Would you leave Durham for Edinburgh?

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Reply 20

WokSz

Original post by Wizdome

Thanks for your advice. Kinda figured everything out already. Would be going to DUrham :smile:

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I guess you made the right choice then. So you've applied to Durham already?Gotten a decision on your application?

Absolutely. I don't think staying at a University simply because of the brand is a good idea. My point was that go where you feel you'll do the best job. But Durham will open a lot of doors.

I haven't applied yet :smile:

. I'll be doing so in September/October. Have you applied yet?

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Reply 21

boerebista

Original post by Wizdome

Thanks for your advice. Kinda figured everything out already. Would be going to DUrham :smile:

Good choice. :goodluck:

Reply 22

TeeEm

shame because Edinburgh is a great city ...

Reply 23

Eboracum

Original post by Wizdome

Have to decide between Durham (Msc. New and Renewable Energy) and Edinburgh (Msc. Sustainable Energy Systems) over the next few days. Just wondering if there are any strong points in favor of Durham over Edinburgh (asides from the collegiate system of course! totally love it) especially since Edinburgh is consistently ranked in top 40 of QS and THE world rankings, whilst Durham is ranked avg of 80th - 90th yearly.
Cost of tuition shouldn't be factored cos I got a scholarship to cover any of both.

I would argue that Durham is the fifth best university in the UK, behind the old two, LSE and Imperial so I think you've made the right choice. I'd argue it's a tier above Edinburgh in terms of prestige.

I think rankings are very important, but the question is; which rankings? You'll find that universities that do better in global rankings: Edinburgh, KCL, B'ham, Manchester often don't do as well as universities such as Durham, Warwick, York, Exeter in the UK rankings. I've always valued UK rankings more, as I take the view that I'll be looking for employment in the UK and well, we know what our good universities are.

Edinburgh is a lovely city, and I've visited the university. The student union is particularly good and the quadrant section is lovely. I'm in a similar position to you, I've got Masters scholarships from Durham and UCL and I'm going for Durham as I just feel i'd have a better time there and my money will go further. See you there!

Reply 24

InadequateJusticex

Original post by Jellyt

O Hello, i got offers from Durham and Edinburgh too, and i chose durham as my insurace choice, to study geography, and edinburgh to read sustainable development! I chose durham mainly because it seems to be a more recognised, not diminishing edinburgh by saying this, but i thought durham ranked higher than edinburgh. Also, durham’s field trips are apparenly of a higher standard too