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...

Is an accredited MSc course better than a un-accredited one??

hi, any1 plz help me! I have got offer for MSc Mechanical Engineering from University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University and Strathclyde University of Glasgow. The University of Glasgow is considered the most reputable university of Glasgow but the course is not accredited by any council/Institution. While the Caledonian university...

Biomedical Engineering Glasgow v/s Strathclyde

Hi, I have got offers from Glasgow (Biomedical engineering), Stathclyde (Biomedical engineering), Cardiff (Medical engineering) and Surrey (Medical Engineering). I like Glasgow university, it has better ranking. However, when I visited Glasgow university, I also went to Strathclyde. Strathclyde has a separate 6 story building for biomedic...

Strathclyde or Cally??

So, Im starting university on 14/15, and I really want to do marketing- but Im stuck between Strathclyde and Cally. Whats pros and cons about Strathclyde? Based on what Ive read Cally is newer and looks prettier, lower requirements and cheaper, but Strathclyde has a better rep and business course, but harder to get in to and more expensiv...

I'm an idiot and I need help.

I have left choosing my university to the last minute ( 2 days) and I am completely clueless on what uni I want to go to. I hardly feel swayed towards one at all. Therefore I'm hoping for some persuading and I don't care how biased you all are, I just want to be able to choose between my two preferred universities: Edinburgh and Strathcly...

Glasgow Caledonian university transfers

Does anyone know if Glasgow Caledonian university offer a transfer after the first year of university to the university of strathclyde for engineering students?...

Electrical Engineering at Edinburgh

I have an offer to study Electronics and and I've been up to Edinburgh and all that and I absolutely love it, the city, the university, pretty much everything. However, I also have an offer from Strathclyde for the same course and all I hear is people going on about how good Strathclyde is for Electrical Engineering. And I must admit I wa...

What is life like at Keele?

Considering Keele University to be my firm choice for biomedical science, however I am unsure what life is like at Keele. Is the student union good, how easily did you find it to fit in and make new friends, how is the night life (not of massive importance to me) Anything else you might want to add on top of those main questions would als...

Keele accommodation 2013

Hopefully starting at keele 2013 to do adult nursing course. wondered if anyone could give me some advice the accommodation at keele? What is best value for money? cheers...

Life Sciences from Westminster, Hertfordshire, Salford, UEA, Glasgow, Leicester,Exetr

Hello! I have received offers from Uni of Westminster, Hertfordshire, Salford, Exeter and Glasgow in Biotechnology for Masters, and in MSc Genetics from Uni of Leicester, and in MSc Applied Ecology from UEA. I loved these univs when I applied. Now I'm unable to decide which one should I go for? WHich 1 of these is better in terms of resea...

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!...

UCL vs Lancaster Physics MPhys/MSci

I have been offered a place at Lancaster of A*AA, and UCL suggested to me at the interview day that they will give me an offer. Assuming I get a rejection from Imperial:@ Which would be the best choice UCL is normally AAA-AAB The UCL course it theoretical physics and the lancaster one Particle Physics and Cosmology because their theory ca...

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...

Heylooo anyone doing nursing at keele in sept 2013

Hey thought I'd join you guys on here. I'm off to keele In September to do my mental health nursing? Anyone else going or applying ?? :) Posted from TSR Mobile...

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...

Keele Midwifery Offers?

Anyone had an offer for midwifery from keele yet? My friend hasn't heard and she's too much of a wimp to ring to find out :D Thanks...

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...

Physiotherapy Keele

Just thought i would start this thread to find out if there are any mature students starting at Keele in september to study Physiotherapy? Michelle...

Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University anyone?

Will be looking into unis next year (2014) after I finish HND mechanical engineering. And City of Glasgow College have an agreement with Glasgow Cali that if I get successful passes in both HNC & HND and get Maths for engineering 3 unit passed. Then I can get a place into 3rd year Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow Cali; but at Glasgow Cal...

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...

How do I get to Lancaster?

I would like to visit the campus. I am a EU student, which is the closest airport to Lancaster and how do I get there after I arrive at the airport? Moreover, is the campus close to Lancaster city? thank you...

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...

