Accounting and Finance applicants for 2012 entry

Thanks. And yes they are, although hopefully they will be AAAA after January, but the Uni's wont see that obviously in my application. And thanks, that's encouraging after reading some of people's grades on here I thought mine were average, but hopefully I can work hard and get the courses I want.
I don't really know what it was about Manchester really that put me off. The actual Uni was nice, but the surrounding area put me off slightly, the course didn't seem as specific as other one's that I have looked at. I think at the end of it all I couldn't see myself living there and the course doesn't quite deliver what I wanted. I've looked into York and Durham this evening and both look like good alternatives. York still worries me about the lack of A+F info (as you reiterated), whilst Durham has higher accommodation costs than most of the other's that I have considered which may hold me back in deciding. Either way I think either York or Durham will fill my final space, although I was recommended to look at Warwick and LSE (which I hadn't considered due to the distance they are from where I live) and will look into all of my options to decide on the most appropriate one for me. By the way, has anyone been to Nottingham yet, I missed the open day but the course really intrigues me and I've heard nothing but good things about it from friends. I'm applying blind, but am certain that I want to apply there even without seeing it in person. Has anyone else been who can give me a second opinion? Thanks

Username: GrandHustle
GCSEs: A*A*A*A*AAAAAAAB
Predicted AS grades (and subjects): Maths A, Geography A, English Lit A, French B
Subjects for A2: Maths, Geography, English Lit, A*A*A
Universities likely to apply to: Leeds, Newcastle, Lancaster, Nottingham, either Manchester, York or Durham.
Extras: Undecided between Manchester and York and Durham. I'm went to see Manchester today (which I wasn't too impressed by), but will look at Manchester, York and Durham and then will make my decision. I am a bit worried that York doesn't seem to be on any A+F League Tables Anyone know what it's like? Durham has lower entry requirements than all of the rest (ABB) but is well respected, anyone know why there are lower requirements, or has anyone done the course and know if it is a good course despite the low requirement? Also, I'm resitting French AS and English Lit AS to get higher AS grade in French, and help overall tally of points in English.
How do you think my chances are, and anyone know about York for A+F and Durham's course, please?
Thanks

With those grades, you have a good chance of getting an offer from all your choices.
Durham has low entries because it's a new course and it's not on the Durham campus and instead the business school is like 10-15 miles from the actual uni from what i've heard. I guess the good thing is you have a durham stamp on your CV...

Fantastic grades, you should be fine as Unis know and understand that some students can under perform at AS level and step up their game for A2s; so there is leeway in that regard.

Thanks. And yes they are, although hopefully they will be AAAA after January, but the Uni's wont see that obviously in my application. And thanks, that's encouraging after reading some of people's grades on here I thought mine were average, but hopefully I can work hard and get the courses I want.
I don't really know what it was about Manchester really that put me off. The actual Uni was nice, but the surrounding area put me off slightly, the course didn't seem as specific as other one's that I have looked at. I think at the end of it all I couldn't see myself living there and the course doesn't quite deliver what I wanted. I've looked into York and Durham this evening and both look like good alternatives. York still worries me about the lack of A+F info (as you reiterated), whilst Durham has higher accommodation costs than most of the other's that I have considered which may hold me back in deciding. Either way I think either York or Durham will fill my final space, although I was recommended to look at Warwick and LSE (which I hadn't considered due to the distance they are from where I live) and will look into all of my options to decide on the most appropriate one for me. By the way, has anyone been to Nottingham yet, I missed the open day but the course really intrigues me and I've heard nothing but good things about it from friends. I'm applying blind, but am certain that I want to apply there even without seeing it in person. Has anyone else been who can give me a second opinion? Thanks

Hey yeh Ive been too Nottingham....The business school is part of Jubilee campus...Its a really nice environment to study....especially if yu get the accomodation on jubilee campus whch is pretty much a 1 minute walk from the business school...Job prospects are high with the business school ....they certainly do help you alot with getting internships and placements...Town centre Is amazing is a bus ride away...not too far but not to close to nottingham trent either lol...

Oh btw go too the open day u'd love it...the business school is top notch

It's fairly obvious that A&F at LSE or Warwick can put you in line to do pretty much any finance/economic job in addition to accountancy, mainyl due to the brand name of the uni, but what about A&F from somewhere like Bristol or Nottingham? Are you destined for accountancy in the Big 4 or can you still open yourself up to plenty of other great careers?

I know Notts and Bristol are very good unis, but in the end the course is A&F and not something more prestigious such as Economics (not trying to slag off A&F, I'm applying for it too), but is the name really good enough to give you a headstart in other careers?

Isn't anyone applying for flying start at newcatle university?

Yes me. The PwC combined degree is one of my top degree choices! And Newcastle looks a great Uni and city!

I'm applying for it too, though I'm not convinced by Newcastle Uni or the city. It won't be my 1st choice.

Why not?
It's among my top 3 with Leeds (because it's local) and Lancaster (who have a similar degree but with Ernst and Young)
I think Newcastle felt vibrant and fun, as well as the Business School which looked quite amazing really. What puts you off Newcastle?

When I went to the open day in July, the admissions tutors were extremely vague about PWCs link with the degree and what one could expect if they received a 2.1 after the 4 years from PWC. Seemed a little bit of a gimmick degree where a name is attached to a degree to make it more popular, if anything else.

Man you're puttin me off this course now. Only reason its my 1st choice is coz of pwc which the no. 1 firm right now. But this connection doesn't really exist then its like any other A n F deGree.I dunno you've been there I've only read about it so.......I was only thinkin about 12 exemptions from ICAEW. Wen you finish, you only need like 18 months TWE 2 become an ACA.

That is true, but who would the 18 months be spent with? PWC or a small, independent firm? It isn't clear to me?!

Username: nervous_girl
GCSEs: A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AAAABB
Predicted AS grades (and subjects): Maths (A), Further Maths (A), Applied Business (B), I.T (A) , Mandarin Chinese (A).
Subjects for A2 + predicted grades: Maths (A), Further Maths (A), Applied Business (A), I.T (A)
Universities likely to apply to: LSE, Warwick, Bristol, Bath, Lancaster
Extras: May do EPQ + YASS
Taking resits in AS further maths (decision 1) + applied business (1 paper)
Have already took resit in I.T (1 paper)


Do you think i'll have a chance at any of these uni's? since 2 of my subjects are considered as 'weak' and also i have and are considering taking resits. 3 resits in total.
Please help