Health, Sports & Psychology
One minute methods - twin studies
Learn how twins provide a natural experiment to investigate the relative importance of genes and environment on development. ...Transcript.
Science, Maths & Technology
Discover Mercury: Why study Mercury?
What is it about Mercury that rewards a closer look?... Transcript
Education & Development
Are you ready to study for a Professional Doctorate?
To find out whether you are eligible to apply for a Professional Doctorate at The Open University, please complete the following questions...Find out more about The Open University’s Social work qualifications. [Banner to enter the interactive] Click on the image above, to start your interactive experience... Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser....
Society, Politics & Law
Developing reading skills in relation to the Social Sciences
...study in Sociology...Developing reading skills in relation to the Social Sciences: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: read Social Science materials critically and effectively...Developing reading skills in relation to the Social Sciences: 1 Developing reading skills - John Clarke and course team member Ross Fergusson, look at ......
Digital & Computing
Boost your Business, Computing and IT Skills
...skills will improve your career options. These FREE business and management, computing and IT courses from The Open University address the UK’s skills shortage and will open doors to better opportunities...Update your IT and Computing Skills Skilled IT professionals are very much in demand and Computing and IT is a rapidly growing sector of employment. Gain more digital...
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Education & Development
Academic Skills - Key words in essay titles
When you’re assigned an essay, it’s important to look at the title closely. Understanding key terms is the key to writing effectively...Here’s a rundown of some common essay title keywords. @@PLUGINFILE@@/essay-keywords-eng-1447118.h5p Analyse Requires an answer that takes apart an idea, concept or statement in order to consider all the factors it consists of. Answers...
Education & Development
Why do a project as part of your study?
...study experience and a different way to learn some very valuable skills. But it can take some getting used to. Projects take different forms. You will probably do some small projects as an assignment in a module, either on your own, or working together with your fellow students. You might also have had some small project activities at school, because it isn’t just...
Education & Development
Study online and find a subject that inspires you
...study, supported distance and open learning for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and qualifications. OpenLearn is the home of free online learning offered by the OU. There are hundreds of flexible courses that players can combine with a busy training and match schedule. ...[PFA NI and the OU logos] Free courses for the football community in NI We're providing a...