I'm confused entirely about them atm :( I think I've picked my 5 (York, Sheffield, Manchester, Leicester and Queens' Belfast), but I will probably chop and change a few before I apply.

Which Uni did you go to, and was it all that you had hoped?

Robert also asked same question:

http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=71961

Hope more people reply to your questions. :)

Queens' Belfast

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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?

I'm confused entirely about them atm :( I think I've picked my 5 (York, Sheffield, Manchester, Leicester and Queens' Belfast), but I will probably chop and change a few before I apply.

Which Uni did you go to, and was it all that you had hoped?
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 me :tears: but it didn't work :) London Met was great though!

I don't know anything about British universities but I'd like to know what you're gonna study.

:)

I'm confused entirely about them atm :( I think I've picked my 5 (York, Sheffield, Manchester, Leicester and Queens' Belfast), but I will probably chop and change a few before I apply.

Which Uni did you go to, and was it all that you had hoped?
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/

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 :p 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! :mad: :p
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

http://www.dlc.ie/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/photos__1/queens_university_belfast/queens_university_belfast/2554-1-eng-GB/queens_university_belfast_imagelarge.jpg

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?)

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 :p 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! :mad: :p
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.

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! ;)

Sheffield is my favourite university, only because Ian Kershaw teaches there (History), and they seem to give students financial help

I wanted to try for Manchester but there was no way i could get the grades they wanted:(.

I am only going to apply for two this year, same two as last year, only unis that do the course i want and are close to me... and i get in for free:cool:.

Sheffield is my favourite university, only because Ian Kershaw teaches there (History), and they seem to give students financial help

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.

I'm bumping this thread because I wondered if any of you have sent off your UCAS applications yet? I haven't and I'm starting to panic a bit, if only because English is such an oversubscribed course :doh:

I'm bumping this thread because I wondered if any of you have sent off your UCAS applications yet? I haven't and I'm starting to panic a bit, if only because English is such an oversubscribed course :doh:

You have till mid January. And you will hear off offers in February. Sdaly English is one of the most popular subjects:(.

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I've sent my application!!! :D

Btw, does anyone know if UCAS will still process applications / send Welcome letters during half-term, or will it continue from when the colleges start back etc?

I've sent my application!!! :D

Btw, does anyone know if UCAS will still process applications / send Welcome letters during half-term, or will it continue from when the colleges start back etc?

I just started mine yesterday:o. I have until January though:).

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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.

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:D.

I just started mine yesterday:o. 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:D.

Hehe, which degree did you do?

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 :)



Yeah i am hoping to have mine doen by then as well. It's half done anyway.

With popular courses they don't hand out offers until after the deadline so it doesn't really matter when you apply. Or at least that is what i was told.

Yeah i am hoping to have mine doen by then as well. It's half done anyway.

With popular courses they don't hand out offers until after the deadline so it doesn't really matter when you apply. Or at least that is what i was told.

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

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

Yes i've never understood that some people hear months in advance:confused:. Rarely happens so don't be disheartened becuase you will likely hear in feburary.

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.

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.

Awh we could be on the same couse if go to Edinburgh:cool:.

I went to London Met (hi, Hatfull!). The English department was okay; the Theatre Studies department was tremendous. My boyfriend went to Manchester, and by all accounts the English department there is pretty good.

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.

I'm applying for Literature on it's own, but I was torn about American Studies at Manchester because I'd love to travel to the US. I'll be spending 4 years at Uni anyway though, not sure I'd want the debt of five :(

I'm predicted AAAB, hoping to get AABB....as long as there are 2 A's in there I couldn't care less what the combination is :p

I am still awaiting offers as my tutor hasn't yet done my reference. I madly want a year in America!!!

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I sent my UCAS off today.
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I am still awaiting offers as my tutor hasn't yet done my reference. I madly want a year in America!!!

Love PTxx.


:confused: I didn't think it was possible to send your UCAS off without first having the reference added?? How would they go about doing it separately?

I haven't had any offers yet, I did get an acknowledgement from Manchester but that's it so far :(

:confused: I didn't think it was possible to send your UCAS off without first having the reference added?? How would they go about doing it separately?

I haven't had any offers yet, I did get an acknowledgement from Manchester but that's it so far :(

Once you send it and pay that is when your college or whoever gets it and does the reference.

Once you send it and pay that is when your college or whoever gets it and does the reference.

