University of Manchester or Leeds

I am an a level resit student, and I’m very torn between the two unis. I am predicted AAA and have a B in history from last year.

Leeds have offered me ABB for law if I place them as my first choice. However I’ve been very set on Manchester and they require AAA. I’ve heard very mixed reviews about the two unis Like some state that Manchester has bad lectures and some state Leeds is full of “druggies”.

I want a very decent social life but also an amazing education that will help me get employed in the area of law. Any advice???

I am an a level resit student, and I’m very torn between the two unis. I am predicted AAA and have a B in history from last year.

Leeds have offered me ABB for law if I place them as my first choice. However I’ve been very set on Manchester and they require AAA. I’ve heard very mixed reviews about the two unis Like some state that Manchester has bad lectures and some state Leeds is full of “druggies”.

I want a very decent social life but also an amazing education that will help me get employed in the area of law. Any advice???

Hey. So I was exactly in your position this time last year! I too was a resit student. I achieved ABB due to extenuating circumstances (so didn’t meet my manchester offer of AAA) but I knew those grades didn’t reflect me & hence I took a year out. A year later, I achieved AAA (as I knew I would!) and I’m so glad I put Uni of Leeds as my first choice. Yes I too had heard ‘it’s full of druggies’ but honestly I haven’t seen this. Leeds is so beautiful & amazing. I study LLB Law and I am loving it! Leeds is ranked quite a bit higher than Manchester. It’s also such a respected uni. I feel like Manchester is kind of losing its high status Russel group uni meaning. Anyway, social life is great at Leeds. Academics is great too, the lecturers are so so supportive. I may be biased (lol) but Leeds is too good of an opportunity to let down!! And plus they’re offering you ABB which is amazing -it’s a really good safety net to have. Especially if you’re a resit student. Good luck!

Thank you so much, that’s what I was thinking like it’s an amazing offer to have from Leeds. Also I’ve heard that Manchester lecturers don’t give that much support. Do you find the modules interesting and have they helped you complete work experience and law programmes? As it is very important to have a head start at such a competitive course.