Should I do my a levels before starting the open uni?

Hi
I'm really stuck and confused as to what I should do, should I do my a levels before I start a degree with the Open University? I know you don't need qualifications to start a degree with them but I am wondering about future jobs.
Will they care that I don't have a levels and skipped right to a degree?
To the people that have graduated from uni, do you put your a levels on your c.v or not?
I am just worried because I am thinking about doing a degree so I can get a better job in the future and I don't want to finish the degree and employers not want me as they can employ someone who has both a levels and a degree.
I know this probably sounds silly but it is something I would like some advice on so thank you for any replies!
I am aware you can take a levels online but trying to find somewhere who accepts a private candidate for exams/ practicals isn't very easy!

Hi
I'm really stuck and confused as to what I should do, should I do my a levels before I start a degree with the Open University? I know you don't need qualifications to start a degree with them but I am wondering about future jobs.
Will they care that I don't have a levels and skipped right to a degree?
To the people that have graduated from uni, do you put your a levels on your c.v or not?
I am just worried because I am thinking about doing a degree so I can get a better job in the future and I don't want to finish the degree and employers not want me as they can employ someone who has both a levels and a degree.
I know this probably sounds silly but it is something I would like some advice on so thank you for any replies!
I am aware you can take a levels online but trying to find somewhere who accepts a private candidate for exams/ practicals isn't very easy!

It would really depend what you want to do after. Some graduate schemes and some (but relatively few) masters/PhD courses require UCAS points or xyz grade at A-level as a basic entry requirement on top of your degree, so if you want to apply for something like this then yes do them.

I'd also say if you're straight out of school it would be worth doing them so you can open up the option of going to a "normal" uni as well because it would be a shame not to do that.

Most people, I would say, put their A levels on their CV. (I know I do). But with the OU they aren't a requirement for entry and Level One work builds up from GCSE level. But until you finish, or at least get substantially through, the degree then your CV might be a bit bare boned if just have completed/current modules listed unless you have some experience and other qualifications. However usually higher qualifications have more focus than lower ones but A levels are one of those things I've heard employers looking at as well as higher qualifications. But it can depend on the job/employer.

Out of interest why are you considering the OU and what subject(s) are you interested in? And what job/career are you fancying?
I've been to a brick uni and done an OU degree and there are pros and cons to both, it just depends what you want to get out of it and why I suppose.

OP how old are you and when did you finish GCSEs? Is there a particular reason you're considering going straight to a degree without A-levels? Is there a particular reason you're considering the OU over a bricks-and-mortar university? Are you working?

If you need to fill some blank space on your CV by all means put your A-levels on, otherwise once you've graduated you can leave them off - they don't really add anything for a potential employer other than telling them what subjects you studied 3 or more years previously.

Thank you for your reply!
That is the other thing that is making me think I need to do a levels first, as it would be difficult for me to leave my job and progress onto something better as I don't have anything to put on my c.v. I would have to wait 3/4 years before I could do that and I don't think I can stay at my current job for that long haha.
I am considering the OU as I am 22 and can't afford to not work full time anymore due to rent. I would have liked to have the option to go to a brick uni but I don't think that's really an option for me right now unfortunately. I'm not sure what career i really want so I was thinking of doing a math degree as I've heard that it's rated highly by employers and gives you quite a wide range of options. I also really enjoyed math while I was at school so that was my main reason for choosing that subject!