r/UKUniversityStudents

Hello,

As a student who has relied — and continues to rely — on assistive technology funded through DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) to complete academic work, I am deeply saddened to hear about proposals to limit support to “exceptional circumstances” only for future students.

Without access to assistive technology through DSA, university would be far more difficult for me and for so many others. These tools are not luxuries — they are essential in helping disabled students access education, work independently, and achieve their full potential.

Restricting DSA support risks creating even greater barriers for students who already face challenges in higher education. Accessibility and inclusion should be strengthened, not reduced. Every student deserves an equal opportunity to succeed.

#DSA #DisabledStudentsAllowance #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #DisabledStudents #HigherEducation #Inclusion

Why are they few to none uni scholarship for UK home students they are mostly reserved for international students or people from certain descendants?

I have started receiving offers to study French with Linguistics this september. I'm just curious as to what the major differences are studying at a better ranked university (Uni of York) or one that's slightly lower? Apart from different institutions specialising more in certain subjects, will the actual content be harder? Greater depth of knowledge? Whether grades will be harder to achieve and attain, do employers in the future really consider which uni someone went to as long as they have the degree with a 1st or a 2:1?

ok so i got into GSA for interior design starting september and im really excited but also really stressed about the money side of things and could use some advice from people who have been through this.
so basically im a first gen college student, finished my associates with a 3.8 gpa and got into one of the best art schools in the world which is still kind of surreal to me. the tuition is £24,800 a year and im trying to piece together how to cover it.
heres what i have so far. my FAFSA is submitted and im eligible for federal direct loans which covers some of it but not all. pell grant doesnt apply bc GSA is a foreign school which i didnt know until recently. ive been denied by sallie mae and a few other private lenders because i dont have a cosigner and the school is abroad. my mom is willing to cosign but her credits not great. student finance england doesnt apply to me either.
im planning to work the 20 hours a week allowed on a student visa and sell most of my stuff before i go. just trying to figure out if anyone has been in a similar situation or knows of any lenders or funding options i might be missing.
any advice would be really appreciated, even just knowing someone else has gotten through something like this would help honestly

Both are online and both get fully funded which makes them cheaper, it just depends which is more employable and which is easier to get better grades in as to be able to go to a masters then MALD and MBA within the future, and which courses are best value:

Combined Stem OU
Management OU
Data Science with Business Analysis UOL
Economics UOL
Law UOL or OU

As the plan is to then do a Risk MSc probably in person then go onto do MALD and a MBA in the US

Due to leaving home at 16 and redoing my a levels this year I’m going on to do a foundation year at Bristol uni despite maybe being able to get in at Cardiff. However as I want to get into law Bristol seemed like the better option based on their stats as being a better uni for law. I’ve decided to go ahead with the foundation year but I’ll turn 20 in November of the first year. I know in the grand scheme of life this isn’t old but it feels it. I almost feel ashamed that I am going to uni so late and that I won’t even be going into first year. So really by the time I’m going into first year I’m pretty much 21. I’m desperate to be successful but also to have friends and I’m worried that will be difficult.

Which one is better for this course? Also, is it worth taking the placement year?

Note: I have already sorted my finances and I will not be going into any huge debt for this. Please do not give advice on loans or whether I should study abroad , just keep your answers focused on the universities and the placement option.

Thanks!

Hi, so being an international student I need some suggestions regarding universities in Midland. Which universities would be good in East Midland or near East Midland. Like good reasonable tuition fees around £17,000 or lower.

So, I want to study Software engineering or something that may help me to be a system architect in the future. I'm currently working with 2 years of experience in my home country as a full stack dev in a reputed company.

I need to know how good it is and also if you want to recommend some other universities, feel free to drop your recommendations.

I'm an American. I was accepted to both universities to do a PhD in education. Originally Edinburgh was my number one but I've connected more with the advisors at Glasgow but I'm having a hard time hitting the reject button on the offer for a higher ranked uni that was my original number 1. I've never actually been to Glasgow but fell in love with Edinburgh on multiple trips there.
I've read that advisor compatibility is the number one thing to aim for and just looking for confirmation that that's accurate.

