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What are my chances of getting in UCL or KCL at 22?

I have A* in Maths, A* in Physics, and an A in Further Maths from 2021.

I have been out of education due to poor mental health but think I am interested in studying Computer Science in London.

I know UCL want their mature students to have been in education in the past three years. Would an Access course be okay for RG unis?

Does anyone have any guidance on this? I feel like my chances are zero because I'm older.
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Original post by needadvice23
I have A* in Maths, A* in Physics, and an A in Further Maths from 2021.
I have been out of education due to poor mental health but think I am interested in studying Computer Science in London.
I know UCL want their mature students to have been in education in the past three years. Would an Access course be okay for RG unis?
Does anyone have any guidance on this? I feel like my chances are zero because I'm older.


Depends on the university and the course you want to do. I went to apply for psychology at UCL and it said they don’t accept access to HE courses. Check the requirements on the course you want on both the school’s websites.
Original post by needadvice23
I have A* in Maths, A* in Physics, and an A in Further Maths from 2021.

I have been out of education due to poor mental health but think I am interested in studying Computer Science in London.

I know UCL want their mature students to have been in education in the past three years. Would an Access course be okay for RG unis?

Does anyone have any guidance on this? I feel like my chances are zero because I'm older.


Access courses, or sitting another A-level, should be sufficient for these unis. But you're best served by emailing and asking the admissions department of each university you want to apply to.

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