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Warwick vs Manchester on Physics

Help me decide pls.
Got an offer from Warwick Physics A*AA and an interview from Manchester in March. I think that's a bit late for an interview though, which is annoying since it would be easier to decide which if I already had an offer. Probably will be A*A*A though. How good is either uni in comparison with each other? I'm not bothered about nightlife (I'm a physics student, self explanatory), so I don't mind how Warwick has basically no nightlife compared to Manchester. Already been to Warwick and I'm a big fan of the campus, but don't know much about Manchester since I decided on it late. What I want to help me decide is: Course quality, prospects, accommodation and any extra things you might decide may be relevant. Neither are too far. Need to decide before too long because I'll need to reply to the interview invitation.

Reply 1

Warwick phys is good (I don't do physics, but I know lots of physicists and have taken a few modules).
I don't know anything about Manchester to compare the two, but the modules I took were well taught and I don't tend to hear complaints from my friends that seem like serious problems with the course.

Warwick accom is alright (apart from the bits that are currently on fire), most people are on campus in first year and you're guaranteed a space then. After first year, most people end up living off campus, but there are lots of options which are within walking distance of campus.
The campus accommodation isn't the best value, but there are cheap options (from ~£125p/w).

Prospects-wise, Warwick is pretty well-regarded for sciences; I don't know specifically about physics, but if you're any good at it Warwick would not cut off any future options (though I doubt Manchester would either).
If you're interested in astrophysics (particularly if you might want to do an integrated masters/stay on as a postgrad), Warwick has a lot of hot research going on there - especially with exoplanets.

Reply 2

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by Rufus The Red
Warwick phys is good (I don't do physics, but I know lots of physicists and have taken a few modules).
I don't know anything about Manchester to compare the two, but the modules I took were well taught and I don't tend to hear complaints from my friends that seem like serious problems with the course.
Warwick accom is alright (apart from the bits that are currently on fire), most people are on campus in first year and you're guaranteed a space then. After first year, most people end up living off campus, but there are lots of options which are within walking distance of campus.
The campus accommodation isn't the best value, but there are cheap options (from ~£125p/w).
Prospects-wise, Warwick is pretty well-regarded for sciences; I don't know specifically about physics, but if you're any good at it Warwick would not cut off any future options (though I doubt Manchester would either).
If you're interested in astrophysics (particularly if you might want to do an integrated masters/stay on as a postgrad), Warwick has a lot of hot research going on there - especially with exoplanets.

Thanks for the help. I think I'll go Warwick. I was a bit on the edge, but I am a fan of astrophysics. Hopefully when I get to Warwick my accommodations won't be on fire anymore.

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by caius?
Help me decide pls.
Got an offer from Warwick Physics A*AA and an interview from Manchester in March. I think that's a bit late for an interview though, which is annoying since it would be easier to decide which if I already had an offer. Probably will be A*A*A though. How good is either uni in comparison with each other? I'm not bothered about nightlife (I'm a physics student, self explanatory), so I don't mind how Warwick has basically no nightlife compared to Manchester. Already been to Warwick and I'm a big fan of the campus, but don't know much about Manchester since I decided on it late. What I want to help me decide is: Course quality, prospects, accommodation and any extra things you might decide may be relevant. Neither are too far. Need to decide before too long because I'll need to reply to the interview invitation.


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