Access Courses for Mature students

fitzilian19

Are there any available with distance learning?

i'm expecting a baby in September so would prefer to do a distance course - my aim is to spend time during my maternity leave doing the access bit and then leaving work to study initial teacher training the september after my baby is born.


this is all due to marrital breakdown and i'm trying to do the best for my baby- teaching is something i wanted to do but with only gcse and AS levels i need to do something to get enough to start study.



would another option be to do a an open uni course in something related and make up points that way?

lucky_me_2

Hi Fitzilian,

I am studying with the Open University and it is a great way to build up points and even work towards a full degree. What you could then do once you have completed this degree with the OU is go on to do a PGCE - http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/thetrainingprocess/typesofcourse/postgraduate/pgce.aspx
More info on the tda for you.

Although the Open University may take longer to complete a degree it is much more flexible, plus there are lots of different courses to pick, from beginner level right up to advanced. I really would recommend the OU, I love the flexibility. If you need any more info about the OU or have any questions, PM me as I am studying a course right now.

I am not too sure on the access course for teaching, I know this can be done part time at some colleges but not sure on home learning.

It may also be worth getting into contact with your local university as they may allow you on to the teaching course and in the meantime take a short OU course to prepare you for study.

I hope this has helped

Oldernotwiser

Many universities will accept an appropriate OU unit instead of an Access course as an entry qualification, although you should check this out first before committing yourself. Of course, you might really be suited to the OU method of study and complete your whole degree this way and then train to teach with a one year PGCE after finishing your degree.

fitzilian19

i think the OU route could work...

i'd be able to work part time then in the job i'm at now, so making more money than stacking shelves, which means i'd also be able to afford somewhere to live with baby...

glad i asked as doing a degree then pgce never entered my mind!

thanks!

KT1985

I am studying for an MA in Education with the OU, and would be very happy to talk to you about it- send me a pm.