Is a degree in trinity/Ucd that much better?

Paddyg96 · 23-11-2015 11:10am #1

I have enough points to do a course I want to do in both trinity and Ucd, but I'd rather do the same course in UCC or even DCU.

I have a lot of friends in DCU and the cheaper accommodation is what is appealing about ucc.

Will going to these "less prestigious" institutes put me at a major disadvantage to trinity, Ucd graduates? Provided I apply myself wherever I am.

I mean in terms of getting into masters in say smurfit, and also in terms of future employment.

spurious · 23-11-2015 11:13am

In terms of links to industry, it could be argued DCU and DIT are way ahead of the game.

Work hard wherever you end up and don't involve yourself in Ireland's parochial nonsense.

Is a 500 point Leaving Cert from St Holy Mary of the Rosary beads better than a 500 point Leaving from Falling down tech?

sheesh · 23-11-2015 11:18am

if you are working in ireland won't matter all places mentioned have great reputations

Paddyg96 · 23-11-2015 11:42am

spurious wrote: »

In terms of links to industry, it could be argued DCU and DIT are way ahead of the game.

Work hard wherever you end up and don't involve yourself in Ireland's parochial nonsense.

Is a 500 point Leaving Cert from St Holy Mary of the Rosary beads better than a 500 point Leaving from Falling down tech?

In terms of getting into masters programmes though? Not just industry employment

spurious · 23-11-2015 12:08pm

A high quality degree is a high quality degree. It won't matter.

languagenerd · 23-11-2015 12:17pm

I would look at the content of the courses you're interested in and base your decision on that. For example, just going by what I know from my own experience, TCD's language degrees are taught to higher level of fluency than UCD or DCU, but UCD lets you combine it with a wider range of minor subjects, DCU's is more practical as it's translation-based, and the possibility for studying abroad varies among the 3, so you would choose based on which of those factors was most important to you.

Each university has its strengths and weaknesses, but decide on the course content (what areas does it focus on, is there a work placement, is it more practical or theoretical, etc) and facilities (libraries, labs, equipment etc) instead of just the college's name.

Gallagher1 · 23-11-2015 11:06pm

spurious wrote: »

In terms of links to industry, it could be argued DCU and DIT are way ahead of the game.

This is what so many students in certain areas just don't understand. DCU for example have a fantastic internship scheme which focuses on getting students experience in the sector in which they are studying. In todays world experience is vital and a DCU student with sector experience along with references/connections will be 20x more likely to find a job than a student from another university without it.

Shaungoater · 24-11-2015 2:47pm

You may be thinking of the past in that some colleges were more prestigious hence you had better job opportunities. It's not like that anymore. The degree and experience you gained from the course and in job situations are what appeals to companies.

DublinArnie · 24-11-2015 9:01pm

Maybe it's all about utilising the situation properly.

I'm sure you'd be able to get experience in any industry in any university or institution if you talk to the right people.

Put yourself out there and take every opportunity that is presented.

Meet people, get to know people, make connections in college.

eeguy · 24-11-2015 9:02pm

What's the course?

Is a degree in trinity/Ucd that much better?

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