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Chemistry Research, Durham University
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Are there any good barbers in Durham and how much would they cost?
Chemistry Research, Durham University
Durham University
Durham
Alright still having trouble choosing my option module. Can anyone tell me about any of the level 1 economics modules, philosophy, astronomy or the Principles of Earth Science module?
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How much weight does Durham put on GCSEs? I got AAAABBBBCCD (the D is in Art). I want to study Law.

How does it view a C in Maths GCSE? I am re-doing the course in Sixth Form and I hope for a B but let's say I didn't get a B, would I get an instant rejection?

I'm doing A Levels in Biology, History, Literature, R.S. and EPQ

Thanks :smile:


(Also, does the University have gymnastics facilities? If not, does Durham have any gymnastics facilities like gymnastics clubs? )
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Are there any ID checks walking into lectures? I think I might fancy checking out some modules for second year, if I'm allowed in :tongue:

(Obviously I'd wait until around when it's starting and make sure there was plenty of room, to make sure I don't cause a fuss with overcrowding.)
Original post by Xero Xenith
Are there any ID checks walking into lectures? I think I might fancy checking out some modules for second year, if I'm allowed in :tongue:

(Obviously I'd wait until around when it's starting and make sure there was plenty of room, to make sure I don't cause a fuss with overcrowding.)


No ID checks so you'd be able to do this as long as the lectures don't clash with ones you're actually meant to be in! All the information about times and locations can be found online and I doubt the lecture halls will be full so it shouldn't be a problem.
Original post by bistonut
Alright still having trouble choosing my option module. Can anyone tell me about any of the level 1 economics modules, philosophy, astronomy or the Principles of Earth Science module?


I wrote a post about astronomy on the previous page... the gist being 'don't, unless you really love astronomy'. Since it seems you're torn between several modules, I suggest one of the other ones :tongue:
Original post by purple-girl
No ID checks so you'd be able to do this as long as the lectures don't clash with ones you're actually meant to be in! All the information about times and locations can be found online and I doubt the lecture halls will be full so it shouldn't be a problem.


Excellent, thanks a lot :smile: I checked the times with the module clash checker, no direct lecture clashes but there's tutorials running for most modules basically all the time. Do we get some say in which tuts we attend, or is it just "you're in this group at this time"?

(I'm also planning to skip my Friday evening lecture every five weeks or so - not often! - to see my SO in Wales... is this type of miscreancy unheard of? I may reconsider if that module is going particularly badly, but otherwise it seems reasonable.)
Original post by Xero Xenith
Excellent, thanks a lot :smile: I checked the times with the module clash checker, no direct lecture clashes but there's tutorials running for most modules basically all the time. Do we get some say in which tuts we attend, or is it just "you're in this group at this time"?

(I'm also planning to skip my Friday evening lecture every five weeks or so - not often! - to see my SO in Wales... is this type of miscreancy unheard of? I may reconsider if that module is going particularly badly, but otherwise it seems reasonable.)


Errrm, I think you get allocated to a specific group but it depends on the department I think, though most allocate you.

People miss lectures all the time, so missing one every 5 weeks shouldn't be much of a problem as long as you catch up in time for the next lecture.
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Original post by purple-girl
No ID checks so you'd be able to do this as long as the lectures don't clash with ones you're actually meant to be in! All the information about times and locations can be found online and I doubt the lecture halls will be full so it shouldn't be a problem.


They have enough trouble with getting their own students to actually turn up, I'm sure they'd appreciate anyone who's interested!

Original post by Xero Xenith
Excellent, thanks a lot :smile: I checked the times with the module clash checker, no direct lecture clashes but there's tutorials running for most modules basically all the time. Do we get some say in which tuts we attend, or is it just "you're in this group at this time"?

(I'm also planning to skip my Friday evening lecture every five weeks or so - not often! - to see my SO in Wales... is this type of miscreancy unheard of? I may reconsider if that module is going particularly badly, but otherwise it seems reasonable.)


As said above, it depends on department. For some you get to pick which ones you do, so it's up to you to set your timetable, others just do it all and then perhaps there'd be a possibility of changing if you have a plausible excuse.

And I missed many a lecture and even missed about 4 of my 10 seminars for one module. You'll be fine missing a few lectures. Just do make sure you catch up on it. Unlike school where you can miss loads, from my experience, one lecture in History is all you're gonna get on that one subtopic, one class in French is all you get on that one point of grammar. Despite what everyone says, you do eventually have to actually do some work.
Original post by purple-girl
Errrm, I think you get allocated to a specific group but it depends on the department I think, though most allocate you.

