Author: Open College

Blue Monday falls on the third Monday of January and has the esteemed reputation of being the most depressing day of the year! But why? We know Mondays aren’t a great day at the best of times, but why is this particular Monday so depressing? According to Wikipedia, Blue Monday gained its reputation after a travel company claimed to have worked out an equation for calculating just how depressing the day could be! Using factors such as weather, accumulated debt and other aspects, the title of Blue Monday appears to always fall on the third Monday in January. However, it’s worth noting, this only actually applies in the Northern Hemisphere!… Read More

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So you have enrolled and started studying your A-levels, but now you need to register with UCAS to see which universities would like to offer you a place. This process can sometimes seem daunting for distance learning students, so we have written this brief additional guide on UCAS help for distance learning students. For a more detailed guide on registering and completing your UCAS application, you can visit here. Registering on the UCAS Website to Apply First things first, you are going to need to register on the UCAS website to apply. You need to navigate to the Undergraduate section of the website and click ‘Register’. From here you will… Read More

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When signing up to study a course, one question a lot of students find themselves asking is which study level they should start on. All educational courses have different difficulty levels and so it’s important to ensure that you start on the right one for your ability. We’re going to look at the different study levels and what they are equivalent to, before then explaining a simple way for you to work out and decide which level would best suit you to start on. What Study Levels are there? When it comes to secondary education there are eight different study levels, ranging from Level 1, which is equivalent to a… Read More

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If you didn’t get great A-Level results the first time you took your A-Levels, you are not alone! Many students year after year decide to re-take (or re-sit) one or more of their A-Level subjects in an attempt to get better A-Level grades. Whether you have just recently got your disappointing grades or you took your A-Levels a few years ago, the option of re-taking your A-Levels is always there. And what’s more, it really is a very easy and simple process to do, you don’t even have to go back to your old school or college for the examinations if you prefer. First things first, you need to decide… Read More

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If you’re in need of more qualifications, you might be wondering when to Start Studying a Level 3 Diploma. In this blog we’re going to attempt to answer most of the commonly asked questions relating to studying a Level 3 Diploma. So, you have done the hard part and decided you want to gain more qualifications to boost your CV or experience, which is great, but what about the technicalities of things. It’s only natural for you to have some questions about the whole learning process and what you need to take into account. When can I Start Studying a Level 3 Diploma? The great thing about Level 3 Diplomas… Read More

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When looking at gaining more qualifications to boost your CV, you may be trying to work out if Diplomas are as recognised as A-Levels when it comes to qualifications. Diplomas are qualifications that have been around for many years now and unlike when they were first launched, they are now well known and accepted by both employers and universities. Diplomas themselves tend to be more vocational in nature and this is reflected in the course subjects that they cover. But vocational isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially when it comes to the non-academic world. Employers in particular prefer when their potential employees hold skillsets that are relevant to the working… Read More

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When people think of Healthcare, they tend to focus on Doctors and Nurses and forget that Healthcare actually covers a lot of different areas. From working in care homes to working in hospitals and clinics, the range of roles available really are in the hundreds. If you have been inspired by the recent events and feel you would like to do your part and begin a successful career in Healthcare, then you’re going to need to make sure you have the right qualifications. Thankfully, not all career roles within Healthcare require that you hold a degree or years of experience and you really can start a new career within the… Read More

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Sadly due to the ongoing pandemic, the UK Government has announced that they have no other choice but to cancel upcoming examinations in January. As a GCSE or A-Level student, you will be wanting to know what to do next and understandably be worried or concerned about the effect the cancelled examinations may have on you. This isn’t the first time that GCSE and A-Level examinations have been cancelled and thankfully (in some ways) it means that both teachers and schools or colleges know what to expect and how to help students prepare for being assessed in alternate ways. Cancelled examinations doesn’t mean cancelled qualifications, provided you have done enough… Read More

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It’s no secret that January can be a tough month to get through! All the festivities of the previous weeks are gone, the New Year has been welcomed and everyone is feeling a bit blue in the depths of winter. With all that taken into consideration, it’s hardly surprising that January gets the reputation for being the most depressing month of the year! Add to the most depressing month of the year an international pandemic and well, it’s hardly surprising that people are struggling with maintaining their mental health. But it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to… Read More

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Once you have started your working life, the last thing you may be thinking about or considering is GCSEs as an adult. But holding good grades in core GCSE subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science can prove invaluable. GCSEs are a great way to demonstrate your ability and understanding of subjects at a certain level and can show either potential employers your commitment to self improvement or a potential university that you have the foundation skills needed to join a degree course. The thought of studying GCSEs as an adult can be a daunting prospect! But you shouldn’t let that put you off at all. Thankfully, due to improvements… Read More

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