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Considering going back to college as a mature student

[Deleted User] · 2012-02-06 13:21:12

Last year I graduated with a Bsc Honours, but after a lot of searching/soul searching, I realized that not only were there barely any jobs, but that my course didn't prepare me for any of them and that they're not what I want to do. So I am considering going back as a mature student in September to study. However, I have…

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06-02-2012 2:21pm

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Last year I graduated with a Bsc Honours, but after a lot of searching/soul searching, I realized that not only were there barely any jobs, but that my course didn't prepare me for any of them and that they're not what I want to do. So I am considering going back as a mature student in September to study. However, I have absolutely no idea where to start and the whole thing is completely confusing me.

Any one got any advice? Or have I completely missed my chance now?

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#2 06-02-2012 7:07pm
hairyprincess

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You can apply directly to the college and/or through the CAO system, depending on the course you want to do. You do realise you won't get a grant or BTEA though, seeing as you already hold a Level 8

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#3 08-02-2012 2:14pm
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Since you already have an Honors BSc why wouldn't you go for the Masters?

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