[swbp]

I've had offers to study BA Geography at these five universities, i'm 99% sure of my top choice and just wondered how others feel they rank against one another in terms of prestige. How would you rank the following 5 for geography and why?

Leicester
Queen Mary, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Sheffield
Sussex

[Hanshen]

What do you want to study? Human geography? I'd discount Sussex and Leicester tbh. In terms of decent staff currently teaching undergrads I'd go with Sheffield (although they have just lost Gill Valentine to Leeds... which is a bit of a blow) or Holloway. That said, QML is probably one of the best postgrad geography departments in the country. Id i had offers for all of the above I'd take Sheffield or QML.

[Chapeau Rouge]

(Original post by swbp)
I've had offers to study BA Geography at these five universities, i'm 99% sure of my top choice and just wondered how others feel they rank against one another in terms of prestige. How would you rank the following 5 for geography and why?

Leicester
Queen Mary, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Sheffield
Sussex

1st. Sheffield - biased but great course, bit boring in first year but everywhere is, disagree with above poster about losing academics, we have Danny Dorling! and then
2nd. Royal Holloway
3rd. Leicester
4th. Sussex
5th. QMUL

[swbp]

This is really funny, because i'm choosing Sussex haha! I appreciate the opinions though, and i agree that Sheffield and Holloway both have better reputations for it. However Sussex is still well ranked, and Sheffield didn't have a campus feel so that was a definate no. I appreciate your effort though

[Chapeau Rouge]

(Original post by swbp)
This is really funny, because i'm choosing Sussex haha! I appreciate the opinions though, and i agree that Sheffield and Holloway both have better reputations for it. However Sussex is still well ranked, and Sheffield didn't have a campus feel so that was a definate no. I appreciate your effort though

No problem, some people are definitely more campusy people anyway, I'm definitely a city person! Would have died of boredom at Holloway personally! I do have a friend at Sussex who loves it so I'm sure it's the right choice for you

[Hanshen]

I'd defo have taken Sheffield out of that lot like I say. I know my comments were down voted, but really... it is true Sussex is still decent though.

[Chapeau Rouge]

(Original post by Hanshen)
I'd defo have taken Sheffield out of that lot like I say. I know my comments were down voted, but really... it is true Sussex is still decent though.

I'll upvote you when I can as I agree.

[lucas13]

for me

Sheffield
Royal Holloway, University of London
Sussex
Queen Mary, University of London
Leicester

[04ghicks]

Pick Sheffield. Not biased, really.

[swbp]

Sorry guys, i've just confirmed Sussex as my firm choice and RHUL as my insurance. I agree that Sheffield is great, however the non-campus layout was a massive drawback for me, plus the course at Sussex seemed more interesting and i like the university better overall.

[lucas13]

what did you like about the uni?

[swbp]

(Original post by lucas13)
what did you like about the uni?

Sussex has everything i want to be honest - a well ranked university (in the UK and the world) as well as a brilliant city to live in. The course looks dead interesting, and also gives me the oppurtunity to take modules in other subject areas which is great for me as i'd love to do some anthropology and sociology alongside my degree. The campus is in a national park, yet you're 5 minuets from the city, so it has the best of both worlds. It just looks brilliant and i can't wait to start

[Haz606]

I see that you've already made a decision but if you/anyone else is still interested, the Guardian league tables for subjects can be a useful starting point:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...mental-studies

[Chapeau Rouge]

(Original post by Haz606)
I see that you've already made a decision but if you/anyone else is still interested, the Guardian league tables for subjects can be a useful starting point:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...mental-studies

Guardian tables are a complete joke. There is no way Exeter is better than Sheffield for geography, it doesn't even have 5 for research assessment.

[saachi]

Sheffield, Sussex, Leicester, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway

[Haz606]

(Original post by Chapeau Rouge)
Guardian tables are a complete joke. There is no way Exeter is better than Sheffield for geography, it doesn't even have 5 for research assessment.

The Guardian tables don't take research into account as it's not really one of the main factors that students are interested in when choosing a University.