UK Universities
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Robert also asked same question:
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=71961
Hope more people reply to your questions.
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=71961
Hope more people reply to your questions.
hatfull
HIM-full
I went to Wimbledon School of Art and then London Met Uni. Wimbledon was good, mostly, only my tutor didn't like me at all and tried to fail meI'm confused entirely about them atm
Which Uni did you go to, and was it all that you had hoped?
but it didn't work London Met was great though!
Jane Birkin
Member
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/I'm confused entirely about them atm
Which Uni did you go to, and was it all that you had hoped?
IDon'tOweYouAnything23
New Member
I'm off to Uni this year, I remember doing the whole UCAS thing, it was quite a bastard! It annoyed me that it charged £15 aswell But, persevere, don't rush into making your choices either! I picked 5 good universities; Manchester, Bristol amongst a few others. My sixth form gave me crap predictive grades (which I surpassed) but that meant I wasn't even considered by 3 of the universities! But, I got into the one I wanted thankfully It was the case last year, I think there is the option of making a sixth choice within like 14 days of making your final five, think that costs an extra fiver though! 
You should go to as many open days as you can and make sure the Universities are catered towards what you want to do, check out the syllabuses and such
Also, you might want to look at this University guide;
http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/tol_gug/gooduniversityguide.php
But, persevere, don't rush into making your choices either! I picked 5 good universities; Manchester, Bristol amongst a few others. My sixth form gave me crap predictive grades (which I surpassed) but that meant I wasn't even considered by 3 of the universities! But, I got into the one I wanted thankfully It was the case last year, I think there is the option of making a sixth choice within like 14 days of making your final five, think that costs an extra fiver though! You should go to as many open days as you can and make sure the Universities are catered towards what you want to do, check out the syllabuses and such
Also, you might want to look at this University guide;
http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/tol_gug/gooduniversityguide.php
Amy
from the Ice Age to the dole age
wasn't always the most comfortable experience, but that was about 15 years ago (and it kinda depended what subjects you were studying). i'm sure it's a lot better now.
what do you want to study, amy?
English, and then afterwards Journalism. I asked my careers advisor about Queens and he said it's mostly unaffected by the prejudice/bigotry of the 'Troubles', but I don't think it's something you can really judge until you've spent some time there. Why was it uncomfortable for you? (You're from N. Ireland, yeah?)
Amy
from the Ice Age to the dole age
I'm off to Uni this year, I remember doing the whole UCAS thing, it was quite a bastard! It annoyed me that it charged £15 aswell
You should go to as many open days as you can and make sure the Universities are catered towards what you want to do, check out the syllabuses and such
Also, you might want to look at this University guide;
http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/tol_gug/gooduniversityguide.php
Thanks for the link, very useful
What were your predicted grades? Mine are AAB so I don't think I have much chance of getting into York, but I thought I might as well try. Queens Belfast is BBB, so I think I might make that my insurance.
IDon'tOweYouAnything23
New Member
Thanks for the link, very useful
What were your predicted grades? Mine are AAB so I don't think I have much chance of getting into York, but I thought I might as well try. Queens Belfast is BBB, so I think I might make that my insurance.
You're welcome
Errm something like ABC, I got AAB, Manchester wanted 3 As I think, so I wouldn't have got in there anyways
I was quite gutted I never made Queens one of my choices, it looks like a nice Uni, York's worth a shot, you might do better than predicted! Robert Neville
maladjusted
Sheffield is my favourite university, only because Ian Kershaw teaches there (History), and they seem to give students financial help
Amy
from the Ice Age to the dole age
He doesn't at the moment, he's working abroad I think, but he will be back in a few years time
Yeah they do, from what I have read and seen on the Open Day, they really bend over backwards to help with money issues.
Jukebox Jury
Retired
Manchester Polytechnic 1989 - 91.
I qualified as a ''mature student'' in Applied Youth & Community Work and passed with a ''certificate'' (it became a diploma the following year).
Jukebox Jury
I qualified as a ''mature student'' in Applied Youth & Community Work and passed with a ''certificate'' (it became a diploma the following year).
Jukebox Jury
I Won't Say No
Banned
I can tell you from (VERY) recent first hand experience that Queen's (not Queens') is a fantastic Uni. Not only in academic terms, but the whole student area is amazing. I was back visiting friends only last week - I meant to stay for one day and ended up staying for 6 it was that good.
Also, the "Troubles" ended over 10 years ago, so I wouldn't worry about it - I'd say it's a lot safer than most uni's because all the student accommodation is located mainly in one area (South Belfast) so there are always plenty of other students about (at day and night). Safety in numbers, n all that. Plus, it means you are only ever a stone's throw away from a good house party.
meat_is_murder19
New Member
I went to Plymouth university.I only went thier cause i wanted to live near the sea and it was close to cornwall.I had a great time lots of good partys did a bit of studying to.
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Amy
from the Ice Age to the dole age
I just started mine yesterday. I have until January though
Ah, well we have an internal college deadline (28th November) that is before the UCAS one, and I was told to be quick because English is popular
I went to Plymouth university.I only went thier cause i wanted to live near the sea and it was close to cornwall.I had a great time lots of good partys did a bit of studying to
Hehe, which degree did you do?
Amy
from the Ice Age to the dole age
I thought so too, but I've heard from a few people who have offers already, from Exeter to do English etc. They ask for AAA so I didn't apply there, Manchester is hard enough to get into without having 2 with those grades lol
Practising Troublemaker
Banned
I sent my UCAS off today. My choices were: Manchester (x2) Nottingham/ Exeter/ Edinburgh.
Hoping mostly for Manchester or Edinburgh. I am looking to do Literature with American Studies. This latter course means that I spend a year in the States.
I am predicted AAA which is a lot to live up to but I am going to work hard.
Off to bed now to dream once more about touring with Tegan and Sara!!
Love PTxx.
Hoping mostly for Manchester or Edinburgh. I am looking to do Literature with American Studies. This latter course means that I spend a year in the States.
I am predicted AAA which is a lot to live up to but I am going to work hard.
Off to bed now to dream once more about touring with Tegan and Sara!!
Love PTxx.
