Is Durham better than UCL or vice versa?

Someone has said that LSE and UCL are superior to Durham

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Durham is still good. I don't think it makes a big difference for Philo. Make sure you have a clear path you want to take to become a lawyer as it won't be easy without a typical law degree.

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TSR George

Original post by FortitudeBank

Durham is still good. I don't think it makes a big difference for Philo. Make sure you have a clear path you want to take to become a lawyer as it won't be easy without a typical law degree.

Is it anywhere near as good.

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FortitudeBank

Durham is up there with UCL. LSE superior I think. Know a lot of people who did well from Durham. Plus, if you get good grades in your A levels and in first year you can (not guaranteed but likely) transfer to a better university (and worst case scenario they take you based on your A levels with a guaranteed place? Just one year lost - not bad at all imo)

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Anonymous#36

If you don’t want to go why not withdraw and try through UCAS extra or clearing?
I’m assuming you’re international as Durham has a vg rep in the UK and is always amongst the top few ranked UK unis and also for the course.
That being said, if you feel you’ve selected a poor choice, withdraw. This will allow you to have other options through Extra or Clearing and also free up the place for a someone else who actually wants it.
Moreover, for your own happiness don’t do 3 years hating it. YOLO.