As it is a distance learning, I can do it from home in my own time, and the fees are lower as well, reducing my overall cost.

More actual lectures--can be done online, but the tutorial sessions are not 'lectured' based.

No

I've loved it! I'm just about to start my last level (the equivalent to third year at brick uni) and am already considering self-funding another degree. I've learned so much, always supported by the module teams, and feel even more passionate about the subject. Having been out of education or 20 years starting again was very nerve racking but the way the OU takes you gently from Level 1 modules up to Level 3s really helps build your confidence in your subject knowledge and transferable skills. I'd recommend taking the plunge to everyone!

They are all online, but of an excellent standard: the library has online access to a great range of journals and other resources, and provides a wide range of training webinars to ensure students can get the most of it; the STEM online lab is fantastic and really helps fill the gap learning science online could present; the online tutorial system can be a little clunky at times but isn't bad and the actual study resources the uni provides as first rate.

This is where the uni excels in my opinion. Most tutor's really know their subjects inside out, are encouraging, supportive, and more than happy to provide additional help - much more so than the brock uni I attended. And during this Covid period both tutors and the uni in general have been great at communicating, providing reassurance and mitigation to help us all get through

Given the distance learning nature of the university OUSA (the student's union) does a great job of representing us to the uni authorities and then communicating it.

NA - distance learning

Although this is a distance learning university the OUSA encourage a range of online societies, events meetups etc. There is something for everyone, you just have to make the effort to get involved

Like most: The comprehensive, multimedia and up to date study resources that you can study at your own pace within reason. Like least: a few more online tutorials would be helpful

The Careers service provides career coaching, help with CV writing, interview techniques etc. There are regular vacancy newsletters you can sign up for. Additionally many modules have Field Schools etc for practical experience.