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- 28-06-2016 21:43
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- 30-06-2016 05:15
I wouldn't worry about those stats. The number of people doing Access as a mature student is minuscule compared to A-Levels or BTEC so they're never going to make a big impact on the figures.
Most unis have around 10% mature students(give or take) and a lot of those get in via pre-existing qualifications or do foundation years.Last edited by JamesN88; 30-06-2016 at 05:20. -
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- 01-07-2016 23:20
It is totally possible to get into a Russel Group with an Access course. Even Cambridge accepts an Access course for some courses. I'm going to a Russel Group after finishing my access, and i'd recommend it to anyone. It's the best thing I've ever done.
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- 02-07-2016 22:58
I did an access course and got offers from two Russel group unis (Warwick and brum) You will need to get 30 + credits at distinction minimum which is easier - in my view - than the equiv in a levels.
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- 02-07-2016 23:07
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My only option to pursue a Business or Management or Finance degree at a good university is to do an Access to HE diploma in Business. People and the universities I have interest in have told me an Access course is suitable for entry onto the courses I want to get on to. However, looking at these statistics is very worrying for me. If you look at the entry information, you can see how few if any people have gotten onto these courses I have great interest in doing through an Access course... But, what choice do I have as a 19 year old with only GCSEs and AS'?
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- 03-07-2016 00:40
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Well the specific degrees at the specific universities I would like to aim for all do say they accept an Access to Business course. However, if for example I ever wanted to apply for study at a university abroad, A-levels might get me there and be acceptable for that whereas an Access to Business course will possibly not.
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- 04-07-2016 09:30
(Original post by Wisefire)
Well the specific degrees at the specific universities I would like to aim for all do say they accept an Access to Business course. However, if for example I ever wanted to apply for study at a university abroad, A-levels might get me there and be acceptable for that whereas an Access to Business course will possibly not.
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- 04-07-2016 12:15
(Original post by Wisefire)
Well the specific degrees at the specific universities I would like to aim for all do say they accept an Access to Business course. However, if for example I ever wanted to apply for study at a university abroad, A-levels might get me there and be acceptable for that whereas an Access to Business course will possibly not.
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- 11-07-2016 11:37
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I've been thinking of potentially doing someday further study in a country such as Germany.
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- 11-07-2016 11:40
I've just finished an access course and got straight distinctions; this far surpassed my offers from three Russell Group universities, so yes, it's possible.
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- 11-07-2016 11:47
Popped up and I see people have already answered it. % of applicants is obviously different from your % chance becayse thsoe stats dont take into account how many of each type of applicant there were.
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- 11-07-2016 12:41
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And an Access course is obviously also an acceptable pre-degree qualification for PG study?
Well this is what it seems I shall do from September.
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It's your UG that enables you to be accepted to a PG course anyway.
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