Getting into Uni with poor qualifications

When I was studying for A Levels I was immature and didn't do amazingly, I came out with 24 UCAS points. After now taking a gap year I have decided that I want to study computer science. A few unis would accept me through clearing, for example Coventry with a foundation year however that is too far for me. I live near Southampton so would be looking for a South Western Uni. Any advice? I am currently taking and completing a shed load of coursera courses, which provide me with professional certificates. Would these help me with getting into a uni?

Thanks.

Look at https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
Check to see if your coursera courses are giving you a qualification that is worth ucas points. It is best to resit your A Levels, even if it is only one or two.

when you wrote ‘After now taking a gap year’ did you mean you have done a gap year, or you are in your gap year now (as in you got your A Level results August 2023)

I second what McGinger says. Do it at a college if you can, not with an online company.

I've been looking at these - how come you advise against online? They seem to be a LOT cheaper.

Thanks.

From https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7367655
‘’I know that I couldn’t have done it online without the in person teaching. Or if I did, I wouldn’t have been in as good a position to start my undergraduate degree in September. If you can do in person, I’d recommend it.’