Im studying English Literature, how hard is it to gain a first? also I heard that you have to get atleast a 2:1 in your second year to be able to get a first overall.
2007-02-27 02:13:16 · 6 answers · asked by Chief1234 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hi!
I've got a first class honours degree. I found out at the end of my first year that if I continued as I was I was on the way to a first. Trouble was, with that knowledge, it put tremendous pressure on me for the rest of the course.
I guess the key for me (and I'm not especially academic) was to immerse myself TOTALLY in the work. I did have to give up a hell of a lot - had virtually NO social life for 2 years & needed a lot of help & support to find the time to do the work fully but I was working full time at the time. I was VERY organised, especially when it came to doing the thesis. I had folders for everything & got through hundreds of highlighter pens!
Was it worth the flog? In honesty, I wish I'd enjoyed it more & not put myself under the pressure to get a first but there was a sense of achievement at the end & I was proud that I had managed to get a degree at all - let alone a first!
Having attained a first - what difference does it make in the end. It's getting the degree that's important as unles you tell everyone you got a first, it doesn't matter! Good luck - but enjoy your studies.
2007-02-27 02:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most institutions operate on a system by which only 25% of your final mark is made up of the marks from your second year. The other 75% is what you achieve in your third year. This means that it is not necessary to achieve a 2:1 in yr2 to achieve a first overall. How hard is it to get a first? Well for some it will be harder than others but most unis expect a 70+% average to give a first.
2007-02-27 12:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by samantha_b_mcgregor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to give such a poor answer, but it depends very much on the institution, the course (as in what it consisted of) and the way it is assessed (i.e. dissertation, exam and so on)
I would imagine, English Lit (like the philosophy degree I took) is about the ability to express yourself well and put forward complicated ideas in a straightforward and concise manner. My advice would be to know plenty of brilliant references, key works and famous names (if all else fails, make up a reference like D. Snith, English Literiture; a concise review, 1979, Macmillan Press - it looks credible)
And if it is an exam, plan it and use of your time, and Never Ever waffle aimlessly.
The rest, I leave to you
2007-02-27 10:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Caffeine Fiend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Key aspects of getting a 1st.
1 Serious dedication to your course, must have a strong interest in the subject to start with.
2. Be naturally bright academically
3. Devote your entire free time spending in the library reading around your subject.
4. Constantly seek advice before you hand in your assignment or project from your tutor on how you can improve on it before handing it in.
2007-02-27 10:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by Dee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you organise your study time carefully and fulfill all your asignments on time and as fully as possible it should be a
doddle.You would even have time for socialising.Do your best always and aim for the top score every time.
2007-02-27 10:41:06 · answer #5 · answered by HELEN LOOKING4 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i got a first in my my degree..
stop thinking about it... that's how you get it...
2007-02-27 10:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by irene p 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