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mature student? whats the difference?

Discussion in 'Thinking Of Applying' started by charliesmummy, Feb 21, 2012.

  1. charliesmummy Member

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    Hi,

    Im thinking of applying to my local university (UEA) in norwich and i have some Gcses but not all, i need to re-take my maths to get the entry requirement and i have a Open University qualification.

    I have heard that as im 26 im classed as a mature student and therefore my qualifications don't really matter and i can just apply with what i have now.

    Can anyone help with this??

    Donna
    charliesmummy, Feb 21, 2012
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  2. Ilithyia Moderator of Awesomeness!

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    You are classed as a mature student - everyone over 21 is. But I'm not sure why your qualifications don't matter as you say - we have to meet the requirements just like everyone else! They do recognise that some mature students may not have GCSEs/A Levels etc. & usually ask for an alternative (like the Access). Sounds like crossed wires so i'd get in touch with admissions for clarification. Xx
    Ilithyia, Feb 21, 2012
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  3. MrsSkip Moderator

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    I agree with Ilythyia, your qualifications definitely count and you should contact the unis to find out what you need in order to meet the entry requirements.
    MrsSkip, Feb 21, 2012
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  4. charliesmummy Member

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    thanks!

    This is what it says on the UEA site...Applications are encouraged from those with non-traditional qualifications. Applicants with the following
    qualifications are required to demonstrate GCSEs/O-Levels at Grade C or above in English Language or
    Literature, Mathematics and a Science subject, or equivalent, except the Access to Higher Education
    Diploma which does not require additional GCSE qualifications.

    so am i right in thinking that i can do a access to HE diploma and then i wont have to worry about taking my maths GCSE again??
    charliesmummy, Feb 21, 2012
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  5. Ilithyia Moderator of Awesomeness!

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    Some Uni's do want the full GCSE alongside the Access, but a lot are happy with the level 2 modules included in the Access & from reading that it looks like UEA is one of them - but again I would still check with the admissions team directly, especially as the entry requirements are frequently changing :)
    Ilithyia, Feb 21, 2012
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  6. Iris Crazy person

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    It does say in black and white there if you did access you don't need gcse maths. However unis are notorious for raising the bar last minute so I would get an email you could save confirming that fact if I were you.
    Iris, Feb 21, 2012
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  7. Sunny Well-Known Member

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    Brighton uni ask for GCSEs, A-levels plus mature student requirements of recent study on top.
    Sunny, Feb 21, 2012
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