Geology at the University of Liverpool

Is there anyone here thats on the course that could tell me more about what its like? or really anyone from the Uni of Liverpool that can give me an honest honest opinion of how they find it there?

Im bordering between the Uni of Leicester and Liverpool for geology and need to make a firm choice

Reply 1

Carpetshiz

You'd be mad to choose Leicester over Liverpool for any course

Reply 2

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Carpetshiz

You'd be mad to choose Leicester over Liverpool for any course

Why?

Reply 3

Carpetshiz

Original post by normaw

Why?

It's just the better university. It's a Russell Group, a red brick, is much higher in both national and international rankings, and it is considerably more well-known.

Reply 4

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Carpetshiz

It's just the better university. It's a Russell Group, a red brick, is much higher in both national and international rankings, and it is considerably more well-known.

Define 'better'. The Russell Group is a marketing concept and there are a lot of very good unis that have chosen not to be in the RG. Rankings shouldn't be relied upon when choosing a course either. Some rankings rely heavily on student feedback which can be very subjective. A good uni is one that provides a course that you will find interesting and in a location that you will feel comfortable and enjoy living in.

Reply 5

Carpetshiz

Original post by normaw

I have already defined 'better.' There is no other way to define 'better' in terms of university. Of course, people should not rely solely on prestige and rankings to make their university choice, but if they're asking which university is better, rankings are the only way to go.

Additionally, I understand that some rankings rely heavily on student satisfaction metrics, but University of Liverpool's satisfaction is about as low as other prestigious universities' student satisfaction rankings in the Russell Group, hence its unusually poor performance in The Guardian rankings (a notoriously inaccurate reflection of university ranking positions due to its heavy emphasis on student satisfaction).

According to the Complete University Guide, University of Liverpool and Leicester University have the exact same student satisfaction score, yet Liverpool is 18th in the UK while Leicester is 36th.

What's more, Liverpool has a much higher international ranking, according to both the QS and Times Higher Education. International rankings are widely considered more accurate due to their avoidance of student satisfaction examinations.

Again, prestige isn't the most necessary thing to consider when applying to university, but it can help rule out certain universities.

Reply 6

University of Leicester

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Original post by molochorr

Is there anyone here thats on the course that could tell me more about what its like? or really anyone from the Uni of Liverpool that can give me an honest honest opinion of how they find it there?
Im bordering between the Uni of Leicester and Liverpool for geology and need to make a firm choice

Hi there!
It’s fantastic that you’re considering the University of Leicester for Geology. At Leicester, the Geology program is renowned for its dynamic curriculum, cutting-edge research opportunities, and supportive community.
Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, passionate faculty, and a vibrant campus life.

Plus, Leicester’s welcoming atmosphere and diverse student body create a great environment for both academic and personal growth.

To get an authentic feel for life here, you might want to connect with current students through our social media channels or student forums. They’re always eager to share their positive experiences and insights.

Job prospects are excellent: 95% of our Geology students are employed (or studying for a Masters degree) six months after graduating. (DLHE)
It is accredited by the Geological Society of London who said that the geology courses are “excellent” and they were “particularly impressed by the amount of fieldwork undertaken”.
Your degree will take you to geologically fascinating locations across the UK and further afield, starting with a Year 1 trip to the Isle of Arran.

School of Geology operates an Open Door policy, meaning you can access support when you need it.

If you have any specific questions or need more information about the Geology course or student life at Leicester, feel free to ask—I'm here to help!

Sumayyah
Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience

Reply 7

eaglehasfallen

Original post by molochorr

Is there anyone here thats on the course that could tell me more about what its like? or really anyone from the Uni of Liverpool that can give me an honest honest opinion of how they find it there?
Im bordering between the Uni of Leicester and Liverpool for geology and need to make a firm choice

Im going into second year geology at Leicester, and its a really good course - you don't need to have much prior understanding of geology. In first year you get two field trips (beacon hill at the start and Arran at the end of first year), your first modules are all aimed at building up your knowledge - rock cycle is about basic geology as well as more specific volcano related topics, and palaeo is about fossils, how to identify them and the various time periods they lived through and micro to macro is more about geophysics (its not maths heavy at all, and the lecturers walk you through the maths you do need). then in the second semester you carry on rock cycle doing more specific igenous and metamorphic rocks, while your other two modules are about how different resources are formed and how they've impacted areas around them as well as an intro to sedimentary rocks.

All modules have at least 20% coursework, and half of them are 50/50 split. typically you have 3 practical sessions a week (one for each module normally lasting about 3 hours) you also have shorter lectures that cover more of the theory that you then practice in the practical. It's a really enjoyable course, and there's only 20 students on the course usually so you get to know everyone really well