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Original post by zziippoo
hi guys,
i want to know if i have any chance to get an offer for this course with management degree.
thx
i want to know if i have any chance to get an offer for this course with management degree.
thx
I don't think so. And I highly doubt you will survive the course anyway with a background in management.
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Original post by TheRandomer
Aww, chin up Humberto! I'm sure your statement is otherwise fantastic, and they are more likely be overwhelmedd (get it) by your talents and interested in what you've written, than bothered by a simple typo. Imo you'd only need to worry if it was a grammatical/spelling error - that shows laziness and incompetence - this just shows you're human!
Hehe, thanks a lot Randomer; it's great how someone that you've never met can make you laugh out loud about such a silly situation. Let's hope it'll be ok
Original post by Ghost6
I don't think so. And I highly doubt you will survive the course anyway with a background in management.
ok. thx.
Is this a naive question ? What else could you propose could be of more use than an Oxford Masters in the subject you wish to research for PhD ?
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Original post by Poincare
I received an offer to read MSc Mathematics and the Foundations of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. I have several questions about this course that hopefully someone here can respond to!
I intend to use this masters to improve my academic profile so that I will be more competitive when applying for a PhD in a similar topic and securing funding.
I intend to use this masters to improve my academic profile so that I will be more competitive when applying for a PhD in a similar topic and securing funding.
Original post by eggshell
Is there anyone else here applying for the MSc Computer Science? Just waiting on my referees... 
Yes, that's three of us then
Now waiting for an interview invitation
At least I hope, I'll get one ...Good luck with your application!
Original post by PollyAbroad
Yes, that's three of us then
Now waiting for an interview invitation At least I hope, I'll get one ...
Good luck with your application!
Now waiting for an interview invitation
At least I hope, I'll get one ...Good luck with your application!
Thanks, you too! I'm sure you'll get an interview.
What other courses are you applying to?
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Hi all,
I've just found out that I've been invited to interview for an MSc in learning and teaching at Oxford. It's a part time MSc for people who are already teachers.
I'm just wondering if anyone has been through the interview process for this MSc or has been interviewed for any higher degree in education from either Oxford or Cambridge universities?
I would really like to know what to expect from the interview process and what's involved. If anyone can offer any advice I'd be very grateful.
My interview is on Tuesday 29th Nov by the way, so prompt replies would be very welcome! At this stage I've no idea of what to expect or how to prepare.
Good luck to anyone else applying for next year x
I've just found out that I've been invited to interview for an MSc in learning and teaching at Oxford. It's a part time MSc for people who are already teachers.
I'm just wondering if anyone has been through the interview process for this MSc or has been interviewed for any higher degree in education from either Oxford or Cambridge universities?
I would really like to know what to expect from the interview process and what's involved. If anyone can offer any advice I'd be very grateful.
My interview is on Tuesday 29th Nov by the way, so prompt replies would be very welcome! At this stage I've no idea of what to expect or how to prepare.
Good luck to anyone else applying for next year x
Original post by eggshell
Thanks, you too! I'm sure you'll get an interview.
What other courses are you applying to?
What other courses are you applying to?
I applied to MSc Artificial Intelligence programmes at St Andrews, Imperial and Edinburgh and MSc Computing at Warwick.
I'm currently holding offers from St Andrews and Edinburgh, which are both my second choice, and still waiting for the other unis to answer
And you? Where are you doing your undergrad course?
Original post by parakins
Hey guys, can you please help me:
Thanks
1.
My BSc will be finished in June 2012. Is it possible for me to apply for the MSc in Computer Science 2012/2013?
2.
Would my late application decrease my chances?
Thanks
Yes it is definitely possible many people apply in their third undergrad year.
If by late you mean now, absolutely not, this is in fact the ideal time to apply.
Original post by PollyAbroad
I applied to MSc Artificial Intelligence programmes at St Andrews, Imperial and Edinburgh and MSc Computing at Warwick.
I'm currently holding offers from St Andrews and Edinburgh, which are both my second choice, and still waiting for the other unis to answer
And you? Where are you doing your undergrad course?
I'm currently holding offers from St Andrews and Edinburgh, which are both my second choice, and still waiting for the other unis to answer
And you? Where are you doing your undergrad course?
Well, I haven't applied to anywhere yet, but I think I'll be applying to Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Imperial, Kings and Warwick. In the maybe pile is Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sussex and York. I wish there was some way to easily keep track of applications (I know there's the UCAS-style system, but it's not really used in any meaningful way), it's such a faff!
Anyway, I'm currently at Keele University doing Computer Science. It's a beautiful campus, really nice place to be but sadly the course isn't what I thought it would be. Going to Oxbridge has been a long-term aspiration of mine for quite a few years so it's really exciting to see it all coming together! Where are you? Judging by your username I'm going to guess somewhere that isn't in the UK...
Original post by parakins
Hey guys, can you please help me:
Thanks
1.
