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Durham University Foundation Course 2013

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Reply 220

Koshkaquoibonis

Original post by ebowey

What colleges have people applied for, there seems to be a good mix here

I applied for Collingwood...

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Reply 221

Hegelian

Original post by ebowey

What colleges have people applied for, there seems to be a good mix here

Hatfield

Reply 222

LaurenAB

Original post by muslehkhan93

Oh wow, I thought the deadline was January 15th? I'm sure it went well and your worrying about nothing!!

It was, but they emailed and asked me to take it, hopefully that's a good sign! Still waiting though :frown:

Reply 223

username848676

Original post by ebowey

What colleges have people applied for, there seems to be a good mix here

I didn't apply specifically, but got allocated Van Mildert.

What about everyone else?

Reply 224

LaurenAB

GUYS I got in, i've got an unconditional for law with foundation :biggrin:

don't know my college yet though. Who else is on this course?

Reply 225

ebowey

Original post by LaurenAB

GUYS I got in, i've got an unconditional for law with foundation :biggrin:

don't know my college yet though. Who else is on this course?

congratulations :biggrin:

Reply 226

aesir22

I've been allocated John Snow college :smile:

i'm a bit confused though, i thought the physics foundation was based in durham instead of queens campus. Would it not make more sense to be allocated a college in durham? Also, I've heard foundation students don't need to send off certificates? Is this true? Because I'd need to apply to get mine from 4 different bodies and thats a bit of a squeeze financially atm lol!

Reply 227

LaurenAB

Original post by ebowey

congratulations :biggrin:

thank you! Which course will you be on?

Reply 228

ebowey

Original post by LaurenAB

thank you! Which course will you be on?

I'm currently on the foundation course, starting theology in October. Any question you have either about the law side of things (I know a few students who are going onto law), or anything about the university. Let me know. Are you from the area?

Reply 229

AZ1234

Original post by ebowey

Hi ebowey

Have you noticed a real difference between Snow & Stephenson? Do you think either is more suited to mature students? I've applied to Snow.

Thanks

Reply 230

ebowey

Original post by AZ1234

Hi ebowey

Have you noticed a real difference between Snow & Stephenson? Do you think either is more suited to mature students? I've applied to Snow.

Thanks

I'm based in Durham, so I have unfortunately not had a chance to see the Queens campus, but two of my classmates are studying Archaeology down in Stephenson's, so I could find out from them what its like (from a Queens student perspective). Have you had a chance to see the campus' yet? There a thread on Queens campus if you haven't checked it out.
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2260953&page=6&p=42160088&highlight=durham%20queens%20campus#post42160088

Also, I've checked out the Durham page on Snow college and it seems to have a mix of Durham tradition and modernity which may appeal to you. Sorry not much help there. But, I've found that the colleges are supportive towards mature students. :smile:

What subject have you applied for?

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Reply 231

muslehkhan93

Original post by LaurenAB

GUYS I got in, i've got an unconditional for law with foundation :biggrin:

don't know my college yet though. Who else is on this course?

I told you it would be good news!! Great stuff!! I guess we'll be in the same classes!!

Reply 232

gcfıratlı

Original post by Himynameskiefer

I received word from accommodation today, Van Mildert College! Does anyone know how you accept the offer for the Accommodation? Or is this tied in with my UCAS? As I already accepted to course and such, but it stated that the accommodation is pending. Thus, this is my accommodation and such already accepted?

Also, they're good with people living out, aren't they?

Hey! I have allocated to Van Mildert too !! it will be nice to know somebody before we go :smile:

so which course?

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Reply 233

username848676

Original post by gcfıratlı

Hey! I have allocated to Van Mildert too !! it will be nice to know somebody before we go :smile:

so which course?

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Awesome! Total College buddies! Hahaha. Combined Honours in Social Sciences W/Foundation! You?

Reply 234

gcfıratlı

Original post by Himynameskiefer

Awesome! Total College buddies! Hahaha. Combined Honours in Social Sciences W/Foundation! You?

Definitely!! :biggrin:

. I'll be doing politics in foundation and hope to change it to international relations in the first year :smile:

do you have any idea about college as I am from Europe I dont have a change to visit. And btw do you know when we will apply for rooms ?

Reply 235

username848676

Original post by gcfıratlı

Definitely!! :biggrin:

. I'll be doing politics in foundation and hope to change it to international relations in the first year :smile:

do you have any idea about college as I am from Europe I dont have a change to visit. And btw do you know when we will apply for rooms ?

Well, I'm not living in the College for my first year, as I live in Durham City. Haha. I've lived here my whole life, so I know where most places are! Looks like you've met a useful friend.

So to answer your question, I'm not sure - but I have double checked the email from Van Mildert. It states:

"We look forward to receiving your eventual decision through UCAS. If you accept the offer and are ultimately successful in meeting the grade conditions, we will contact you again in August 2013 to confirm your place and send you detailed information about accommodation and registration. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries"

Reply 236

gcfıratlı

Original post by Himynameskiefer

Thank you so much :biggrin:

ahaha yes I totally agree with you. You are a useful friend and i will probably ask for help when I arrive if its okay with you :yes:

. Hope we make good friends. And what will be your subject for your combined honours in social sciences ?

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Reply 237

username848676

Original post by gcfıratlı

Thank you so much :biggrin:

ahaha yes I totally agree with you. You are a useful friend and i will probably ask for help when I arrive if its okay with you :yes:

. Hope we make good friends. And what will be your subject for your combined honours in social sciences ?

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You're welcome. :smile:

My subjects will be combined, and will include; Sociology, Anthropology, Foundations of Psychology, including some English as well. This is for the Foundation Year.

After that, I'm not sure; I can decide my own modules.

"Year 1
You will take a core module, and choose five modules, from two, three, or four subjects.

Year 2
You will choose six modules, from two, three, or four subjects.

Year 3 (Year 4 if undertaking a Year Abroad)
You will choose modules from two or three subjects, including a research project."

EDIT: You can also choose your own subjects, even from the Arts and Humanities sections.

Reply 238

gcfıratlı

Original post by Himynameskiefer

You're welcome. :smile:

Sounds fantastic :smile:

Hopefully everything goes according to plan for all of us!! I am so excited and cant wait for it!

Reply 239

wild&young

During the year 0 are there any exams that we need to do ? Also is there a specific grade or score we need to achieve in order to be transferred to the 5 year course ?
Also what happens if we don't achieve the score, will we be chucked out of the course ?

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