LSE or Edinburgh for History and Politics?

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LSE or Edinburgh vs Durham for History and Politics?

Hi everyone I have received offers for both LSE and Edinburgh for History and Politics as an international student and I can’t decide :frown:

Basically I want to do a year abroad during my degree. For Edinburgh, I could go in my third year, and there are more choices. However, it is more expensive than the programme at LSE, although LSE has fewer choices.

I personally prefer the course structure at Edinburgh a lot more, as there are certain modules that are not available at LSE even though my main interest is in modern history. However, I do realise that LSE has a much better reputation when it comes to employability, especially internationally. As much I do not want to go into finance or similar jobs, I cannot say that for sure and my parents do want me to into these industries.

I like both cities a lot, but the atmosphere at LSE seems so much more intense, while Edinburgh just seems so lovely.

So I was wondering if you guys have any advice? Thank you so much!

Reply 1

McGinger

Original post by SarahhhZhou

I personally prefer the course structure at Edinburgh a lot more, as there are certain modules that are not available at LSE even though my main interest is in modern history.

Go to Edinburgh - the course has more appeal, and its a beautiful historic city.
You will have a much better overall student experience there than at LSE.

Reply 2

mike23mike

You have read the two unis perfectly. No one has ever gone to Edinburgh and regretted it.

Reply 3

SarahhhZhou

Original post by McGinger

Go to Edinburgh - the course has more appeal, and its a beautiful historic city.
You will have a much better overall student experience there than at LSE.

Thank you for the reply. That is exactly what I think! I just need to persuade my parents now …

Reply 4

SarahhhZhou

Just for the record, I also have an offer from Durham for Combined Honours in Social Sciences, should I also consider Durham?

Reply 5

SarahhhZhou

Thank you so much for the reply. Just for the record, I also have an offer from Durham for Combined Honours in Social Sciences, should I also consider Durham?

Original post by mike23mike

You have read the two unis perfectly. No one has ever gone to Edinburgh and regretted it.

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