UCL or Warwick (and how much does degree/course matter?)
hey so I'm an international having some trouble deciding which to choose/firm between these two choices: (im not 100% sure of what I'd like to do but have recently looked into IB as a possibility)
1. UCL ISPS: BA International Social and Political Studies (4 years w/ year abroad)
2. Warwick EPAIS: Bsc Economics, Politics and International Studies
I'd first like to explain that the UCL ISPS course isn't exactly what it sounds like. Its basically this multidisciplinary degree that combines specialisation in ten humanities (econ, IR, philosophy, anthropology, etc) where you're taught a broad base in these subjects in first semester of 1st year where you then choose to specialize in one of them for the rest of your degree. So in my case I'd like to specialize in economics and so the modules I'll be taking will be taught by UCL's econ department. However under ISPS, since the course didn't require A-level/IB Maths in the first place, the module choices are quite limited where I won't be able to take their quantitative modules hence the BA. Also, even though you've studied economics for most your degree, your specialism will not appear on your transcript or diploma (it'll just appear as 'BA International Social and Political Studies’). The Warwick EPAIS course on the other hand is a Bsc that has quantitative modules in it and has 'Economics' in the name of the degree so I was just wondering whether this would make it seen as a more respected degree than the UCL one in the eyes of employers. Tbh I would see myself enjoying the course content of EPAIS more where I'm allowed to take quantitative modules but the thought of living in London, having a year abroad, and the international rep UCL holds (as im an international) really excites me. If the difference is negligible between the two courses for employers then I think I'll choose UCL but if there is any please tell me (where EPAIS may seem more respected since its a Bsc thats quantitiative and has econ in its name).
think there was a similar post about this earlier today that had a lot of replies: "how important is major in the UK"
As far as London job prospects go, there is no difference. Both are equally viewed as targets and will get you where you want to go if you put in the effort, at least as far as finance is concerned. The degree does not matter at this level.
I would focus on other factors, like the course itself (where you have said you preferred the look and structure of the Warwick course) and the social life. Warwick will be considerably worse for social life when it comes to clubbing etc. since obviously Cov/Leamington Spa do not hold a candle to London. But then London will be considerably more expensive for nights out and accomodation compared to Warwick. There is also the campus uni vs just buildings in the middle of London (Warwick will give you the more 'typical' uni experience in this regard).
I would look at these other things while making your decision since as far as employer reputation goes both unis are similar.
Both are good - pick on where you want to live and what kind of experience you want to get. If you can do %ages and +/-'s you're good enough for IB.
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