Struggling with uni choice

I got an offer from KCL for International Relations (BA) and an offer from UCL for Politics and International Relations (BSc). I am super conflicted. The course at KCL appears more interesting to me but I feel like it is too limited in its teachings as opposed to UCL as it has the politics aspect and delves more into the science of the degree, using statistics and data math at some point too. I really can’t decide. Ranking is not a tie breaker for me as I believe UCL and KCL are both well respected. If anyone can help me, it would be much appreciated, or if anyone can tell me their experience at these courses. Thanks!

Reply 1

mike23mike

Both are great unis as you write. What do you want to do after your degree? Which degree will help you more with your career path?

Reply 2

uniacceptmepls

Original post by mike23mike

Both are great unis as you write. What do you want to do after your degree? Which degree will help you more with your career path?

Yes, I have been thinking about this, and in all honesty, I am not even sure. I chosen Pol and IR mainly because it is a subject that interests me and I could not imagine doing something like Law. I want to work for an international organization like the UN at some point, maybe for something like the security council. A long-term dream of mine is to create or write for an international politics journal and carry out on-site research like a war correspondent. I think both UCL and KCL would help me achieve this. Tough decision haha!

Reply 3

Roxanafar

Original post by uniacceptmepls

What is your offer for KCL if you don’t mind me asking?

Reply 4

uniacceptmepls

Original post by Roxanafar

What is your offer for KCL if you don’t mind me asking?

Of course! My initial offer for KCL was AAA. However, my country has a GPA system recognized by UK universities where a 95% GPA can replace a grade A at A-level. As a result of this, my KCL offer stands at AA.