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Original post by TheTallOne
mlleflorence did one on Management on the previous page, which is also with WBS, and shares 50% of the first year with Accounting and Finance - it might give you a good idea 
thanks~^^
University of Warwick
Coventry
anyone got grad entry medicine? any info would be LOVED 
any info would be LOVED 
Original post by floralteapot
I don't do the subjects myself but two of my flatmates do Biology and Biomed so I can try and give you a brief overviews of how thier lives are from my persepctive if that helps?! (:
Biological sciences timetables change every term from what I gather so in first term they were quite busy with various lectures and labs as well as other classes (equivalent to what I would call seminars I think). 2nd term this died down a little, but there seemed to be more labs and 3rd term obviously nearly everything is stopped by 5th week. They've had quite a lot of lab reports to hand in, both at different times as it depends which lab sessions you are in so your coursemates may all have different deadlines, they also had mini multiple choice test throughout the year which seem to have posed no massive difficulties to them. I know that they probably missed a good proportion of lecures end of term1 and term2 which shows that its not necessary to go to them all, although they are regretting this a bit now its exams and they have them all to work through! Through first term they both probably went out at least twice, probably 3 times a week; similarly through 2nd term, maybe a little less so there's plenty of time for a social life with the subject. As your probably know biomed and biologys first year are the same and they can choose from the same modules (or so I understand) so there is the option to change to biomed after first year if you've applied for biology initially which is what one of my flatmates has done for second year!
Hope that helps, sorry it's probably not as detailed as you like but that's my outsiders understanding of it anyhow!
Biological sciences timetables change every term from what I gather so in first term they were quite busy with various lectures and labs as well as other classes (equivalent to what I would call seminars I think). 2nd term this died down a little, but there seemed to be more labs and 3rd term obviously nearly everything is stopped by 5th week. They've had quite a lot of lab reports to hand in, both at different times as it depends which lab sessions you are in so your coursemates may all have different deadlines, they also had mini multiple choice test throughout the year which seem to have posed no massive difficulties to them. I know that they probably missed a good proportion of lecures end of term1 and term2 which shows that its not necessary to go to them all, although they are regretting this a bit now its exams and they have them all to work through! Through first term they both probably went out at least twice, probably 3 times a week; similarly through 2nd term, maybe a little less so there's plenty of time for a social life with the subject. As your probably know biomed and biologys first year are the same and they can choose from the same modules (or so I understand) so there is the option to change to biomed after first year if you've applied for biology initially which is what one of my flatmates has done for second year!
Hope that helps, sorry it's probably not as detailed as you like but that's my outsiders understanding of it anyhow!
Thank you, that's really helpful
Original post by good morning
anyone got grad entry medicine? any info would be LOVED
any info would be LOVED I second this.
Original post by GodspeedGehenna
I second this.
Me too.
Original post by Krydel
Can anyone do Law? I can not for the life of me understand the post that has already been done for Law/Business.
I did a year in law at warwick.
i had 8 lectures a week and 4 seminars - one for each module. that means LOTS of reading and preparation. If you can keep up with readings BEFORE lectures, I believe you have an advantage. (I never did this.) Make sure you put lots of effort into seminar work though as tutors DO ask their students questions at random.
If there is one thing I can think of to do regarding you course though, is make sure you DO go and see your personal tutor and if you don't like him/her, request a change. Your personal tutor will be the person who is supposed to give you support. Law is very intense and sometimes it is good to have that support. Or, some find they can build quite a good rapport with some of their seminar tutors. Most of the tutors are extremely friendly and welcoming anyway (unless you are unluvky enough to get those that come from outside of the uni to 'teach'.)
The earliest I started was 9am and 6pm was the latest i finished, in first year.
DO join the Law society. Or, the European law society if you are doing European law or law with a year abroad in english.
I lived at tocil and it was fantastic. Just don't get on the wrong side of the cleaners no matter what accom you are in.
In hindsight, I wouldn't choose warwick if you are after a uni with a fabulous nightlife. It does have a couple of good night, which you have to travel off campus for, however its nothing to rave about. But, the key is having a good set of flatmates or friends.
As for second/third year and living off campus, choose Leamington!
I wasn't really sure what to write here so just ask me if you want to know anything else!
Ambi.
Original post by alexsasg
Sociology, anyone? It'd be greatly appreciated!
Original post by choly7
Could someone do a Sociology one please? x
xHello you!
