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OPEN LEARNING
This form of learning enables students to be flexible about where, when and how they study. Study is often done at home. Courses are available at all levels from basic education to degree and post-graduate level. Some of the main providers are:
The Open University in Scotland offers a wide selection of courses, across a range of subjects and levels. These include short courses, undergraduate and post graduate degrees, diplomas, individual courses at degree level and professional development in educational qualifications. Full details of all Open University courses are available on-line at www.open.ac.uk/courses
Students study on a part-time basis, mainly at home, and have continual support from their course tutor who is on hand to provide guidance and regular feedback. For most courses no previous qualifications are required and prospective students on low incomes could qualify for a free place. For further details contact:
The Open University in Scotland
10 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh
EH3 7QJ
Tel: 0131 226 3851
Email: scotland@open.ac.uk
Website: www.open.ac.uk/scotland
Open College of the Arts (OCA)caters for those wishing to develop their artistic abilities but who prefer to study mainly from home. Students get regular help from a tutor, either at a local centre or by correspondence.
Subjects include Drawing, Painting, Textiles, Sculpture, Garden and Interior Design, Music, Photography, Writing, History of Art. There are no entry requirements
For further details contact:
OCA Freepost SF10678
Freephone: 0800 731 2116 or see www.oca-uk.com
Further Education CollegesMany Further Education colleges now run courses by flexible or distance learning. Most lead to recognised qualifications such as Highers, SQA modules or Higher National Units.
With flexible learning students attend college at times which suit them. Study by distance learning takes place mainly at home although some assessments and optional tutorials may require students to attend college.
There are usually fees for these courses, but these may be waived for those on benefits.
For further details contact your local FE College (see Colleges in the Borders)
Learning from TV Programmes or the InternetBBC and Channel 4 transmit educational programmes which can be a good starting point if you do not want to attend a course straight away. Some programmes have books and videos as back up materials.
The BBC’s ‘Learning Zone’ transmits a wide range of programmes, including languages, psychology, history, science, technology. Ask for a booklet from BBC Education Information Line Tel: 0870 830 8000 or consult the BBC Learning zone section online at www.bbc.co.uk/learning where you will find a comprehensive range of online learning, support and advice for all ages. Also see The People’s Network, Help Yourself to Leaning, Skillswise and RaW (see Brushing up on reading, writing and numbers)
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