Yes, but when you pay and press 'Send' it doesn't go straight to UCAS, it goes to the careers department at college, who then add your reference and check everything over before sending it to UCAS? PT's post sounded like the application had already gone to UCAS without a reference, and his teachers were adding it on or something?

Yes, but when you pay and press 'Send' it doesn't go straight to UCAS, it goes to the careers department at college, who then add your reference and check everything over before sending it to UCAS? PT's post sounded like the application had already gone to UCAS without a reference, and his teachers were adding it on or something?

Ah i see. Yes that is what happens:).

Ah i see. Yes that is what happens:).

I must just have read his post wrong :o sorry

I must just have read his post wrong :o sorry

It's all right;).

Sorry, my wording was crap. Basically I have completed the form and statement etc. I have clicked 'apy/send' which basically sends it to my head of year who adds the reference and then it goes to the Uni's.

Apparently my reference is still 'in progress'.

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Sorry, my wording was crap. Basically I have completed the form and statement etc. I have clicked 'apy/send' which basically sends it to my head of year who adds the reference and then it goes to the Uni's.

Apparently my reference is still 'in progress'.

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They will proberally take bloodly ages with it as well:mad:.

Well, it has been sent out to the univesities today, and, I here Manchester are already giving out offers so wish me luck!

Love PTxx.

Has anybody had any offers yet?

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listen to experienced man (somewhat), you wont get offers until after the ucas deadline has passed.. or at least you shouldnt do...

I'm confused entirely about them atm :( I think I've picked my 5 (York, Sheffield, Manchester, Leicester and Queens' Belfast), but I will probably chop and change a few before I apply.

Which Uni did you go to, and was it all that you had hoped?

Hi, I have just graduated from Leicester with a degree in English and I couldn't recommend it more highly. The course is well structured and the lecturers are not only extremely competent but also very approachable and helpful. I hope you put it through as one of your choices because it's definitely worth looking at. By the way, I didn't get my acceptance from Leicester until around February so I wouldn't worry about that.

Hi, I have just graduated from Leicester with a degree in English and I couldn't recommend it more highly. The course is well structured and the lecturers are not only extremely competent but also very approachable and helpful. I hope you put it through as one of your choices because it's definitely worth looking at. By the way, I didn't get my acceptance from Leicester until around February so I wouldn't worry about that.

Thankyou, yes I put Leicester & Lancaster down as 2 of my potential insurance choices, and I got an offer from Lancaster yesterday :D (conditional ABB). Hopefully Leics will follow soon with a reply :)

Thankyou, yes I put Leicester & Lancaster down as 2 of my potential insurance choices, and I got an offer from Lancaster yesterday :D (conditional ABB). Hopefully Leics will follow soon with a reply :)

Sounds very good...my brother is doing English and Creative Writing at Lancaster. He has just gone back for his 2nd year. In fact I am off to Lancaster Uni. this weekend to stay with him!

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Sounds very good...my brother is doing English and Creative Writing at Lancaster. He has just gone back for his 2nd year. In fact I am off to Lancaster Uni. this weekend to stay with him!

Love PTxx.

ooh, I haven't been to an Open Day yet PT, could you tell me a little about what Lancs is like when you get back??

listen to experienced man (somewhat), you wont get offers until after the ucas deadline has passed.. or at least you shouldnt do...

I got mine in Feb last year.

I really should get mine finished:eek:.

I paid for mine AGAIN this year, no offers as yet, but I did only pay today :p

I paid for mine AGAIN this year, no offers as yet, but I did only pay today :p

What happened last year?

They raised the price by two pound:eek:.

What happened last year?

They raised the price by two pound:eek:.

I withdrew my application because I wasnt that sure I wanted to go


I know!!! 2 pounds, its an outrage, but to be honest, I paid it with a smile

I withdrew my application because I wasnt that sure I wanted to go


I know!!! 2 pounds, its an outrage, but to be honest, I paid it with a smile

I swear i replied to you it dissapeared:eek:,


Ah I cna't believe i have to pay again and with an increases fee:(.

ooh, I haven't been to an Open Day yet PT, could you tell me a little about what Lancs is like when you get back??

I can tell you now, I have been a few times before to see my brother. As a University it is all on campus. The accomodation is really nice from what I have seen and very modern; my brother has an en-suite bathroom and then has a communal kitchen to meet everybody. He seems to absolutely love the lectures so I assume the teaching is of a high standard. If you get the English course then I'm sure you won't regret it. I think the lecturers have a great relationship with the students and get everyone involved. It has struck me as a really, really great university and everyone seem to get along well; there are many student ambassadors who are always happy to help people out etc. On sit I think my brother said that there are little areas like a post office, newsagents and general store for little bits and pieces; as for big food shopping you can get a bus from the campus into Lancaster where there is a massive Sainsburys.

