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University of Leicester 2018 Applicants Thread!

Welcome to the University of Leicester Applicants thread!

Hi everyone :wavey:

This thread is for anyone considering applying, or has applied, to UoL for the 2018 entry. You can use this thread to connect with other applicants, and talk about courses, the city and the uni.

I studied at Leicester from 2011-2014, then did my MA there the following year. I'll be happy to answer any general questions, but might struggle with anything specific as it has been 6 years since my freshers!

To get things started, why don't you fill out the following:

Name:
Location:
Course:
GCSEs:
AS:
A2 subjects:
A2 (predictions or achieved):
Applying anywhere else?

Here's mine...

Name: Fox Corner :cool:
Location: South East
Course: English Literature
GCSEs: 9 A-C
AS: can't remember :rofl:
A2 subjects: English Lit, Law, Psychology, English Language (AS)
A2 (predictions or achieved): AAB A
Applying anywhere else? I also applied to Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Oxford Brookes

Interesting Facts about UoL

We won the first ever University Challenge in 1963

David and Richard Attenborough's dad was the Principal of the University College from 1932-1951. The Attenborough's lived on campus (in what is now the Maths Building) and both brothers were made Distinguished Honorary Fellows of the University in 2006.

UoL discovered and exhumed the body of Richard III in 2012, after discovering it in a car park in the city.

The techniques used in genetic fingerprinting were invented and developed at UoL in 1984 by Sir Alec Jeffreys.

We were chosen by the United Nations as one of only 10 Universities in the world to take part in the HeForShe campaign.


Some useful links

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Unimatch Information

Course Search

Open Day info

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Name: Kian Hearnshaw
Location: Lincoln
Course: Law LLB
GCSEs: 4 A's, 1 Distinction, 6 B's, 2 C's
AS: B (GovPol)
A2 subjects: GovPol, Economics, History
A2 (predictions or achieved): AAB
Applying anywhere else? Brighton, Keele, Essex, SHU
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Name: Bubs
Location: Hampshire
Course: Law
GCSEs: 2A*s, 6As, 4Bs, 1E (FSMQ so technically a level 3 qualification so the E is a pass)
AS: 1B (resiting)
A2 subjects: Maths, Chemistry, History, EPQ
A2 (predictions or achieved): Predicted AAB + A
Applying anywhere else? Exeter, Birmingham, Royal Holloway, Surrey
Name: Rach
Location: London
Course: history and politics
GCSEs: 1A* 5A 4B 2C 1D
AS: B Politics B RE C history
A2 subjects: as above
A2 (predictions or achieved): Predicted ABB
Applying anywhere else? Kent, CCCU, Plymouth maybe Exeter??
Name: Meg
Location: The Midlands
Course: Law with Politics (LLB)
GCSEs: A*BBBBBCCC
AS: N/A
A2 subjects: English Language and Literature, History, Religious Studies and Sociology
A2 (predictions or achieved): Predicted AAAB (already achieved grade A in the Extended Project)
Applying anywhere else? Birmingham, York, Lancaster and Cardiff
Reply 5
Name: Paige
Location: South Essex
Course: MChem Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year Abroad (F153)
GCSEs: 9 A*-B
AS: Biology, Chemistry, Maths and EPQ which I'm doing this year
A2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Maths
A2 (predictions or achieved): AAA (I got a B in AS maths this year)
Applying anywhere else? Yes! Manchester, Sheffield, Newcastle and Leicester
Name: CathsLocation: West MidlandsCourse: Medical GeneticsGCSEs:11 A*-A'sAS: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and GeographyA2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry and GeographyA2 (predictions or achieved): A*A*AApplying anywhere else? Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh and Nottingham but Leicester is my first choice ideally!
Anyone had an offer yet?
Reply 8
I just got an unconditional offer for Law. I'm soooo happy. :h:
Original post by lonyeka
I just got an unconditional offer for Law. I'm soooo happy. :h:


Well done! When did you apply?
Reply 10
Original post by Undefined..
Well done! When did you apply?


