Exeter or Durham???

Hi guys, so I just got similar offers from Exeter (Business Finance) and Exeter, Queen's Campus (Economics and Finance with Industrial Experience), but it's so hard to choose! My first choice is Exeter, but at the same time, the prestige of Durham is quite a big factor as well. These are the things which I REALLY like about Exeter compare...

Durham vs. Edinburgh for MSc in Banking and Finance

dear all, is some of you acquainted with one of the MSc- courses in Finance at Edinburgh or Durham? I'm already doing a MSc at Exeter, but I have other offers for another one in autumn '13. Which one would you prefer for Finance courses? Edinburgh or Durham? I'm well aware that both are not "targets" for investment banking, but I just wan...

Warwick Vs Bristol Vs Durham

Hey guys, I just need some help/advice choosing where to go and frankly I couldn't be any more lost or confused. I have offers from Warwick, Bristol and Durham to study Economics and whilst all of them are prestigious and highly regarded for the course, Warwick is ranked a lot higher (4th) than both Bristol (6th) and Durham (7th). So wher...

Housing advice in Durham

Hi guys I´m an erasmus student from Spain who´s coming next september to Durham. I´m currently checking some houses and, although I find that the rents are somewhat expensive, I think there are a few good offers. I know nothing about Durham and I´ve never been to the north of England so I ask you for some advice: Is there any sketchy neig...

Final university decision - HELP!

Okay, I'm in desperate need if some help regarding university decisions. BRACE YOURSELF... Basically, last academic year I applied to study Philosophy (deferred entry) at UCL, King's College London, Exeter, Southampton and Leeds and got all five offers, but I couldn't decide between them and wasn't 100% sure about my course choice, and as...

Durham or Warwick? I urgently need your opinion, guys!

Hello guys!!! I really have NO idea whether to choose Warwick over Durham or Durham over Warwick. The course I have chosen in both unis is PPE. I would appreciate it if you let me know what you believe! Thanks in advance, and good luck with your choices (or studies).

Durham University or Brighton University??

I 've received conditional offers for MPharmacy, from both Durham and Brighton. Obviously Durham Uni is quite prestigious, and I had my heart set on studying there. But my parents have created a hugggeeee fuss over Durham, saying that it's too far (I'm from Wales). Secondly, my father seems to think that accommodation prices will be highe...

Politics at Durham or Bath?

Hey guys, I have unconditional offers from Bath and Durham to do politics, but I am super stuck on which one to choose. Bath: In the top 5 for Politics, highest graduate employment and has a years work experience Durham: Top 10, respected university from what I gather) and has a year study abroad I would like to eventually end up with a c...

Warwick or Durham?

Hello guys!!! I really have NO idea whether to choose Warwick over Durham or Durham over Warwick. The course I have chosen in both unis is PPE. I would appreciate it if you let me know what you believe! Thanks in advance, and good luck with your choices (or studies).

Biomed for Exeter or Edinburgh. Which to chose?!!

I have offers from Exeter and Edinburgh for biomedical science Exeter: 34points in IB (5 - Bio HL) Edinburgh: 34 points in IB (5 - Bio HL, 5 - Chem HL, 5 - Maths HL, 4 - Eng SL) I've looked into both universities but I really can't make up my mind! Edinburgh seems to have a good reputation for the research & international relations they h...

Is Exeter any good for engineering?

I am in a bit of situation, basically I have got all 5 offers for Mechanical Engineering and I have narrowed it down to either Exeter or Cardiff. Both seem to awesome universities with good facilities and filled with student stuff to do and I am sure that I will have a great time which ever one I go to. I am tending towards Exeter but I a...

How diverse is Durham University?

Hey guys! I currently hold an offer to read Chemistry at Durham University, and I am worried about there being a lack of diversity there. I live in London, and I am constantly surrounded by people from different backgrounds. How would you describe the diversity at Durham?...

