Best academic reputation for Mathematics?

Which of these stands out in academic reputation for mathematics?

Harriet-Watt
Queen Mary
York
Sussex
Cardiff
Glasgow
Leeds
Leicester
Southampton
Reading

Reply 1

ageshallnot

Original post by Religion

Which of these stands out in academic reputation for mathematics?

Harriet-Watt
Queen Mary
York
Sussex
Cardiff
Glasgow
Leeds
Leicester
Southampton
Reading

None of them.

Reply 2

Religion

Original post by ageshallnot

None of them.

Are they that bad?

I cant find a better place for Maths with A*AE.

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 3

grassntai

From that list Leeds ranks the highest which a google search will show. I know some really smart people who went there from my school and I heard it's a great university.

Reply 4

ageshallnot

Original post by Religion

I cant find a better place for Maths with A*AE.

Then consider other factors such as location/environment, options for a year in industry or abroad, and whether you can upgrade to an integrated Masters if you perform well etc.

Reply 5

kkboyk

Original post by Religion

Which of these stands out in academic reputation for mathematics?

Harriet-Watt
Queen Mary
York
Sussex
Cardiff
Glasgow
Leeds
Leicester
Southampton
Reading

They all essentially the same rep. However, I'd recommend Cardiff as they have a really nice course structure (plus have more optional modules).

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 6

#ChaosKass

None of them are that great, and you won't stand a chance if you want to go into academia or banking. I suggest you take a gap year, resit your E, and apply for some decent unis instead of settling for one of these.

Reply 7

Religion

Original post by kkboyk

They allae seentially the same rep. However, I'd recommend Cardiff as they have a really nice course structure (plus have more optional modules).

Do you think there is a big difference academically between these and, for example, Imperial? Wondering if I should just wait a year.

Reply 8

Yua

Original post by Religion

Do you think there is a big difference academically between these and, for example, Imperial? Wondering if I should just wait a year.

Yes and with A*AE you really really should take a year out. Leave the A*A as is, retake the E, and pick up an additional A level.

Reply 9

Religion

Original post by Yua

Yes and with A*AE you really really should take a year out. Leave the A*A as is, retake the E, and pick up an additional A level.

The E wasn't really my fault. What about Manchester? They said they would give me an offer if I get a remark to A*AD.

Reply 10

999tigger

The E really kills your options. Id just retake it.

Reply 11

TercioOfParma

Are you guys memeing or something? These are all pretty good schools. The best of those is probably Southampton or York.

Reply 12

Religion

Original post by 999tigger

The E really kills your options. Id just retake it.

A* in maths and A in further maths, 100% in the core modules. clearly I am capable maths student. I don't see why the E makes a difference to universities,

Reply 13

999tigger

Original post by Religion

A* in maths and A in further maths, 100% in the core modules. clearly I am capable maths student. I don't see why the E makes a difference to universities,

Ok you should use that line with admissions.

Reply 14

Religion

Original post by 999tigger

Ok you should use that line with admissions.

The clearing hotline people keep telling me the grades are fixed, should I just ask to speak with the Mathematics department?

Reply 15

999tigger

Ynfrotunately they demand 3 A levels or UCAS points for a reason. Its going to be a hard sell getting them to accept you on 2 when everyone else has to be judged on 3. Nothing wrong with Leeds but if you wnat Oxbridge etc then you need the other A level.

Reply 16

Balor

None of them stand out for mathematics, but they are all perfectly good choices. I'd likely choose York or S'ton. If you retake you risk not receiving offers from a standout university and/or failing to perform adequately in the inevitable entrance exams (STEP, MAT and Durhams new one). Ultimately the choice is yours, but I would consider whether or not another application is worth it.