the open university
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Open University
Study Engineering Study Engineering A Different WayA Different Way
Les JohnstoneLes Johnstone
The Open University
Established more than 30 yearsEstablished more than 30 years Currently >150000 students Currently >150000 students Regional Presence in LeedsRegional Presence in Leeds Local Study CentresLocal Study Centres Student Groups have local tutorsStudent Groups have local tutors
Degrees Offered
BScBSc BSc (Hons) TechnologyBSc (Hons) Technology BSc (Hons) ICTBSc (Hons) ICT B.Eng B.Eng M.EngM.Eng MSc Technology ManagementMSc Technology Management MSc Computing for Commerce & IndustryMSc Computing for Commerce & Industry
Benefits of OU Study
Combine work and studyCombine work and study Combine with family lifeCombine with family life Combine with training programmesCombine with training programmes Meet complex work patterns Meet complex work patterns Accessible anywhere in the worldAccessible anywhere in the world Develops self reliance and motivationDevelops self reliance and motivation
Course Delivery byDistance Learning
Hard Copy (texts, CDs, videos etc)Hard Copy (texts, CDs, videos etc) Software (appropriate to course)Software (appropriate to course) Internet (access to materials, conferences, Internet (access to materials, conferences,
submission of assignments, course submission of assignments, course websites)websites)
Tutorials (Face to Face, telephone and Tutorials (Face to Face, telephone and online)online)
Assessment Criteria
Tutor Marked AssignmentsTutor Marked Assignments Computer Marked AssignmentsComputer Marked Assignments ExaminationsExaminations
OU Courses
Courses can be 10, 15, 30 or 60 pointsCourses can be 10, 15, 30 or 60 points 30 point courses expect about 7-8 hours per 30 point courses expect about 7-8 hours per
week to study (week to study (Full time degree students gain 120 points per Full time degree students gain 120 points per year)year)
Typical students study 60 points a year Typical students study 60 points a year when combined with work or family or when combined with work or family or circumstances.circumstances.
Degree Structure
BSc needs 300 pointsBSc needs 300 points BSc (Hons) needs 360 pointsBSc (Hons) needs 360 points MEng needs 420 pointsMEng needs 420 points MSc has a similar structureMSc has a similar structure
All Honours Degrees are classified as 1All Honours Degrees are classified as 1stst, , 22ndnd or 3 or 3rdrd Class Class
Degree Profiles - Themes
General EngineeringGeneral Engineering Information & Communications Information & Communications
TechnologiesTechnologies EnvironmentEnvironment DesignDesign Built EnvironmentBuilt Environment MechanicsMechanics
Level 1 Courses
T172 Working with our environment (30 points)T172 Working with our environment (30 points) T173 Engineering the future (30 points)T173 Engineering the future (30 points) TXR174 Technology in Action (Residential)(10 TXR174 Technology in Action (Residential)(10
points)points) T175 Networked Living (30 points)T175 Networked Living (30 points) T191 Personal & Career Development (15 points)T191 Personal & Career Development (15 points) Other Faculty Courses MST121, M150, S103 etcOther Faculty Courses MST121, M150, S103 etc
Level 2 and 3 Courses
In excess of 40 Courses available as part of In excess of 40 Courses available as part of Technology DegreeTechnology Degree
Degree finishes with final year projectDegree finishes with final year project Specific Degree Profiles for named degrees and for Specific Degree Profiles for named degrees and for
Engineering Council RecognitionEngineering Council Recognition Hundreds of courses available across other faculties – Hundreds of courses available across other faculties –
Languages, Business, Science, Maths, Humanities, Languages, Business, Science, Maths, Humanities, Law etc (Bespoke degrees to match employers needs)Law etc (Bespoke degrees to match employers needs)
Conclusions
OU Degrees are a good match to combine OU Degrees are a good match to combine study with work and family lifestudy with work and family life
The OU Teaching materials are second to The OU Teaching materials are second to none.none.
The successful combination of work and The successful combination of work and study can make our graduates very study can make our graduates very employable.employable.
Contact us
Visit Visit http://engineering.open.ac.ukhttp://engineering.open.ac.uk Phone Leeds Office 01132 451466Phone Leeds Office 01132 451466 Email Email [email protected]@open.ac.uk General Info visit General Info visit www.open.ac.ukwww.open.ac.uk My email [email protected] email [email protected]