To thinks its too late?

[kappadelta]

To do a degree. I don't have one, have always wanted one.
I'm 35, have 5 children currently working as a bank admin in the voluntary sector.

DH will be redundant in September so I thought it's the perfect time to think of ME for a change (not really, more of our future)

BUT? Is it to late for this year? My closest uni is Sheffield and I have left it too late to apply normally and would have to go through the clearing process.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

[kappadelta]

I've got a telephone interview tomorrow with the tutor. Words of advice would be gratefully received

[ChickenFajitaAndNachos]

Good luck. Let us know how you get on.

[kappadelta]

Thanks chicken I will do. Feel like I'm trying to blag myself onto the course lol

[ChickenFajitaAndNachos]

No, no, no, you are an intelligent woman who is capable of studying for a degree. Just be yourself.

[kappadelta]

Thanks chicken

[ballsballsballs]

I agree with what Chicken said. You know you can do it and that's what you need to get across to the tutor.

[ChickenFajitaAndNachos]

The organizational, time managing etc skills you have gained in running a large household and through your employment are really good assets to have when studying for a degree.

[nokidshere]

I am 53 and one year into a criminology/psychology degree. The last time I did any formal education was 35 years ago and the degree I am doing is completely new to me.

I'm loving it! Hope you get the course that you want!

[callamia]

Kappa, if you sound like you know what the course entails, and you have a realistic expectation of workload and how your interests match the course, then you should sound very appealing. Do you have the entry requires from A level/similar? Good luck!

[kappadelta]

Call - thanks for that. Yes I've got a few level 3 qualifications, some other study plus some work experience in the field I'm looking at. So fingers crossed

[DiaDuit]

Good luck OP. have you decided what subject you are going for?

[kappadelta]

Dia - going for Applied Social Science.

[DiaDuit]

Ooh that sounds very interesting, and exciting. I hope the interview goes well! You can do it.

[kappadelta]

Dia - thanks, me too. It fits it well with my interests and where I work. How are your plans going?

[DiaDuit]

Nothing definite yet although i think i'll have to do A levels rather than an access course. There seems to be fewer options for that locally though so i need to ring my local colleges And i need to speak with my lone parent advisor once i've found the course to see how it will affect my finances.

[londonrach]

I applied in sept (end of) with 3 year degree starting i October. Not too late. Go for it

[HerbieRidesAgain]

I started a 3yr degree age 41 :)

[kappadelta]

Herbie - is it finished? How did you find it?

[Appliedapple]

Go for it. Seriously. Students with a bit of life experience bring so much more with them and get so much more out of it.

[kappadelta]

I got in! Thanks to everyone for your support

[DiaDuit]

Woooohoooooo! Well done you kappa brilliant news. This is the start of a new chapter for you. Very happy for you

[ChickenFajitaAndNachos]

Wow, well done. I am so pleased for you xxx

[ballsballsballs]

Well done kappa that's great news.

[kappadelta]

Thanks guys, I'm so happy

[DiaDuit]

When do you start? Do you know yet?