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Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying to study for a PhD in psychology

...open this link in a new window or tab so you can return to OpenLearn when you are ready.) Taught academic degrees MSc or MA – Study for a Masters degree usually consists of a combination of taught modules and an independent research project, written up in a dissertation of about 20,000 words. There is a fixed study programme, usually for one year fulltime or two years...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Hadrian's Rome
History & The Arts

Hadrian's Rome

...Open University course A340 The Roman empire...Hadrian's Rome: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of types of evidence for Hadrianic Rome, including literary sources, inscriptions, coins and buildings describe the impact Hadrian had upon the appearance of the city of Rome compare and...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...Open University by visiting our online prospectus...School geography: exploring a definition: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: open up and ‘map’ geography and the ways the subject is understood (and sometimes misunderstood) examine ways in which the subject is under pressure – especially with regard to the ‘chasm’ that is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
Who belongs to Glasgow?
Society, Politics & Law

Who belongs to Glasgow?

...source unknown) © (left) City of Glasgow; (middle) Courtesy: The Citizen; (right) source unknown Figure 5 Contrasting images of Glasgow as European City of Culture in 1990: the official slogan, re-interpreted to highlight marginalised interests and concern over spending The economy of Glasgow has undergone a major transformation since the inter-war period. In common with...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
The science of nuclear energy
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of nuclear energy

...sources of that radioactivity here. Well, Sam does. We have some bananas. So if I put the Geiger counter next to them, they’re getting a few clicks. So they are contributing to the background. We’re going to get more clicks if I put the Geiger counter next to Sam’s watch. You can hopefully hear there. We’re getting quite a few more clicks. That’s because Sam’s...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Seeing the light
Science, Maths & Technology

Seeing the light

...sources such as text and video demonstrate mathematical skills appropriate to making energy calculations about solar panels...Seeing the light: 1 Light - We will begin by watching the first part of a specially commissioned Open University/Channel 4 television programme about our homes which features The Times architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff. The programme, The Secret...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Children’s experiences with digital technologies
Education & Development

Children’s experiences with digital technologies

...Open University course E232 Exploring childhood and youth. It has been designed by Dr Christothea Herodotou, a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) for the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University. Christothea has studied children and mobile technologies in several projects funded by the British Academy and the British Educational Research Association,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Health and safety in the laboratory and field
Science, Maths & Technology

Health and safety in the laboratory and field

...open Appendix A. Clickto open Appendix B...Health and safety in the laboratory and field: 4.1 First aid - It is not required that students be trained in first aid. It is, however, important that a first aid kit is carried when you are likely to be away from immediate assistance. First aid must be rendered at once, and medical and relief help should be sought if necessary....
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr