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Ecology or Psychology

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You dont meet the entry requirements for ecology subject combination wise so to my knowledge you’d have to do a foundation year. I actually cant find the suitable foundation year for ecology and conservation so you’ll have to look into that or email them I guess. Good luck with your uni placement!
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Original post by DerDracologe
You dont meet the entry requirements for ecology subject combination wise so to my knowledge you’d have to do a foundation year. I actually cant find the suitable foundation year for ecology and conservation so you’ll have to look into that or email them I guess. Good luck with your uni placement!

i know they do have one, and that's another issue, i'm already older since i've done a gap year, but i will be two years older when i graduate. plus a year more of student loans and accommodation costs so i would really have to think about it, because of these factors.
Original post by beefreya
I'm starting psychology in september at UEA, I managed to get in with BCC grades idk how. But I was thinking about transferring to Ecology when I got there.
I'm not even sure if that's possible because I didn't do the right A-Levels at all, i did english lit, french and psychology. But do you think it's worth trying, with my low grades and all?
edit: would it be worth trying to switch to a foundation year?

Hi @beefreya,

Congratulations on your grades and your offer to study at UEA !

Before you decide to switch courses I would suggesting getting in contact with our admissions team, to see what route would be best for you. You can have a live conversation here

All the best and any other questions do feel free to ask 😊
UEA REP Tiffany
Hi again @beefreya

Please do not worry about being older than your peers. I have a lot of friends on my course who are older than me, as well as house mates too! Everyone is super friendly and wants to make friends 😊

In terms of student finance and accommodation costs, was you thinking about taking a maintenance loan ? This might also be worth mentioning with our admissions team too https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/enquiries/live-chat
I would also check out the government website as well! https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies

Hope this helps
UEA REP Tiffany
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Original post by beefreya
i know they do have one, and that's another issue, i'm already older since i've done a gap year, but i will be two years older when i graduate. plus a year more of student loans and accommodation costs so i would really have to think about it, because of these factors.

I am going to UEA Ecology this year, I am 21- and going to be 22 in November. I took a two year gap, plus did a year at a different university which I am leaving for UEA. Message me if you need any help, I'm not sure if I'll be of any help though ahaha
Original post by beefreya
I'm starting psychology in september at UEA, I managed to get in with BCC grades idk how. But I was thinking about transferring to Ecology when I got there.
I'm not even sure if that's possible because I didn't do the right A-Levels at all, i did english lit, french and psychology. But do you think it's worth trying, with my low grades and all?
edit: would it be worth trying to switch to a foundation year?

Hi @beefreya

It may be worth contacting admissions to discuss your options with them and what would be the best way forward: [email protected]

Please let me know if you have any further questions
UEA Rep Lucy
4th Year Economics student with a Year Abroad

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