[eff01]

Hello,

I got a high 2:1 for my second year which weighs for 40% of my degree. I've worked out that I need to get a first in every module next term in order to get a first over all for my degree. I was basically wondering whether this is possible? And people who have got a first in their degrees do you have any tips or suggestions on how to get a first?

All responses appreciated

[Serano]

I suppose it depends what subject your doing

[nicatre]

Just work hard really.

In my degree coursework became a larger part of modules in 3rd year thus for people who weren't so great at exams that helps.

The main things I'd say are to do some reading before lectures, take good notes during and read the material several times afterwards. Make good condensed summary notes and look at the types of questions and how they phrase them to get an idea of how to answer questions.

I key downfall in my own performance is answer the specific questions, I often write a good answer but it's slightly off-target unfortunately.

Just be focussed and you'll do well, chances are you don't need much next year (70.4%?) to get a 1st overall.

[Lazaroo]

(Original post by Serano)
I suppose it depends what subject your doing

Hopefully it's not English you're doing


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[daviddd!1994]

I'm from Scotland where we do four years but my cousin got overall 2:1 in her first three years of uni but managed to leave with a first because of performance in her final year. I think she found that her dissertation pulled her up a fair bit

[Skyblue.Salma]

(Original post by Lazaroo)
Hopefully it's not English you're doing


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Why is english hard at Uni?? Ive applied for english and Ill be grateful is you can tell me sone tips for doing well at Uni. I really wna get at least a 2:1

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[Lazaroo]

It was sarcasm. The person I quoted couldn't use "your/you're" correctly, hence why I said "hopefully not English"

Also, someone else will have to pass on some wisdom about their English degree. I am doing Paramedic Science so not really my area of expertise


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[Else_where]

How many credits is your dissertation worth? I would say make sure you put the time and effort into your dissertation, especially if its worth a lot - mine was worth two modules of credit. Start thinking about it now whilst you have time to over the holidays. It can really boost your overall mark if you do well on it. That worked for me, anyway, and I came out with a First.

[jab1991]

I recently finished my third year and got a 1st class overall in Economics and Accountancy.

Exam techniques vary for each subject, but for my subjects, I just basically looked at the past papers (or sample paper) and analysed the concept which are important. It is just the same concept, but different scenarios/numbers.

Also, make notes for each lecture. Condense the info.

Don't spend too much time on unnecessary topics. Use your judgement to focus on the major ones.

Make a revision timetable prior to the exams. What I do is revise 2 modules per day (2/3 hours per module), rather than 1 module over 4 days and so on.

[Lazaroo]

(Original post by jab1991)

Make a revision timetable prior to the exams. What I do is revise 2 modules per day (2/3 hours per module), rather than 1 module over 4 days and so on.

Ditto on this. We had 2 final exams on one day, so I just revised one module in the morning for around 2 hours, and the other module in the evening for around the same time. Seemed to work, although we haven't got the results yet as we are still on the course for another month.




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[TheSownRose]

Work hard and be lucky.

I'm sure many people will object to the second one, so I will explain. Most people who get a 1st aren't that much over the 70% boundary. They were generally fortunate with exam questions and essay markers, so they got the additional few points that carried them into it. Alternatively, many people who get a high 2.1 are intellectually capable of getting a 1st and probably did get a 1st on many exams and assignments. However, the questions asked weren't the best for them and they got a harsh marker at some stage, therefore they didn't get the additional few points.

[Lazaroo]

(Original post by TheSownRose)
Work hard and be lucky.

I'm sure many people will object to the second one, so I will explain. Most people who get a 1st aren't that much over the 70% boundary. They were generally fortunate with exam questions and essay markers, so they got the additional few points that carried them into it. Alternatively, many people who get a high 2.1 are intellectually capable of getting a 1st and probably did get a 1st on many exams and assignments. However, the questions asked weren't the best for them and they got a harsh marker at some stage, therefore they didn't get the additional few points.

I agree.


