london met or uel

Uel has a slightly better rep. I've visited both universities and london met just doesn't seem to have a university feel to it at all. Uel was a bit better and they have a wider variety of societies and social events throughout the year, the accommodation is also cheaper. London met is local to me and the area is really bad but the prices are still sky high.

Thanks for the reply. When I check the Guardian rankings London Met ranks higher, but I guess they aren't far apart. I appreciate your input. Thanks.

Basically i wouldnt touch either one with a pole... Just me though.

Yeah think I've seen you write that somewhere else also. But coming from a Russell group university which is now having the department I was in investigated, I don't think everybody has the same choices.


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But are you aware u are actually considering two of the universities with arguably the worst reputations? just my 2 cents.

But are you aware u are actually considering two of the universities with arguably the worst reputations? just my 2 cents.

According to my lecturers at the university of Edinburgh, the guardian is the most reliable source for rankings, and if you check they are not at the bottom of the table, meaning not the worst reputation. I appreciate your input but was looking for constructive feedback with statements being backed up rather than just insulting the universities, just by "reputation". Without sounding rude lol. I wanted to be able to make an informed decision.
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Apologies if I gave the impression of insulting the 2 unis... but don't you think that almost everyone or at least the majority unknowingly judges universities by their reputations? I just believe that the modern unis or ex-polys can't be compared with the old and RG unis....

They can't be compared because they offer a very different educational experience. If you get good grades at 18 and want a traditional academic experience at a prestigous university then that's great!!! However some people like myself and the OP aren't going into university as high flying 18 years olds. Doesn't mean we are any less intelligent or capable of achieving a good degree, it just means we have to come at it a different way. Newer universities like london met, uel etc etc can offer this experience. Also, a 1st from london met can get you onto a masters at oxford. A 2:2 from imperial is unlikely to get you onto a masters at oxford. Its not ALL about reputation, although approximately 20% of graduate employers take university ranking into consideration.

They can't be compared because they offer a very different educational experience. If you get good grades at 18 and want a traditional academic experience at a prestigous university then that's great!!! However some people like myself and the OP aren't going into university as high flying 18 years olds. Doesn't mean we are any less intelligent or capable of achieving a good degree, it just means we have to come at it a different way. Newer universities like london met, uel etc etc can offer this experience. Also, a 1st from london met can get you onto a masters at oxford. A 2:2 from imperial is unlikely to get you onto a masters at oxford. Its not ALL about reputation, although approximately 20% of graduate employers take university ranking into consideration.

No problem, I applied to uel and london met myself and they get alot of stick because they are new unis and cater for students from a non traditional background but not everyone can go to college and get amazing grades, sometimes reallife gets in the way!

Some of the science facilities at london met are world class. I attended a workshop there as part of the gifted and talented program at my school, the labs are awesome!!!! The sports facilities at uel are second to none as well. I would look at other rankings as well though, the gaurdian rankings differ considerably from other rankings but its good to see london met climbing up!

Also, a 1st from london met can get you onto a masters at oxford. A 2:2 from imperial is unlikely to get you onto a masters at oxford. Its not ALL about reputation, although approximately 20% of graduate employers take university ranking into consideration.