What university should I go to (Bristol or Bath engineering)
I'm considering going to one of these two universities but I'm unsure of my decision and want to hear more opinions from people. Both universities are amazing for engineering (I've heard) and I want to hear more about the advantages and disadvantages for studying at these universities. At Bath I applied for robotics engineering and at Bristol I applied for EEE.
Thank you <3
Thank you <3
Reply 1
Original post by _Serotonin_
I'm considering going to one of these two universities but I'm unsure of my decision and want to hear more opinions from people. Both universities are amazing for engineering (I've heard) and I want to hear more about the advantages and disadvantages for studying at these universities. At Bath I applied for robotics engineering and at Bristol I applied for EEE.
Thank you <3
Thank you <3
Reply 2
Original post by thegeek888
One word...Bath!!!
Reply 3
Hi there,
Deciding between universities is a tough decision as there are so many factors at play.
For starters I would recommend looking through the courses at each of the universities since these are different. You may be able to find out the modules you will study and work you will produce on each website. This may give you an insight into what you’re interested in and what calls out to you .
Second you want to consider the learning environment for the courses. Bath has a huge host of support for students including well-being services, financial support, student mentors, personal tutors etc, so whatever you may struggle with there will be support there to assist you through and ensure you are able to learn and perform at your best throughout the course so you get the most out of your degree. Financially, Bath offers a lot of scholarships, bursaries and loans (without interest) to help wherever you may need.
There are also the great job prospects which follow. Bath also has great connections to a lot of companies for both placement and graduate options and assist you a lot in finding a career during and post studies. The placement/graduate team offer a bunch of help including CV assistance, mock interviews and emailing companies to gather job opportunities. Bath also has a great employability rate!
Bath offers lots of facilities such as a gym, tennis courts, football pitches etc, 24 hour security (which you can call from anywhere in the city - not just campus), 24 hour library access and even showers on campus when you need.
Furthermore, you want to consider outside the scope of academics and consider where you will be living for the year. It would be worth looking into what each of the cities have to offer such as aesthetic, night life, restaurants, supermarkets etc. since you mentioned you prefer quieter outings, Bath has a of beautiful places to visit throughout the day with friends. It is not known for nightlife however, if you ever were interested in going out however there is always some type of social occurring, clubs are open 6 days a week and Bristol is only ten minutes on the train or 30 minutes on the bus if you wanted something livelier. Personally, Bath has been great in terms of things to do, and super easy transport links between the city centre/student housing areas and the university (the university is only 10mins on the bus from the city centre which runs every 15 minutes).
Good luck with your decision,
Deciding between universities is a tough decision as there are so many factors at play.
For starters I would recommend looking through the courses at each of the universities since these are different. You may be able to find out the modules you will study and work you will produce on each website. This may give you an insight into what you’re interested in and what calls out to you .
Second you want to consider the learning environment for the courses. Bath has a huge host of support for students including well-being services, financial support, student mentors, personal tutors etc, so whatever you may struggle with there will be support there to assist you through and ensure you are able to learn and perform at your best throughout the course so you get the most out of your degree. Financially, Bath offers a lot of scholarships, bursaries and loans (without interest) to help wherever you may need.
There are also the great job prospects which follow. Bath also has great connections to a lot of companies for both placement and graduate options and assist you a lot in finding a career during and post studies. The placement/graduate team offer a bunch of help including CV assistance, mock interviews and emailing companies to gather job opportunities. Bath also has a great employability rate!
Bath offers lots of facilities such as a gym, tennis courts, football pitches etc, 24 hour security (which you can call from anywhere in the city - not just campus), 24 hour library access and even showers on campus when you need.
Furthermore, you want to consider outside the scope of academics and consider where you will be living for the year. It would be worth looking into what each of the cities have to offer such as aesthetic, night life, restaurants, supermarkets etc. since you mentioned you prefer quieter outings, Bath has a of beautiful places to visit throughout the day with friends. It is not known for nightlife however, if you ever were interested in going out however there is always some type of social occurring, clubs are open 6 days a week and Bristol is only ten minutes on the train or 30 minutes on the bus if you wanted something livelier. Personally, Bath has been great in terms of things to do, and super easy transport links between the city centre/student housing areas and the university (the university is only 10mins on the bus from the city centre which runs every 15 minutes).
Good luck with your decision,
•
Sophie (uni of Bath)
Original post by _Serotonin_
I'm considering going to one of these two universities but I'm unsure of my decision and want to hear more opinions from people. Both universities are amazing for engineering (I've heard) and I want to hear more about the advantages and disadvantages for studying at these universities. At Bath I applied for robotics engineering and at Bristol I applied for EEE.
Thank you <3
Thank you <3
Hi there, my experience may be quite different to yours as I am a humanities student (Politics and French) but I was in exactly the same position as you four years ago, very stuck between Bristol and Bath, and I ended up choosing Bristol. The two cities/campuses are very close together (15 minutes by train) but are actually very different. It depends on where you feel you’ll fit in the best and what you value from a university.
