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Exeter vs York for Psychology

Hi, I have firmed York for Psychology but I'm starting to regret my decision. I did receive an offer from Exeter, and was torn between York/ Exeter so decided to go for York. The only reason why I firmed York was due to the course (Msci), which I much preferred over the other uni's I applied to. York and Exeter's courses are a little similar, but the course at Exeter wouldn't be an Msci. I am also a little worried about placement opportunities at York, as the course at Exeter would have had a placement year so I'm just really worried about my ability to secure a year in placement at York. I know that the placement people at York are meant to be really good, but I'm still a little worried.

I can honestly see myself being happier living in Exeter due to the close proximity to the beach. I honestly didn't like York that much when I visited (the uni or the city).

I'm starting to think I made a stupid decision firming York, but I don't really know what to do. I could try and get into Exeter through clearing on results day but I don't even know if that would be the right decision because I REALLY like the course at York :''''''''''

Does anyone have any direct experience with placement/ work experience opportunities specifically in Psychology at York?

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Several good Uk psychology degrees don’t have a placement year so there will be ways of securing employment without this. Having a masters that’s integrated is really useful and I think not as costly as applying for one separately. York has a very good reputation for Psychology. I’m not so sure about Exeter, in that I don’t know anything about it except that the uni has a good reputation generally; however it is important to want to go where you are going to live and study for several years. Keep reading about the courses and the places. You can approach your insurance choice to see if they would agree to let you swap but it’s definitely not guaranteed that you could.

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Thank you for your reply! Yes, the integrated masters is extremely attractive and I believe the funding is a lot more accessible. I am hoping that I will be able to secure a placement while at York, as it is OFFERED - but doesn't seem to be an integral part of the course, as it is with other unis e.g. all of the courses I've applied to have been 'Psychology with placement year', but the placement isn't integral to York's course.

I am visiting Exeter tomorrow to have a look at the city etc. so hopefully that'll help me make my mind up.

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Hi, I have firmed York for Psychology but I'm starting to regret my decision. I did receive an offer from Exeter, and was torn between York/ Exeter so decided to go for York. The only reason why I firmed York was due to the course (Msci), which I much preferred over the other uni's I applied to. York and Exeter's courses are a little similar, but the course at Exeter wouldn't be an Msci. I am also a little worried about placement opportunities at York, as the course at Exeter would have had a placement year so I'm just really worried about my ability to secure a year in placement at York. I know that the placement people at York are meant to be really good, but I'm still a little worried.
I can honestly see myself being happier living in Exeter due to the close proximity to the beach. I honestly didn't like York that much when I visited (the uni or the city).
I'm starting to think I made a stupid decision firming York, but I don't really know what to do. I could try and get into Exeter through clearing on results day but I don't even know if that would be the right decision because I REALLY like the course at York :''''''''''
Does anyone have any direct experience with placement/ work experience opportunities specifically in Psychology at York?

Hi PrettyMaryKay,

I'm sorry to hear you're having second thoughts over your decision to study at York. It's a big decision to make and that can be really stressful. I know this is easier said than done, but try not to put too much pressure on yourself. You probably won't know 100% whether you have made the right or wrong decision until you have started at university and been there for a couple of months. You do have the option of going somewhere else through Clearing, but to do that you'll need to turn down your offer from York first, which could be viewed as a bit risky.

I think the best piece of reassurance I can give you is that no decision is final. If you really dislike studying a York once you're here, you could look at changing courses or transferring to a different university.

As for placements at York, I'll tell you a bit about my experience at Uni of York as a Biology student:

I studied Biology at York from 2018 to 2022, with a placement year between the second and third year of the course. My placement was as a Research Intern at the National STEM Learning Centre, and I found out about it through Handshake. Before applying to the placement, I made an appointment with the Careers and Placement team to go through my CV and my application. When I secured an interview for the placement, I arranged a mock interview with the careers service in my department. Once I got the placement and started it, I had a personal supervisor from the Careers and Placement team, who I had regular check-ins with to make sure I was on-track, and happy in the placement. They looked after me throughout the year, and even helped me adjust back to studying when I returned to university.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. - Hannah 😀

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