Durham Uni College Procedure

I am applying for Economics at Durham and looking at University College. One reason is because it is fairly close to the economics department. However I know this college is usually oversubscribed and therefore I may be rejected and given an offer at another college. Would I have a say in this college choice? I am not too bothered about w...

Durham University Postgraduate Student 2013/2014

I recently accepted an offer from Durham University Business School for there MSc. Management (International Business) program. I have quite a few questions and if anyone could help me out that would be great. I am 23 years old and I am an international student from the United States. I am in the process of applying for accommodation but...

HELPPPP Economics - Warwick or Durham???

Hello there! I have received unconditional offers from Durham and Warwick to read Economics but find it very hard to decide between the two!!! needing advice!!!!! please!! Thanks Xx...

HELP… Durham BA Eco vs. Warwick EPAIS

I've got an offer of BA Economics in Durham University as well as an offer of EPAIS (Economics, Politics and International Studies) in Warwick University. I can't decide though. I know Warwick has a more prestigious Eco department, but it's a combined degree. I definitely want to further my study after my bachelor degree, and I want to do...

History at London universities

So I have my A Level grades already, I tried to apply to Economics this year around and only got an offer at Birmingham university, and I'm not too sure if I want to stick to economics anyway now. So I was thinking of going down the History route instead. My grades were, Economics - A*, History - A* and Maths - B, and in my GCSES I got 3A...

Accounting and finance

I'm applying A&F for Bath, Warwick, Durham, Bristol and Newcastle. My AS grades are aaa for maths, accounting and chemistry and c for economics ( definitely going to resit this paper ). However I haven't get any reply from any uni. Is it wise for me to email the uni and ask about my applications? :(...

Support for Undergrads at UCL?

Hey I'm going to be going to University in September and I'm having a Dilemma over whether or not to pick Durham or UCL. I've figured out that its more or less the comfort + tradition/College life of Durham Vs the Excitement and opportunities afforded by UCL. My brother is currently a student at Durham, and I know that at Durham you are g...

Masters in Economics without a Bachelor in Economics?

Hi guys, I'm currently an undergraduate Physics student in Imperial College London, but I am planning to pursue a Masters in Economics after I graduate. I was wondering if it is possible to pursue a 1-year MSc Economics anywhere, instead of having to do the 2-year programme? Most websites state that "a relevant degree" is required, but I...

Will I lose my offer?

Hello! I received my offer for Criminology at Durham University which, upon my request, was deferred to 2014. I then thought that I would like to re-try applying for Law to other universities. Big question: if I re-do my ucas selection next September, will I lose my Durham offer which was given in the 2013-tack but then deferred? I don't...

Warwick Vs Bristol Vs Durham

Hey guys, I just need some help/advice choosing where to go and frankly I couldn't be any more lost or confused. I have offers from Warwick, Bristol and Durham to study Economics and whilst all of them are prestigious and highly regarded for the course, Warwick is ranked a lot higher (4th) than both Bristol (6th) and Durham (7th). So wher...

Exeter or Durham???

Hi guys, so I just got similar offers from Exeter (Business Finance) and Exeter, Queen's Campus (Economics and Finance with Industrial Experience), but it's so hard to choose! My first choice is Exeter, but at the same time, the prestige of Durham is quite a big factor as well. These are the things which I REALLY like about Exeter compare...

Alex Frizzell, fourth-year in the College, 1991-2013

Alex Frizzell was driven to help others, calling upon what she learned as a student of environmental economics, an avid traveler and an aspiring physician. Frizzell, a fourth-year in the College who majored in economics, died Feb. 4 at the age of 21 in Hyde Park. At the University of Chicago, Frizzell’s academic interests included the Ara...

Help!!! What should I do with Economics

Hey!!! I am currently in Year 12 and I am studying Maths, Economics, Psychology and History (and General studies but that irrelevant). I plan to work in the financial area (Financial adviser, Investment analyst, Actuary). I know that I want to do an Economics course but I want to add something to it. Finance and Economics Accountancy and...

