School of Oriental and African Studies
London
SOAS or Brunel for Accounting and finance
Stuck between SOAS or Brunel for accounting and finance
School of Oriental and African Studies
London
Original post by ajj2000
check of the SOAS course gives exemptions - particularly ACCA. When it started it didn't which can be a huge disadvantage.
Yeah SOAS does give exemptions for accounting and finance
So would you recommend SOAS over Brunel for accounting and finance?
Original post by Anonymous
Yeah SOAS does give exemptions for accounting and finance
just checked the ACCA website - it does now! Thats good - certainly expands the options in London. I don't know anything about the SOAS course whereas Brunel is well established. The SOAS course looks fine though. Bit short on options but thats not unusual for A+F degrees.
Oh ok, do you think if I undertake the course at SOAS instead of Brunel, would put me at any inherent disadvantage assuming that I do well?
Original post by Anonymous
Oh ok, do you think if I undertake the course at SOAS instead of Brunel, would put me at any inherent disadvantage assuming that I do well?
I doubt it makes any difference either way.
Edited to add: I don't know what the cohort strength and mix of nationalities is at SOAS. Would be interesting to know as that can make a difference.
(edited 2 years ago)
Original post by ajj2000
I doubt it makes any difference either way.
Edited to add: I don't know what the cohort strength and mix of nationalities is at SOAS. Would be interesting to know as that can make a difference.
Edited to add: I don't know what the cohort strength and mix of nationalities is at SOAS. Would be interesting to know as that can make a difference.
yeah there’s a very high percentage of international students attending and quite diverse
Original post by vaibhavsoni
Oh ok, also I’m slightly leaning towards SOAS anyways because the commute is only around 50 minutes compared to Brunel which is around 1hr 30-45min
thats an easy one in that case.
Original post by Anonymous
Stuck between SOAS or Brunel for accounting and finance
bro what did you end up doing?do you regret your decision, im in exactly the same spot as you right now, i have to choose between the two
Original post by Anonymous
bro what did you end up doing?do you regret your decision, im in exactly the same spot as you right now, i have to choose between the two
Yup me too
Either do a accounting and finance at brunel with a foundation year or go to soas do a foundation year in Business, management, Economics and Law then do accounting and finance Bsc at Soas or transfer to another higher ranked University after the foundation year. I'm really stuck on which to decide on as Brunel is more or less down the road from me however it take me about an hour to commute to SOAS.
Original post by Anonymous
bro what did you end up doing?do you regret your decision, im in exactly the same spot as you right now, i have to choose between the two
Hi!
I had to make a similar decision when I went through clearing, but ultimately I ended up choosing SOAS. The first thing I looked at was what differed between the course structures. Accounting and Finance is quite rigid with its modules, so naturally there is not much differentiation when you compare how each university teaches it. That said, for me, SOAS stood out as it offered the greatest diversity when it came to the modules, whilst also providing me with the opportunity to specialise in different areas and regions. For example, there is the option of studying finance in East Asia or finance in North Africa and the Middle East etc. As well as this, I found the lecturers and tutors to be genuinely passionate about their respective fields. This not only means that both lectures and tutorials are engaging and interesting, but also each department member assigns a certain number of hours a week for you to drop in, ask them questions, get help or just talk.
After that, I compared the opportunities available with each university. The Accounting and Finance degree at SOAS is CIMA and ACCA accredited, which means that you qualify for certain exemptions if you choose to pursue either of those qualifications. In addition, we have a great careers team, who are happy to help you find internships and jobs, help create and tailor your CV/cover letters and give you mock interviews.
Another great thing about SOAS is that all students starting this year will now have the opportunity to study abroad for a year, regardless of which programme they are from. This is an incredible experience and SOAS have curated a very diverse list of partner school options. Some of the country options include the US, Canada, Jordan, Hong Kong, India, Norway, Singapore, Taiwan and so many more!
Finally, the last aspects I looked at were student life and location. SOAS’s campus is in Bloomsbury, in central London, and is next door to UCL and Birkbeck. This is great because students from University of London institutions have the opportunity to use the other universities facilities. For example, as a SOAS student you can use KCL or LSE’s library, sign up for a student membership at UCL’s gym or buy food from Birkbeck’s SU shop etc. In addition, SOAS’s location in London is optimal, as King’s Cross is a 10-15 minute walk in one direction and Tottenham Court Road/Oxford street is a 10-15 minute walk the other way. This means that you are surrounded by amazing places to eat, markets to visit and can always find something to do!
I know how daunting it can be, but remember to take your time when choosing between your offers. If you need help or have any questions, you can drop any of us a message on here or if you would like to talk to a student directly, you can send a message on Unibuddy. If you have questions about your application or want any clarifications, you can always call our clearing hotline number: 0203 912 6580
I hope that this helps and please let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck!
- K (BSc Accounting and Finance)
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