which uni is better exeter or newcastle for getting a job in top firms
exeter or newcastle which one is better to get a job in top firm for bsc in accounting & finance
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Based on the WSO Dataset, when considering job placement in top firms for a BSc in Accounting & Finance, the specific ranking or comparison between Exeter and Newcastle isn't directly provided. However, in discussions about UK universities and their placement in the City (London's financial district), universities like Exeter are mentioned alongside other reputable institutions. This suggests that Exeter has a recognition in discussions related to job placements in top firms.
It's important to note that while university choice plays a role in job prospects, factors such as individual performance, networking, internships, and extracurricular activities are also crucial in securing positions at top firms. Both Exeter and Newcastle offer valuable opportunities, but it might be beneficial to research each university's connections with the industry, alumni network, and placement records in accounting and finance specifically.
In summary, while direct comparison isn't available in the context provided, Exeter is mentioned in discussions about UK universities with good job placement, indicating its strong reputation. However, evaluating both universities based on individual criteria relevant to your career goals is recommended.
Sources: University Of St. Andrews experience? Opinions?, ESADE vs Durham vs Cass, Q&A: Equity Analyst at a Sovereign Wealth/Pension Fund, MSc Finance University of Bath vs University of Edinburgh, Imperial MSc Finance and Accounting vs MSc Finance
i know performance matters but still i would like to go with a university which is at least a semi target but i’m conflicted with the fact i have a scholarship for newcastle and being an international student i don’t wanna put too much pressure on my parents but at the same time get a good return on their investment. Plus i want to do mba in finance after and even for that i need a good job preferably as a financial analyst and a respectable uni for my profile.
I’m really hoping that you will consider the below with a lot of thought.
First and foremost - learn to structure and properly punctuate your post, comments and titles. Reading through your post and comment is strenuous. I get that you’re still a kid, so this is just a friendly tip. It at the very least presents you well and is polite, and this can go a long way.
Secondly, you need to do your research and understand exactly what you’re getting yourself into. I’ve already posted about this (feel free to go through my comment history to find the long Exeter round up), but although Exeter is decent, it FAR from guarantees you a job in high finance. I graduated the A&F not too long ago and ended up in Deloitte Audit. And this was probably a better outcome than ~85% of my peers. Not to dox myself too hard, but I held a student position for my cohort for the last 2 years of the degree, so got to know a lot of people and where they ended up. If I had to guess roughly, I’d say that from A&F:
Less than 3% get into high finance (IB, T1/T2 consulting) (usually Diversify or through a target masters)
~10-15% get into big 4 tax/audit or equality respected brands.
The rest either don’t stay in the U.K. (there is a fair share of international students who don’t stay in the U.K.) or end up working in worse Tax/Marketing/Accounting companies earning surprisingly low money.
I can confidently say that this is more or less the same for Nottingham.
Now on to the advice to you specifically as an international student:
Is it worth it? Honestly, I would say no. I was an international student myself (got a 1st, was very involved in student ECs), and I can’t say that doing a BSc in the U.K. was worth it given the financial cost. In all honesty the whole system is not there to set you up for a successful life, you have to fight tooth and nail for it yourself. And just to re-iterate, this is coming from someone who ended up towards the upper end of their class in terms of employment.
You mention MBA (btw what do you mean MBA “in finance” lol). In my opinion this seems like a very weird thing to plan now, and I really don’t think you understand what an MBA is for. But even if you do aim to do it, you will NOT be able to finance any decent with 99.5% of the jobs available from both of the degrees mentioned in your post.
I’m not saying this to scare you or anything. It’s just that this is a huge decision to make, and myself along with THE VAST MAJORITY of my peers from uni did not put as much thought into it.
It would be helpful to understand what background you are coming from. To be completely blunt, U.K. is not the same as it was 10 years ago ESPECIALLY for semi-targets. The stagnant wages, economic and political crisis, huge immigration, etc make it less and less attractive.
The reality is - if you’re from a fairly decent 1/2nd world country - study at your country’s best economics university, and if you really want to go to the U.K., just do a masters here. If not, be prepared for a pretty tough life of an immigrant in the U.K.
This comment is becoming too long and rumbly. If you’re interested to know more about the programme or the experiences of my peers, etc - feel free to ask!
About the punctuation it’s because i have three broken fingers and literally dictating on my phone and still i will try to improve that but if i possible i do have some questions about this topic actually a lot of. sorry about the punctuation again my right hand is totally non functional rn
Ah no worries whatsoever then, didn’t even consider that being a possibility. My bad!
Those percentages surprised me, do you think it is because you’re an international non-diversity?
Not to dox, but I am a social science first year at a semi-target. Diversity admittedly, but have secured two Springs in middle market IB. Do you think this success is transferable to SA 25’ or just fluke?
Don’t know why this post made me particularly worried for next year. I was thinking I should try the American style of cold-emailing boutiques too, Any thoughts on this plan?
Thanks
I know this comment was not directed at me but if those 2 springs are convertable then you've made it and your chilling. No need to cold-call just yet if both are potentially convertable just focus on doing your best at the spring and maximise your chances of conversion.
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