As for Lancaster as a town/ city ( I still don't know what to class it as ) it seems incredible beautiful; it is quite old fashioned and small but with a great atmosphere surrounding the place. There is a little market area but there is also the regular shops, HMV, Waterstones, a shopping centre etc. I think it a bit of everything for everybody. Also, there is a great student life e.g. the bars and pubs around the area seem really nice. I know that various campus accomdation houses at Lancaster also hold parties etc. at various times. Don't forget also that there is Lancaster Castle which seems like a great little place; you could sit against the battlement walls and read literature whilst looking over Lancaster. If you fancy a quiet day away from the heart of the place then you are not short of walks or places to visit. My brother regularly goes up to the Lake District and spends days walking there and having a break in the countryside.

I basically highly recommend it. It seems to have everything one could possibly ask for in a University and town/ city. The only reason I am not trying to go is that (a) my brother goes there and I don't want to keep following him at every stage of life and (b) if I did go I would end up doing exactly the same course as he does which would make my 'not following my brother at every stage of life' even worse.

Anyway, good luck....if you need anymore help just let me know either here or by PM.

Off to bed now as I am shattered...I had to do a whole 1 hour work at school today :eek::eek: and it has killed me.

Love PTxx.

I swear i replied to you it dissapeared:eek:,


Ah I cna't believe i have to pay again and with an increases fee:(.

The mods didnt like your message obviously!

we should get last years fee back, as of yet I havent!

I swear i replied to you it dissapeared:eek:,


Ah I cna't believe i have to pay again and with an increases fee:(.

The mods didnt like your message obviously!

we should get last years fee back, as of yet I havent!


Lucy's computer seemed to crashed when she clicked "send".

I know you're joking, but the administrator and the mods do not read users' PMs.

I just got an offer from Sheffield, conditional AAB, ecstatic :D

Now come on Manchester...

The mods didnt like your message obviously!

we should get last years fee back, as of yet I havent!

I know, i wouldn't mind pating the extra two pound then :rolleyes:.

Lucy's computer seemed to crashed when she clicked "send".

Ah that sounds likely my computer signs me out of things randomly:confused:.

I just got an offer from Sheffield, conditional AAB, ecstatic :D

Now come on Manchester...

Congratulations, an offer from Sheffield is great. A few of my friends already of offers from Manchester so it shouldn't be too long.

Love PTxx.

I did all this buisness last year.
Somehow I managed to get into Manchester for next year to do History which is great.
Since the offers for highly subscribed courses such as English are higher my advice would be to apply for a joint honours course such as English and Philosophy or History or something. You'll get lower offers, may discover a new subject that you love and if not you can always change your course when you get there in september. A friend of mine got into manchester with BBB to do economics and history and he can easily change his course to straight history which gives out AAA offers.
Good luck with it all, I know its a bitch.

I'm half way through my personal statment :cool:. it's all i have to do- except choose my last choice.

I did all this buisness last year.
Somehow I managed to get into Manchester for next year to do History which is great.
Since the offers for highly subscribed courses such as English are higher my advice would be to apply for a joint honours course such as English and Philosophy or History or something. You'll get lower offers, may discover a new subject that you love and if not you can always change your course when you get there in september. A friend of mine got into manchester with BBB to do economics and history and he can easily change his course to straight history which gives out AAA offers.
Good luck with it all, I know its a bitch.

I did toy with the idea of applying for English & History, but in most cases the Uni's ask for an 'A' in both subjects, and I'm not sure I'd get one in History. At the minute, places like Manchester and Sheffield have the same entry requirements for History & English as they do the individual degrees (AAA/AAB at Manchester, AAB at Sheffield), and at Leeds the History course has higher entry requirements than the English = AAA. I thought it best to stick to English, and maybe do some History electives if I get the chance :)




Robert Neville, are you applying for History?

Robert Neville, are you applying for History?


