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so i got BBDD but still got a place at my firm uni. i'm going to an ex poly, uwe, but i feel like i wont get anywhere with my degree due to my poor a2s. I got a B in my epq and sociology. The Ds were in psychology and economics. ive never been so disappointed in myself. I just feel awful bc i wanted to find a place in clearing with UoB but i did poorly and sociology/psychology werent available anyway.
i know after undergrad, i want to do masters and eventually a phd but will i make it due to my poor a levels and the fact im going to an ex poly? and are my graduate prospects any good?
i know after undergrad, i want to do masters and eventually a phd but will i make it due to my poor a levels and the fact im going to an ex poly? and are my graduate prospects any good?
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Your post grad options will be based on performance at undergraduate. When I applied to uni last year..officially I had 3 as levels (bdd) and my highest completed qualification was level 3. I got an offer based on the modules I completed at open university.
When I apply to post grad they will be looking at my work/life experience and my undergrad grad to see if I could handle the academic rigour of a post grad course.
If you've got a place to study, don't worry. Work hard and reap the rewards of uni.
When I apply to post grad they will be looking at my work/life experience and my undergrad grad to see if I could handle the academic rigour of a post grad course.
If you've got a place to study, don't worry. Work hard and reap the rewards of uni.
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(Original post by ~Tara~)
Your post grad options will be based on performance at undergraduate. When I applied to uni last year..officially I had 3 as levels (bdd) and my highest completed qualification was level 3. I got an offer based on the modules I completed at open university.
When I apply to post grad they will be looking at my work/life experience and my undergrad grad to see if I could handle the academic rigour of a post grad course.
If you've got a place to study, don't worry. Work hard and reap the rewards of uni.
Your post grad options will be based on performance at undergraduate. When I applied to uni last year..officially I had 3 as levels (bdd) and my highest completed qualification was level 3. I got an offer based on the modules I completed at open university.
When I apply to post grad they will be looking at my work/life experience and my undergrad grad to see if I could handle the academic rigour of a post grad course.
If you've got a place to study, don't worry. Work hard and reap the rewards of uni.
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(Original post by castielle)
so i got BBDD but still got a place at my firm uni. i'm going to an ex poly, uwe, but i feel like i wont get anywhere with my degree due to my poor a2s. I got a B in my epq and sociology. The Ds were in psychology and economics. ive never been so disappointed in myself. I just feel awful bc i wanted to find a place in clearing with UoB but i did poorly and sociology/psychology werent available anyway.
i know after undergrad, i want to do masters and eventually a phd but will i make it due to my poor a levels and the fact im going to an ex poly? and are my graduate prospects any good?
so i got BBDD but still got a place at my firm uni. i'm going to an ex poly, uwe, but i feel like i wont get anywhere with my degree due to my poor a2s. I got a B in my epq and sociology. The Ds were in psychology and economics. ive never been so disappointed in myself. I just feel awful bc i wanted to find a place in clearing with UoB but i did poorly and sociology/psychology werent available anyway.
i know after undergrad, i want to do masters and eventually a phd but will i make it due to my poor a levels and the fact im going to an ex poly? and are my graduate prospects any good?
Like you the university I went to was an ex-poly, I don't think this hindered my graduate prospects at all!
I've just graduated with a integrated masters in chemistry, 1st with honours. So I think it's just about how you apply yourself at uni, if you work hard you allow yourself better prospects as a graduate.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy your time at uni
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(Original post by Lostox)
I got BCD in my A-Levels 4 years ago at college, I didn't make it into my firm or insurance choice and went through clearing.
Like you the university I went to was an ex-poly, I don't think this hindered my graduate prospects at all!
I've just graduated with a integrated masters in chemistry, 1st with honours. So I think it's just about how you apply yourself at uni, if you work hard you allow yourself better prospects as a graduate.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy your time at uni
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I got BCD in my A-Levels 4 years ago at college, I didn't make it into my firm or insurance choice and went through clearing.
Like you the university I went to was an ex-poly, I don't think this hindered my graduate prospects at all!
I've just graduated with a integrated masters in chemistry, 1st with honours. So I think it's just about how you apply yourself at uni, if you work hard you allow yourself better prospects as a graduate.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy your time at uni
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(Original post by castielle)
so i got BBDD but still got a place at my firm uni. i'm going to an ex poly, uwe, but i feel like i wont get anywhere with my degree due to my poor a2s. I got a B in my epq and sociology. The Ds were in psychology and economics. ive never been so disappointed in myself. I just feel awful bc i wanted to find a place in clearing with UoB but i did poorly and sociology/psychology werent available anyway.
i know after undergrad, i want to do masters and eventually a phd but will i make it due to my poor a levels and the fact im going to an ex poly? and are my graduate prospects any good?
so i got BBDD but still got a place at my firm uni. i'm going to an ex poly, uwe, but i feel like i wont get anywhere with my degree due to my poor a2s. I got a B in my epq and sociology. The Ds were in psychology and economics. ive never been so disappointed in myself. I just feel awful bc i wanted to find a place in clearing with UoB but i did poorly and sociology/psychology werent available anyway.
i know after undergrad, i want to do masters and eventually a phd but will i make it due to my poor a levels and the fact im going to an ex poly? and are my graduate prospects any good?
If you wnat to go somewhere better then retake. If you wnat to do a masters or PHD then its performance on your degree that will matter and whether you cna find the funding.
