Booklist help

[slothpomba]

For all the popular subjects (unless its tiny but probably even then) copies of the textbook are available in the library. I think it might even be some kind of rule. It really depends on the subject, for some, it'll be really handy to have the textbook around your house. For others, it's probably something you'll need to read every so often. I think for first year science subjects it is generally rather useful to have a textbook around your house (even if its a version old, it hardly matters)

Whatever you do though, don't buy them from the university bookshop. I made this mistake in my first year. Yes, it's extremely convenient, you can get all your books in one hit and be done with it but you are paying for that convenience.

I recommend to checkout http://www.booko.com.au if you want them new. It looks at maybe 30 different bookstore prices and shows you the cheapest one (includes book depository too, so, theres no sense in going direct to there, booko might show an even cheaper place).

If you want secondhand, google textsbooksexchange (cant be stuffed finding the website) or use monash marketplace.

[michak]

For all the popular subjects (unless its tiny but probably even then) copies of the textbook are available in the library. I think it might even be some kind of rule. It really depends on the subject, for some, it'll be really handy to have the textbook around your house. For others, it's probably something you'll need to read every so often. I think for first year science subjects it is generally rather useful to have a textbook around your house (even if its a version old, it hardly matters)

Whatever you do though, don't buy them from the university bookshop. I made this mistake in my first year. Yes, it's extremely convenient, you can get all your books in one hit and be done with it but you are paying for that convenience.

I recommend to checkout http://www.booko.com.au if you want them new. It looks at maybe 30 different bookstore prices and shows you the cheapest one (includes book depository too, so, theres no sense in going direct to there, booko might show an even cheaper place).

If you want secondhand, google textsbooksexchange (cant be stuffed finding the website) or use monash marketplace.

Hey I looked on that website you suggested to get the books cheaper. only thing is the books i need are all more expensive than if i buy them from the monash bookshop except my politics book which I can save about $25. Only thing is on the booklist it says i need this politics book and some access code, so my question is is the access code part of the book or separate?

Thanks, hope that makes sense

[SenriAkane]

Hey I looked on that website you suggested to get the books cheaper. only thing is the books i need are all more expensive than if i buy them from the monash bookshop except my politics book which I can save about $25. Only thing is on the booklist it says i need this politics book and some access code, so my question is is the access code part of the book or separate?

Thanks, hope that makes sense

In the case of PHS1011/1022 the lecturer actually gave us the access code for assignment reasons. Not sure whether it is the same for arts though.

[Devva[R]]

Thanks for that, so basically you are saying you can still do well in the subject without it?

Yes. But if you feel like you're struggling with the material, a book with extra explanations/more practice questions definitely helps.

[Dallas45]

Thanks for that, so basically you are saying you can still do well in the subject without it?

Basically, yeah. All the lecturers and tutors are brilliant and they've now changed the exam format (at least for second semester they have so I'm guessing they will for this semester?) so its easier again. 

As Devva said, you'll be able to tell after a few weeks if you'll need to buy the books for extra material, you don't necessarily need to buy it straight away.