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Hi, I am hoping to apply either for Philosophy or for PPE for entry in September 2013, and I would like to know, if I go for either, is it possible to take up modules in Economics? Or even better, would it be possible to change from a Philosophy degree to a Philosophy and Economics Degree, as a Joint Honours? I know it isn't offered as a degree option, but I'd like to do Economics and Philosophy without having to do Politics also, if I can avoid it.

Also if it were possible to do Economics and Philosophy, and if not, for PPE is Maths a required subject? I'm doing A Level Economics and Religious Studies this year, but not Maths, so I'm wondering if it would hinder my chances.
Thanks.

Hi SkrillaGB,

Thanks for your message and wow what a lot of questions! Firstly you should apply for this degree course as it's great especially if you want to work as a graduate focusing on ICT as the course has good links to business through our management school.

Secondly, I'm pretty sure we'd accept your ICT OCR qualifications. Do you get a Distinction/Merit/ Pass for this? If so we'd make you an offer based around your 2 A levels and your level 3 qual (for example AA/AB + Dist in your level 3). Are you coming to one of our visit days as it would be a good idea to talk to one of our admissions team.

Secondly, and this is my personal opinion, you'd be better carrying on with the History to A2. Having A2 History, Business, and your level 3 ICT would make a stronger application for the course as I know the Management School tends to favour applicants with strong A levels (although BTECs and other equivalent qualifications etc...) I'd get some advice from your school too and again have a chat with one of our admissions staff at the visit days.

Hope this helps!

All the best,

Fred

Hi

I have firmed FCF3,at Lancaster.
The entry requirements are AAA.
If I were to get AAB would I still be accepted?
I took 5AS's in year 12, then dropped down to 3A2 this year, and picked up another AS (further maths),this year. If I were to get an A in the further maths AS combined with the As I got in my 2AS's from year 12, would this make up for the B in one of my A2s?

On your website it states that it accepts 2AS in lieu of an A-level.
My offer didn't specify what I had to get the A's in.

Sorry if this is confusing.

Thanks in advance

Thanks for your swift response Fred. To answer your question, I'm currently achieving distinction's in my nationals course and have completed half of the course (One A Level equivalent) up to a distinction (A grade equivalent, 120 UCAS Points) and plan on achieving exactly the same next year hopefully alongside my Business Studies A2 and possibly History as well at atleast B's.

I'm still undecided though to be honest, I know that EDEXCEL History gains far more recognition than the OCR Business Studies qualification I'm currently doing but then again, is it really relevant if I'm looking to study the ITMB degree? But like you said, taking an additional A Level would only strengthen my chances...


Hope you don't mind me asking another question if possible, what are the sporting facilities like at Lancaster University? I recognised that it's a top university academically already but haven't really looked into this section of it. I'm pretty keen on sports myself and having quality sports facilities would be a massive boost for me personally.

I'm also planning on attending an Open Day anyway, as I will with the majority of the universities offering ITMB. I plan on doing this during the summer but as i'm a bit behind with the university process i've not been able to book for August but will be sure to attend your September open day definitely!

Hi AJCSShp,

Great you've got an offer for Natural Sciences and thanks for making us your firm choice. With regards to the grades - your post is a little confusing and I think you're over analysing our offer-(but that's you scientists!)

If we have made you an offer AAA, the grades you'll need to get will be AAA to guarantee getting accepted. However, sometime when students slip a grade who have made us their firm choice we try our very best still to make them an offer but this is down to the discretion of the admissions tutor looking at your application...

My advice would be you've taken your exams, sit tight and wait for your results. We'll look at all your grades when AS & A2s when deciding to make you an Firm offer in August.

All the best,

Fred

if applying for biological sciences which would be more valuble: AA in Geography and biology with a B in chemistry OR AA with an A in product design instead?

Thanks

Would it be risky applying for the townhouse accomodation at both county and grizedale for my 1st and 2nd choices? I have a firmed conditional offer for my first year so am i guarenteed one of them or not? Cheers

I dont know if this thread has stopped being answered to now, but id like to ask when will we find out what accomodation and college we has been given? cheers.

For information about our application process, please see the undergraduate accommodation page. Please note that we don't allocate rooms until after the UK exam results are published in mid August.

Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it.

One last question regarding the Dangoor Scholarship, the application deadline is 1 August 2012 however when downloading the form, it states 1 June 2012. Could you please confirm which date is the correct one?

Thank you.

Hi Sean,

Thanks for being the first person to join our thread and for your interest in Lancaster! Your enquiry is a tricky one as we have plenty of great courses in our History and Theatre Studies departments but we don't offer a specific combined programme. However in the first year at Lancaster you might be able to study Theatre Studies and take some History courses as your Part 1 minor. The entry requirments for Theatre are ABB plus audition/interview and History is AAA (no interview). You can find out more about both courses at:

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/theatre-studies-ba-hons-w440/

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/history-ba-hons-v100/

All the best,

Fred