What are the chances of getting on a course through clearing with 2 A-Levels?

[SocialWorker1998]

Hi,

I'm set to get my results this August for 2 A-Levels. Psychology and Philosophy & Ethics.

I haven't applied for any unis, as I thought I had no hope due to only doing 2.

I'm predicted to get BB.

The course I want to do is in clearing (yes, it's social work which I know is extremely competitive when you're young (I'm 19)). I would absolutely love to apply when I get my results, but what are the chances of getting in with 2 A-Levels when the entry requirement is 3???

Do those courses specify any particular subject requirement? If they ask for 3 I think there may be plenty of enquiries from those with 3. You may be luckier with something like Sociology or even
Psychology.

Very high! Most mid level universities are beyond desperate for bums on seats at the moment for a whole variety of reasons. It's a consumer market and they need your money.

Start calling round early and try as many places as you can. Worst they can say is no but I know a lot of amazing people who got their places through clearing and made a great go of their degree.

Good luck!

Nope, no specific subjects asked for. I don't think they say 3, I think it's a certain amount of points. It's not the best uni either, but it's close to home and one the one that would be my top choice whatever the circumstances.

Thank you, I spoke to one this morning but didn't ask about the 2 A-Levels!!! I wish I did, I might ask again. They just told me to apply with this form they emailed to me ASAP after getting my results.

You'll be fine. Courses specify (usually) so if you look on UCAS course search you'll find plenty that ask for xx points "from 2 or more A Levels or their equivalent"

Have you though about an apprenticeship in social care? You can then progress on to being a social worker

Anglia Ruskin is the uni I am talking about what a coincidence

I'm sorry you're not necessarily being given good advice here. You will need a number of tariff points regardless of how many A levels you are doing. Check out the UCAS website to see how many points you have and how many you need. Universities won't drop that many points in clearing but you need to be ready to ring the ones which are most likely or you might waste your time and miss your chance.

Haha! It was the first one I came across on ucas!

Working the EXACT course OP wants has been pointed out as asking for tariff from 2 A levels or more - I'd say that was perfect advice!

Are you a mature student?
You need to apply, sometimes they waive the whole A level and GCSE requirements depending on any work experience you have, how old you are etc.
I got accepted on various degree courses all unrelated without so much as an O"level as they were in my day.
The most recent a masters in Sociology, at Manchester, I don't even have a GCSE in it.

They need bums on seats and your money, you'd be surprised at what is acceptable and what they actually publish ito requirements.

Don't Anglia Ruskin have large drop out rates? Maybe there is a correlation of low tariff courses and dropping out?

Maybe there is a correlation of low tariff courses and dropping out?

Yep of course there is!

You could do a foundation course, leading onto the degree course, with 2.

Rhetorical question from me! I knew that too! I would look into how well graduates do from the course and drop out rates and make a judgement if another university may be better and how you can access their courses.

I failed dismally in my A-levels, completely failed one and got crap grades in the remaining 2. Got into a great degree course by calling up the departments directly, turned out the course I fancied (I had a few shortlisted) needed to make up numbers and I bypassed clearing.

@BubblesBuddy - around 75% complete the course and around 95% are in a professional job after 6 months. That's good enough for me. I do not want to leave home. I'm quite happy saving and couldn't care less about this 'uni experience' and never have!