Sorry, somewhat OT but wanted to chip in on this as I'm actually into my 3rd year of a (hopefully) six year BSc in Mathematics. I find the course material really well presented. I've been taking it far more seriously and enjoying it far more than my very first degree (which I had a hard time of). The mathematics department is considered somewhat 'backward' compared to the others as they're one of the few that mandate the postal submission of 'TMAs' (tutor marked assessments).
You are compelled to do certain computer parts in Mathcad, which isn't too bad if you use Latex. I tend to develop and study using Scipy however and then do final bits in whatever software I need to. I've put up some code for my own use here https://github.com/jaymzcd/oucode/.
Totally agree with the other comment around fees - I'm "locked in" to transitional arrangements meaning my total degree cost will be approx ~£5k. Had that stayed for all I'd have no qualms recommending it; now it's quite a bit more expensive I think you need to weigh up what you expect from it. Still, I think it's been a great decision to go for it; it's hard work combined with a demanding full time job but the glow of the mental accomplishment is great.
I don't exactly need to know how to solve differential equations to build a Facebook tab but it keeps me constantly thinking of new ways to do even simple things. I did use some of the knowledge of t-tests and sampling from my stats course to quantitatively report whether a stats rise after we launched a competition was the cause or if it could be considered random. Not exactly required but it did read and sound impressive on the slides we sent the client.
As an added bonus I also save ~ 30% on my TFL London travel card as you qualify for student support even with the OU; which actually, over a year, accounts for around 60% of my actual module cost!
Sorry, somewhat OT but wanted to chip in on this as I'm actually into my 3rd year of a (hopefully) six year BSc in Mathematics. I find the course material really well presented. I've been taking it far more seriously and enjoying it far more than my very first degree (which I had a hard time of). The mathematics department is considered somewhat 'backward' compared to the others as they're one of the few that mandate the postal submission of 'TMAs' (tutor marked assessments).
You are compelled to do certain computer parts in Mathcad, which isn't too bad if you use Latex. I tend to develop and study using Scipy however and then do final bits in whatever software I need to. I've put up some code for my own use here https://github.com/jaymzcd/oucode/.
Totally agree with the other comment around fees - I'm "locked in" to transitional arrangements meaning my total degree cost will be approx ~£5k. Had that stayed for all I'd have no qualms recommending it; now it's quite a bit more expensive I think you need to weigh up what you expect from it. Still, I think it's been a great decision to go for it; it's hard work combined with a demanding full time job but the glow of the mental accomplishment is great.
I don't exactly need to know how to solve differential equations to build a Facebook tab but it keeps me constantly thinking of new ways to do even simple things. I did use some of the knowledge of t-tests and sampling from my stats course to quantitatively report whether a stats rise after we launched a competition was the cause or if it could be considered random. Not exactly required but it did read and sound impressive on the slides we sent the client.
As an added bonus I also save ~ 30% on my TFL London travel card as you qualify for student support even with the OU; which actually, over a year, accounts for around 60% of my actual module cost!