UK help choosing course for Uni

Hello.

I am a 29 Year old man student in the UK. I'm currently studying an AQA GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier Board Course at a local community College.

I'm an SEND Student, I have Autism, and Ocd.
On a background of severe Aniexty.(GAD)

I Have a grade D at GCSE maths

grade C at GCSE English

Level 2 Functional Skills Maths ( PASS ) Grade - 2025.

Level 2 Functional Skills English Pass Grade.

What can I do in terms of moving onto higher education, as I want to do an AI Related Degree, particularly At Derby Uni.

I have been out of Education since 2015, and thus, haven't been able to do any higher education, and only returns to formal education, in Sept 2024.

But I passed the L2 FS Maths this year. (AUG 2025)

If I cannot do the AI Degree at Derby uni, then, I would like to do this below course at the Joseph Wright Centre at Derby College.

Foundation Degree in Software Development
This two-year course provides the knowledge base for applicants wishing to pursue or advance their career in the fast-moving digital sector as a software developer.

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All applicants will be invited to complete an online interview or site visit at which interviews will take place to discuss their qualifications, experience and any other related topics.

You should have one of the following:

48 UCAS points, with at least 32 preferably coming from a related subject (e.g. ICT or Computer Sciences)
Access to HE qualifications
You will also need:

GCSE English at grades 9-4 (A*- C)
An appropriate competency in maths for higher level study
We also welcome applicants who lack institutional qualifications. All such applicants will be interviewed and may be set an appropriate piece of work upon which a judgement will be made, taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience.

All applicants are subject to approval from the University of Derby.

You will need to be aged 18 or over at the beginning of the course.
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Would I be probably accepted for this, currently?

Also. 🤔 as I will be sitting AQA GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier Board course in May. 🤔🤔. And June ,2026
What is the best way to revise for this? And best method to get a grade 4/5?

Thanks!

I also have these Two Diplomas :

12/13 (L2 BTEC DIPLOMA IN IT (QCF)) MERIT Grade

13/14 (BTEC LV2 DIPLOMA MEDIA PRODUCTION) PASS Grade

What is your opinions ?

Thanks again!

The best thing you can do is contact the institutions yourself about your situation. Keep working at your maths, the best thing is to do as many practise questions as you can, making sure you check the mark schemes to see how you are doing and where you can improve.

I can attend Derby university open day I believe with my 72 year old father, would they be good? Would I meet entry currently for any IT / AI SPECIFIC Degrees?

I don't know unfortunately about IT or AI really, and the best thing you can do is your own research as you know your own circumstances best and what will work for you.
Open days are a great way to find out more about a university and get a feel for it.

The course is AQA GCSE Mathematics Foundation Tier (8300)
It will be important to get a grade 4 in this , this year, I'm assuming?