Manchester (Actuarial Science + Mathematics) vs Warwick (MMORSE)
Hi, I have received unconditional offers for both courses and would appreciate any insight into which would be a better choice for me to firm.
I would most likely want to enter the financial industry and, if possible, become an investment banker, but I realise that this career aspiration might be too idealistic to base my university choice upon. Thus, I am looking for a program which will give me the best versatility in career opportunities and relevant work experience in finance.
Currently, I am leaning toward Warwick due to their QS rankings in mathematics and economics, + reputation for getting students into internship programs. The advantage I see to Manchester is the better opportunities a big city might offer + a higher overall QS ranking?
I would most likely want to enter the financial industry and, if possible, become an investment banker, but I realise that this career aspiration might be too idealistic to base my university choice upon. Thus, I am looking for a program which will give me the best versatility in career opportunities and relevant work experience in finance.
Currently, I am leaning toward Warwick due to their QS rankings in mathematics and economics, + reputation for getting students into internship programs. The advantage I see to Manchester is the better opportunities a big city might offer + a higher overall QS ranking?
Reply 1
Original post
by Willa05Hi, I have received unconditional offers for both courses and would appreciate any insight into which would be a better choice for me to firm.
I would most likely want to enter the financial industry and, if possible, become an investment banker, but I realise that this career aspiration might be too idealistic to base my university choice upon. Thus, I am looking for a program which will give me the best versatility in career opportunities and relevant work experience in finance.
Currently, I am leaning toward Warwick due to their QS rankings in mathematics and economics, + reputation for getting students into internship programs. The advantage I see to Manchester is the better opportunities a big city might offer + a higher overall QS ranking?
I would most likely want to enter the financial industry and, if possible, become an investment banker, but I realise that this career aspiration might be too idealistic to base my university choice upon. Thus, I am looking for a program which will give me the best versatility in career opportunities and relevant work experience in finance.
Currently, I am leaning toward Warwick due to their QS rankings in mathematics and economics, + reputation for getting students into internship programs. The advantage I see to Manchester is the better opportunities a big city might offer + a higher overall QS ranking?
To be honest if you want to go into finance definitely go to Warwick.
Firstly, QS rankings are pretty useless (they change constantly and are general to every subject) - finance/consulting firms look at 6 unis primarily as their 'target unis': which are Oxbridge, LSE, UCL, Imperial and Warwick, so you'd be better off going to Warwick. Manchester is a 'semi target' at best
Also, if you want to go into finance then you'll likely be working in London anyway, so location doesn't really matter
In conclusion, definitely go to Wariwck for finance!
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- MORSE vs Economics
- What is the best course for me to do at university
- WARWICK MMORSE or LSE act Sci or ucl econ w stats
- What do i choose? Do i look for different courses?
- Mathematics and Actuarial science
- Actuarial science 2024
- UEA vs University of York for Actuarial Science
- Making University applications now?
- Can’t decide on uni course
- Computer Science Uni Choices
- help, a level subject choices for finance
- Actuarial science
- Transferring to a different university
- Transfer from Maths and Physics to Maths at Warwick University
- Understanding the W in COWI
- Warwick vs Manchester on Physics
- LSE - do i have a chance for these degrees without full FM
- Personal statement expressing opinons tips
- UCL Natural Sciences vs. Manchester Physics with Astrophysics vs. Edinburgh Physics –
- undergrad degree for quant?
Latest
Trending
Last reply 8 months ago
Help Me Choose Between the following university Data Science Programs!Last reply 8 months ago
Late bloomer - Clearing with a 6.8 TMUA A*A*A - Maths or EconomicsMathematics
10
9
How The Student Room is moderated
To keep The Student Room safe for everyone, we moderate posts that are added to the site.
