Rejected by uni I wanted

Original post by abbey101243

I applied to university of York and Nottingham Trent to do psychology, I got rejected from York because of my GCSE maths grade and they said I can change course so I chose criminology, I'm not sure to pick the course I want to do or the uni I think I'll fit in more

100% choose the university you want and try and change when you get there. York is a much better university than Trent and will do more for you in the future. Problem you will have though is that Psych is an applied science degree and Criminology is basically Sociology with a certain focus. They aren't even in the same faculty - if you don't get it changed very quick, it's going to be a problem. Try to at least get on a joint honours with psychology first and then get switched over.

Alternatively, if you think you're going to have fun with criminology - stick with that as you're at the uni you like.

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Original post by Trinculo

100% choose the university you want and try and change when you get there. York is a much better university than Trent and will do more for you in the future. Problem you will have though is that Psych is an applied science degree and Criminology is basically Sociology with a certain focus. They aren't even in the same faculty - if you don't get it changed very quick, it's going to be a problem. Try to at least get on a joint honours with psychology first and then get switched over.

Alternatively, if you think you're going to have fun with criminology - stick with that as you're at the uni you like.

I don't think they'll accept me because they rejected me originally cause I didn't have a 5 in GCSE maths (I have a 4) I would really like that though but I can't see a way round the issue

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Trinculo

Original post by abbey101243

I don't think they'll accept me because they rejected me originally cause I didn't have a 5 in GCSE maths (I have a 4) I would really like that though but I can't see a way round the issue

I don’t quite understand. Are you saying York will take you but only on criminology?

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londonmyst

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Trust your gut instinct and listen to what your feelings are telling you. :smile:

Choose the uni where you believe you will have the opportunity of creating the best memories for the 3 years of your undergrad and being in a safe environment where you are happy.
If it were me, I would go for York and criminology.
Good luck!

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Original post by Trinculo

I don’t quite understand. Are you saying York will take you but only on criminology?

Yeah only for criminology

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Original post by londonmyst

Trust your gut instinct and listen to what your feelings are telling you. :smile:

Choose the uni where you believe you will have the opportunity of creating the best memories for the 3 years of your undergrad and being in a safe environment where you are happy.
If it were me, I would go for York and criminology.
Good luck!

Thank you for your advice :smile:

x

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Trinculo

Original post by abbey101243

Yeah only for criminology

I presume the York Criminology is a BA then.

If your Maths isn't that great, it might be for the best if you don't have A level maths.

If you wanted to go to York, my advice would be to take that offer and have a great time there.

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greg tony

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Original post by abbey101243

I applied to university of York and Nottingham Trent to do psychology, I got rejected from York because of my GCSE maths grade and they said I can change course so I chose criminology, I'm not sure to pick the course I want to do or the uni I think I'll fit in more

I would personally disagree with the comments. Ask you yourself what do you want the degree for? Criminology is not the same as Psychology, what career did you want? Also, what are you basing your opinion of York on? It is so important you like the course and enjoy it, but also remember uni is for 3 years, and the degree is for life. My advice is to try and find a balance between the two, not one over the other.

Good luck with your decision,

Greg

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Paralove

What do you want to do beyond your degree? If you want to become a psychologist down the line you really should do a psychology degree that's accredited by the British Psychological Society. If it isn't it's going to an awful lot harder to get into that route as many masters require an accredited undergraduate degree.

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fliss10

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Hi, what were your alevel predicted grades? I have a 4 in maths and I still received my offer

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Original post by fliss10

Hi, what were your alevel predicted grades? I have a 4 in maths and I still received my offer

I already have them I'm currently on a gap year, I got BB Dis, York have offered me an unconditional contextual offer for criminology, because they said I could choose a different course but not psychology because of the maths GCSE, so I chose criminology

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Original post by Paralove

What do you want to do beyond your degree? If you want to become a psychologist down the line you really should do a psychology degree that's accredited by the British Psychological Society. If it isn't it's going to an awful lot harder to get into that route as many masters require an accredited undergraduate degree.

Nottingham Trent psychology is accredited but I'm not sure what carer I'd like to do

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