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So I want to do computer science when I'm older. I did A-levels previously and I did pretty badly in my AS results as a result of family issues and stress,bullying etc (DDEU) and I then decided that A-levels weren't for me.
After that I decided to do a BTEC extended diploma in IT. I worked hard in my first year as I want to be successful when I'm older, and I got D* D*.
I'm now doing UCAS and my predicted grade is D*D*D*, the highest grade you can get at BTEC.
I have pretty decent GCSE grades if it matters at all (5A,4B)
I checked and these are all of the russell group unis that would accept me if I got D*D*D* (My predicted grade)
Queen Mary London (D*DD)
Bath (D*D*D*)
Newcastle (D*DD)
Nottingham (D*D*D*)
University of Southampton (DDD)
Most universities that are in the top 30 and aren't Russell group would also accept me. For example, Aston is ranked number 9 in the 2017 guardian comp sci rankings and they require DDD.
Furthermore I have 2 weeks work experience at the leading software development company for the estate agent industry in the UK. Its quite a large company (£11 million turnover) and I tested their software capabilities as part of my work experience for BTEC
I'm also teaching myself some comp-sci related mathematics in my own time, as well as Java, the programming language, in order to settle in smoothly for my course in the future
I think I would cope at university, however I'm a little concerned about my AS grades deciding wether or not I get a place
What do you think
After that I decided to do a BTEC extended diploma in IT. I worked hard in my first year as I want to be successful when I'm older, and I got D* D*.
I'm now doing UCAS and my predicted grade is D*D*D*, the highest grade you can get at BTEC.
I have pretty decent GCSE grades if it matters at all (5A,4B)
I checked and these are all of the russell group unis that would accept me if I got D*D*D* (My predicted grade)
Queen Mary London (D*DD)
Bath (D*D*D*)
Newcastle (D*DD)
Nottingham (D*D*D*)
University of Southampton (DDD)
Most universities that are in the top 30 and aren't Russell group would also accept me. For example, Aston is ranked number 9 in the 2017 guardian comp sci rankings and they require DDD.
Furthermore I have 2 weeks work experience at the leading software development company for the estate agent industry in the UK. Its quite a large company (£11 million turnover) and I tested their software capabilities as part of my work experience for BTEC
I'm also teaching myself some comp-sci related mathematics in my own time, as well as Java, the programming language, in order to settle in smoothly for my course in the future
I think I would cope at university, however I'm a little concerned about my AS grades deciding wether or not I get a place
What do you think
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If you meet the entry requirements you should be fine. It looks like you've already checked them out. Good luck!
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I really don't think you have researched this sufficiently. Most of the top universities have Maths A level as an entry requirement. No point in applying if you don't have this - teach yourself maths is not an alternative!
Your idea that you would get into Bristol with just D*D*D* is ludicrous - you also need A* in A level Maths. I would suggest that you check the individual requirements on each of the university's web pages.
TBH you are just setting your sights too high.
Your idea that you would get into Bristol with just D*D*D* is ludicrous - you also need A* in A level Maths. I would suggest that you check the individual requirements on each of the university's web pages.
TBH you are just setting your sights too high.
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(Original post by nutz99)
I really don't think you have researched this sufficiently. Most of the top universities have Maths A level as an entry requirement. No point in applying if you don't have this - teach yourself maths is not an alternative!
Your idea that you would get into Bristol with just D*D*D* is ludicrous - you also need A* in A level Maths. I would suggest that you check the individual requirements on each of the university's web pages.
TBH you are just setting your sights too high.
I really don't think you have researched this sufficiently. Most of the top universities have Maths A level as an entry requirement. No point in applying if you don't have this - teach yourself maths is not an alternative!
Your idea that you would get into Bristol with just D*D*D* is ludicrous - you also need A* in A level Maths. I would suggest that you check the individual requirements on each of the university's web pages.
TBH you are just setting your sights too high.