Hello everyone I am starting out in University of Manchester this september as an Indian student. It's my first time dealing with an international uni and everything so I need some help from yall.

• I wanna know what the odd job market is like (I think i'll be allowed 20hrs per week as per my visa). If you've had some experience, what I should do to get something good and manageable for my studies (my accommodation isnt final but my campus is on Oxford St so somewhere nearby).
• Where i can apply- if there's one specific website or different websites for different skills )if so, please lmk which ones)
• If you know any jobs that will be available (i know its big reach but it doesnt hurt to ask)

So, anything and everything I should know as an International student (26 F) about the jobs there that I can do with a full time degree.

I'm just coming to the end of my first year of uni studying mechanical Engineering and I feel I've noticed something strange. In college it felt like we were treated as adults more in varying senses but within uni being treated as a student in this way often makes me feel like I'm being treated like a child or younger student again. It's probably related to this being more often the next step for sixth form students so students are treated as such, similarly I've found the curriculum to have a heavy preference to non practical students or those who took A levels as opposed to Btecs or other equivalents. Has anyone else found this issue during uni or have any suggestions?

I’m mainly asking about experiences from people who’ve been on committees themselves. I’ve noticed people sometimes mention things like private group chats, pressure around attending all socials/events or some committee members being ignored more than others.

Obviously not every society is like this, and some committees are probably really supportive, but I’m curious how common people think these kinds of dynamics actually are.

Have people generally had positive or negative experiences being on society committees?

Course: MA Luxury Brand Management
Is University College Birmingham better or Nottingham Trent University better for this course?
In terms of:
Ranking
Placement
Safety
Social life
Scholarships

I am an international South Asian student applying for an undergraduate course in Biomedical Science. I have received conditional offers from both uni of manchester as well as bristol, with my marks being a contender for both as well.

I'm having a hard time choosing between the two. In theory I suppose manchester would be the better option as it is ranked higher, but some of my relatives staying in the UK have told me that Manchester isn't a great city to live in, especially as an Asian. They advised me to go for Bristol instead solely because of this.

I am quite particular about the city I am going to be staying in as well. Does anyone have any insights on the students life at Bristol vs Manchester? (Specifically for international students)

PS: I am aware of the difference in the cost of living as well, which once again favours Manchester.

I’m choosing between Warwick MSc Management and MSc Marketing & Strategy and would love honest advice.

I’m leaning toward Marketing & Strategy because I’m interested in branding, consumer behaviour, positioning, and data-driven creative strategy. But Management seems broader and maybe more flexible for consulting, strategy, or business roles.

Which one has better career prospects and reputation? Can Marketing & Strategy still lead to consulting/strategy roles, or is Management the safer choice?

Hey guys :) I got a conditional offer from Southampton for 74%, but I got a 72% ( A level equivalent BBB) and the uni requires BBC. I'm a student from a gulf country, so due to the war, I didn't write some of my exams, and my results were based on my mocks. Is it possible that I could still get accepted? Thank you!

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International applicant here (Hungary) applying for Law.

My Matura results are currently projected around:

Advanced English: 88%

Advanced Russian: 95%

Advanced History: 85%

Standard Maths: 91%

Standard Hungarian: 91%

According to LSE/UCL/Oxford equivalency tables, this seems to place me in the A*A*A* equivalent range already.

My question is: realistically, would pushing something like English from 88% to 95% make any meaningful difference for LSE Law admissions, or once you’re already above the A* threshold does the focus shift more toward LNAT, PS, and overall profile?

Would really appreciate honest opinions from current students/applicants.

Or a shorter, more Reddit-style version:

Hungarian applicant for Law here.

Advanced:

English 88%

Russian 95%

History 85%

Standard:

Maths 91%

Hungarian 91%

From the equivalency tables this seems to already meet A*A*A* level requirements.

Realistically, would improving something like 88% → 95% matter much for LSE/Oxford/UCL Law, or are LNAT + PS far more important at that point?