Getting into Oxbridge for Postgraduate Study

Sorry for my constant questions, I suppose I'm the only one submitting the application 8 hours before the deadline, but I have to try. I'm reposting my question from another thread, in case someone sees it here:

What should we enter at the Proposed Funding Arrangements section? It says "Do not include in this section any University of Oxford scholarships, AHRC studentships, or Departmental studentships."

I am applying for the Uni. of Oxford scholarships and a departmental scholarship, but I guess I shouldn't mention it here? I don't have any other funding arrangements.

If I choose Unknown, then I'm required to enter something in the 'University Tuition Fees: Primary Status', 'College University Tuition Fees: Primary Status' fields etc. (choosing from Applied to/Intend to Apply to). I have no idea what to put there.

argh :P

is it possible for an economics undergrad to do a masters in maths? economics is still pretty much mathematical based

Hey Scout, thanks for your reply! I didn't have time to say thanks on the deadline day:P

Good luck with your application! And now enjoy the post-tearing-hair-out-in-panic period

No. The kind of plug-and-chug math skills used in economics have nothing to do with higher level mathematics learned in a math degree. You would have to do a double major do qualify for a master's in math at any decent program.

I see, but from Maths to Economics would be possible then?

hi,

just want to know what you think my chances are of getting a place for a postgraduate. my iq is lower than average ( i heard the average iq for postgrads is 125 and i dont even go close) im at my second year at kent uni and i'm not doing very well atm especially with deadlines.

but this is something id like to do.

also is anyone else doing this course/ what is it like?

thanks xx

Don't pay attention to any of that IQ crap. They don't make you take an IQ test, and the test itself is rife with controversy.

Without knowing your grades, expertise, personality etc it's impossible for us to comment. If you eventually meet their required grades, you come across as passionate enough and you stump up the cash, I'm sure you'll get in.

If I'm frankly honest, if you get their grades, and can pay for it, I think Universities want you. They need to get their money from somewhere, and tuition fees are a nice way to get some additional income.

As long as you are capable enough you'll be fine. They aren't going to let everyone in, as if they do and people quit, then it looks bad on them, too.

If I'm frankly honest, if you get their grades, and can pay for it, I think Universities want you. They need to get their money from somewhere, and tuition fees are a nice way to get some additional income.

As long as you are capable enough you'll be fine. They aren't going to let everyone in, as if they do and people quit, then it looks bad on them, too.

thanks.

dyou know the criteria for oxford? do you need a 1st or can you get in with a 2:1?

I can't comment on whether that would be academically true, but employers are likely to rank a 2.1 from Oxbridge, LSE, UCL, Imperial, Warwick, as high or maybe higher, than a 1st from a lower tier uni.

So true. I don't have a clue why this got down-voted so heavily.

The user has been inactive for 5 years. I doubt he'll care much. But the real reason is of course that thanks to a merging accident it seems to have ended up on page 1, so it's actually receiving more attention than the post that was supposed to be the first one, and which had slipped onto page 2. I never even noticed that until now.