Dani asked:
I suddenly decided not to go to university this year, two weeks before the results. I want to take a gap year and work, and then maybe continue working for another year. However, is this possible without losing my uni offer? Can I go to uni in, say, 3 years, without re-doing my A-levels or going through the whole application process again?
I suddenly decided not to go to university this year, two weeks before the results. I want to take a gap year and work, and then maybe continue working for another year. However, is this possible without losing my uni offer? Can I go to uni in, say, 3 years, without re-doing my A-levels or going through the whole application process again?
Thanks a LOT for advice.
the best thing is to ask students advisor
I hope you will do a little work, pay a little tax in those three years!
I think you can go to Uni any time in the future as beleive a mature student is seen as above 25 years old. Your A Levels will stand they cannot be taken away your work experience may be an assistance with getting on the necessary course. I.e. if wanted to be a doctor worked in a hospital this will only assist your application. Think Uni’s only hold a place open 4 a yr after that you have to re-aplie. Don’t be fooled Uni’s need to fill their courses up as they need their money, it is supply and demand, therefore theoretically grades are no more important than applying early, talking face to face with the lecturers, doing what is asked in research, and showing an element of devotion to the course.
No. I think you may still have time to defer for next year but you can’t keep deferring until whenever it suits you. You wouldn’t have to resit your A levels again, that would be silly, but you would have to apply to university again as a mature student.
Hello
I suggest having a look at the UCAS website, specifically at for guidance about procedures for deferral. Go to the section ‘Choice of course, year or point of entry’ and you’ll see instructions about what you should do next. Essentially it’s a case of contacting the university directly, if you are still happy with the course choice. Then, if the university agrees they will notify UCAS.
There’s more information on taking a gap year at. Think carefully about how you will use this time out and in particular, what you would gain from more than one gap year, before putting your case forward to the university. Review your options regularly as your course choice and career plans may well change, following experience on a gap year project or in the workplace.
If funding is an issue, have a look at information on possible sources of funding. The following sites provide an overview of financial support available for students in England: and. You haven’t said where you live but there are links here to relevant funding information for all UK and EU countries. Remember to also check with the university if there are any funding opportunities available for your particular area of study.
You don’t say what age you are but if you will be a mature student after taking time out (aged 21 or over at the start of your course or 20 or over in Scotland), it’s worth having a look at:.
You may also wish to consider supported open learning with The Open University. To check if your subject choice is available and for detailed information on courses, the registration process, financial and other support with the OU, see.
I do hope this helps answer your query.