Choosing Between Queen Mary London, Sussex & Leicester: A Student's Perspective

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The discussion revolves around a student's decision-making process regarding offers from Queen Mary London, Sussex, and Leicester for a physics program. Participants explore factors influencing their choices, such as course intensity and content, as well as personal academic goals.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a preference for Queen Mary London, citing course intensity as a factor, with Leicester perceived as the most intense, followed by Queen Mary and Sussex.
  • Another participant inquires about the original poster's intended major and future academic plans, such as pursuing a Master's or PhD.
  • There is a suggestion that the choice of university should have been influenced by the major and preferences established prior to applying.
  • One participant points out that the original poster did not specify their major in physics, prompting clarification.
  • The original poster confirms they are majoring in physics and plans to pursue a Master's degree, explaining their limited options due to a late application and specific grade requirements.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the importance of course intensity and content in decision-making. There is no consensus on whether these factors should weigh heavily in the choice of university.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention limitations in university options based on grades and the timing of applications, which may affect the decision-making process.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering physics programs in the UK, particularly those weighing multiple university offers and the implications of course intensity and content on their academic trajectory.

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I have offers from Queen Mary London, Sussex and Leicester, but I think I'm leaning slightly towards Queen Mary.

In terms of intensity, it seems Leicester is the most intense then QM then Sussex, based on the number of modules in each year. Is this something worth taking into account and how much did course content influence your decision when choosing an institute?
 
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Can you tell us more about what you plan to major in? and how far you plan to go like MS or PhD...
 
The PAQI Monsta said:
I have offers from Queen Mary London, Sussex and Leicester, but I think I'm leaning slightly towards Queen Mary.

In terms of intensity, it seems Leicester is the most intense then QM then Sussex, based on the number of modules in each year. Is this something worth taking into account and how much did course content influence your decision when choosing an institute?

Did you not consider this when you first decided what universities you would apply to, and rank them in order of preference at that stage?

jedishrfu said:
Can you tell us more about what you plan to major in? and how far you plan to go like MS or PhD...

This is the UK. If they applied to study physics then they will study physics and nothing else.
 
Thanks for the UK differences. I just didn't see where the OP said he was majoring in Physics.
 
jedishrfu said:
Thanks for the UK differences. I just didn't see where the OP said he was majoring in Physics.
Yes I'm majoring in physics, I intend to go up to MS.
pasmith said:
Did you not consider this when you first decided what universities you would apply to, and rank them in order of preference at that stage?
I already have my grades. I'm actually changing uni and course, and I had to apply late because of this, so my options were limited. Only about half of UK unis offer physics, and I could really only consider 3/4 of those unis(because of my grades) some of which weren't accepting anymore, so I knew pretty soon where I'd be applying.
 

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