Is there anyway to study A levels in one year and work at the same tim?

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Actually, it might have to be gcse as I only got Ds in maths and English gcse

I’m so miserable at work and although I could change jobs, I think I need to change career but I have crap grades

Can anyone help me if either of these are possible and if so, Where to begin?!

TIA

What is it that you want to do? Many universities and colleges will waiver entry requirements for mature students depending on the course. I would contact your local college and see what is out there.

Go for it!

Begin by googling your nearest FE college and having a chat with them. You might also want to look for the national careers service about your future career direction; lots of good stuff on their website and you can chat to a careers adviser.

What about an Access course? They are PT in a year I believe

18 years ago my friend worked night shifts at a nursing home and studied for her A levels at college during the day. It was hard but she did it successfully.
Myself, I did two professional qualifications whilst working full time. The first one I was a carer in the community during the day and went to college in the evening. The second one was actually an adventure in itself as I worked full time, was pregnant three times ( two babies, one miscarriage ) and went to college during the day taking leave from work.

Sorry for the long essay but yes it is possible to work full time and study. You will be fine, all you need to do is to take the first step. That’s the hardest bit. Everything else will fall into place.

Contact a local College and see what they suggest. They might suggest an access course or to redo the English and Maths - these can easily be done as evening classes either at the same or one year after another.

Thanks all! I think my first port of call is contacting colleges!

I did A levels at night school, 3 hours a week for 26 weeks (the old A levels, not split AS/A2) so it is perfectly possible.

But be aware that GCSE English and Maths may still be required. We employed an Australian teacher, obviously with a degree in English, who then had to sit GCSE English and Maths despite having the equivalent qualification.

Ditto and acquaintance has a degree in animation but no GCSEs to speak of, he had to take English and Maths them in order to get a job with the local council

My local working mans college does it on a Saturday (which would be perfect). You have to do an assessment which decides if you get a place and provide 3m of bank statements

Does this sound normal!

I would go to your local college(s) and ask about entry requirements, then find out about when the courses are taught (i.e. if it would fit in with your work).

They possibly want to see in the tests if you have enough ability to potentially pass? Bank statements to prove you an pay for it? Not heard of the statements being requested tbh

I did my A Levels whilst working full time. Was years ago though, without distractions of family life. I did one one year and two the next year and then went on to take professional qualifications rather than a degree.

Thank you, I didn’t get a chance to ring them today but will tomorrow...I’m so nervous!

I did a whole degree in the evenings whilst working full time so I don’t see why not!