Going Back To School

I'm currently in Uni but I'm thinking about getting my A Level in Maths. It may seem a bit daft but it's been on my mind for a while now. I took it when I first entered sixth form but for various reasons at the time I never really took it seriously. Ever since I've regretted it because I think with some actual effort I could have done quite well.

Anybody know how I would go about this?

Reply 1

Eric Arthur

Look for evening classes at a local college.

Reply 2

xSkyFire

External candidate at a private college, just learn it on your own in your own time and take the exams.

Reply 3

allieRAWR!

If you're already at uni what purpose would it serve?

Reply 4

Eric Arthur

Education doesn't always have to be a means to an end. If he wants to do it, it should be encouraged.

I wouldn't recommend trying to do it completely on your own though, that could be a nightmare with maths if you didn't have someone to ask when you get stuck.

Reply 5

allieRAWR!

Eric Arthur

Education doesn't always have to be a means to an end. If he wants to do it, it should be encouraged.

Oh I wasn't saying that. I was just curious as to whether there was any reason other then interest. Though tbh, the subject does carry a workload, heavier for some more then others, so it is a question worth considering if OPs current/future lifestyle will be demanding.

Reply 6

DammitBauer

Yeh it's something I just want to do. Sort of prove to myself that I could do it.

Yeh I remember there was a heavy workload but I feel I have the time. Regarding enrolling with a local college, do you have to register and follow a set path/time frame with them or do you just take the exams when your ready?

Reply 7

Eric Arthur

You'd have to do them at the normal exam times - January or May/June.

Reply 8

sedc070289

Yeh I remember there was a heavy workload but I feel I have the time. Regarding enrolling with a local college, do you have to register and follow a set path/time frame with them or do you just take the exams when your ready?

This depends on the route you take. You can teach yourself and take the exams at a local registered centre. For more details about this option, see the link below:

http://web.aqa.org.uk/admin/p_private.php

Alternatively, you can enrol at an evening class at a local colleges. Some also run day classes if this is better for you.

Hope this helps

Good luck

Reply 9

DammitBauer

Ok thanks for the help everyone