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University of Gloucestershire applicants [2017]

Hello everyone,

We have created this thread for anyone who is thinking of applying to the University of Gloucestershire starting in 2017.

If you’re looking to study here with us in Cheltenham or Gloucester, say hello and introduce yourself, tell us what you’re interested in studying and we will be on-hand to answer any questions you have about our courses or life at the university. :h:

Maria at the University of Gloucestershire

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Reply 1

Masonkate92

Hello I am Kate Mason and I am thinking of doing early childhood studies.

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Reply 2

University of Gloucestershire Official

Original post by Masonkate92

Hello I am Kate Mason and I am thinking of doing early childhood studies.

Hi Kate,

That's great news! :smile:

What was it about the Early Childhood Studies course that caught your eye?

Maria at the University of Gloucestershire

Reply 3

Masonkate92

The lecturers are all amazing and I like the modules. It looks a really fun course to do and keeps all your options open if you don't know what job you want to do. Also there is a trip to Stockholm which looks really good! 😊

Reply 4

University of Gloucestershire Official

Original post by Masonkate92

The trip to Stockholm is great and our students find it really valuable for developing their skills and knowledge.

Have you been to an open day here yet?

Reply 5

Masonkate92

i have been to the open day 3 times x

Reply 6

University of Gloucestershire Official

Original post by Masonkate92

i have been to the open day 3 times x

Great stuff! Hopefully we will be welcoming you onto campus in September 2017!

Reply 7

OscarPullin

Hello,

I'm thinking of going to the 19th open day but I also have Bucks New Uni Open day booked to, can anyone help me. I also looking at night life, so can anyone help me make a choice

Both offer what I want in Games Development, I think the main thing I'm stuck on is the night life, and things to do around the University's, train station, shops, clubs, ect.

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Reply 8

Hinch

Hi Oscar,

I actually went to The University of Gloucestershire and thought the Night Life was great! Obviously I can't speak to the social aspects of Bucks New Uni, but Cheltenham and Gloucestershire have so much going on outside of the university. There are loads of clubs, bars and pubs that cater for different tastes in music and drinks, I would usually go to Moo Moo, Frog and Fiddle, Subtone and Under the Prom. I also remember someone telling me that Gloucestershire is the Festival County because there are over 40 different festivals in Cheltenham and Gloucester you can attend or work at, like the Food and Drink, Jazz, Literature, Music, Science and obviously the famous horse racing festivals. These are also great opportunities to earn some easy money working part time or you can just go celeb spotting; I got to meet J K Rowling and Jim Broadbent which to this day was one of my Uni highlights.

Other than that we have loads of restaurants, museums, galleries. I promise you there is so much going on in at this University you are literally spoilt for choice. My advice for you would be to just visit these towns/ cities and just walk around and see if you like the vibe. If you can go on a night out in Cheltenham you won't be disappointed.

Hope that helps. :smile:

Reply 9

bfxnxn

I've applied and received a conditional offer for biology.

What's the general pricing in Cheltenham, is it an expensive place to live?

Reply 10

jessajones

I've got a conditional offer for Criminology. Torn between Nottingham Trent and Gloucestershire as my first choice. I really liked the modules on the Gloucestershire course and its only 40 minutes from home, so I hopefully wont feel as homesick.

Reply 11

Bubble4799

I've been offered a place on the BeD 5-11 course :smile:

anyone else?

Reply 12

University of Gloucestershire Official

Original post by jessajones

Hi Jessa,

Glad you like the modules on our Criminology course, they are so interesting! It's one of the (many) reasons why it scored 100% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2016 too.

Hopefully you will be too busy having fun to get homesick but we have a whole range of student support on offer to help with the transition.

If you have any questions, just shout! :h:

Maria at the University of Gloucestershire

Reply 13

Ellwbu

Original post by Bubble4799

I've been offered a place on the BeD 5-11 course :smile:

anyone else?

Me too! Not sure if this is where i want to go yet though, not overly keen on the area but loved the uni itself :frown:

Reply 14

Wanderlust96

Hi there, I've applied for the same course but haven't heard back from the University yet. How long was it between applying and getting an offer for you? I'm worried that I may have applied too late because one of my tutors took sooooo long to complete me reference that I couldn't apply until early December. :/

Reply 15

teecake_

Original post by Wanderlust96

You have until January to apply so you're not late at all! I only sent my application off on the 12th of Dec so I'm waiting to hear back too :smile:

Reply 16

bfxnxn

my conditional offer for biology has been changed to unconditional! anyone know how many approx are on the course?

Reply 17

_jake_

Original post by bfxnxn

my conditional offer for biology has been changed to unconditional! anyone know how many approx are on the course?

Currently on the course. For my year there's approximately 15 people on biology, and probably 30ish on Animal Biology. Lots of lectures are shared between the courses.

Reply 18

bfxnxn

Original post by _jake_

Currently on the course. For my year there's approximately 15 people on biology, and probably 30ish on Animal Biology. Lots of lectures are shared between the courses.

Ah that's great I was hoping it was a smaller class size. I'm 19 and didn't go to uni last year so maybe that's why they gave me the unconditional
Thanks :smile:

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Reply 19

_jake_

Original post by bfxnxn

Ah that's great I was hoping it was a smaller class size. I'm 19 and didn't go to uni last year so maybe that's why they gave me the unconditional
Thanks :smile:

No problem. Don't be afraid to shoot me a PM with any question you have!