What do people think of the Physics department at Hull?

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The discussion revolves around opinions and experiences related to the Physics department at the University of Hull, particularly in the context of a specific course in Physics and nanotechnology. Participants share their thoughts on the department's reputation, the city of Hull, and the general landscape of physics education in the UK.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in the Physics and nanotechnology program at Hull but is uncertain about the department's quality.
  • Another participant questions the claim that only four institutions offer the desired course, suggesting there may be more options available.
  • A different contributor warns about courses that combine Physics with trending topics, indicating that such programs may lack depth and could be a marketing strategy to attract students.
  • Some participants share personal opinions about the city of Hull, with mixed feelings about its reputation and livability.
  • One participant suggests seeking information from a university-specific forum to gather insights from current students about the Physics department's standing.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding Hull's reputation, with some participants referencing its past as "the worst city in the UK" and comparing it to other locations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the quality of the Physics department at Hull. There are varying opinions about the city itself, with some expressing negative views while others defend it. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall reputation of the department and the implications of combining Physics with other fields.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express skepticism about the value of programs that include popular but vague topics, highlighting potential limitations in course content and departmental reputation. There is also a lack of firsthand experience with the Physics department itself among several contributors.

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I got an offer to do Physics and nanotechnology from Hull (one of the only 4 places that do the course i want to do) and i wanted to know what people think of the physics department there. I'm not going to get three A's and get into birmingham currently the grades I'm aiming for are BCC in IT, maths and physics
 
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There's got to be more than 4 physics departments in the UK that offer degrees in physics and nano! As for Hull, I've no experience with the department, so can't really offer any input. Someone else surely will, though.
 
I don't know about Hull university or the Physics dept (as for the city - well let's just say, people from Hull go to Gaza on holiday for a break)
I would be careful of courses advertised as Physics + <latest buzzword>, often the <latest buzzword> component consists of a single final year optional course and it often means a dept that is a bit desperate for students and is looking for a way to boost applications.

Especialy careful if :
this is a topic where you aren't going to be able to do more than a 'for dummies' introduction without a couple of extra degrees
where the <latest buzzword> is so vague it could mean anything
where the dept doesn't have a research reputation in <latest buzzword>

- of ocurse this could just be me being overly cynical ;-)
 
I'd advise you go to a University forum. I can pm you the URL, I believe they have specialist forums for all of the major universities, and you can get a general idea from students attending there, and those attending other universities about how well it is placed in physics. Pm me if you want the address.
 
Hull is a fine town. I know a few people who went to Hull uni and they had a good time. It's quite a nice campus really. It's never dull at Hull!

People are cruel about the town because it's northern and inconsequential. I view neither as bad things.
 
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Hull is a fine town. ...
People are cruel about the town because it's northern and inconsequential. I view neither as bad things.
I'm from Barnsley - and even I think Hull is ****hole
 
Now Middlesbrough has pipped it to top spot:

http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/best-and-worst/

See, Hull is on the move!
 

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