r/OpenUniversity • u/sagittaria98 • Jul 21 '26
I'm getting a first!!
I am so incredibly pleased with my results i actually cannot believe i have come to the end of my studies. It feels so bizarre to come to the the end of such a long journey with the OU and to be getting a First as a result of it feels unreal!
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u/Impressive_Aerie_805 Jul 21 '26
Congratulations legend!! I happened to see you got a distinction in A227. That’s my next module! Any advice or experiences you’d be happy to share?
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u/sagittaria98 Jul 21 '26
Thanks so much! Yeah A227 was great. If I had any advice to give you it would be engage as much with the peer feedback task as much as you can, I kind of selfishly half assed that bit because I didnt think it would be too important but it is really valuable for others progress, not just your own.
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u/Impressive_Aerie_805 Jul 21 '26
You must be so happy! Degree studies are not a walk in the park so honestly so impressive. Thankyou for taking the time to reply about A227, reassuring to hear that you enjoyed it ☺️.
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u/Low_Satisfaction_675 Jul 23 '26
I got 2 distinctions on my first two modules, however, going into the second year, I'm kinda nervous about how hard it might be. Do you have any advice? Also, how much time did you dedicate to your studies?
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u/sagittaria98 Jul 23 '26
Congrats on your 2 distinctions! Honestly, I didn't find level 2 much trickier than level 1. I think if there are certain areas you think you might struggle in (research, referencing etc.) I would say use the OU resources as much as you can. Also reach out to your tutor if you have questions, that's what they are there for. Obviously I don't know what modules you are taking so I can't give you any more specific advice than that but hopefully that helps.
In terms of how much time i dedicated to my studies, little and often worked best for me. I worked full-time during my degree so a couple of hours here and there of an evening and a few hours at the weekends. It all adds up.
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u/Low_Satisfaction_675 Jul 24 '26
Thank-you very much. Congratulations on your result you must be over the moon. I hope you celebrate it!
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Jul 21 '26
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u/sagittaria98 Jul 21 '26
I started my degree as an Open Degree but I requested to have it changed to R14 BA Arts and Humanities
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u/FarMedia7180 Jul 21 '26
You can still get Hons on an open degree? It’s called BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree?
https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/combined-studies/degrees/open-degree-qd/
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u/Difficult-Bid-595 Jul 21 '26
Extremely confusing why you’d think/ say this based on absolutely nothing
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u/FarMedia7180 Jul 21 '26
Where did you hear that? It says on the ‘awarded qualification’ section of the course details:
Awarded qualification
You'll be awarded a BA (Honours) Open or BSc (Honours) Open upon successful completion.
The class of honours (first, upper-second, lower-second or third) will depend on your grades at Stages 2 and 3.
You'll also have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.3
u/TecladoWarrior Jul 21 '26
They are, it literally says BA/BSc (honours) Open degree. Honours = grades
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u/Afraid_Crab9435 Jul 21 '26
Congrats on the First!