Durham, Bristol, Manchester or Lancaster?

I have offers from this 4 unis for Math. I also have offer from Warwick, but it will be my firm uni. Any advice to choose between Durham, Bristol, Manchester and Lancaster?
The course look the same..
What about easy access to campus uni, better experience?

Reply 1

Carrotsroom

Depends on your personal preferences. For example, bigger city or a smaller one, want to have a good access to nightclubs or you're not bothered, want a campus life or a collegiate one (durham). Honestly it depends on your preferences of how you want to live at uni. I recommend searching some youtube videos on the unis that take you away from academics and show you the social aspects of each uni

Durham University

Durham

Original post by StavP

Hey there

I would echo what the other user has said. Durham is quite a small city compared to the other ones you've mentioned, so it's worth considering whether you prefer a bigger city. Collegiate system over campus-based university is another factor- only Durham and Lancaster have colleges and I think that offers a better overall university experience because of the ease of socialising. Here are some other considerations you can take into account: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/g/diagrams/considerations-when-choosing-a-university

-Himieka

Reply 3

Lancaster Student Ambassador

Official Rep

Original post by StavP

Hi there,

I am a third year Mathematics and Statistics student at Lancaster University. Firstly, well done on getting offers to such great universities and I'm sure whichever you pick you will end up loving. Personally I ended up loving Lancaster because I find a campus university to be more comfortable and accessible than a city university. Also, everything I needed in first year was close together within a 10 minute walk which made it easier wake up late and still make it in on time. That being said, I have had day trips to Manchester for paintballing and nights out so that is always an option to. In addition, all my first year maths modules were weighted 50% exam and 50% coursework which really helped lower my stress levels as I don't particularly like exams. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have.

- Amy (Lancaster Student Ambassador) :smile: