I am interested in doing a BSc in physics remotely, but I do not need this degree or credits.
I am looking for knowledge.
Almost all universities have prerequisites. I hate wasting my time on a foundation course.
I am able to pay 5x price what they charge for the degree.
How can I approach a university to do what I'm looking for?
Then you probably shouldn't consider a university. If you are looking for knowledge then you can find all the best material online for free and in textbooks. And if you are willing to spend money you can use that to hire a private tutor to work with you through that material. You're going to learn more, quicker, get personalized lessons, and you'll still get away with paying less than would you would for a university degree.
I'm not doing this for fun or to enter into Academia. I do this to expand my skills and understanding.
That’s exactly my point...
> There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
> At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/physics/degrees/bsc-physics-r5...
You can also buy books like Morin's problem books.
And you could always email professors at a local university about auditing courses if you really want in-person instruction, but it's really not necessary, especially if you're only interested in classical physics.
Then you need to take the prerequisites and this is true whether you're styding by yourself or at a university. There are no shortcuts, especially in a field like physics where the complexity builds up over time.
I'm really good at Maths and Basic Physics otherwise.
If you’re referring to exams like admission material, you may be able to string arm your way in with enough money, but my experience is that the bureaucracy is very strong with these institutions and they are simply not designed for people like you.
Also finding a program that offers online physics courses may be a challenge. I’ve only ever seen one from the OU, mentioned elsewhere on this thread. Most online programs seem to either be CA, a handful of humanities degrees and what I’ll call “bullshit degrees”.