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[SnoochToTheBooch]

(Original post by eff01)
Hello,

I got a high 2:1 for my second year which weighs for 40% of my degree. I've worked out that I need to get a first in every module next term in order to get a first over all for my degree. I was basically wondering whether this is possible? And people who have got a first in their degrees do you have any tips or suggestions on how to get a first?

All responses appreciated

totally possible. I managed a big turnaround in 3rd and 4th year after a poor second year. I just started doing assignments well in advance of deadlines, cut down on my boozing/getting high etc and generally just not being as lazy and careless as I was being. It helped having a 4 year course rather than a 3 year course though.

[jam277]

(Original post by eff01)
Hello,

I got a high 2:1 for my second year which weighs for 40% of my degree. I've worked out that I need to get a first in every module next term in order to get a first over all for my degree. I was basically wondering whether this is possible? And people who have got a first in their degrees do you have any tips or suggestions on how to get a first?

All responses appreciated

You don't need a first in every module and you could probably get around 72/73 percent which will sort you out but I've only finished my first year so I'm looking for advice as well.

Uni work is hard, I have to do it on my own while I'm not the best at coursework and writing loads of essays.

[facetious]

(Original post by jab1991)
What I do is revise 2 modules per day (2/3 hours per module), rather than 1 module over 4 days and so on.

Do you find that to be more effective than concentrating on one module at a time then?

[Skyblue.Salma]

(Original post by jab1991)
I recently finished my third year and got a 1st class overall in Economics and Accountancy.

Exam techniques vary for each subject, but for my subjects, I just basically looked at the past papers (or sample paper) and analysed the concept which are important. It is just the same concept, but different scenarios/numbers.

Also, make notes for each lecture. Condense the info.

Don't spend too much time on unnecessary topics. Use your judgement to focus on the major ones.

Make a revision timetable prior to the exams. What I do is revise 2 modules per day (2/3 hours per module), rather than 1 module over 4 days and so on.

Yeh making a revision timetable like that is really good but how many weeks in advance do you study? If you can give us a rough indication that will really help.

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[jam277]

(Original post by facetious)
Do you find that to be more effective than concentrating on one module at a time then?

Tbf, when I concentrate on 1 module, I tend to forget it around exam time and miss a few points that I would have got a month ago.

[Skyblue.Salma]

(Original post by jam277)
Tbf, when I concentrate on 1 module, I tend to forget it around exam time and miss a few points that I would have got a month ago.

Yes that happens to me too. Its cause the info is not stored in our long term memory so they say you have yo keep going through the material again and again. Dunnoe how that is possible for Uni since there must be a mahoosive workload.

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[jam277]

(Original post by Skyblue.Salma)
Yes that happens to me too. Its cause the info is not stored in our long term memory so they say you have yo keep going through the material again and again. Dunnoe how that is possible for Uni since there must be a mahoosive workload.

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Yup, I think just keeping up with all the modules(by the end of the week you'll be on the same lecture as the tutor is) is probably the easiest and the best option in getting a first and after a couple of days you can find the consistency and work harder.

Well, for first year the workload was really doable, it's more than 6th form, but there's less pressure to get to the 70-100% margin and you can lay off the gas and get 60% and it'll still be a good grade.

I'm the kind who learns things quickly but does not work hard enough so I won't get a consistent first(if I keep on doing this)
So when I hear people saying how they do 5 hours of work a day on uni work I'm confused when they don't get at least a high 2:1, then again I'm a first year who's really been getting pot luck.

[CrestedIbis]

(Original post by jab1991)
I recently finished my third year and got a 1st class overall in Economics and Accountancy.

Exam techniques vary for each subject, but for my subjects, I just basically looked at the past papers (or sample paper) and analysed the concept which are important. It is just the same concept, but different scenarios/numbers.

Also, make notes for each lecture. Condense the info.

Don't spend too much time on unnecessary topics. Use your judgement to focus on the major ones.

Make a revision timetable prior to the exams. What I do is revise 2 modules per day (2/3 hours per module), rather than 1 module over 4 days and so on.

really good tips for exams