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Liberal Arts at Uni of Leeds & Bristol

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FairTaupeSwan · 29/03/2025 21:44

Hi Mumsnetters,
I've received offers from both Bristol & Leeds for Liberal Arts to transfer in September. I was wondering if there are any of you with DC who are studying this course at these two universities. Or who study at Bristol and Leeds.

If your DC does study Liberal Arts, I'd love to know their experience so far. Did they feel the course was disorganised? What was their experience like with lecturers?

If your DC doesn't study Liberal Arts but at one of these universities, I'd love to know their experience. Especially the wisdom of advice on which halls are best. I know Bristol is quite pricey, but I'm from London, so I'm quite used to expensive. Student housing in Leeds is quite cheap (Hyde Park), but it can be a bit dodgy. I can also receive a lot of financial support in Bristol from the uni directly. How do they feel about their uni city? Do they feel their uni supports them well?

I feel like Leeds has a better student experience and I preferred their offer holder day in comparison. My careers service at my current uni and old college had said Bristol was a great uni to have on my CV. But Bristol has some edge reputation-wise. Anyone could chime in whether Bristol is a good 'target' down the line for going into consulting or compliance in financial services too?

Thanks for reading!

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TizerorFizz · 08/04/2025 17:41

@FairTaupeSwanI think overall Bristol will give you good careers advice and guidance for converting to law. Bristol probably has more London bound lawyers. You need the best degree classification you can get. A first is preferable but it’s just a start. You need to plan your strategy and work out what you must apply for and when. Overall I just think more Bristol students aim for London. None of this will get you past selection tests and future exams though. You need to work hard for all of it to fall into place.

FairTaupeSwan · 11/04/2025 09:09

TizerorFizz · 08/04/2025 17:41

@FairTaupeSwanI think overall Bristol will give you good careers advice and guidance for converting to law. Bristol probably has more London bound lawyers. You need the best degree classification you can get. A first is preferable but it’s just a start. You need to plan your strategy and work out what you must apply for and when. Overall I just think more Bristol students aim for London. None of this will get you past selection tests and future exams though. You need to work hard for all of it to fall into place.

Can I PM you more by any chance?

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