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Reply 60
I've applied to do Chinese, so would taking Economics 1A as a side course be a good idea? I have never studied any sort of business-related subject before, and I'm told Econ 1A is for people with no background in economics. Would it be over-subscribed, do you think?
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Anyone have any experience of taking music as an outside? looking at doing 1A (in second year) the music in social contexts one.
Reply 62
I will be doing Mathematics & Business Studies.. as I saw on the site , I will cover all the 120 credits, won't I?
Hi, im interested in doing statistics as one of my outside courses (my main course is maths) however I can't seem to find any details of statistics courses on the timetable thing or the DTP list?
Reply 64
Hey all,

I got in for MA English in September, and as you will probably know, we have to make up credits in other subject areas.

I'm still not sure what else I'm gonna choose yet but was just wondering what other people were going to do alongside English

=)
Reply 65
I know the issue of languages has been addressed, and that this is pretty much the same.

I'll be going into first year of sociology and social anthropology. I will be able to do sociology blindfolded and upsidedown (though I hope thiat isn't a requirement), and social anthropology shouldn't require too much work. So, I'd like to take Chinese as an outside. But I'm not terribly sure whether or not it's wise - how many hours should I be looking to spend on it, per week (minus the six hours contact)? And how difficult is it compared to, for example, French or German? The course reviews are great, but don't really address those questions... so :biggrin:

Thanks in advance :wink:
Reply 66
I am also thinking of taking a language course as an outside. But I want to take up a new language and in Introductory French comments it is written smth like "for students who have some knowledge of French (approximately Standard Grade/GCSE level) and who wish to extend it". Since i'm an international I have no idea what GSCE level means? Would it be hard to catch up if I have no knowledge of the language what so ever?
Reply 67
miglash
I am also thinking of taking a language course as an outside. But I want to take up a new language and in Introductory French comments it is written smth like "for students who have some knowledge of French (approximately Standard Grade/GCSE level) and who wish to extend it". Since i'm an international I have no idea what GSCE level means? Would it be hard to catch up if I have no knowledge of the language what so ever?


I have the same problem. I did two semesters at Alliance Française, so I've no idea where I stand.
Reply 68
I also read the description of Intermediate German and it stated there, that after the course you will have a knowledge of approximately 1000 words. Doesn't it strike you as a bit too little for an intermediate level?
miglash
I also read the description of Intermediate German and it stated there, that after the course you will have a knowledge of approximately 1000 words. Doesn't it strike you as a bit too little for an intermediate level?

It is a course designed to follow on from the introductory course and for those who are not taking language courses (generally those on a science course). If you have previous experience of the language and want to study it academically rather than for the sake of learning to speak it you should aim for German 1B.
Reply 70
Menelwen
Hey all,

I got in for MA English in September, and as you will probably know, we have to make up credits in other subject areas.

I'm still not sure what else I'm gonna choose yet but was just wondering what other people were going to do alongside English

=)


I was thinking History of Art maybe? Linguistics looks kind of interesting too... Possibly social anthropology? I was considering a language, but I dunno...:woo:
Reply 71
I feel like I have been presented with far too much choice, which in many ways is not a bad thing! I was even considering Archaeology and Geography as two introductory courses but now I am strongly leaning towards continuing with French. Anthropology does sound very interesting, do you think Psychology would be too oversubscribed to take as an outside course? Also, is anybody mixing sciences and arts in the first year?

I was just looking at the calendar for Freshers' Week by the way and now I can barely contain my excitement!!! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Menelwen
do you think Psychology would be too oversubscribed to take as an outside course? Also, is anybody mixing sciences and arts in the first year?


Psychology will be oversubscribed. Better to pick something else in my opinion. In terms of mixing arts and sciences, in some cases it's possible, but I would probably try and avoid it.
I've read most of this thread, but I just want to check, as long as the timetabling of the mandatory units don't clash, I can effectively do 3 courses worth of mandatory units?