Physics at Durham

I understand it's difficult to answer these sorts of questions but I'm split between Durham and Manchester, leaning towards Durham. I effectively have an unconditinal from both. Just in terms of the course could anyone tell me how they've found it at Durham, specifically Physics and Maths?...

Would it be crazy to go to Queen's Belfast over Durham for a master's?

I have offers from both but my girlfriend just got into Queen's for dentistry so will be there for 5 years. I live in England so obviously it will be long-distance. Also, the fees for Belfast are £2000 less. The course content is the same - I have no preference. However, I think Durham is a nicer city and can imagine myself fitting in mor...

Southampton Vs Exeter

Alright, so, I want to do Environmental Science, (starting 2014) and I've narrowed it (kinda, it may change when I eventually get round to applying for open days :P) down to Southampton and Exeter. Trouble is, I now can't choose, so which one is better for Environmental Science, and in general? Thanks guys!!! :H P.s I posted this on the E...

HELPPPP Economics - Warwick or Durham???

Hello there! I have received unconditional offers from Durham and Warwick to read Economics but find it very hard to decide between the two!!! needing advice!!!!! please!! Thanks Xx...

MBA Funding/Scholarship?

Hi All I'm quite new in this forum. I am from sub-Sahara Africa and really wanted to go for MBA in the UK. I have offers from the likes of Exeter, Loughborough, Bradford, Edinburgh, Westminster and Durham. I have tried searching for scholarships but unfortunately many are specifically offered to Development and Science related courses.:(...

University of Exeter Varsity

Hi as a prospective student of Exeter I was just wondering does Exeter have a primary rival university that they compete against in varsity? Eg) Notts trent vs Notts. Also is varsity a 'big aspect' of sport at Exeter? Thanks for any useful information!...

Chances of getting in to uni despite missing grades?

Hey everyone, I'd like to know if any of you know what the chances are of getting into your uni choice without making the grades. I've got offers from Durham, Southampton and Warwick at A*AA, A*AA and AAB respectively for engineering, but i think it's unlikely i'll get an A* at all. I take A2 level Bio Chem Physics Maths and have an AS i...

Surrey or Durham for Music bachelors

Hi everyone! So, I've been accepted to the Universities of Surrey and Durham to pursue a Bachelors degree in Music from October. My preferred career path is orchestral conducting, but I'm passionate about violin as well. The advantage of Surrey is the ability to specialize in conducting at the BA level, but the advantage of Durham is the...

Does Exeter uni have any opportunities to study abroad when doing Law?

For example, King's and UCL give you the opportunity to study abroad at Columbia, but I'm not sure if Exeter do saying similar. Do they? Posted from TSR Mobile...

Durham vs Newcastle Postgrad Archaeology?

I've received offers from both Durham and Newcastle for postgrad prehistory archaeology and I am having a hard time deciding between the two programmes... Newcastle: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/co...e an-prehistory Some perks: -Allows you to do one week of field work before program starts -Allows you to take ancient Greek or Latin -O...

Undergraduate Chinese Studies SOAS vs Durham vs Nottingham, ect

Basically i happened to get offers from the following for chinese, SOAS (modern & classical), Durham, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham I'm having trouble picking a firm and secondary choice, i've visted all the universities and they seem like good places, so can anyone tell me the Pros & Cons for each universities or tell me which Chinese...

Durham Reputation

I have been offered a place for an MSc in Strategic Marketing. First, I was wondering how good is the Business School(I also hold offers for an MSc in Management&Marketing in Lancaster and an MLitt in Marketing in St. Andrews). Second, I was wondering if Durham Uni is know outside the UK, particularly USA, and if so does it have a good re...

Support for Undergrads at UCL?

Hey I'm going to be going to University in September and I'm having a Dilemma over whether or not to pick Durham or UCL. I've figured out that its more or less the comfort + tradition/College life of Durham Vs the Excitement and opportunities afforded by UCL. My brother is currently a student at Durham, and I know that at Durham you are g...

Durham or Southampton?????

hi guys which one is better for accounting and finance between durham and southampton?nd y?...

Torn between York and Exeter...

Already posted this in the applicants thread but I doubt many people will be looking there since everyone will have firmed / insured now so... Sorry in advance about another 'this or that' question but I've got a bit of a problem... I firmed York as soon as I got an offer back in Jan / Feb but I'm thinking I should have chosen Exeter inst...

Easier for siblings at same University?

I am at Exeter at the moment, and my younger sister will be applying to Universities in Oct. She knows how much I love it here, and would like to apply to Exeter as well. Do you think that they will give her a lower offer as I am here? Makes no difference? When they receive her application, will they know or check I am here? Should I tell...

Confused - Msc Finance Edinburgh,Manchester,Durham,Glas gow,nottingham

Dear all, thanks so much for all the suggestions and advices you all have given. Currently I have offers for: MSc Finance and Investment from Edinburgh, MSc Finance and Investment from Nottingham, MSc finance from Durham MSc finance from Manchester Master in International Finance from Glasgow I plan to work in UK or any other countries su...

Which offers do I accept?

Hey all, I'm in the very fortunate (and lucky) position to have gotten all 5 of my offers back. The university application process was so stressful for me, and I still cringe every time I remember the pile of excrement that was my personal statement. But now I'm really unsure which of my offers to accept. I have offers from: Warwick, Durh...

Do university rankings matter AT ALL?

I have unconditional offers from 4 unis so far (heard nothing from 5th)... Manchester (13, 4), Exeter (5, 24), Cardiff (20, 17) and Queen Mary London (60, 35)... the first number is their rank for biosciences (which covers most biology courses the uni offers) according to the guardian and the second is their research score for biosciences...

Lancaster vs Glasgow vs Exeter vs Keele cs Strathclyde

Hi everyone! I would be very happy if anyone could share his/her thoughts about these universities and courses: University of Exeter - Mathematics with Finance University of Glasgow - Finance and Applied Mathematics Lancaster University - Accounting, Finance and Mathematics The University of Strathclyde - Mathematics, Statistics and Finan...

Durham University Postgraduate Student 2013/2014

I recently accepted an offer from Durham University Business School for there MSc. Management (International Business) program. I have quite a few questions and if anyone could help me out that would be great. I am 23 years old and I am an international student from the United States. I am in the process of applying for accommodation but...

Can't decide between UEA and HYMS

Hi everyone, I'm extremely happy to have received two unconditional offers this year for medicine, one from the University of East Anglia and one from Hull York Medical School. However, I'm faced with a bit of a dilemma! Having received two offers, I now have to decide where I'd like to firm. With me having unconditional offers, I'm unabl...

GCSEs needed for a Russel Group University?

So there's tonnes of threads all about what grades you need for Oxbridge, but none really for any other Russel Group Universities. So I was wondering, what grades at GCSE do most candidates for universities such as Bristol, Exeter, Durham etc. have? Would really appreciate any responses.

Bath vs Bristol

So I have received offers from both Bath and Bristol, Bristol's is the harder out of the two to achieve and may be a stretch. I am a UK citizen who has lived in America since the age of 12 and so I applied with international qualifications but as a home student. I am having a hard time deciding because I don't know that much about them. I...

Can't decide between Exeter or UCL as my firm choice

I've applied to study English at uni, and can't decide between Exeter and UCL as my firm choice UCL is more prestigious, but I prefer the campus of Exeter, any advice would be greatly appreciated :)...

Insurance choice - dilemma

Hi all, I have two offers from SOAS, Arabic and Linguistics (AAB), and Arabic and Islamic Studies (AAB), I will be firming the former course. I have applied for Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies at the following universities: Exeter (ABB), Leeds (ABB) and Manchester. All have replied with an offer apart from Manchester; they asked me to a...

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How much does university reputation matter? what would you do :S

Well, basically i'm looking to do english +american literature with a year abroad with some film study modules for university, and i'm torn between a university with top 10 UK reputation (university of exeter) and a university more top 20/30's (university of kent) funnily enough my offer at exeter is lower then kent, however exeter is in...