- Russell group, high in the league tables, more expensive course, accredited by the professional institute, less optional modules to chose from, longer commute for student living at home, no credit transfer, more specialist course.
- Not Russell group, lower in the league tables, cheaper course, not accredited, more optional modules, gives credit transfer, near for student living at home, more generic course.
DS can't choose which one to go for, he has a gut feeling but isn't sure it's the right choice.