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Distance learning and advanced entry

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  • 04-02-2020 10:59am
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    943
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭


    Resolved thanks


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    pmrc
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    The open training college do distance learning.


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    943
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    pmrc wrote: »
    The open training college do distance learning.

    I just checked them. They only offer level 7 in disability which would be an equivalent of what I have after third year anyway, I want to complete an honours degree.

    Probably not an option. Thank you very much.


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    pmrc
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    943 wrote: »
    I just checked them. They only offer level 7 in disability which would be an equivalent of what I have after third year anyway, I want to complete an honours degree.

    Probably not an option. Thank you very much.
    https://opentrainingcollege.com/courseitems/contemporary-disability-studies-l8/


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    skooterblue2
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    943 wrote: »
    Hi all

    I am currently in year three of a Honours degree in Social Care.

    I am a mature student and I just cannot afford to go to college anymore full time but I want to complete my degree. I am currently on placement and absolutely hate it, I dont know if this is for me.

    I love the academic side and always wished that I had done social science instead. Now it is too late to change... I am looking at distance options.

    Has anyone got experience of a change like this or advanced entry of any kind?

    Thank you

    You probably wont get funding for another new course.
    Go to citizens information. Can you get extra funding?
    Talk to course tutors finish your course if you can and try and apply for a masters in a different field.


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    943
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    skooterblue2 wrote: »
    You probably wont get funding for another new course.
    Go to citizens information. Can you get extra funding?
    Talk to course tutors finish your course if you can and try and apply for a masters in a different field.

    I am not looking for funding.

    I am looking for advanced entry information.

    It looks like I will do that... It really does not sit well with me that I have got this far and now considering this, it seems ridiculous.

    Thanks


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    943
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    pmrc wrote: »

    Disability only is not what I am looking for and it also isn't being approved by Coru...but thanks so much it might help someone


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    skooterblue2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,816 ✭✭✭skooterblue2


    943 wrote: »

    I am looking for advanced entry information.

    It looks like I will do that... It really does not sit well with me that I have got this far and now considering this, it seems ridiculous.

    A lot of that depends on how much of your course is transferable and if the new course coordinator will accept your own credits. They are under no obligation to do so, so be very nice.

    I currently know someone in the exact same position as you and she wants to change, she is known to be an unhappy and challenging person. No other course will accept her for a transfer because of her personality. Its really a bit late in the course to be changing mid way through. It would be stupid to stop when you are this far in. Its only about 19 more months of study you might as well put with it.


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    943
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    skooterblue2 wrote: »
    A lot of that depends on how much of your course is transferable and if the new course coordinator will accept your own credits. They are under no obligation to do so, so be very nice.

    I currently know someone in the exact same position as you and she wants to change, she is known to be an unhappy and challenging person. No other course will accept her for a transfer because of her personality. Its really a bit late in the course to be changing mid way through. It would be stupid to stop when you are this far in. Its only about 19 more months of study you might as well put with it.

    Yeah that's a good point.

    Wow is that a thing..

    It is late 100%. I still want to do my degree and be involved in social care I am just having a stupid crisis haha. I am going to continue. I think it's one of those instances that when I said this "out loud" I realised what I was considering.

    Thanks again


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