Soleron said:
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Scoobes said:
Do you have the option of repeating the Maths module you failed in? It's amazing the difference a year can make, but obviously it's give you more work next year. Or alternatively, the whole year?
Neither are allowed at my university, unfortunately. Almost anywhere else in the UK it would be allowed.
It might also be worth looking at changing degree course to a related field that might be better suited to you (I know plenty of people that did this). I always assumed you'd end up in one of the engineering fields considering your posts on CPU/GPUs.
Yes, engineering would have been less mathematical I guess. I don't really know what happened, my school and first year uni grades in physics and especially maths were very good. There was no indication until this year that I shouldn't have taken physics.
Which Universities are we talking about here?
I'm going to Cambridge right now, the one I'm considering changing to is Sheffield which has mid-level entry requirements and reputation. My parents don't want me to give up the Cambridge name but I'd be happier elsewhere I think.
Most universities should have science essay writing guidelines. I remember in my first year I didn't, but I now know that they were available if you inquire. Check the module though, they may have an Introduction lecture/seminar to guide you through the process.I don't think employers really care which modules you take as long as you have the required base knowledge needed and the required grade (usually 2.1 or above if you want to stay in the field). In that respect, the relevancy of your final year project is the only thing they'll probably look at in any detail. So, I'd suggest going for the easier module. I did Japanese in my second year when I know I suck at languages and came to regret the decision.
True. I will ask my tutor if there are any resources like that he knows of.
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Cambridge is pretty impressive and needless to say, one of (probably the) best university for Physics. From what people who've been to Cambridge have told me, it sounds like the undergrad course are a lot of hard work compared to other UK universities, even the other Russell group uni's. If you think you can stick with it and get a reasonable grade next year then I'd suggest you stick with it because the Cambridge degree will do wonders for your early career prospects.
Having said that, I think Sheffield has a decent reputation in Physics so I wouldn't discount moving if you find you're really struggling and believe moving would enable you to get a 1st/2.1.
Have you thought about what you're going to do afterwards? Do you think you'll do a post-grad degree/PhD?
