read More

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It’s safe to say this pandemic seems to be never ending and the knock on effects of it everlasting! But even with the examination period being cancelled yet again, it is still possible for distance learning students to get A-levels in 2021. It’s understandable for students to worry that because they aren’t in a traditional school or college, that their hard work and efforts on their A-Levels may be going to waste and they will have to wait another year to sit their exams, but that isn’t the case (thankfully). As all tutors on A-Levels are qualified teachers, provided students have been submitting work regularly and have completed the course,… Read More

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