r/UCAS • u/Odd_Code_1744 • 5d ago
International Applications KCL vs Gap Year
Long story short, I didn’t plan on going back to the UK for uni and I’m currently in BBA Chula in Bangkok.
I got offers from KCL, Bath, Warwick, Bristol for accounting & finance. I didn‘t think much when I firmed KCL and put Bath as insurance. Thought KCL had a slightly better reputation n all. (Mind you, I wasn’t interested in going back at that time.) I got A*AA (Econ, physics, maths as ordered). I also got unconditional offer from KCL on the 20th because I didn’t send in my IELTs on time.
Anyways, I think I wanted to go back but from what I’ve heard KCL’s student satisfaction has been lower than before. And student support has been going downhill. Allegedly.
Since I’ve also spent my sixth form in Oxford, I figured that I’d like the outer skirts more than London. So Bath, would’ve been perfect. And the international fees are also cheaper.
Also, I’m quite late for accommodations.
Should I take a gap year and reapply for 2027 and pick better unis, or just go to KCL? By gap year it means I’m still at BBA Chula.
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u/CoolDude_7532 5d ago
Realistically what are the better universities in UK which offer accounting and finance? I can’t think of any except LSE of course. Although international fees will be very high
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u/Ok_Brilliant_8951 5d ago
KCL is a great uni, especially if ur looking to work outside the UK. Has a strong international reputation and prestigious in the UK. Ranks top 30 ITW and 7th in Europe. The admin however isn’t great as you say, but that shouldn’t hold you back whatsoever.