Bath or Bristol

Hi guys, I'm an international student here intending to study economics.

I'm thinking of whether Bath or Bristol uni is better for me.

I heard that bristol is more prestigious and has better prospects and that Bath is really expensive! I find the City of Bath really nice though, with all the roman buildings. Amy Williams is also from Bath uni!!

Care to share guys?

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Reply 1

.ACS.

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I would choose Bristol solely because it's in a larger city and isn't a campus university, whereas Bath is a definite campus university and is much smaller. That said, both are excellent for economics and so I wouldn't really mind where out of the two I ended up. Both offer excellent opportunities for students both at university and post-university.

Reply 2

Irenicis

OP

Original post by .ACS.

I would choose Bristol solely because it's in a larger city and isn't a campus university, whereas Bath is a definite campus university and is much smaller. That said, both are excellent for economics and so I wouldn't really mind where out of the two I ended up. Both offer excellent opportunities for students both at university and post-university.

hmm...is there something unpleasant about campus uni?

Reply 3

Sharkbait

Original post by Irenicis

hmm...is there something unpleasant about campus uni?

you don't have to travel like a mile from accommodation to the uni in your first year at Bath..

Reply 4

Frenchous

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Bath is the first one in alphabetical order

Coincfidence? Dont think so...

Reply 5

MathematicsKiller

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Original post by Frenchous

Bath is the first one in alphabetical order

Coincfidence? Dont think so...

Don't think so...

Reply 6

Frenchous

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Original post by MathematicsKiller

Don't think so...

Dont blame me I went to soton solent

Reply 7

trickyjoe0

Original post by Frenchous

Dont blame me I went to soton solent

and youre a prop trader at RBS?!

Reply 8

Frenchous

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Original post by joebarron

and youre a prop trader at RBS?!

Yes tnelos notos (lol see how I have inversed the words) is a target uni for RBS.

Reply 9

Overmars

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Original post by Frenchous

Dont blame me I went to soton solent

Lets all laugh at rubbish uni's lol.

Grow the **** up, you attention-seeking, pathetic little ****.

Reply 10

Frenchous

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Original post by Overmars

Lets all laugh at rubbish uni's lol.

Grow the **** up, you attention-seeking, pathetic little ****.

Reply 11

Tateco

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Original post by Overmars

Lets all laugh at rubbish uni's lol.

Grow the **** up, you attention-seeking, pathetic little ****.

This.

Reply 12

Irenicis

OP

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Reply 13

>Anna<

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Go with what your instinct, they're both good unis.

I'm from the area and both cities are lovely. Bristol has a more vibrant atmosphere, I would say, so if you're very into clubbing and going out I'd take that into consideration.

Bristol and Bath are close enough together for you to take the bus/train and visit the other city frequently, anyway, if you so wish.

Reply 14

dreadnaut

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I can't be objective, but Bristol is a much larger city and will offer you a lot more in terms of the out of uni experience. Its essentially the capital of the south west.

Bath seems quite "english" has quite a traditional feel about the place. Then again that might be what you want and need to study.

In terms of job prospects, rankings and content theres hardly anything in it. You'll learn the same core economics in both. Check what options are availible and what the unis specialise in (research centres) as these are really the only criteria to score them against each other.

I think Bath do a placement year with the treasury/banks etc which, to me, looks pretty impressive and shows they've got good connections. Bristol doesnt offer that.

Reply 15

Irenicis

OP

since the city of bath is like a tourist attraction, is it much more expensive than bristol?

Reply 16

FutureMedicc

Original post by .ACS.

I would choose Bristol solely because it's in a larger city and isn't a campus university, whereas Bath is a definite campus university and is much smaller. That said, both are excellent for economics and so I wouldn't really mind where out of the two I ended up. Both offer excellent opportunities for students both at university and post-university.