And I meant to write Bath instead of Bristol
You are, however, incredibly wrong regarding the other universities I've talked about
Queen Mary - D*DD with B in Maths GCSE
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/...ses/80043.html
Newcastle - D*DD with B in mathematics GCSE
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/d...ryrequirements
Nottingham - D*D*D* with B in Maths, Science and English
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/...uirements.aspx
Southampton- DDD + Maths and english grade C
http://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/programme...y_requirements
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Actually you are wrong. If you can justify why you couldn't do maths (i.e. timetable clash or college doesnt offer it) bristol will invite you to take a maths assessment at the university and will give you an offer if you do well enough
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For CompSci
Inc. A level Maths:
Oxford: DDD+A*
Durham: DDD+A
Bristol: DDD+A
Southampton: DDM+A
Manchester (cant remember)
Sheffield: DDM+B
Without A level Maths:
Bath: D*D*D* or D*DD+A(AS level)
Surrey: DDD
Cardiff: D*D*D*
Queen Mary: D*DD
Leeds: D*DD
Royal Holloway DDD
Nottingham: DDD
Liverpool: D*DD
For IT degrees (not CS):
UCL: DDD
Southampton: DDD
Manchester: D*DD
Hope this helps![Image]()
Inc. A level Maths:
Oxford: DDD+A*
Durham: DDD+A
Bristol: DDD+A
Southampton: DDM+A
Manchester (cant remember)
Sheffield: DDM+B
Without A level Maths:
Bath: D*D*D* or D*DD+A(AS level)
Surrey: DDD
Cardiff: D*D*D*
Queen Mary: D*DD
Leeds: D*DD
Royal Holloway DDD
Nottingham: DDD
Liverpool: D*DD
For IT degrees (not CS):
UCL: DDD
Southampton: DDD
Manchester: D*DD
Hope this helps
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(Original post by yt7777)
For CompSci
Inc. A level Maths:
Oxford: DDD+A*
Durham: DDD+A
Bristol: DDD+A
Southampton: DDM+A
Manchester (cant remember)
Sheffield: DDM+B
Without A level Maths:
Bath: D*D*D* or D*DD+A(AS level)
Surrey: DDD
Cardiff: D*D*D*
Queen Mary: D*DD
Leeds: D*DD
Royal Holloway![Image]()
DD
Nottingham: DDD
Liverpool: D*DD
For IT degrees (not CS):
UCL: DDD
Southampton: DDD
Manchester: D*DD
Hope this helps![Image]()
For CompSci
Inc. A level Maths:
Oxford: DDD+A*
Durham: DDD+A
Bristol: DDD+A
Southampton: DDM+A
Manchester (cant remember)
Sheffield: DDM+B
Without A level Maths:
Bath: D*D*D* or D*DD+A(AS level)
Surrey: DDD
Cardiff: D*D*D*
Queen Mary: D*DD
Leeds: D*DD
Royal Holloway
DDNottingham: DDD
Liverpool: D*DD
For IT degrees (not CS):
UCL: DDD
Southampton: DDD
Manchester: D*DD
Hope this helps
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(Original post by VasDev)
Thanks!! My predicted grades are D*D*D* and I'm planning on applying to Bristol, Aston, Coventry, Nottingham and I'm not sure about the last one
Thanks!! My predicted grades are D*D*D* and I'm planning on applying to Bristol, Aston, Coventry, Nottingham and I'm not sure about the last one
Bristol require Maths A level unfortunately
with D*D*D* you could definitely apply somewhere a lot better than Coventry too, Notts is good and Aston is alright, stil with D*D*D* could go better
Hope this helps
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(Original post by yt7777)
No worries
Bristolrequire Maths A level unfortunately
with D*D*D* you could definitely apply somewhere a lot better than Coventry too, Notts is good and Aston is alright, stil with D*D*D* could go better
Hope this helps
No worries
Bristolrequire Maths A level unfortunately
with D*D*D* you could definitely apply somewhere a lot better than Coventry too, Notts is good and Aston is alright, stil with D*D*D* could go better
Hope this helps
I'm just quite worried that my AS grades are gonna reflect badly on me as an individual
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