Hey,
I just got an offer from Brunel University and Aston University for MSc in Management course for a year in Aston and 16 months in Brunel.
I like both of the universities and like Brunel as it is situated in London and has a large campus. I think both are ranked quite good. But can anyone give me an advice on which to choose as I don't know much about Birmingham (place) and please enlighten me with which is the best out of it in student life (Nightlife, Unions and stuff).
I personally have a concern on Aston's campus (small and heard about racism)other than that I am okay, Birmingham as a place is it lively like London?

Any suggestions and feedbacks is well appreciated please do help .

Brunel's MSc is ranked in the FT, albeit close to the bottom, while Aston's isn't ranked at all (it dropped out of the ranking last year, I believe.)

Some would say that Brunel is only in London in name only - look at it on a map.

However, I would still lean towards Brunel based on the current rankings. Are these your only options?

Brunel's MSc is ranked in the FT, albeit close to the bottom, while Aston's isn't ranked at all (it dropped out of the ranking last year, I believe.)

Some would say that Brunel is only in London in name only - look at it on a map.

However, I would still lean towards Brunel based on the current rankings. Are these your only options?

Hi Suja, 

What was your final call on those universities, which University have u chosen and I hope everything is going well with you.

Please help me with same question, as I got the same preferences in board

Brunel is at the very edge of greater London. It's around an hour and half from Birmingham and an hour from central London. Aston is in the centre of Birmingham, so much more nightlife and more to do in Birmingham than in Uxbridge. 

Brunel is also no longer ranked in the FT, as it was when Razor's Edge responded above. 

This drop, and really the state of most of the UK schools towards the bottom of this ranking - is indicative of the poor post-degree career growth they offer. Keep this in mind as you consider options; for most students, it's probably better to wait until fall and get into something better ranked that shows superior career results. 

So should I chose Aston over Brunel then ? 

Please help me 

Overall, you'll find the classmates better at Aston, their English-language skills slightly higher, the educational experience is better there, in terms of more electives in particular. Aston has an excellent range of international exchange programmes and dual degrees.  I think Birmingham is cheaper and has much more going on than Uxbridge and Hillingdon. However, White British are 41% of the population in Hillingdon, compared to over 70% in Birmingham. Low-level, micro-aggressive racism is pretty ubiquitous in most big countries, but the student lifestyle insulates you from that. 

One big difference is that, while both schools offer placement opportunities, at Brunel it's flagged up such more prominently.  However, I think that may be simply presentational. 

One big difference is that, while both schools offer placement opportunities, at Brunel it's flagged up such more prominently.  However, I think that may be simply presentational.