Picking between Warwick and Bristol law

I need advice on picking my firm uni, I got accepted to bristol and warwick for law and I can’t decide which one. I know warwick is academically higher but i heard the nightlife is poor. Anyone have any advice on how to decide or if theres actually a big difference between warwick and bristol academically(for law) because thats also really important for me.

Reply 1

MillieeM2

I’d look at student satisfaction and employment rates. I don’t really know much about Bristol but I’ve heard Warwick is diverse but they’re both really good universities

Reply 2

McGinger

Go to the Offer Holder visit days at both - look around more critically than you did at any Open Days, ask questions, and think about the reality of being there for 3 years.

Reply 3

kai_p

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by McGinger

Go to the Offer Holder visit days at both - look around more critically than you did at any Open Days, ask questions, and think about the reality of being there for 3 years.

Unfortunately I’m an international student not planning to visit the UK anytime soon :frown:

is Coventry really as dead as they say it is?

Reply 4

McGinger

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by kai_p

Unfortunately I’m an international student not planning to visit the UK anytime soon :frown:

is Coventry really as dead as they say it is?

Warwick Uni is unusual in that its a modern concrete campus Uni that has no real connection to any city - and Coventry, the nearest one, is not exactly exciting. Bristol is an older Uni set in the centre of a big city - you will certainly have more opportunities for 'fun' there -and its an old port city with a big sense of history so more interesting for an International student. In terms of 'academic reputation' for Law, there isn't much in it, so it comes down to where you think you will feel most comfortable for 3 years.

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Reply 5

pagan-scimitar

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by kai_p

Unfortunately I’m an international student not planning to visit the UK anytime soon :frown:

is Coventry really as dead as they say it is?

I live in Cov and can confirm its dead 😂. If you want nightlife you'd be better off at Bristol, it's a bigger city so better for internationals as well.

Reply 6

Jakeclarke

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by kai_p

Go Bristol for sure, Warwick has DEAD uni life, it's in the middle of nowhere, your nearest city is Coventry which really isn't a city I would be going out in to be fairly honest.
For law I feel Bristol is better academically, dont look into rankings especially for universities in the UK, most unis pay to get their ranking up.