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Reply 40

Why didn't you try harder for your A-Levels?

Reply 41

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by like_marmite
Why didn't you try harder for your A-Levels?


I think you've replied to the wrong thread, mate. XD I didn't even take A-Levels, I wasn't born in the UK!

Reply 42

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by MrEvilside
I think you've replied to the wrong thread, mate. XD I didn't even take A-Levels, I wasn't born in the UK!


Do you know anything about Digital Media at Portsmouth at all? I'm hoping to start there doing that course in September! E.g. course content?

Thanks!:smile:x

Reply 43

I had an interview on the 22nd, how long do you usually have to wait for a reply?

Reply 44

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by katielouise_a
Do you know anything about Digital Media at Portsmouth at all? I'm hoping to start there doing that course in September! E.g. course content?

Thanks!:smile:x


Unfortunately, I don't, but if you check this page you can find the handbook! Just click "Programme specification" on the right.

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by Jenniferjm
I had an interview on the 22nd, how long do you usually have to wait for a reply?


As I've mentioned before, I didn't have an interview, so unfortunately I don't know what to say.

Reply 45

New post, folk!

Reply 46

Hi, I'm having a dilemma and perhaps you could help me out..
I got accepted for Creative Writing & English, but also Creative & Media Writing.

I'm having a very difficult time making up my mind, as I can't quite grasp what difference there is.
I noticed that Creative & Media Writing offers the same units as Creative Writing & English, but besides that also offers more units.
It would only seem logical to pick Creative & Media Writing in that case, but I was also wondering: Does it focus less on English Literature?

I was hoping that you could inform me further about both courses. Do you have any idea what (major) differences there are?
Thank you in advance!

Reply 47

I really wouldn't study at Portsmouth not work the money I dropped out of there, I am now at coventry uni, you get a mac book pro and heavily subsidised trips to places like Berlin, New York and Amsterdam. I am on track for a 1st this is the first year this degree has run. and its brilliant.

Reply 48

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by Northlake
Hi, I'm having a dilemma and perhaps you could help me out..
I got accepted for Creative Writing & English, but also Creative & Media Writing.

I'm having a very difficult time making up my mind, as I can't quite grasp what difference there is.
I noticed that Creative & Media Writing offers the same units as Creative Writing & English, but besides that also offers more units.
It would only seem logical to pick Creative & Media Writing in that case, but I was also wondering: Does it focus less on English Literature?

I was hoping that you could inform me further about both courses. Do you have any idea what (major) differences there are?
Thank you in advance!


Here is a post about my course in particular. To add to that, I'd say the main difference between the two courses is the focus on literature. If you choose C&M, don't expect to do much in that respect: whereas Lit students are required to read and write essays about what they're reading at least as far as I know C&M students are strongly advised to read, but it isn't the same thing, as you can clearly tell. We use readings as additional resources and sources of inspiration for our writing, so our approach is rather unconventional in comparison to studying the history of literature; an exception is Contemporary Media Events, a unit that requires you to read some academic texts to use them as research for your essays.

I chose C&M because I thought it would focus more on the media aspect of writing, such as writing for TV, films, magazines, and radio. In fact, it does; I've just picked my optional unit for my second year, when you can really start to narrow your focus on a particular type of writing, and there were no optional units related to literature in the 'traditional' sense.

I hope this helps! I might write a post about the differences between the CW degrees, if you think some more details might be more helpful.

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by aarmstrong
I really wouldn't study at Portsmouth not work the money I dropped out of there, I am now at coventry uni, you get a mac book pro and heavily subsidised trips to places like Berlin, New York and Amsterdam. I am on track for a 1st this is the first year this degree has run. and its brilliant.


I have no idea why you are posting this here, mate. It has no relevance to the topic whatsoever.

Reply 49

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by MrEvilside
Here is a post about my course in particular. To add to that, I'd say the main difference between the two courses is the focus on literature. If you choose C&M, don't expect to do much in that respect: whereas Lit students are required to read and write essays about what they're reading at least as far as I know C&M students are strongly advised to read, but it isn't the same thing, as you can clearly tell. We use readings as additional resources and sources of inspiration for our writing, so our approach is rather unconventional in comparison to studying the history of literature; an exception is Contemporary Media Events, a unit that requires you to read some academic texts to use them as research for your essays.

