I'm registered to do dd205 starting in Feb, but am considering taking on either U212 or K217 as well (both start in Jan).
The advantages would be that I would finish my degree sooner, that I would stay busy (I am off work because of my health) and that I would have a variety of tasks (I did a year of trad uni, doing social policy combined with literature, and loved the variety - it made it easier to motivate myself as, if I got fed up of doing lit homework, I could just do some SP, and vis versa)
Cons would be that it would mean being busier, and if my health became bad I would find it harder to catch up, and I have been out of education now for four years (and have never done level 2 before, although I did get a solid first, if tyhe first year counted, in what I have done previously) I did do A103 when I was 18, instead of doing A2 at college, and found that very manageable alongside a full time job and party lifestyle, although of course I didn't have children and was 18 and therefore full of energy.
I know the plan is that funding won't change for current students, but I am also scared of some kind of major policy change meaning I suddenly couldn't finish my degree (student loans aren't an option for various reasons) so I'm keen to get it done asap.
I do want to double up one year - I want to have the BA by the time my 2 year old starts school - and doubling up on level 3 courses, especially when I might be back at part time work, seems like it would be loads harder than level 2.
BUT, would I be setting myself up for a fall?
Thoughts please :)
I should add that I am also intending to do postgrad afterwards, and this year I am all set to be more involved in Rethink and the Fabian Society, which may well increase about this time next year. All these things are hopefully so I can use my ill time to make me employable eventually. So it isn't just a case of getting a BA at the end of my name (although that is a big part of it) but also the knowledge and academic experience will be very useful.