Rhul vs QM vs Surrey for psychology

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Hi I’m deciding between three unis.
Does anyone have ideas on which is better for education and life. I live in london so going to Surrey or rhul will defo be harder but in league tables they’re better and I personally preferred both compared to qm on the open days. Also for money rhul has london money while Surrey has 10,000 so I think that might make my life a bit harder but I’m not sure how the cost of living there is. I’d greatly appreciate advice!!

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University of Surrey Student Rep

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Original post by psychologyl0ver

Hi I’m deciding between three unis.
Does anyone have ideas on which is better for education and life. I live in london so going to Surrey or rhul will defo be harder but in league tables they’re better and I personally preferred both compared to qm on the open days. Also for money rhul has london money while Surrey has 10,000 so I think that might make my life a bit harder but I’m not sure how the cost of living there is. I’d greatly appreciate advice!!

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out! It's great to hear that you're considering Surrey for your psychology studies. Each university has its own unique strengths, and it's important to find the best fit for your educational and personal needs.

At Surrey, we offer a highly regarded psychology programme with excellent research opportunities and a supportive academic environment. We have different groups depending on your interests and a VR lab. I've used EEG for projects and am a member of the Social Brain and Development Lab (http://kcohenkadosh.com/sbdlab) focusing on gut-brain axis.

We aren't currently under the London grant but have a fantastic money team who can support you: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/managing-your-money/support

We also have scholarships and bursaries here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries

However, I encourage you to visit each campus in person if possible and reach out to academics. Open days are a great way to get a feel for the environment and ask any specific questions you might have about the courses and student life.

We have an open day video here which may be of interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d6825YgHIs

Ultimately, choosing a university is a personal decision, and it's important to consider where you feel you will thrive both academically and socially. Best of luck with your decision-making process, and feel free to reach out if you have any more questions about Surrey!

Sam (she/her)
MSc Psychology
University of Surrey Representative

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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Original post by psychologyl0ver

Hi I’m deciding between three unis.
Does anyone have ideas on which is better for education and life. I live in london so going to Surrey or rhul will defo be harder but in league tables they’re better and I personally preferred both compared to qm on the open days. Also for money rhul has london money while Surrey has 10,000 so I think that might make my life a bit harder but I’m not sure how the cost of living there is. I’d greatly appreciate advice!!

Hi there,

It's great to hear you're considering studying Psychology at Royal Holloway. You can find out more about our course here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/psychology/psychology/ including the course content in more detail.

Our department is among the best-equipped psychology departments in the country where post- and undergraduates may benefit from the department's advanced technology. You’ll study in a department ranked 3rd in the UK for research (THE, REF Institutions ranked by subject, 2022), learning with academics who are experts in their fields, and contributing your own findings to this leading research culture with a final year research project.

There are plenty of opportunities to find out more about Royal Holloway, whether you’ve already visited for an Open Day or if it's your first time on campus. Come to our campus to view the fantastic facilities, see where you could be studying and living and find out more about what Royal Holloway has to offer. We run regular guided tours of our Egham campus, or if you can't make the dates, you're welcome to come along for a self-led tour: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/student-life/visit-royal-holloway/book-a-campus-tour/

Get answers to the questions that matter to you by chatting with our students and staff! You can chat to a current Psychology student to find out what life is really like at Royal Holloway www.royalholloway.ac.uk/chat and sign up for more information about us here: https://royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/sign-up-for-more-information/

Hope this helps!

Best wishes,

Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep

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