URGENT: University for a Master in International Relations (2013)

Hello everyone,

I know I'm quite late but I really need help with choosing a University for a Masters degree. I am from Germany, applied just a few weeks ago and didn't think that I would receive any/so many offers from British Universities.

I received unconditional offers from:

1. Bristol (International Relations)
2. Aberystwyth (International Relations)
3. Sheffield (International Studies)
4. Brimingham (International Relations)

and a conditional offer from Durham, but I probably don't have the time to meet their conditions. I also applied at Surrey but I didn't receive an answer yet.

Bristol set a deadline for my decision (31 August) so visiting the Universities is not an option. As far as I cut through the jungle of rankings and recommendations Bristol and Aberystwyth are my favorites. But I'm not really sure whether Bristol is good in the field of IR and whether Aberystwyth is really that good (that it is worthwhile to move/travel to such a remote city).

I appreciate any information or advice about the universities, cities, accommodations, their reputation, etc.

May thanks in advance for your help!