Can anyone talk to me about applying for a social work degree, it's a bit complicated and I'm after your opinions.

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I'm 50, currently working as a carer, would like to do social work. I have to apply to UCAS by tomorrow, however I'm working tomorrow (out of the house for nearly 14 hours) and haven't got a referee yet as it's been a last minute thing and I didn't realise the dates were so soon.

Also, it's unlikely I can get a loan for the fees as I already did (but didn't complete) a degree. I'm a fool, I know.

Do I...
1)do a rush job and hope for the best to start in Sept (a sloppy rush job, my usual style)

2)take my time and think it through and apply for Sept 2020 (I'm 50)

3)look for a 'social care job where social workers are employed' and try to do the OU degree through my new job?

4)something else I haven't thought of?

Do 1 and if unsuccessful do 2&3 simultaneously.

Fwiw, I did a last minute application for y SW masters and got on.

If you already have a degree, why aren't you applying for a master's in SW?

Actually I think it's better if I don't apply today, I feel a bit panicky at the rush. But I think I feel the urgency because I'm 50, but then again I'll be working until I'm 60-something won't I?

Sorry just read the didn't complete. How much did you complete? You are entitled to 4 years loan I believe.

Ooh cross posted.

I didn't finish my degree.

I know, I know!

It was an NHS funded course, I completed 2 years. But I didn't have a standard fee loan, I've not had student finance before.

If you've not had student finance you should be fine.

Why are you mumsnetting and not writing the application carer then SW is a good move. Get applying

Have you looked at the step up programme?

Step Up is post grad though unfortunately.

I've known a few people apply for SW in their 50s.

I would get it in and worry about everything else like finance later.

I’m a social work student, if you have never had student finance before you will get your course funded. Go for it

No reason why u shouldn't apply. The trickest part is getting personal statement done and worded within the word limit. you sound very experienced and that will be desired. I start in September as mature student ....so ucas was a challenge as last time I did it there was no internet lol

Feel free to contact me for help good luck