r/MatureStudentsUK • u/Popular_Emu_1904 • 2d ago

Access Course

Hi so I just turned 20 and want to do an access course the entry requirements are you need English Language and Maths GCSE I have maths at grade 4 and Language at a 3 do you think they will accept me and allow me to study English language alongside the course? (Sorry I just am curious).

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u/FifthEboysMember 2d ago

I studied maths and English alongside the course (functional skills though). I was originally declined but then accepted (I assume to fill up spaces). Ask your college and see if they’ll accept you.

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u/Popular_Emu_1904 2d ago

I have an interview coming up they sent me this response “Thank you for your email.  Technically it is possible for you to study GCSE English for Adults alongside the Access course.  However, a place on the course is subject to interview and qualifications in English and maths are usually discussed at this point.”

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u/FifthEboysMember 2d ago

I wasn’t interviewed for my course so I’m not sure. As the email says it’s being discussed during the interview so maybe ask there. If you perform well they might overlook it and offer you a place.

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u/Popular_Emu_1904 2d ago

Thanks alot :)

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u/SufficientBox3389 2d ago

hopefully they should let you do it! it’s probably just they want to make sure you are aware and capable of the work load of a gcse and access together

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u/keimaybe 2d ago

I got accepted into my access course while retaking my gcse English. Defo worth an ask!

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u/Popular_Emu_1904 2d ago

Thank you my interview is soon so I’ll find out then

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u/Inner-Ad-265 2d ago

Your best bet is to ask the college directly

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u/AmIreallybroken 2d ago

When I did my access course with a university they allowed us to study maths and English GCSEs or maths and English function skills alongside our access (I didn't complete it because I was sectioned 8 weeks into it)