My BSc will be finished in June 2012. Is it possible for me to apply for the MSc in Computer Science 2012/2013?
2.
Would my late application decrease my chances?
Thanks
You're in exactly the same situation as me, my BSc will be finished then as well. You can apply any time until some time in March (can't remember the exact date) without it having any effect on your application (unless you're applying for funding as well). After that, it depends if they have any spaces left (read: get in before the deadline!).
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Original post by parakins
Hey guys, can you please help me:
Thanks
1.
My BSc will be finished in June 2012. Is it possible for me to apply for the MSc in Computer Science 2012/2013?
2.
Would my late application decrease my chances?
Thanks
You need to submit your application by the March deadline (9th March 2012) at the latest and if you are applying for funding by the January deadline (20th January 2012). But it's recommended to apply two weeks before these deadlines.
Admissions will give you a conditional offer if you don't have your undergrad degree certificate by the time you apply.
@eggshell: I'm currently studying in Germany BSc in Comp Sci. I really like the course but I've already done all the exciting MSc lectures during my first two years; so I really wouldn't know which lectures to take if I continued at my current uni.
Thank you all for your answers!
Excuse me for the long quote. I really do appreciate your help
@PollyAbroad: At what university are you studying BSc in CS? I do mine in Heidelberg.
1.
I don't have to send in my high school diploma, do I?
2.
My GPA will be 3.6 (in German: 1,6), my maths grades have a GPA of 2,5 (in German: 2,7). How much do you think will this influence the outcome of my application, regarding those statements: 1. Academic ability
Proven and potential academic excellence. Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or to have achieved a first-class or an upper second class undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualifications ) in a subject with a significant component of mathematics and/or computing.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA we seek is 3.55 out of 4.0. We do not require a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a GMAT score However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a GPA of at least 3.65.
Candidates with substantial programming experience in employment may also be considered provided they possess an honours degree in a mathematical, scientific, or engineering subject.
It is vital that candidates possess the necessary background to cope with mathematical notation and basic skills in computer programming.
Academic references/letters of recommendation, which support intellectual ability, academic achievement, motivation, and ability to work in a group.
Excuse me for the long quote. I really do appreciate your help
@PollyAbroad: At what university are you studying BSc in CS? I do mine in Heidelberg.
Original post by PollyAbroad
@eggshell: I'm currently studying in Germany BSc in Comp Sci. I really like the course but I've already done all the exciting MSc lectures during my first two years; so I really wouldn't know which lectures to take if I continued at my current uni.
Ah that's cool. The MSc courses at my uni aren't really my sort of thing (project management, IT management etc) but as part of my undergrad some of the modules are taught to MSc students as well (but I think that's the case pretty much everywhere). Have you checked out the course selection at Oxford? They have some great modules, especially for those of us who are coming from a weaker theoretical background in CS (my uni focusses much more on the applied side of things).
Original post by parakins
Thank you all for your answers!
1.
I don't have to send in my high school diploma, do I?
2.
My GPA will be 3.6 (in German: 1,6), my maths grades have a GPA of 2,5 (in German: 2,7). How much do you think will this influence the outcome of my application, regarding those statements:
I'm not familiar with the German education system, but assuming your high school diploma is the same kind of thing as the UKs GCSE/A-Levels, then no. They simply aren't relevant in the slightest, they care much more about your recent (i.e., degree) results. There isn't even a space on the form. They also specify a 3.65 GPA so I think you'll need very strong references and an equally strong personal statement to get in with a 3.6 Having said that, a 3.6 is still very high so I can't say for sure...
Original post by parakins
Thank you all for your answers!
Excuse me for the long quote. I really do appreciate your help
@PollyAbroad: At what university are you studying BSc in CS? I do mine in Heidelberg.
1.
I don't have to send in my high school diploma, do I?
2.
My GPA will be 3.6 (in German: 1,6), my maths grades have a GPA of 2,5 (in German: 2,7). How much do you think will this influence the outcome of my application, regarding those statements:
Excuse me for the long quote. I really do appreciate your help
@PollyAbroad: At what university are you studying BSc in CS? I do mine in Heidelberg.
Why do you have two GPAs? Major/Minor or two Majors?
As far as I know, your maths grades will be quite important...
Have you already chosen your referees? Maybe you could pick one of your maths lecturers who might explain your grades (e.g. best grade ever achieved in this lecture was 2.0). Or you could compensate your maths grades with any other ECs like scholarships, jobs as a student assistant, etc.
I'm studying at Braunschweig Uni (TU Braunschweig). I also considered Heidelberg for my undergrad, but chose Braunschweig because the programme here is more theoretical/mathematical.
Original post by eggshell
Ah that's cool. The MSc courses at my uni aren't really my sort of thing (project management, IT management etc) but as part of my undergrad some of the modules are taught to MSc students as well (but I think that's the case pretty much everywhere). Have you checked out the course selection at Oxford? They have some great modules, especially for those of us who are coming from a weaker theoretical background in CS (my uni focusses much more on the applied side of things).
