Is applying for a BA Hons a silly idea?

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Nothing to say, other than it is to study criminology and sociology, worried that this is not for me and will not improve my mental health, however, willing to give it a go as my sixth form teachers believe in me and I'm not ready to start work full time. I find the study of crime interesting and did criminology A-Level at sixth form and teachers told me I was a great student who was able to remember a lot over the top of my head and smashed my last mock.

Reply 1

LeoHockey123!

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Original post by ShazzA6

Nothing to say, other than it is to study criminology and sociology, worried that this is not for me and will not improve my mental health, however, willing to give it a go as my sixth form teachers believe in me and I'm not ready to start work full time. I find the study of crime interesting and did criminology A-Level at sixth form and teachers told me I was a great student who was able to remember a lot over the top of my head and smashed my last mock.

If it helps i am doing a joint honours of sociology and politics because I think Politics will be better for getting future jobs

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PQ

PS Reviewer

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No degree will improve your mental health. If you have problems with your mental health then you need to get medical treatment from health professionals.

No degree is a silly idea if you find the subject interesting and think the skills and experiences you will develop will help improve your employability

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user488949439

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Original post by ShazzA6

Nothing to say, other than it is to study criminology and sociology, worried that this is not for me and will not improve my mental health, however, willing to give it a go as my sixth form teachers believe in me and I'm not ready to start work full time. I find the study of crime interesting and did criminology A-Level at sixth form and teachers told me I was a great student who was able to remember a lot over the top of my head and smashed my last mock.

If you think it isnt for you dont do it. Do something you are really interested in.

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artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

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As above, if you are interested in uni study but have mental health issues currently, take the time to get them sorted before going to uni. Speaking from experience, they won't get better while you're there and may well make your experience and studies worse. If you take the time to see your GP and get a treatment/management plan in place, and wait until you are stable on that plan, before going to uni - it will make a huge difference and massively improve your experience at the uni and your ability to achieve your academic potential :smile:

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1582

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

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You may be able to apply for the BA and then defer a year, securing your place for 2026 entry (assuming you meet the requirements after your exams in 2025). That would give you time to work on improving your mental health before commencing study, if that's what you feel you need to do.

(I'm assuming here that you would be applying for 2025 entry, but this is applicable any year.)

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 6

ShazzA6

OP

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Original post by swanseajack1

If you think it isnt for you dont do it. Do something you are really interested in.

I am interested in doing it as I haven't came across anything else which I am interested in and I really enjoy reading books about crime and also prison documentaries, I also enjoyed doing criminology at A-Level and would like to go on to study the subject further, what I mean by maybe its not for me is because of how difficult it may be, I may struggle due to my disability

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