Please note that they change the times of lectures/seminars every year, so while this might give you a general 'feel' for the course, it won't be the same as your timetable. There are also a lot of optional modules, I took Sociological Imagination and Investigation (now split into two separate modules 'Sociological Perspectives' and 'Researching Society and Culture'), Social Welfare in Britain, Gender Class and Empire (which has now been semi-incorporated into 'International perspectives of Gender') and a language module - your timetable depends on what modules you choose
I was in Westwood in my first year.
Monday: Wake up at about 11am. Roll around in bed for a good 30 minutes, then drag myself out of bed. The walk from my dorm in Westwood to central campus is 10-15 minutes. (Depending on how heavy my bag is)
13.00 to 14.00: Social Welfare in Britain Lecture. (Affectionately known as 'Swib' - Very Historical module, and delves into economic history a lot too, you study the development of social welfare policy from the 18th Century Poor Laws right through to modern day welfare state.)
14.00 to 15.00: Gender, Class and Empire Lecture. (Again, another historical module mainly on gender roles throughout pre and post industrial society, very qualitative.)
15.00 to 16.00: Social Welfare in Britain Seminar. (In a seminar we discuss the topics and issues that arose in the lecture earlier as a group.)
After that three hour sesh of epic learnage I usually go to the library for half an hour, and try to sort out my reading list for that week. For each module, each week you are set about 4 or 5 chapters of core, key readings from various sources, which can amount to a good 12 or 15 chapters of reading per week - many people don't bother and quite comfortably get a low 2.1, but being the geek I am I actually did read most of it every week, so be prepared to read a lot if you want a high grade! You can tell the dweebs who don't bother in seminars, they stick out a mile!
Monday evening is the student night, Top B, which most of my halls usually want to go to, so we will socialise in the kitchen from about 6pm (eating dinner) through to about 10pm pre-drinking, then go to Top B, and get home about 1/2am.
Tuesday: Wake up at 10am.
11.30 to 13.00: Sociological Imagination and Investigation (now SP/RSC) Seminar (The core module, a.k.a SII; more discussion of the key concepts.)
13.00 to 14.00: Gender Class and Empire (now IPG) seminar. (which I quite enjoy. The seminar leader for this module is also one of my favourite, she does a lot of group work, there is often a group presentation exercise where you go up to the front and talk, and then everyone questions you. Which is a lot of fun.)
14.00 to 15.00 I have a free gap. Which isn't really enough time to go home and do anything, so I'll either spend it in the library, or I'll pop to the Dirty Duck and meet a friend for a drink or something to eat, or run home because I've forgotten to print off the lecture notes for SII.
15.00 til 16.00 is the Sociological Imagination and Investigation Lecture (this looks at the key thinkers of sociology; Durkheim, Weber, Marx and their opposing methedological perspectives.)
On tuesday evenings my hall has a communal meal, meaning we will all pay £1 and have a big meal together prepared by one of us. We've had Stews, Chilli, Curries, Carbonaras, Pizzas etc. Lots of fun, might hang out in the kitchen or watch a film together afterwards.
Wednesday: I have nothing timetabled, as does my friend, so we usually spend the day in Coventry or Birmingham shopping/eating (go to the bullring in your first time for shopping heaven!). On wednesday Nights is 'Pop' at the Students union, which my flat usually all goes to.
Thursday: I have Japanese from 14.00 to 18.00. One of your first year modules in Sociology is an optional module choice, you can take something from the Sociology department, or you could take something from economics, philosophy, history, english literature or a language module. There is a huge selection. I took Learning Japanese 2. (I had a little test in the first week to see which group I'd be put in)
Friday, Saturday: I have nothing timetabled, this is my weekend. I spend it engaging in silliness.
Sunday: I finish any reading that has been neglected, or needs to be done urgently before tomorrow.
Original post by screenager2004
Monday evening is the student night, Top B, which most of my halls usually want to go to, so we will socialise in the kitchen from about 6pm (eating dinner) through to about 10pm pre-drinking, then go to Top B, and get home about 1/2am.
Monday evening is the student night, Top B, which most of my halls usually want to go to, so we will socialise in the kitchen from about 6pm (eating dinner) through to about 10pm pre-drinking, then go to Top B, and get home about 1/2am.
Top B is Friday night now...
Original post by ehc2406
top b is friday night now...
oh god now everyone's weeks are completely wrong and my entire post has been rendered null and void!!!
Original post by screenager2004
oh god now everyone's weeks are completely wrong and my entire post has been rendered null and void!!!
"Please rate some other members before rating this member again."
Christ, what to do on Monday night now? I totally envy your empty timetable (albeit nearly 2 years old).
Original post by TheTallOne
"Please rate some other members before rating this member again."
