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Can a Level 3 Diploma get you into University

14/04/202114/04/2021Open College

If you’re thinking of going to uni, you may be wondering if a Level 3 Diploma can get you into University instead of A-levels. And you wouldn’t be alone with wondering this. It’s more than safe to say that A-Levels aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially the examinations. With a Level 3 Diploma though, your entire course is based on coursework and broken down into bite sized modules that you can pick up and study quickly and easily as and when you want. So not only can you study a Level 3 Diploma to get into University, but you can study it in less than 2 years, in fact you… Read More

Can Adults Study GCSEs?

07/04/202107/04/2021Open College

When thinking of GCSEs, most people tend to automatically think of teenagers at secondary school preparing for their next steps in the educational world. But what if you’re an adult looking at returning to education to study GCSEs? Is it possible for you to go back and redo courses of your choice? Believe it or not, more and more adult learners are returning to education to retake their GCSEs and gain better grades. With the developments and advancements of online learning, it’s quick and easy for learners to register online and get studying the GCSEs of their choice. Do I have to go Back to School for Retaking my GCSEs?… Read More

What are Short Courses Good for?

05/04/202105/04/2021Open College

Short Courses are programmes that have been designed and created for students to study over a very short period of time. Usually the study length is just a few hours and are intended to be completed within a week or two of study. Unlike A-Levels or full Diplomas, which can take a minimum of a year to complete, these courses are designed to help professionals in their field keep up their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The great thing about Short Courses is they can be studied online while still working, meaning that you don’t need to take any time off work to complete them and you can easily and quickly… Read More

Is it Normal to Hate your Job?

29/03/202129/03/2021Open 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

I Can’t get a Grade in 2021, What are my Options?

24/03/202124/03/2021Open College

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

Can I go to University as a Mature Student?

22/03/202102/01/2022Open College

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

Can I Start Studying for A-Levels or GCSEs now?

19/03/202102/01/2022Open College

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

Are Online Courses Recognised in the UK?

17/03/202117/03/2021Open College

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

Can I do Online Training during Furlough?

15/03/202115/03/2021Open College

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

What’s more Important Qualifications or Experience?

10/03/202110/03/2021Open College

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