Wait there, I'll ask him............................................... ...... yes he is, at oxford



Oxford Brookes that is

I'm currently reading Global Security & Disaster Management.
Always wanted to do something different, I never really wanted to go to uni but thought I'd give this course a try. I'm in Coventry, I didn't have a choice with location as this is the only uni that does this course at undergraduate. I'm in my second year now and well, it's ok. I haven't really enjoyed uni because I just find it difficult to fit in with the typical student lifestyle. I've spent a fair amount of time on my own but I don't mind that, if anything I prefer it sometimes/ most the time. I'm currently living in a house with other people I play football with, which is better than halls because there aren't any plonkers dragging me to a crap party etc.
Next year I'll hopefully do a placement somewhere, then in the final year get a flat to myself with the money I'll save from the placement so I'm not disturbed when working hard. I guess I'm lucky that I have a strong base at home, I go back regularly to watch Stockport County and away games too so it provides something to look forward to during some of the dull times.

In general everybody I know seems to love uni. I don't personally but at least I'll get an interesting degree out of it (hopefully)

Has anybody had any offers yet?

Love PTxx.

Not lately.

Woo Hoo!! I just got an offer from Nottingham -They want ABB with an A in Literature.

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Woo Hoo!! I just got an offer from Nottingham -They want ABB with an A in Literature.

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Well done :D is that for English Lit on its own?

Well done :D is that for English Lit on its own?

No, that is for American + English Studies. Hopefully I shall be able to extend my course to a 4 year one if I do go to Nottingham meaning that I spend a year in the USA.

Love PTxx.

All this talk of UCAS brings back painful memories :( :p Last year having to do that bloody personal statement shite, stressed me right out; but it's worth it if you make the choices wisely and get the Uni you want ;)

All this talk of UCAS brings back painful memories :( :p Last year having to do that bloody personal statement shite, stressed me right out; but it's worth it if you make the choices wisely and get the Uni you want ;)

I've had to do it twice! :mad:

I've had to do it twice! :mad:

Ahh, did you apply last year too, that can't have been fun :(

Ahh, did you apply last year too, that can't have been fun :(

Yes , i evidently didn't get in:(.

Yes , i evidently didn't get in:(.

ah well :( You'll get in this year though ;)

ah well :( You'll get in this year though ;)

Hopefully, although Edinburgh wants 5 B's now becuase i've been doing higher's over two years. I'm only doing 3 this year!:(.

Hopefully, although Edinburgh wants 5 B's now becuase i've been doing higher's over two years. I'm only doing 3 this year!:(.

I don't get how those highers work :o 'cos A-levels most people do 3, at the most 4
I'm sure you'll get in though ;)

I don't get how those highers work :o 'cos A-levels most people do 3, at the most 4
I'm sure you'll get in though ;)

You only do higher's over one year and they are at a lower level than an A-level apparently.
I don't think i'll get in to Edinburgh but i am hoping for Stirling.

You only do higher's over one year and they are at a lower level than an A-level apparently.
I don't think i'll get in to Edinburgh but i am hoping for Stirling.

Ahh right, but there's more of them and stuff
Edinburgh is a good uni, I was thinking of going there myself last year, too far though! Stirling sounds like a nice uni ;)

Ahh right, but there's more of them and stuff
Edinburgh is a good uni, I was thinking of going there myself last year, too far though! Stirling sounds like a nice uni ;)

Well i done four last year and three this year so over i would have sat six (i'm repeating one) so we tend to have more but as i siad it's a lower level.

It is i've always wanted to go there but English Literature there is VERY popular so me with my pathetic grades don't stand a chance.

Well i done four last year and three this year so over i would have sat six (i'm repeating one) so we tend to have more but as i siad it's a lower level.

It is i've always wanted to go there but English Literature there is VERY popular so me with my pathetic grades don't stand a chance.

more variety with subjects it seems ;)

English is popular in most Uni's, it's a good course, as much as I say I hate it :rolleyes: Yeah think Edinburgh might have wanted 3 A's when I was thinking of applying
Hey have faith in yourself, you're bright ;)

more variety with subjects it seems ;)

English is popular in most Uni's, it's a good course, as much as I say I hate it :rolleyes: Yeah think Edinburgh might have wanted 3 A's when I was thinking of applying
Hey have faith in yourself, you're bright ;)

Manchester wanted five A's from me!
It is and not many Uni's do the course which makes it hardier( at least that is the case in Scotland).

Manchester wanted five A's from me!
It is and not many Uni's do the course which makes it hardier( at least that is the case in Scotland).