Christ, what to do on Monday night now? I totally envy your empty timetable (albeit nearly 2 years old).
Christ, what to do on Monday night now? I totally envy your empty timetable (albeit nearly 2 years old).
Not sure whether that was a tactical move by Warwick SU because you need a bit of a pick me up at the start of the week in your first year! Just goes to show I didn't go to a single Top B last year - sick of listening to the top 40 and Jason Derulo/Lady gaga on repeat. Love Pressure and Crash, but otherwise generally staying off campus in my second year :/
Yeah the Sociology Dept. has a righteous policy of "we can't be doing any learning on a Friday!!" so all years have a three day weekend.
Original post by screenager2004
Hello you!
Please note that they change the times of lectures/seminars every year, so while this might give you a general 'feel' for the course, it won't be the same as your timetable. There are also a lot of optional modules, I took Sociological Imagination and Investigation (now split into two separate modules 'Sociological Perspectives' and 'Researching Society and Culture'), Social Welfare in Britain, Gender Class and Empire (which has now been semi-incorporated into 'International perspectives of Gender') and a language module - your timetable depends on what modules you choose
I was in Westwood in my first year.
Monday: Wake up at about 11am. Roll around in bed for a good 30 minutes, then drag myself out of bed. The walk from my dorm in Westwood to central campus is 10-15 minutes. (Depending on how heavy my bag is)
13.00 to 14.00: Social Welfare in Britain Lecture. (Affectionately known as 'Swib' - Very Historical module, and delves into economic history a lot too, you study the development of social welfare policy from the 18th Century Poor Laws right through to modern day welfare state.)
14.00 to 15.00: Gender, Class and Empire Lecture. (Again, another historical module mainly on gender roles throughout pre and post industrial society, very qualitative.)
15.00 to 16.00: Social Welfare in Britain Seminar. (In a seminar we discuss the topics and issues that arose in the lecture earlier as a group.)
After that three hour sesh of epic learnage I usually go to the library for half an hour, and try to sort out my reading list for that week. For each module, each week you are set about 4 or 5 chapters of core, key readings from various sources, which can amount to a good 12 or 15 chapters of reading per week - many people don't bother and quite comfortably get a low 2.1, but being the geek I am I actually did read most of it every week, so be prepared to read a lot if you want a high grade! You can tell the dweebs who don't bother in seminars, they stick out a mile!
Monday evening is the student night, Top B, which most of my halls usually want to go to, so we will socialise in the kitchen from about 6pm (eating dinner) through to about 10pm pre-drinking, then go to Top B, and get home about 1/2am.
Tuesday: Wake up at 10am.
11.30 to 13.00: Sociological Imagination and Investigation (now SP/RSC) Seminar (The core module, a.k.a SII; more discussion of the key concepts.)
13.00 to 14.00: Gender Class and Empire (now IPG) seminar. (which I quite enjoy. The seminar leader for this module is also one of my favourite, she does a lot of group work, there is often a group presentation exercise where you go up to the front and talk, and then everyone questions you. Which is a lot of fun.)
14.00 to 15.00 I have a free gap. Which isn't really enough time to go home and do anything, so I'll either spend it in the library, or I'll pop to the Dirty Duck and meet a friend for a drink or something to eat, or run home because I've forgotten to print off the lecture notes for SII.
15.00 til 16.00 is the Sociological Imagination and Investigation Lecture (this looks at the key thinkers of sociology; Durkheim, Weber, Marx and their opposing methedological perspectives.)
On tuesday evenings my hall has a communal meal, meaning we will all pay £1 and have a big meal together prepared by one of us. We've had Stews, Chilli, Curries, Carbonaras, Pizzas etc. Lots of fun, might hang out in the kitchen or watch a film together afterwards.
Wednesday: I have nothing timetabled, as does my friend, so we usually spend the day in Coventry or Birmingham shopping/eating (go to the bullring in your first time for shopping heaven!). On wednesday Nights is 'Pop' at the Students union, which my flat usually all goes to.
Thursday: I have Japanese from 14.00 to 18.00. One of your first year modules in Sociology is an optional module choice, you can take something from the Sociology department, or you could take something from economics, philosophy, history, english literature or a language module. There is a huge selection. I took Learning Japanese 2. (I had a little test in the first week to see which group I'd be put in)
Friday, Saturday: I have nothing timetabled, this is my weekend. I spend it engaging in silliness.
Sunday: I finish any reading that has been neglected, or needs to be done urgently before tomorrow.
