Hello Guys!
I am looking for general advice in regards to getting back into studies. I am 20 years old, soon to be 22, and looking to go to university. I have always wanted to go but was never sure on what I wanted to study. I know my interests (Maths/Physics) but this was not something I pursued at A-Level (I had 'wealthy barrister' on the brain opposed to what I am actually passionate about). I did well at GCSE with A-Levels being more like a train wreck in comparison, studying Politics, Economics, Psychology and Law. They are mostly essay based subjects, something that was clearly not my forte. I was able to just about make it through the 2 years but ultimately withdrawn my UCAS application. I got CDDU...
I have been working in estate agency ever since; started, and closed, a business with one ongoing and now leaving in September for ICS (A 3-month volunteering placement working with budding entrepreneurs in a developing country). I have decided that I need to go into what I am passionate about, Physics and Astronomy, however, I am not sure on what route I should take.
I am prepared to do both A-Level Maths and Physics (I have friends studying both at Uni and they have kindly offered to help me if I get stuck!). I have also looked into Access HE courses etc. I will begin studying straight away, looking to enrol for exams in summer 2019. BUT I believe they are bringing out the new Maths A-Level for that year... IDEAL!
Should I look to do an access course too? My closest college does not offer a maths/science based HE course but distance learning is always an option. I will be sticking to the maximum of 2 A-Levels. I want to achieve the best I can and since I will be working concurrently, I will be limited on time for studying. I can do them in 1 year but I am not rushing so 2 years is an option, but not ideal. This will all be distance learning.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read through. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I will apologise in advance if I have posted this in the wrong thread.
Harry