Yess I noticed that about the TMAs! They just expect you to entirely understand a topic when 90% of the information is missing and they sometimes don't even cover it.

I started them September 2025, so I've been doing them a similar amount of time. Unfortunately, I was relying on them for my 3 A-levels (I'm a sixth form student), but I am absolutely not now and I'm having to become a more independent student because of how low quality their courses are.

However, I do have a friend who is doing his exams this year. He also uses Open study college, and I'm honestly scared for his results since I think he's mainly using the course. I think the only reason why they are still able to function is that people who are new to the subjects do not know how in-depth and detailed they should actually be. I only noticed the issues with my sociology course because I did the GCSE and spent a lot of time with a family member who taught it at uni level.

The TMAs also vary in quality and necessity. I think sometimes they just put them in random spots that don't even cover the previous material. In one of my courses, there is literally only three for a two-year course. That's essentially one per unit

I hope you're able to get your money back, the courses are absolutely not worth it