Thank you! I applied on the 6th October
Name: Amy
Location: North Yorkshire
Course: Physics with Astrophysics (F3F5 (I think))
GCSEs: 12; 4A*, 8A
AS: Maths C, Further Maths C (Dropped FM)
A2 subjects: Maths, French, Physics
A2 (predictions or achieved):AAB predicted
Applying anywhere else? Lancaster, York, Northumbria, Hull, all the same course.

Really nervous! Hasn't officially been sent yet, just waiting on my college though as I have 'paid and sent'.

How quickly have other people got replies from the uni?
(edited 6 years ago)
Original post by lonyeka
I just got an unconditional offer for Law. I'm soooo happy. :h:


Wooo congratulations! Can I ask what your predicted grades are?
Reply 13
Original post by Bubs051213
Wooo congratulations! Can I ask what your predicted grades are?

Thank you! My predicted grades are A*AA
Original post by lonyeka
Thank you! My predicted grades are A*AA


That's brilliant! Good luck with the rest of your applications. :smile:
Reply 15
Original post by Bubs051213
That's brilliant! Good luck with the rest of your applications. :smile:


Thanks - you too. :smile:
Original post by SquishyMissy
Name: Amy
Location: North Yorkshire
Course: Physics with Astrophysics (F3F5 (I think))
GCSEs: 12; 4A*, 8A
AS: Maths C, Further Maths C (Dropped FM)
A2 subjects: Maths, French, Physics
A2 (predictions or achieved):AAB predicted
Applying anywhere else? Lancaster, York, Northumbria, Hull, all the same course.

Really nervous! Hasn't officially been sent yet, just waiting on my college though as I have 'paid and sent'.

How quickly have other people got replies from the uni?


OMG! My application was only sent yesterday at 2pm, and about half ten this morning I got a conditional from them with AAB and practical elements passed. So quick! :biggrin:
Reply 17
Name: the legend27
Location:narnia
Course:law
GCSEs:straight As
AS:AAA
A2 subjects:
A2 (predictions or achieved):AAA
Applying anywhere else?Manchester,Liverpool, Exeter, Sheffield.


GOT OFFERS FROM ALL!!!!! BUT I'VE AN UNCONDITIONAL FROM LEICESTER!!! WTAF!
Manchester is going to be my firm choice though because it's of graduate prospects etc. (Also Russell group for law is apparently the best) but my insurance was going to be Liverpool before as I got offered a place for ABB but now I'm not too sure. Because my Leicester offer is unconditional even if it is my insurance. But not too sure whether I should swap Liverpool for Leicester...any help???
Reply 18
Original post by Nabz99
Name: the legend27
Location:narnia
Course:law
GCSEs:straight As
AS:AAA
A2 subjects:
A2 (predictions or achieved):AAA
Applying anywhere else?Manchester,Liverpool, Exeter, Sheffield.


GOT OFFERS FROM ALL!!!!! BUT I'VE AN UNCONDITIONAL FROM LEICESTER!!! WTAF!
Manchester is going to be my firm choice though because it's of graduate prospects etc. (Also Russell group for law is apparently the best) but my insurance was going to be Liverpool before as I got offered a place for ABB but now I'm not too sure. Because my Leicester offer is unconditional even if it is my insurance. But not too sure whether I should swap Liverpool for Leicester...any help???


Not sure because of the Russell group status etc... help pls
Name: Monstrous (internet safety lol)
Location: South West
Course: Politics and International Relations
GCSEs: 1 A*, 8 As, 2 Bs
AS: BBCCE (E being the mistake that was AS physics)
A2 subjects: History, English Literature, Mathematics
A2 (predictions or achieved): Predicted ABB
Applying anywhere else? Birmingham, Lancaster, Cardiff, Brighton, and the Netherlands

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