[lesarbres]

Thanks all. Will update again.

[CocoPop]

Hey,

I'm currently doing EEM. I think you should have two main concerns - first, the financial ramifications of taking a four year course over a three year one, and second, whether you want to study any engineering or not.

EEM is mostly an engineering course, although the quantity of E&M increases each year (with most of your 4th year credits - or exam units as they call them here - being E&M based if you so wish). The first year is entirely engineering (which leaves the option for engineers to switch to EEM at the start of second year).

I've never heard of anyone changing courses before coming to Oxford without going through the entire application process again. Some people change courses once they get here, but this often requires the student to do well in prelims. Furthermore, if they're not switching to a similar course, they usually have to go through interviews and restart from the first year once they switch. Given your financial situation, this isn't an option for you, as you'd end up doing 4 years either way.

In this regard, you might be better off reapplying for E&M if you're particularly keen. Did you have an E&M interview? If so, it's still worth emailing your college to inquire about switching courses. Having already interviewed with the E&M tutors might give you a better chance...

In terms of employment, you don't need to worry too much about E&M versus EEM - most end up working in the city either way. EEM gives you the additional flexibility of going down a more technical path if you have a change of heart during your degree.

EDIT: I forgot to add - it would be nigh on impossible to study extra E&M modules alongside your EEM degree. The workload is very heavy.

[Poppyxx]

I know of a handful of people who have changed courses between receiving their offer and starting at Oxford.

It's not frequent, but it can happen. Most have altered a joint honours degree to a single, or something along those lines.

There's little advice we can give you. We don't know what they will say, but it's worth an ask.

Make sure you have your argument clearly set out before you do. Think of some of the likely things they'll ask (e.g. why didn't you think of the 3 vs. 4 years financially before...), and be prepared for it to be a flat out no.

Financially I recognise that an extra year does come at significant cost, and I assume you've explored all funding opportunities open to you.

[lesarbres]

Hi,

Thanks for both of your advice!

Hey CocoPop, what jobs exactly do you mean by jobs in the city?

[wezza]

(Original post by Poppyxx)
I know of a handful of people who have changed courses between receiving their offer and starting at Oxford.

It's not frequent, but it can happen. Most have altered a joint honours degree to a single, or something along those lines.

There's little advice we can give you. We don't know what they will say, but it's worth an ask.

Make sure you have your argument clearly set out before you do. Think of some of the likely things they'll ask (e.g. why didn't you think of the 3 vs. 4 years financially before...), and be prepared for it to be a flat out no.

Financially I recognise that an extra year does come at significant cost, and I assume you've explored all funding opportunities open to you.

(Original post by lesarbres)
Hi,

Thanks for both of your advice!

Hey CocoPop, what jobs exactly do you mean by jobs in the city?

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