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Do GCSEs Give You UCAS Points? Your Path to University Explained

January 14, 2026

Let's clear up one of the most common questions right away: do GCSEs give you UCAS Tariff points? The short answer is no, they don’t. The UCAS points system is really designed for the Level 3 qualifications you tackle after you turn 16, like A-Levels,[...]
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What’s the Difference Between Functional Skills and GCSEs?

August 22, 2025
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If you have a career goal in mind, often you will require qualifications to achieve it. Certain professions will only accept you if you have a degree, while most need you to have either GCSEs or Functional Skills as a minimum. Most people are[...]
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What GCSEs Do You Need to Become a Doctor?

March 23, 2022
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Wanting to become a Doctor is a noble ambition as it’s a commitment to helping others and saving lives. Achieving that goal is a genuine accomplishment, and the result of years of hard work and study. If you’re considering a career as a Doctor, then[...]
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Should I take History or Geography GCSE?

February 23, 2022
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History and Geography challenge students to study the world around them by examining the past in fundamentally different ways.  The study of History explores the ramifications of events from centuries ago, that can still be seen today. Be it[...]
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How to Study GCSE Maths and English Courses for Adults Online

August 31, 2021
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GCSEs are generally the first academic qualifications that we come across during our school life. This is because they are taken by 14 to 16-year-olds, but the misconception is that GCSEs can only be studied by these[...]
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Should I take Sociology or History GCSE?

August 27, 2020
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GCSE History and Sociology challenge students to analyse their view of the world. GCSE History focuses on past societies while Sociology concerns itself with the theory of modern society. Both subjects allow the learner to explore the world from various[...]
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How important are GCSEs for Adults?

August 26, 2020
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GCSEs are a standard qualification in the UK for school children between the ages of 14 – 16. They were the first time we were able to tailor our education towards our interests and our future endeavours. And even though time has passed, the value of[...]
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Should I take GCSE Sociology?

August 21, 2020
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GCSE Sociology is a fascinating area of study that focuses on the complexities and behaviours within human society. It’s something of a unifying term, bringing together multiple areas of study that focus on the various elements that compromise human[...]
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Should I Study GCSE Physics?

August 19, 2020
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Physics is an exciting field to work in as the constant discoveries mean the landscape is ever-changing. Through the fascinating work physicists do we are able to understand more than ever about the world we live in. Studying GCSE Physics will give you[...]
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Do you really need GCSEs to go to University?

August 19, 2020
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Universities ask for a combination of different qualifications as part of their application process. This is because undergraduate level study requires a high standard of academic capabilities to complete. GCSEs are a steppingstone qualification towards[...]
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