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R. B

4:39

How many days do students normally study at the uni. Is it every day

Molly

4:40

@Lucy - anywhere from sharing a flat between 2 to a flat between 12. Typically it's probably about 4-6 people though - there were always exactly 5 of us in all my uni houses! It's usually cheaper to live with more people, but there is a limit to that, so it;s more about the number that you'd feel comfortable with :)

James Leslie

4:40

@R.B it really varies from course to course. Teaching hours can be 9am-5pm every day on some courses, on others it can be 10 hours per week across 5 days! do remember though that you are expected to get on with self-study when outside of formal teaching sessions

Matthew

4:41

Hi @Eleanor. Yes, definitely, but its 'worth' may be less obvious to determine than a course with a more direct application, like Law for example. You're more likely to develop transferable skills through a course like History, unless you want to continue working in that area of course. Anything can be 'useful' but it really depends what you want to use it for and how you are able to frame the skills you have learnt. I think if you're interested in it then it's definitely 'worthwhile'.

Ruqqaya

4:41

is it true everyone is suitable to go uni and it will be a good choice for them

A.S

4:42

The entry requirements for a degree in computer science is A level maths and A level computer science but how hard would it be if you only had A level maths without any previous computer science knowledge?

Haaroon

4:42

@Guest it depends on your grading profile/what sort of grades you are predicted, And also what the grade requirements are of your firm choice. Ideally your insurance choice should have lower requirements than your firm

Kelsey W

4:42

I want to move to uni with my partner but they wont be studying at uni; is there any way we could move into accomodation together?

Ebrima J

4:42

Does Business and management need A Level maths or does it depend on the uni

James Leslie

4:43

@Kelsey you wouldn't be able to stay in university accomodation but there's lots of private rented property that you could select

Molly

4:43

@A.S - the entry requirements for Comp Sci degrees are typically Maths OR Computing A Level, not both, as many colleges don't offer a computing a level. Leeds for example is AAA including Maths or Computing

Anon

4:44

what if the number i feel comfortable with is 0

Haaroon

4:44

@Ebrima it would depend on the university. You would need a good grade in GCSE Maths or A level Maths for that kind of course. I'd advise checking out the entry requirements on the websites of the universities you are interested in

Hadia

4:44

What a-levels are preferable to study law llb?

Molly

4:44

@Anon - studio flats (just for 1 person) do exist, but they're SUPER expensive, so proceed with caution!

R. B

4:44

I'm kind of worried about how you pay back student debt

Matthew

4:45

Hi @Ruqqaya. That's a very hard question to answer, but the answer is probably no, university won't be the right choice for everyone and you should definitely make sure that you've thought very hard about your reasons for applying. If there's another clear option you want to take definitely don't discount it, but make sure that it's something that is long term as it will always be harder to go back to Uni later on...

Gurpreet B

4:45

For medicine/dentistry, does the BMAT form heavily as part of the basis for entry to the course, or is it more focused around your personal statement?

James Leslie

4:46

@Hadia Two of your A-levels must be in traditional academic subjects to study Law at the University of Leeds - our website has a list of those https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/3010/law-llb

Guest

4:46

Is student accommodation generally cheaper or more expensive than private rentals?

Ebrima J

4:47

@Haroon ok thank you

Guest

4:47

what if only one of them is a traditional a-level to study law?

Haaroon

4:48

@Gurpreet, the BMAT, personal statement, your GCSE grades, your predicted grades, your interview performance (if you get to that stage), are all taken into account

Imogen

4:48

Will you always get your own room or do you have to have roommates in student accommodation

Matthew

4:48

Hi @guest. It obviously depends on the type of private accommodation, but student accommodation is generally the more expensive option. There are plenty of other benefits though and cost shouldn't be your only consideration, it's a great option for that first step in first year...

James Leslie

4:48

@Guest - the table of subjects is quite extensive, it wont let me put it in this chat but I can send you a copy if you email us? We do ask for 2 so if you dont have 2 you would need to contact the admissions team to see if they could accept your qualifications for entry

Guest

4:48

Hi! Will we have events about the UCAS process? Also, when would these take place?

Kelsey W

4:49

My predicted a level grades are BBB, would it be suitable to apply for a course that requires ABB or should i stick to my predicted grades?

James Leslie

4:49

@Guest - YES :) Get Set For Uni Part 2 which takes place in Easter & May, still a little early in Feb to do this as the system hasn't been updated yet but we will cover this in great detail further into the programme

Harnaya A

4:49

Hi! Will we have events about the UCAS process? Also, when would these be?

James Leslie

4:50

@Harnaya - see above ^ :)

Harnaya A

4:50

sorry i sent the same question twice

James Leslie

4:50

@Harnaya - no problem :)

Imogen

4:50

Do you ever have to have a roommate in student accommodation?

Haaroon

4:50

@Imogen, you will always have your own private room. You'll be sharing a flat with students, so you'll have a communal kitchen, and may be shared bathroom id toy don't go for the en suite option

Guest

4:51

since we're approaching the end i have a demand instead of a question. please watch superstore on netflix. thank u :)

Molly

4:52

@RB - Student loan debt is totally different to any other debt you will encounter at any point in your life - it doesn't affect your credit rating, you don't have to pay it back until you're earning a certain amount of money, and even then you might not pay all of it back, as it gets wiped after 30 years. Currently you don't pay back any of your student loan until you're earning £26,575 a year, and even then it's only 9% of any money you earn OVER that amount. So if you walk out of uni into a job with a salary of £27,565 (£1000 over the threshold), you'd only pay back £90 across the whole year! It also comes out of your salary before you even receive it, so it's really more like tax and national insurance payments than it is debt. I haven't paid any of mine back yet, and I'm in a full time job! I hope this is a little bit reassuring :)

James Leslie

4:52

@Guest - always looking for new TV suggestions, especially in lockdown - is it good? Im working my way through multiple crime dramas at the moment lol

R. B

4:52

So if you decide to live in the campus wold you have your own room

James Leslie

4:52

@R.B - yes :)

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