Newcastle University 2016 Entry

How was the admissions day ? Did they ask you questions from personal statement ??? I have mine this Saturday


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Disclaimer here, all of this refers to my specific experience with the CS department and may or may not reflect experiences elsewhere.

Frankly the 'Interview' is a complete misnomer. All it really consists of is a two way chat between you and someone from the department. I got a Bio-informaticist which was great because I do Bio, but frankly it doesn't matter as you can just talk about computery stuff. There are two main questions; Why Newcastle and Why Computer Science. You might get asked about some subjects you do. I forgot to mention Biotech in my PS and so he asked about Biotech, as he had a vested interest in getting me onto his modules! I think they use it as an opportunity to ensure you are there because you love computers, and not because you love money. Just use it as an opportunity to show off 'brand You' or whatever the catchy phrase is nowadays. One thing to note is that they don't give you a time on registration, you just go there as a stop on the tour and get sent to the right person.

How long was the interview ?? And thank you


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Hi All,

I've just got my offer through for Computer Science after going to the applicant day. I read somewhere that a few years ago reduced offers were made off the back of interviews and I was wondering whether that was still happening. I obviously didn't get a reduced offer but I would be interested to see what my performance was like as if the reduced offers are handed out then I clearly wasn't that good!

Hi is it too late to apply for partners programme ?


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Last week I was given confirmation that I'd been accepted on to the PARTNERS program and that I need to wait to hear back from the course admissions I sent my application on the 6th of December and I was wondering when I'd hear back as Newcastle University is basically my only choice due to medical reasons and family commitments.


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Unfortunately my finances will be very nip and tuck as to whether or not I can join; and annoyingly that was the question I forgot to ask when I visited. Yes, silly me, I know. So could you give me a ballpark figure as to how much I'd have to pay per year for the accommodation?

Hi, I was late in adding NCU to my choices. I was asked to send off my qualifications to admissions. Just wondering how long it will take to hear back if I am being considered? Thanks xx

Hi just wondering when can we start applying for scholarships etc.?

I have an offer for Modern Languages and Business Studies but it doesn't include EPQ. I know other people from my sixth form have it included so was this a mistake?