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Planning your study
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- » Computer requirements
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- » Course materials
- » Textbooks
- » Assessment
- » Recognising previous learning
- » Sending in your work
- » Exam information
- » Regulation and policy
- » Terminology and general information
- » What if I need more help?
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Planning your study
Workload
Most people are studying with us part-time, and some courses only accept students on a part-time basis.
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Recognising previous learning
Open Polytechnic has two ways to recognise your existing levels of self-learning, previous formal learning or work experience. For some courses and programmes, you can apply for accelerated assessment, while for others, you can apply to have your learning cross credited.
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Exam information
In this section you will find important information about sitting exams with Open Polytechnic. You will need to find out if your course requires an exam and check out our exam timetables and venues as soon as you can. Exam dates and times are not flexible so you'll need to plan for it.
Terminology and general information
Most of our courses are blended, which means you will be sent printed material that is supported online through our Online Campus.
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Computer requirements
If you study a diploma or degree at Open Polytechnic, you will need access to a computer with internet. This means you can:
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Course materials
When your course starts, we will send you printed course materials by post.
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Assessment
Assessment is the way we determine whether you have met the learning outcomes of your course or not.
Sending in your work
When you have finished your assessment, you need to send it back to us for marking.
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Regulation and policy
We have regulations and policies that relate to all aspects of your involvement with us:
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What if I need more help?
If you need help or advice about studying with Open Polytechnic or what enrolment choice is best for you, contact us.
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