Anyone know if history is likely to be oversubscribed as an outside subject?
Reply 74
Menelwen
I feel like I have been presented with far too much choice, which in many ways is not a bad thing! I was even considering Archaeology and Geography as two introductory courses but now I am strongly leaning towards continuing with French. Anthropology does sound very interesting, do you think Psychology would be too oversubscribed to take as an outside course? Also, is anybody mixing sciences and arts in the first year?

I was just looking at the calendar for Freshers' Week by the way and now I can barely contain my excitement!!! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:


I know your pain about waaaay too much choice. I don't really know where to start...

Geography might be good, but I have a feeling the lectures arei n Kings Buildings - I went on Timetab, as well, and if I recall correctly a geography lecture on like a Tuesday follows directly on from an English lI ecture. So you'd have no time to get down to King's Buildings from George Square :frown:

I wouldn't mind looking at a language - carrying on with French might be good, though I got so stressed with it on the IB that I practically failed it :rolleyes: I also love the idea of Russian, though picking up a whole new language might be even worse :p:

Psychology will without a doubt be oversubscribed - I have a friend who went to Edinburgh for a couple of years, and she was doing history, and failed to get onto psychology. SHe mentioned it to her DoS and apparently he was like 'nooooo'.

Linguistics maybe?
Ubernisation
I can effectively do 3 courses worth of mandatory units?

Anyone know if history is likely to be oversubscribed as an outside subject?

Yes. For the most part humanities subjects in first year only require 40 credits of compulsory material so the standard thing is to be taking the compulsory 1st year modules for 3 courses.

History hasn't previously been oversubscribed, last year European history had a record number of students and had to relocate lectures. It helps the history department that there are multiple options for first year (mainly British or European history where British is the more popular choice) with other first year modules from the more specialised departments (e.g. Early Scottish History or Social and Economic history of Britain). By now it's probably easiest to say go and have a look at the different courses at the course fair in Freshers'.

do i have any chance of getting maths as an outside subject?? I got 475/600 UMS (5 marks off an A), but does this mean that I'll lose out to A grade students when applying for maths??
Menelwen
Hey all,

I got in for MA English in September, and as you will probably know, we have to make up credits in other subject areas.

I'm still not sure what else I'm gonna choose yet but was just wondering what other people were going to do alongside English

=)


I'm doing Medieval Scottish History and either Maths or Philosophy i think.... could still change my mind... oh... and literature of course
Reply 78
ladylish
I know your pain about waaaay too much choice. I don't really know where to start...

Geography might be good, but I have a feeling the lectures arei n Kings Buildings - I went on Timetab, as well, and if I recall correctly a geography lecture on like a Tuesday follows directly on from an English lI ecture. So you'd have no time to get down to King's Buildings from George Square :frown:

I wouldn't mind looking at a language - carrying on with French might be good, though I got so stressed with it on the IB that I practically failed it :rolleyes: I also love the idea of Russian, though picking up a whole new language might be even worse :p:

Psychology will without a doubt be oversubscribed - I have a friend who went to Edinburgh for a couple of years, and she was doing history, and failed to get onto psychology. SHe mentioned it to her DoS and apparently he was like 'nooooo'.

Linguistics maybe?


You sound just like me haha, I was thinking Russian!! Maybe we'll be in the same outer courses =P Well there are fairs and stuff in Freshers week so hopefully we'll get a chance to make our minds up and investigate before our appt with the DoS!

Also, is anyone in Blackfriars' ? I got it as my first choice and am SO chuffed!
artorscience?
Yes. For the most part humanities subjects in first year only require 40 credits of compulsory material so the standard thing is to be taking the compulsory 1st year modules for 3 courses.

History hasn't previously been oversubscribed, last year European history had a record number of students and had to relocate lectures. It helps the history department that there are multiple options for first year (mainly British or European history where British is the more popular choice) with other first year modules from the more specialised departments (e.g. Early Scottish History or Social and Economic history of Britain). By now it's probably easiest to say go and have a look at the different courses at the course fair in Freshers'.


Aha, that helps thank you :smile: That sounds quite good as I am hoping to be doing as much European history as possible, it sounds like I should be able to get in. Another quick question, do they take your A level results (or equivalent) into account when you apply for your outside subject?

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