A-Levels?
David Lee
job (I work with computers so experience counts at this stage more than
quals). I know at some point not having A-Levels/Degree might adversly
effect my chances of a better job, so I want to do my a-levels before my
brain is completely out of "study mode".
Now that they are split into AS and A levels, would I have to do an AS first
then a A? Anyone know if the OU does a-levels by home study? If not, where
can I do a-levels at home? I'm quite used to working on my own. I'm
studying for computing qualifications, and I did a couple GCSEs by home
study too..
dave
mike james
first
> then a A? Anyone know if the OU does a-levels by home study? If not,
where
> can I do a-levels at home? I'm quite used to working on my own. I'm
> studying for computing qualifications, and I did a couple GCSEs by home
> study too..
>
> dave
>
The problem is with course work which has to be authenticated.
Phone the relevant exam board and talk to them about it - they are very
helpful.
An easier way is to ask if a local school etc will take you for the exam and
the course work.
My son did this for Chemistry (didn't go to lessons but did go to
practicals) but did electronics 100% on his own including course work.
mikej
Matt
Simply go to the this page:
http://www-icdl.open.ac.uk/courses_list.ihtml?&level=Secondary&qual_type=A/A
2/AS%20Level
And you will find a list of all the A-Levels you can study by distance
learning in the UK. Listed Alphabetically by subject, and then within that
by institution.
Some require some face-to-face time, some don't. You can't take all
subjects by distance learning but you'll see that most are there.
I'm in a similar situation to yourself. I have been promoted throughout my
12 professional years and have only been judged by my experience. I've now
got to a stage where I want to be working for global corporations at a high
level, and I'm finding that I'm being overlooked due to my lack in academic
qualifications. They don't just want a BA/BSc, they're looking for an
MA/MSc. It's back to school for me!
Good luck.
Matt
Matt
old A LEVEL into the two years. I think the reason they do this is because
(as you did) some people drop out of A Levels and at least this way they get
a qualification if they got half way. Probably also so 17 yr olds can take
5 subjects to AS and continue 3 to A2.
alanG
<davi...@gray-dawes.co.uk> wrote:
>I dropped out of college during my a-levels and now work in a pretty decent
>job (I work with computers so experience counts at this stage more than
>quals). I know at some point not having A-Levels/Degree might adversly
>effect my chances of a better job, so I want to do my a-levels before my
>brain is completely out of "study mode".
>
>Now that they are split into AS and A levels, would I have to do an AS first
>then a A? Anyone know if the OU does a-levels by home study?
No but they do a diploma computing award for 120 points of work. That
could possibly be done in a single year but IMO would be better spread
over 2.
> If not, where
>can I do a-levels at home? I'm quite used to working on my own. I'm
>studying for computing qualifications, and I did a couple GCSEs by home
>study too..
>
>dave
>
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Carrie Carrison
posted to uk.education.home-education and stamped "13:36:02, Thu, 16 May
2002", mike james <mike....@infomax.demon.co.uk> writes
>> Now that they are split into AS and A levels, would I have to do an AS
>first
>> then a A? Anyone know if the OU does a-levels by home study? If not,
>where
>> can I do a-levels at home?
Wherever your home is :-) You don't need to be registered on a course of
any kind.
>I'm quite used to working on my own. I'm
>> studying for computing qualifications, and I did a couple GCSEs by home
>> study too..
>>
>> dave
>>
>You can do AS/A2 levels at home if you can get an exam center to take you.
There is also the option of taking the exam at the 'London Open Centres'
where people studying at home can sit the exams without having to sit at
a 'local centre' (i.e. school or college). Both AQA and Edexcel run such
a centre. I don't know about OCR and WJEC. These centres are exam
centres only, they only exist at exam time and don't handle anything to
do with tuition or coursework.
>The problem is with course work which has to be authenticated.
Yes, this is the main problem but it is surmountable! :-) You would need
to have a close look at the coursework requirements for your chosen
subjects at the various boards, and then make sure the full requirements
for authentication are met. Note that authentication is different from
supervision.
>Phone the relevant exam board and talk to them about it - they are very
>helpful.
I would second this. Check out the websites and when ringing, ask for
the Private Candidates department. The subject officers are also
efficient. This may sound surprising in Britain today, but it's true. I
think the reason is that boards have thousands of schools as their
customers, and they need to pay people who have a bit of sense and skill
to deal with enquiries, because otherwise their telephone lines will be
completely jammed :-)
Also I'd advise an early start researching what you need! :-)
HTH
Carrie
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Matt
point. So if you then take two years, you will be looking at completion in
2005.
I am currently looking at attending an Access course but want to supplement
it with A-Level study. I have just been informed that the success rate via
DIstance Learning/Flexistudy is lower than with those that take A-Levels via
night classes.
Just my $0.02 worth.
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Why not just do an OU degree?
nan
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David Lane
Under 21 you won't be classed as a mature student and therefore you will
have to take the traditional route. But over the age of 21 you can start a
degree at most institutions and avoid the A-level route. It will save
yourself a number of years, lots of money and willnot be a drawback.
You will be accepted - I'm the admissions tutor for a degree at a West
Yorkshire university. I accept mature students without A-levels - provided
the commitment is evident.
Regards
David
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A M
what would be the value of her degree in UK and if she wants to study
further in this field , which course should she take.
She is more intrested in doing a job though ..
AM
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decent
> job (I work with computers so experience counts at this stage more
than
> quals). I know at some point not having A-Levels/Degree might
adversly
> effect my chances of a better job, so I want to do my a-levels
before my
> brain is completely out of "study mode".
>
I crashed all my A-levels and went to live abroad for some years. When
I came back here I just started an OU degree (computing & Maths
subjects). Now working as a software engineeer.
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David Lane
A lot will depend on the university. Some offer very little value, others
more. However, the preference is towards UK based universities.
She may be able to use it against a UK degree for a lot of exemptions. I
know my university does this.
Regards
David
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