Official TSR Accounting and Finance Society

What do you mean by "type of uni"? Do you mean one of much status, eg LSE, or what exactly?

Hello first post on this thread
I was wondering why I haven't seen anyone on this thread having applied to Strathclyde or Glasgow for Accounting and Finance, considering their both high ranks? Especially Strathclyde with its ranking of first in the Sunday Times 2011 University Guide (and yes, I know rankings aren't everything lol). I know most of yous are from England, but some have applied to Edinburgh instead. I don't know the entry requirements for Edinburgh in comparison to Strathclyde, just wanted to know if there was a reason Applied for both of them with Maths btw, just wanted to know what down South thought of the two unis and perhaps help me choose which one I should go to

I'm in my third year now, originally applied for Dundee, Edinburgh and Stirling for accountancy, but ended up going to Stirling (not because of grades, but because it's just nicer). From my perspective, the entry requirements for all three of those uni's were near identical (a B or C in any higher) and I have a feeling Glasow and Strathclyde would have been the same. I'm obviously just rambling as I am neither from down south or know much about the two unis.

WOW! You should see it now! I don't know much about the three you applied to, but Strathclyde for example, requires AAAA or AAABB, and at the open day, the woman couldn't enforce enough that these were the MINIMUM. How is accountancy anyways I'm much more of a Maths lover myself, but find myself drawn to accountancy along with maths for job prospects and such

Don't listen to them, honestly. At the Edinburgh open day I was told I would need to get at least an A before they'd even *consider* me, which ended up being a lot of bull. Of course, I already had my grades from fifth year which is why I only needed one grade (AAB and an A at int 2). Maths is obviously has a bit more competition (as do university places now) so grade requirements may be slightly higher though what's she's telling you is probably a slight exaggeration.

Accountancy is a little bit boring to tell the truth, but that's because I haven't started doing things which are new to me until now (having done any classes in accounting before at any level will have you set well into your second year). If you enjoy maths, you'll probably enjoy accounts if you have a chance to do it as side modules, I'd take it - there's a lot of theory, but lots of number work as well. Accountancy would set you out with slightly better job prospects (most university's now equip graduates with exemptions from certain modules if/when they choose to go chatered as a lot of what you need to know is covered by your university modules), and as much as I would love to say "do what you enjoy at uni" we both know it's not that simple anymore. If I was doing what I enjoy, I would be doing English or Politics.

Don't listen to them, honestly. At the Edinburgh open day I was told I would need to get at least an A before they'd even *consider* me, which ended up being a lot of bull. Of course, I already had my grades from fifth year which is why I only needed one grade (AAB and an A at int 2). Maths is obviously has a bit more competition (as do university places now) so grade requirements may be slightly higher though what's she's telling you is probably a slight exaggeration.

Accountancy is a little bit boring to tell the truth, but that's because I haven't started doing things which are new to me until now (having done any classes in accounting before at any level will have you set well into your second year). If you enjoy maths, you'll probably enjoy accounts if you have a chance to do it as side modules, I'd take it - there's a lot of theory, but lots of number work as well. Accountancy would set you out with slightly better job prospects (most university's now equip graduates with exemptions from certain modules if/when they choose to go chatered as a lot of what you need to know is covered by your university modules), and as much as I would love to say "do what you enjoy at uni" we both know it's not that simple anymore. If I was doing what I enjoy, I would be doing English or Politics.

That would be nice - unfortunately a degree is only a small stepping stone in that direction.

As for doing what you enjoy, it's definitely possible - I love what I study and have never seriously considered another career path.

Better than no stepping stone! I've only got a few exemptions at the moment (missed out on one by a hair width and so annoyed), but by the time I'll be finished uni and in work they probably won't count anymore.

I do wish I had just went straight in as an assisstant or something in a firm when I finished school. I'm not sure if the university expierence is really been worth it all for me. I've made brilliant friends and had a lot of good times, but I'm still a long long way from where I need to be.

What is the best Uni out of these for Accounting and Finance

Surrey, Sheffield Hallam, Hertfordshire Brunel or Brookes

What is the best Uni out of these for Accounting and Finance

Surrey, Sheffield Hallam, Hertfordshire Brunel or Brookes

Hi,
Quick Question: I've got offers from Sheffield & Birmingham for the same grades (more or less) & i was wondering which uni would be best in terms of career options. B'ham have ranked at no. 53 & sheffield have ranked at no. 22, however looking at some of the threads here people seem to prefer B'ham to Sheffs. What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance,
Ree-Shay<3

Well which one do you prefer (i.e. atmosphere, course, city...)? All else being equal, Sheffield.

Though as a Northerner (my family are all from Yorkshire) I have a slight bias there