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University of Birmingham Accomodation

uob — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:08:12 GMT

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Originally Posted by dannyvh123

Not deleted any post or account, I don't feel the need to explain myself to you

The post I quoted is now gone. I didn't want you to explain yourself as I was just making an observation.

Open Days Thurs 20th-Sat 22nd June

nicatre — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:02:51 GMT

Open days start tomorrow :) any questions?

Best Internet Provider in Selly Oak?

05woodc — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:55:57 GMT

Woah, curveball on the virgin media front. Reckon its safe to go for them?

Psychology at University of Birmingham

JamesTheCool — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:43:02 GMT

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Originally Posted by JemmaLucy

Hi! I've just firmed Birmingham but I'm a bit worried about the size of the campus. I was choosing between Birmingham and Leicester (which is a lot smaller and more comfortable) but chose Birmingham because I preferred the modules. What are the lecturers like? Are there always people around the train station and bus stops? (Bit worried about being on my own in a city I don't know in the dark!) I'm also worried that as it's so big I'll feel intimidated to use facilities like the library, gym, cafes etc.. am I just being dramatic lol? :)

The whole campus is very intimidating at first, and you'll probably experience some immense apprehension in the first week, but you'll look back on it and think it was the best time of your life, even if you don't enjoy the first week experience at all. I HATED moving into my flat; having to live with one of the most horrible human beings I've ever met was not very nice. In fact it was traumatising, and it took me AGES to make friends, but despite all that I would kill to re-live the whole freshers experience and have those amazing, overwhelming, exciting feelings again, even though part of it was horrible for me...

The only downside about the campus is that unless you don't mind 45 minute walks, it's not within a convenient range of the city centre, although given that Birmingham isn't the prettiest city, you could argue that that's an upside. It might be the second biggest city in England, which is what attracts many people to Birmingham in the first place, but you won't have that nice, busy city feel if you live on the Vale. In fact you wouldn't even realise you're in a city at all. I'd rather be in a place where everything is on my doorstep and buses aren't needed, but that's just me...

University of Birmingham PGCE / PCDipEd 2013-2014

aniG90 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:11:47 GMT

Hi it's Georgie here. Nice to meet some possibly prospective course mates! I've just received the letter from UoB to go to the interview for PGDipEd Spanish with French and I'm well nervous! It's taking place on Thursday 27th of this month and would love some advise from those of you who have already attended or anyone who wants to share their views.I'm a Spanish bilingual native speaker, however my French is not terrible but my pronunciation...c'est pas fantastique! I would like to know how much should I worry about this towards the interview. What kind of exercises should I expect and when should I take this literacy and numeracy skills test? I've applied by the end of May but still before 1st of July. I'm not too scared for literacy but I'm defo crap at maths.Thanks everyone in advance :)

Anyone doing CS?

poppie.leigh — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:14:39 GMT

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Originally Posted by AnhT

Sorry haven't been checking this thread but just to let you guys know
Firmed Birmingham already with offer AB :)
Exam tomorow for Computing wish me best of luck >.<'

Oh hey I think I've seen you post on the UoB CompSci facebook group! *waves*

Is it worth living away for PGCE year?

Jenni910 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:37:19 GMT

Hi guys, Thanks for the replies, they have both given me a lot of food for thought. Ito does seem more logical to stay at home for the time being then. I will definitely keep the idea in mind of seeing how it goes at first though because like you say if it des become difficult I could try and move closer as and when I need to. Thanks again!

Birmingham university applicants (starting Sept 2013

hol_joanna — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:29:10 GMT

I've firmed Birmingham for Geography!
I picked all places on the Vale for accommodation and I'm a mixture of nervous and excited at the moment :p
Any one else doing geography?

Food Safety Applicants Birmingham Sept 2013

zeromind999 — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:28:06 GMT

Hi People !

Is there anybody who has applied for a Masters in Food Safety at Birmingham for the Sept 2013 intake ? If so, get in touch. :U

Quality of Internet connection?

GeorgeGee — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:10:41 GMT

Not sure if bumping is allowed, but yeah.

Would you recommend the University of Birmingham?