Please note that they change the times of lectures/seminars every year, so while this might give you a general 'feel' for the course, it won't be the same as your timetable. There are also a lot of optional modules, I took Sociological Imagination and Investigation (now split into two separate modules 'Sociological Perspectives' and 'Researching Society and Culture'), Social Welfare in Britain, Gender Class and Empire (which has now been semi-incorporated into 'International perspectives of Gender') and a language module - your timetable depends on what modules you choose
I was in Westwood in my first year.
Monday: Wake up at about 11am. Roll around in bed for a good 30 minutes, then drag myself out of bed. The walk from my dorm in Westwood to central campus is 10-15 minutes. (Depending on how heavy my bag is)
13.00 to 14.00: Social Welfare in Britain Lecture. (Affectionately known as 'Swib' - Very Historical module, and delves into economic history a lot too, you study the development of social welfare policy from the 18th Century Poor Laws right through to modern day welfare state.)
14.00 to 15.00: Gender, Class and Empire Lecture. (Again, another historical module mainly on gender roles throughout pre and post industrial society, very qualitative.)
15.00 to 16.00: Social Welfare in Britain Seminar. (In a seminar we discuss the topics and issues that arose in the lecture earlier as a group.)
After that three hour sesh of epic learnage I usually go to the library for half an hour, and try to sort out my reading list for that week. For each module, each week you are set about 4 or 5 chapters of core, key readings from various sources, which can amount to a good 12 or 15 chapters of reading per week - many people don't bother and quite comfortably get a low 2.1, but being the geek I am I actually did read most of it every week, so be prepared to read a lot if you want a high grade! You can tell the dweebs who don't bother in seminars, they stick out a mile!
Monday evening is the student night, Top B, which most of my halls usually want to go to, so we will socialise in the kitchen from about 6pm (eating dinner) through to about 10pm pre-drinking, then go to Top B, and get home about 1/2am.
Tuesday: Wake up at 10am.
11.30 to 13.00: Sociological Imagination and Investigation (now SP/RSC) Seminar (The core module, a.k.a SII; more discussion of the key concepts.)
13.00 to 14.00: Gender Class and Empire (now IPG) seminar. (which I quite enjoy. The seminar leader for this module is also one of my favourite, she does a lot of group work, there is often a group presentation exercise where you go up to the front and talk, and then everyone questions you. Which is a lot of fun.)
14.00 to 15.00 I have a free gap. Which isn't really enough time to go home and do anything, so I'll either spend it in the library, or I'll pop to the Dirty Duck and meet a friend for a drink or something to eat, or run home because I've forgotten to print off the lecture notes for SII.
15.00 til 16.00 is the Sociological Imagination and Investigation Lecture (this looks at the key thinkers of sociology; Durkheim, Weber, Marx and their opposing methedological perspectives.)
On tuesday evenings my hall has a communal meal, meaning we will all pay £1 and have a big meal together prepared by one of us. We've had Stews, Chilli, Curries, Carbonaras, Pizzas etc. Lots of fun, might hang out in the kitchen or watch a film together afterwards.
Wednesday: I have nothing timetabled, as does my friend, so we usually spend the day in Coventry or Birmingham shopping/eating (go to the bullring in your first time for shopping heaven!). On wednesday Nights is 'Pop' at the Students union, which my flat usually all goes to.
Thursday: I have Japanese from 14.00 to 18.00. One of your first year modules in Sociology is an optional module choice, you can take something from the Sociology department, or you could take something from economics, philosophy, history, english literature or a language module. There is a huge selection. I took Learning Japanese 2. (I had a little test in the first week to see which group I'd be put in)
Friday, Saturday: I have nothing timetabled, this is my weekend. I spend it engaging in silliness.
Sunday: I finish any reading that has been neglected, or needs to be done urgently before tomorrow.
Hello & thank you! Did you find that you really enjoyed the course and would you recommend it to others?
Original post by alexsasg
Hello & thank you! Did you find that you really enjoyed the course and would you recommend it to others?
Yes and yes! I'm really enjoying it so far, it depends on what your interests are in Sociology - it's really good for feminism, media, culture, ethnicity, health and illness and new technology.
Original post by alexsasg
That sounds good I'm really interested in education and crime though, does that not really feature in the course? Thanks again.
I'm really interested in education and crime though, does that not really feature in the course? Thanks again.Not as prominently, but there are modules such as Sociology of Education and Sociology of Crime and Deviance - however these are not available every single year as those in charge of the module might be on academic leave, many people research education or crime for their 2nd/3rd year Field studies or Stats project or their 3rd year dissertation.
Original post by Misteryom
French Studies Fresher, 2010/11
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
So helpful
Aah can't wait for the nightlife!
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