DCU Freshers 2015/2016

AKeenan348

Leitrim96 wrote: »

Really don't know what to expect as it was my second option and haven't looked into it in massive detail

Hiya,

I did a lot of research for courses during last year. Chose to avoid this course, because the amount of exams. There's at least 10 exams, not counting the optional modules. U should take look at the past exam papers on every page for all your modules.

Leitrim96

AKeenan348 wrote: »

Hiya,

I did a lot of research for courses during last year. Chose to avoid this course, because the amount of exams. There's at least 10 exams, not counting the optional modules. U should take look at the past exam papers on every page for all your modules.

10 exams?! Damn it! Do you have a link for these as I can't find them. Thank you.

AKeenan348

Leitrim96 wrote: »

10 exams?! Damn it! Do you have a link for these as I can't find them. Thank you.

Yeah, sure thing. Don't want to make you nervous, but the Course looks really intense. I have a friend on the course, in her fourth year and she said 'Don't put yourself under pressure by aiming for distinctions. So when I seen the exams for myself, I completely changed direction to what I was going to do.
It's nine exams in the core modules, but you're expected to pick a few optional ones as well. Which ones all depend on the way you want your career path to go. My friend had a total of 12 exams. But they break them into semesters. Six in January, six in May, So you won't have them all in one go. When you see the list for the modules, the exam weight is in the column to the right.

I would give you the link, but Boards won't let me post links. So I'll give you directions instead.

Log onto DCU homepage, then 'Study at DCU' in the menu at the top of the page, and 'Undergraduate Programmes' in the drop down menu. When the page changes, click DCU Business School. When you find your course in that list,
Click it. Read down through what it says, but look for a link that says 'View the subjects currently taught on this course (2014-2015)'. It's on the page twice. In the section for Programme Learning Goals and the last line on the page about the course. Click the link, and a page will come up for all your modules. Each module in the list is a link, telling you learning outcomes, exam weights, assignments, etc. after you click any of the module links, at the top of the page, the next link you look for, is 'Online Module Resources', no matter which module you click. When that page comes up, the link for past exam papers is in that first paragraph. If the modules has exams attached to them they'll have the exam papers posted on those pages for the modules. From what I made out, they have exam papers going back the past ten years or more, for most of the modules. All the exams is in the same place for each course. I found them a huge help in deciding my course. Good luck. I hope you find your course is for you. I'm a new student at DCU as well. International Relations. Hope the advice helps.

Leitrim96

AKeenan348 wrote: »

Yeah, sure thing. Don't want to make you nervous, but the Course looks really intense. I have a friend on the course, in her fourth year and she said 'Don't put yourself under pressure by aiming for distinctions. So when I seen the exams for myself, I completely changed direction to what I was going to do.
It's nine exams in the core modules, but you're expected to pick a few optional ones as well. Which ones all depend on the way you want your career path to go. My friend had a total of 12 exams. But they break them into semesters. Six in January, six in May, So you won't have them all in one go. When you see the list for the modules, the exam weight is in the column to the right.

I would give you the link, but Boards won't let me post links. So I'll give you directions instead.

Log onto DCU homepage, then 'Study at DCU' in the menu at the top of the page, and 'Undergraduate Programmes' in the drop down menu. When the page changes, click DCU Business School. When you find your course in that list,
Click it. Read down through what it says, but look for a link that says 'View the subjects currently taught on this course (2014-2015)'. It's on the page twice. In the section for Programme Learning Goals and the last line on the page about the course. Click the link, and a page will come up for all your modules. Each module in the list is a link, telling you learning outcomes, exam weights, assignments, etc. after you click any of the module links, at the top of the page, the next link you look for, is 'Online Module Resources', no matter which module you click. When that page comes up, the link for past exam papers is in that first paragraph. If the modules has exams attached to them they'll have the exam papers posted on those pages for the modules. From what I made out, they have exam papers going back the past ten years or more, for most of the modules. All the exams is in the same place for each course. I found them a huge help in deciding my course. Good luck. I hope you find your course is for you. I'm a new student at DCU as well. International Relations. Hope the advice helps.

Thanks a million for that. That's a real help I appreciate it. I'm a little bit intimidated now by the course but I'm willing to work hard at things despite not being the best under pressure! Intense isn't too bad as long as difficulty is at a minimum

neonmaria

eimear kane wrote: »

Hi there have you got any accomodation in dublin yet? i wouldnt mind sharing either!

Hey I actually got offered on campus accommodation which was a massive surprise how about you did you find any?

