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Going back to studying...

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Backtoschool101 · 07/01/2021 22:02

Hello,

I am currently thinking about studying and training to get a good job. I am 28. 4 children. Married. Rented accommodation. Eldest is 7. Youngest is nearly 2. We have a family business but now it's established I no longer really have a role to play. I am a sahm but help with work when needed. Not enough to be a full time job. I left home at 18. Got married at 21 and stopped work to have kids. I did my a levels but didn't do very well as was living in an abusive home with my 2nd step dad, mum and siblings and was a child carer. I got the first job possible left and rented a studio flat.

I have my 4 beautiful children and a good husband. I am now at the point in thinking that my youngest is nearly two so will be in school in a few years and I really want to be earning again.

Is the Open university possible if my A levels weren't very good? I have really good GCSEs.

I am thinking open university so I can study whilst at home with the kids/evenings/ weekends etc. But I really can't afford it or know about the finance available...? Is it possible to study without good a levels at my age? And I don't even know what I want to study or get into. It would have to be an office based role really as that's my background/ I enjoy /am good at.

Thanks in advance

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Backtoschool101 · 07/01/2021 22:04

Also I have discussed with DH, whilst he doesn't mind me doing it, he isn't sure I would be accepted into a course with my A levels and suggested I just look for a job that would be easier for me to get. But I would like the chance to do what I failed to do before.

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Peggyslantern · 07/01/2021 22:10

The OU is definitely possible and you'd be a great student - I think you'd be really motivated to do your best.

GrolliffetheDragon · 07/01/2021 22:13

I don't have any A Levels and I'm doing an OU course!

YepCuntyIsTaken · 07/01/2021 22:15

I did a law degree part-time evenings while working full time. I was before I had kids so I didn't have that to deal with thankfully. It was hard work and but it was definitely worth it. I was much more prepared for studying and I really wanted to do it at age 30 then I was at age 18.

Go for it OP

YepCuntyIsTaken · 07/01/2021 22:16

Depending on what you're studying don't underestimate how much time it takes. There is a lot of reading and a lot of learning and also assignments and things to hand in. And then of course exams to prepare for and sit.

mynameiscalypso · 07/01/2021 22:18

My brother has just started an undergraduate degree as a mature student (he's 33). I think he got an E at A level and failed two others. He had to do a pre-course before he was accepted on to his degree but he said it was absolutely fine (the problem at 18 was not lack of intelligence at all).

mynameiscalypso · 07/01/2021 22:23

I'd also consider something like accountancy or bookkeeping - they might be a good fit and can be fairly flexible as careers

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Backtoschool101 · 07/01/2021 22:26

Thank you all. Will look into it then. I was a bit worried it was a stupid question....Grin

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