Ah that's cool. The MSc courses at my uni aren't really my sort of thing (project management, IT management etc) but as part of my undergrad some of the modules are taught to MSc students as well (but I think that's the case pretty much everywhere). Have you checked out the course selection at Oxford? They have some great modules, especially for those of us who are coming from a weaker theoretical background in CS (my uni focusses much more on the applied side of things).
Oh I see, every lecture with "management" in its title sounds boring to me
Yes, I checked out the course selection and had a look at all the current research projects while I was visiting the comp sci department at the undergraduate open day. I also talked to some of the current students and research staff and they are all so very nice and friendly! They definitely offer more than enough interesting courses for me and imo it's very cool that the application of your research project can be another discipline like e.g. medicine (which is my minor).
@eggshell & PollyAbroad: Thank you a lot for your responses!
Talking about compensating (I know it's hard to say but) do you think that activities like being student assistent for 12 months at the University of Munich and having a scholarship for my BSc might compensate my math grades?
Thanks for all your answers, I'm just so new to the hole application process of Oxford
Talking about compensating (I know it's hard to say but) do you think that activities like being student assistent for 12 months at the University of Munich and having a scholarship for my BSc might compensate my math grades?
Thanks for all your answers, I'm just so new to the hole application process of Oxford
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Original post by parakins
@eggshell & PollyAbroad: Thank you a lot for your responses!
Talking about compensating (I know it's hard to say but) do you think that these activities might compensate my math grades? ->
In addition, i was a student assistent for 12 months at the University of Munich and have a scholarship for my BSc. On what activities should I keep the focus?
Thanks for all your answers, I'm just so new to the hole application process of Oxford
Talking about compensating (I know it's hard to say but) do you think that these activities might compensate my math grades? ->
In addition, i was a student assistent for 12 months at the University of Munich and have a scholarship for my BSc. On what activities should I keep the focus?
Thanks for all your answers, I'm just so new to the hole application process of Oxford
Ooooh you worked with Travian and Gameforge? V cool.
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My adviser told me the other day that my extra academic activities will probably help with my application (I can give you the whole story about what they are and how they're related but I doubt it's interesting to anyone else), and that therefore my slightly-below-Oxbridge-standard marks shouldn't eliminate me from being considered instantly. I am a little hopeful now.
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Original post by parakins
Talking about compensating (I know it's hard to say but) do you think that these activities might compensate my math grades?
In addition, i was a student assistent for 12 months at the University of Munich and have a scholarship for my BSc. On what activities should I keep the focus?
Thanks for all your answers, I'm just so new to the hole application process of Oxford
In addition, i was a student assistent for 12 months at the University of Munich and have a scholarship for my BSc. On what activities should I keep the focus?
Thanks for all your answers, I'm just so new to the hole application process of Oxford
I just had a quick skim through your site, and while it's very nice (better looking than mine anyway!) I don't think many of them will make up for maths
To be honest, you're better off emailing the admissions people (they actually do reply, unlike at Cambridge ) and asking them yourself, no-one here is really qualified to say.Original post by PollyAbroad
Oh I see, every lecture with "management" in its title sounds boring to me
Yes, I checked out the course selection and had a look at all the current research projects while I was visiting the comp sci department at the undergraduate open day. I also talked to some of the current students and research staff and they are all so very nice and friendly! They definitely offer more than enough interesting courses for me and imo it's very cool that the application of your research project can be another discipline like e.g. medicine (which is my minor).
Yes, I checked out the course selection and had a look at all the current research projects while I was visiting the comp sci department at the undergraduate open day. I also talked to some of the current students and research staff and they are all so very nice and friendly! They definitely offer more than enough interesting courses for me and imo it's very cool that the application of your research project can be another discipline like e.g. medicine (which is my minor).
I was at the graduate open day a couple of weeks ago (in the Mathematical Institute, there were 3 MSc Computer Science people there) and I spoke to a few people, although they were mostly administrative staff. Still, they were very friendly and they knew about the research going on in the department. I was going to go to the open day in January but I have an exam on that day
It's interesting that you say that about about the research project, do you not do a third-year research project at all then, or is it strictly theoretical work only? I ask because everyone I know is doing some kind of applied work for their project (coincidentally, mine's in medical imaging). My biggest worry about choosing courses is that there's too much choice and they all seem so interesting
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Original post by Zenobia
I can give you the whole story about what they are and how they're related but I doubt it's interesting to anyone else
I'm interested! My extra-curriculars are quite relevant to my subject - I can't say exactly what they all are because I might as well just give my full name, but they are in closely analogous areas. So I'm curious as to how other people are handling/have approached the extra-curriculars issue.
I know the usual thing is to say they make no difference, but surely they can, a bit, if they are close enough? Anyway, I put mine on my CV and summed up the most relevant ones briefly in my SoP (there was a clear link, to show how what I do benefits my academic work). My tutors don't really know much about them, though, only in the most general sense.
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