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How do you define a Mature Student?
Are all 21-yr old guys and gals considered as mature students?
Reply 1
In the UK a mature student is defined as someone who has not had full-time education for at least three years and usually been working.
Reply 2
Weejimmie
In the UK a mature student is defined as someone who has not had full-time education for at least three years and usually been working.
Reply 3
12
No, that is incorrect.
In the UK, everyone who is at least 21 years old when he begins university, is considered a mature student. It doesn't matter whether they have been away from education or not. You're 21, so yes, you are considered mature.
Not like that's a bad thing
In the UK, everyone who is at least 21 years old when he begins university, is considered a mature student. It doesn't matter whether they have been away from education or not. You're 21, so yes, you are considered mature.
Not like that's a bad thing
Reply 4
im now confused... 
well... I've read in the uni brochures that mature students are required to provide their work experience in their CV or PS when applying for a degree programme (or even an access course). So, doesn't that mean Weejimmie is right?
well... I've read in the uni brochures that mature students are required to provide their work experience in their CV or PS when applying for a degree programme (or even an access course). So, doesn't that mean Weejimmie is right?
Reply 5
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I wouldn't worry. Mature and non-mature students are treated the same. It's only when it comes to entry requirements and living accommodation that it matters. I think some universities house mature students away from the under-21s.
But yeah, I think the age should be raised to 24. We're not THAT old.
But yeah, I think the age should be raised to 24. We're not THAT old.
Reply 6
16
If you start your course at or over the age of 21, you're a mature student.
I wouldn't worry. Mature and non-mature students are treated the same. It's only when it comes to entry requirements and living accommodation that it matters. I think some universities house mature students away from the under-21s.
But yeah, I think the age should be raised to 24. We're not THAT old.
I wouldn't worry. Mature and non-mature students are treated the same. It's only when it comes to entry requirements and living accommodation that it matters. I think some universities house mature students away from the under-21s.
But yeah, I think the age should be raised to 24. We're not THAT old.
Reply 7
12
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im now confused...
well... I've read in the uni brochures that mature students are required to provide their work experience in their CV or PS when applying for a degree programme (or even an access course). So, doesn't that mean Weejimmie is right?
well... I've read in the uni brochures that mature students are required to provide their work experience in their CV or PS when applying for a degree programme (or even an access course). So, doesn't that mean Weejimmie is right?
Don't worry, there's no need to be confused about this. It doesn't make a difference anyway.
Some unis define people over 25 as mature, but most do at 21. It doesn't make any difference whatsoever. It just means that, when you're applying as a mature student, your entry requirements might be lower. You only have to provide work experience etc if you do not hold any usual qualifications
You are a mature student, but don't worry. I am too Reply 8
Apologies: i was given that info some years ago, so it must be outdated.
Reply 9
12
No problem 
Reply 10
15
Can confirm, being a) an oldie, and b) involved in student welfare here at at my last university, that all students over the age of 21 at the start of their course are counted as mature - be it undergrads or post-grads.
Reply 11
thanx for the confirmation, Fluffy...
Reply 12
Im 35 and ive just graduated. Iam definately a mature student. It was great at uni being surrounded by all the freshfaced younger people. I made loads of new, young friends!
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