Is it possible...

 

I did go college but I did not finish the course.

 

I got kicked out for low grades, I got too used to just being smart and getting good results in tests from school. College ect you actually have to work...

 

I left school in 2007 with 3 A*'s, 3 A's 3 B's, 3 C's and an E.

 

I don't think the college will have me back and I don't want to go back.

 

I am playing with the idea of going uni though for business studies. I never did this at GCSE but I have a real life passion for it.

 

Is it possible?

Is it possible...

 

 

Of course it's possible.

 

Rather than have the under 25's languishing on the dole the government will accept anyone into university. Then you can then spend a couple of years or more hidden away from the dole figures incurring a sizeable debt you'll have to pay off if you ever get the chance to have a job.

 

A degree is no longer a guarantee of a good job far too may people now obtain a degree to give it any credibility. Also remember the rich rewards and glittering prizes don't go to those who put their nose to the grindstone and study and work hard, they go to those with the guile and wit to exploit the knowledge others have acquired.

The short answer is no. You can't get into Uni on GCSE's alone.

 

The long answer is, you'll basically need to do something else first, and my advice is that you go down the OU route and do your A Levels. You could probably get them done in a year. Then you could go to Uni.

 

Ignore anyone who says Degrees have no credibility. That's incorrect. It's very much a case of what the degree is and which University. If you choose the right degree, at the right University, then it will definitely hold value.

 

Also ignore anyone trying to frighten you with the debts. Put it this way, you will never have bailiffs knocking on your door trying to recover Uni debt. The way it works is they only start taking repayments once you're actually earning, and it starts off very low. I'm on £20k~ (I don't disclose actual salary) and I think I'm paying about £20 a month. Crippling debts? Hardly.

Friend of mine has a Master's in journalism and could barely find work for a while. He's ok now, he's found a niche managing a gaggle of paralegals for a local law firm - but for a while he couldn't find anything at all. If you're overqualified for a job, people won't hire you because they know you'll move on to something better as soon as you can. YMMV.

 

If you're already in this trade, reputation and portfolio count for a lot more than a degree, except when applying for a job with a large company where you have to go through a HR department before coming into contact with their designers/developers.

Edited September 25, 201114 yr by Renaissance-Design

3Bs, 3Cs and an E ... yeah really smart there. Got kicked out for low grades, very smart again. Then you can't be bothered to put the work in and want to go and do "business studies" at uni.

3Bs, 3Cs and an E ... yeah really smart there. Got kicked out for low grades, very smart again. Then you can't be bothered to put the work in and want to go and do "business studies" at uni.

 

Oh wow who turned the nob magnet on...

 

I work 75-90 hours a week. Don't tell me about working hard bro.

 

If I am awake I am working in the week I have 3 lines of work and run them all. I have 8 people that work for me.

 

I got fed up of the school/college route and foolishly just stopped putting the work in. Picked the wrong courses and got to a point where I didn't care about it.

Friend of mine has a Master's in journalism and could barely find work for a while. He's ok now, he's found a niche managing a gaggle of paralegals for a local law firm - but for a while he couldn't find anything at all. If you're overqualified for a job, people won't hire you because they know you'll move on to something better as soon as you can. YMMV.

 

If you're already in this trade, reputation and portfolio count for a lot more than a degree, except when applying for a job with a large company where you have to go through a HR department before coming into contact with their designers/developers.

 

TBH its the experience I want.

 

Uni would honestly be a break right now.

 

I'm not bothered about the debts ect its not real debt. Its a few years off to find yourself I want. I think it would be fun.

The short answer is no. You can't get into Uni on GCSE's alone.

 

The long answer is, you'll basically need to do something else first, and my advice is that you go down the OU route and do your A Levels. You could probably get them done in a year. Then you could go to Uni.

 

Ignore anyone who says Degrees have no credibility. That's incorrect. It's very much a case of what the degree is and which University. If you choose the right degree, at the right University, then it will definitely hold value.

 

Also ignore anyone trying to frighten you with the debts. Put it this way, you will never have bailiffs knocking on your door trying to recover Uni debt. The way it works is they only start taking repayments once you're actually earning, and it starts off very low. I'm on £20k~ (I don't disclose actual salary) and I think I'm paying about £20 a month. Crippling debts? Hardly.

 

I'm not worried about the debt as you say its not real debt is it.

 

I think the OU idea could work! Its just finding the time to get it done though

 

Certainly look into it though.

I think the OU idea could work! Its just finding the time to get it done though

 

"If you want to get something done, give it to someone who's busy."

Also ignore anyone trying to frighten you with the debts. Put it this way, you will never have bailiffs knocking on your door trying to recover Uni debt. The way it works is they only start taking repayments once you're actually earning, and it starts off very low. I'm on £20k~ (I don't disclose actual salary) and I think I'm paying about £20 a month. Crippling debts? Hardly.

 

Granted it's not the same as other debts. It should be viewed more like a 'tax' and is only payable once you earn above a certain level.

 

But don't think the student loan company will just let you off! Since the system changed recently it is quite conceivable that you could leave uni with up to £50,000 worth of student loan, plus other debts you might acrue if you are not careful. After uni interest will also be added to the loan.

 

Add that to the 3/4 years of lost earnings, along with the fact it still might not land you a job in the current climate (I should know, my wife has a law degree and it hasn't been plain sailing for her) I would say you should at least give it careful thought.

 

Count the cost and if you feel it is worth it go ahead.

Edited September 25, 201114 yr by oakleaves

You'd need to apply through clearing, you'd essentially be applying with 0 UCAS points though as GCES's don't count so it would be very difficult and would depend entirely on the institution that you're applying to.

 

Its not impossible though, I got accepted into uni with 0 UCAS points through clearing.

You'd need to apply through clearing, you'd essentially be applying with 0 UCAS points though as GCES's don't count so it would be very difficult and would depend entirely on the institution that you're applying to.

 

Its not impossible though, I got accepted into uni with 0 UCAS points through clearing.

 

Was it a good move in your case? Are you glad you went?

Oh wow who turned the nob magnet on...

 

I work 75-90 hours a week. Don't tell me about working hard bro.

 

If I am awake I am working in the week I have 3 lines of work and run them all. I have 8 people that work for me.

 

I got fed up of the school/college route and foolishly just stopped putting the work in. Picked the wrong courses and got to a point where I didn't care about it.

 

If you want to start a **** contents show me the wall. If you picked the wrong courses why didn't you go and pick something else at the time. As you "claim" to be the smart one not me.

 

All you done in your first post is claim how smart you are yet you ditch or quit everything you "claimed" to have done.

 

Anyone who "claims" to be working 75-90 hours a week does not know not to delegate to the "claimed" 8 staff he has working for him. Also why would you want to go to uni and add to your "claimed" current work load... sniff sniff

 

Mod Edit: please tone down your replies because you are upsetting people.

Edited September 28, 201114 yr by Wickham

Well I had fun for 4 years, but I highly doubt having a degree or my HND has made any bearing on my career. The only downside is it left me with £7000 of debt (which is very low, I freelanced and probably got employed after based on freelance work). I also find people perceive you as being 'intelligent' if you went to uni (and passed) sometimes people will say 'you went to uni, what does xyz mean?' etc.

Also, forgot to mention in last post, I believe fees are totally different if you are in England or Scotland, unless I'm mistaken?

 

Ste, where you from?

Yeah I went to uni in Scotland, its free if you're Scottish. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12880840

Access to higher Education or certain universities accept students on a foundation year with successful completion leading to entry in the first year of a Hons degree. But good luck with the fee.