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Wed, 10/26/2011 - 18:40The OU appear to have changed their degree routes and titles. When I did my first course in the 80s they offered the titles geology etc. When I recently contacted them regarding completing my second degree, I like you discovered that they now offer Natural Science degrees. Cambridge University offers Natural Sciences too.
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Hi Mike, I'm in a similar
Wed, 11/02/2011 - 01:26Hi Mike,
I'm in a similar situation to you with the OU, I started with S104 Exploring Science & SXR103 practising science last year and I'm about to start S276 Geology next week. All of this was with the intention of doing the full BSc Geosciences with the OU, but I was gutted to find out the last date for getting the degree is December 2014 - I don't think I'd have enough time. Now I've decided the only way is to go to a brick uni and I'm applying for September 2012, but I may not be able to get funding due to having dropped out in the 2nd year of an English degree over 10 years ago, and so may have to stay with the OU as I wouldn't have to pay the new fee system (5k a year to work from home and "teach" yourself.. what the hell?!).
I'm also worried that prospective employers (especially where the mining/exploration industries are big right now such as Australia, Canada and Mongolia) wouldn't necessarily recognise a geology route in a Natural Sciences degree.
However, I'm just hoping that solid work experience, constant application, advice from professional geoscientists and very considered CV writing with an emphasis on my degree pathway will stand up against all the pure geology graduates!
I have been ringing round employers ranging from Centrica to Howe International and have been told the same thing; what they are looking for is some type of relevant experience either before, during or after the degree. I think employers are looking for evidence that an applicant can use the knowledge gained from a degree and apply it in the real world rather than just having that piece of paper.
Good luck!
Alicia.
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Hi Mike, Have a look a
Mon, 11/07/2011 - 00:59Hi Mike,
Have a look a Birkbeck, University of London. They do a distance learning degree in 'pure' geology. I warn you - it is a bit harder than OU.
John
“Civilisation exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.” - Will Durant
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Submitted by Mike on Sun, 06/19/2011 - 14:03.Hi eveyone,
I understand that this might not be the correct place to post this, but im trying to get as much feedback as possible. Some help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a few questions!
Im looking to do a Geology degree with the Open University (Uk), however it appears that all the Geology modules come under the bracket of 'Natural Sciences', so If I were to complete Geology modules I wouldn't be getting a straight Geology degree as such, I would be getting a degree in Natural Sciences specialising in Geology. If this is the case would an employer regard an OU Natural Science degree specialising in Geology as highly as a usual Geology degree obtained from a 'normal' uni???
I can also see that there are over 20 different types of Geology modules so im having trouble chosing which necessary modules I need to include in my degree! Which modules should I be looking to include in my degree that employers would value most highly????? Or should I be including them all??? As you can see i'm having some difficulty designing my degree.
Im not sure what specific career and line of work within Geology I want to get into at the moment. But I want to keep all my options open. Im looking to do a degree which is as close to that of a Geology degree in a 'brick' university.
Sorry for the long post!! I really need some assitance.
Thanks