Birmingham's Economists!

thank you. how much background knowledge is required before starting the course? i havent previously studied economics as a subject.

thank you. how much background knowledge is required before starting the course? i havent previously studied economics as a subject.

if you haven't done economics before, you'll have a couple of introductory lessons during the first week of the term. it's sort of a 'fast track' lesson which provides you the fundamentals of economics before starting your course.

don't worry too much about it. i know several people who haven't done economics at a-levels/gcse level and have managed just fine. as long as you keep on top of your reading list etc, you'll be ok.

have any of you guys received a timetable yet (with dates of lectures etc.)?

Did you get the letter saying we have to go pick a pack up from Economics and go to a meeting on Wednesday? That's all I've got, haven't heard that anyone else has more. I'd assume that meeting is when we get useful things like timetables. Stop stressing Bubs, we haven't all moved into accommodation yet!

Yes that's all you are getting for the time being. You'll get a blue binder (assuming that's still the colour) with all the info you need for the first year, timetable and you'll also pick up some slide handouts pack.

The meeting on Wednesday is just an introduction i.e. the head of department speaks, the different societies for Economics like EconSoc and Social Sciences Soc also get to speak.

Last year, our full timetable only took into effect on the 2nd week. So to all of you just enjoy freshers week!!

Theres a meeting on wednesday?

Did you get the letter saying we have to go pick a pack up from Economics and go to a meeting on Wednesday? That's all I've got, haven't heard that anyone else has more. I'd assume that meeting is when we get useful things like timetables. Stop stressing Bubs, we haven't all moved into accommodation yet!

Theres a meeting on wednesday?

yeh plus we get some info on monday (should we meet up?)

HAS ANYONE BEEN OFFERED LOWER THAN ABB FOR ECONOMICS AT BHAM?



and all those with an offer which open day are you going to? 21st Jan or 18th Feb?

I can't come to the open days I live in Dubai and it will cost too much to go to the UK just for that. U will all have to tell us (who don't go) what its like

I've applied fopr business management and L100 econ, how long did it take for them to get back to you after you all applied??

Thanks

and all those with an offer which open day are you going to? 21st Jan or 18th Feb?

I'm going on 18th of Feb. I hope it's gonna be fun and i'll meet some people