Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm currently really struggling with work because of all the responsibilities and overstimulation and debating going back to education so I can have some more control over my schedule and also open up some more career opportunities. I thought OU could be good because it's online so there's less social stress. Specifically interested in doing a Psychology degree with Open University (full-time) because this has been my special interest for years now.
Has anyone done a degree with OU? Would you recommend full-time? Did you find that they were supportive and understanding of autistic people?
I'm currently on my second degree with the OU. It's been a brilliant experience.
I'm also choosing psychology for my specialist subjects.
I did my first degree (English & creative writing) full-time and managed ok. I did no other work though. It needed all my focus. And l did 30 + hours a week.
I hadn't been diagnosed during my first degree. And I struggled a lot with tutorials and stopped attending live ones.
The tutors were great though, and would send over recordings of tutorials etc. You can do these in your own time. There's no pressure to attend live ones.
Now I'm diagnosed, l think I can ask for accommodations. l haven't done though as the way everything's structured is really good.
I highly recommend it. The materials are great and it gives you a positive focus. I'll probably do a masters next!
Good luck with your choice.