University options
I am genuinely stuck on who to choose as my firm option for university. I originally wanted to go university of law in Manchester as it would be more convenient for me transport wise plus it’s right in city centre. However, I’ve not heard great things from the campus being small, lecturer's not knowing what they’re doing, problems with student fees and bad customer service. I did get an offer for MMU but they don’t teach law with criminology which I want to do they just do law. I’ve also decided that I am doing a foundation year and not aiming for top grade Russell group unis as I know that most likely not going to get the grades to go into first year. I also got an offer at university of Salford with a law with criminology degree but transport would be a bit further and more complicated. I’m really not sure what to do I’m currently stuck between Salford and uni of law but I've heard negative for both. I need advice before may when make my decisions on options with firm and insurance choices.
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Reply 1
Russel Group Universities are not as prestigious as you think they are. Don't let that factor into your decision. There are plenty of very good universities that are not members of the Group.
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by Liza2932I am genuinely stuck on who to choose as my firm option for university. I originally wanted to go university of law in Manchester as it would be more convenient for me transport wise plus it’s right in city centre. However, I’ve not heard great things from the campus being small, lecturer's not knowing what they’re doing, problems with student fees and bad customer service. I did get an offer for MMU but they don’t teach law with criminology which I want to do they just do law. I’ve also decided that I am doing a foundation year and not aiming for top grade Russell group unis as I know that most likely not going to get the grades to go into first year. I also got an offer at university of Salford with a law with criminology degree but transport would be a bit further and more complicated. I’m really not sure what to do I’m currently stuck between Salford and uni of law but I've heard negative for both. I need advice before may when make my decisions on options with firm and insurance choices.
Hi @Liza2932 ,
I'm sorry to hear you've come across this feedback for the University of Law and thank you for raising the question - choosing which university to study at is a huge decision, so having the right environment and support is understandably crucial.
While I cannot comment on the Manchester campus, my experience at ULaw London Moorgate has genuinely been incredible so far. Most of my lecturers are retired or practising solicitors/barristers, so they have an excellent depth of knowledge in the areas they teach and often provide valuable (and humorous) insights into topics based on their own experiences. The university has always been quick to respond to any queries, and while the campus is indeed smaller than a typical university, I find the small class sizes ideal for collaborative work and ensuring everyone properly understands the content. I know that this is similar for most ULaw campuses, so I imagine the academic side of ULaw Manchester shouldn't be too different. Please remember to put any negative comments you read in proportion with the huge volume of students the University of Law teaches - I know myself and my classmates have had a wonderful experience so far 😊
However, I will note that the University of Law does have some differences to Salford which may influence your decision. For example, you'll need to consider your career goals, financing options and desired environment outside of your studies. ULaw is an older, more specialist provider of legal education and is arguably more career-focused, whereas you may get a more stereotypical 'student' experience at Salford (possibly with more societies and sports teams, for example).
It may be helpful to create a table which weighs up certain aspects of each university - such as accommodation, teaching quality, assessments, travelling cost/time, societies etc. - to inform your decision. Let me know if you'd like any more insight about any of these areas!
Good luck whichever path you choose to take.
Holly - PGDL Student
University of Law
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Are you thinking of commuting from home to go to university?
If you are, please reconsider. It will be better for your development as a person if you go to a university that is nowhere near your parental home. So that you have to move out from the parental home.
If you are, please reconsider. It will be better for your development as a person if you go to a university that is nowhere near your parental home. So that you have to move out from the parental home.
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Liza2932
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Financially, that wouldn’t be the best option for me to make. Most students that I know nowadays decide to stay at home as accommodation has become more expensive and difficult to find. I know by staying home and getting a part time job I’d be saving a lot more money than if I was to move out. Plus I’d still have a social life regardless since the universities that I’m deciding between are in Manchester and close to city centre so there will be plenty of things to do with friends but I’m sure now and then I’ll probably go to places outside Manchester.
