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OPEN UNIVERSITY
OPENING DOORS Flexible learning at The Open University
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f you’re looking to develop your career to a senior level, research a fascinating subject or become a leader in your field, then The Open University can help, with world-class postgraduate study that fits around you. As the UK’s biggest university it offers over 30 taught postgraduate programmes including an international recognised MBA. Highly respected by employers, the OU takes a work-based approach to learning. This means that you can put theory into practice straight away, bringing tangible benefits both for you and your employer. OU qualifications are developed by leading academics and industry experts, which ensures that their quality and career relevance will support future career goals. Amongst OU students under 25, one third have started work in a professional occupation within six months of graduating. With lots of choice, flexibility and support, students can study at their own pace – 71 per cent of Open University students are able to continue working while they study. Recent South East MBA graduate Carolyn Roseberry commented on the OU’s flexible approach: “My MBA is a huge achievement for me; as a sole parent I have to work during the day so studying the OU way meant I could study in my own time and fit it around my work and home commitments. The
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organisational skills I have learned on my MBA journey have certainly provided me with better research and written skills and have been invaluable at work every day.” Studying flexibly with the OU is a choice more and more students are making and innovative technology enables people to study where, when and how they want. OU fees include all relevant materials, tuition, assessment and any residential schools and flexible payment options can help you spread the cost of your study. To find out more about postgraduate courses you can visit a special event on Saturday 19 May, from 12.30pm–4pm, at the Jubilee Library, Brighton, BN1 1GE. Tutors from the MBA, MA English, MA Education and MA History programmes will be available to talk about the course content, structure and the knowledge you’ll gain on these programmes. An experienced careers adviser will help you understand the job market and your career potential and general advice on courses, fees and study will also be available. No appointment is necessary, just call in on the day. For further information on the event visit www.openuniversity.co.uk/brightonevent, or email R13-Marketing@open.ac.uk