bath vs southampton engineering firm PLEASE HEKLP URGENT

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i have no idea wat to firm and the deadline is in a week, i have mechanical and aerospace at Southampton which is the course i originally applied to however i didn't really like the overall feel of the campus/ area and so many people have told me that they know people who have dropped out or that the town is just unsafe and not nice and even the nightlife is pretty mid (i know baths is bad but i just love the campus + ik lots of ppl going + its close to bristol). On the other hand i love bath and its sports and campus facilities and also the close links to Bristol as this is a definitely a place i would like to live in however ive been offered electronic engineering there, i don't mind electronics but i feel like some of the course i wont enjoy that much, however there are also aspects in the aerospace course that i don't really like either but i have a higher fear that i wouldn't like my course at bath. I know the answer sounds clear cut but its basically my head (Southampton) vs my heart (Bath). I dont want to work in defence but more with motors/ british airways + i know electrical engineers are more in demand. What should i do please help im crashing out everyday cause idk what to do and i need to revise or my alevels aha.

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by akhaggerty

i have no idea wat to firm and the deadline is in a week, i have mechanical and aerospace at Southampton which is the course i originally applied to however i didn't really like the overall feel of the campus/ area and so many people have told me that they know people who have dropped out or that the town is just unsafe and not nice and even the nightlife is pretty mid (i know baths is bad but i just love the campus + ik lots of ppl going + its close to bristol). On the other hand i love bath and its sports and campus facilities and also the close links to Bristol as this is a definitely a place i would like to live in however ive been offered electronic engineering there, i don't mind electronics but i feel like some of the course i wont enjoy that much, however there are also aspects in the aerospace course that i don't really like either but i have a higher fear that i wouldn't like my course at bath. I know the answer sounds clear cut but its basically my head (Southampton) vs my heart (Bath). I dont want to work in defence but more with motors/ british airways + i know electrical engineers are more in demand. What should i do please help im crashing out everyday cause idk what to do and i need to revise or my alevels aha.

Bath

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University of Bath

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by akhaggerty

i have no idea wat to firm and the deadline is in a week, i have mechanical and aerospace at Southampton which is the course i originally applied to however i didn't really like the overall feel of the campus/ area and so many people have told me that they know people who have dropped out or that the town is just unsafe and not nice and even the nightlife is pretty mid (i know baths is bad but i just love the campus + ik lots of ppl going + its close to bristol). On the other hand i love bath and its sports and campus facilities and also the close links to Bristol as this is a definitely a place i would like to live in however ive been offered electronic engineering there, i don't mind electronics but i feel like some of the course i wont enjoy that much, however there are also aspects in the aerospace course that i don't really like either but i have a higher fear that i wouldn't like my course at bath. I know the answer sounds clear cut but its basically my head (Southampton) vs my heart (Bath). I dont want to work in defence but more with motors/ british airways + i know electrical engineers are more in demand. What should i do please help im crashing out everyday cause idk what to do and i need to revise or my alevels aha.

Hi there!

Congratulations on securing your offers 🙂 two very good unis overall!

Its great that you're thinking ahead to your future - totally empathise with your situation as I was grappling between head and heart when picking a uni too.

Firstly, I wouldn't worry too much - whichever uni you pick, you will make the best of it, make some great memories and have a great time. However I would focus on a combination of factors: which course do you think you will enjoy more? Which campus/city makes you feel more at home? Where can you visualise yourself feeling happiest?

Advantages of Bath:

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One of the safest cities in the UK

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Excellent industrial placement scheme

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150+ sports and societies, as well as part-time flexible work opportunities for students such as student ambassador work

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A solid choice for all engineering (with EEE you can also get involved with Team Bath Racing Electric!)

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Well transport connected to Bristol and London

Potential downsides of Bath:

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Do you think you will enjoy studying EEE? If you think you will enjoy Aero significantly more then this is something to consider.

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Campus on a large hill which you need a bus to get up and down (unless you'd like to walk or cycle, whch some people do)

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City parking limited (although this is the case for all cities)

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Nightlife limited (although we do have a few nice nightclubs and cocktail bars, plenty of pubs - besides, its only 30m by bus to Bristol)

Your main aim should be to go for a place which will give you the most enjoyable and fulfilling life. Whilst the course should be a huge factor, you also need to think about where you feel you'd be happiest being and living campus and city-wise. Put yourself first!

I hope this helps - please let us know if you have any questions 🙂 and best of luck with your decision making

University of Bath

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akhaggerty

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Bath

how come?

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by akhaggerty

how come?

Better and for baddies

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Uni of Southampton Students

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by akhaggerty

i have no idea wat to firm and the deadline is in a week, i have mechanical and aerospace at Southampton which is the course i originally applied to however i didn't really like the overall feel of the campus/ area and so many people have told me that they know people who have dropped out or that the town is just unsafe and not nice and even the nightlife is pretty mid (i know baths is bad but i just love the campus + ik lots of ppl going + its close to bristol). On the other hand i love bath and its sports and campus facilities and also the close links to Bristol as this is a definitely a place i would like to live in however ive been offered electronic engineering there, i don't mind electronics but i feel like some of the course i wont enjoy that much, however there are also aspects in the aerospace course that i don't really like either but i have a higher fear that i wouldn't like my course at bath. I know the answer sounds clear cut but its basically my head (Southampton) vs my heart (Bath). I dont want to work in defence but more with motors/ british airways + i know electrical engineers are more in demand. What should i do please help im crashing out everyday cause idk what to do and i need to revise or my alevels aha.

Hello @akhaggerty,

Congratulations on your offers!

