which one is better? Liverpool or York?

I'm going to do a PhD Degree in Social Policy this term but I haven't made up my mind which University I will choose, Liverpool or York. Anybody has an idea?
Thanks a lot!

Reply 1

MMA

York is better academically for a number of reasons. Firstly, it has a higher research rating for Social Policy than Liverpool, which will be of interest to you if you are doing a Phd. It also has a better reputation as an overall university. If you are looking at the type of city then you should visit both and make your mind up that way.

Reply 2

d750

Agreed. York is certainly better academically.

I'd go for York!

York York York York

York and don'y even think of Gerard's town.......by the way baros sucks....

Reply 6

swallows

York. Despite Liverpool locals banging on about it being blah blah blah city of culture blah, it's well nasty and full of moaning pseudo-Irish scum. York's a better uni as well.

Reply 7

Niccolo

swallows

York. Despite Liverpool locals banging on about it being blah blah blah city of culture blah, it's well nasty and full of moaning pseudo-Irish scum. York's a better uni as well.

EY!! I'm from liverpool and pseudo-Irish...but I know what you mean.

Reply 8

promising

thank you for all these reply. I know Liverpool well coz I had been here for one year. I also visited York twice. My intention is York too, maybe I just post it to get myself some encouragement! Anyway, thank you all!

Reply 9

ChemistBoy

The best thing to do is look at the indivdual researcher who will be your supervisor:

Are they well respected?
Is what they are doing interesting to you?

If the answer is yes to those then go for it. A PhD is a massive commitment and you have to be happy where you are so that also has to play a factor.

Personally I wouldn't base my decision on facts and/or figures about general reputations. It is your individual supervisor that is important and you must research an area which you are interested in or it is a waste of time.

Reply 10

promising

Hi, ChemistBoy, thank you very much for your advice!
Actually, this is my experience too, i mean, you point concerning general reputation and individual supervisor. I had wonderful time in Liverpool the year before last but suffered a lot in Warwick, which is supposed to have a good reputation and a high ranking.

I have visited departments and supervisors in both universities, both made me feel good and comfortable. and both supervisors are not experts in my PhD reserach area! that's why i hesitate..

While, York have offered me a small scholarship, although I know they are tricky and just want to get more money from me, i might well go for this one -- money became the key issue at this moment!