University with no A Levels
Discussion
Hi, i hope this thread is in the right place as I was not sure where to place it.
Basically, i left school after my GCSE's to go to college to do an nvq 2 and btec in Mechanical Engineering.
I passed both of those and got a job in August. I am now currently studing for an Nvq3 and another Btec in mech eng. Then a HNC when i finish my nvq3 in May.
I have come to the conclusion that without a degree my pay could be capped at a pretty low amount imo.
So what i am asking is can i get onto a mech eng uni course with no A levels but with a HNC?.
I think this is a good idea as surely with a few years job experience already in hand i should have practical knowledge and a good change of getting a graduate job.
I should add i could of done A levels if i had wanted. GCSE results- 2A's, 4B's and 3 C's
Basically, i left school after my GCSE's to go to college to do an nvq 2 and btec in Mechanical Engineering.
I passed both of those and got a job in August. I am now currently studing for an Nvq3 and another Btec in mech eng. Then a HNC when i finish my nvq3 in May.
I have come to the conclusion that without a degree my pay could be capped at a pretty low amount imo.
So what i am asking is can i get onto a mech eng uni course with no A levels but with a HNC?.
I think this is a good idea as surely with a few years job experience already in hand i should have practical knowledge and a good change of getting a graduate job.
I should add i could of done A levels if i had wanted. GCSE results- 2A's, 4B's and 3 C's
Thanks for the replies, just to update i passed my btec national diploma in June with merits.NVQ3 is due to be completed by december/January.
I start my hnc course next week and have decided to go to uni a year or two after completing it as i can save some money to get me through university in that time period (if i pass obviously).
Jumping ahead a bit here but i like to be organised, what universities are the best for mech eng/aero eng depending on what path i decide to take.
Ive looked up the league tables and researched these but i find it more accurate by getting experiences off people who have been there and done it.
I've spoken to friends from nottingham and sheffield who say they're both decent courses but any others?
Once again thanks.
I start my hnc course next week and have decided to go to uni a year or two after completing it as i can save some money to get me through university in that time period (if i pass obviously).
Jumping ahead a bit here but i like to be organised, what universities are the best for mech eng/aero eng depending on what path i decide to take.
Ive looked up the league tables and researched these but i find it more accurate by getting experiences off people who have been there and done it.
I've spoken to friends from nottingham and sheffield who say they're both decent courses but any others?
Once again thanks.
Holy thread resurrection! just to update this old thread, I have just received conformation that I passed my HNC with merits. I think the plan is to work for a year or two now earning some decent money as my apprenticeship is complete. After that and with some cash behind me I plan on either going to university or at least changing jobs as I cannot see my current employer lasting much longer.
So if anyone knows any jobs suitable for someone with a HNC in mech eng then let me know.
So if anyone knows any jobs suitable for someone with a HNC in mech eng then let me know.
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