I am posting this in a couple of places to hopefully get some replies. I am currently in the process of applying to Uni. I had planned to study social work but the course is M-F 9-5 including placements. The uni is an hour each way so I would be out of the house 10 hours a day and obviously with the exception of a bursary of £3700 a year this is unpaid. I have three primary school age children who woud need after school care (I think DH would be able to drop them off). I know I would get some study days but we do not know them in advance so I would have already forked out for childcare. I worked in law Enforcement for 14 years prior to kids and would not mind getting back into it (currently no jobs as public sector) So I thouht a degree in criminology would help me when jobs become available. This course is less contact hours and in something I have in some way done. However I am worried that it will not help me get employment unlike the social work course which i think might lead to work. I know the amount of hours you are in college is not a reason to chose a degree course however I need to put my children first but am desperate to get back into the workplace and want to maximise my chances of getting a job especailly as I will be 40 when/if I graduate which will seriously affect my employabilty aswell. Sorry this is long but if anyone has any advice I really need it asap as my UCAS forms are due in end of Nov. Thank you