UEA, Sheffield or Liverpool for Psychology?

I'm not actually a student at any of these (have accepted another uni) but I did apply to and visit UEA. I really liked the campus, the park it was situated in was beautiful, the sport facilities looked really good, and I even liked the architecture (even though I'm a stickler for old buildings). It's a bit of a concrete jungle, but the Ziggurats (pyramid like buildings) are strangely beautiful, and as a whole it felt welcoming and was easy to navigate. Also, Norwich is a lovely place, if you like pubs, old buildings and markets (which, incidentally, I do). Friends who go there have said the club scene in Norwich is a bit quiet, but this is made up for by the events on campus. In the end, it was just a bit too far from home for me.

I don't know much about the other two, other than that Liverpool is another lovely, if very different, city. The overall league tables (TCUG and Guardian) rank UEA above Sheffield and Liverpool, but this may be different for whichever subject you're doing. And league tables provide limited information really, if you're genuinely torn between these places based on your initial impressions, you need to go and visit them in order to truly assess their merits (assuming you haven't already visited), in relation to what you want from a uni.

Good luck!

I graduated at Uni of Liverpool and I can't reccomend it enough! I was at another university that I despised (I won't say which) but I transferred to UoL and loved it. Everyone just seemed to be so motivated to do well and it was great. The lecturers were incredibly accessible and easy to approach if you had an issue. They run an internship scheme in 2nd year, which I did and offered great experience. I could go on for ages, but I really liked it.

I would recommend getting accommodation in the city centre though, as opposed to UoL accommodation which tends to be further out.

thank you do you mind me asking which course you graduated from. Just curious I was planning on staying on campus if I go to UoL because it'd be easier for me. I'm not really sure what you mean by 'further out'

Not at all, I studied psychology. I thought that was implied for some reason (and I also assumed you were telepathic )

Well basically you can either live in city centre accommodation which in some cases is literally right next to the university or within at least a 10minute walk. Or you can opt for accommodation in the 'Aigburth' or 'Smithdown' areas of Liverpool which you'll need to get a bus to, especially the former. They tend to be owned by UoL, and most are fully catered, if that's something that appeals to you. But they seem to be a bit more expensive.

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The city centre accommodation is a much better choice for me since I wanna be right next to the university. I really don't wanna have to travel on a bus everyday

Liverpool is slightly better regarded by employers and academia due to it's Russell Group status, but UEA is pretty good. Norwich is a much nicer place than Liverpool.

Plus you're a lot closer to the night life! And the shops and what not. Although there is a huge Asda in the Smithdown area. If you go private (as opposed to uni accommodation) you might be able to find a room for £70pw

I definitely agree. I don't just want to go to Liverpool because of its 'good reputation' and it being respected because it's a Russell group uni blah blah so I don't want that to be the main reason for going to UoL. One of my teachers at sixth form is from Norwich and he said its a great place too (probably because he's from Norwich himself ). Would you say Liverpool is a nice place too? In terms of different places to visit, shop, eat etc.

I definitely agree. I don't just want to go to Liverpool because of its 'good reputation' and it being respected because it's a Russell group uni blah blah so I don't want that to be the main reason for going to UoL. One of my teachers at sixth form is from Norwich and he said its a great place too (probably because he's from Norwich himself ). Would you say Liverpool is a nice place too? In terms of different places to visit, shop, eat etc.

Liverpool is not ''nice'' like Cardiff or Birmingham. It is like Nottingham or Leicester. I'd choose UEA over Liverpool as both are top 30 level universities, but if it was Birmingham vs UEA I'd say Birmingham as it is one of the better Russell Group unis.

Liverpool is rough, but to be fair that doesn't matter at all as a student.

my friend in her final year at uea doing psychology and she doesn't rate it much - can't wait to leave.
I'm also at uea doing French and again, I'd avoid it.

The campus is nice enough, but other than that we've both had experiences with slow and badly organised hubs and courses. My accommodation was a complete rip off for what it was.

If it wasn't for the debt I would have dropped out by now for sure.
Everyone on my course who I've asked does wonder where this great student satisfaction reputation came from cos we're not feeling it.

On the plus, Norwich is a very nice place to live; as long as you're not a student at UEA

Oh dear I'm really sorry to hear that you're not having the best experience. I'm going to have to see the uni and course for myself on an applicant day because it's really confusing when some people are saying it's great and some are saying it's not. I appreciate you sharing your personal experience though

I disagree that Liverpool is rough. OK, don't get me wrong there are rough parts of the city that are economically deprived and have seen better days. But the city centre and the student bits are thriving and very safe

I have a conditional offer from both the University of Liverpool and the University of East Anglia - I'm just waiting on Sheffield
EDIT: Sheffield rejected me.
I really don't know which of these uni's I wanna go to, and it would be so helpful if anyone, preferably if you have applied to these uni's too, to give me some advice? Or any previous students that have been to these uni's. I'm just stressed out about wanting to move out and I don't know much about what the areas are like, social life etc.

hey there,
I went for an open day to Liverpool and i come from London. From my Experience Liverpool is preety good and from my reseach it is one of the best universityes for medicne which is closly linked with your course...psycology. its also a russel group uni so Id pick that personally. However if you want a good social/nighlife like myself i wouldnt recomened it as much as it seemed quite dull and the atmospehere in the high streets was quite in comparisoned to were i come from. when i inialy done my research it was said liverpool is the 3rd best for nightlife but without the people it wouldnt be so great. i went to concert square the main centre of attraction for nighlife where there are 5 or 6 clubs which me and a mate went to but there was barely anyone in there and it was just dull..so yeh thats about it....id still pick Liverpool over UAE because overall liverpool is better i think..
anyways best wishes