Yeah Manchester wanted 3 A's from me
really? I thought pretty much everywhere did English, maybe it's just those crazy Scottish uni's :p

Yeah Manchester wanted 3 A's from me
really? I thought pretty much everywhere did English, maybe it's just those crazy Scottish uni's :p

Well there are 4 uni's in Edinburgh only 2 do English because the rest a science Uni's and most places i have looked at are the same.

I didn't even apply for Manchester becuase i cna't stand anymore rejection.

Well there are 4 uni's in Edinburgh only 2 do English because the rest a science Uni's and most places i have looked at are the same.

I didn't even apply for Manchester becuase i cna't stand anymore rejection.

ahh that's odd, English is popular though in the Uni's that do it, same sort of influx medicine and stuff has I suppose

Manchester can be ruthless :(

ahh that's odd, English is popular though in the Uni's that do it, same sort of influx medicine and stuff has I suppose

Manchester can be ruthless :(

You would have thought a lot of Uni's would do the course since it is so popular but no:confused:.

I applied for an other Uni in Manchester, i can't afford the fee's but i haven't looked in to the student loan i would get if i went down south.

You would have thought a lot of Uni's would do the course since it is so popular but no:confused:.

I applied for an other Uni in Manchester, i can't afford the fee's but i haven't looked in to the student loan i would get if i went down south.

yeah, it's odd

Oh Manchester Met was that? The loan they give is pretty generous I suppose but it's easily spent :guitar:

yeah, it's odd

Oh Manchester Met was that? The loan they give is pretty generous I suppose but it's easily spent :guitar:

Yeah it was:). Oh goody i like the sound of that:). I wont get a loan if i go to Edinburgh so moving away is even more tempting.

Yeah it was:). Oh goody i like the sound of that:). I wont get a loan if i go to Edinburgh so moving away is even more tempting.

it depends on the means test how much they give you, but it ain't bad ;)
Hey, don't complain, at least in Scotland you don't have to pay the £3,145 a year tuition fee :mad: :p

it depends on the means test how much they give you, but it ain't bad ;)
Hey, don't complain, at least in Scotland you don't have to pay the £3,145 a year tuition fee :mad: :p

:p I know, i's great. I want to stay in Scotland becuase of that, a free degree:cool:.

:p I know, i's great. I want to stay in Scotland becuase of that, a free degree:cool:.

isn't an MA in Scotland too? you lot get everything :mad::p

isn't an MA in Scotland too? you lot get everything :mad::p

At Edinburgh , Glasgow, Aberdeen St Andrew's and Dundee it is all the other Uni's it a BA.

At Edinburgh , Glasgow, Aberdeen St Andrew's and Dundee it is all the other Uni's it a BA.

oh right, I'll probably do 4 years anyway ;)

oh right, I'll probably do 4 years anyway ;)

You usually do three years in England don't you? I'ts four years here.

You usually do three years in England don't you? I'ts four years here.

well year, but I'll study for the extra year if I can :guitar:

well year, but I'll study for the extra year if I can :guitar:

I don't think i will bother with the extra year:p.

I don't think i will bother with the extra year:p.

....I might even do another degree after I finish my MA :eek: :o

....I might even do another degree after I finish my MA :eek: :o

:eek: Oh dear God what in?

Oh i better get ready for work. Singing and dancing to Sparks sadly isn't work:(.

:eek: Oh dear God what in?

Oh i better get ready for work. Singing and dancing to Sparks sadly isn't work:(.

don't know, maybe Philosophy

Thought you didn't dance.....;)

don't know, maybe Philosophy

Thought you didn't dance.....;)

OH , can't you do a Joint honours or whatever it's called down your way.

Only behind closed doors i do.

Better head now:). Speak later ok.

OH , can't you do a Joint honours or whatever it's called down your way.

Only behind closed doors i do.

Better head now:). Speak later ok.

yes, but I might just do another single honours, but saying that I probably won't be arsed by the time I finish this one :o
ok, I'm off myself, bye now :)

yes, but I might just do another single honours, but saying that I probably won't be arsed by the time I finish this one :o
ok, I'm off myself, bye now :)

Unserstble there's only so long you can do it for. I would quite like to do Philoshopy as well.

I just got my offer for English Lit & American Studies at Manchester (AAB).
That is 2 offers now :)

Love PTxx.

I just got my offer for English Lit & American Studies at Manchester (AAB).
That is 2 offers now :)

Love PTxx.

Manchester's hard to get in to,even after a conditional offer, but good luck :guitar: :)

I've finished my form:). I applied to Edinburgh, Stirling, Napier and Manchester Met.