Personally, what I thought I wanted from a university ended up changing a lot when I actually got there. If I could turn back the clock I probably would have ended up going to Bath for various reasons. Nowadays it’s also a lot higher in the league tables (top 5 UK university!) and I’ve always loved Bath as a city whereas Bristol can be a challenging place to live. If your gut feeling is Bath, go for that, but make sure you give yourself as much time as you need to decide - it doesn’t matter if you firm the day before the deadline.
Feel free to ask me any questions about what it’s like at Bristol 🙂
Reply 5
Original post by thegeek888
One word...Bath!!!
Why bath ?
Reply 6
I can understand your dilemma. Both Bath and Bristol have strong engineering programs, and it ultimately depends on what you're looking for in your education. Bath's robotics engineering program might offer more specialized focus, whereas Bristol's EEE program might provide a broader foundation in electrical and electronic engineering. Consider factors like faculty expertise, research opportunities, campus culture, and location. Talking to current students or alumni from both universities could give you valuable insights into the advantages and disadvantages of each program. Ultimately, it's about finding the best fit for your academic and personal goals.
Reply 7
Original post by Emmanuel24
Why bath ?
Reply 8
Original post by University of Bath
Hi there,
Deciding between universities is a tough decision as there are so many factors at play.
For starters I would recommend looking through the courses at each of the universities since these are different. You may be able to find out the modules you will study and work you will produce on each website. This may give you an insight into what you’re interested in and what calls out to you .
Second you want to consider the learning environment for the courses. Bath has a huge host of support for students including well-being services, financial support, student mentors, personal tutors etc, so whatever you may struggle with there will be support there to assist you through and ensure you are able to learn and perform at your best throughout the course so you get the most out of your degree. Financially, Bath offers a lot of scholarships, bursaries and loans (without interest) to help wherever you may need.
There are also the great job prospects which follow. Bath also has great connections to a lot of companies for both placement and graduate options and assist you a lot in finding a career during and post studies. The placement/graduate team offer a bunch of help including CV assistance, mock interviews and emailing companies to gather job opportunities. Bath also has a great employability rate!
Bath offers lots of facilities such as a gym, tennis courts, football pitches etc, 24 hour security (which you can call from anywhere in the city - not just campus), 24 hour library access and even showers on campus when you need.
Furthermore, you want to consider outside the scope of academics and consider where you will be living for the year. It would be worth looking into what each of the cities have to offer such as aesthetic, night life, restaurants, supermarkets etc. since you mentioned you prefer quieter outings, Bath has a of beautiful places to visit throughout the day with friends. It is not known for nightlife however, if you ever were interested in going out however there is always some type of social occurring, clubs are open 6 days a week and Bristol is only ten minutes on the train or 30 minutes on the bus if you wanted something livelier. Personally, Bath has been great in terms of things to do, and super easy transport links between the city centre/student housing areas and the university (the university is only 10mins on the bus from the city centre which runs every 15 minutes).
Good luck with your decision,
Deciding between universities is a tough decision as there are so many factors at play.
For starters I would recommend looking through the courses at each of the universities since these are different. You may be able to find out the modules you will study and work you will produce on each website. This may give you an insight into what you’re interested in and what calls out to you .
Second you want to consider the learning environment for the courses. Bath has a huge host of support for students including well-being services, financial support, student mentors, personal tutors etc, so whatever you may struggle with there will be support there to assist you through and ensure you are able to learn and perform at your best throughout the course so you get the most out of your degree. Financially, Bath offers a lot of scholarships, bursaries and loans (without interest) to help wherever you may need.
There are also the great job prospects which follow. Bath also has great connections to a lot of companies for both placement and graduate options and assist you a lot in finding a career during and post studies. The placement/graduate team offer a bunch of help including CV assistance, mock interviews and emailing companies to gather job opportunities. Bath also has a great employability rate!
Bath offers lots of facilities such as a gym, tennis courts, football pitches etc, 24 hour security (which you can call from anywhere in the city - not just campus), 24 hour library access and even showers on campus when you need.
Furthermore, you want to consider outside the scope of academics and consider where you will be living for the year. It would be worth looking into what each of the cities have to offer such as aesthetic, night life, restaurants, supermarkets etc. since you mentioned you prefer quieter outings, Bath has a of beautiful places to visit throughout the day with friends. It is not known for nightlife however, if you ever were interested in going out however there is always some type of social occurring, clubs are open 6 days a week and Bristol is only ten minutes on the train or 30 minutes on the bus if you wanted something livelier. Personally, Bath has been great in terms of things to do, and super easy transport links between the city centre/student housing areas and the university (the university is only 10mins on the bus from the city centre which runs every 15 minutes).
