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University of Manchester Applicants for 2016

Since no one has posted a general thread for people applying this year, unless I haven't seen it.

Age:
Where from:
AS/A2 subjects:
AS/A2 grades:
Course applying for:

Don't forget to mention why you made UoM one of your choices :smile:

Me:

Age: 19
Where from: Botswana
AS/A2 subjects: Computing, Chemistry, Maths, Physics (Dropped Chem at A2)
AS/A2 grades: AAAB (AS), (Writing Oct/Nov A2 exams)
Course applying for: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Reply 1

username1967813

Age: 17
Where from: UK
AS/A2 subjects: English Lit, French, Religious Studies and Art (dropped Art at AS)
AS/A2 grades: AAAA (AS)
Course applying for: Law

I chose Manchester because I really like the feel of the city. It's important to take into account whether you'd enjoy living in the city while studying at the uni.

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Reply 2

Padc

Age: 17
Where from: London
AS subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Critical Thinking, History (Dropped History and CT)
AS Grades: AAAAAB
Course: Physics and Astronomy

Chose Manchester to see Brian Cox of course :biggrin:

Got my interview on the 22nd October, bit nervous :smile:

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Reply 3

miacat

Age: 17
Where from: Merseyside
AS/A2 subjects: Business Studies, Drama & Theatre Studies, Government & Politics, History & General Studies (I didn't drop anything!)
AS/A2 grades: AAABB but I'm projected AAAAB for A2.
Course applying for: BSc Management.

I went to the open day on Saturday. Manchester was always a place I wanted to apply for (even in the GCSE days of PPE aspirations) because it always seemed like a place where things were going on. I go to the city a lot for gigs and I love the place.

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Reply 4

missmarzipan

Age: 17
From: London
AS/A2: Art and Design, Philosophy, Maths, Physics (dropped physics)
Grades: AABC
Course Applying for: Philosophy

Chose manchester because I loved the philosophy lecture I went to on the June open day, and really liked the vibe of the city - seemed artsy and cool. Reminded me of London but with a northern accent. :biggrin:

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Reply 5

username1691857

Age: 18
Where from: Lake District (Cumbria)
AS/A2 subjects: Bio, chem, maths, general studies
AS/A2 grades: AS - AAAB, predicted A2 - A*A*A*B
Course applying for: MEng Chemical Engineering with industrial placement :smile:

I fell in love with Manchester uni on the open day in summer, plus the chemical engineering department looks amazing

Reply 6

katrina_monk

Age: 17
Where from: Reading
AS/A2 subjects: Drama & Theatre studies, Music, Biology, Psychology(dropped)
Grades: ABCD, predicted AAB
Course applying for: Drama and Screen Studies

Thought the uni was great! Have got an interview so am super excited :smile:

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Reply 7

rach.woodward

Age: 18
Where from: Birmingham
AS/A2 subjects: Sociology, Business Studies, History, General Studies and English Language (dropped English at AS)
AS/A2 grades: AS-AAAAC and I think I am predicted AAAB
Course applying for: Criminology BA Hons

I absolutely love the uni, it's beautiful and the city itself is amazing!

Reply 8

hm30

Age: 17
Where from : London
AS/A2 subjects : Maths , Further Maths , Physics , Chemistry , Economics ( dropped Economics for A2)
AS/A2 grades : AAAAA predicted A*A*AA
Course applying for : MEng Chemical Engineering with industrial placement
Love the uni and Chemical Engineering Department

Reply 9

angryfeminist

Age: 17
Where from: Hartlepool (up north :tongue:

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AS/A2 Subjects: English Literature, English Language, History and Sociology (dropped History for A2)
AS/A2 Grades: AABB predicted A*A*A* :s-smilie:

Course applying for: BA Hons English Literature

I've visited Manchester from being about 13 and loved it ever since - and seeing the university on the open day and the course for English made me think it would be really good to come here!

Reply 10

jaseho98

Age: 17
Where from: Warwick
AS/A2 Subjects: French, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Maths, EPQ
AS/A2 Grades: A*ABBBC (non-order), AAA prediction
Course applying for: BSc Psychology

I hope I'll get an offer cuz my grades are not as outstanding as you lot :'(

Reply 11

Uchu

Age: 18
Where from: London
AS/A2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and French
AS/A2 grades: ABCCC (retaking for AAA)
Course applying for: Chemical Engineering with a year in Europe

Curry Mile :dance:

No seriously, I loved how the ChemEng Departement looked like a refiner and the city was pretty nice, not too big, yet small enough to know key places

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Reply 12

angryfeminist

Original post by kaytaylou

Did anyone not think that the fallowfield accommodation shown on the open day was super expensive for what it was? Eek, tempted to stay at home because I only live about 30 minutes away by train, but I don't want miss out on the social side in halls.

I totally agree! The student accommodation wasn't the best that I've seen from visiting other unis - but it's all meant to be part of the experience isn't it :tongue:

Reply 13

angryfeminist

Original post by kaytaylou

True but £138 seems so expensibe when it isnt even on campus or anything when i could stay at home for free in my nice warm bed :tongue:

I know what you mean! You'll just have to hope that your parents don't make you pay rent! :woo:

Reply 14

HandmadeTurnip

Original post by kaytaylou

True but £138 seems so expensibe when it isnt even on campus or anything when i could stay at home for free in my nice warm bed :tongue:

If you're able to afford it, I'd recommend living in halls for at least the first year. That way you won't miss out on the social side of things but you can still choose to commute from home in subsequent years if you decide it's not worth it.

Reply 15

miacat

Original post by Uchu

No seriously, I loved how the ChemEng Departement looked like a refiner and the city was pretty nice, not too big, yet small enough to know key places

Have you been the curry mile? it is literally one of my favourite places to go and eat :tongue:

Reply 16

TTWNGCBC

Age: 17
AS subjects: English lit, history, geography, philosophy
AS grades: AAAA
A2 subjects: English lit, history, philosophy
Predicted: A*A*A*
Applying for: Philosophy (V500)

Why I applied: Seems like a really nice university and love the course options available.
Now nervously awaiting a response...

Reply 17

oswalds

Age: 18
Where from: Birmingham
AS/A2 subjects: History, English Literature, Philosophy (Psychology and General Studies dropped at AS)
AS/A2 grades: AAABA in that order.
Course applying for: History

I'd originally planned on applying at Nottingham, but after the open day I hated it so I decided to look at Manchester instead, and loved it as soon as I walked in :love: