History - choosing the right Uni..

Hi, I am international student. Plan to do law conversion after History undergrad. Any ideas about how to choose between LSE, St. Andrews and Durham?


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I personally think Durham is better.

Hi Thx. Don't you think LSE being in London would have some sort of advantage, towards dealing with law firms and the conversion later?

Ah didn't read about the conversion to law. Yes, it may have an effect. But in my personal view either would benefit you; LSE may give more fluidity to find contacts but if you're pressing I'm sure you could in Durham too.

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Hi, I am international student. Plan to do law conversion after History undergrad. Any ideas about how to choose between LSE, St. Andrews and Durham?


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Hi, I'm currently doing a course called Pathways to Law at UCL and I would recommend you consider UCL as an option; they have a great Law and History departments and as you're looking to do a conversion (like myself) I know the Admissions staff are very helpful.

Thanks. But it is too late now. My application went in quite some time ago.

As previously mentioned, one of the most important things to consider is the course content. You don't want to choose somewhere just for prestige and then find you hate the courses you take.


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Very true and I think both the unis are prestigious enough. I am inclined towards modern and international history. Will have to do some research..

In terms of later reading Law, it wont make any difference which of those Unis you go to.

What sort of History do you want to study? Read this general advice :http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki...urance_choices - in particular the bit about reading the individual course unit descriptions (for all 3 years of the course) in detail. Remember, you study the course for 3 years, not the Uni.