EEE unis to apply to

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So basically I'm student who recently finished yr12 and I'm now thinking about what unis to apply to. I got my mock tests back and I should be predicted 3A* in maths physics and chem and ill do an epq in a eee related topic

I'm thinking of applying to Imperial (A*A*A), UCL (A*AA) , warwick (A*AA) and southampton (A*AA) not sure about the 5th. Please can someone rank these universities so I know which ones are good because I'm not that knowledgeable about this. Also I may be eligible for access ucl depending on what the requirments change to (currently am but idk for this year) if that effects anything.

Also I read online that warwick eee isn't that good, why is this the case if their entry requirments are A*AA, those aren't the entry requirments of a bad uni icl, if anyone knows anything about this please can you let me know.

Thank you lot so much.

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Original post by Hfgfxugffikd8f

Hello,
So basically I'm student who recently finished yr12 and I'm now thinking about what unis to apply to. I got my mock tests back and I should be predicted 3A* in maths physics and chem and ill do an epq in a eee related topic
I'm thinking of applying to Imperial (A*A*A), UCL (A*AA) , warwick (A*AA) and southampton (A*AA) not sure about the 5th. Please can someone rank these universities so I know which ones are good because I'm not that knowledgeable about this. Also I may be eligible for access ucl depending on what the requirments change to (currently am but idk for this year) if that effects anything.
Also I read online that warwick eee isn't that good, why is this the case if their entry requirments are A*AA, those aren't the entry requirments of a bad uni icl, if anyone knows anything about this please can you let me know.
Thank you lot so much.

Also I am aware that no fm will make my chances of getting into Imperial near zero. My only hope is that because I did their outreach programme (may effect things) and the new ESAT test that I may have some hope but imo nothing is wrong with having a top choice that I probably won't get

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Uni subject?

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Uni subject?

Electrical and electronic engineering

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McGinger

"Imperial (A*A*A), UCL (A*AA) , warwick (A*AA) and southampton (A*AA)"

My advice would only have two A*AA choices, and have an AAA and an AAB choice.
Bristol would be a sensible AAA choice, also Sheffield MEng at AAA, and Southampton BEng appears to also be AAA.
Surrey MEng is AAA/AAB or Sheffield BEng is AAB.

A* Unis are by definition, hugely competitive, and you risk not getting an offer even if you meet/exceed the entry requirements. Also, whilst you may feel confident of A*A*A* now, remember that exam-reality next year may change that and without a couple of safety choices you leave yourself with no realistic Insurance choices.

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Original post by Hfgfxugffikd8f

Hello,
So basically I'm student who recently finished yr12 and I'm now thinking about what unis to apply to. I got my mock tests back and I should be predicted 3A* in maths physics and chem and ill do an epq in a eee related topic
I'm thinking of applying to Imperial (A*A*A), UCL (A*AA) , warwick (A*AA) and southampton (A*AA) not sure about the 5th. Please can someone rank these universities so I know which ones are good because I'm not that knowledgeable about this. Also I may be eligible for access ucl depending on what the requirments change to (currently am but idk for this year) if that effects anything.
Also I read online that warwick eee isn't that good, why is this the case if their entry requirments are A*AA, those aren't the entry requirments of a bad uni icl, if anyone knows anything about this please can you let me know.
Thank you lot so much.

Hiya!

Firstly, congratulations on your mock results, they are amazing!

I can't rank the unis as I don't know much about Warwick, UCL, or Imperial EEE courses. Also, it would probably be slightly biased! I think although the course is obviously very important in considering what uni to apply for, it is not the only thing to consider.

For example, location is a really important factor to consider, so it might be worth asking yourself some of these questions:

Do you want to live in a big/busy city or maybe somewhere slightly quieter?
There is obviously quite a big difference between living in London and Southampton or Warwick in terms of population, so that might be something to consider.

Do you want to be closer to home or is it not an important factor for you?
Warwick and Southampton are fairly far apart, so depending on where you are currently living, if being closer to home is something that is important to you then it might be worth factoring in.

Would you rather be studying at a city or campus uni?
Both Southampton and Warwick are campus unis, so most of their facilities and buildings are closer to each other. As with most London unis, Imperial and UCL are city campuses so you may have lectures/labs that are in different locations throughout the city.

In terms of rankings, in the 2025 EEE league table

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Imperial -> 3rd

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UCL -> 4th

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Southampton -> 6th

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Warwick is not in the league table

It may also be worth having a look at the course prospectus for each uni because different modules will be offered, and you'll have different levels of control over what you are learning
Both UCL and Imperial follow a similar structure where the first 2 years are all compulsory modules and then in 3rd year it is all mostly optional modules. In Southampton, the first year is all compulsory, and then in 2nd and 3rd years you have a choice of optional modules you can take. I couldn't find this information for Warwick, but might be worth looking into.

Finally, the feel you get for each University is also really important - you're going to be there for at least 3 years so it definitely helps to actually like where you are studying/living! If you haven't already, I would really recommend going to open days, and having a look around and talking to current students can really help with decision-making.
The next UoS open days are:

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Saturday 8th September

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Saturday 5th October

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Sunday 6th October

I also completely agree with what @McGinger said about the competitiveness of unis with higher entry grades, so it might be worth considering at least one or two unis you also like the sound of that have slightly lower entry grades. Although entry requirements can be a good indicator of the quality and prestige of the course, that doesn't mean you couldn't get as good a quality of education at a uni with slightly lower entry grades.

I hope some of this information is useful for you :smile: