You could start with The Open University with just GCSEs, but this is distance learning so you would be learning at home (there are some tutorials but these are on average once a month).
Can you go to university with a GCSE?
GCSEs could be used to assess eligibility for a uni course
Regardless of the subject you want to study, the majority of university courses look for at least a C grade in English, maths and perhaps science – that’s grade 4 or 5 under the revised structure.
Do UNI care about GCSE?
Many universities will look at your GCSE grades when deciding whether to offer you a place on their course. They used to look at AS level grades but most students do not do this qualification any more so they are paying more attention to GCSEs.
How many GCSEs are needed for university?
Most colleges like you to take a minimum of five GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, while sixth forms have slightly higher entry requirements, looking for at least six GCSE examination results achieving at least a grade 4 (C).
What universities can I get into with GCSEs?
Like all Universities, Oxford and Cambridge Universities will take GCSEs into account when they are looking at the applicants for their prestigious courses. That being said, in a similar way to other Universities, Oxford and Cambridge Universities value other qualifications much more than they value GCSEs.
Can I get into uni without A levels?
Although A Levels are primarily for those seeking to get into university, yes it is possible to get to university without A levels and qualify for a university course. An Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) course is a flexible way of getting into university and suits those who are returning to education.
What is the hardest GCSE?
The hardest GCSE to pass is Double Science with 58.1 percent of students getting a four or lower in 2021. Just 1.5 percent of students received a nine in Double Science.
Is GCSE 9 good?
Employers generally look for around 5-6 GCSEs at A*- C grade. For the new grading system, that’s 5-6 GCSEs at 9-4 grade. If you’ve got this many GCSEs, you should have no trouble finding a job. Even after college, having 5-6 strong GCSEs will get you far.
Is a 5 at GCSE good?
The new GCSEs will be graded 9–1, rather than A*–G, with grade 5 considered a good pass and grade 9 being the highest and set above the current A*. The government’s definition of a ‘good pass’ will be set at grade 5 for reformed GCSEs.
Do unis look at GCSE mocks?
They just look at real grades, nothing else. When your in College, Universities look at predicted grades before you get conditional offers but right now in Secondary school, only real GCSEs count.
Is GCSE 7 GOOD?
Mostly, when a school / university looks at a student’s GCSEs, they will take into account their top 8 grades. Having 7 may give you a disadvantage as if they convert your GCSEs into points, someone with 8 will be much better off.
Will universities accept lower grades 2021?
If you are still unsure, check the university’s website for further clarification. Universities may accept lower grades or reduce the entry requirements for some courses in Clearing 2021. Be sure to reach out to the university first, explain your situation and see what they can verbally offer you.
Is 4 a good GCSE grade?
Equivalent GCSE grades
The Government has said that grade 4 is a ‘standard pass’. Grade 5 is a ‘strong pass’ and equivalent to a high C and low B on the old grading system. Grade 4 remains the level that students must achieve without needing to resit English and Maths post-16.
Are 8 GCSEs enough?
Fewer GCSEs with good grades are the best – a minimum of 8. It’s a great collection of advice and information. 8 is plenty. 10 is pushing it.
What grade is a 7 in GCSE?
A
According to Ofqual, the exams regulator, grade 7 is equivalent to an A. Grade 8 is considered a strong A and grade 9 an A*. Grade 4, a “standard pass”, is equivalent to a C while grade 5 – also a C – is deemed a “strong pass” and grade 6 is equivalent to a B.
Is a grade 6 GOOD?
Grade 6 indicates a good level of achievement and will help support progression into higher education and future employment.
Can you go to uni at 16?
If you’re aged 16 or 17 you can study a further education ( FE ) course: full-time at school or college.
Is Uni easier than A-Levels?
Although a degree is a higher level of study, for most students studying at university is not harder than studying for A Levels. The mode of learning can be vastly different, and so is the university lifestyle, so it takes some getting used to.
Do you get UCAS points for GCSE?
GCSE grades are not worth any UCAS points. And UCAS points do not affect GCSE grades. A-level, AS Level exams and IB diplomas are the essential for UCAS points as well as case dependent qualifications.
Can you cheat on GCSE?
More students are cheating in GCSE and A-level exams in England, with the number caught last summer up a quarter on the previous year, new figures show. Exam boards issued 2,715 penalties to students for malpractice in 2017 against 2,180 in 2016, Ofqual said.
Is PE GCSE easy?
The researchers found that, regardless of ability, students were more likely to gain good grades in the easier subjects than in chemistry or French. Drama was the easiest GCSE to do well in, followed by PE/sport, media studies, English, sociology, English literature, business studies and religious studies.
