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Question about which uni and subject decision

Not really sure where to post this so I'll post it here and can be moved if necessary. I didn't want to post it in uni decisions, as it's a question, rather than a post explaining my decision.

I need to decide between the University of Leeds (which is great for my subject) or the University of Kent (which isn't as high-calibre as a uni or for my subject) but which is where I think I'll be happier.

I'm not looking for answers about the merits of looking for happiness against prospects per se, but more about the significance of job prospects between these universities.

They're only about 10 places apart league-table wise, but Leeds is RG, and on Open Days, assured me that they are targeted by lots of decent employers.

My second question regards subject:

- Is it better to get a 2.1 in something more employable (like economics) or a 1st in something less employable (like pure politics).

I've got the grades to study both, but I struggle with maths somewhat, and know I could get a first in politics and probably wouldn't in economics.
Reply 1
I had the option of either choosing a uni which was really high in rankings, or one which was lower but offered a 1 year paid year in industry. I ended up choosing the one with the year in industry as I realised that once I leave a uni, regardless of which one, I`ll leave in the same position as everyone else:With a degree. So having a degree as well as a years work experience would really help me stand out, plus it was paid which helped towards paying off my loan.

Check out these websites, where you can find reviews for unis and their courses by students:
http://www.whatuni.com/
http://university.which.co.uk/
https://unistats.direct.gov.uk/

Hope that helps:smile:
Thanks for the reply! Any more?
I am in the same position, I chose an lower ranked uni because of the 12 month work placement over a high ranked uni to make myself stand out.

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