Good luck with your decision,
•
Sophie (uni of Bath)
This may be a reach but how is baths employability for working abroad I can’t seem to find this information anywhere ?
Reply 9
Original post by Emmanuel24
This may be a reach but how is baths employability for working abroad I can’t seem to find this information anywhere ?
Reply 10
Original post by thegeek888
You must be more specific?! Which country?
Canada and USA
Reply 11
Original post by MJ1148
Hi there, my experience may be quite different to yours as I am a humanities student (Politics and French) but I was in exactly the same position as you four years ago, very stuck between Bristol and Bath, and I ended up choosing Bristol. The two cities/campuses are very close together (15 minutes by train) but are actually very different. It depends on where you feel you’ll fit in the best and what you value from a university.
Personally, what I thought I wanted from a university ended up changing a lot when I actually got there. If I could turn back the clock I probably would have ended up going to Bath for various reasons. Nowadays it’s also a lot higher in the league tables (top 5 UK university!) and I’ve always loved Bath as a city whereas Bristol can be a challenging place to live. If your gut feeling is Bath, go for that, but make sure you give yourself as much time as you need to decide - it doesn’t matter if you firm the day before the deadline.
Feel free to ask me any questions about what it’s like at Bristol 🙂
Personally, what I thought I wanted from a university ended up changing a lot when I actually got there. If I could turn back the clock I probably would have ended up going to Bath for various reasons. Nowadays it’s also a lot higher in the league tables (top 5 UK university!) and I’ve always loved Bath as a city whereas Bristol can be a challenging place to live. If your gut feeling is Bath, go for that, but make sure you give yourself as much time as you need to decide - it doesn’t matter if you firm the day before the deadline.
Feel free to ask me any questions about what it’s like at Bristol 🙂
Hi, please could you tell me a bit more about why Bristol can be a challenging place to live? I know it expensive, but I am assuming Bath is too?
(Back in the day I ended up in my insurance choice which I hadn't realised had a massive drinking/partying culture and I absolutely loathed it. I know drinking culture is everywhere, but is the drugs scene very prevalent?)
Thanks
Original post by Mushroom12
Hi, please could you tell me a bit more about why Bristol can be a challenging place to live? I know it expensive, but I am assuming Bath is too?
(Back in the day I ended up in my insurance choice which I hadn't realised had a massive drinking/partying culture and I absolutely loathed it. I know drinking culture is everywhere, but is the drugs scene very prevalent?)
Thanks
(Back in the day I ended up in my insurance choice which I hadn't realised had a massive drinking/partying culture and I absolutely loathed it. I know drinking culture is everywhere, but is the drugs scene very prevalent?)
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m happy to give my opinion but it is all very subjective… I know people who absolutely love Bristol and continue to live there once they leave university, but it wasn’t for me personally.
It’s true that Bath and Bristol are both expensive cities to live in, but Bristol is actually the most expensive place to live outside of London according to many reputable news sources. Also, considering how run down most areas in the city are (outside of Clifton), higher levels of crime and the poor public services, I don’t think it’s good value for money.
The housing situation is also incredibly poor and landlords are taking advantage of the increasing competition for accommodation by hiking up prices to an astronomical level. My second year 4 bed flat was tiny and infested with silverfish, but at least it was central and about 500 per month.
By fourth year, when I came back from my year abroad, the rent for the same flat had doubled and I moved into a 4 bed flatshare miles away on Gloucester Road. Despite having to commute to university using the unreliable and expensive bus service, it was 700 per month +bills, infested with woodlice and extremely damp and run down to the point it was fit for demolition, but planning permission was refused. The landlord refused to do anything to help us. I don’t know what the situation is like in Bath, but the conditions students are expected to live in in Bristol are disgraceful.
Yes, Bristol is definitely known for the partying/drinking/drugs culture. It has a big nightlife scene whereas Bath is known for being a beautiful, calm city with a large tourist and elderly population. I chose Bristol precisely because I thought I might get bored in Bath and I heard that Bristol was a livelier place with a good music scene, but as someone who only enjoys clubbing occasionally I quickly realised that outside of visiting clubs and bars there is really nothing much else to do there. So I found myself quite bored living there for three years.
RE drugs, I don’t use drugs myself but tend to take a live and let live attitude. Having been to my fair share of house parties, yes I did occasionally see drugs being used but I was never once offered anything, let alone pressured into it. So it didn’t affect my life at all, apart from the constant smell of weed and sometimes not feeling safe on the streets at night due to the presence of some questionable people.
I do drink and there were some wild parties in halls, but the people I lived with in second and fourth year happened to be very much into their health and academics and only drank occasionally… so yes, Bristol is known for having a party culture, but not everyone is like that by any means. In my opinion university is what you make of it and you can easily avoid people who drink and take drugs and make friends with people who share a similar lifestyle to yours if that’s what you prefer.
If you have other questions, feel free to ask
(edited 10 months ago)
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