University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012It was a bit of a random pick to be honest, wasn't sure if it was maybe going to be a bit out of my reach because I was doing a BTEC but went and visited the campus and was pretty much blown away by it.
The fact that my fees will only be about £6000 because my parents household income is quite low swayed it as well. And the reputation Southampton has
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012Doing a BTEC extended diploma in public services at the moment; needed something that would ease me back into education after working full-time for a year or two
Means I miss out on all the exam stress, but part of me is worried that I'm going to be a little behind others on the course, although criminology isn't a subject that people usually have the chance to do before degree level...
Good luck with your exams!
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012I wouldn't worry, a lot of the people on my course studied the same course as you and are coping fine
and the 1st year is introductory and will give you an insight into criminology, sociology, anthropology and psychology. There is only one criminology module in the 1st year. Thank you I need all the luck I can get!
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012Ah, beautiful! Put my mind at rest. Criminology is quite a small course isn't it? Something like 30 places per year?(Original post by Megginty)
I wouldn't worry, a lot of the people on my course studied the same course as you and are coping fine and the 1st year is introductory and will give you an insight into criminology, sociology, anthropology and psychology. There is only one criminology module in the 1st year. Thank you I need all the luck I can get!
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012You never really notice as the majority of the social science students have the same lectures and seminars so there is normally 100+ in most lectures
and last year Southampton were very lenient with meeting grades as the course was undersubscribed. This semester I have four essays and an exam for each module.
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012Not too bad essay wise then. How many words for each one? Surprised the courses were undersubscribed last year with all the fees going up from 2012; very odd
Just started trying to apply for Student Finance. Hate them already
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012Normally 1500 words
in relation to Student Finance, Southampton are notoriously bad at confirming your enrolment and if they don't do this you won't receive your grants etc. so if your money isn't paid in after four working days of the expected payment date check the uni has confirmed your enrolment. Just telling you this because this year a lot of people didn't receive anything for up to a month after their enrolment. The joys of being a student 
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012I'm also a first year studying Crim and currently procrastinating..... revision is too boring.
Theres nothing more i can add, Megan has it all covered!
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012Noice!
What university was your first choice?
Nice to know I have more SF related fun to look forward to... How long did it take after firming Southampton for you to hear anything from them in regards to accommodation etc?(Original post by Megginty)
Normally 1500 words in relation to Student Finance, Southampton are notoriously bad at confirming your enrolment and if they don't do this you won't receive your grants etc. so if your money isn't paid in after four working days of the expected payment date check the uni has confirmed your enrolment. Just telling you this because this year a lot of people didn't receive anything for up to a month after their enrolment. The joys of being a student
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012Ahhhhh Mate im in the exact same boat(Original post by TheWalkinDude)
Doing a BTEC extended diploma in public services at the moment; needed something that would ease me back into education after working full-time for a year or two Means I miss out on all the exam stress, but part of me is worried that I'm going to be a little behind others on the course, although criminology isn't a subject that people usually have the chance to do before degree level...
Good luck with your exams!
worked when I left school and am finishing Public Services this year and going Southampton doing Criminology yeah i feel the same that we may have a bit of a lag compared to the A-level people
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012Quality mate! You got your offer already?(Original post by WolvoDan)
Ahhhhh Mate im in the exact same boat worked when I left school and am finishing Public Services this year and going Southampton doing Criminology yeah i feel the same that we may have a bit of a lag compared to the A-level people
Not many people have the chance to do criminology at GCSE/A-level so we should all be in the same boat. -
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012AAB(Original post by TheWalkinDude)
Excellent! What grades do you need for it?
I'll probably see you at the subject day in Feb then!
Yes, you may very well do
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012Tell me about it mate... Bored of it now, just want to get to uni now! Worked it out and all I have to do is get passes from now on and I'll still meet my offer...(Original post by WolvoDan)
Yeah my offer came thorugh before christmas First choice aswell so i'm sorted just gotta slug away at college now
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Re: University of Southampton Criminology Applicants 2012You going Solent? What do ya need to get in? And I slacked majorly last year do I've gotta reach distinction through most of this year. Done it first term easy. Now the hard work begins XD
what made you choose Southampton?
Means I miss out on all the exam stress, but part of me is worried that I'm going to be a little behind others on the course, although criminology isn't a subject that people usually have the chance to do before degree level...
