Can i do computer science with a D in English lit?
Hi, i got pretty bad GCSE grades... 2 Bs 3 Cs 1 D and E. I got a D in english lit because of my coursework which i got a E from. I got 2 Bs in the written exams and because of my controlled assessment which my teacher didn't even let me retake when every other ****ing person in my year had a chance too made me get a D overall... I know i shouldn't blame teachers but I had to move to a teacher that i hate and always have bad results in her class to do my controlled assessment and i failed miserably because i had no clue what to do and she never once helped me when i asked her questions beforehand.
I am now doing a BTEC level 3 in IT and maybe it's me just being paranoid, but i'm wondering if i get good grades in my BTEC e.g. DDD+ can i get a chance to do computer science at uni (preferably KCL) or will they reject me because of my english grade? I got a C in english lang which i sat in year 10 and a B in GCSE maths. Thank you
I am now doing a BTEC level 3 in IT and maybe it's me just being paranoid, but i'm wondering if i get good grades in my BTEC e.g. DDD+ can i get a chance to do computer science at uni (preferably KCL) or will they reject me because of my english grade? I got a C in english lang which i sat in year 10 and a B in GCSE maths. Thank you
(edited 9 years ago)
Scroll to see replies
Original post by tshombe123
They will more than likely accept you considering you have English Language (You should ask the admissions tutor)
It should be worth noting that their CS course has very specific requirements in regards to the BTEC. See below
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010)BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology with grades of DDD. Distinction is required in the modules:
plus an additional two from:
Additionally, GCSE (or equivalent) grade B in Mathematics.
Combinations of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma (with Distinction) and other qualifications (such as two A-levels) considered if containing the required subjects.
•
'Information Systems'
•
and 'Computer Systems' (core units)
plus an additional two from:
•
Database Design;
•
Systems Analysis & Design;
•
Mathematics for IT Practitioners; Software Design & Development
•
or Event Driven Programming.
Additionally, GCSE (or equivalent) grade B in Mathematics.
Combinations of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma (with Distinction) and other qualifications (such as two A-levels) considered if containing the required subjects.
(edited 9 years ago)
Original post by Binary Freak
They will more than likely accept you considering you have English Language (You should ask the admissions tutor)
It should be worth noting that their CS course has very specific requirements in regards to the BTEC. See below
It should be worth noting that their CS course has very specific requirements in regards to the BTEC. See below
Thank you
I'm doing the compulsory units now and i find it pretty interesting and hopefully i can get a distinction in both 
Original post by tshombe123
Thank you I'm doing the compulsory units now and i find it pretty interesting and hopefully i can get a distinction in both
I'm doing the compulsory units now and i find it pretty interesting and hopefully i can get a distinction in both Ehh, those units aren't particularly hard to get Distinction, so you should be completely fine
Posted from TSR Mobile
If i need help with any particular topics do you mind helping me? :P btw what did you get overall?
If i need help with any particular topics do you mind helping me? :P btw what did you get overall?
Original post by tshombe123
Posted from TSR Mobile
If i need help with any particular topics do you mind helping me? :P btw what did you get overall?
If i need help with any particular topics do you mind helping me? :P btw what did you get overall?
Sure, I won't mind helping, however I'll only be useful in a few of the units (10, 32, 5, 9). I achieved MM overall (It's all I aimed for), since I got some additional qualifications alongside my course.
What units are you doing anyway?
Original post by Binary Freak
Sure, I won't mind helping, however I'll only be useful in a few of the units (10, 32, 5, 9). I achieved MM overall (It's all I aimed for), since I got some additional qualifications alongside my course.
What units are you doing anyway?
What units are you doing anyway?
Im not really sure as i changed to the btec 1 week after school started. But i did a animations unit at a communication one last week. As for right now im doing the 2 compulsory units. Do you know how long it takes? Ive been doing the computer systems unit for over a week now i thought id be set the assignment by now?
Original post by tshombe123
Im not really sure as i changed to the btec 1 week after school started. But i did a animations unit at a communication one last week. As for right now im doing the 2 compulsory units. Do you know how long it takes? Ive been doing the computer systems unit for over a week now i thought id be set the assignment by now?
