What is an accountant? Accounting is interpreting and evaluating financial information rather than just gathering the information, like a bookkeeper. An accountant reports on this data to help businesses and people better understand their finances and make more informed strategic decisions. This information allows business owners and investors see how a company is doing over […]
Accounting and bookkeeping are both important aspects of managing a business’s finances. Whilst they do seem quite similar at first glance, there are a few main differences. What is accounting? Accounting is interpreting and evaluating financial information rather than just gathering the information, like a bookkeeper. An accountant reports on this data to help businesses […]
Becoming a commercial lawyer can be a really fruitful occupation with many perks to the job, so why should you pursue a career in the field? What is commercial law? Commercial law covers a variety of legal services which are designed to support businesses in making money from their products and services. This will […]
What is a midwife? The word midwife derives from the Latin term ‘obstetrīx’, with obstāre translating to ‘to stand in front of’ and the feminine suffix ‘trīx’. Meaning the ‘obstetrīx’ would literally stand in front of the baby as it was being born. Midwives are specialists when it comes to normal pregnancies and birth with […]
There are many ways in which you can become a nurse, from A Levels to an Access to HE course. This blog will talk you through the different ways you can enter the nursing industry. What qualifications do I need to be a nurse? Most people qualify to be a nurse by studying a nursing […]
Having a new-born-child can affect your working life, be that a lack of sleep or simply having to spend more time at work than you’d like. Here at Open Study College, we asked 2,000 working parents with children aged between two and 17 some questions about their return to work after having a child. Getting […]
“Even though I’m based in South Africa, thousands of miles away from the UK, it feels like I have the support of OSC whenever I need it, wherever I am. Open Study College is always there.” – Paige, CIM Level 3 Foundation in Professional Digital Marketing student, South Africa. Paige is currently studying a CIM […]
GCSE results day 2023 is approaching, and students across the United Kingdom are eagerly awaiting this significant event that will shape their educational journey. We, at Open Study College, understand the importance of this day and are here to guide you through the process. In this blog, we will answer key questions about GCSE results […]
As students across the United Kingdom eagerly anticipate A Level results day 2023, Open Study College is here to guide you through this crucial milestone. In this comprehensive blog, we will answer key questions about A Level results day, such as when the results will be announced, what to expect on this significant day, how […]
Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Public Services provides you with an alternative route to achieve your dream job. Whether you aspire to a career in the emergency services, legal, or military sectors, this is the course for you. So, here’s why you should study an Access to Higher Education Public Services Diploma… Designed […]