I got an offer from Leicester, ABB :)


Only Leeds and Manc left! :D :guitar:

Offer from Leeds!!!!!!!! :D Woooooo!

Sad, dead little thread....



I got an offer from Manchester so now I'm a happy bunny and I still have quite a while to reply yet :D :guitar:


How's it going Robert / PT?

I just sent mine off the other day :o.
My college haven't sent it it yet:(.

Sad, dead little thread....



I got an offer from Manchester so now I'm a happy bunny and I still have quite a while to reply yet :D :guitar:


How's it going Robert / PT?

I still just have to 2 offers (Manchester and Nottingham)...I really want Exeter!

Love PTxx.

I still just have to 2 offers (Manchester and Nottingham)...I really want Exeter!

Love PTxx.

I am right in thinking you applied to Edinburgh?

I am right in thinking you applied to Edinburgh?

Yeah, I applied for Edinburgh but it is my last choice out of 5.

Love PTxx.

Yeah, I applied for Edinburgh but it is my last choice out of 5.

Love PTxx.

ok:). I'ts my second choice was my first choice last year but i doubt i will get an offer since they are asking for 5 B's now and last year it was 4:(.

Stirling is my first choice- there are no exams on the English course- based on Essay work and the course covers a broad range of Literature.
Far more suited to me:guitar:.

I am a music student, and going to university in September of this year.

I applied for (in order of preference): Goldsmiths, Liverpool, University of Arts London, Brighton and Canterbury Christ Church.

I sent off my applications mid-late November of 2008, recieved an offer from Liverpool by the middle of December, and an interview at Goldsmiths on January 21st, 2009.

I'm happy as I have Liverpool as my backup, and it is my second choice.

ok:). I'ts my second choice was my first choice last year but i doubt i will get an offer since they are asking for 5 B's now and last year it was 4:(.

Stirling is my first choice- there are no exams on the English course- based on Essay work and the course covers a broad range of Literature.
Far more suited to me:guitar:.

The course I want in Exeter is English with American Studies. It is literature for the English course and then a general cultural study of America. We also can do creative writing and film studies. AND!, I get to spend a year out in America or Canada.

Love PTxx.

I'm going to Salford Uni in September to study Journalism & English Lit.

I think the media department there is meant to be quite good, plus the BBC move alot of their departments across to Salford Quays in a couple of years which might benefit me...

I'm so nervous about it though. I'm 22 and don't think I'll fit in with a bunch of optimistic and loud 18 year olds...!

I suppose only time will tell.

The course I want in Exeter is English with American Studies. It is literature for the English course and then a general cultural study of America. We also can do creative writing and film studies. AND!, I get to spend a year out in America or Canada.

Love PTxx.

The sounds pretty good. My college have sen mine off now so i am waiting for my offer's now;).

The sounds pretty good. My college have sen mine off now so i am waiting for my offer's now;).

Please don't tell me me you are doing a course in English? I do hope they do a full term on the correct use of apostrophes :) No offence luv.

I'm going to Salford Uni in September to study Journalism & English Lit.

I think the media department there is meant to be quite good, plus the BBC move alot of their departments across to Salford Quays in a couple of years which might benefit me...

I'm so nervous about it though. I'm 22 and don't think I'll fit in with a bunch of optimistic and loud 18 year olds...!

I suppose only time will tell.

I'm 18 and at uni now, there's plenty of 'mature' students ( a description which hardly fits you at 22, but y'know ;)) in my seminars and stuff and they get on great with us, my mate's 21 and he fits in just fine so don't worry ;)

On what people have said on their choices and offers they've recieved, may I just say what a clever bunch us Morrissey fans are!

I'm not in the UK but I start uni on Monday. :)

Please don't tell me me you are doing a course in English? I do hope they do a full term on the correct use of apostrophes :) No offence luv.

Sorry i don't actually know how to use apostrophes because i was generally never taught it at school ( and i was always in the top English classes just went to a really shit school. Thank you for pinting out my ignorance of the subject that i love.

I'm not in the UK but I start uni on Monday. :)
good luck sweetie & i cant wait to see what you think of becoming 'educated' when you are done with all that in how many years :o

I'm at the University of Edinburgh reading Russian and Politics. I slightly regret not applying for English Literature. :o

I'm at the University of Edinburgh reading Russian and Politics. I slightly regret not applying for English Literature. :o

The library is fantastic isn't it! I used it when i was at summer school and hardly left.

