<p>Ive posted the same thing in the Business school sub-forum, how is the university perceived? I've gotten an offer for MSc in Accounting and Finance, not sure whether to take it up or not?</p>
<p>It's very well respected in the UK. The school itself is absolutely massive. I think there at least 4 universities in the Manchester area and it's supposed to have the largest student population in Europe. With this come a reputation for being a bit of a party school. This put me off a bit I have to say (Manchester was one of the places I turned down for Cambridge). However, in a school this big you are bound to be able to find at least some people who are not party animals.</p>
<p>Bear in mind most of the people who read this board are Americans. I am sure not one American in 1000 will have any idea where Manchester is. They are not big on Geography and also believe that most people in the UK live in small historical towns like Oxford and Cambridge. Which isn't true, as most live in cities like Manchester and Birmingham. But tourists don't go to these places.</p>
<p>I see you are from India. Manchester has a massive Indian population, which you might already know. There is an area called the "curry mile" where nearly every shop is an Indian restaurant. </p>
<p>I think the question to ask is what is the perception of Manchester in your country? It doesn't matter how brilliant an education you receive if when you graduate your degree is not valued in your own country. International applicants on this board are often chastised for not having any "safety" schools. But I know this is because most of them have safety applications in their own countries. Harsh though it is, if you don't get into a well known foreign school, an unknown one can be worthless however prestigious it is in it's home country. </p>
<p>Since in the UK you only study one subject, in my opinion the strength of teaching in that particular subject is far more important than the reputation of the university as a whole. </p>
<p>go to <a href="http://www">www</a>. the student room .co .uk</p>
<p>(remove spaces, links to this page are not allowed on CC) for a UK version of this board where you may be able to find some actual student views. I have never been a student at Manchester so I can't tell you what it is really like. Only my perceptions as an visitor/applicant.</p>
<p>Don't forget your umbrella. Manchester is WET, even for England. It's famous for it (and football, of course).</p>
<p>Thanks for your input. I'm already a member of ************** forum. The thing is that in TSR most people say Manchester is just a second-tier university, whereas in India it is quite highly regarded and more well known than universities like Warwick and Bristol, infact some people here consider it to be among the best universities in the world after Oxford and Cambridge. So I kind of have a conflicting view on the university. Is it as well-known in North America? But if like you said the particular subject your studying is more important than the university as whole, then I guess Manchester is pretty good since its one of only two universities in UK, along with London School of Economics, that has a 6* Accounting and Finance department and its business school is also quite reputable. Also how is the education system in the UK, like how are the lectures and classrooms like? And how many hours on an average do you have classes for Masters courses?</p>
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Think it is on the whole. But some subjects are better than others. A course which asks for higher entry grades is more popular and that means either it is a subject for which Manchester has a very good reputation, or it is hard (eg medicine). It's not number 1, but it's very very popular and lots of students want to go there for the lifestyle (basically Manchester is quite fashionable I think).</p>
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whereas in India it is quite highly regarded and more well known than universities like Warwick and Bristol, infact some people here consider it to be among the best universities in the world after Oxford and Cambridge.
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I suspect it is well-known in India because of the high number of Indians living in Manchester, and the fact that Manchester uni is huge. Warwick Uni is tiny for the UK, so you're really unlikely to meet a Warwick grad. </p>
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Probably not, but nowhere is. They don't do Geography and cannot name a UK city other than London on the whole (in the same way people in the UK only really know Harvard and Yale in the US, though they will assume that every large city has a university).</p>
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But if like you said the particular subject your studying is more important than the university as whole, then I guess Manchester is pretty good since its one of only two universities in UK, along with London School of Economics, that has a 6* Accounting and Finance department and its business school is also quite reputable.
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I haven't got a clue what the lectures and classrooms are like at Manchester. Usually lectures in the UK are taught to a really big class and then you have smaller (10 students, or 2 at Oxbridge) tutorial classes as well. However, masters classes are generally much smaller. My masters had only 20 students. But this was Biology at York. Really you need to ask at the student room to find someone who actually goes to Manchester uni.</p>
<p>How would you say Manchester compares with LSE? I know LSE is always ranked among the top 5 in UK, but are the two unis in two different leagues or on a similar level? Manchester and LSE are the best unis for the course I was looking for, but haven't applied to LSE mainly because the course there starts in summer and I'll most probably be doing an internship then, plus the fees there are slightly higher and the living expenses in London would also be considerably more. So I don't know if its worth giving up my internship and paying more just for an LSE name.</p>
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So I don't know if its worth giving up my internship and paying more just for an LSE name.
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I would say not, especially if money is a factor as living in London will be a LOT more expensive than Manchester. Plus you will lose the experience of the internship. However, LSE is far more widely known outside the UK than Manchester. Don't make your decision based purely on my opinion! I don't even go to Manchester uni!</p>
<p>I got offers from Lancaster and Cardiff as well, but I've made up my mind on joining Manchester. I may also get a scholarship if they consider my GMAT score and academics.</p>
<p>I am an American and know of Manchester Uni, its strengths, and how to locate it on a map.</p>
<p>"How would you say Manchester compares with LSE? "
There is no comparision.
LSE is far better and has a far greater reputation in the UK, Asia and the US.</p>
<p>"Ive posted the same thing in the Business school sub-forum, how is the university perceived? I've gotten an offer for MSc in Accounting and Finance, not sure whether to take it up or not?"</p>
<p>It is a good university, but overall is third tier. They do have a second tier business school
Tier 1:
Oxford
Cambridge
LSE (some would argue that LSE is Tier 1.5 )</p>
<p>Tier 2:
Imperial College London
UCL
KCL</p>
<p>Tier 3
Most of the rest, including Manchester, Sheffield, York,Liverpool</p>
<p>Tier 4:
TVU
Greenwich
London Met
Bolton
Westminster</p>
<p>hi late reply but i figured I could help a little on the subject. I'm english and have got a place to start at Manchester in september (after a gap year). Although the university is not in the same league as oxbridge, LSE etc. it still has a really good reputation in the UK and apparently well received with employers. </p>
<p>On a more superficial note it's the most popular university amongst students themselves and manchester on the whole is just a great city to be in, best outside London at least. </p>
<p>Just to touch on previous posts, yes it is very rainy but i'm sure everyone's aware of the British weather stereotype, on the other hand it's brilliant for nights out, shopping and football (i'm biased but you must have heard of man united?). Whatever you're looking for though I don't think you'll be dissapointed! (and no i'm not a member of manchester's tourist board)</p>
<p>bearpooh , you are totally wrong. imperial and king college do not have bussines/economics courses,</p>