How to become a freelance accountant?
What is an accountant? Accounting is interpreting and evaluating financial information rather than just gathering the information, like a bookkeeper. An accountant reports on this data to help businesses and people better understand their finances and make more informed strategic decisions. This information allows business owners and investors see how a company is doing over […]
What's the difference between accounting and bookkeeping?
Accounting and bookkeeping are both important aspects of managing a business’s finances. Whilst they do seem quite similar at first glance, there are a few main differences. What is accounting? Accounting is interpreting and evaluating financial information rather than just gathering the information, like a bookkeeper. An accountant reports on this data to help businesses […]
Why pursue a career in commercial law?
Becoming a commercial lawyer can be a really fruitful occupation with many perks to the job, so why should you pursue a career in the field? What is commercial law? Commercial law covers a variety of legal services which are designed to support businesses in making money from their products and services. This will […]
Is Access to HE Midwifery a good alternative to become a midwife?
What is a midwife? The word midwife derives from the Latin term ‘obstetrīx’, with obstāre translating to ‘to stand in front of’ and the feminine suffix ‘trīx’. Meaning the ‘obstetrīx’ would literally stand in front of the baby as it was being born. Midwives are specialists when it comes to normal pregnancies and birth with […]
Is Access to HE Nursing a good alternative to become a nurse?
There are many ways in which you can become a nurse, from A Levels to an Access to HE course. This blog will talk you through the different ways you can enter the nursing industry. What qualifications do I need to be a nurse? Most people qualify to be a nurse by studying a nursing […]
Does having a child impact your career?
Having a new-born-child can affect your working life, be that a lack of sleep or simply having to spend more time at work than you’d like. Here at Open Study College, we asked 2,000 working parents with children aged between two and 17 some questions about their return to work after having a child. Getting […]
CIM Level 3: South African student Paige's story
“Even though I’m based in South Africa, thousands of miles away from the UK, it feels like I have the support of OSC whenever I need it, wherever I am. Open Study College is always there.” – Paige, CIM Level 3 Foundation in Professional Digital Marketing student, South Africa. Paige is currently studying a CIM […]
GCSE results day 2023 - what next?
GCSE results day 2023 is approaching, and students across the United Kingdom are eagerly awaiting this significant event that will shape their educational journey. We, at Open Study College, understand the importance of this day and are here to guide you through the process. In this blog, we will answer key questions about GCSE results […]
A Level results day 2023
As students across the United Kingdom eagerly anticipate A Level results day 2023, Open Study College is here to guide you through this crucial milestone. In this comprehensive blog, we will answer key questions about A Level results day, such as when the results will be announced, what to expect on this significant day, how […]
Why study Access to Higher Education Public Services Diploma?
Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Public Services provides you with an alternative route to achieve your dream job. Whether you aspire to a career in the emergency services, legal, or military sectors, this is the course for you. So, here’s why you should study an Access to Higher Education Public Services Diploma… Designed […]