Can I get a degree without A levels?

Well it’s not as uncommon as you’d think. Universities are changing the way they think about candidates with alternative qualifications. In the complete absence of A-levels or equivalent qualifications, some universities are even prepared to accept life and work experience as an alternative to formal education.

Do Open university do A levels?

Absolutely! We have students of all ages studying A Levels with us, with students in their teens right through to their nineties! We believe education should be accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of their age.

What are the grades for Open university?

Open University Grading

Score Boundaries	Course Grade
85 – 100	Distinction Grade
70 – 84	Grade 2 Pass
55 – 69	Grade 3 Pass
40 – 54	Grade 4 Pass

Does the Open university accept everyone?

It doesn’t matter what you have or haven’t studied before or when you last picked up a text book, there’s a starting point for everyone with the OU. Answer a few quick questions to see where you should start.

What are British A levels?

A-Levels (Advanced Level qualifications) are a UK subject-based qualification for students aged 16 and above. They are usually studied over two years, leading to qualifications recognised for entrance to higher education institutes in the UK and many others worldwide.

Is Open University good UK?

They are still considered a top UK university, though there have been many changes along the way, not least the WWW, which has made it easier for them to accommodate students around the world, frequently leading the way in distance learning. OU graduates are regarded well by employers.

Can I study at the Open University for free?

Free courses The majority of learners visiting OpenLearn do so to study a free course. All OpenLearn courses: Provide a free, downloadable Open University Statement of participation available on completion. Can be studied by anyone at any time, with no cohorts, presentation dates or time limits.

Is Open University as good as university?

The Open University. When you complete a degree course via distance learning, you receive the exact same qualification you would get, if you studied that university course on campus. There is no difference.

How Are Open University modules graded?

We select modules in grade order, starting with your best grades. If you have the same grade for several modules, we start with the earliest. If you have more than one module with the same grade awarded at the same time, we take them in alpha-numeric order of their module code.

What happens if you fail an OU module?

If you’re not successful in passing your module, you won’t be able to re-submit your assignments, but you may be offered the opportunity to resit your exam or submit another end-of-module assessment.

Do I need A levels to study University?

If you’re thinking about going to university, most higher education courses require specific A levels or combinations of A levels (or alternative level 3 qualifications). If you’re not sure what career or job you want to do , studying a selection of A levels can be a good way of keeping your options open.

How do I find out what grades I need for OU?

When you become an OU student there is a qualification planner on the website and you can work out what grades you would need to achieve for each degree classification. On most, if not all, courses the TMAs and the exams carry equal weight. Rep:?

What grades do you need to take a levels?

What grades do I need to take A levels? You normally need: at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4/A* to C; at least grade 6 in the specific subject(s) you want to study; However, the specific requirements needed to study A levels will vary across schools and colleges.

Are there any entry requirements for OU courses?

Most of our courses don’t have entry requirements, but there are some things you need to think about to be successful in your study. Answer a few quick questions to see where you should start with OU study.