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...

Chances of getting a funded PhD in psychology (without a Masters)?

Hello, I am an American applying for PhD programs in psychology or psychiatry in the UK. I hold a honors BA in psychology from Vanderbilt University (a top 20 school), and by the time of postgrad entry I will have had three years of full time research experience in a clinical psychology lab. I have also published. My GPA at VU was 3.8, wh...

Please help me choose a university

Hi, First of all I am an international students interested in pursuing an MSc then a PHD in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. I got offers from the following universities: -University of Southampton. UK -University of Manchester. UK -University of Edinburgh. UK -Mcgill University. Canada (Funded) -Waterloo University. Canada (...

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 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...

What university should I choose?

Hello, I am Bogomil Gospodinov and I am currently applying for 5 universities in the UK. I am admitted in 3 of them - University of York, University of Glasgow and University of Southampton, I am rejected by one - University of Aberdeen and I am waiting for answer only from University of Edinburgh. My chosen study course is Computer Scien...

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...

Need help in choosing a university for postgrad in psychology?

Hi! I am currently in my final year, pursuing psychology honors at the University of Delhi. I wish to do my post grad from UK in either developmental psychology or clinical psychology. I have applied to a few universities and received offers from some as well. Out of all of them I have shortlisted 3: 1) Edinburgh (not received offer): MSc...

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...

Narrowing down my university choices for medicine...please respond!!

I am international student, considering studying in the UK. i short listed (or made a list lol, it isn't short) of universities I considering. I would like to study medicine. Can you please rank the following universities in the order which you deem best for medicine? I don't want it to be ranked based on prestige, but whether the medical...

Masters in International Relations - urgently need help choosing a university

Hi, so I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I applied to three universities to study IR, and I can't decide which one to attend. I like the programmes and courses offered by all three universities, so I'm having a hard time choosing. I've received offers from: 1) University of Glasgow (MSc in International Relations) 2) SOAS (MA in International St...

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...

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?...

History and Psychology

i'm looking to start university next year, and am completely torn between history and psychology. I found a post on here earlier and there was a link suggesting i could do a masters in psychology even if not studying it at undergraduate level. So could anyone just confirm for me that i can do a BA in history then a Msc in Psychology and p...

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...

Becoming a psychology and sociology teacher for sixth form?????

Hi so in the future i would really like to teach in a sixth form psychology and sociology at a-level. i have already applied to university and i am thinking i will choose Bangor to do a joint degree in both sociology and psychology. however i have only recently become committed to becoming a teacher and now i realise Bangor won't give me...

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...

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...

Msc in Organisational Psychology?

Hi everyone, I am currently studying with the Open University and finishing a Bachelor's degree in Management. I am thinking about going into Organisational Psychology but would like to know if any of you are currently studying it. Where are you studying it and what do you like about it? I also find the names confusing, between Management...

Politics (and International Relations) at University?

Hi :D Just wanted to know if any students currently studying Politics (and/with International Relations) at: 1. University of Bath 2. University of Nottingham 3. University of Sheffield 4. University of Surrey 5. University of Sussex 6. University of Exeter How the course is as a whole, what work placements are like, study methods, overal...

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...

Anyone currently at Leeds Trinity studying Psychology?

I've firmed Leeds Trinity for my university choice starting September this year, I was just wondering if anyone who is doing psychology currently there could give me a bit of information about a typical weeks timetable during first year. Any further hints and tips that are related to the psychology course or the university itself would be...

University Choice Help?

Hello, posting to see if I could get some useful advice on which university to firm, as both my parents and teachers seem determined to give me the old "follow your heart" type nonsense:). Currently I have unconditional offers from both UCL and Edinburgh for law, and am having trouble deciding which one to choose! I really like the city o...

Apartments, area codes, bikes

Hello, Although not yet fully confirmed, I am leaning towards attending the University of Glasgow starting September 2013 as an undergraduate international student. With university accommodation as a second option, I have been looking at apartment possibilities, hoping to find something cheaper yet still convenient. Is anyone familiar wi...