Physics at Durham

I understand it's difficult to answer these sorts of questions but I'm split between Durham and Manchester, leaning towards Durham. I effectively have an unconditinal from both. Just in terms of the course could anyone tell me how they've found it at Durham, specifically Physics and Maths?...

Retake A levels

Hi, I'm 20 and I am thinking about retaking a levels as I have decided to go to uni and study economics. The university I will be applying for has very high entry requirements a* in maths and 2 additional A's. Due to my age I am not sure where to start , how to find a college and how to apply. I'm from Surrey so I am looking for something...

Sixth Form OCR Economics F583 Revision Notes

Just some revision notes I made to concise the first two chapters of the F583 module. These are not meant as a substitute for the textbook, but more as a quick revision recap nearer the exam period. They're very...different to most notes but they worked very well for me! If you don't understand anything, feel free to message me! The order...

Applying to both Cambridge and Oxford for Postgrad

Hi everyone, I'm a student in a US college, and I'm interested in applying to both Cambridge and Oxford for a taught Master's. I've heard something about people not usually applying to both at the same time. Is that the case for someone like me (international student applying for postgrad degree)?...

Oxford College Help

Hi, I am going to be applying to Oxford for PPE, and am unsure about how to pick a college. Do colleges judge candidates differently and are some stronger than others? Also, I had a tour around an Oxford college and noticed no kitchen facilities, how does catering/food work at Oxford? Thanks in advance for any help...

Accounting and finance GCSE maths B

I want to do A&F at uni and have a decent set of GCSE results, 1 A* 5 As 4 Bs, and and predicted AAA for next year, but one of my Bs at GCSE is in maths... I want to appy to Durham, Newcastle, Leeds and Exeter but they require A in maths. I was going to email them and ask if it's worth applying and get the A in maths GCSE part of a condit...

Durham University or Brighton University??

I 've received conditional offers for MPharmacy, from both Durham and Brighton. Obviously Durham Uni is quite prestigious, and I had my heart set on studying there. But my parents have created a hugggeeee fuss over Durham, saying that it's too far (I'm from Wales). Secondly, my father seems to think that accommodation prices will be highe...

AP Macroeconomics Review for Android

ACDC Leadership This mobile app is perfect for students in AP and college introductory courses. Created by teacher and economics guru, Jacob Clifford, this app will help you ace the exam, final, or AP test. This app includes access to over 55 new economics... $1.99

Applying for jobs even if you can't do the specified hours?

There's a job I'm interested in applying for but I could only work 2 of the days they're asking. They specify a "Fixed term contract Monday to Friday 1.30-5.30" I could work the Monday and Friday but have college Tuesday-Thursday, I am also available during the weekend. Is it worth even applying for it because of this or is there a chance...

AP Microeconomics Review for Android

ACDC Leadership This mobile app is perfect for students in AP and college introductory courses. Created by teacher and economics guru, Jacob Clifford, this app will help you ace the exam, final, or AP test. This app includes access to over 60 new economics... $1.99

PPE for Investment Banking

Hi, i am applying to Oxford for PPE. My main area of interest is economics and I am strongly interested in a career in investment banking, but I would like to keep my options open, hence PPE. My question is whether doing PPE is a good degree for investment banking or will I be at a disadvantage to people studying economics at places such...

Warwick or Durham?

Hello guys!!! I really have NO idea whether to choose Warwick over Durham or Durham over Warwick. The course I have chosen in both unis is PPE. I would appreciate it if you let me know what you believe! Thanks in advance, and good luck with your choices (or studies).

Looking for Accommodation?

Hello! Are you looking to live in London from the 1st July onwards? Then you have found your man! The following universities are in the vicinity of iQ Shoreditch Student Accommodation: UAL BPP University College City University London University of East London Goldsmiths University University of Greenwich Imperial College King's College L...

Secondary Maths Applicants

Hi, I just need some general advice about applying for Maths courses in a few months time, bearing in mind I am from a school with little guidance and a low turnover of university applicants. I am studying Maths, Further Maths, Biology and History at A level, although near enough self-teaching Further with a couple of sessions a week help...

