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

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The discussion centers around a student weighing offers from Queen Mary London, Sussex, and Leicester, with a preference for Queen Mary. Key considerations include the intensity of the programs, with Leicester being the most intense, followed by Queen Mary and Sussex, based on the number of modules per year. The impact of course content on the decision-making process is also highlighted, along with the student's intention to major in physics and pursue a Master's degree. The student notes that their options were limited due to late applications and specific grade requirements, which influenced their choice of universities. The conversation touches on the differences in the UK education system, particularly regarding the focused nature of degree programs.
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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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