Mech eng - anyone have any views on Cardiff and Exeter?
Asking on behalf of an overseas applicant deciding between the two for Sept 24 entry.
Anyone know how good the courses are? I heard a few negatives about Exeters engineering courses but that would have been a fair few years ago.
A senior engineer I do some projects with rates Cardiffs
EEE course highly but I’ve not heard anything about the mechanical degree.
Anyone know how good the courses are? I heard a few negatives about Exeters engineering courses but that would have been a fair few years ago.
A senior engineer I do some projects with rates Cardiffs
EEE course highly but I’ve not heard anything about the mechanical degree.
Original post by ajj2000
Asking on behalf of an overseas applicant deciding between the two for Sept 24 entry.
Anyone know how good the courses are? I heard a few negatives about Exeters engineering courses but that would have been a fair few years ago.
A senior engineer I do some projects with rates Cardiffs
EEE course highly but I’ve not heard anything about the mechanical degree.
Anyone know how good the courses are? I heard a few negatives about Exeters engineering courses but that would have been a fair few years ago.
A senior engineer I do some projects with rates Cardiffs
EEE course highly but I’ve not heard anything about the mechanical degree.
Id personally say both universities reputable enough, I consider both solid places to go you won’t held back going to either place but simultaneously there are other UK institutions with more engineering facilities/research/stronger industry partnerships (but i guess id say i perceive these universities to be equivalent reputation).
Id lean more on the city/environment & cost of living to split the two universities.
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Hello ajj2000,
My name is Sophie and I am final year student at Exeter and I am more than happy to give you a little flavour of Exeter, so that you can compare the two and have an insight to university life here!
Firstly, I am not sure if you are aware but Exeter is a campus uni which means we have anything and everything you could possibly need on campus, from a pub, coffee shops, food shops and even a doctors. Not only this but although everything you could need is on campus, our town is about a 15 minute walk away and just a train away we have the most amazing beaches which are perfect for final term and cheeky BBQs. The beach was definitely a huge selling point for me whilst I was choosing between my options! We also have a quay which is perfect all year round and about a 30 minute walk away, its a brilliant spot for walks, a quick coffee and there is a few pubs down there! I would definitely recommend a picnic on the green too overlooking the Cathedral- which hosts our magical Christmas markets!
We also have a huge range of societies you can join at Exeter, from the likes of Quidditch soc and Swift Soc, to sports and subject societies, the list is almost endless. Plus you can even make your own society if you find enough people that would want to join- how cool!
More about your subject concern, it really was the course that made me want to join Exeter, so I would strongly recommend looking at the compulsory and optional modules available at Exeter and compare them to Cardiff! Both Exeter and Cardiff will offer different modules as they are tailored to our lecturers areas of expertise. I would also recommend having a chat with one of our current engineering students here, as they can give you much more of a flavour.
I hope this helps!
Best, Sophie, University of Exeter Student Ambassador
My name is Sophie and I am final year student at Exeter and I am more than happy to give you a little flavour of Exeter, so that you can compare the two and have an insight to university life here!
Firstly, I am not sure if you are aware but Exeter is a campus uni which means we have anything and everything you could possibly need on campus, from a pub, coffee shops, food shops and even a doctors. Not only this but although everything you could need is on campus, our town is about a 15 minute walk away and just a train away we have the most amazing beaches which are perfect for final term and cheeky BBQs. The beach was definitely a huge selling point for me whilst I was choosing between my options! We also have a quay which is perfect all year round and about a 30 minute walk away, its a brilliant spot for walks, a quick coffee and there is a few pubs down there! I would definitely recommend a picnic on the green too overlooking the Cathedral- which hosts our magical Christmas markets!
We also have a huge range of societies you can join at Exeter, from the likes of Quidditch soc and Swift Soc, to sports and subject societies, the list is almost endless. Plus you can even make your own society if you find enough people that would want to join- how cool!
More about your subject concern, it really was the course that made me want to join Exeter, so I would strongly recommend looking at the compulsory and optional modules available at Exeter and compare them to Cardiff! Both Exeter and Cardiff will offer different modules as they are tailored to our lecturers areas of expertise. I would also recommend having a chat with one of our current engineering students here, as they can give you much more of a flavour.
I hope this helps!
Best, Sophie, University of Exeter Student Ambassador
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