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 Sticky: Mature Students (21+) Chat (Pgs: 1 2 3 4 5 … ) by Snufkin by Tonilou04 1 week ago 15 Apr 19:47 Replies: 3,320
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 Sticky: Access Course Applications and Chat thread 2023/24! by TomOpenUni by hlxxxxxxx 06-02-2024 06 Feb 7:08 Replies: 11
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 Sticky: Don't have A levels? Alternative Routes into University FAQ (Pgs: 1 2 3 4 5 … ) by Snufkin by Julymadness 28-10-2022 28 Oct 2022 12:36 Replies: 134
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 Which access course is the most versatile? by Maria1359 by Arden University 21-11-2023 21 Nov 2023 10:25 Replies: 4
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 Starting Foundation Year. by FreeQQ219 by WrexhamUniReps 19-11-2023 19 Nov 2023 21:26 Replies: 2
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 Access to Higher Education - Distance Learning by na1050 by MindMax2000 17-11-2023 17 Nov 2023 23:44 Replies: 1
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 Free access to lifestyles by Lynnejo by Lynnejo 16-11-2023 16 Nov 2023 14:54 Replies: 0
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 Advice from current/past mature students by Sops.tay by Sops.tay 15-11-2023 15 Nov 2023 18:57 Replies: 5
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 Will Access to Higher Education be accepted in German Universities? by na1050 by na1050 15-11-2023 15 Nov 2023 17:52 Replies: 0
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 Access to HE (health professionals) suitability for a psychology degree by AJDales by MindMax2000 12-11-2023 12 Nov 2023 20:36 Replies: 1
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 access to he by ellap2327 by MindMax2000 10-11-2023 10 Nov 2023 23:51 Replies: 1
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 Looking for application advice after past failed attempts at university by LuckyPeaceful by paulsmith310784 10-11-2023 10 Nov 2023 18:10 Replies: 4
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 Access course and one A level by Lauren 28119 by PQ 10-11-2023 10 Nov 2023 15:41 Replies: 3
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 Funding for Uni Access and Kaplan Pathways Courses by Sanjay0329 by PQ 09-11-2023 09 Nov 2023 7:31 Replies: 7
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 HELP unit 1 access to HE with stonebridge by tiniwini24 by Berryberry22 08-11-2023 08 Nov 2023 14:06 Replies: 19
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 access to he by ellap2327 by ellap2327 07-11-2023 07 Nov 2023 22:53 Replies: 0
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 Can I still do an access course if I was never out of education? by KumaT by KumaT 06-11-2023 06 Nov 2023 11:50 Replies: 0
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 Access to HE Healthcare Professions PANICKING by Studenttobemaybe by Studenttobemaybe 05-11-2023 05 Nov 2023 22:02 Replies: 0
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 Psychotherapy Courses and Colleges in London - recommendations by Em0581 by Em0581 02-11-2023 02 Nov 2023 21:21 Replies: 0
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 How can I get up to A level knowlege? by veryanglophobic by veryanglo 01-11-2023 01 Nov 2023 16:11 Replies: 2
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 Maths and archaeology by Earthchild by UCLan Ambassador 30-10-2023 30 Oct 2023 14:42 Replies: 6
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 Biomedical science mature student by Ljupe by Ljupe 30-10-2023 30 Oct 2023 9:33 Replies: 0
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 Is it possible to do a HND course in 1 year? by kat-2728 by kat-2728 28-10-2023 28 Oct 2023 17:24 Replies: 13
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 2 Alevels external candidate school & ucas points Access science by PETER0007 by PQ 26-10-2023 26 Oct 2023 18:38 Replies: 1
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 Number of Access to H.E. applicants to Oxford University by Bocicowo by The Old Frog 26-10-2023 26 Oct 2023 13:01 Replies: 7
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 Kings College London access course by Sneezing_Dragon by Sneezing_Dragon 25-10-2023 25 Oct 2023 23:22 Replies: 4
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 Unexpectedly low grades access works, what are my options? by FlamingEye by Admit-One 25-10-2023 25 Oct 2023 14:25 Replies: 10