I am currently in my second year at Southampton uni and I've loved it so far. I've found Southampton to be a very safe city as long as you use common sense, for example when out at night. The university has different safety measures such as the safety bus, security on campus and out of hours managers in accommodations to ensure a safe environment.

Southampton nightlife is very lively and there are lots of places to choose from. There is a student area called Portswood which is only a 15 minute walk, or a 5 minute bus ride from campus. We have two clubs here, including Jesters, and several pubs, such as The Hobbit and Shooting Star. There are also lots of bigger bars, pubs and clubs in the city centre, which are about a 15 or 20 minute bus journey from campus - Trilogy is very popular with students!

I love how green the campus is and how there are lots of things to do in Southampton in general. I've found the teaching to be great and the lecturers are always eager to help if needed. I also love the sense of community within the university and my course. The students union offers over 200 societies to get involved with and lots of sports. Buses are very convenient and go all around the city, including to two train stations which are close to lots of different places, such as London.

Here are some questions that may help you to decide:

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How far from home are you willing to travel?

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Where will you feel more comfortable based on what you saw at the open days?

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Looking at the courses and their modules, which one would you find the most interesting/beneficial for your future?

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What are the teaching styles like on the courses?

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Which accommodation do you like the best?

I'm sure you will love whichever uni you choose, good luck and let me know if you have any more questions!

Poppy, 2nd Year Psychology

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The_Coder

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by akhaggerty

i have no idea wat to firm and the deadline is in a week, i have mechanical and aerospace at Southampton which is the course i originally applied to however i didn't really like the overall feel of the campus/ area and so many people have told me that they know people who have dropped out or that the town is just unsafe and not nice and even the nightlife is pretty mid (i know baths is bad but i just love the campus + ik lots of ppl going + its close to bristol). On the other hand i love bath and its sports and campus facilities and also the close links to Bristol as this is a definitely a place i would like to live in however ive been offered electronic engineering there, i don't mind electronics but i feel like some of the course i wont enjoy that much, however there are also aspects in the aerospace course that i don't really like either but i have a higher fear that i wouldn't like my course at bath. I know the answer sounds clear cut but its basically my head (Southampton) vs my heart (Bath). I dont want to work in defence but more with motors/ british airways + i know electrical engineers are more in demand. What should i do please help im crashing out everyday cause idk what to do and i need to revise or my alevels aha.

We're in a pretty similar situation. I got offers from Bath, Southampton and KCL but Bath offered me an alternative course (I originally applied for mechanical engineering but got robotics). I think imma firm bath.

Consider that for engineering you will need a Masters degree to get a Chartership so you can start by doing a bachelors degree and then get a masters degree (at the same or a different university) rather than an integrated masters. It'll give you the option of changing your specialisation more so your career pathways will not be cutoff by choosing either of the courses/unis. For example you could get a BA in EEE and then get a postgraduate degree in Aerospace. If you consider this then do some research yourself cos I think some postgraduate degrees have higher tuition fees.

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akhaggerty

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by The_Coder

We're in a pretty similar situation. I got offers from Bath, Southampton and KCL but Bath offered me an alternative course (I originally applied for mechanical engineering but got robotics). I think imma firm bath.
Consider that for engineering you will need a Masters degree to get a Chartership so you can start by doing a bachelors degree and then get a masters degree (at the same or a different university) rather than an integrated masters. It'll give you the option of changing your specialisation more so your career pathways will not be cutoff by choosing either of the courses/unis. For example you could get a BA in EEE and then get a postgraduate degree in Aerospace. If you consider this then do some research yourself cos I think some postgraduate degrees have higher tuition fees.

i might consider this thank you how come your choosing bath over southampton? its nice to see someone in the same position as me thank you for your response!

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McGinger

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Southampton - bigger Uni, excellent industry links, lots to do in the city, cheaper than Bath.
Bath - small concrete campus, has good placement system, but rents/living costs are as expensive as London.

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mnot

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by akhaggerty

i have no idea wat to firm and the deadline is in a week, i have mechanical and aerospace at Southampton which is the course i originally applied to however i didn't really like the overall feel of the campus/ area and so many people have told me that they know people who have dropped out or that the town is just unsafe and not nice and even the nightlife is pretty mid (i know baths is bad but i just love the campus + ik lots of ppl going + its close to bristol). On the other hand i love bath and its sports and campus facilities and also the close links to Bristol as this is a definitely a place i would like to live in however ive been offered electronic engineering there, i don't mind electronics but i feel like some of the course i wont enjoy that much, however there are also aspects in the aerospace course that i don't really like either but i have a higher fear that i wouldn't like my course at bath. I know the answer sounds clear cut but its basically my head (Southampton) vs my heart (Bath). I dont want to work in defence but more with motors/ british airways + i know electrical engineers are more in demand. What should i do please help im crashing out everyday cause idk what to do and i need to revise or my alevels aha.

Both are great universities, I wouldn’t worry about the safety at Southampton, it’s not particularly more or less dangerous than anywhere else.

You should prioritize mechanical/aerospace or electrical, these are studying fundamentally different subjects. These lead to working on different systems for your career, so I would focus on using this to guide your decision. Would you prefer to work in electronic & electrical science or mechanical science…

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The_Coder

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by akhaggerty

i might consider this thank you how come your choosing bath over southampton? its nice to see someone in the same position as me thank you for your response!

Since I liked both of the courses I just chose Bath over Southampton because I preferred the campus and I value their sports facilities. I also have a friend that is attending Bristol which is nextdoor to bath. I didn't go for KCL because their engineering department is very new and doesn't have well established industry connections from what I know.