So far so good. I hope that the next years will be good as the past ones. Obviously they can improve under many aspects, such as the easy of surfing their website, that to be honest results quite confusing in some parts. They can also try to keep even more uptdate the material especially in a subject costantly evolving like Computer Science.

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So far I have had no bad experiences. When I asked for help or support they always answered sometime in few hours, sometimes in few days. They also migrated all my credits from Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT (W36) to BSc (Honours) Cyber Security (R60) in few days and without any complications.

I have started to study at the OU for a Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT (W36). I achieved the Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT, corresponding to the first year, with no problems at all. The modules were not so difficult, and I also got the Comptia A+ certification while I was studying at the OU. I really appreciate the materials they send you for every module, at least during the first year. During the second you will not get paper books for every module, but honestly we are talking about a bachelor in cybersecurity, so study all online hands on make sense.

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Started another degree after studying at Aberystwyth to do something more analytical but couldn't afford to go back to University so this was the next best option. Overall very pleased with the helpfulness of the staff and the books provided. However, it isn't easy and you have to really be motivated and determined to make yourself work. If you are the sociable type, you may struggle. You can always meet people via the facebook groups and tutorials but of course, this doesn't really compare to meeting people daily in a red brick University though. This is a great alternative if you want a degree but don't want to or can't afford to go to University, or if you want to work full time and get a degree.

Good considering that it is distance learning.

My tutors have been excellent and the University provides a great deal of support.

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There is more now than there has been previously. Not a great choice but as this is distance learning it does the best it can.

The majority of the work you have to teach yourself, they provide the books and you do the reading and you are regularly assessed through essays and exams. All of my modules have had tutorials so I can see people face to face and have been great so far.

OK so I haven't finished my degree yet but my employer is impressed that I am gaining work experience and getting a degree at the same time. It looks good on your CV as shows that you have the determination and self motivation.

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