PGCE English Nottingham 2013/2014

Hello, I thought I'd start a thread for English PGCE students starting this September. It would be nice to get to know a few people before we start, so feel free to message me and add me on facebook. Hope to hear from some of you soon. :) x...

Goldsmiths or KCL for PGCE? Teach First?

Im thinking about applying for the PGCE in English at these two universities. Can any current students give me some opinions on the course? Also, if anyone knows which other unis are great for the PGCE in English, i'd be very grateful! I also would like any information on the Teach First experience. Can I apply to both the PGCE and the Te...

PGCE starting September 2013

Heyyy, anyone else got their interviews for the PGCE yet ? Got my interview for Secondary English (11-18) on the 27th feb ! Anyone who had interviews last year/already this year for the PGCE got any tips for the day ? Seems like a pretty jam packed schedule ! :)...

PGCE MFL or PGCE POST 16 COMPULSORY?

I'm leaning towards the MFL...But just wondering would I still be able to teach English at secondary school if I did the MFL or the post 16? I know with the post 16 you get QTLS instead of QTS.... Also...if I was to move to Aus in the future...would they accept the PGCE in MFL OR the post 16 or would they prefer you specialised in the sub...

So the 2012 Primary PGCE journey is about to begin...

Hello, I am starting my primary PGCE on Monday. I am nervous, scared and excited all rolled into one. I am doubting myself and my ability, but deep down i know that i will survive. I think its the 'unknown' and lots of other posts detailing how tough the next year or so is going to be that is playing on my mind. I thought i'd start a new...

How strict is Nottingham on Grades?

I have been offered a place on the English Studies course at Nottingham on the basis of getting AAA, however I am worrying that I will only achieve AAB so am wondering if there is any lee-way (though I am doubtful seeing as it's a popular course). Thanks...

Some concerns of a Nottingham firmer

Hi, I've chosen Nottingham as my firm choice to read joint English and History. However, I have some concerns in mind regarding life at Nottingham Uni. If my questions offend anyone, I do apologise in advance as they are not meant to. 1.I'm pretty conservative and rather often labelled as 'good' (not in a very positive way, unfortunately)...

Nottingham vs. Sheffield for English?

Hello all, I know there are hundreds of these "can't decide" discussions but I am genuinely REALLY struggling to choose between these two universities, and with Nottingham starting to dish out accommodation offers I'm really feeling the pressure to make a decision to have the best chance of getting good accommodation! My dilemma is, that...

UEA History PGCE 2013

Hey!!! Thought I would start this thread for everybody whose starting the History PGCE at UEA in September! Would be lovely to chat to you all!xxx...

May not get a PGCE place this year, though passed my English QTS

Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone knows the answer to this. I had an interview at my first choice of uni (Exeter) and after taking so long in contacting me, they decided to reject me and send me on to my next choice. As that choice was completely full, they sent me off to my third choice who also rejected me. I'm now awaiting to hear...

Roehampton PGCE 2013/14

This is a PGCE thread for those starting Roehampton in September 2013. I'll be starting a Primary PGCE (specialising in Key Stage 2 but from what I gather it's a general PGCE and you choose what to specialise in when there) and will likely be living in halls :-)...

PGCE: Solicitor Hoping to Teach Primary

Hi all, I am a very mature PGCE candidate of mid thirties and am working full time as a solicitor. I am worried about the fact that I don't have heaps of education experience and have only been able to get a week in a school (due to not being able to take holiday) before applying for my PGCE primary a few weeks ago (I do have more lined u...

Advice on university choice.

OK, so I applied to do Chemical Engineering at Nottingham - who states offers of AAA-AAB - and Manchester who only give AAA offers. I knew that I wanted to firm Manchester's AAA offer but was hoping for an AAB from Nottingham to insure them but instead they instead gave me an AAA. Thing is, I'd still really like to put Nottingham as my in...

Nottingham trent clifton campus 2013

Hi :) Who else is starting in September and will be on Clifton Campus? Or has anyone booked accommodation at Peverell? I'm on the 1st floor, Block G and I'll be studying English Linguistics. Thought it might be nice to speak to each other or help each other out on here and I couldn't find a thread that was already there for this :)...

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Is Cass better than Nottingham?

Hi I currently have offers from - Nottingham uni Ba/Bsc Economics Cass business school Bcs investment and financial risk management I wish to know which university will be better the attend, Nottingham is consistently ranked within the top 10 for economics and is part of the Russell group whereas Cass is not. I wish to break into investme...

Sixth form English combined/English language and literature

My school offers english combined as well as english literature. I enjoy english in general but thought I might slightly prefer the language Alevel. However I've been told that it is not considered to be as strong an Alevel and english literature on its own by universities. Does anyone know if this is true? Thanks :D...

University of East Anglia (UEA) Primary PGCE Anyone?

Hi :) I've got an interview at UEA for an early years PGCE on the 8th of March, has anyone else had an interview/offer for a pgce at uea? I'd love to hear from others? also don't really know the area and the UEA campus looks about 10 times bigger than my current unis, So just a bit scared!! edited - just read not allowed to ask about inte...

Pgce and undergraduate degree

Hello :) was wondering if anyone could answer this for me. Is it possible to apply for both a PGCE and an Undergraduate primary teaching degree at the same time? I just don't want to limit myself as PGCE's are so competetive its hard to get into (i also already have a degree!) thanks!...

Portsmouth or Nottingham Trent?