People miss lectures all the time, so missing one every 5 weeks shouldn't be much of a problem as long as you catch up in time for the next lecture.

Original post by tc92
They have enough trouble with getting their own students to actually turn up, I'm sure they'd appreciate anyone who's interested!

As said above, it depends on department. For some you get to pick which ones you do, so it's up to you to set your timetable, others just do it all and then perhaps there'd be a possibility of changing if you have a plausible excuse.

And I missed many a lecture and even missed about 4 of my 10 seminars for one module. You'll be fine missing a few lectures. Just do make sure you catch up on it. Unlike school where you can miss loads, from my experience, one lecture in History is all you're gonna get on that one subtopic, one class in French is all you get on that one point of grammar. Despite what everyone says, you do eventually have to actually do some work.


Brilliant, thanks a lot :biggrin: just wanted to be sure before I accidentally caused a fuss. (I'm assuming the 9am lectures are the most missed...) Might stumble into you guys from October then :smile:
How would I change the email address at which Durham contacts me? Currently I use my Loughborough email address however I will soon lose access to this.
I have a question about the online enrolment process.

In the 'financial' section, it asks about the payment of the tuition fee, more specifically what proportion of it will be payed by me, and what proportion will be payed by an SLC Loan or an SAAS loan.

I don't understand what I am supposed to put down if, along with the majority of students i presume, have a loan from SFE (Student Finance England). Is this company the same as one of the two mentioned?

Thanks
Original post by Oh my Ms. Coffey
Are there any good barbers in Durham and how much would they cost?


I go to Enyo just down from the DSU (opposite Elvet Riverside), and that's about £9 for a student. Dominic who runs the place seems like a pretty competent guy, and I've been going to the place since first term.
Original post by Awoodrow2
I go to Enyo just down from the DSU (opposite Elvet Riverside), and that's about £9 for a student. Dominic who runs the place seems like a pretty competent guy, and I've been going to the place since first term.


Looks like I will miss the £3.50 cuts I got in Loughborough :frown:
Original post by Oh my Ms. Coffey
Looks like I will miss the £3.50 cuts I got in Loughborough :frown:


Woah, that sounds awesome. I generally expect £8-10 for a decent cut, and if it's cheaper, worry that the barber doesn't know what they're doing...
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Original post by Phredd
I have a question about the online enrolment process.

In the 'financial' section, it asks about the payment of the tuition fee, more specifically what proportion of it will be payed by me, and what proportion will be payed by an SLC Loan or an SAAS loan.

I don't understand what I am supposed to put down if, along with the majority of students i presume, have a loan from SFE (Student Finance England). Is this company the same as one of the two mentioned?

Thanks


SLC is the Student Loans Company and as far as I'm aware they are the (government owned) body which actually provides the loans. The various student finance companies (SFE, SFW etc.) are responsible for assessing your eligibility for the loans and how much you should receive.

So to answer your question the SLC Loan is just the same as your "SFE Loan".
Original post by Awoodrow2
Woah, that sounds awesome. I generally expect £8-10 for a decent cut, and if it's cheaper, worry that the barber doesn't know what they're doing...


Wasnt a bad cut to be fair and was always empty.
Should I bring wellies with me?
Original post by Oh my Ms. Coffey
Should I bring wellies with me?


You'll probably want either wellies or some decent boots just incase we end up with a foot of snow like we have done over a couple of winters recently. Last year wasn't so bad for snow but we did have a day or two of lethal freezing rain, but even walking boots won't save you from roads that are like an ice rink.

Basically prepare for cold weather; make sure you have a decent coat, plenty of warm clothes and a hat and decent gloves. And probably a thermos so you can have a cheeky hot drink when you arrive in lectures - strictly not allowed but everyone does it anyway and nobody cares.

This term's always awkward actually cos it starts at the back end of summer so you'd prepare for a spot of warm weather but you end at Christmas when it could be below freezing.
Original post by Quoi?
SLC is the Student Loans Company and as far as I'm aware they are the (government owned) body which actually provides the loans. The various student finance companies (SFE, SFW etc.) are responsible for assessing your eligibility for the loans and how much you should receive.

So to answer your question the SLC Loan is just the same as your "SFE Loan".


Okay, thank you :smile:

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