University of Edinburgh or Glasgow better for psychology

Hi, I’m an international student and this year I was accepted at both the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow to study psychology BSc but I have really hard time deciding where to go, basically because I have no clue which university has the better department and I didn’t have the opportunity to visit them on open days. So I would really...

York v Loughborough v Lancaster

So the UCAS deadline is very soon and I want to do my choices today or tomorrow but I'm having a tough time choosing. I've applied for Mathematics and Economics at York Uni and Lancaster and Maths with Economics at Loughborough (also financial Mathematics at Surrey). I had previously thought to go to York because it's a Russell group Uni...

MSc Management Lancaster Uni 2013 entry

Hey, Has anyone else applied to Lancaster University for MSc Management? I was hoping i could get more information on what students think about the Uni and the course...

Glasgow, Greenwich or Brunel?

I have no clue which university to choose. They all have their good and bad points, but I simply cant decide which to go for! I'll give you a little background quickly. I'm Lorena and I am a UK citizen, but considered Intl. because my secondary school qualifications are Canadian. Therefore have to pay the overseas fees which are extortion...

Strathclyde- Chemistry

Recieved a conditional offer from Strathclyde on friday for Chemistry, Chemistry w/ Drug Discovery and Applied Chemistry w/ Chemical Engineering. I need a C in AH Chem. Anybody else got similar offers? If so, anybody going to take it?...

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 :)...

Leeds or Lancaster?

So, here's the situation: I applied to York, Essex, Leeds, Lancaster and Edinburgh, all for varying combinations with linguistics. Edinburgh is my first choice, but I haven't heard back from them yet, and so I'm considering what my second choice is going to be; if I get rejected, of course, this will be moved to my first choice. I have al...

Architecture Course (K100) 2013 - Strathclyde or Edinburgh

So, I've heard back from all the unis, and out of them I've narrowed my choices to either Strathclyde or Edinburgh...but I am torn between them! :S I need personal opinions...What do you think is the best one to go to?...

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...

Glasgow or York?

Hi everybody :) I'm not really sure if this is the right Forum for my question since York is not in Scotland, but anyway: I need some advice. I want to study Economics & Sociology and I have received an offer from both the University of Glasgow and the University of York. The conditions for Glasgow are more difficult to meet, which is why...

interview at keele for physiotherapy

hey, i have an interview on thursday for physiotherapy at Keele, does anyone have any advice or tips for me?...

Exeter University (2014 Entry)

Hello, just through I would start a discussion on this as I couldn't find a straight one for Exeter! I went to the Open Day today (11th June). Loved it! Did anyone else go? What were your overall thoughts on the campus? I'm interested in geography, anyone else?! Posted from TSR Mobile...

Lancaster uni - boring?

I've applied for Lancaster University to study Psychology and I love the sound of the course, but I'm worried because I've heard it's pretty boring! I'm from Manchester where this is always something to do, am I better off going somewhere else or is it not really as boring as some people make out?...

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...

Law at Essex, Warwick or lancaster

Hello everyone, My name is Diana and I want to study law in UK (I am from East Europe) I've got a question regarding studing Law at Essex, Warwick or Lancaster . Can anyone, please help me with some information about this three universities? Which one is better than the other one? Thank you!:)...

Undergraduate Looking for Physics Textbook help for Lancaster University

Hi all, Before I start the course, I wondered if people could recommend any textbooks I could buy and have a good read before starting Physics at Lancaster? I'm doing the Physics with Astrophysics & Cosmology route. Any help and suggestions would be fantastic. Cam...

Bristol, Edinburgh or Glasgow for Law

I've received offers for straight law at all three of these Universities, Bristol and Edinburgh are looking for 3As and Glasgow for 2As and B. All three are great universities and high on the league tables both overall and law specific so I guess it's more about which city I'd like to go to, I havn't got long left to decide, any advice? E...

Waiting for an offer

Hi guys, I applied to Keele's postgraduate program last week. I know they say on their website they tend to take 10 working days to reach a decision. I was talking to my friend who also applied to Keele quite awhile back, and she never heard back from them. How long does it really take? Does it depend on whether or not your professors hav...