Rethinking Oxford Brookes
I’ve never posted on here before but I’m always reading different posts trying to find answers. I figured my case is quite specific so I’ll write my own.
I would like to go down the book publishing career pathway, probably in the editorial sector. For example, in Penguin Random House or similar. I’m a total bookworm and avid writer but I know how difficult it is to be successful as an author so editing is the next dream.
I’m 19 approaching 20, I initially applied to universities at 17 but I got really ill with seven chronic illnesses and couldn’t go for my own safety. I’m currently doing an online course with Falmouth University because I didn’t want to stop studying, but my health is a lot better now and I’d like to go to uni next September. I’m literally going insane craving independence 🤣
I visited some unis and decided on my options based on course alone, especially because (at the time) I was really shy and didn’t drink or anything. I’ve changed a lot since then and want to go somewhere with a decent student union, good/active nightlife and friendly atmosphere, etc. The social side is now as important as the academic side to me.
I decided on Media, Journalism & Publishing at Oxford Brookes as my first choice (because it’s so hard to find courses with Publishing as a main part, I loved their connections to the big Publishing houses, the year abroad or placement was a nice option to have, and they also have a Publishing masters.) My other choices were Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth, Creative Writing at Portsmouth, Creative Writing and Publishing at Bath Spa, and Creative and Professional Writing at Winchester.
This time around, I’ve been smarter and have decided to look into the unis in more depth. I’ve just heard about Oxford Brookes’ bad reputation, how low down some of the unis are on rankings, the stereotypes of many unis, how the nightlife is bad in some places, etc, and I feel like I’m back to square one. I’ll be 20 when I go, I really don’t want to go somewhere I’ll hate and transfer.
I’m in Reading and don’t want to go much past 1.5/2hrs from home due to having unpredictable health and also other personal reasons, so my options are limited if I want to look at anywhere else. I also much prefer coursework over exams and definitely am not skilled in essay writing so it’s hard to find a course that ticks all the boxes! Oxford Brookes sounded perfect… until it didn’t.
I only have until the end of January to apply and I’m panicking. If anyone can answer any of my multiple questions, you’d be a lifesaver 😂
I would like to go down the book publishing career pathway, probably in the editorial sector. For example, in Penguin Random House or similar. I’m a total bookworm and avid writer but I know how difficult it is to be successful as an author so editing is the next dream.
I’m 19 approaching 20, I initially applied to universities at 17 but I got really ill with seven chronic illnesses and couldn’t go for my own safety. I’m currently doing an online course with Falmouth University because I didn’t want to stop studying, but my health is a lot better now and I’d like to go to uni next September. I’m literally going insane craving independence 🤣
I visited some unis and decided on my options based on course alone, especially because (at the time) I was really shy and didn’t drink or anything. I’ve changed a lot since then and want to go somewhere with a decent student union, good/active nightlife and friendly atmosphere, etc. The social side is now as important as the academic side to me.
I decided on Media, Journalism & Publishing at Oxford Brookes as my first choice (because it’s so hard to find courses with Publishing as a main part, I loved their connections to the big Publishing houses, the year abroad or placement was a nice option to have, and they also have a Publishing masters.) My other choices were Creative Writing at Arts University Bournemouth, Creative Writing at Portsmouth, Creative Writing and Publishing at Bath Spa, and Creative and Professional Writing at Winchester.
This time around, I’ve been smarter and have decided to look into the unis in more depth. I’ve just heard about Oxford Brookes’ bad reputation, how low down some of the unis are on rankings, the stereotypes of many unis, how the nightlife is bad in some places, etc, and I feel like I’m back to square one. I’ll be 20 when I go, I really don’t want to go somewhere I’ll hate and transfer.
I’m in Reading and don’t want to go much past 1.5/2hrs from home due to having unpredictable health and also other personal reasons, so my options are limited if I want to look at anywhere else. I also much prefer coursework over exams and definitely am not skilled in essay writing so it’s hard to find a course that ticks all the boxes! Oxford Brookes sounded perfect… until it didn’t.
I only have until the end of January to apply and I’m panicking. If anyone can answer any of my multiple questions, you’d be a lifesaver 😂
Have you visited Oxford Brookes?
How many years have you studied with Falmouth? That will impact how many years of in person funding you will be eligible for.
How many years have you studied with Falmouth? That will impact how many years of in person funding you will be eligible for.
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by PQHave you visited Oxford Brookes?
How many years have you studied with Falmouth? That will impact how many years of in person funding you will be eligible for.
How many years have you studied with Falmouth? That will impact how many years of in person funding you will be eligible for.
Yes I visited when I was 17 and liked the look of it, but didn’t research very far into the nightlife, social life etc beyond the course.
I’ve been studying with Falmouth since September and am on 1st year. We paid the first year cost outright (a gift from a relative) but I hoped receiving funding for in person uni in form of a loan wouldn’t be a problem?
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by afrasaun5Yes I visited when I was 17 and liked the look of it, but didn’t research very far into the nightlife, social life etc beyond the course.
I’ve been studying with Falmouth since September and am on 1st year. We paid the first year cost outright (a gift from a relative) but I hoped receiving funding for in person uni in form of a loan wouldn’t be a problem?
I’ve been studying with Falmouth since September and am on 1st year. We paid the first year cost outright (a gift from a relative) but I hoped receiving funding for in person uni in form of a loan wouldn’t be a problem?
Previous study rules for student finance don’t make any adjustments for how the previous study was funded. If you have a year of study distance learning then that will come out of your eligibility for in person loans.
If you aren’t planning on completing the degree I would strongly recommend that you suspend your studies now. That way the previous study would be disregarded as being “part time without any qualification awarded”. If you continue after Christmas then it will no longer be considered part time study and will use up your gift year of funding.
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by PQPrevious study rules for student finance don’t make any adjustments for how the previous study was funded. If you have a year of study distance learning then that will come out of your eligibility for in person loans.
If you aren’t planning on completing the degree I would strongly recommend that you suspend your studies now. That way the previous study would be disregarded as being “part time without any qualification awarded”. If you continue after Christmas then it will no longer be considered part time study and will use up your gift year of funding.
If you aren’t planning on completing the degree I would strongly recommend that you suspend your studies now. That way the previous study would be disregarded as being “part time without any qualification awarded”. If you continue after Christmas then it will no longer be considered part time study and will use up your gift year of funding.
Does this apply even though I’m doing a part time (not full time) course? It’s the accelerated part time Creative Writing course.
Would I be able to be refunded any of what we paid as it’s only been 3 months?
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by afrasaun5Does this apply even though I’m doing a part time (not full time) course? It’s the accelerated part time Creative Writing course.
Would I be able to be refunded any of what we paid as it’s only been 3 months?
Would I be able to be refunded any of what we paid as it’s only been 3 months?
It will depend on whether you are awarded any qualifications (even an early exit award). Part time study with no quals awarded isn’t counted as previous study but if you’re awarded a CertHE then the years of previous study will be taken off your full time entitlement.
You need to read the fee and refund policy of Falmouth to understand about refunds
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