I am 41 years and my greeters wish is to have a degree. Is it possible ? then if it's possible how can I ?.

Answer 1

Have a look at Open University courses. They are flexible to suit you.

Answer 2

When a mature person decides that maybe it is time for a career change or to take up further education, it is because they feel the need to achieve something in life.

The results mature students have at universities is good, as a result of all the years of other experiences. My advice to you to ask yourself the following questions first;-

What will a degree do for me?

Have I the time to study for a degree 40 hours a week and sometimes a bit more?

What problems will I need to consider on the home front prior to enrolling on a course, and can I sort these out?

Who is going to cover the fees and if you haven't done a full time course before will I be entitled to any other help for living costs?

Ok so you think it's going to get you a better job with more status.

40 hours does sound a lot, but then you need a 120 credits each year for three years. 360 credits in all. Modules of study are worth between 10 and 20 credits. Each year you will need 6 - 20 credit modules. Each lecture module is at least 2 hours 30 minutes long plus one Seminar group of at least 2 hours and 30 minutes long. It is customary to do 3 modules a Semesta and whilst this only equates to 15 hours in a classroom, you are expected to study and read a lot to make up the hours.

Time away from the classroom or lecture hall could well be spent in the library, out on a research task, at home and using your PC. Is it possible this will interfere with family life.

Some people think students have a rosy lifestyle, but this is not necessarily true. Certainly by the end of studies some have debts and throughout the duration of there studies some students find that trying to stay consistent with their grades is a problem.

If you have a meaningful job at present could you not discuss a study release programme with your employer so that maybe you could do your degree over a longer period of time. He may even be willing to fund it, if it is work related. If I were you I would seriously tote up the pros and cons of the financial aspects here as you don't want to become any worse off.

Whatever degree route you take the cost is competitive, to keep living costs low approach your local university first and ask for a prospectus.

Don't worry about qualifications for entry, these are likely to be wavered in view of experience. At worst expect to do a maths test or be requested to take GCSE maths or begin an HEFC course prior to a degree in core subjects.

Good luck and ignore those who insult you.

Answer 3

Im 41...42 in September, I started my degree with the Open University last year.

Things to consider:

Are you motivated enough?(Going back to education when you havent done it in a while can be a bit daunting at first, you'll need to perservere until you get the hang of it)

There are pros and cons with doing a degree online, mainly that it can be as flexible as you are but that you need to be rigid in your approach to studying, you can become lazy since there are few time restrictions as to when you finish your degree and become complacent. My advice is to have a timetable and stick to it.

Do you have enough spare time? (anything between 10-20 hrs per week was enough for me, of course it depends which courses you take)

Do you have the resources? (Some help is available if you arent working or working part time)

The best advice I can think of though is talk to people who have done the same thing. There are conferences on the OU website where you can connect with like minded people for support and advice.

P.S. If I can do it anyone can....go for it!!

Answer 4

Absolutely. If you have any A-levels or equivalents, check the UCAS website to see what is available in your area of interest. Generally speaking 2 A-levels should get you in somewhere, but obviously entry requirements differ by subject studied, and university.

If you don't have A-levels or equivalent qualifications, you could consider Access courses. These are part-time study courses, that generally last 2 years, and are offered by most further education colleges - check out your local college. These are targtetted towards a general are of study (eg. social sciences) and if you pass, you will be elligible for most degrees in that subject area.

If you fall somewhere in between (eg. one A-level) many universities are offering Foundation courses, which are one year courses that, if you pass, would get you on to a degree course.

Age - NOT AN ISSUE. Mature students constitute a growing part of the undergraduate population.

If you are already in the position of having at least one A-level, and you want to start studying this year (in September) you need to get on the ball now, because the universities are filling their places now. A-level results come out on the 16th of August, and the "Clearing" process gets going in earnest then: you will be able to directly apply for places still available then, so find out what the arrangements are for the institutions you are interested in studying at.

Good luck - degree study is a genuinely rewarding experience for those genuinely interested in study.

Answer 5

well done, and it is never impossible try an open university course

www.open.ac.uk
there are various start dates you don't need any qualifications to sstart. But with a degree you do need 300 points which you can get by doing a diploma in your area look at the above website. I am starting a course in october which will give me anew career in web design and i am only 27 with 3 children Good luck for the future.

Answer 6

41years old? and you think you are too old? You must be joking! Of course you are not too old. You are NEVER too old to learn. Try Open University so many people do that from home.Do it. Try at least. Even if you dont succeed it wont matter your life doesnt hang on it but if you do you will be the happiest person alive. Good luck. Try Open University You see the adverts in the papers on the computer and in the libraries.
If you want to do it in a class go to the library and pick up a pamphlet on all the classes available. I admire you for wanting to do something worthwhile!!!

Answer 7

The fact that you are semi literate and do not seem to know what you want to study, but just want a degree, should not deter you. If you can afford it, there are plenty of British establishments - and the OU which means you don't even have to bother going out of the house - who would welcome your contribution.

Most of the people on my course are thick as pigshit, dull, have no ambition, drive or direction and only a passing acquaintence with the written word.

If you really want to fit in, practice saying "whatever" and texting your "m8s" during lectures, while chewing open mouthed and looking surly.

Answer 8

At the university where I go, there is a large percentage of mature age students.

People are coming back alter in life a lot more often now to get degrees. If you are looking for new job prospects, then make sure you choose something you'd like to do for a living.

If not, go for interest value. The world is your oyster and you can achieve anything you set your heart to!

Answer 9

Try Indra Gandhi Open University

Answer 10

Of course it can come true - these days anyone of any age can get a degree as long as they are motivated, can afford to etc etc. Do your research and find a good course though. I agree the Open University are great and very flexible - you can choose courses to suit etc. Good luck.

Answer 11

YES!!! Go for it!! If you don't have the required A-levels to go to university you can do an 'access to higher education' course which will give the the qualifications you need to go to uni. Most colleges run these and are quite flexible, eg, you can go just one night a week if you work full time.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!xxxxx