The library is fantastic isn't it! I used it when i was at summer school and hardly left.

I didn't like it much at first, but I have warmed to it. I practically lived on the fourth floor in the first two weeks of December! Have you heard anything yet?

I didn't like it much at first, but I have warmed to it. I practically lived on the fourth floor in the first two weeks of December! Have you heard anything yet?

The fourth floor is excellent :D.
My college sent my appliction off today so i won't hear anything for a few weeks. I don't think i will get anything from Edinburgh sadly:(.

The fourth floor is excellent :D.
My college sent my appliction off today so i won't hear anything for a few weeks. I don't think i will get anything from Edinburgh sadly:(.

Ah, ok. Well, nevertheless, fingers crossed. I didn't think I would get in, but I got a nice offer just after the application deadline had passed. (And very welcome it was too, after two rejections!)

Ah, ok. Well, nevertheless, fingers crossed. I didn't think I would get in, but I got a nice offer just after the application deadline had passed. (And very welcome it was too, after two rejections!)

I applied to Edinburgh last year and i got a conditional place but didn't get the grades which was heart breaking. They want more grades after two years of highers and since i am only doing 3 this year i don't have much of a chance but i applied anyway and i have my fingers corssed.
How are you finding it?

I applied to Edinburgh last year and i got a conditional place but didn't get the grades which was heart breaking. They want more grades after two years of highers and since i am only doing 3 this year i don't have much of a chance but i applied anyway and i have my fingers corssed.
How are you finding it?

How unfortunate. :( You never know! Good luck with the application.

It was very odd at first, being so far from home and whatnot, but I am liking it more and more as time goes on. I like the city and the people I am acquainted with are - mostly - decent. (That said, there are far too many Metro supermarkets in Old Town.)

How unfortunate. :( You never know! Good luck with the application.

It was very odd at first, being so far from home and whatnot, but I am liking it more and more as time goes on. I like the city and the people I am acquainted with are - mostly - decent. (That said, there are far too many Metro supermarkets in Old Town.)

My first choice is Stirling though:).

I love the city centre here! Indeed they are too many metro supermarkets in Newington. Some good cafe's though. You should go to Susie's;).

good luck sweetie & i cant wait to see what you think of becoming 'educated' when you are done with all that in how many years :o

Fuck being educated, I'm going for an art degree. :guitar:

My first choice is Stirling though:).

I love the city centre here! Indeed they are too many metro supermarkets in Newington. Some good cafe's though. You should go to Susie's;).

I like Black Medicine. Susie's? I take it that it's good?

I like Black Medicine. Susie's? I take it that it's good?

Yes it's veggie buffet like cafe and they have live music. It's across from the Blind poet and round the corner form the Native state if you are interested.
I have never actually been in Black Medicine. Have you been to the Elephant house- that is the best cafe in Edinburgh.

Fuck being educated, I'm going for an art degree. :guitar:

That is too cool for school.

This is my jealous face. I wish I'd have done an art degree instead of the poxy one I'm doing now.

Yes it's veggie buffet like cafe and they have live music. It's across from the Blind poet and round the corner form the Native state if you are interested.
I have never actually been in Black Medicine. Have you been to the Elephant house- that is the best cafe in Edinburgh.

Ooh, nice. I must have walked past it many a time. Native State is the hangout of most of our societies, but you probably know that already.

I have not, no. :o These things take time!

After a year of bumming around various countries deciding what the hell I wanted to do with my life, I was very pleased to receive an offer to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Magdalen College, Oxford. Congratulations to all of you who've taken altogether more sensible routes into higher education than I did - seems like it's paid off, and I thoroughly hope you all enjoy yourselves.

I won't be posting on the forum again, so I just wanted to say - goodbye, and good luck. :)


Coiff.

After a year of bumming around various countries deciding what the hell I wanted to do with my life, I was very pleased to receive an offer to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Magdalen College, Oxford. Congratulations to all of you who've taken altogether more sensible routes into higher education than I did - seems like it's paid off, and I thoroughly hope you all enjoy yourselves.

I won't be posting on the forum again, so I just wanted to say - goodbye, and good luck. :)


Coiff.

Congratulations Coiff! That is fantastic news; I wish you well. :)

After a year of bumming around various countries deciding what the hell I wanted to do with my life, I was very pleased to receive an offer to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Magdalen College, Oxford. Congratulations to all of you who've taken altogether more sensible routes into higher education than I did - seems like it's paid off, and I thoroughly hope you all enjoy yourselves.

