I have several dilemas. I recently did a short course that required a Uni module to be completed. I really enjoyed getting my teeth into studying again and always regret not getting a degree. Having found out I got 75% on the assignment (equivalent to a 1st I believe) it has inspired me to try and get my degree.
Issue 1, funding: I started a BSc 22 years ago. I did the first year but had ongoing medical problems, struggled to settle in, and was a bit lazy! I took my end of year exams failed most of them but passed the subsidiary subjects. I applied at the time to repeat the year but the uni refused unless i could prove i could be well?? Have worked and then been a sahm since. Will i be able to get funding to start a new degree? (student finance England website keeps saying it has an error when trying to apply). From what i have read if you can prove you ended study due to ill health you should be able to get funding again - how do i prove it? Do i make a GP appointment?
Issue 2, when and where? I live in quite an isolated region of the South West so my only real options are University of Plymouth (and partner colleges) or Open university. I have 3 children and the youngest is now at school so feel this is the time to give it a go. I don't want to wait another whole year to get started. Both OU and Plymouth have course programmes i like, but i think OU will give me more flexibility and still be OK to apply to now. Plymouth would give me more tutor/tutor group contact which i think would be a real asset but will make life logistically more complicated and ultimately more expensive.
Issue 3, future goals: I'm still not sure what i want to do with this when I'm finished but i am hoping that is will open up graduate pathways. I am looking at studying subjects that interest me so that i am motivate to finish rather than determined to get a particular degree - although that might become apparent through the course. My main motivation is personal though. I always thought i would get a degree and it is a huge disappointment/regret that i haven't yet.
Any advice on the above would be appreciated. Thank you
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notanothercheesesandwich · 29/07/2018 12:12
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