2007-02-16 02:03:16 · 10 answers · asked by charlie 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
suspect all the answers so far are from the USA judging on what they say. In the UK you need to ask the individual university, but qualifications gained through work would be an asset.
2007-02-16 02:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got onto a degree (initially social policy) on the basis that I was 21. I later changed to human biology which I love - I do have a couple of A Levels but was told I didn't need them as I was 21 (21+ makes folks mature students as far as admissions go), however, it has helped me having the studying background. An access course can be really helpful if you don't have many qualifications as it gets you back into studying. I think it depends what subject you want to study - say biology really you need an a level in that subject which is where I have struggled as most students have science backgrounds. All the best to you
2007-02-16 04:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by kaleidoscope_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, discuss it with the Uni you want to go to and see what their entry requirements are for mature students. There are many 'access to higher education' courses available which can enable you to get back into studying and get a suitable entry qualification, so this may be the way to go.
Good luck!
2007-02-16 02:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Marzipan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did an Open University degree which requires no formal qualifications.
A friend I met in my first year only did the Open University Science Foundation Course. She then used her success on this to gain a place on a Pharmacy degree at Brighton University - she is a mature student. She is also now a fully qualified pharmacist - running a whole area of pharmacies for Boots - what a career change in her mid-thirties!
Good luck!
2007-02-16 09:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by FlowerGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Klee,
Yes you can. You will need to do an access to higher education course first. These are run at both Further Education Colleges and Universities.
You might also be able to start adegree by doing the foundation year if the subject is something you have done for a living for a few years like engineering.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
2007-02-16 03:30:50 · answer #5 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always go to a University as a non matriculated student.Are you sure that you do not have many qualifications?
If you graduated from a HS with a decent average, there are many Colleges that you might want to investigate. If you are in HS now, or have graduated, go speak with a Guidance Counselor in school and he or she will be able to evaluate your chances of getting into a particular school. Just don't give up!
2007-02-16 02:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as i understood an older person could get into university on conditional exemption as long as they are over the age of 30 (i think) it might be a different situation where you are but if you contact the institution you would like to attend they would be more than happy to assist you
2007-02-16 02:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you definatly can, having some experience in the subject you want to do helps, but it isnt essential. request a prosepctus and apply that way or call admissions at the university to find out if you are in time to apply this september. good luck with it! its never too late to go to uni.
2007-02-16 06:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Admissions, get an appointment with a Counselor, and you're on your way. You'll find out what options exist and can make an informed, assisted choice about your next step.
Good for you!
2007-02-16 02:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by Zeera 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
but it's up to the individual university. I know someone who got into Cambridge with no A levels.
Call the uni you are interested in and ask them their requirements - they may ask you to do some further study they may not.
2007-02-17 16:00:41 · answer #10 · answered by sashs.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