r/OpenUniversity • u/Far_Psychology3270 • 1d ago

Are the estimated hours inaccurate?

Ive seen quite a few people on this sub saying they only needed like 2-3 hours per week to complete their part time degree. I plan to study computer science & artificial intelligence when im 18 in January and 18-20 hours a week sounds very hard to do. Id honestly have no free time. Im also studying Japanese as well so I need time for that.

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u/Admirable-Cow-1132 1d ago

Depends on the module, the level and your existing knowledge. In my maths and stats modules, there were definitely level 1 modules that only took a few hours per week. Maybe more when an assignment or exam was coming up. Level 2 has been much more of a commitment and it rarely takes less than 10 hours per module per week. Level 3 I expect to need the full time estimate at a minimum.

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u/MachinaDoctrina 1d ago

M208 was only 60 units and it was practically a full time job in terms of time commitment.

M140 was a cakewalk with about 2-3hrs a week at 30 units.

It really depends on the course.

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u/HargoJ 21h ago

Had to defer m208 I got so behind. First tma think I got 20% or something. Will try again perhaps year after next. Just finishing mst224 and 30 credits is definitely easier when you fall behind.