The Big 'Can I Get Into Durham With These Grades' Thread

Hmm, do you think it will matter that I dont have a language GCSE for applying to Durham to do engineering?

They might but no-one here can gie you an answer to that question. Much would depend on the strength of your PS and academic references, and on your predicted grades. Economics is a very competitive subject - hence the expectation of top grades. Remember, that you get FIVE initial UCAS choices you need to start thinking about others Unis apart from Durham.

I want to apply for psychology 2014 entry but they now ask for a B in GCSE maths (although this is true for most institutions)...lucky me it was the only gcse I managed to get a C in -_-'

This aside, I consider myself mathematically competent and thus do not see myself struggling too much with the statistical elements...however I am aware there will be a large proportion of applicants who do fit the criteria of having achieved a grade B.

Oh plus my maths teacher left half way through the year leaving us with like 3 different teachers (not blaming, but still)

My queries:
(a) is it worth retaking the gcse come September? (it's like £300 -_-)

(b) is it worth even applying? (providing a-level results are adequate)



....I do hope someone replies and my post isn't left here for months *lol*


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I know a few people doing Psychology degrees at different universities. I think it's fair to say that all Psychology degrees include a significant amount of research and statistical analysis of the results. Most courses include stats modules in at least the first year. From what I hear, most people underestimate how difficult these modules are and they often have the highest failure rate. (Just try flicking through a Statistics for Psychological Research book in the library or a book shop - they can be quite scary.) However, lots of people applying for psychology have A level maths so it is possible you might struggle once you're on the course if your maths isn't very good. That said, I think most universities run maths drop-in sessions for people who are struggling with the maths aspects of a range of courses.

Basically, if the entry requirement is a B grade at GCSE, they are testing that you can cope and anything lower might lead them to think you can't unless you can put forward some good reasons. They also might be of a mind that you could have re-taken it if you thought you could do better.

Is there any way you can reason with your school/college and get them to wave the fee since you really need a higher grade for uni?

I currently have a conditional offer from Durham for the BA Economics and Politics degree.
Received 2 of my A Level results today, was expecting all A's but somehow got an A in Economics and a B in English Literature. Still awaiting my Maths results which are released on the 15th (but as everyone knows, C3 was absolutely horrible so I have no idea what to expect)
Do you think I have a chance?
I had a very strong Personal Statement, and my IGCSE's were 4 A*s and 3 A's.

Any thoughts would be appreciated! I hear back from them on the 15th so I'm kind of freaking out right now.

Going for meteorology/environmental sciences, would this be a good GCSE profile?
A* Geography
A Maths
A French
A English
A Physics
B Science
B Chemistry
B Biology
B IT
?
And if so, what would be good options for a-levels and the requirements. I'm not really sure if that GCSE profile is good enough compared to some of those I've seen on this thread.