I won't be posting on the forum again, so I just wanted to say - goodbye, and good luck. :)


Coiff.

Goodbye and good luck Coiff. :) :guitar:

After a year of bumming around various countries deciding what the hell I wanted to do with my life, I was very pleased to receive an offer to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Magdalen College, Oxford. Congratulations to all of you who've taken altogether more sensible routes into higher education than I did - seems like it's paid off, and I thoroughly hope you all enjoy yourselves.

I won't be posting on the forum again, so I just wanted to say - goodbye, and good luck. :)


Coiff.

Well done:).

Ooh, nice. I must have walked past it many a time. Native State is the hangout of most of our societies, but you probably know that already.

I have not, no. :o These things take time!

Yep i already knew that:p. I have only been there once and it was ok the cider wasn't too great though.
It's next to thr centeral library well worth a trip there.

I have an interview at Falmouth University later this month. Shame of the matter is that I live in Cambridge, which makes it a 6 hour trip just for an interview. It isn't even my first choice.

I also applied to Lincoln, Sheffield & Canterbury Christ Church University.

I have an interview at Falmouth University later this month. Shame of the matter is that I live in Cambridge, which makes it a 6 hour trip just for an interview. It isn't even my first choice.

I also applied to Lincoln, Sheffield & Canterbury Christ Church University.

Do you always have interview's in England or is it just the course you are doing?

Do you always have interview's in England or is it just the course you are doing?

It just depends on the course & the place. Most places don't.

I think it's because they need to make sure I am actually sane after my personal statement. ha.

I have an interview at Falmouth University later this month. Shame of the matter is that I live in Cambridge, which makes it a 6 hour trip just for an interview. It isn't even my first choice.

I also applied to Lincoln, Sheffield & Canterbury Christ Church University.

I live in Lincoln. It has a really good student union, The Engine Shed has to be one of the best student venues in the country.

We need more morrissey fans in lincoln! At time of print, I think there's about four.

i just got an email saying that i have been accepted into the creative writing program at bolton university. i don't have any qualifications at all, so this acceptance is based solely on some examples of writing i sent them. i'm pretty bloody chuffed.

now i have to sort out moving to bolton though. within a month. :eek:

i just got an email saying that i have been accepted into the creative writing program at bolton university. i don't have any qualifications at all, so this acceptance is based solely on some examples of writing i sent them. i'm pretty bloody chuffed.

now i have to sort out moving to bolton though. within a month. :eek:

:eek:

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap:

It just depends on the course & the place. Most places don't.

I think it's because they need to make sure I am actually sane after my personal statement. ha.

I see i was just double checking as i applied for Manchester and i can't afford to do down for an interview:p.

I live in Lincoln. It has a really good student union, The Engine Shed has to be one of the best student venues in the country.

We need more morrissey fans in lincoln! At time of print, I think there's about four.


This is a good sign, well it's my first choice. Media Production Degree I am looking into.

Only 4 Morrissey fans that can't do. Well if your unlucky you might run into me.

This is a good sign, well it's my first choice. Media Production Degree I am looking into.

Only 4 Morrissey fans that can't do. Well if your unlucky you might run into me.

maybe! just maybe.
although i will either be going to liverpool or goldsmiths in september, so won't be in lincoln as much i am now! you can carry on the morrissey torch for me?

How are folk getting on?

I've got offers from Napier and Glasgow so far:)

I got into Manchester, if that counts. I just wanted to give it a try. But I don't know how anything works over there and I'm cheap...so I stuck with my "Public Ivy"

Wahey!! Just got into my first choice uni, Oxford Brookes, very very happy!

Wahey!! Just got into my first choice uni, Oxford Brookes, very very happy!

Well done :D :guitar:

Wahey!! Just got into my first choice uni, Oxford Brookes, very very happy!

NICE ONE!!!

Love PTxx.

Ok, well all 5 Unis have responded...I got 2 offers, all join me when I say "WHAT THE FUCK!?!?!"

Love PTxx.

And so it begins...
I'm going to Lancaster tomorrow to be bombarded with prospectus' from various Universities. It feels too soon. :o:p

Massive chance I'm going to be thrown out of university soon, they claim I plagerised some work and they have a zero tolerence on it. I mustn't have referenced it properley or something!

Not happy, not sad