Doing a theoretical physics degree from home UK only please

[tashalustig]

Is there any point in doing a theoretical/astrophysics degree from home, even if you are able to achieve exceptionally good grades, what about people who are agoraphobic and can't get to a uni?

 

[eri]

What do you plan on doing with the degree? No matter how good your grades are, employers aren't going to hire someone who's not going to show up.

 

[tashalustig]

i know what your saying at the moment it is doing the degree itself obviously and i would like to go down the phd route and do research. I'm not actually agoraphobic but i was wondering what happens to those who are if they just deal with not having an education. I have an ill family member who i look after all the time so can't leave the house for the next few years for hours at a time. But in 2 years when my brother has finished his degree he will be taking over in the care.

 

[odinsthunder]

Have you looked into the Open University? They are probably your best bet, and they will go out of their way to provide help for people in special circumstances.

 

[tashalustig]

Thank you! yes i have just worried it will be seen as a 'lesser' degree if you understand what i mean?

But the OU have been more than helpful and do have an astrophysics degree