Hey guys,
I'm 20 years old and I applied for an engineering foundation course.
So I just got an answer from two unis that I applied and they both said that my qualifications don't meet the entry requirements.
I was surprised because I applied for a Foundation course and I looked up a lot on the internet and it seemed to me that the foundation course was for those who didn't have A-levels and/or were from another coutry, thus having different kinds of qualifications.
I remember that I checked on the unis website if they accepted my countries qualifications and they did, so I really don't understand what's going on.
I studied mechanical engineering in my country(brazil), but it was for 1 term only and my grades were awful because I was going through a lot.
All I have are high school grades, which are all above C and a 7.0 on IELTS.
Does anyone knows which qualifications I am supposed to have?
I just sent an e-mail to the unis(nottingham and manchester), but I'm really curious and sad about this.
Also, if I DO have to take the A-levels, does anyone knows if it's possible to study on my own and take the exams?
I'm already 20, so I don't have the time to spend 2 more years doing A-levels, plus I'm really good at math/science and I always studied alone, so I'm self-taught.
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foundation courses are for people who have taken a btec or alevels and didnt quite meet the criteria. what you need to do my friend is an access course
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- 30-10-2015 00:20
(Original post by sebe0062)
foundation courses are for people who have taken a btec or alevels and didnt quite meet the criteria. what you need to do my friend is an access course
How about the A-levels? Is it impossible to do it on my own, without paying a college?
EDIT: Ok, I just googled and it seems like a good idea.
The problem is: I'm 20 and it says that I must be 21 or over.
What now?? D:
Also, what are the best colleges that offer Access courses?Last edited by GiuDell; 30-10-2015 at 00:48. -
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its best you look for the best college in your area.
another route is to take a btec level 3 in engineering and with that you can go straight to a first year engineering course.
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(Original post by GiuDell)
Sorry, I'm not from the UK so I'm not familiar with the name. Can you explain it to me?
How about the A-levels? Is it impossible to do it on my own, without paying a college?
EDIT: Ok, I just googled and it seems like a good idea.
The problem is: I'm 20 and it says that I must be 21 or over.
What now?? D:
Also, what are the best colleges that offer Access courses?
For A Levels, your best bet is this place: http://www.3at.org.uk/. Most colleges and schools don't accept private candidates and would expect you to enrol full-time but this place seems to be dedicated mainly to private candidates who can also get support if needed. I don't know where you live so I can't say if it's practical for you to sit exams in Bristol but this is one of the only places that I could find where you can sit almost any exam from any board that you like (for a fee, of course).
With science A Levels, this place also has the advantage of offering CIE board A Levels, which are the A Levels often done in international schools in other countries and contain no practical component for science subjects. This is an advantage because, while you may able to find, with a lot of effort, a school/college willing to let you take written exams privately, you will find it almost impossible to find one that will let you do practicals as a private candidate, mainly because they're quite expensive. So CIE is the best option for those looking to do A Levels privately, in my view.
I also suggest that you don't underestimate A Levels based on past success in self-teaching -- they're soul-draining for most people and that's with the benefit of regular teaching at a sixth form or college. Undertake them privately if you want but know the risks.
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