DriveBy — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:01:52 GMT

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Originally Posted by JamesTheCool

You can't tell me what to do. Stop acting like you're the authority.

Yeah but you probably have an awful sense of humour anyway. You probably watch American sitcoms like Big Bang Theory because you find it funny, so your opinion doesn't even count. You're lame, and square. Often, it's a result of studying far too hard and selling your soul to a curriculum that's just evil and elitist. But don't worry. 99% of TSR users are like that. Completely warped.

I was in fact being honest, and expressing how I genuinely feel. Why would I help someone come to a university which I personally dislike? That's just stupid.

Offending people has nothing to do with expressing your opinion about university. Simples.

Quality of Internet connection @ Bham uni

GeorgeGee — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:04:18 GMT

I'm going to be attending University of Birmingham starting October, I will be living at the university in accomodation.

I'm wondering whether the internet connection is:

- reliable (any random disconnects/downtime?)
- suitable for gaming (good ping, reliable^)

I ask this mainly because I am in a long distance relationship, and internet connection is the only thing that keeps us together, and I'm really starting to worry (for no reason) about the internet I'll be provided.

Can anyone give me any insight?

Is anyone else going to cruzon gateway??

uob — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:03:01 GMT

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Originally Posted by Maria Ev

I think it's for BU as well.

Posted from TSR Mobile

Not as far as the university is concerned.

Rank the University of Birmingham out of 10

DriveBy — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:53:48 GMT

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Originally Posted by ssxx

Use your brain!

Undergraduates do not do the cutting edge research!
They have low UCAS points.

The cutting edge research is done by the professors!

Well actually it seems you comment and have no idea how the system works.

If the research isn't good then students are not taught to the highest level because lecturers do not have sufficient lnowledge. It's the research that fuels the best teaching.

AAA average isnt low.

When you graduate you will understand. Don't worry.

Accommodation

beccy-lou — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:31:08 GMT

cool whats your offer? and yeah they look lovely I just hope I get in :( hopeyou get tennis court too!

The 'Ask a current student' thread! (University of Birmingham)

samfisher2013 — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:00:14 GMT

What is the maths Bsc like, is there enough support?

Douper Halls 2013 - University of Bham

uob — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:10:15 GMT

It's likely people haven't talked about it because it's not even a 3rd party one that the university lists on it's accommodation options. Obviously that's not to say people won't live there though.

Does a access course prepare you for Law at UOB

rediscover — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:17:31 GMT

If not, what things will i have to catch up on to be at the same level as the A level students.

Msci Psychology and Psychological Practice

TabithaGrace94 — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:58:26 GMT

Manchester, Bristol, Loughborough and Liverpool :)

Is anyone going to the University of Birmingham Higher Education Insight Programme?

tomj45 — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:59:28 GMT

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Originally Posted by saddle098

I may see you there then, good luck with your exams :)

I have already finished all of mine believe it or not! Good luck in yours though

A Week in the Life: Birmingham University edition

Beth_Armitage — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:36:08 GMT

I know this is rather random & months from any last post etc.

However if anyone can do the week of a law student it would be fab :) Time of lectures/amount of work/related societies/events etc

tah :)

cost of food

eojwak — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:34:17 GMT

How much is the cost of a simple breakfast, lunch and supper in the university of Birmingham. How much can I save by cooking my own meals. Thanks.

costs of food

eojwak — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:21:27 GMT

Thanks. I'm a new member. Guide me on how to go About it.

PGDipEd (QTS) Religious Education

cdoherty1990 — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:40:39 GMT

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Originally Posted by scottde1992

Hi, yes got it sorted, just need to send my CRB in now. The skills tests are relatively easy so I wouldn't worry about those too much. :-) Looking forward to starting?

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oh have you! very organised, im rubbish! i cant do maths though so will be interesting lol! yeah i am im pretty nervous and not wanting to be finished uni in sheffield! bare you from birmingham?

Philosophy and Birmingham University

Groovylice — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:09:51 GMT

Hi, I really want to study philosophy at Birmingham University but their requirements are AAB-ABB and I'm doing A2 now and can only achieve ABC. I'm not sure if i could still keep my place :(

Is there anyone that does Philosophy at Birmingham?? If so what grades did you get?

