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The Open University

The Open University. Study Engineering A Different Way Les Johnstone. The Open University. Established more than 30 years Currently >150000 students Regional Presence in Leeds Local Study Centres Student Groups have local tutors. Degrees Offered. BSc BSc (Hons) Technology

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The Open University

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  1. The Open University Study Engineering A Different Way Les Johnstone

  2. The Open University • Established more than 30 years • Currently >150000 students • Regional Presence in Leeds • Local Study Centres • Student Groups have local tutors

  3. Degrees Offered • BSc • BSc (Hons) Technology • BSc (Hons) ICT • B.Eng • M.Eng • MSc Technology Management • MSc Computing for Commerce & Industry

  4. Benefits of OU Study • Combine work and study • Combine with family life • Combine with training programmes • Meet complex work patterns • Accessible anywhere in the world • Develops self reliance and motivation

  5. Course Delivery byDistance Learning • Hard Copy (texts, CDs, videos etc) • Software (appropriate to course) • Internet (access to materials, conferences, submission of assignments, course websites) • Tutorials (Face to Face, telephone and online)

  6. Assessment Criteria • Tutor Marked Assignments • Computer Marked Assignments • Examinations

  7. OU Courses • Courses can be 10, 15, 30 or 60 points • 30 point courses expect about 7-8 hours per week to study (Full time degree students gain 120 points per year) • Typical students study 60 points a year when combined with work or family or circumstances.

  8. Degree Structure • BSc needs 300 points • BSc (Hons) needs 360 points • MEng needs 420 points • MSc has a similar structure • All Honours Degrees are classified as 1st, 2nd or 3rd Class

  9. Degree Profiles - Themes • General Engineering • Information & Communications Technologies • Environment • Design • Built Environment • Mechanics

  10. Level 1 Courses • T172 Working with our environment (30 points) • T173 Engineering the future (30 points) • TXR174 Technology in Action (Residential)(10 points) • T175 Networked Living (30 points) • T191 Personal & Career Development (15 points) • Other Faculty Courses MST121, M150, S103 etc

  11. Level 2 and 3 Courses • In excess of 40 Courses available as part of Technology Degree • Degree finishes with final year project • Specific Degree Profiles for named degrees and for Engineering Council Recognition • Hundreds of courses available across other faculties – Languages, Business, Science, Maths, Humanities, Law etc (Bespoke degrees to match employers needs)

  12. Conclusions • OU Degrees are a good match to combine study with work and family life • The OU Teaching materials are second to none. • The successful combination of work and study can make our graduates very employable.

  13. Contact us • Visit http://engineering.open.ac.uk • Phone Leeds Office 01132 451466 • Email yorkshire@open.ac.uk • General Info visit www.open.ac.uk • My email lj2@tutor.open.ac.uk

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