Theology/Religious Studies Applicants 2012

I just got my offer from Edinburgh! yay!!

Congratulations! I literally just got an offer from Glasgow

Well done to everyone getting offers and interviews!! I'm in awe of you all.
I sent my application off last week and have applied to: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Chester and York St John.
I'm predicted ABB so not as high as most people on here.
Just got an interview from Manchester for the 7th March Anyone else got one for that day?

Hey, I applied to Manc aswell, but sent my application early, and just wanted to say, don't worry about the interview! Mine was incredibly informal, and the format was more of a chat about my interests, rather than an interrogation! My offer came through about a week after, and the impression I, and a few other people got who were there for our interviews in November, was that the invitation to interview was more an opportunity for them to sell Manchester, rather than to interrogate applicants, so if you've got an interview, they seem to want to offer you a place, and are trying to persuade you that Manchester is the place to be. That said, don't go the the interview feeling arrogant, have a read of your personal statement, as it will probably come up. I personally started the interview asking the interviewer what he specialised in, which then led to him showing me a few books he'd written, and asking my opinion on his specialised subject, which I honestly knew nothing about, but nodding enthusiastically, constantly grinning and asking questions seemed to do the trick! I was also asked about a book I'd read recently that had made me "think", and I know it's unpredictable as to whether this question will be asked to you, but it would probably be useful to have a few ideas about interesting books or articles you're read. One person said they were asked about how the study of theology could be useful in regard to current affairs, or something along those lines, and another was asked to mention a philosopher that interested her. Obviously it depends on the interviewer and what you've mentioned in your personal statement, but having a few ideas up your sleeve won't do you any harm And congrats on getting an interview! Have a lovely time, and don't panic, it's an amazing university, and if you have any other questions about the interview or anything, please feel free to ask!
Good luck!
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Thanks soooo much!! This has helped alot.
I was really nervous but I'm just glad I've heard from a uni now.
Is Manchester you'r first choice? What other universities have you applied to?
How long did it take to hear from the rest? x

You're welcome! I've applied to Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Durham. Have had offers from all except Durham, but I only really applied there to fill a UCAS option, so I'm not too fussed! Well I applied back in October, as I applied to Oxford too, but found out earlier this week I haven't been offered a place there. Disappointing, but I feel it may be a blessing in disguise, as I much preferred the course at Manchester, and the city itself! So yes, Manchester is definitely my first choice! Cardiff were the quickest to back to me, Birmingham a day later, and Manchester towards the end of November, as it was a week after my interview which was November 23rd And I know what you mean about feeling relief after hearing back! I was so scared no one would want me! :L Where else have you applied, out of interest? Have you heard back from them yet? xxxx

Wow! That's really good! The course at Manchester is pretty amazing. I just love the fact you get to choose most of what you study
I've applied to Leeds and Birmingham, Chester and York St John are my two back ups and Manchester is my first choice.
I've heard about the interview for Manchester but not any of the others but it's only been a week since I sent off my UCAS so I've probably
got a bit of a wait. xxx

thank you! I know, I love the Manchester course, so many options to choose from, and you can take modules outside of your subject, which I'm really looking forward to!
I was going to apply to Leeds, as they had so many different theology based courses, but decided to apply to Cardiff instead! Birmingham are pretty quick at replying, and they don't interview (or at least I wasn't!), and their offer was quite nice I thought, :L xxx

I cannot be bothered moving away from home so I'm really hoping I get into Manchester. I applied to Leeds because my religious studies teacher highly recommended it. What subjects do you take? Is religious studies one of them? xxx

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Oh do you live in Manchester then? Yeah Leeds is meant to be really good for theology, I just heard a few dodgy things about student accomadation, but it's most likely all urban myths! I do the IB, and didn't get the opportunity to do RS, but I do higher level history, english, psychology, and standard level maths, chemistry, and spanish what about you? xxxxx

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Yep I live in Manchester I've actually never heard of the IB before. What is it? Wow!!! that many!! You must be really really clever! lol, I only do RS, English Language and English Literature. I dropped psychology in AS. xxx

haha, well it's like A levels, only you do all your exams at the end of 2 years, instead of doing AS and the A2. Standard level subjects are about the same as AS level, and higher is about the same level as A2, but course content varies. A level tends to be more in depth, whereas IB has more breadth. It's also compulsory to take a second language, and you have to do maths and a science. It's good for people who aren't sure what they want to do, as you study a bit of everything, so can apply for most degrees at uni. One person on my course started off wanting to go into medicine, but is now applying to study history! So it's useful for that, but I've always wated to specialise in humanities, so sort of wish I'd done A Levels! :L xxxxx