A-levels or Uni degree?

Pendo · Post by **Pendo** » Tue 25 Mar, 2008 12:15 pm

I was just wondering, would my chances of getting accepted onto the intake for officers differ if I had a Degree or A-levels?

Basically. am I more likely to get accepted if i have a Uni degree ? Or is it more about how I perform in POC and AIB?

Cheerss.

marinewannabe · Post by **marinewannabe** » Tue 25 Mar, 2008 1:18 pm

Its very rare that I hear of anyone with less then a degree passing the final decision for the young officers course. This is simply because it proves you're academically at a good level and also have had a good amount of life experiance, E.G living away from home , more responsibility e.t.c.

MrC · Post by **MrC** » Tue 25 Mar, 2008 6:20 pm

As above, most people who don't go with degrees seem to be told to come back in a 'few years' when they have more life experience.

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Tue 25 Mar, 2008 7:03 pm

Use the good old search button as I am pretty sure I myself have asked this question before.
It's your choice at the end of the day whether you go to uni or not and should be made on the basis of whether you want to or not. Personally I don't want to so I am taking a gap year to get some good life experience under my belt and then joining. My friend is going to uni then joining. I think as long as you have the experience behind you and you have the needed qualities (mainly fitness but there are others that shouldn't be overlooked) then you wil be accepted. That is the way I see it based on conversations both on here and with the recruiters.
Anyway, there are a few topics on this subject floating around so have a nose.

Mitch

Pendo · Post by **Pendo** » Tue 25 Mar, 2008 8:44 pm

Would a stint in the RMR after A-levels give me the same chance as a graduate entry recruit?

Because I don't think I could afford tuition fees, and I'm not up for getting into debt when I'm 17.

davidemmerson · Post by **davidemmerson** » Wed 26 Mar, 2008 7:21 pm

Pendo wrote:Would a stint in the RMR after A-levels give me the same chance as a graduate entry recruit?

Because I don't think I could afford tuition fees, and I'm not up for getting into debt when I'm 17.

Possibly.

The government can pay for all you need at Uni if your parents can't afford for you to go. Have a look on the UCAS website for info about loans and stuff.

David

steveg16 · Post by **steveg16** » Wed 26 Mar, 2008 11:56 pm

Hi mate,
if you're worried about the cost of Uni then don't be. Nowadays anyone can afford to go. Normally the amount of loan you get is income assessed based on your parents/guardians earnings. Obviously the more they earn, the less you get.
On top of that alot of uni's give bursaries out. For example in a typical loan payment (3 per year) I get around £1100. However, a few people I know get around £170. This includes around £600 which they don't ever have to pay back! On top of that they just got a payment from the actual uni for £700-£1000 which they don't have to pay back!
My only tip is do a degree which is worth while. Too many of my friends have done business and they are now finding they can't do anything with it.
Regards, Steve

Jack1988 · Post by **Jack1988** » Tue 01 Apr, 2008 6:23 pm

When I did my POC, I had only A levels (or I was about to achieve them), they did say it would be helpful if I went to uni. I was actually doing my POC and AIB for a bursary, to be paid(about £2/3,000 a year, i think?) to go get a degree.

Plus the fact if you have a degree (also making you over 21), you a promoted to 1st lieutenant/Captain, a hell of a lot quicker compared to otherwise. Also you get to experience the life of being a bum, and all the fit, up for anything totti/men(?) that comes with getting that degree!

Tartan_Terrier · Post by **Tartan_Terrier** » Wed 02 Apr, 2008 5:56 pm

Jack1988 wrote:When I did my POC, I had only A levels (or I was about to achieve them), they did say it would be helpful if I went to uni. I was actually doing my POC and AIB for a bursary, to be paid(about £2/3,000 a year, i think?) to go get a degree.

Plus the fact if you have a degree (also making you over 21), you a promoted to 1st lieutenant/Captain, a hell of a lot quicker compared to otherwise. Also you get to experience the life of being a bum, and all the fit, up for anything totti/men(?) that comes with getting that degree!

1st Lieutenant? In the Royal Marines? Hmmmm......

lodge939 · Post by **lodge939** » Thu 03 Apr, 2008 9:53 pm

Degree. I was told at my AFCO there wasn't one 18 year old in the 2007 YO batch.

fubar84 · Post by **fubar84** » Thu 10 Apr, 2008 1:09 am

I passed POC and AIB with a B, C and E at A-Level. Selection for the batch is extremely competitive and even after passing you're not guaranteed a place (hence why I'm not in one

)

I have heard since that only around 9% or YO's have no degree, so although you can pass an AIB without a degree (for direct entry or for a bursery) I personally feel it will improve your chances.

fubar84 · Post by **fubar84** » Thu 10 Apr, 2008 3:37 pm

Lol yeah I'm 'just' a regular marine. Still in training - week 27

misterpurple · Post by **misterpurple** » Thu 10 Apr, 2008 4:42 pm

Lol yeah I'm 'just' a regular marine. Still in training - week 27

Not long now then. Keep up the good work

misterpurple · Post by **misterpurple** » Thu 10 Apr, 2008 6:05 pm

Noo noo didn't mean it liek that, liek if you've completed officer training and become a normal marine.

A 'normal' marine you say?

fubar84 · Post by **fubar84** » Thu 10 Apr, 2008 6:22 pm

Cheers, will do. Nothing short of an exocet is gonna keep me from getting out of lympstone!

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