AKeenan348

Leitrim96 wrote: »

Thanks a million for that. That's a real help I appreciate it. I'm a little bit intimidated now by the course but I'm willing to work hard at things despite not being the best under pressure! Intense isn't too bad as long as difficulty is at a minimum

No worries. Glad to help. Ah, don't be intimidated. You'll be fine. There's a huge amount of support through the campus. Have plenty of contact with your personal tutor and attend all your classes and lectures. Pay attention to feedback. There'll be help, if you find it difficult. Do the work and study like hell, and if you work your arse off, you'll have some great opportunities, when you graduate. It'll be really worth the hard work. That's what I'm telling myself, anyway. Good luck

Hackin

Hi i made this boards account after seeing so much other people attending dcu computer applications. I am starting computer applications in two weeks and am staying in accommodation called Student Gateway Village, anyone else doing the same as me?

war2k10

Hackin wrote: »

Hi i made this boards account after seeing so much other people attending dcu computer applications. I am starting computer applications in two weeks and am staying in accommodation called Student Gateway Village, anyone else doing the same as me?

Yep me too, its supposed to be a good enough place what do you think of it ?

Hackin

war2k10 wrote: »

Yep me too, its supposed to be a good enough place what do you think of it ?

Never seen gateway, kinda just booked it cos im desperate, hopefully its good.

war2k10

Hackin wrote: »

Never seen gateway, kinda just booked it cos im desperate, hopefully its good.

It's suppose to be fairly good anyone I know that was there said its great craic

Hackin

war2k10 wrote: »

It's suppose to be fairly good anyone I know that was there said its great craic

Do they group first years together?

war2k10

Hackin wrote: »

Do they group first years together?

Emm I'm not too sure about that suppose we will find out

neonmaria

I got my orientation schedule and might have to miss one of the slots do you think it would matter?

Peregrine

neonmaria wrote: »

I got my orientation schedule and might have to miss one of the slots do you think it would matter?

Which one is it?

neonmaria

Peregrine wrote: »

Which one is it?

It just says the hub

Hyperboi_G

Just wondering is there a Facebook group I could join for business studies freshers? It would be nice to know people going in on the first day

Louiseh714

I just completed first year studying bachelor of education in pats and I want to transfer to the accounting and finance course in dcu and I am just wondering if I have the necessary requirements should it be possible? How many places are available? If really appreciate some feedback:)

Hackin

Louiseh714 wrote: »

I just completed first year studying bachelor of education in pats and I want to transfer to the accounting and finance course in dcu and I am just wondering if I have the necessary requirements should it be possible? How many places are available? If really appreciate some feedback:)

You might want to contact dcu or cao for the answer to that mate.

Kremin

2 weeks :-)

Hackin

Have any of you got the welcoming package in the post, mine hasnt arrived yet :S

Kremin

Hackin wrote: »

Have any of you got the welcoming package in the post, mine hasnt arrived yet :S

A lot of people say around september 2nd or after.
They wait until after round 2 I guess?

AKeenan348

Kremin wrote: »

A lot of people say around september 2nd or after.
They wait until after round 2 I guess?

Hackin wrote: »

Have any of you got the welcoming package in the post, mine hasnt arrived yet :S

I already have mine. They've been rolling them out from the start of the third week of August. It's says on the DCU website to contact the Registry office, if you don't have the pack by the 4th, so it should arrive from tomorrow onwards.

Kremin

AKeenan348 wrote: »

I already have mine. They've been rolling them out from the start of the third week of August. It's says on the DCU website to contact the Registry office, if you don't have the pack by the 4th, so it should arrive from tomorrow onwards.

Cool thanks, 2 weeks till we start! What course are you in if you don't mind me asking?

term1001

Just got my pack today, Not too much info in it though. Most important things are your email and password along with your timetable for orientation week.

Hackin

term1001 wrote: »

Just got my pack today, Not too much info in it though. Most important things are your email and password along with your timetable for orientation week.

I got mine today aswell

Cowboyy

term1001 wrote: »

Just got my pack today, Not too much info in it though. Most important things are your email and password along with your timetable for orientation week.

Hackin wrote: »

I got mine today aswell

Does it say anything about that you have to bring the paper itself to orientation or anything like that? reason i'm wondering is because i need to get to dublin latest next week monday so i can look for accommodation but i don't want to leave without the paper in case i need the physical copy. I don't live in ireland either so once i leave i wont be returning home

AKeenan348

Kremin wrote: »

Cool thanks, 2 weeks till we start! What course are you in if you don't mind me asking?

No worries. Yeah, can't wait. No, I don't mind. I got International Relations. What course you get?

Kremin

AKeenan348 wrote: »

No worries. Yeah, can't wait. No, I don't mind. I got International Relations. What course you get?

Actuarial Maths, got my welcome pack today, only in two days of orientation

term1001

Cowboyy wrote: »

Does it say anything about that you have to bring the paper itself to orientation or anything like that? reason i'm wondering is because i need to get to dublin latest next week monday so i can look for accommodation but i don't want to leave without the paper in case i need the physical copy. I don't live in ireland either so once i leave i wont be returning home

I can't look at it right now because I'm out but I don't think there was anything we physically needed to bring. I'll post again when I get home but you could easily take all the stuff they give you to Dublin as it is only the size of an envelope.

exovoomnia

Is anyone else unable to log in to their DCU account?