r/UKUniversityStudents

I think we need to stop throwing around the term "mickey mouse degrees". Genuinely no degrees are useless. All areas of study are important to culture and human life and interaction.

Sociology is important.
Art is important.
Music is important.
Performing art is important.
Anthropology is important.

Niche courses are how we end up with such a diverse culture and society.

EDIT: This got way more attention than i thought it would, genuinely didn't know this many people were so obsessed with science to the point of forgetting that arts and social sciences are also important and necessary for a lot of jobs. As well as the transferable skills gained from doing a degree such as research, critical thinking, academic writing etc. Importance isn't only reliant on earning potential.

EDIT 2: And I also feel the need to clarify that I hold a degree in Forensic Science for all of the comments saying I'm just jealous that I didn't do a STEM degree haha.

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Hi everyone!

I’m from India and I’m planning to study in the UK for undergraduate studies, but I honestly have no idea where to start. 😭

I’ve spoken to a few education agents here, but I’m getting the feeling that some of them charge a lot and push students towards particular universities/courses, so I’d rather understand the process myself before paying anyone.

I’d really appreciate advice from Indians who have gone through this process themselves.

Basically, I want to know everything from scratch:

- How do I start researching UK universities and courses?

- How do I shortlist universities realistically based on my Class 12 marks, budget and career goals?

- Can I apply directly through UCAS without an agent?

- What exactly do I need for the UCAS application?

- How do references/personal statements work?

- Do I need IELTS/PTE if I studied in English?

- What documents should I prepare?

- How do I find and apply for scholarships?

- What should I know about tuition fees, deposits and living costs?

- After getting an offer, what happens next?

- How does the CAS and student visa process work?

- Is it realistic to handle the whole process myself, or are there parts where using an agent is actually worth it?

- Are there any common mistakes international students make that I should avoid?

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who applied independently without an agent. If you did everything yourself, I’d love to know what your timeline looked like and what you wish you had known before starting.

I’m actually nervous because I have no idea who’s going to be in my flat and I have no way of finding out who’s in my flat until I’m actually there. Last year I signed my tenancy agreement through my university so I was able to see the names of the people in my flat through my university accom portal, but this year I signed it through emailing my accommodation provider directly and now I have absolutely no clue who im going to be living with. I’ve tried every app, joining every group chat and no one seems to be speaking in them. To make matters worse, I’m also moving in late because I have commitments on the earlier key collection dates. To make matters even WORSE, I’m moving my stuff in over multiple days because my family think it’s going to be easier than moving everything in all at once. I’m scared that everyone’s going to get to know eachother while I’m still moving in.

I understand that you can't take student loan unless you're a citizen but do all universities offer home studen5 fee once you've lived in the uk for atleasr 3 years??

Hey guys I havent turned 18 yet and I wont be till the end of the year, so i was wondering if the bouncers or people that hand out wristbrands or tickets that strict on being underage or photo ids etc? What do people that arent 18 going to do at night? any advice or thoughts are appreciated !!!

Hey everyone,I am an international student from India with a completed 4-year Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, but zero full-time corporate IT experience.I hold an active CAS for an MSc Computer Science track at the University of Southampton starting this September [finance]. However, to fund this, my family will have to take on a massive ₹65 Lakh (approx. £50k) student loan liability.

I am incredibly stressed about the current ground reality in the UK tech market. I've been seeing continuous posts about hiring freezes, massive competition for entry-level roles, and tech companies completely filtering out CVs if you require Tier-2 visa sponsorship down the line.

For those currently working in UK tech, or on their 2-year Post-Study Work (PSW) visa right now:

Is it realistic for a complete fresher with zero full-time experience to land a sponsored AI/Software engineering role in this market?

Is a regional tech hub like Southampton giving any realistic localized hiring advantages, or is everyone just bottlenecked in the frozen London market?

I am simultaneously waiting on a public university admission update from Germany (which is tuition-free)Given the massive financial risk, is it wiser to wait it out for Germany or go ahead with the UK?

Hi all, I'm beginning my social work degree in September and I would like to choose a laptop that will be able to manage the workload, plus assistive software. DSA have allocated me £330.00 for the laptop alone, but i could potentially add around £200.00 to that.

I am looking for a Windows laptop, with at least 16gb.

I don't know anything about technology, so i would welcome all help.

