Once you understand the level of course appropriate for yourself, it is important to decide the type of qualification you would feel happiest studying and which will meet your goals.
Mature students can also take GCSEs which can be done separately or combined with other courses.
These level 3 courses are studied over a one or two year period and provide entry into Higher Education and some professional courses. It is possible to do an A level subject for interest and pleasure. These are alternative routes to higher education or employment and are available at Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced Level. GNVQ Advanced is equivalent to 2 A-levels and is accepted for University entrance. These are job related qualifications and are specifically designed to improve the work skills of employees in all industries.