Is the University of Huddersfield seen as prestigious?

I seem to be getting mixed opinions on Huddersfield. People either say it's good or they just go 'mmmmmm' but don't give a reason as to why they're 'mmmm'ing about it.

In your opinion, is it seen to be prestigious?
Hull is seen to be fairly prestigious and asks for the same/similar entry requirements as Huddersfield.

It won't really change my opinion of it, I'd just like to know what others think.
If you're going to say it's bad (or good) then give a reason why. I'm just curious.

Let's see how this end.
Thanks :smile:

and I've been negged because I've asked a question.
Wow, because that's not what TSR's purpose is. :ahee:

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Reply 1

kat2pult

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In short, no. Is it even a top 100 university? :s-smilie:

but hey, if you like it then who cares?

Reply 2

rugbygreg

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No and neither is Hull

Yessss Neg rep!

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Reply 3

Emmargh

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Original post by kat2pult

In short, no. Is it even a top 100 university? :s-smilie:

but hey, if you like it then who cares?

According to the Guardian's league table for English it is 31.

Higher than Nottingham and Sheffield.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2010/jun/04/university-guide-english

It's also rated 54 in the ordinary league tables

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2010/jun/04/university-league-table

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Reply 4

Emmargh

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Original post by rugbygreg

No and neither is Hull

Why though?

Reply 5

Baula

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Original post by Emmargh

According to the Guardian's league table for English it is 31.

Higher than Nottingham and Sheffield.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2010/jun/04/university-guide-english

It's also rated 54 in the ordinary league tables

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2010/jun/04/university-league-table

As an ex-poly it isn't prestigious but I personally really enjoy it there. I'm actually in my 1st year of English Lit :smile:

If you want to know anything feel free to ask

Reply 6

Wanischa

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They might be mmm'ing because they never heard of it...
I don't think it is prestigious but as long as you like it, then who care?

Reply 7

Emmargh

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Original post by Baula

As an ex-poly it isn't prestigious but I personally really enjoy it there. I'm actually in my 1st year of English Lit :smile:

If you want to know anything feel free to ask

Yeah, silly for me to ask on here actually because if it's not Oxbridge or any other red brick they're labeled as rubbish. I knew that people wouldn't give a reason if they were to say that it wasn't.

and thank you :smile:

I probably will do because if i don't get accepted at YSJ then i MIGHT be going to Huddersfield :smile:

Doing English Language though.

Reply 8

mc1000

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Original post by Emmargh

According to the Guardian's league table for English it is 31.

Higher than Nottingham and Sheffield.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2010/jun/04/university-guide-english

It's also rated 54 in the ordinary league tables

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2010/jun/04/university-league-table

Bear in mind that this is the same table that didn't even put Manchester in the top 50, even though it's more-or-less in the top 50 Universities in the world.

If you're going to look at a newspaper league table, refer to The Times. At least there's some degree of truth and logic within that table.

Hudds isn't one of the best Unis in the UK, no - but it has its strengths, and there are definitely far worse universities...

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Reply 9

Emmargh

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Original post by Wanischa

They might be mmm'ing because they never heard of it...
I don't think it is prestigious but as long as you like it, then who care?

True, then again, i WAS asking my parents...who have never been to university and they think that the only good universities in the UK are Oxford and Cambridge.

I think that they're just trying to put me off so i go to york instead (which has the better course for me as well)

I'm just wondering, not many people seem to have opinions on it. Thought TSR would help a bit and give me an idea on what it's reputation is like.

Reply 10

Arcanine

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Original post by Emmargh

According to the Guardian's league table for English it is 31.

Higher than Nottingham and Sheffield.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2010/jun/04/university-guide-english

It's also rated 54 in the ordinary league tables

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2010/jun/04/university-league-table

Thats utter bull**** though. You, along with almost everyone would rather go to Sheffield and Nottingham.

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Reply 11

Analbeauty

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My ex boyfriend goes to Huddersfield. It is not a good university - he got CDE in his A-levels and still got in. Can't be very prestigious.

Reply 12

Emmargh

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Original post by mc1000

Bear in mind that this is the same table that didn't even put Manchester in the top 50, even though it's more-or-less in the top 50 Universities in the world.

At least if you're going to look at a newspaper league table, refer to The Times. At least there's some degree of truth and logic within that table.

I was refering mostly to the subject league table as I am applying for English Language.

The Times doesn't have one. Just an overall league table.

Reply 13

Emmargh

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Original post by Arcanine

Thats utter bull**** though. You'd, along with almost everyone would rather go to Sheffield and Nottingham.

Oh definitely :smile:

But sadly I did pretty naff in my A levels, so I'll have to make do with whichever universities i can get into. Doesn't really matter if I could get into them anyway. I looked at their courses and they don't even offer a work placement for the course that I'm applying for, so I'd probably not end up going there anyway cause the course isn't what I want.

Reply 14

mc1000

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Original post by Emmargh

I was refering mostly to the subject league table as I am applying for English Language.

The Times doesn't have one. Just an overall league table.

The Guardian subject tables put Staffordshire above Durham for geography... not to be trusted :P

In any case, the Times do have subject tables, which tend to be reasonably accurate - much unlike every aspect of the Guardian league tables.

Reply 15

Emmargh

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Original post by Analbeauty

My ex boyfriend goes to Huddersfield. It is not a good university - he got CDE in his A-levels and still got in. Can't be very prestigious.

I know somebody who got into UCL lower grades and a pass in a foundation diploma in art and design who went to the same college as me. Just shows that you don't have to be smart a**es to get into a prestigious university.

Reply 16

Emmargh

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Original post by mc1000

The Guardian subject tables put Staffordshire above Durham for geography... not to be trusted :P

In any case, the Times do have subject tables, which tend to be reasonably accurate - much unlike every aspect of the Guardian league tables.

Haha

Well...

Where are The Times subject tables? I've never seen them :confused:

or I can't find them, at least.

Reply 17

Arielle

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It is a rapidly improving university, but I wouldn't say it holds much prestige. But you shouldn't let that matter to you too much, it's where you feel most happy going. Have you been to visit it? I went last week to visit one of my friends who goes there and he is really happy there (he's doing Music Production). The town and the "nice" parts are really pleasant and the train journey there goes through the Pennines which are beautiful.

Reply 18

ellakrystina

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It depends what you go for really.
My boyfriend's in his first year of Music Technology and Popular Music and chose Huddersfield over much more well known universities as it had the best music recording facilities and equipment.