Thank you

Hello. I am an aspiring international student hoping to study law at a prestigious uk university. I intend on to becoming a barrister and at the same time I am keen to explore other fields. I have a comfortable budget and at the same time I need insight for the quality of education , cost of living across England , living standards, neighborhood safety, job prospects and money worth the investment in the following universities. I am open for further suggestions about different universities from locals and foreign students who have studied law in the uk ! I am not applying to Oxbridge and do not prefer London unis.My current considerations are :

1. Durham
2. Bristol
   3.warwick
3. Nottingham
4. LSE ( if I get the scholarship)

Thanks 🙏

Ill be starting my 2nd year of Law LLB at University of Westminster this sept with hopes to do a masters in Law at a better Uni such as KCL after graduation in 2028.

However, through clearing i have received an offer from University of Leicester to study Business and Law BA
starting this September at Leicester with graduation in 2029.

Westminster is 82/113 for University Law rankings UK.
Leicester is 29/113 for Law on the rankings.

My goal is to become a commercial lawyer and hopefully secure a training contract for a Silver Circle/Magic Circle firm.

Which option should i go with?
LAW LLB AT UOW + MASTERS AT GOOD UNI
or BUSINESS AND LAW BA at Uni of Leicester?

Hey everyone,I am an international student from India holding an official, active CAS from a top UK university for a Master's program. My course induction starts on September 14, 2026. I have already paid my £2,000 enrollment deposit to secure my seat.

My study abroad agent is heavily pressuring me to lodge my visa application immediately, claiming that because it is peak season and the induction date is approaching, the university can arbitrarily choose to withdraw my CAS if I don't use it within a week.

I am currently waiting on a public university admission update from Germany, so I want to wait a few more days before spending lakhs on the UK visa fees and health surcharge.

Can a university actually cancel a valid CAS just because an applicant waits a couple of weeks to apply, even though the deposit is paid and there are still 4 weeks left until induction starts? Or is my agent just trying to scare me into locking in his commission?

Any insights on official UKVI policy would be amazing. Thanks!

I am a college student from the US, and I am planning on studying abroad for a semester. I am pre-med, but I will not be able to take any pre-reqs or courses for my major while I am abroad. Because of this, I am using this time as an opportunity to travel and explore other countries before I begin medical school. I am currently in between Bristol and Edinburgh. I am mainly hoping for a fun/lively home base that is easy to travel to other countries from. Bristol seems more lively/younger crowd, and I like that it is closer to London. However, Edinburgh is absolutely beautiful (I am just worried that I will run out of things to do). Any advice/input is appreciated!

I have predicted A*AA in maths physics and chemistry respectively. I if i do get selected i will likely need the scholarship to attend and i believe the scholarship is based on financial need.

Does philosophy, politics and economics as a degree look worse than just one of the three by themselves because it's not super specific to one knowledge field?

I’m completely pivoting from med to Aero engineering.
I got CCC in my a levels, I think it was a consequence of extreme burnout, i got A* for every mock I took at my school. I was doing literally 20 hour study days for a month before a levels, I think that contributed to my bad grades.

I’m resitting privately. And my predicted grades are A* A* A* as I did a set of mocks at my local exam centre 2 weeks ago and got those grades on the mocks. (So Ik that I can get the same grades next year)
So I’m sorted in terms of resit predicted grades and reference.

My supercurriculars include:
\\- Greenpower- built an electric car and raced it
\\- Silver dofe ( not relevant Ik)
\\- Built a plane for a competition
\\- Air cadets ( 4 years )
\\- COMPOS

Wex:
\\- Siemens mobility

I will do some more supercurriculars like MOOCs and learn some more practical skills. I could also get some more wex as I have a few connections.

Realistically, Ik it’s very ambitious - but could I get into Durham for Engineering ( Aeronautical ) ?
Even with a level resits ?
My GCSEs are 8887777766 ( 8s in bio chem maths)
I’m non contextual
The a levels I do are bio chem and maths, but I’m also thinking of taking up fm.

On their website they say “ You are welcome to apply if you are taking resits; resitting your qualification(s) will not negatively affect your application.”

If you’re planning to move to the UK for university, happy to help!

I moved here last year for my Master’s at the University of London and I’m currently on a work placement.

I remember having so many questions before moving regarding university, accommodation, finances, finding work, settling in, etc.

If you’re going through the same process and have questions, feel free to reach out. Happy to chat and share my experience.

You can DM me if you’d prefer.

Hi folks!

I'm planning to apply for graduate programs in screenwriting. I did my bachelor's degree in my home country, but I feel that studying in the UK or US would help me take my writing career to an international level.

For those of you who are non-native English speakers and have studied screenwriting in an English-speaking country: How difficult was it for you?

Did you struggle with writing dialogue, expressing ideas naturally, or keeping up with the academic side of the program?

I'd especially love to hear from anyone who has taken this route themselves, or knows someone who has.

Any experiences, advice, or tips would be greatly appreciated!