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hok4u:
Which schools did you apply for ?

Aprokodaughter:
You just have to be prepared...update your cv. Get on Linkedin put up your CV there. Follow UK companies and twerk your cv to meet their demands.
When you get to UK start applying for jobs or internship . Then network make friends not just Nigerian friends.
Follow companies that you want to work with on twitter and IG.

Its not easy anywhere. Be ready

mikeerrr:
Phatkings no kill me Abeg

Say na street of lagos

Mindlog:
Don't regard it as discouraging but rather giving you a clearer view of what is ahead, so you don't regret spending so much £££ on undesired outcome. It gives you the opportunity to fine tune your plans.

suleyoung:
good evening everyone

I just got a conditional offer of admission to study accounting and business management (MSc) at Brunel university London and was asked to pay an intial deposit of €3000 as against January 2021.
please I wish to ask are there any scholarship i can apply for?

Aprokodaughter:
I did not say all of them don't have accredited bodies. Reason why I follow some UK student forums. They are really helpful.

SegunWamiri:
Please can someone enlighten us on how the different bodies responsible for rating institutions in the UK arrive at their figures and rankings. Maybe if we know the yardstick for placing one above the other, it can help prospective students make a choice decision on which school to settle for regardless of their rankings having set their priorities.

Aprokodaughter:
Seems majority of you are in Business related courses or Science.if you are a graduate from the Arts. You won't find accredited courses in the arts.

Are you now saying that Art Graduates should not apply for a postgraduate program in the UK? When they have skill shortages in the art industry.

As for UK universities ranking I agree with you.

Aprokodaughter:
Not all courses need accredition in the UK . Just your skill and experience.

mikeerrr:
No problem

Just leave them

People of God, they said ranking & accreditation ain’t important because it’s “uk”

Please kindly go ahead & apply to
University of Bedfordshire
Roehampton University
Suffolk
Ravesbourne
You can also add Bolton & Plymouth Marjon.

Goodluck dears

SegunWamiri:
@ hosey, @ phatkings, @ mikerrr, @ LagosismyHome. I'm certain that you guys have succeeded in confusing a set of people. Lolz. I could have been included if I didn't have someone closer to the system. My brother is a course leader in one of the UK universities and without mincing words, he said that these rankings are not all that important. UK standard remains UK standard. For instance, it is indisputable that none of these schools would overlook plagiarism in one's write up except for the ones that their standard is clear for all to see...Admission requirements alone sef.. We know them...

While I agree that rankings can be unreliable, it can sometimes be used as a guide especially for science based programs since most times international students don't have the opportunity to look around in order to decide on which school has the best facility and meets their academic needs.

Therefore, if you are not studying with the powerful schools, you need not worry about the perception of your potential employer. More so, the UK is meant to be a society free of all forms of discrimination.

In conclusion, carefully assess your circumstances - budget, academic needs, your present grades/qualifications, future plans (returning to naija after study or remaining in the UK) as well as your employability in the UK based on what you want to study - and use these to determine what your choice school should be.

I hope I have made sense sha

LagosismyHome:
At the end of the day what the goal..... if you are doing a masters and want to get a job then ranking plays little or no part. In america yes, in UK.... don't bother. Apart from the few tops schools . The rest are all in the same bucket when it comes to hustling that job after graduation

I agree with hosey , Instead pick what fits your need

hosey:
Lol. I dont have time for your argument. I am here to guide and my message has been passed across succinctly. So I wont offer you the courtesy to reply you again.

Those that need the information I gave have imbibed it.

@everyone. Rankings are unreliable. If you however, have a thing for ranking, follow the Three UK universities profile principle I gave in my previous comments.


Choose UK universities that suits your competences, finances and goals.

mikeerrr:
At times you just ignore some people.

hosey:
Forget all these rankings. It does not give the whole picture. They are not reliable at all as it varies with politics involve.

The first and second best university in the world currently according to webometrics is Harvard university and Stanford university respectively.(https://www.webometrics.info/en/world)

However, according to the Times University rankings, University of Oxford and California Institute of Technology are first and second best university.
(https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2020/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats).

What does this tell you. It shows the rankings are not reliable and should not be used as yardstick.

There are only three main profile rankings for all UK universities. The first rank are your Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL e.t.c Second rank are Manchester, Edinburgh, Newscastle, Birmingham, Leeds e.t.c Third rank are Edinburgh Napier, Teeside, NTU, BCU, MMU e.t.c.

If the first and third rank university school fees are same hence I will advise you to go for first rank. If the fee for the third rank is small, then go for third rank. It does not affect you at all.

What matters most for employment and further study is your competency, skills, knowledge, grades and experience. Also work towards your strength and limit your weakness.

