UCL vs Manchester
Quick question: Which course would be more desirable to employers, Econ at Manchester or Arts and Sciences at UCL with a specialisation in Econ. Also will employers view the UCL course as a wish-wash degree?
Based on previous WSO threads, UCL generally has a stronger reputation and brand name compared to Manchester, especially in the context of finance and investment banking. Here are some key points to consider:
In summary, UCL's stronger brand and target school status generally make it a more desirable option for employers, provided the Economics specialization is substantial.
Sources: Which masters to choose?, University Of St. Andrews experience? Opinions?, LBS vs UCL vs Imperial for IB, 2018 UK Target Uni - MSc - for FO jobs: put your POV, Physics undergrad admitted to top b-school
In the context of London recruiting, undergrad degree subject is important but more often than not is trumped by brand name of school. Therefore, would suggest you take UCL even if it's their liberal arts course (still specialised in Econ though which is good) - much better brand name, way better connected for networking etc.
UCL all day long
UCL, and my own view based on discussions with the HR team at my own bank and frankly CVs I've seen over the years is that course does not matter (within reason), London or not. Depends much more on brand name of school and what you do personally once you're there
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still a good course at kcl though, still got a shot at it but probably would’ve been better at ucl
What precisely does "within reason" mean?
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