My 5 current choice

I see. Are you going to visit the other 2 unis? Would be a good idea. I've been to see all 5 of my unis and it's important if you are unsure of where to go.

My girlfriend has just finished at Lincoln and she says it's a great place. The uni is very attractive as is the town. Awesome Cathedral and suprisingly good night life for a relatively small city. Most of the facilities are new so it has a good 'feel' about it.

I believe it's also got a dedicated Media building that has been recently completed and has a good rep in the field.

I have never heard a good thing about Derby. End of. Ever.

Staffordshire is one of my local uni's and i have been there for HE fairs and a few presentations when at school. Staffordshire uni is in Stoke-on-Trent which is probably the most underwhelming large town/city in the country. It doesn't have much to offer students bar pottery and oatcakes. The night life is very average and the area has seen better days, some point around 1880 i believe.

I'm at Derby - 2nd year History & Sociology - & loving it!
But your uni is a big decision, so i would definately reccomend open days. Here's a link to Derby's page http://www.derby.ac.uk/opendays hope that works!
The night life is pretty good too - plenty of pubs & clubs, and places to see live acts. Had the Sugababes, Taio Cruz & Scouting for Girls in the Uni.http://www.derby.ac.uk/student-life here's a link to more stuff!
Hope this helps.
Best wishes!

I cant really make the open days for the two other unis, unfair for my dad driving.

I attended the Derby University Open day two weeks ago and I enjoyed myself. In comparison to the comments in this topic the area is rather lovely with a lovely shopping centre, the university is only a bus away from the town centre + the staff, facilities and courses are superb. They said that 50-60% of the students there are mature students (21+) which is rather impressive.

I'd say that university is aimed at those who are wanting to study and not focus on the night life too much (clubbing and pubs)

I attended the Derby University Open day two weeks ago and I enjoyed myself. In comparison to the comments in this topic the area is rather lovely with a lovely shopping centre, the university is only a bus away from the town centre + the staff, facilities and courses are superb. They said that 50-60% of the students there are mature students (21+) which is rather impressive.

I'd say that university is aimed at those who are wanting to study and not focus on the night life too much (clubbing and pubs)