Picking a postgraduate Radiotherapy course

Hi! I'm currently in my second year of a Psychology degree; I like it a lot but I've always wanted to work in healthcare. One of my modules required research into a future career, and I've discovered that I'm actually eligible to study a conversion course to become a Therapeutic Radiographer. I'm looking in particular at the course offere...

Psychology/Neuroscience at Manchester/Nottingham

Hello, I have been looking at university courses and was looking to do somthing biology/psychology or chemistry related (although I did not take maths). I was interesting in the course at Manchester university for Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology and I also noticed that it was possible to do a similar course at Nottingham which als...

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...

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...

Student Satisfaction Edinburgh University

I'm deciding whether or not to accept an offer to study English Lit and History at Edinburgh in October, I loved the city and had my heart set on it but I've since been looking at the student satisfaction ratings and am a bit concerned! Other threads on TSR and articles on the internet suggest that Edinburgh is pretty rubbish for teaching...

Best university in Corporate Communication Master

Hello! I'm planning to study a Master in Corporate Communication in England and I would appreciate some opinion about that. * In this field is better a Master of Arts (Ma) or a Master of Science (Msc). Which one have more reputation for employers? * I have a list with some universities that offer this Master, please can you tell me which...

International Grad Entry to Medicine

Hi! Firstly thanks for hosting a live Q&A session :) I am an international student with a non science undergrad degree from a UK university. I know the entry to this programme is very competitive and even more so for international applicants. I cannot find much information for international admission and was wondering how many internation...

I will have to retake all my AS units in my A2 year, im scared.

Hi all, I took my first AS year in 2010 and failed. I retook it and am awaiting my AS grades on the 16th. I fear (due to extenuating circumstances) I may have performed badly again. I took Biology, Chemistry, History and Psychology but now know I want to study Psychology at University. I think I did well in Psychology, I may have passed B...

which city is the safest (leeds, bristol, manchester, newcastle, sheffield)

Hello people! :) I'm an international student looking to study in the UK. I've gotten unconditional offers from the University of Sheffield, University of Manchester and Newcastle University. I got conditional offers from University of Bristol and University of Leeds. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of studying in each university? I'...

LLB Law at University of Bristol, Warwick or Queen Mary University of London, QMUL.

Hi All, I have been given conditional offers for the above three universities as well as the University of Edinburgh (which I will not be considering since it is Scots law). I know that Bristol and Warwick have been traditionally more reputable universities as opposed to QMUL, who have only recently become well known for its law departmen...

University of Edinburgh Offer Holders 2013

I have just received an offer to attend the MSc in Marketing program!:D Do you consider Edinburgh to have a good Business School and a strong name in the market?...

Southampton or Edinburgh for Electronic Engineering ? I'd be grateful for any advice

Hey guys, I've received conditional offers from both the University of Southampton and Edinburgh for Electronic Engineering. The problem is that I still don't know which one to choose. I know most students choose universities on the basis of a great many factors from the quality of the education to the quality of the nightlife in the city...

Southampton or Edinburgh for Electronical Engineering ? I'd be grateful for advice

Hey guys, I've received conditional offers from both the University of Southampton and Edinburgh for Electronic Engineering. The problem is that I still don't know which one to choose. I know most students choose universities on the basis of a great many factors from the quality of the education to the quality of the nightlife in the city...

UCL or Edinburgh

Hey! The 8th May is getting closer and I have real trouble choosing between ESPS (with politics as my specialisation) at UCL and Politics at Edinburgh. I'm an international student from Scandinavia so I'm hoping for your native insights to help me make this dreadful decision. I've figured a few pros and cons: UCL: + More prestigious (As f...

UEA or Hull for psychology? Really need help!

Hi, I am relatively new to TSR, don't normally post that much but I am in real need of some help choosing my first choice to study psychology at university in September. I have offers from both universities: Hull (BBC) and UEA (AAB) and I just can't make up my mind which one to make my first choice, mainly because I never actually went to...

Are my A level options good enough to get me into a Russel Group/1994 university?

For the sixth form I am going to, I have picked: Economics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Psychology Critical Thinking (as a 5th, core subject - I had to do out of 4 others) I will most likely drop one or two subjects at the end of AS. So i may be left with Economics, Psychology and Religious Studies. Are these subjects good enough to ge...