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Multidisciplinary study: the value and benefits
This free course, Multidisciplinary study: the values and benefits, explores the advantages of studying more than one subject and will help you to decide if multidisciplinary study is for you. Featuring videos with students on the Open University’s ‘Open’ qualifications, you will learn about the unique skills you can gain from studying a ...
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Download our Chinese characters learning apps
Dr Qian Kan, Head of Chinese at The Open University, led the development and the update of the Chinese@OU app, which is ready to download. She explains below why it is important to learn Chinese.
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Education & Development
How do Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students experience their undergraduate dissertation module?
What is happening at university that contributes to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students getting lower grades? This article looks at research on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students’ experiences on an undergraduate dissertation module.
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Black History Month 2022 talks
Watch the recorded presentations from The Open University’s Black History Month event in October 2022.
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Five tips for tackling imposter syndrome
Are you feeling like you might not be good enough for university? Higher education students from Cardiff and the Vale College share their tips for overcoming self-doubt.
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Study skills: one-minute tips
Check out our series of one-minute animations exploring revision tips, beating procrastination, what’s involved in a remote exam and other study skills.
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OpenLearn with Working Wales | OpenLearn gyda Cymru'n Gweithio
Free online courses and other learning resources to support Working Wales customers.Cyrsiau ar-lein am ddim ac adnoddau dysgu eraill i gefnogi cwsmeriaid Cymru'n Gweithio.
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Sgiliau Academaidd – Geiriau allweddol mewn teitlau traethodau
Pan fydd traethawd yn cael ei bennu i chi, mae'n bwysig eich bod edrych yn ofalus ar y teitl. Deall y termau allweddol yw'r allwedd i ysgrifennu'n effeithiol.
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Education & Development
Life Launchpad
Life Launchpad brings together a range of engaging resources for secondary school aged pupils.
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Education & Development
EPQs: why give a presentation?
What are the guidelines for the presentation?
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Education & Development
EPQs: finding and using evidence
Finding the evidence that will help you understand a topic or answer a question is an important stage in the research process. And once you have found it, you will need to examine it closely and carefully, to judge how reliable it is and whether it is useful to help you answer your question.
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EPQs: help and tips
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an opportunity for you to work independently on a topic that really interests you or that you think is important. It is equivalent to an A-level qualification. These articles are designed to help you if you are enrolled on an EPQ.