Jay
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Im 21 and got 5 GCSEs, but I now need atleast 2 A-levels in possibly Physics and Geography to go for the job I want, how long realistically will it take me to do it, and how will I go about it, also I work full time and cant exactly go to College although I could try and rearrange my hours to suit if thats the ONLY route.
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Robbo
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1 year PT at college + a hell of a lot of work (2 evenings a weke at college + 5 hours homework per course per week probs)
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Jay
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That sounds good to me I was hoping it wasnt longer than a year. Also what are UCAS points and is this how A-Levels are graded? 
Jesus why didnt I knuckle down after school!!
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Robbo
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UCAS points I cant help with but A-Levels are graded A*,A,B,C,D,E,F,U IIRC
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chloe16v
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have alook here it may give you some info
http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/
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Jay
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It says A-levels or Scottish Highers (Atleast 180 UCAS points)
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LukeD
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The UCAS Tariff is a points system used to report achievement for entry into higher education. (University) The higher grades = more points = Possible better course at UNi. a-levels grades are a,b,c,d,e and U.
The UCAS Points are only gained from A-levels, diplomas, and BTEC awards i think.
As Robbo says part time course at a college is the one, but will be alot of work.
[Edited on 01-09-2008 by LukeD]
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chloe16v
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i need 280 points to be able to go to uni so i hope the access course and the maths and english level 3 will give me enough points
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Ash_EP3
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I wouldn't worry about UCAS points unless you are thinking of going to university...
On the last course I did (National Diploma IT A Level equivalent app) you needed x amount of UCAS Points to get onto course x
if that makes sense
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Jay
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Cant make head or tail of that, does that mean I need atleast a B in both subjects which will get me 200 UCAS points?
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
I wouldn't worry about UCAS points unless you are thinking of going to university...
On the last course I did (National Diploma IT A Level equivalent app) you needed x amount of UCAS Points to get onto course x
if that makes sense
It says I need atleast 180 though
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James
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Originally posted by cb87
i need 280 points to be able to go to uni so i hope the access course and the maths and english level 3 will give me enough points
I would check that - 3 Bs at A-Level only gives you 300.
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Ash_EP3
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I got DDM (Distinction x2 Merit x1) on my National Diploma (Equivalent of A, A, C) not sure how many points that was though, can't see how you need points to get onto the course in the first place!?
edit: 320 points 
[Edited on 01-09-2008 by S214_UPP]
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LukeD
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whats the course? if its an geography or Physics a-level, UCAS points wont be needed. if they are needed for the course then you will have to gain the points from other courses first.
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chloe16v
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280 points from two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications, preferably including a natural science/social science (psychology/sociology) but excluding general studies
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chloe16v
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oh just read this bit, this it what i am starting next monday
• Access to Higher Education qualifications in • health studies • health science • nursing • science-based courses. Normally we require 72 credits at level 3.
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Jay
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No it says I need atleast 2 A-levels (180 UCAS points) to get the job, its to join as an officer in the Navy rather than a rating.
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Ash_EP3
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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/DG_10039017
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Ash_EP3
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quote:
Originally posted by JayM
No it says I need atleast 2 A-levels (180 UCAS points) to get the job, its to join as an officer in the Navy rather than a rating.
You will get the UCAS points when you have completed your qualification *
* = depending on what grades you get...
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LukeD
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Originally posted by JayM
No it says I need atleast 2 A-levels (180 UCAS points) to get the job, its to join as an officer in the Navy rather than a rating.
ahhh- so you need to obtain at least 2-A-levels which will gain 180 points.
if you did 2-a-levels you would need at least 1 B and 1 C to get 180 points.
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Ash_EP3
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quote:
Originally posted by LukeD
quote:
Originally posted by JayM
No it says I need atleast 2 A-levels (180 UCAS points) to get the job, its to join as an officer in the Navy rather than a rating.
ahhh- so you need to obtain at least 2-A-levels which will gain 180 points.
if you did 2-a-levels you would need at least 1 B and 1 C to get 180 points.
Thank fuck we got that sorted 
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by LukeD
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Originally posted by JayM
No it says I need atleast 2 A-levels (180 UCAS points) to get the job, its to join as an officer in the Navy rather than a rating.
ahhh- so you need to obtain at least 2-A-levels which will gain 180 points.
if you did 2-a-levels you would need at least 1 B and 1 C to get 180 points.
Sorry I should of made it more clearer, my bad, right now the easy bits cleared up i've got to get the ball rolling at get some A-Levels! The joy!
Thanks all
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