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(Original post by castielle)
thank you and well done on your first!!!!! im aiming for a 1st as I really want to do clinical psychology! your kind words have helped, thanks so much
thank you and well done on your first!!!!! im aiming for a 1st as I really want to do clinical psychology! your kind words have helped, thanks so much
If you work hard for the duration of your course there will be nothing stopping you from getting a first. Good luck and enjoy your time at uni, it will go by so quickly.
You're very welcome!
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(Original post by castielle)
thank you and well done on your first!!!!! im aiming for a 1st as I really want to do clinical psychology! your kind words have helped, thanks so much
thank you and well done on your first!!!!! im aiming for a 1st as I really want to do clinical psychology! your kind words have helped, thanks so much
I noticed in your first post you mentioned doing a PhD and here you mentioned doing Clinical Psychology. Are you aiming to become a practicing Psychologist, or pursue research? To become chartered to practice you have to do a doctorate (not PhD), such as the DClinPsy (each discipline has its own doctorate/route). A PhD will only enable you to pursue a research/academic career.
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(Original post by 999tigger)
You go into your firm so why are you considering somewhere in clearing?
If you wnat to go somewhere better then retake. If you wnat to do a masters or PHD then its performance on your degree that will matter and whether you cna find the funding.
You go into your firm so why are you considering somewhere in clearing?
If you wnat to go somewhere better then retake. If you wnat to do a masters or PHD then its performance on your degree that will matter and whether you cna find the funding.
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(Original post by _Sinnie_)
As the others have said, 95% of your post-university options are determined by your degree classification (some avenues will look at your A-levels, I've come across one so far - in Psychology at least). If you get a 2:1, then you'll be on solid ground.
I noticed in your first post you mentioned doing a PhD and here you mentioned doing Clinical Psychology. Are you aiming to become a practicing Psychologist, or pursue research? To become chartered to practice you have to do a doctorate (not PhD), such as the DClinPsy (each discipline has its own doctorate/route). A PhD will only enable you to pursue a research/academic career.
As the others have said, 95% of your post-university options are determined by your degree classification (some avenues will look at your A-levels, I've come across one so far - in Psychology at least). If you get a 2:1, then you'll be on solid ground.
I noticed in your first post you mentioned doing a PhD and here you mentioned doing Clinical Psychology. Are you aiming to become a practicing Psychologist, or pursue research? To become chartered to practice you have to do a doctorate (not PhD), such as the DClinPsy (each discipline has its own doctorate/route). A PhD will only enable you to pursue a research/academic career.
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(Original post by castielle)
just to look for a uni with a better reputation. ive already repeated year 12 so i dont think i can repeat again and i dont want to as 3 years of a levels is enough. thank you, hopefully uni will be easier than a levels were.
just to look for a uni with a better reputation. ive already repeated year 12 so i dont think i can repeat again and i dont want to as 3 years of a levels is enough. thank you, hopefully uni will be easier than a levels were.
Otherwise get the best degree you can or if similar, then do well in your first year and you can seek a transfer.
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(Original post by 999tigger)
If not already mentioned have you thought about doing a degree course with a foundation year? That would get you into a better uni.
Otherwise get the best degree you can or if similar, then do well in your first year and you can seek a transfer.
If not already mentioned have you thought about doing a degree course with a foundation year? That would get you into a better uni.
Otherwise get the best degree you can or if similar, then do well in your first year and you can seek a transfer.
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(Original post by castielle)
if i dont enjoy my uni, i will try transferring but thank you! im not doing a foundation year, but i cant see any clearing with one at better unis
if i dont enjoy my uni, i will try transferring but thank you! im not doing a foundation year, but i cant see any clearing with one at better unis
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(Original post by castielle)
so i got BBDD but still got a place at my firm uni. i'm going to an ex poly, uwe, but i feel like i wont get anywhere with my degree due to my poor a2s. I got a B in my epq and sociology. The Ds were in psychology and economics. ive never been so disappointed in myself. I just feel awful bc i wanted to find a place in clearing with UoB but i did poorly and sociology/psychology werent available anyway.
i know after undergrad, i want to do masters and eventually a phd but will i make it due to my poor a levels and the fact im going to an ex poly? and are my graduate prospects any good?
so i got BBDD but still got a place at my firm uni. i'm going to an ex poly, uwe, but i feel like i wont get anywhere with my degree due to my poor a2s. I got a B in my epq and sociology. The Ds were in psychology and economics. ive never been so disappointed in myself. I just feel awful bc i wanted to find a place in clearing with UoB but i did poorly and sociology/psychology werent available anyway.
i know after undergrad, i want to do masters and eventually a phd but will i make it due to my poor a levels and the fact im going to an ex poly? and are my graduate prospects any good?
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revisiting this as i have now finished uni and received my final marks! i'm a first class graduate!!! i did a sandwich year and have so much great work experience behind me and had a great uni experience!! we love 2 the growth!!
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I can understand that
I got BCD In my a levels (was hoping to get a few grades higher) but still I got accepted at Cardiff 😁
I think and hope that universities only care about ones grade(s)/performance during the degree
I got BCD In my a levels (was hoping to get a few grades higher) but still I got accepted at Cardiff 😁
I think and hope that universities only care about ones grade(s)/performance during the degree
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