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Offer to start in year 2 as UK student

Hi I have an offer for ECA (fine art) to start in year 2, will I be the odd one out or is this quite normal? I assume it is because I am RUK and am doing my art foundation from home. Just looking for opinions, pros and cons please. I love Edinburgh and it was my dream throughout 6th form but this is worrying me slightly. Thanks.

Reply 1

Is there an option for year 1 as well or is it just 2nd year

Reply 2

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by tazhizheli
Is there an option for year 1 as well or is it just 2nd year

I've been offered year 2 which suits me budget wise but I am slightly worried I will be in minority and everyone will be in their own friendship groups already.

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by Cyandburb
Hi I have an offer for ECA (fine art) to start in year 2, will I be the odd one out or is this quite normal? I assume it is because I am RUK and am doing my art foundation from home. Just looking for opinions, pros and cons please. I love Edinburgh and it was my dream throughout 6th form but this is worrying me slightly. Thanks.


Hi! The same thing has happened to me too! I’ve got an offer for the textiles course at eca for the second year and I’m worried about making friends when everyone already knows each other. I’m guessing it’s quite normal but I don’t really know anything about it either, I’m going to try find out more at the offer holder day :smile:

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by Ellanicholls_
Hi! The same thing has happened to me too! I’ve got an offer for the textiles course at eca for the second year and I’m worried about making friends when everyone already knows each other. I’m guessing it’s quite normal but I don’t really know anything about it either, I’m going to try find out more at the offer holder day :smile:

Hi! So happy for you and your offer! I applied for first year fashion at ECA and sadly didn’t get in. I want to re apply to fashion next year at ECA for second year entry. Is there any chance you would mind sharing your portfolio with me? I really felt I did a good job but clearly not good enough haha so would be really helpful for me to see a portfolio for a similar subject that was successful! Thank you :smile:

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by heidi johnston
Hi! So happy for you and your offer! I applied for first year fashion at ECA and sadly didn’t get in. I want to re apply to fashion next year at ECA for second year entry. Is there any chance you would mind sharing your portfolio with me? I really felt I did a good job but clearly not good enough haha so would be really helpful for me to see a portfolio for a similar subject that was successful! Thank you :smile:


Yes of course! How should I send it to you xx

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by Ellanicholls_
Yes of course! How should I send it to you xx

Also were you applying as a Scottish student ? Or from uk? Thank you:smile:

Reply 7

If it helps I am RUK and fine art. Are you going tomorrow or the offer holder day? Well done and good luck for next year Heidi

Reply 8

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by Cyandburb
Hi I have an offer for ECA (fine art) to start in year 2, will I be the odd one out or is this quite normal? I assume it is because I am RUK and am doing my art foundation from home. Just looking for opinions, pros and cons please. I love Edinburgh and it was my dream throughout 6th form but this is worrying me slightly. Thanks.


Hi! I was also offered to start in 2nd year at ECA, from what I've heard it can be a bit of a challenge at first, but when I visited the uni for the offer holder day they explained that students starting in the 2nd year get buddied up with a student who continued in from their first year. I've accepted it as I think the short challenge will be worth it long term. I wouldn't worry :smile: and if things are challenging, at least you won't be alone :smile:

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by TallulahTimm
Hi! I was also offered to start in 2nd year at ECA, from what I've heard it can be a bit of a challenge at first, but when I visited the uni for the offer holder day they explained that students starting in the 2nd year get buddied up with a student who continued in from their first year. I've accepted it as I think the short challenge will be worth it long term. I wouldn't worry :smile: and if things are challenging, at least you won't be alone :smile:

Thank you : D

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by Cyandburb
Hi I have an offer for ECA (fine art) to start in year 2, will I be the odd one out or is this quite normal? I assume it is because I am RUK and am doing my art foundation from home. Just looking for opinions, pros and cons please. I love Edinburgh and it was my dream throughout 6th form but this is worrying me slightly. Thanks.

Hey! I’m also going into 2nd year for ba fine art at edinburgh because I did an art foundation, my friend is doing the exact same with me so don’t stress - you’re not alone x

Reply 11

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by Cyandburb
Hi I have an offer for ECA (fine art) to start in year 2, will I be the odd one out or is this quite normal? I assume it is because I am RUK and am doing my art foundation from home. Just looking for opinions, pros and cons please. I love Edinburgh and it was my dream throughout 6th form but this is worrying me slightly. Thanks.

hey! im currently in the same situation and im worried slightly about going into year 2. Did you end up going to Edinburgh and if so how are you finding it?

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by TallulahTimm
Hi! I was also offered to start in 2nd year at ECA, from what I've heard it can be a bit of a challenge at first, but when I visited the uni for the offer holder day they explained that students starting in the 2nd year get buddied up with a student who continued in from their first year. I've accepted it as I think the short challenge will be worth it long term. I wouldn't worry :smile: and if things are challenging, at least you won't be alone :smile:

hey! im currently in a similar situation regarding going into 2nd year at ECA. I have an offer for fashion, and im studying a foundation right now. How did you find going into 2nd year? Did you find it easy to adjust?😊

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