Looking for Accommodation in London?

Hello! Are you looking to live in London from the 1st July onwards? Then you have found your man! The following universities are in the vicinity of iQ Shoreditch Student Accommodation: UAL BPP University College City University London University of East London Goldsmiths University University of Greenwich Imperial College King's College L...

Economics or Finance and Banking without IB economics?

Hi everybody, my question is: Do I have any chance to get into economics or Finance Banking at university, if I do not have economics in my IB subjects? Also, most of the universities require HL in maths for economics... but for example Birmingham or Essex do not. my subjects: Maths SL (6/7) Bio SL German SL Engl HL History HL Czech HL th...

Sixth form Economics Further Reading

Hi, I have never learned economics before, but I am very eager to learn it. As I was young, I liked to play around with numbers, but my affection towards social sciences (especially history) grew as I grew up, and economics was a course that entertained both my desire towards numbers and societal problems. I am in the Year 11, and since o...

Durham or Warwick? I urgently need your opinion, guys!

Hello guys!!! I really have NO idea whether to choose Warwick over Durham or Durham over Warwick. The course I have chosen in both unis is PPE. I would appreciate it if you let me know what you believe! Thanks in advance, and good luck with your choices (or studies).

the persective of EPAIS in Warwick

I have got an offer of EPAIS(Economics, Politics and International Studies) in Warwick Uni. May anyone tell me the perspective of this course? I want to apply for Phd in economics or finance after my undergraduate courses, so is the economics side in this programme intensive enough and respectable for me to pursue those sort of PhD? Or al...

LSE UMS+ retakes?!

I know there are plenty of post about those things but I will still ask just to make it awkward. Basically I am now in upper sixth and I want to apply to LSE for Economics BSc. But my UMS scores for Maths and Further Maths are terrible! Absolutely terrible especially for S1 and S2. I thought Statistics are essential for the course and I g...

How diverse is Durham University?

Hey guys! I currently hold an offer to read Chemistry at Durham University, and I am worried about there being a lack of diversity there. I live in London, and I am constantly surrounded by people from different backgrounds. How would you describe the diversity at Durham?...

How to use the WHERE clause in T-SQL

The "a.form" condition in the WHERE clause is not being met in the following query. That's regardless of whatever form that is used, for example, even if form=1 all students of economics in form 4 are displayed as result of the query. SELECT a.Form, c.AcademicYear, b.SubjectName, b.UserID, b.Password, c.

Would it be crazy to go to Queen's Belfast over Durham for a master's?

I have offers from both but my girlfriend just got into Queen's for dentistry so will be there for 5 years. I live in England so obviously it will be long-distance. Also, the fees for Belfast are £2000 less. The course content is the same - I have no preference. However, I think Durham is a nicer city and can imagine myself fitting in mor...

Should I do economics or geography at A-level?

I will be commencing A-levels in September and I chose to do French, politics, English language and economics. However due to a clerical error when inputting the student's choices, instead of economics I was put down to do philosophy and ethics. This has caused my actual choices to clash, meaning I can not study economics. I think that if...

Graduate Diploma Economics University of London

Hello everyone, I need to know if any of you have taken this course and if it is any good: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk...a tes-economics I can't find anything on it. Really want to do economics but can't afford much. I want to know if this course is worth doing. Thanks...

Which university for insurance?

OK, so I’m brand new here, but I’m really stuck on what university to put as my insurance. My firm will be Cambridge, and my choice of insurance is between Warwick, Bristol, Durham (University College), and Bath. This is important, because to be honest I’m probably going to end up at my insurance. Warwick probably has the next best reputa...

Housing advice in Durham

Hi guys I´m an erasmus student from Spain who´s coming next september to Durham. I´m currently checking some houses and, although I find that the rents are somewhat expensive, I think there are a few good offers. I know nothing about Durham and I´ve never been to the north of England so I ask you for some advice: Is there any sketchy neig...