I'll be 25 when the course starts. I have D in Alevel English. 10 GCSES at grade C. But only have D in GCSE Maths which seems be a bit of a problem.
When I was at school i didn't like thought of uni but i want to do it now. I could do a Access course. do you choose the subject of access courses or are general studies focused.
I should probably contact the unis I know, but i don't think I know enough about what I'm talking about to contact them! Help please!!
2007-02-06 23:41:26 · 7 answers · asked by Vix 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'm interested in studying Third World Development.
2007-02-06 23:49:59 · update #1
If you can, have a look on some Uni websites to get an idea of what skills they are after for the course you are interested in. As you are classed as a mature student they may accept you on the basis of your life experience, but the majority of unis prefer it if you have studied within the past 5 years and that you have at least a 'C' at gcse level for Maths and English. If it is only your maths gcse that is stopping you from directly applying to uni, then have a look at local colleges to see if they do an evening class. I am 26 so classed as a mature student and I'm in the middle of an access course and going to uni in September. The subjects I am studying are Sociology, Biology, Psychology and Criminology, but my college offers a wide variety of topics that you can choose from. If you have a local college that offers an access course, phone them and see if you can make an appointment with a student advisor, or even the tutor that runs the access course itself, they will advise you with what topics would be best for you to take, what the course will be like etc. For me the access course has been brilliant, I probably could have applied directly to uni with the qualifications and experience that I already had, but I hadn't studied academically for 4 years and was lacking in self confidence and had forgotten how to do things, like write an essay or structure a report. The support I have had from the tutors on my course has boosted my self confidence greatly and I now have no concerns about going to uni, in fact I'm really looking forward to going. Also, if you do the access course they will help you apply to uni through ucas, which was great for me as I had no idea at all what I was meant to put in the personal statement!
I wish you the best of luck with which ever route you decide to take and I hope my waffling has been of some help!
2007-02-09 08:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by Danielle H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i used to do an access course a few years ago, and passed in the end. as in regards to your query, access courses are different from a-levels. yes you get to choose what you want to do, but rather choose from a range of subjects, you choose an area such as business, law, media, art and design for example and you study it in more detail. some unis do offer access courses, but there are also colleges who do them as well. do a search on the web for locations, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses to contact admissions staff. when you phone them up, tell them you are interested in doing an access course but don't know where to start. they'd ask things like what your previous qualifications are, what skills do you have, what career or job you are hoping to go into, what do you intend to do after you finish, questions like that. don't worry about it- there are many people, who didn't do well at school but of whom have gone onto college and higher education. if you need any further assistance, then don't hesistate in emailing me. otherwise, best of luck!
2007-02-07 00:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im doing an access course now and im in my second yr hoping to go uni in september. You choose the courses you want to study, you can study full or part time. Contact your local college they will assist you further.
hope this helps and good luck
2007-02-06 23:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by tamtam 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 25 you count as a mature student and therefore your past grades are largely irrelevant.
Contact the Universities directly and ask for advice, stating your situation as you have done here. If you look at a University's website, try to find an 'Admissions' correspondance address (usuallu under 'Prospective Students'). They are usually pretty quick to email a response.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
2007-02-06 23:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with the Open University
http://www.open.ac.uk/
No Entry requirements and loads of courses and qualifications to choose from
2007-02-06 23:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by theearlof87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u shld go 2 uni, age was never a problem! no matter how old u r, its education!! its actually gr8 that u have decided 2 join a uni! gr8 decision! im actually enjoying my uni life! im still a freshman and it does get tough at times but its nice!! gd luck
2016-05-24 02:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about writing down what degree you want to do? How is anybody supposed to help you without any information?
2007-02-06 23:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