Open uni, no a-levels

I'm currently studying with the Open Uni and looking ahead think I would like to do a PGCE. My worry is I have no a-levels - Will this affect my application? :s-smilie:

Reply 1

Shelly_x

Original post by Rosey203

I'm currently studying with the Open Uni and looking ahead think I would like to do a PGCE. My worry is I have no a-levels - Will this affect my application? :s-smilie:

A levels aren't a specific requirement, so I can't see it affecting your application to PGCEs. It may affect your application to some jobs, especially if they want you to teach a level, but obviously this is just speculation. If you have a good reason (mitigating circumstances etc) then that will change things.

If you're really worried, contact the pgce providers you want to apply for and ask them about it.

Reply 2

Juichiro

Original post by Rosey203

I'm currently studying with the Open Uni and looking ahead think I would like to do a PGCE. My worry is I have no a-levels - Will this affect my application? :s-smilie:

How do you do an academic degree with no A levels? BTEC?

Reply 3

Rosey203

Original post by Juichiro

How do you do an academic degree with no A levels? BTEC?

No, I do open uni, so there's no entry requirements. I'm disabled and couldn't forsee myself managing uni when I left school so did that instead.

Slightly worrying with the PGCE, but the OU used to offer their own PGCE so it must be something that's thought about.