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Oh questions! I say degree studies because I mean degree studies, not a complete degree. The subject would be irrelevant to my question but is, as point of fact , computer science. The reason for leaving, although again irrelevant to the original question, was a complicated pregnancy, followed by a complicated infancy. I am not, and have no reason to be, making excuses. It is what it is and I make no apologies for the decision to set aside the degree course, as it was a Hobson's Choice. My question ws a simple and straightforward one, asked with a desire to clarify matters. I was in no way suggesting that two years of degree studies WAS better than A levels. I was simply asking if it would be considered to be equivelant to or more than an A level education outside the academic world. The question should have read,'...but what about two years of a degree, what does this count for in the REAL world?' I apologise if this confused you and I hope this response clarifies things a little for you!

As for the latter part of your answer I think that to apply for both positions would be foolhardy give both positions are available but one is paid at markedly less than the other. If I was the decision maker and saw an applicant willing to take both posts but capable of filling the more responsible role, and therefore earning the higher salary I would be either rubbing my hands at the thought of getting a valuable member of staff 'on the cheap' or I'd be wondering what kind of desperation would lead someone, who is apparently capable of earning the greater wage, submitting an application for a job earning the much lower wage. There is a £6k difference in the salaries and the responsibilities are distributed accordingly.

Further to my response, I gained entry to my degree course by interview with a professor in the relevant department. Based on my work and life experience I was accepted upon the degree course without A levels. This is a common practice at Universities that support mature students. There were at least two other students on my course who earned their place by proving themselves by life experience.