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Re: University of Derby ThreadCongratulations! What subject?
I've sent off my application today to my referee, so hopefully within the next few days it'll be sent to UCAS then I can get offers in. It seems like a lot of people have been getting 240 UCAS points offer, so getting 200 is even better for you, easier to meet.
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Re: University of Derby ThreadYeah the official story has been 180-240 ucas points for a few years, though I was chatting to our course tutor on a field trip last week and they're pushing it up to the top of the range in a lot of subjects because of high demand and an expected rush of mature applicants this year (lots of people loosing work & looking to begin study before the fees rise). Apparently they've had record levels of enquiries.(Original post by Sequoia Throne)
Congratulations! What subject?
I've sent off my application today to my referee, so hopefully within the next few days it'll be sent to UCAS then I can get offers in. It seems like a lot of people have been getting 240 UCAS points offer, so getting 200 is even better for you, easier to meet.
so yeah work hard and try get your grades up, good luck.
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Re: University of Derby ThreadI'll get 240 points with no problem. That's why I have Derby as a choice, quite a good uni by the looks of the open day but low entry requirements. I'm predicted A in Business, B/C for Economics and B/C for English, so I'll get anywhere between 260 and 320 UCAS points if I work well.(Original post by Joinedup)
Yeah the official story has been 180-240 ucas points for a few years, though I was chatting to our course tutor on a field trip last week and they're pushing it up to the top of the range in a lot of subjects because of high demand and an expected rush of mature applicants this year (lots of people loosing work & looking to begin study before the fees rise). Apparently they've had record levels of enquiries.
so yeah work hard and try get your grades up, good luck.
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Re: University of Derby ThreadBSc Geography! Derby were quite quick replying, I think it took them just under a week to reply! I'm quite happy with the offer of 200 ucas points and atleast a D in Geography, deffinatly reachable... I think the offer might be so low cause I've done loads of field work and conservation work... Not too sure though(Original post by Sequoia Throne)
Congratulations! What subject?
I've sent off my application today to my referee, so hopefully within the next few days it'll be sent to UCAS then I can get offers in. It seems like a lot of people have been getting 240 UCAS points offer, so getting 200 is even better for you, easier to meet.
what subject are you applying to? x
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Re: University of Derby ThreadBusiness Management(Original post by AutumnRoseee)
BSc Geography! Derby were quite quick replying, I think it took them just under a week to reply! I'm quite happy with the offer of 200 ucas points and atleast a D in Geography, deffinatly reachable... I think the offer might be so low cause I've done loads of field work and conservation work... Not too sure though what subject are you applying to? x
I checked UCAS today, my head of sixth form has sent off my application so hopefully on Monday I'll have my UCAS track details.
And that's quite cool getting a low offer if you've done field work, at least you have experience and good achievable entry requirements. Is Derby your first choice? -
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Re: University of Derby ThreadThey'll like that - we're just trying to get a UoD conservation society going at the moment. There wasn't one before, so all being well that'll be running by the time you start.(Original post by AutumnRoseee)
BSc Geography! Derby were quite quick replying, I think it took them just under a week to reply! I'm quite happy with the offer of 200 ucas points and atleast a D in Geography, deffinatly reachable... I think the offer might be so low cause I've done loads of field work and conservation work... Not too sure though what subject are you applying to? x
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Re: University of Derby ThreadIts a not so bad, shut up in your face(Original post by AutumnRoseee)
BSc Geography! Derby were quite quick replying, I think it took them just under a week to reply! I'm quite happy with the offer of 200 ucas points and atleast a D in Geography, deffinatly reachable... I think the offer might be so low cause I've done loads of field work and conservation work... Not too sure though what subject are you applying to? x
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Re: University of Derby ThreadOooh thats cool! good luck with your application!(Original post by Sequoia Throne)
Business Management I checked UCAS today, my head of sixth form has sent off my application so hopefully on Monday I'll have my UCAS track details.
And that's quite cool getting a low offer if you've done field work, at least you have experience and good achievable entry requirements. Is Derby your first choice?
Im not sure yet, havent put any of my universities into order, and wont do until they have all offered me, just because I didnt want to get my hopes up and then get rejected!
How about you? is derby your first choice? x -
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Re: University of Derby ThreadOh really? thats so good! deffinalty worth joining! Im actually really impressed with that! are you currently at Derby university? if so what are you studying?(Original post by Joinedup)
They'll like that - we're just trying to get a UoD conservation society going at the moment. There wasn't one before, so all being well that'll be running by the time you start. -
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Re: University of Derby ThreadI'll probably do the same as you, although I gone to an open day last Saturday and liked the look of the uni.(Original post by AutumnRoseee)
Oooh thats cool! good luck with your application!
Im not sure yet, havent put any of my universities into order, and wont do until they have all offered me, just because I didnt want to get my hopes up and then get rejected!
How about you? is derby your first choice? x -
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Re: University of Derby ThreadCountryside management & Outdoor recreation... which is all at the Buxton campus so I can't tell you much about Kedleston Road specifics unfortunately.(Original post by AutumnRoseee)
Oh really? thats so good! deffinalty worth joining! Im actually really impressed with that! are you currently at Derby university? if so what are you studying?
The conservation soc would have to cover both Derby & Buxton sites though. Fwiw it currently sounds like most of the tasks would likely be more over towards the Derby side.
anyway it hasn't happened yet - we need to write a constitution for the society and collect signatures. -
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Re: University of Derby ThreadOh that sounds really good! any idea what campus Geography is on Derby!(Original post by Joinedup)
Countryside management & Outdoor recreation... which is all at the Buxton campus so I can't tell you much about Kedleston Road specifics unfortunately.
The conservation soc would have to cover both Derby & Buxton sites though. Fwiw it currently sounds like most of the tasks would likely be more over towards the Derby side.
anyway it hasn't happened yet - we need to write a constitution for the society and collect signatures.
good luck with the society, it sounds like a really good idea and it deffinatly would be really useful for students studying similar courses or are just generally interested in that kind of thing!! -
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Re: University of Derby ThreadFor me it took them exactly 6 days, they were actually really quick!(Original post by Sequoia Throne)
Hey again
I sent my application off the other day. I'd just like to know how long it took for Dervy to give you an offer?
They gave me an offer before many unis sent me mails saying they'd recieved my application and were reviewing it x
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Re: University of Derby ThreadGeography's at Kedleston Road/main Derby campus - the two pretty much exit as separate islands most of the time tbh.(Original post by AutumnRoseee)
Oh that sounds really good! any idea what campus Geography is on Derby!
good luck with the society, it sounds like a really good idea and it deffinatly would be really useful for students studying similar courses or are just generally interested in that kind of thing!!
we get some of the same modules but delivered by different tutors at different times. I'm in my second year but I've not even seen KR. -
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Re: University of Derby ThreadOh right, I wasnt too sure where the geography department was! Thanks!(Original post by Joinedup)
Geography's at Kedleston Road/main Derby campus - the two pretty much exit as separate islands most of the time tbh.
we get some of the same modules but delivered by different tutors at different times. I'm in my second year but I've not even seen KR.
Do people from both campuses tend to mix with eachother? or do they tend to stay with the people they know?
How do you find Derby uni? are you enjoying it? what kind of oppertunities do you get with your course? x