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 Mature student advice/tips by ck1983 by WrexhamUniReps 24-10-2023 24 Oct 2023 19:49 Replies: 2
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 HELP!!! by MrEducation by WrexhamUniReps 24-10-2023 24 Oct 2023 19:37 Replies: 3
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 Is there any Access course that start in January/ Northern Ireland? by KumaT by KumaT 24-10-2023 24 Oct 2023 18:29 Replies: 0
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 Biomedical science without GCSE Science by Beats962 by Beats962 24-10-2023 24 Oct 2023 10:03 Replies: 0
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 Access to HE course Economics by RegularGuy by RegularGuy 23-10-2023 23 Oct 2023 14:26 Replies: 0
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 Entry requirements by Sheekey12 by McGinger 22-10-2023 22 Oct 2023 11:01 Replies: 2
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 Which dietetics degrees are the best I the UK? by Chlozzalop by Chlozzalop 21-10-2023 21 Oct 2023 8:55 Replies: 0
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 HNC Level 5 on certificate? by wardheed by wardheed 20-10-2023 20 Oct 2023 16:39 Replies: 0
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 [University of Exeter] Mature Students Housing For Year 2 by daleyboy by daleyboy 18-10-2023 18 Oct 2023 0:27 Replies: 0
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 HE Diploma to RG Uni by Entrepreneur. by Entrepreneur. 17-10-2023 17 Oct 2023 21:11 Replies: 2
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 Access to HE science for Law by Wriiwriii by DCDCo 17-10-2023 17 Oct 2023 7:11 Replies: 4
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 Online Tutoring Jobs - A level student by yaz2007 by doughal99 16-10-2023 16 Oct 2023 23:54 Replies: 7
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 Access to HE by ronnieandb by ronnieandb 16-10-2023 16 Oct 2023 18:22 Replies: 0
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 Access to HE learndirect by hepl26 by username5989286 15-10-2023 15 Oct 2023 15:51 Replies: 5
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 USA Applicant: What do I put in Access Validating Agency by cutejyjy05 by cutejyjy05 15-10-2023 15 Oct 2023 4:24 Replies: 0
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 Applying to Uni with LearnDirect by Thisoneistaken21 by anonymousedf1 14-10-2023 14 Oct 2023 22:22 Replies: 3
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 Sole trader by Bezpound by Bezpound 14-10-2023 14 Oct 2023 19:47 Replies: 2
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 Have I made a HUGE mistake? by Nattylou741 by WrexhamUniReps 14-10-2023 14 Oct 2023 8:51 Replies: 2
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 Best route for Dental Hygiene after being out of school for 3 years? by nattmaxx by zakirakhtar02 14-10-2023 14 Oct 2023 3:14 Replies: 2
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 A levels or ACCESS to HE for English Literature. by zcphyr by zcphyr 13-10-2023 13 Oct 2023 19:57 Replies: 0
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 Access to higher education Nursing unit 2..Help Please! by SaaaZ15 by SaaaZ15 12-10-2023 12 Oct 2023 12:33 Replies: 0
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 Level 4 nvq diploma in business administration by Digpal99 by rachaelg_11 09-10-2023 09 Oct 2023 9:56 Replies: 3
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 Applying as a mature student (21) by penguinas by Arden University 09-10-2023 09 Oct 2023 9:15 Replies: 1
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 Return to Study with HND? or start over? by JaneEnglish by chaeyoungx 09-10-2023 09 Oct 2023 8:57 Replies: 1
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 Graduating with undergraduate degree at 24. Bad for career? (Pgs: 1 2) by tagomago by Al_the_Pal 09-10-2023 09 Oct 2023 8:53 Replies: 22
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 Upgrading from a general to honors degree by JACK2666 by JACK2666 08-10-2023 08 Oct 2023 18:19 Replies: 0
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 Access by muffincakes12 by muffincakes12 08-10-2023 08 Oct 2023 18:14 Replies: 0
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 Access to HE course - Uni of Manchester by Lauren 28119 by random_matt 08-10-2023 08 Oct 2023 12:09 Replies: 3
