Hi all,
I got accepted into Edinburgh for International Relations & International Law, KCL for history, (My first choice was international relations, didn’t get in for that but I’m flattered they bothered to refer my app) and Sheffield for International Relations & Politics. I need a little help comparing the value of the programs in particular. I went to an informational session for Edinburgh a few days ago and was pretty impressed. Some of the things I’m weighing are the value of a history degree (I love the subject but never seriously considered getting a BA in history,) and Scotland’s 4-year degree program as opposed to England’s 3. (Originally I was thinking that a 3 year program would provide a great opportunity for a service year before grad school back in the states, but Edinburgh has a great abroad program for students built into the 4 years. The 4-year structure also allows more time to take outside classes and potentially adjust your degree.)
I haven’t had the opportunity to visit any of the schools. I am looking for any and all advice, not just concerning what I’ve droned on about above! I am also still waiting for an answer from the University of Leeds.
Thank you