Do you NEED A-Levels to get a degree?

[Bengaboy]

I have figured out if I have a degree, I can get mega fast promoted and be able to get mega moniez.

Now, I would be doing my current job whilst doing the degree, so Im guessing open uni would possibly be the best bet?

I know the normal process is GCSE's, A-Levels, then Degree, but do you actually need the A-Levels? I have 2 NVQ level 2's (that combined with the key skills things are Apprenticeship NVQ's) if they are worth anything.

Any help would be appreciated, as I have no clue in the world of further education.

 

[Bengaboy]

Yea I am in the Navy, and am planning on going down the officer route - and if I do this with a degree, you get a fast track sort of promotion to Lieutenant.

I will be looking at doing it under the Navys expense, but dont mind paying for it myself to be honest, as the rewards would more than outweigh the initial costs.

I am 20 years old, so I dont think the mature student thing would be too much of a problem.

With the open university thing, how - in a nutshell - does it work? Does it just involve a lot of time on your own researching and doing coursework with the occasional day in a classroom every month or so?

 

[Bengaboy]

What rank are you now? I ask because you wont get promoted to Lt with just a degree you will have to go through officer selection, which is slightly different.

KaHn

AB1 is my rank - I know a degree would not help me, as I am already qualified enough to be an officer. What I am saying is, with the degree, you go from a Sub Lt to Lieutenant in 2 years instead of 5-6.

Win win really, I get a degree for when I am outside, and get paid a lot more a lot quicker because of it.

 

[Bengaboy]

You should really work out whether you've got what it takes to pass officer selection first.

If you have any doubt whatsoever (which in reality, always exists) then you could be wasting your money.

For example, even if you do pass officer selection, they may not offer you the branch you applied for. What then? Would you take it anyway? It's all a bit of an investment in something that in many ways is very much out of your own hands.

:edit: You need to speak to someone who has a clue about the officer selection process, and not just look at the pay scale/promotion progression of a graduate and see $$$$$$$$$$.

If I remember correctly you are in the RAF? No idea how it works for you, but believe me - if you are an officer, with a degree, you go from Sub Lt to Lt in 2 years. Ive done all the research available, by talking to Officers onboard and going through the JSPs.

And I have spoke to many people about the AIB, and I know it is a bit of a gamble if nothing comes of it - but even if I dont get past the AIB stage, then at least I would have a degree, better than a kick to the Jacobs surely??