Top-up degree or do full degree??
Hi,
I did a foundation degree in Business and IT 14 years ago, I am really wanting to get into business & marketing. I have been accepted on a number of top-up degrees, however, I am now reconsidering. Should I just start again from the beginning? I did really well in terms of marks per module in my foundation degree, however, I feel out of practice with studying and know that the world of business etc moves so quickly and wonder if heading straight in for year 3 would be a struggle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Just for context, I will be working whilst studying the degree online. My foundation degree was studied at a brick uni.
I did a foundation degree in Business and IT 14 years ago, I am really wanting to get into business & marketing. I have been accepted on a number of top-up degrees, however, I am now reconsidering. Should I just start again from the beginning? I did really well in terms of marks per module in my foundation degree, however, I feel out of practice with studying and know that the world of business etc moves so quickly and wonder if heading straight in for year 3 would be a struggle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Just for context, I will be working whilst studying the degree online. My foundation degree was studied at a brick uni.
Reply 1
pros of a top up (i presume):
cons of a top up:
i'd weigh heavily on how much it costs and how much time it takes, but if you enjoy education then you'd probably swing in favour of the 'intangible' aspects, so it's up to you
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quicker
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cheaper
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less work
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most of the experience, despite being less of the commitment
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essentially the same outcome
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some universities may require you to study some A levels for a full degree
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you've already got the offer - no further delay
cons of a top up:
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academia may be a fun experience so the extra time is good
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full experience, no corners cut
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getting a 'full'/'standard' bachelors degree
i'd weigh heavily on how much it costs and how much time it takes, but if you enjoy education then you'd probably swing in favour of the 'intangible' aspects, so it's up to you
(edited 1 year ago)
Original post by Koo84
Hi,
I did a foundation degree in Business and IT 14 years ago, I am really wanting to get into business & marketing. I have been accepted on a number of top-up degrees, however, I am now reconsidering. Should I just start again from the beginning? I did really well in terms of marks per module in my foundation degree, however, I feel out of practice with studying and know that the world of business etc moves so quickly and wonder if heading straight in for year 3 would be a struggle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Just for context, I will be working whilst studying the degree online. My foundation degree was studied at a brick uni.
I did a foundation degree in Business and IT 14 years ago, I am really wanting to get into business & marketing. I have been accepted on a number of top-up degrees, however, I am now reconsidering. Should I just start again from the beginning? I did really well in terms of marks per module in my foundation degree, however, I feel out of practice with studying and know that the world of business etc moves so quickly and wonder if heading straight in for year 3 would be a struggle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Just for context, I will be working whilst studying the degree online. My foundation degree was studied at a brick uni.
The big barrier to starting again in first year is you'd likely need to self fund tuition fees for at least one and possibly more years of the new degree due to your prior study at HE level. If studying part-time or distance learning though this may not be a factor, but definitely worth checking with SFE if you are planning to apply for SFE funding!
Also consider your longer term plans - do they benefit in any material way from doing a full degree now, vs a top up, or would doing a top up course potentially present challenges or barriers? If you were planning to go on to do a PhD for example, a full 3 year course may in some cases allow you more preparation for that to create a stronger application. If you're planning to just go directly into work in industry, then you may not really get anything extra from those extra 2 years though!
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Koo84
OP
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Thank you that's all definitely food for thought
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