Economics Applicant Thread UCAS 2012

Hey, what do you all think about Bristol and Nottingham? Which is better in terms of reputation/prospects? Which would you pick and why?

I'd appreciate any comments on the benefits and drawbacks of them. Thanks a lot!

Bristol>Nottingham, but not by a significant amount.

If you get offers from both it's best to look at both course structures and the university life.
In the end both have excellent reputations, one is only marginally better than the other, so I would consider the enjoying the uni (and essentially being able to work better and be more motivated as a result) to be more important.

Bristol>Nottingham, but not by a significant amount.

If you get offers from both it's best to look at both course structures and the university life.
In the end both have excellent reputations, one is only marginally better than the other, so I would consider the enjoying the uni (and essentially being able to work better and be more motivated as a result) to be more important.

I don't agree, if you have one Economics graduate from Bristol and one from Nottingham, the university they came from would not be a factor taken into consideration when comparing them. Nottingham's course is also extremely flexible (more than any other economics degree I have seen), making it better IMO.

I understand that both Bristol and Nottingham are reputable universities and perhaps they can't be compared through solely reputation/ranking. I'm more interested to know about the difference between the university life at both, as well as the cities. I don't have the chance to visit, so hopefully I get some feedback about the living environment, which is as important as the academics.

Well LSE and Notts there's quite a large gap in terms of reputation (particularly in banking), so I'd choose LSE without even thinking of it.

However if UCL or Warwick had Nottingham's social life, then I'd be more willing to consider rejecting LSE, since while LSE is still more reputable UCL and Warwick are very close behind.

Also, the social side is more important that you think, as it's not just about the idea of having stories to tell to your friends and getting drunk, but also to do with how if you enjoy being at the university and the new life you live, you'll work better and be more motivated.
I'd imagine being at a university you don't enjoy will hinder your academic performance somewhat.
Again, that's where I'd seriously consider another similar-rep uni with a great social life.

But since neither UCL or Warwick have a particularly stand-out social life, I'd still be inclined to go LSE.

Well LSE and Notts there's quite a large gap in terms of reputation (particularly in banking), so I'd choose LSE without even thinking of it.

However if UCL or Warwick had Nottingham's social life, then I'd be more willing to consider rejecting LSE, since while LSE is still more reputable UCL and Warwick are very close behind.

Also, the social side is more important that you think, as it's not just about the idea of having stories to tell to your friends and getting drunk, but also to do with how if you enjoy being at the university and the new life you live, you'll work better and be more motivated.
I'd imagine being at a university you don't enjoy will hinder your academic performance somewhat.
Again, that's where I'd seriously consider another similar-rep uni with a great social life.

But since neither UCL or Warwick have a particularly stand-out social life, I'd still be inclined to go LSE.

UCL and Warwick I've heard have great social lives. I know that UCL is brilliant for this so I don't really know why you'd think that

Yeah I agree, you only go to university once, then you spend a lot of your life working so it is better to enjoy yourself. Also despite LSE is great rep, I reckon its better to have a first from Nottingham then a 2:2 from LSE. TBH, I've given up on looking at reputation, I'm thinking as long as I go to any top ten uni, reputation wise it will be fine

LSE's social life sucks because of the people there. You arent gonna go clubbing by yourself, are you?

True! What I've heard they have great social lives. Especially UCL. And I don't quite understand why everyone here is saying that LSE's social life sucks. It is London!!! Maybe the students at LSE are a bit weird but you can always find friends at King's and UCL. You don't HAVE to hang out with the LSE students. London has so many opportunities...

Anyone sent of their UCAS form?

Anyone sent of their UCAS form?

Nearly, I'm sending mine off some time next week, as our internal school deadline is the 30th

Finally a PS Helper. Will take a look through your PS's now if you do post them