[baphomat]

Hi, I'm currently 19 and taking exams for my AS levels which isn't looking too good right now (low attendance for a plethora of reasons). I've been looking at access courses and feel it would be much more convenient for me to enrol on one next year.

I heard that you need to be out of education for a year to enrol on an access course, is this true, or only applies to some colleges?

Thanks for the help

[margyrain]

I haven't heard of that being a rule but you should check with chosen colleges as the access is so varied


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[jami74]

(Original post by baphomat)
Hi, I'm currently 19 and taking exams for my AS levels which isn't looking too good right now (low attendance for a plethora of reasons). I've been looking at access courses and feel it would be much more convenient for me to enrol on one next year.

I heard that you need to be out of education for a year to enrol on an access course, is this true, or only applies to some colleges?

Thanks for the help

Why not just retake your AS levels? You are young and they are free and A'levels will look good on a CV even if you decide not to go to university whereas an access course means nothing on a CV. Or get a job and some life experience, studying and getting qualifications isn't the only way to enjoy life.

Access courses do sound very convenient but the younger people on my course generally haven't fared so well, in fact I think most of the drop-outs and 'can't pass' are in their teens or early twenties. They just don't take it as seriously, they are not as desperate and grateful for it. Their punctuality and attendance are lower, they miss deadlines and spend more time rolling their eyes and looking at their smartphones. Of course they are not all like this (so don't everyone start negging me for dissing young people) but I think after 12 or so years of school they probably need a break.

In my opinion access courses are for people who, for whatever reason, do not have the opportunity to apply to university for their chosen course with traditional qualifications (A'levels). However, it is not me who decides whether you do one or not so contact the colleges and ask them, you might be able to show them the commitment, passion and desire that they are looking for

[baphomat]

^ Bit of a generalization there fella. The sole reason why I need to take an access course is because I cannot afford to take an extra year doing A - levels. I wouldn't be applying for one if I wasn't going to be dedicated.

Enough about me.

Looking for more answers for my question! Thanks

[Beebumble]

I'm the youngest on my course and have nearly finished my access course and only have a few assignments left whilst others have only just realised the course ends in a month and they still have assignments due in months ago to complete!

Never heard of the rule of being out of education either. I went from school to college to access. Call your local college up and see what their course involves before you decide.

[Himynameskiefer]

(Original post by baphomat)
Hi, I'm currently 19 and taking exams for my AS levels which isn't looking too good right now (low attendance for a plethora of reasons). I've been looking at access courses and feel it would be much more convenient for me to enrol on one next year.

I heard that you need to be out of education for a year to enrol on an access course, is this true, or only applies to some colleges?

Thanks for the help

I believe all College's are different, so I can't really answer that question. I don't believe you need to be out of education for a year, though. The age is also different at different College's; I believe some College's allow you to be 19, where as some require you to be 21.

If you've got some A-levels already, I believe they will also charge you for the Access Course. Depending on were you live will depend on the cost. I'm sure it's only costing me around £580, which isn't bad (as I work). However, they can charge a lot more down the Country. (I live in the North East/County Durham).

[nlsmith3]

(Original post by baphomat)
Hi, I'm currently 19 and taking exams for my AS levels which isn't looking too good right now (low attendance for a plethora of reasons). I've been looking at access courses and feel it would be much more convenient for me to enrol on one next year.

I heard that you need to be out of education for a year to enrol on an access course, is this true, or only applies to some colleges?

Thanks for the help

I've not heard of that being a rule either, you do have to be 19 to start the course and because you have studied at level 2/3 before you will probs have to pay for your place on the access course. Could u not re-sit your as year? Might be a better option for you


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[puplepixie]

Hi,

When I started Access at my college places were offered to those returning to study after a substantial break from education, the prospectus says the same for this year, like others have said though it does vary.