Since you're on Extended, I'd presume you'll get your assignment within the next 2 weeks. It was probably unit 1 that you did last week.
Original post by Binary Freak
Since you're on Extended, I'd presume you'll get your assignment within the next 2 weeks. It was probably unit 1 that you did last week.
Ah, thanks. As i came late i missed out on a lot of information and only had a few lessons before the assignment got set for unit 1. I believe it was capped a merit, i don't even know if i got that :/. If i get a pass would i be unable to achieve DDD or do i need all distinctions and merits?
Original post by tshombe123
Ah, thanks. As i came late i missed out on a lot of information and only had a few lessons before the assignment got set for unit 1. I believe it was capped a merit, i don't even know if i got that :/. If i get a pass would i be unable to achieve DDD or do i need all distinctions and merits?
It'll be find if you get Merit, or Distinction. To achieve DDD you need 6 units at Distinction, and 12 at Merit.
Original post by Binary Freak
It'll be find if you get Merit, or Distinction. To achieve DDD you need 6 units at Distinction, and 12 at Merit.
Fml... I can't even redo it because they changed it this year
. All i can do is pray i got it lolOriginal post by tshombe123
Fml... I can't even redo it because they changed it this year . All i can do is pray i got it lol
. All i can do is pray i got it lolLol, don't worry about it, if you don't get the Merit, then you'll just need to achieve 7 Distinctions, 10 Merits, 1 Pass. Your overall grade will be calculated by the points you accumulate.
Original post by Binary Freak
Lol, don't worry about it, if you don't get the Merit, then you'll just need to achieve 7 Distinctions, 10 Merits, 1 Pass. Your overall grade will be calculated by the points you accumulate.
Ah ok, thanks. So if i achieve those I'll be able to get DDD overall? I'm not really trying to aim for that, i hopefully want at least 2 D* and D and i will be able to go to all my 5 unis
.Original post by tshombe123
Ah ok, thanks. So if i achieve those I'll be able to get DDD overall? I'm not really trying to aim for that, i hopefully want at least 2 D* and D and i will be able to go to all my 5 unis .
.In that case, you'd need 13 Distinctions, 4 Merits, and a Pass
Original post by Sahmed206
Are you serious? Why not?
Original post by tshombe123
Fml... I can't even redo it because they changed it this year . All i can do is pray i got it lol
. All i can do is pray i got it lolYou're allowed a resubmission. It's capped at 2 submissions from this year on.
Original post by cnova
You're allowed a resubmission. It's capped at 2 submissions from this year on.
For the entire 2 years you can only resubmit twice?
Original post by tshombe123
For the entire 2 years you can only resubmit twice?
No, for each assignment.
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- Predict Your gcse Grades!
- Mock results vs Actual GCSEs
- year 10 study buddy
- GCSE Results: Post your results
- GCSE Tierlists?
- *Predict your GCSES* (YEAR 11s)
- GCSE Study Buddy for 2023 exams
- Can I get all 9s?
- got terrible igcses
- Official Year 11 Chat 2023-24
- Predict your GCSE grades here :)
- Good universities without maths A-level “Urgent”
- Should I apply to Oxford?
- My year 10 gyg :)
- How would you rank your GCSE's from easiest to hardest?
- 'Weird' A Level Combinations
- AS/A-Level Physics or English Lit? I have no idea what to pick.
- Official University of Leeds Applicant Thread 2024
- Official Year 10 Chat 2023-24
- GCSEs
Latest
Trending
Last reply 6 days ago
Hello .. I am looking for computer science program BSc/BEng 2024 entryLast reply 3 weeks ago
What A-Levels should i do if i wanna do a Bsc in Computer ScienceLast reply 4 weeks ago
Correlation between performance in UKMT and performance in TMUA/STEP?Last reply 4 weeks ago
Do top universities allow just 3 A levels including Further Maths?Trending
Last reply 6 days ago
Hello .. I am looking for computer science program BSc/BEng 2024 entryLast reply 3 weeks ago
What A-Levels should i do if i wanna do a Bsc in Computer ScienceLast reply 4 weeks ago
Correlation between performance in UKMT and performance in TMUA/STEP?Last reply 4 weeks ago
Do top universities allow just 3 A levels including Further Maths?
