[ammarb87]

do you guys think I should apply to Southamton for Economics and Politics or Aston for Intl Business and Economics with work placement?

[Crinny68]

Definately Aston. The work placement year will give you a huge advantage when attempting to get a job after graduating

[hallswdm]

I have to agree there but base your judgement over which course you want to do. If you want to do Economics and Politics then go to southampton if not come to Aston. Also think about where you'll have the best social life for you

[ammarb87]

Yeah .. I dont know if I wanna do Economics and Politics .. I mean I could come to Aston .. The work placement year is really attractive etc .. do you reckon cardiff is better for economics ?

[hallswdm]

I know Aston has the best business school outside London therefore best for any business subject

[ammarb87]

yeah but economics isnt business, is it ? hehe !!! That means that employers will value Astons Intl Economics and Business Bsc degree yeah with the work placement ?

[hallswdm]

is not economics part of the business school though? I get confused not being part of the massive amount of people who are business

[RJA]

(Original post by hallswdm)
I know Aston has the best business school outside London therefore best for any business subject

i disagree

*cough* warwick, manchester, birmingham, bath, bristol, lancaster *cough*

[hallswdm]

Actually the statistics and the entrance grades say Aston is the best

[RJA]

yes but realistically it isn't "the best business school outside london", i would probably put it on par with most of the schools i mentioned before

[Alchemy]

Theres a lot of good places. Think that says something about the standard of business undergrad programmes in the UK atm.

[ammarb87]

Ppl dont really consider Aston to be a good uni though ..

[Alchemy]

In terms of business schools its highly regarded along with places listed above, the rest of the uni is apparently not as well regarded.

[Lil Lee Lee]

Languages are up there I believe

[Alchemy]

that must mean Business and language courses are good then?

[Lil Lee Lee]

You'd think so

[hallswdm]

Those that have graduated from Aston have a higher percentage of getting a graduate job once they have graduated than any other school outside of London. Does that not mean most companies think its the best degree?

[Note]

I think employers definately appreciate the experience that people doing Aston courses get on placements. It's definately a big factor for why the postgraduate employment rate is so high.

[hallswdm]

the quality of a degree does kinda come off the employment rate afterwards and seen as your placement year evaluation essay will actually count towards your final degree mark I think it makes the world of difference