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  1. iheartliam's Avatar
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    (Original post by krussel)
    nah I think accounting and finance sounds about right...
    nope. it's obviously armadillos and frisbees. deff sounds like an interesting course... :P
  2. iheartliam's Avatar
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    oh and is general studies included as an A Level for OB?
  3. i Pav i's Avatar
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    (Original post by iheartliam)
    oh and is general studies included as an A Level for OB?
    on my offer it said didnt say anything about General Studies not being accepted like Liverpool and Notts did.
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    on my offer it said didnt say anything about General Studies not being accepted like Liverpool and Notts did.
    great!
  5. K_n67's Avatar
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    I've just applied for Accounting and Finance, i'm predicted BB Distinction. Heres hoping i get an offer
    What was the application process like for anyone doing Accounting and Finance this year?
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    (Original post by K_n67)
    I've just applied for Accounting and Finance, i'm predicted BB Distinction. Heres hoping i get an offer
    What was the application process like for anyone doing Accounting and Finance this year?
    I'm a first year doing A and F, what do you mean by application process?
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    I'm a first year doing A and F, what do you mean by application process?
    Thats cool, are you enjoying the course?
    Did you get a conditional offer? or an interview?
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    (Original post by K_n67)
    Thats cool, are you enjoying the course?
    Did you get a conditional offer? or an interview?
    oh right, yeah its going ok i suppose , i got a conditional offer (A levels) ad no interview, any questions just ask
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    oh right, yeah its going ok i suppose , i got a conditional offer (A levels) ad no interview, any questions just ask
    haha sorry about the mountain of questions, i'm just nervous about getting in What grades did they ask you for? and if you're staying in uni accommodation, how are you finding it and the people there?
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    haha sorry about the mountain of questions, i'm just nervous about getting in What grades did they ask you for? and if you're staying in uni accommodation, how are you finding it and the people there?
    thats fine , they asked for BBC, I didn't get uni accommodation so I'm staying in Slade Park (Managed by CRM)-its a joint thing with the uni....its near paul kent and crescent halls.....its ensuite accommodation-sharing with 4 others....very high quality room.....im the second year to live here.....its going well....flatmates are nice...oxford city centre is really nice....the course is also interesting and the teachers a nice and friendly
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    (Original post by killercow292)
    thats fine , they asked for BBC, I didn't get uni accommodation so I'm staying in Slade Park (Managed by CRM)-its a joint thing with the uni....its near paul kent and crescent halls.....its ensuite accommodation-sharing with 4 others....very high quality room.....im the second year to live here.....its going well....flatmates are nice...oxford city centre is really nice....the course is also interesting and the teachers a nice and friendly

    It says that people that have a debt with Oxford Brookes will not be accepted? What do they mean by that?
  12. DarDarDoll's Avatar
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    Oxford Brookes is my first choice

    Applying for Adult Nursing which is CCC :-)
  13. killercow292's Avatar
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    It says that people that have a debt with Oxford Brookes will not be accepted? What do they mean by that?
    I'm not sure about that.... something to do with tuition fees??...not sure sorry
  14. Charlottay!'s Avatar
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    no me neither on that 1. It could be if you owe money to the university from previous studies or such things. If you are a first time university applicant and have never had money involvement with OBU then i wudnt worry about it
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    Im applying too History! need BBB so will DEFINITELY put it as my insurance (if i get an offer) :L
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    (Original post by killercow292)
    thats fine , they asked for BBC, I didn't get uni accommodation so I'm staying in Slade Park (Managed by CRM)-its a joint thing with the uni....its near paul kent and crescent halls.....its ensuite accommodation-sharing with 4 others....very high quality room.....im the second year to live here.....its going well....flatmates are nice...oxford city centre is really nice....the course is also interesting and the teachers a nice and friendly
    Thats great thanks Did you apply for accommodation too late to be given a place? I love the look of oxford, it looks like a really nice place to live and the people seem really friendly
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    (Original post by K_n67)
    Thats great thanks Did you apply for accommodation too late to be given a place? I love the look of oxford, it looks like a really nice place to live and the people seem really friendly
    no problem......it was my insurance choice......
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    The concept that I will graduate before any of you start at Brookes is sliiightly absolutely horrifically terrifying....
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    Hi, I'm reaaaaally keen on Oxford Brookes for there Foundation Diploma in Liberal Arts cause I don't have a sodding clue about what I want to study.

    But my friends say its a bad university.

    what should I do?
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    Hi, I'm reaaaaally keen on Oxford Brookes for there Foundation Diploma in Liberal Arts cause I don't have a sodding clue about what I want to study.

    But my friends say its a bad university.

    what should I do?
    get some new friends.
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