MA International Journalism: Cardiff or Brunel???

Hy!!! I really need help about which uni is the best for a courses in MAIJ... I have been accepted in both but i really don't know what to do :( Is Brunel better than Cardiff for journalism and the fact that Brunel is near London does make a difference for the courses? Thank you...

MA in Broadcast Journalism, Cardiff or Nottingham Trent?

I have a choice between studying at Cardiff and Trent. Does anyone know which is the better course/ is more likely to get me the best start in my career. Thanks in advance I'm really stumped...

Journalism as a BA or MA?

I'm currently picking my undergrad uni courses and I was wondering if it is better to go straight into an undergraduate course in Journalism/broadcast journalism or is it more credible to do a subject like English literature or Law, and then go on to do a postgraduate in Journalism. I really want to get stuck into a journalism degree ASAP...

Cardiff Blues sign Filo Paulo, Samoan international lock

Cardiff Blues have confirmed the signing of Samoa international lock Filo Paulo from Auckland. At 6ft 6in and 19 stone, the Wellington-born player will add physical depth to the Blues' pack.

Goldsmiths vs. City for MA in Journalism

Hi! I am a student from the United States and I've been accepted to both Goldsmiths and City University (International program) for an MA in Journalism. As someone who is not living in the UK, it's difficult for me to tell which program is best. Any help would be greatly appreciated!...

Cardiff want ex-Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou

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A confused international student

hi guys, I'm from india and I have got conditional offers from the law schools of: Cardiff University, Kent University and Lancaster University. Newcastle and Qmul rejected me and i really wanted to get into QMUL. Since i'm only left with three options, i'm very confused. After QMUL, I really wanted to go to the Cardiff University as it s...

Nottingham vs cardiff

Hi :) So I'm wondering if anyone can help me with this decision: I have offers to study medicine at Cardiff and Nottingham. I'm a European student and have no links to the UK so I don't know either city well. I'm really attracted to both unis but for different reasons. I think Nottingham's campus is gorgeous and everything is all in the o...

LCF MA Interviews

I've searched on the forum for other people applying for postgrad study at LCF (and/or CSM) but got totally confused so have attempted a new thread.. I have an interview tomorrow for MA Fashion Journalism at LCF, can anyone tell me what to expect in the interview process? I've also applied to CSM for Fashion Journalism, has anyone had int...

Cardiff uni- operating department practice 2013

Just wandering if there's anyone on here applying to Cardiff for ODP in 2013? If so, anyone been through interview and assessments and still waiting on a reply? Cardiff is my top choice, if I end up there would be lovely to meet people before I go :-)...

Journalism Course at Sheffield Hallam

Hi! Has anyone applied for the journalism course starting in September 2013? Want to find other people haha!...

Postgraduate Journalism courses

Hiya, haven't really posted in this forum before, so please be kind lol... Basically, I'm interested in doing an MA or some other Postgraduate course in Journalism, to act as a platform for getting into that as a career. I've come to this idea pretty late, so I haven't really had a chance to get into student journalism and the sorts of th...

Brunel lenient

Hi Guys I have firmed choice Sussex(AAC or ABB) and insured Brunel (BBB) for computer systems engineering. I think I will not get the grades for the conditional, I think I will get A for maths, B for ICT and a D for business. However I have completed Btec level 3 National Award Business and got Distinction* but this was not included in th...

Cardiff could move for Jamie Mackie

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Pharmacy interview at Cardiff. HELP PLEASE!

Hey, I have an interview at Cardiff next Wednesday (20th march) and I'm not really sure what to expect. Has anyone else had an interview at Cardiff? If so what was it like? Could anyone help me out and suggest things to learn/prepare for? Thanks...

Sheffield or Cardiff?

So I have offers from Cardiff, Sheffield, Bath and Surrey to study chemistry. Cardiff and Sheffield are the two that really appealed to me but now I have no idea where I should go. I liked both towns and it seems that sheffield may be slightly better for the course. Anyone have experience of the general student life at these unis? Or anyt...

Is Exeter any good for engineering?

I am in a bit of situation, basically I have got all 5 offers for Mechanical Engineering and I have narrowed it down to either Exeter or Cardiff. Both seem to awesome universities with good facilities and filled with student stuff to do and I am sure that I will have a great time which ever one I go to. I am tending towards Exeter but I a...

Journalism and Cultural Media Studies entry requirements?

Oh hey hey :) I'm new to the student room and applying to study at Cardiff in 2014, however I'm a little unclear on their admissions process. It clearly states under the entry requirements that their requirements are AAB at a-level and at least a B in English at GSCE. It also briefly mentions that they consider other students studying voc...

Glasgow, Greenwich or Brunel?

I have no clue which university to choose. They all have their good and bad points, but I simply cant decide which to go for! I'll give you a little background quickly. I'm Lorena and I am a UK citizen, but considered Intl. because my secondary school qualifications are Canadian. Therefore have to pay the overseas fees which are extortion...