Ive got a conditional offer to do politics from portsmouth and nottingham trent. I've never been to either of these cities and have no idea what the cities are like. I've heard that nottingham is great in terms of its nightlife but reputation wise i think portsmouth is better than nottingham trent. For the course itself, portsmouth seems...

Leeds or York St John Primary PGCE

Hello Applying for primary PGCE this year and just wondering if anyone has any experience of getting into University of Leeds and York St John. Can't decide which order to put them in and which would be easier to get onto. I've heard York St John like people to have a year as a teaching assistant although it doesn't say this anywhere! I h...

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...

Norwich UEA PGCE 2013 - accommodation thread

Hey everyone, I have been accepted onto a PGCE Geography course in Norwich (UEA) starting September 2013.. Basically, this thread is about accommodation. Ideally, I am looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom flat with either 1 or 2 other people and would like it if it would be some other PGCE students who are in the same boat! So if you are interest...

Nottingham vs Cass

Hey guys, just wondering, which uni is better? So Cass - Management AAA vs Nottingham - Finance, Accounting & Management AAB. Or if I were to compare Cass - Investment and Financial Risk Management AAA vs Nottingham - Economics A*AA. Cass has a good reputation as the Business School, whereas Nottingham have a good reputation overall. So p...

I Feel So Depressed :(

First of all, sorry in advance for writing out my life story but I don't know who else to go to advice for :( I got the highest A-Level results in my year but was confused what to study. Since primary school, my strength has been English Literature. I got very good grades for it throughout schooling and my English teacher once pulled me a...

The "I'm starting School Direct in September 2013" thread.

There seems to be a PGCE thread and a Teach First thread but nothing for us School Direct people! I thought it might be good if we can share who we are, where we'll be training and what subject? Should be able to make some useful contacts :) I'm going to be doing School Direct MFL (Spanish and French) with a school in Southend Essex, gett...

Secondary PGCE 2013

Hi all... anybody else starting this September at Hull. I'm doing English and was hoping to meet a few other prospective lunatics before battle commences...

Nottingham Uni vs. Manchester Uni for LLB LAW

Hello. I am an international student who have applied to both Manchester Uni and Nottingham Uni for a law degree. I haven't been to the UK and finding it difficult to choose between the two. I've heard Nottingham is a smaller city and the cost of living is lower. Is that right? Which uni would you recommend for job prospects and reputatio...

Primary with english pgce interview edge hill

Hello, I've got an interview for primary education with English at Edge Hill University in April and I'm terrified! Has anyone else got/had and interview for this there? Any tips on how to prepare/what to expect?...

All the Summaries of An Anthology of Living English Prose B.A English BZU Multan

All the Summaries of An Anthology of Living English Prose B.A English BZU Multan The liberator (G. Allana) B.A English BZU Multan THREE DAYS TO SEE: (Helen Keller) B.A English BZU Multan Shooting an Elephant (George Orwell) B.A English BZU Multan Hunza Valley (Donald King) B.A English BZU Multan Muslims Community (Allama Iqbal) B.A Englis...

Birmingham v Nottingham

I've had my offers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham-both AAB-and really can't decide which one to firm. I live in Birmingham so UoB has it's clear advantages but I think it would be better for me as a person to move (Nottingham isn't exactly far anyway). But tbh, I'm more concerned about the course and th...

Is English same as english language

I'm entering my ucas details (in yr13) and on my certificates it says English, and English literature, I did aqa English b I think. But in the exams it was called English lit and English language In my ucas should I just enter it as English, will they know it actually means English language...

Secondary Modern Languages PGCE at UEA Sept 2013

I'm going to UEA in September to do an MFL PGCE - is anyone else going too?...

Is a PGCE equivalent to a PGDip

Hi, I am looking to make applications for Postgraduate Diploma courses, and have noticed on the university websites, that if you hold an equivalent qualification you could be charged international fees. As well as holding two undergraduate degrees, I also hold a PGCE (in Further Education) and was therefore wondering if the PGCE would be...

History: Northampton or Nottingham Trent?

I have applied to five Uni's and have narrowed them down and have my final two, Northampton and Nottingham Trent. I am debating which one to put as my firm, according to The Guardian Northampton is better but through word of mouth I have heard that Nottingham Trent is better. What are your opinions?...

nottingham birmingham liverpool for fashion

got unconditional offers from all 3 for fashion liked birmingham but maybe too spoon fed really hard interview at Nottingham and couldn't tell if they liked me or work but got offer next day really liked Liverpool as it felt like they were the underdogs but would go the extra mile anyone got any ideas Nottingham best on paper but it's not...

University of Nottingham / Newcastle University ?

Hello, I'm international student and I got an offer from Newcastle and Nottingham. I'm not sure which one is the best choice for me. I like Newcastle city more but University of Nottingham it's seem higher rankings in the World 72 by QS. Anyone have any advise for me ? Newcastle : BA Media communication and Culture Nottingham : BA Intern...

English A Level

I was thinking today about taking English Literature A Level. I had never really thought about it before but I found out today that we'd be studying The Great Gatsby, Arcadia and Hamlet. They sound really good and I know I'd enjoy it far more than Chemistry. How hard is English Lit, and what GCSE grade would you recommend I got if I wante...

University of Nottingham accommodation.

hey, I'm new here and have some questions. I really need your help... I'm an international student. Come from Taiwan. Firmed International Relations. Here comes the problem, should I live in the accommodation or rent a flat outside? cuz I found that there less choice in school's accommodation.... Or anyone can give me some suggestions? th...

How is Master in Public Administration in Nottingham Uni?

Just got an offer from Nottingham uni, is anyone studying there? Thanks:)...