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 Which New Qualifications should I go for? by MiaowMix by MiaowMix 08-10-2023 08 Oct 2023 3:06 Replies: 0
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 Going to uni at 41/42 by renfys by PBest78 06-10-2023 06 Oct 2023 18:34 Replies: 3
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 Access to he stonebridge - business and management by j2daworld- by noahbca2 05-10-2023 05 Oct 2023 15:49 Replies: 2
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 I have 'pass' credits in my access to HE, should I still apply to competitve unis? by Marcusceb by EssexStudentRep 04-10-2023 04 Oct 2023 22:49 Replies: 10
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 How many open days do I need to intend? by KeziaF by KeziaF 04-10-2023 04 Oct 2023 16:13 Replies: 2
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 Advanced Learner Loan by mory34 by mory34 03-10-2023 03 Oct 2023 12:28 Replies: 2
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 Has anyone done a course with Tecol? by lostoutere by LUKASZ.MALON 03-10-2023 03 Oct 2023 11:34 Replies: 1
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 Is 4 years after A levels too late to apply to uni? (Pgs: 1 2) by zaria.xo by Admit-One 01-10-2023 01 Oct 2023 19:59 Replies: 22
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 WHICH University ACCEPT ESSENTIAL SKILL LEVEL 2 IN NORTHERN IRELAND? by KumaT by KumaT 01-10-2023 01 Oct 2023 12:19 Replies: 4
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 starting university afresh by caramella77e by WrexhamUniReps 30-09-2023 30 Sep 2023 12:58 Replies: 1
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 Is the Open Uni good? by edhodson by ajj2000 28-09-2023 28 Sep 2023 19:52 Replies: 8
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 Crap A-Level Grades by spearminty1 by spearminty1 28-09-2023 28 Sep 2023 16:13 Replies: 7
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 Starting uni at 20 by Jossbna by PPK3000 28-09-2023 28 Sep 2023 10:59 Replies: 6
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 Should I retake or focus on my access course by Emmanuel24 by Emmanuel24 28-09-2023 28 Sep 2023 9:23 Replies: 3
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 What university did you get into with your access to HE course? by BusyBeeBen by ThisImp 28-09-2023 28 Sep 2023 9:18 Replies: 5
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 Only completed half access course, now im stuck... by sophinar by EssexStudentRep 28-09-2023 28 Sep 2023 0:38 Replies: 1
1
 UCAS points advice for mature student by Lunapops by Admit-One 27-09-2023 27 Sep 2023 19:35 Replies: 1
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 A-levels or access course? To get into university by charlotte200418 by Jotenno 25-09-2023 25 Sep 2023 14:56 Replies: 8
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 Access to HE Diploma by sceptre0 by username6453738 25-09-2023 25 Sep 2023 12:53 Replies: 2
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 Access to Higher Education by GuyAddy by GuyAddy 25-09-2023 25 Sep 2023 11:28 Replies: 0
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 How long are access course 'valid' for? by charlesdance by aspiringmedic26 24-09-2023 24 Sep 2023 18:07 Replies: 15
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 URGENT no maths gcse- struggling to find a uni for my masters by Emmm6885 by ebyrne2036 24-09-2023 24 Sep 2023 3:35 Replies: 1
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 Access to HE in Education Studies by Miljo06 by Sarahtz 22-09-2023 22 Sep 2023 14:09 Replies: 2
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 distance learning centre by K-atie by sjp33 22-09-2023 22 Sep 2023 10:47 Replies: 10
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 If I do not get into uni this year can I reapply next year? by KeziaF by KeziaF 22-09-2023 22 Sep 2023 0:51 Replies: 2
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 Distance learning centre access to Paramedicine by EllieD13. by MindMax2000 21-09-2023 21 Sep 2023 21:42 Replies: 1
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 If I do not get into uni this year can I reapply next year? by KeziaF by username6247656 21-09-2023 21 Sep 2023 21:12 Replies: 3
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 20 + have to do a foundation year course (4 year course including undergrad degree) by scienceneek123 by McGinger 21-09-2023 21 Sep 2023 19:44 Replies: 3
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