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University of Sunderland
Course: BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Decision: 260 points from Extended Diploma together with a C at GCSE Mathematics or equivalent

Edge Hill University
Course: BSc (Hons) Computing
Decision: 240 points from Extended Diploma together with a C at GCSE Mathematics

Teesside University
Course: BSc (Hons) Computing & Computer Science
Decision: Joint interview

Aberystwyth University
Course: BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Decision: 280 points from Extended Diploma together with a C at GCSE Mathematics

I had my interview today, it went surprisingly well. I was told an offer would be made for both courses, though my interviewer felt I was best suited for CS.

I also brought up my Math GCSE resit (having failed with a D at secondary school) within the conversation, he said as long as I hit the predicted grade of D*D*D* (Extended Diploma) and I don't completely screw up and go beyond unclassified boundary in my GCSE I should be fine. He spoke to the admission team for me and got back to me on it. I'm just a little puzzled :s-smilie:

I though GCSE Mathematics was completely compulsory?

Can anyone shed some light on this, I'd appreciate it.

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Reply 741

katwall1

I cant decide between sheffield and uea for economics.
I got the same offer and its really getting on my tits!

Reply 742

jelly1000

Original post by katwall1

I cant decide between sheffield and uea for economics.
I got the same offer and its really getting on my tits!

things to consider
-course profile- uea i know sets out the modules you can study here:
http://www.uea.ac.uk/eco/courses - just click on the course
-location- UEA is a campus uni near a city, Sheffield is a uni based right in the city centre with no defined boundaries
-facilities
-accomodation
-i strongly reccomend you pay both a visit

Reply 743

sarah peacehope

Hey Guys
I am very torn between two offers I got,
one is for Queen Mary - Law and Politics
the other for King's- International politics

opinions??

Reply 744

Lakhvir.Singh

Torn between Nottingham and Birmingham for Computer Science. Please help!

Reply 745

matthew769

Original post by rcaines

Application sent: 13th October
Uni: Queen's University Belfast
Course: Human Biology
Decision [Offer/Rejection]: Conditional offer
Offer Grades: ABB / ABCb
Date Offer Received: 16/02/12
Reaction: Got all 3 offers from Queen's! :biggrin:

Just wish Ulster would hurry up cause that's where I want to go!

Why Uni of Ulster over QUB?

Reply 746

Jabberwox

Aberystwyth or Winchester? :s-smilie:

Reply 747

Jabberwox

Aberystwyth or Winchester? :s-smilie:

Reply 748

anonystudent

Original post by anonystudent

I though GCSE Mathematics was completely compulsory?

Can anyone shed some light on this, I'd appreciate it.

Anyone?

Reply 749

alexsasg

Original post by sarah peacehope

Hey Guys
I am very torn between two offers I got,
one is for Queen Mary - Law and Politics
the other for King's- International politics

opinions??

In terms of prestige...well, Kings is more prestigious and has more of a reputation. BUT, both unis are really good and you should visit both on open days to make up your mind :smile:

Reply 750

Pfefferminze

Glasgow or Aberdeen? Even if I'm still waiting for two more answers I know the final choice will be between these two.

Reply 751

anonystudent

I just this minute discovered that Teesside University have updated my tracker.

They have given me a reduced offer for Computer Science at 240 points instead of the typical 280. My GCSE Maths resit is not included in the offer unlike my other conditional offers :s-smilie:

.. surely, this cannot be right?

Reply 752

~ Purple Rose ~

PS Reviewer

Original post by Jabberwox

Aberystwyth or Winchester? :s-smilie:

Winchester, baby :woohoo:

Reply 753

Nomolos

Original post by PhysicsMan

Application Sent: 21/10/11
University: University of Nottingham
Course: Physics (F300)
Decision: Conditional Offer
Offer Grades: AAA
Date Offer Received: 04/11/11

Application Sent: 21/10/11
University: University of Sussex
Course: Physics (F300)
Decision: Conditional Offer
Offer Grades: ABB
Date Offer Received: 09/11/11

Application Sent: 21/10/11
University: University of Birmingham
Course: Physics (F300)
Decision: Conditional Offer
Offer Grades: AAA
Date Offer Received: 05/12/11

Application Sent: 21/10/11
University: University of York
Course: Physics (F300)
Decision: Conditional Offer
Offer Grades: ABB
Date Offer Received: 14/12/11

Application Sent: 21/10/11
University: University of Lancaster
Course: Physics (F300)
Decision: Dual Offer- BSc and MPhys
Offer Grades: AAA (MPhys) and AAB (BSc)
Date Offer Received: 16/02/12

Reaction: Yay! All five offers! :biggrin:

Well done! 6 offers by the looks of it :sexface:

Reply 754

Nomolos

Original post by anonystudent

.. surely, this cannot be right?

It's unlikely that they've made a mistake. If you're unsure about it, then there's no harm in giving Teesside a call on Monday :smile:

Reply 755

anonystudent

Oh.. I just assumed a Mathematics GCSE grade C was compulsory for all BSc courses, I only have a D (my only GCSE to fail :frown:

). Math has never been something I excelled at, infact I fear Math. I take it they have made an exception for me? It's just hard to believe because all my other offers for Computing/CS have asked that I achieve a C or above.

I have sent an email to the department, I'll see what they say.

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Reply 756

aspirinpharmacist

Hahaha. Just firmed UEA for Pharmacy yesterday, then go on this thread and freak out at the "Don't be one of those people who chose their firm and insurance in February and wished they hadn't." Ah well, if I'm screwed, I'm screwed.