Or in general do you think Birmingham will accept me if I drop one grade that isn't that important to the course (the A is in philosophy and ethics) ?

Edit: Title says and Birmingham University, I meant at :$

PGDipEd Bursary Question

annie444 — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:36:45 GMT

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Originally Posted by kitkat8t8

Hey do you still need help with this? Im doing the same course as you :) The 15-20 k bursary is for the second year only. in your first year you get a £7200 SKE bursary.

Hi,

I am starting the same course this September, i was orginally suppose to start sept 2012 but deferred my place. I was just wondering the lesson times for the first year ske course, i knw its 4 days a week but not sure on the times and have emailed the uni but they have not got back to me. I'm just planning ahead :-)

Thank you

Birmingham vs Leicester

uob — Mon, 27 May 2013 21:47:44 GMT

Well to bring up one of those ever useful tables, Birmingham is joint 11th in the THE Student Experience Survey 2013, and Leicester is 26th. It uses criteria and views of what is important decided by students.

Being a student here I am no doubt biased, but part of the reason I chose to study here is because of the city, as it's really lively, and great for students. Birmingham has one of the best campuses I saw when I looked at unis; a nice safe environment, but well linked with the city, so it's easy to go in for whatever reason. I've really enjoyed it so I'll be staying in the area after I graduate. There's about 200 societies, and lots of events on campus, like Vale fireworks and Vale fest, so there'll be something that catches your interest.

Any Geographers/Urban and Regional Planning applicants?

H_Aple — Sun, 26 May 2013 04:35:59 GMT

How are you guys doing?

I'm wondering which A Levels would be the best for regional/urban/town planning.Unfortunately, I cannot do Geography as I haven't done the GCSE. What other subjects would be beneficial for this sort of degree?
Thanks

Which bank should I use?

Marc908 — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:19:01 GMT

There is also a Natwest on Harborne high street

2013 Accounting & Finance Firmers UoB

jskely — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:14:18 GMT

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Originally Posted by HR3194

Josh how do you know its a popular course?
Jskely, actaully the graduate prospects for when we graduate are quite high. We are likely to get employed by the top 4 accounting firms in the UK (kpmg, ernest and young, etc) after we graduate because UoB has good links with them. What grades are you sitting on right now? I was offered AAB, but I think i'm only going to get ABC.

My offer was AAB.

Dental Surgery BDS, University of Birmingham

AtomicMan — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:55:33 GMT

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Originally Posted by Kamran Naseem

Hi, I'm currently taking my GCSE's and i wish to study Dental Surgery BDS at the University of Birmingham. The entry requirements are linked here: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students...urseDetailsTab

It says I would need Chemistry and Biology GCSE's at an A* grade, however I have already taken one of these GCSE's and I am strongly doubting whether I would get the mark. Would they reject me straight away seeing i don't have A*'s for these two subjects?

Here are my predicted grades:
Physics: A*
Biology: A
Chemistry: A
Maths: A
English Lit: A
English Lang: A
Spanish: A*
DT: A
IT: D(distinction OCR diploma)
Geography: B
RE: B

Also i realize that the University of Birmingham would be an excellent choice of university as they have access to the Dental Hospital, what other universities would you recommend, that are not too far away of course, I live in Birmingham.

help :(

If they say you must have A*s in GCSE Biol and Chem, then they will reject you for not having met the entry requirements - sorry to say.

Accounting and Finance BSC Entry Requirements

HR3194 — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:09:37 GMT

Hi, I'm a prospective student, and I've firmed accounting and finance BSC at the University of Birmingham. They gave me a offer of AAB, but said they were willing to consider ABB should I miss my offer slightly.

I was just wondering if there are any students studying accounting and finance at the university of birmingham who just missed their offers but were still allowed to study there? Plus how popular is the course? I think I'm only going to manage to get ABC (320 ucas points), which is short of the AAB (360 ucas points) required.

A bit of relevant background info on the course its ranked 33rd for accounting and finance across the UK.

I would just like to know, so I can have some peace of mind.