u/directeurkrennic

I'm looking into starting a BSc in Mathematics (or a joint degree like Maths and Physics/Stats) with the OU, but I work 40 hours a week.

I know advanced math really well. I had a degree but lost in displacement and that's a story for another day. So, the OU curriculum isn't a stranger for me.

I know the official study time guidelines, but I want to hear from people who have actually been in the trenches.

• Did you try to do 120 credits a year, or did you stick to part-time?
• How brutal was the jump in difficulty and time commitment going from Level 1 to Levels 2 & 3?
• Did you basically have to give up all your weekends, or is there a strategic way to stagger the modules so you don't burn out?

Any raw advice or regret-sharing is welcome. Thanks!

P.S. I must need a degree in math for professional reason because I have reached a glass ceiling.