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by Liza2932Financially, that wouldn’t be the best option for me to make. Most students that I know nowadays decide to stay at home as accommodation has become more expensive and difficult to find. I know by staying home and getting a part time job I’d be saving a lot more money than if I was to move out. Plus I’d still have a social life regardless since the universities that I’m deciding between are in Manchester and close to city centre so there will be plenty of things to do with friends but I’m sure now and then I’ll probably go to places outside Manchester.
I know how stressful it can be to make a decision that may shape your lifestyle and future for the next 3 years, so it’s important to approach it carefully. One thing that really helps is outlining the pros and cons of each university you’re considering. That way, you can choose the option that best aligns with your needs, goals, and career aspirations.
As an international student at DMU, I also struggled with this decision. I spent a lot of time planning and weighing my options, but in the end, I had a strong gut feeling about moving to Leicester, and I’m really glad I trusted it. Planning is important, but sometimes it’s also okay to just go for it.
Best wishes on your decisions,
Elmehdi - DMU representative and current student
Hi @Liza2932,
Congrats on your offers
As said earlier Russel Groups can be misunderstood. They are Universities that often have a bigger focus in research at Postgrad level. So they are prestigious, but If you don't want to be an academic, but a practitioner, choosing a Russell group is not a must.
Salford put a lot of focus into practical job skills, alongside the theory necessary for a degree. So the teaching style might differ from more traditional Universities. University is a very personal experience so finding the right teaching style can be just as important as picking the right course.
As for commuting to Salford, depending on where you live around Manchester it can vary. But, the University does have a train station practically on Campus. The Salford Crescent station is a stop for nearly every train heading west from Manchester or east into Manchester. So if you are getting the train you don't have to wait long for a Salford Crescent connection. There is also lots of buses that stop directly outside the Campus so it might be worth looking into those as well.
My main advice for deciding where to go is to attend open days or offer holder days at both and chat with the current students about why they chose that course and their experiences. Also make sure to visit that open day via the commuting route you'd likely take if you attended that course. That way you get a real feel for the difficulty or ease of the commute.
If you can't make it on a scheduled offer holder day or open day, Salford do run tours during the week. So get in touch with the enquiries team and they could book you on to one of those. There isn't a guarantee you'd be able to talk to someone doing law and criminology, but you'd at least get to see the facilities.
Choosing a Uni can feel like a massive task, but sometimes as Elmehdi said, you can spend lots of time planning and weighing options but a gut feeling can be just as valid a reason to pick one over the other.
Congratulations again on your offers,
if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Eleanor
University of Salford Student Rep
Congrats on your offers
As said earlier Russel Groups can be misunderstood. They are Universities that often have a bigger focus in research at Postgrad level. So they are prestigious, but If you don't want to be an academic, but a practitioner, choosing a Russell group is not a must.
Salford put a lot of focus into practical job skills, alongside the theory necessary for a degree. So the teaching style might differ from more traditional Universities. University is a very personal experience so finding the right teaching style can be just as important as picking the right course.
As for commuting to Salford, depending on where you live around Manchester it can vary. But, the University does have a train station practically on Campus. The Salford Crescent station is a stop for nearly every train heading west from Manchester or east into Manchester. So if you are getting the train you don't have to wait long for a Salford Crescent connection. There is also lots of buses that stop directly outside the Campus so it might be worth looking into those as well.
My main advice for deciding where to go is to attend open days or offer holder days at both and chat with the current students about why they chose that course and their experiences. Also make sure to visit that open day via the commuting route you'd likely take if you attended that course. That way you get a real feel for the difficulty or ease of the commute.
If you can't make it on a scheduled offer holder day or open day, Salford do run tours during the week. So get in touch with the enquiries team and they could book you on to one of those. There isn't a guarantee you'd be able to talk to someone doing law and criminology, but you'd at least get to see the facilities.
Choosing a Uni can feel like a massive task, but sometimes as Elmehdi said, you can spend lots of time planning and weighing options but a gut feeling can be just as valid a reason to pick one over the other.
Congratulations again on your offers,
if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Eleanor
University of Salford Student Rep
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