UCLAN Journalism

Just wanted to see if there's anyone on this thread doing a Journalism course at UCLAN. If so, which one? Also, has anyone doing this course applied for accommodation? I'm iQ Kopa flat 81:)...

Brunel Leniency - Scared wont achieve the grade.

I have got an offer to do Computer systems engineering in Brunel university. The offer states that I achieve BBB in A levels, however i think I will get aa E for A level business. I have completed Btec level 3 in business studies with an Distinction*. So would I be rejected or accepted?...

Interview for broadcast journalism BA at London city university

Hi guys and girls, Im a newbie.… just got an interview at London city university for their journalism BA.. They sent me a email about what to expect on the day I have copy and pasted You will be interviewed by a member of our teaching staff to talk about the course and your studies in general and there will be a selection test. The test w...

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Compromising uni to stay with my girlfriend?

In a really hard situation here. My girlfriend and I have been together for over a year and of course I would love to stay with her. She's going to Cardiff uni, and where I do have an offer to go there I really want to go to Sheffield as its better for my course (Chemistry) and the town just appealed to me more. So should I go to cardiff?...

Cardiff Uni accommodation allocation

I applied for accommodation toady at Cardiff University with Talybont south as my first choice. How likely is it, I will get a place here?...

Cardiff voting on whether to quit NUS

From the Daily Post A UNION representing more than seven million UK students could be dealt a significant blow today if learners at Wales’ leading university vote to sever ties. Cardiff University Students’ Union is holding a referendum on its future affiliation with the National Union of Students (NUS), which serves more than 300,000 stu...

MSc Molecular Medicine

I received my confirmation for Molecular Medicine MSc at Brunel today. So was wondering if we have anyone on here that is either doing this course already and can maybe give some info. on it, or someone who is also going to be starting in september with me? How many days a week are you required to attend? And how is the research project m...

How lenient are Cardiff??

Heyy, so I've got a conditional offer for occupational therapy at Cardiff which is ABB. I'm likely to only get ABC because biology is a horrible subject and I'm not the best at it. Do people tend to get in if their grades are lower than offered? I'm deferring for next year if that makes a difference :) please let me know - kind of worried...

International Grad Entry to Medicine

Hi! Firstly thanks for hosting a live Q&A session :) I am an international student with a non science undergrad degree from a UK university. I know the entry to this programme is very competitive and even more so for international applicants. I cannot find much information for international admission and was wondering how many internation...

Dirk Kuyt will reject any offer to join Cardiff

Former Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt will reject any approach from newly-promoted Cardiff. The 32-year-old has been linked with a move this summer from Fenerbahce.

Firming Biosciences at Cardiff University? Take a look over here!

Hey guys and girls, ladies and gents, I'm part of the Biosciences* Committee at Cardiff. I did a Preliminary Year this year and am joining yourselves as a first year Biology student come September. The Committee have asked me to help settle freshers into the society and make sure everything's spick and span. To this end I've created a fac...

Foundation Degrees at Cardiff met

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knows the estimated cost of a 2 year foundation degree at cardiff met...is it just the same 7000ish as a regular BA degree?...

Where should I do Pharmacy- Cardiff, or UEA?

Hello! I am totally stuck between Cardiff and UEA to do Pharmacy. These are my top two choices and I really like both universities! I have the same offer from both, and I have already met the conditions of both offers so the university I firm will be the one I go to. If you are a student at either of these universities or doing Pharmacy a...

Cardiff City go back to black with colour change after criticism following kit launch

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Cardiff City stand on brink of promotion to Premier League

After so many near misses and Wembley tears and threats of financial oblivion, Cardiff City can seal their place in the Premier League next season tonight.

Cardiff or Leeds?

Hi guys I got conditional offers from both Cardiff university and University of Leeds. I was wondering which one is better in terms of teaching quality, modules and lecturers. Thank you so much!...

Peter Whittingham: Cardiff have got to get promotion against Charlton

For a moment Peter Whittingham seems unsure. The Cardiff City midfielder can’t quite decide whether the second or third party was more galling, but eventually he has an answer.

Brunel or Queen Mary?

Hi guys. I am Afraaz from India. I am considering to do my bachelors in a good university in London. I have applied via UCAS, and have received offers from Brunel and Queen Mary so far. Now I am in a fix as to which univ to choose. Even after extensive research on the internet, I am unable to arrive at a conclusion. Can somebody please he...

Are these A-Levels good for a career in journalism?

I'm currently in year 11 about to finish my GCSE's and I'm deciding what A-Levels to do. I would like to study journalism at university (I'm very sure about that) and I wanted to know if these A-Levels are good options for my chosen career; 1) Combined English lit and lang 2) Geography 3) Spanish 4) Sociology I think sociology would be th...

anyone interested in writing/journalism?

So basically I've messed up my AS's pretty badly. I'm pretty sure I want to go into journalism and hopefully once I've got my results I can start looking for work experience at local newspapers or wherever I can get anything really. But I've noticed a lot of them want experience and of course examples of your work, so my plan is to set up...