SOAS or Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Or SOAS ?

I am really torn between SOAS and Edinburgh for Politics & Religous studies. I like the courses and focus at both uni's, which is better for prestige/reputation ? :confused:

Reply 1

BovineBeast

Both are pretty prestigious. I'd choose on the basis of the location. London, or Edinburgh. Edinburgh is pretty, London is at the centre of things. It's a hard choice, but you know.

Reply 2

lukeyboy

Yeah, its so difficult ! I'm aiming to convert to law afterwards then follow the barrister path, if that makes a difference to which to choose ?

Reply 3

Socrates

SOAS is religious studies is probably better.

Politics is even methinks.

Go for SOAS.

Reply 4

lukeyboy

I'm completely torn, my major worry is the student life @ SOAS. I quite like the large and active union @ Edinburgh, as a former SOAS student would you say you made alot of friends/there was an active social aspect to study @ SOAS.

Reply 5

an Siarach

Good choice and a close call. I would choose SOAS primarily on the basis of its location in London.

Reply 6

Exoskeletal

i love london because of the amount of stuff that goes on there.
i think the weather is nicer in london than edinburgh too.
silly reasons i know...

the politics and relgions courses look far more interesting at soas than at other unis. i prefer their focus and approach.

Reply 7

lukeyboy

I've added a poll ! Do SOAS students meet many other uni london students ? SO TORN !

Reply 8

digitalparadox

Because it's that subject, I would definitely go for SOAS. A family friend is a lecturer in islamic philosophy at SOAS and despite the fact he hates london (commutting etc) he said he loves the academic atmosphere - he said there is no other place with the best resources on islam and oriental subjects. You may get better resources designated on your subject area more at SOAS compared to Edinburgh.