Is there a subject you always wished you’d studied? Maybe you want to take steps in achieving your dream career. Perhaps you want to take a course in order to get that well deserved promotion. Home learning is a convenient way of studying for everyone. It enables you to study for a recognised course or […]
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Can I Get to University Without A Levels?
Although A Levels are primarily for those seeking to get into university, yes it is possible to get to university without A levels and qualify for a university course. An Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) course is a flexible way of getting into university and suits those who are returning to education. What […]
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Introducing our Chairman Mark Rutter
At Open Study College, we pride ourselves on having a fantastic team, all with a wealth of experience, not just in their field of expertise, but across the education sector. No more so than our founder and chairman Mark Rutter, who set up Open Study College back in 2007 alongside his daughter Samantha and close […]
5 benefits of studying online
With the country facing a hugely uncertain time, many of us are now starting to adjust to life at home seven days a week! A number of people are unable to work and many of you will be home schooling for the first time. If you’re starting to get frustrated or looking for something to […]
How to become a counsellor
With people talking openly about mental health on the rise, asking for help has become less taboo and counsellors are becoming more in demand. A career in counselling is the perfect path to take if you are looking for a job with more flexibility. Often, counsellors are self employed and can work for themselves. As […]
6 Essential tips to be more productive whilst you work or study from home
At a time where we have to be as careful as we can, a huge number of us have been asked to work from home. For many of us, it’s much harder to work from home as it is the place where we go after work to relax. Not only will these tips make your […]
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COVID-19: Open Study College Student Updates
Keep up to date with the latest news on the Coronavirus and how it might affect you. Updated 3rd April 2020 We have today received further clarification from Ofqual in relation to A Level and GCSE students who will no longer be able to sit their exams this summer. For private candidates, there is still […]
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During COVID-19 – we’re here for you
Our staff, students and colleagues in the education industry are part of the OSC family and we want to let you know that during these uncertain times, we are here for you. We have all been keeping an eye on the news and Government advice regarding COVID-19 and we want to reassure you that at […]
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Social Media and Our Mental Health
Social media is firmly embedded into our society, with many of us using these platforms for personal and business use. With so much of our time lived out through digital devices and social networking platforms, how can we ensure that we maintain some sense of balance and protect our mental health at the same time? […]
An equal world is an enabled world – International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day gives us an opportunity each year to step back and reflect on the businesses we work in, and consider how they support and encourage women to flourish in their careers. It’s also a great time to take learnings from other businesses around the world. Our CEO, Samantha, is passionate about championing women […]