I chose C&M because I thought it would focus more on the media aspect of writing, such as writing for TV, films, magazines, and radio. In fact, it does; I've just picked my optional unit for my second year, when you can really start to narrow your focus on a particular type of writing, and there were no optional units related to literature in the 'traditional' sense.

I hope this helps! I might write a post about the differences between the CW degrees, if you think some more details might be more helpful.



This is very clarifying information, thanks so much! Also, I read your blog. Your writing is very engaging:smile:

Reply 50

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by Northlake
This is very clarifying information, thanks so much! Also, I read your blog. Your writing is very engaging:smile:


Thank you very much! If you know anyone else interested in Portsmouth uni, I trust you'll spam my blog around for me. :wink:

I'm also really glad I could help you out! I hope you'll make a choice that will make you happy! Good luck. :smile:

Reply 51

Original post
by MrEvilside
Here is a post about my course in particular. To add to that, I'd say the main difference between the two courses is the focus on literature. If you choose C&M, don't expect to do much in that respect: whereas Lit students are required to read and write essays about what they're reading at least as far as I know C&M students are strongly advised to read, but it isn't the same thing, as you can clearly tell. We use readings as additional resources and sources of inspiration for our writing, so our approach is rather unconventional in comparison to studying the history of literature; an exception is Contemporary Media Events, a unit that requires you to read some academic texts to use them as research for your essays.

I chose C&M because I thought it would focus more on the media aspect of writing, such as writing for TV, films, magazines, and radio. In fact, it does; I've just picked my optional unit for my second year, when you can really start to narrow your focus on a particular type of writing, and there were no optional units related to literature in the 'traditional' sense.

I hope this helps! I might write a post about the differences between the CW degrees, if you think some more details might be more helpful



I have no idea why you are posting this here, mate. It has no relevance to the topic whatsoever.



I was giving my view point between portsmouth digital media and coventry digital media. Just the point that Portsmouth isn't a good university.

Reply 52

Hi,

I have been accepted onto the Graphic Design course and I was wondering about what the parking facilities are like?

Thanks,
Sam

Reply 53

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by SamWhu30
Hi,

I have been accepted onto the Graphic Design course and I was wondering about what the parking facilities are like?

Thanks,
Sam


Sorry, do you mean parking lots for your car? If that's correct, then I would recommend not to bring a car to Portsmouth. Parking in the streets is really hard and, as far as I know, there's only one private parking lot for students in one of the halls. Besides, all the uni buildings are in the city centre, so you don't really need a car at all, at least in your first year.

Reply 54

Hey, do you possibly know any students who are looking for a house share next year? Or how to easily find students who would be willing to? For a spare room or something? Thanks x

Reply 55

Join this group on FB and upload a post, or join the university FB groups (such as this one) and see if someone can help you. I hope this is a good start!

Reply 56

Reply 57

Since many people have asked about it, here is a post about self-catered halls; next week, I'll talk about catered ones!

Reply 58

Hi I see from your post that you are in Bateson halls of residents. I am considering Bateson but I haven't had the chance to see the accommodation in person. So I was wondering if it has a sink in the room?. Also are there different types of room styles at Bateson? Because from the pictures on the website and some of the picture I've seen online they seem to look different. I just want to know if all the rooms in bateson have the same style/ arrangement. Thanks

Reply 59

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by itsadaxox
Hi I see from your post that you are in Bateson halls of residents. I am considering Bateson but I haven't had the chance to see the accommodation in person. So I was wondering if it has a sink in the room?. Also are there different types of room styles at Bateson? Because from the pictures on the website and some of the picture I've seen online they seem to look different. I just want to know if all the rooms in bateson have the same style/ arrangement. Thanks


I haven't seen other flats besides mine, so I can't tell, but in my room I have a bed, bedside table, window, wardrobe, desk, and desk chair. You don't have a sink, the only sinks in my flat are in the bathroom, toilet, and kitchen.
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