Please bro dont give generalised advice. What is good for Mr A is different from what Mr B will benefit.

hosey:
Forget all this rankings. It does not give the whole picture. They are not reliable at all as it varies with politics involve.

The first and second best university in the world currently according to webometrics is Harvard university and Stanford university respectively.(https://www.webometrics.info/en/world)

However, according to the Times University rankings, University of Oxford and California Institute of Technology are first and second best university.
(https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2020/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats).

What does this tell you. It shows the rankings are not reliable and should not be used as yardstick.

There are only three main profile rankings for all UK universities. The first rank are your Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL e.t.c Second rank are Manchester, Edinburgh, Newscastle, Birmingham, Leeds e.t.c Third rank are Edinburgh Napier, Teeside, NTU, BCU, MMU e.t.c.

If the first and third rank university school fees are same hence I will advise you to go for first rank. If the fee for the third rank is small, then go for third rank. It does not affect you at all.

What matters most for employment and further study is your competency, skills, knowledge, grades and experience. Also work towards your strength and limit your weakness.

Please bro dont give generalised advice. What is good for Mr A is different from what Mr B will benefit.

hosey:
Forget all this rankings. It does not give the whole picture. They are not reliable at all as it varies with politics involve.

The first and second best university in the world currently according to webometrics is Harvard university and Stanford university respectively.(https://www.webometrics.info/en/world)

However, according to the Times University rankings, University of Oxford and California Institute of Technology are first and second best university.
(https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2020/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats).

What does this tell you. It shows the rankings are not reliable and should not be used as yardstick.

There are only three main profile rankings for all UK universities. The first rank are your Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL e.t.c Second rank are Manchester, Edinburgh, Newscastle, Birmingham, Leeds e.t.c Third rank are Edinburgh Napier, Teeside, NTU, BCU, MMU e.t.c.

If the first and third rank university school fees are same hence I will advise you to go for first rank. If the fee for the third rank is small, then go for third rank. It does not affect you at all.

What matters most for employment and further study is your competency, skills, knowledge, grades and experience. Also work towards your strength and limit your weakness.

Please bro dont give generalised advice. What is good for Mr A is different from what Mr B will benefit.

hosey:
In terms of ranking, both university are in the same profile.
I prefer Manchester but that doesn't mean it is better. Other people like Birmingham. So it depends on you. Cost of living is quite similar in both too.

Choose cheaper school fees option.
8 beg to differ on this
MMU is higher in ranking as to compare to Birmingham City

JadioNG:
Hello everyone. Please I need a review about Birmingham City University and Manchester Metropolitan University.

I need to know about both schools in the Business Faculty. Both schools have almost the same modules tho but all your experiences will go a long way about them in helping to decide.

Also the environment for students in general and what advice would you give.

Which city is better ? Birmingham or Manchester.

My cuz is confused. 27years old.

Thank you.

mikeerrr:
Paying £13,250 /£15,320 for bedforshire?
That’s a complete waste of money. Is that not the lowest ranking uni or maybe roehampton has overtaken them.

You might as well go to Emeka & son’s university in Nigeria.

No much difference.

Samiattt:
Pls the Gurus I need your help
I got an offer for MSC Occupational Health and Environmental Health management in Middlesex University and MSC Public health in Sheffield Hallam.
I would like to know your opinion on the one to pick as regards job opportunities after sch in uk / Intern while schooling .
I’m in the process submitting another application in Coventry for global health care management.
Pls Assist me in making a choice
Cc Tobexin

prittian:
I recently got admission in Nottingham trent university...D recent pandemic has placed me in a fix.. I don't even know if I should still continue with tuition deposit and all... Hel
p anyone...Confusion on next line of action.

yusufDeveloper:
Hello everyone, please I got admitted into these schools for MSc Computer science, Sept intake.

Northumbria University (advanced computer science)
University of Hertfordshire
Teesside University
University of wolverhampton
Robert gordon University (data science)
London south Bank university

I listed it out based on their World University Ranking I got from Google.

Please, I would like to know the best to pick and that's also in right location for jobs/internships.

Your responses will highly be appreciated. God bless.

obodooma:
Please between University of Hertfordshire and university of Northampton which is better. I am thinking of best place to study

obodooma:
Please between University of Hertfordshire and university of Northampton which is better. I am thinking of best place to study

harriseen:
Good morning everyone.

So I just got an unconditional offer from Sheffield Hallam University. I’m required to pay a £1k acceptance fee to get my CAS. However I’m also applying for a scholarship that could give me 50% funding for my program. Trying to brainstorm and gather info for an essay I’m expected to write has been a real head scratcher however. I’ll post the topic here, just so anyone is in my shoes or willing to help with useful tips can reach me

”In no more than 500 words, please tell us how you would stand out from the crowd as a scholarship ambassador for Sheffield Hallam University during and after your studies“

pittoilet:
yes