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Got an enquiry ........

hi there im interested in noing if i have an interest in two different career paths and degrees
would it be possible to apply for both in january so that i dont miss out on one if i decide
thats the one i want to do. the two im interested in is social work and zoooligy. I still
havent decided which i deffinatly want to do in sept and wanted to apply for both degrees
via ucas, would they allow me to do this?? or will i have to choose just one to apply for in
jan??
Also will i need keyskills level 2 in all fields to get in to uni? i have a level 3 qualification in
media makeup and hairdressing but this is totally different to the degrees im interested in
will this matter?? will it matter about what my level 3 is in?? i have many level 2
qualifications in varius areas.
I have keyskills level 1 and a level two in ict keyskills. im studying a keyskill in maths at
minuit but its level 1.

This is our reply.......

Hi natasha, thanks for contacting q2a with your enquiry about going to university.

Yes, you can apply for more than one course: on your UCAS application form you can list
up to six different universities and courses (except for medicine and dentistry). If you want
to apply to the same university for more than one course you need to make a separate
entry on the UCAS form for each course.

You will need Key Skills Level 2 in Maths and English. It may not matter what your Level
3 qualification is in if you apply to university as a mature student (see bullet points below),
which is from the age of 21. It may be used as evidence of your ability to study to that
level.

We suggest that these are your choices given your current academic achievements:

# Get your Key Skills in English and Maths up to Level 2
· Look for paid work or voluntary work in a related job. In your case, depending on
which degree course you eventually decide to take, this could be in social care or youth
work, or with veterinary practices, conservation societies or zoos. This will demonstrate
your interest in, and commitment to the subject. If you get paid work you may be able to
study 'on-the-job to a level required for university, usually a Level 3 qualification

# Think about going to University as a mature student, which is from the age of 21,
when they take into account your experience as well as your qualifications. They may
suggest that you do an initial year of study which may be in the form of an Introduction to
Higher Education, a Foundation Studies Programme or an Access to Higher Education
course. Access courses are run by Further Education colleges and can be related to a
particular subject area, in your case Social Sciences for Social Work. Blackpool College
offers an Access Course for the Health and Social Professions. The University of
Manchester offers a Foundation Year in Science for students who do not have the
appropriate Science A Levels.

We've looked at the entry requirements for the University of Central Lancashire's Social
Work degree and The University of Manchester's Zoology degree (just because they're the
nearest) to give you examples of what you would need:

# The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), Preston, Lancashire. PR1 2HE.
Telephone: 01772 201 201. Website: www.uclan.ac.uk Their entry requirements for a
Social Work Degree, 2010 admission, are 2 A levels at Grade C or above, Key Skills Level
2 in Maths and English, relevant Social Care experience

# The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. M13 9PL. Telephone:
0161 306 6000. Website: www.manchester.ac.uk Their entry requirements for a Zoology
Degree, 2010 admission, are 3 A Levels, grades AAB down to BBB, in Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Maths. They will accept Geography, Psychology, Environmental
Studies or PE as a third non-science A Level, GCSE, minimum Grade C in English and
Maths, which is equivalent to Key Skills Level 2

It's important to talk to the admissions tutors at your chosen universities to discuss
whether your current qualifications and experience match their requirements. There is a
full list of universities, the courses they offer and their entry requirements at:

# www.ucas.com

If you haven't got your own access to the Internet there is usually free access for a limited
time at your local library, or the reference section of your local library may have a copy of
the UCAS Big Guide book or CD-ROM.

We hope you find the information in our reply helpful. If you think we can help further,
about this or anything else, please email us again.

Best wishes from q2a.

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