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<\/a><\/p>\nGCSEs in the workplace<\/h2>\n
Depending on where you are in your career, GCSEs have a sliding scale of relevance. If it\u2019s your first job, then they matter a lot because your potential new boss has nothing else to measure you against.<\/p>\n
If GCSEs are your only qualifications, then they do start to matter less as you build up your experience and skillset.<\/p>\n
If, on the other hand, you\u2019re a decade into a career with a track record of excellence but not a qualification to your name, then it may not matter at all.<\/p>\n
The X factor in this scenario being how long did it take you to get that first lucky break upon which you built your career?<\/p>\n
However, when it comes to applying for a job, if it\u2019s between you and someone else, qualifications will be factored into the decision-making process.<\/p>\n
Although rare, it is possible to lose out on a job because you got a Grade C in Maths and your competition got a Grade B.<\/p>\n
But in the sense that GCSEs help you move on to further study which, in turn, helps you to get a higher paying role, they remain quite important.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/h2>\nGCSEs when studying<\/h2>\n
If you want to gain specific qualifications \u2013 such as A Levels or an undergraduate degree \u2013 then GCSEs are a common requirement.<\/p>\n
In a traditional education setting, if you want to study an A Level you will need a GCSE of Grade C\/5 or above in that subject to enrol.<\/p>\n
The rationale behind this is because you need a solid foundation in that subject in order to study it at the next level. It\u2019s a reasonable requirement as without prior knowledge it can be difficult to keep pace in a classroom setting.<\/p>\n
Online course providers don\u2019t always ask for GCSEs in order to study A Levels. This is partly due to the way in which you learn.<\/p>\n
Because the course material can be studied at your convenience, you have the time to do any wider reading you may need to get yourself up to speed.<\/p>\n
The downside, of course, is that you still won\u2019t have the GCSEs. If a potential job opportunity only requires A Levels and you\u2019ve got work experience to fall back on, then it may not be an issue.<\/p>\n
However, if you want to go on to study at degree level then you may come unstuck.<\/p>\n
This is simply because universities tend to ask for \u2013 at the very least \u2013 maths and English Grade C\/5 for most courses.<\/p>\n
Granted they can waive that requirement, but they will only do that if you bring something substantial to the table in its place.<\/p>\n
The good news is that more and more universities are recognising professional experience and other skills when it comes to accepting mature students on to courses.<\/p>\n
Although it\u2019s worth noting that in a lot of instances you may have to complete a foundation degree first. After which you can start studying the full degree.<\/p>\n
It will add an extra year to your studies but forgoes the need to acquire a set of GCSEs if you\u2019re lacking them.<\/p>\n
Some subjects may still require a GCSE in Maths \u2013 for example \u2013 regardless of whether there is a foundation degree on offer. This may be because there is a heavy mathematical component, or the university simply will not budge on certain requirements.<\/p>\n
Regardless, if that\u2019s the requirement then there\u2019s really very little choice in the matter.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHow to Get GCSEs<\/h2>\n
There are a couple of options here. The first is to enrol in your local college and study the GCSEs you need to. Depending on the number you\u2019re taking and the college\u2019s timetable you could get quite a few qualifications under your belt within a couple of years.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s providing you have the time and money to commit to that level of study of course.<\/p>\n
The alternative is to enrol with an online college. The big advantage online study has over a traditional course is you don\u2019t need to wait until the start of term.<\/p>\n
You can get started as soon as you enrol. Which is especially good news if you need to get the qualifications you need in a hurry.<\/p>\n
Most GCSE courses available via online learning providers can be completed within a year.<\/p>\n
If you are looking to gain a set of GCSEs, we would not recommend studying more than two at a time. And even that is a lot of studying if you have a job and family commitments to juggle.<\/p>\n
In most instances where GCSEs are an essential requirement, the university or employer will just want maths and English. Sometimes science.<\/p>\n
If this is the case, then there are courses available and you can complete your studies relatively quickly.<\/p>\n
The alternative is to take Functional Skills in Maths and English<\/strong><\/a>. These courses are specifically designed to help give you the core knowledge in both subjects.<\/p>\nThey are the equivalent to a Grade C which means most colleges and universities will recognise them should you want to enrol on to future courses.<\/p>\n
With only 3 units and 15 guided hours of study this could be a time efficient way of gaining qualifications ahead of studying A Levels.<\/p>\n
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With such a range of GCSE courses now available through distance learning providers, the opportunity to gain those key qualifications is considerable.<\/p>\n
Whether you want to go to university or get the qualifications for your own sense of achievement, we can help.<\/p>\n
Stonebridge Associated Colleges offer a wide range of GCSE courses<\/strong><\/a> in order to help you realise your ambitions.<\/p>\nCheck out our GCSE course page<\/strong><\/a> or contact a member of our sales team<\/strong><\/a> today to learn more and enrol.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nHow to Get GCSEs<\/h2>\n
There are a couple of options here. The first is to enrol in your local college and study the GCSEs you need to. Depending on the number you\u2019re taking and the college\u2019s timetable you could get quite a few qualifications under your belt within a couple of years.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s providing you have the time and money to commit to that level of study of course.<\/p>\n
The alternative is to enrol with an online college. The big advantage online study has over a traditional course is you don\u2019t need to wait until the start of term.<\/p>\n
You can get started as soon as you enrol. Which is especially good news if you need to get the qualifications you need in a hurry.<\/p>\n
Most GCSE courses available via online learning providers can be completed within a year.<\/p>\n
If you are looking to gain a set of GCSEs, we would not recommend studying more than two at a time. And even that is a lot of studying if you have a job and family commitments to juggle.<\/p>\n
In most instances where GCSEs are an essential requirement, the university or employer will just want maths and English. Sometimes science.<\/p>\n
If this is the case, then there are courses available and you can complete your studies relatively quickly.<\/p>\n
The alternative is to take Functional Skills in Maths and English<\/strong><\/a>. These courses are specifically designed to help give you the core knowledge in both subjects.<\/p>\n They are the equivalent to a Grade C which means most colleges and universities will recognise them should you want to enrol on to future courses.<\/p>\n With only 3 units and 15 guided hours of study this could be a time efficient way of gaining qualifications ahead of studying A Levels.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With such a range of GCSE courses now available through distance learning providers, the opportunity to gain those key qualifications is considerable.<\/p>\n Whether you want to go to university or get the qualifications for your own sense of achievement, we can help.<\/p>\n Stonebridge Associated Colleges offer a wide range of GCSE courses<\/strong><\/a> in order to help you realise your ambitions.<\/p>\n Check out our GCSE course page<\/strong><\/a> or contact a member of our sales team<\/strong><\/a> today to learn more and enrol.<\/p>\n