Which University Would Be Best For Me?

Hi!

I'm an underachiever who was very lazy at college and got results below his capability. I studied music production for a year at university before leaving due to ill health.

I decided I didn't like the course and decided to reapply for a course in journalism. I have a mere 260 UCAS points, grades CCB, but I also have some experience in the field. Namely a position as a junior writer for an entertainment news site and the administration of my own website.

Anyway, I hastily applied for universities based on cities I'd like to live in, without really researching them first. They are as follows:

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John Moores

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Southampton Solent

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Manchester Met

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Roehampton

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London Met

If you cringed at any it'd be the last one. I substituted London Met for a university with entry requirements far exceeding my grades after speaking to the admissions tutor. However, I'm still waiting for a response from that university. The other four gave me unconditional offers within the week I applied.

So, forget London Met. Assuming I'm rejected by its replacement, which would suck, which one of these universities would be the best choice for a degree in journalism? Any testimonies from students already studying at the four would be grand.

Cheers everyone!

Reply 1

samomaon282

Well, according to the ranking of The Guardian (subject ranking for journalism), Liverpool John Moores would be #31, Southampton Solent #19, Roehampton #27, London Met #40. Manchester Met isn't ranked by The Guardian. And according to thecompleteuniversityguide John Moores is #81, Manchester Met #73, Southampton Solent #114, Roehampton #93 and London Met #123. In terms of graduate prospects, Manchester Met is the best out of your choices, but has also a rather low percentage of employability (57,6%).
So even though I don't care very much for rankings, I would definitely not attend London Met.

Reply 2

ageshallnot

I have no advice about the universities in question. However, I would like to point out (gently) that carrying out thorough research is a fundamental journalistic skill.

Reply 3

ElChapo

Original post by ageshallnot

I have no advice about the universities in question. However, I would like to point out (gently) that carrying out thorough research is a fundamental journalistic skill.

Haha haha brilliant addition

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Reply 4

JustSmalltalk

Oh man, that's such a touché moment. I understand, but because my application was so late I was pretty impulsive. I admit to that.

But yeah, made me chuckle. Thanks mate.

Reply 5

ageshallnot

Original post by JustSmalltalk

Oh man, that's such a touché moment. I understand, but because my application was so late I was pretty impulsive. I admit to that.

But yeah, made me chuckle. Thanks mate.

I'm glad you took it well. I hope you also take the point on board in your chosen career! :smile:

FWIW I know one very senior journalist who went to John Moores, but he studied Politics and it was a long time ago.

Reply 6

JustSmalltalk

Original post by ageshallnot

I'm glad you took it well. I hope you also take the point on board in your chosen career! :smile:

FWIW I know one very senior journalist who went to John Moores, but he studied Politics and it was a long time ago.

Yeah man, I definitely will.

Well, good news anyway; I chatted to the admissions tutor for my substitution choice and I'm pretty sure he said he's going to offer me a place. Though it won't appear on UCAS until after Easter now. Here's hoping!