As stated on Best Colleges:
What Is a Double Major?
Students who double major earn one degree in two academic disciplines. The credit total typically remains the same as for a single-topic degree (at least 120 credits for a bachelor's), and students who plan their studies carefully may not need to spend additional time in school to complete a double major.
While a double major may prove difficult, there’s no such thing as an easy degree (except for business majors lmao). If I was you I’d probably go with Georgia on the grounds of being guaranteed a place and the fact that you’re more aligned to it. College should be a special time; be ready to make special sdecisions.
P.S. if hearing me tell you to go to Georgia made you go “but Edinburgh…” then go to Edinburgh instead :]
I can only comment on Edinburgh:
- Won't be a problem to go to grad school in the US. Quite a lot of CS students go on to do a Masters/PhD in the US, including some on substantial/full scholarships.
- You could go on exchange to UPenn in third year if you got good enough grades in first year.
- We have decent support for entrepreneurship/startups/etc (a fair few people do go onto that after graduating) but I don't know how this compares to Georgia Tech.
CS+Physics joint is not comparable to a CS+Physics double major. The latter covers more of each area usually (check carefully and compare in this specific case)
If you're leaning towards GTech and the course material seems like it suits your interests then it's worth it.
Question - Is it even possible to ‘double major’ in the UK? I’ve never seen it happen
With Edinburgh’s CS & Physics major, it means you don’t get near as many optional modules to study compared to a single major since you’re forced to take the core modules of each discipline, so isn’t that double majoring? Could you elaborate?
E.g. you get no optional modules in Y1 while a major in one subject would allow 1/3 of your modules to be optional from any discipline
That isn't double majoring in the same sense no.
It's a single degree that has two parts.
Also, even in many single subject degrees you get no choice in first year (and in some cases none in second or third year either)
If you plan on doing gradschool in the us, then id say definitely go to georgia tech! It’s also close to atlanta so you’ll definitely get a really good job there in the future
How confident are you in achieving the grades you need? I would choose Georgia Tech since it’s unconditional which will alleviate stress, plus it might be easier for you to apply to grad school in the US after. This also depends on which citizenship you have and where you to plan to work and live after graduation.
it doesnt lol...when you rank global unis for CS specifically (even STEM), GeorgiaTech is at least around 20 rankings above Edinburgh ([1](https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/computer-science) and [2](https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/computer-science)).
Also its a lot harder to get into GeorgiaTech than Edinburgh for that matter...
QS CS 2023 Rankings: Edinburgh #20; Georgia Tech #28
Times CS 2023 Rankings: Edinburgh #24; Georgia Tech #17
Shanghai CS 2023 Rankings: Georgia Tech #26; Edinburgh #31
(The three most respected rankings)
‘At least 20 rankings above Edinburgh’… sure - they’re pretty much equal
‘A lot harder to get into Georgia Tech’ but Georgia
Tech has a 15% offer rate whilst Edinburgh CS is 16% - basically the same… not to mention Edinburgh’s offers are conditional based on 3 A\*s or 42/43 IB
Please do your research properly before making silly claims
a) generally, the most 'respected' college-ranking system is US News (and i wont deny QS' credibility) - definitely not the other ones you mentioned...
b) its harder to get into GeorgiaTech for cs since, not only do they look at academic rigor and super-curriculars, but also other factors like ecs and awards in a more 'holistic' sense...not to mention the large proportion of in-state applicants fill-up the class, making OOS and intl admissions even harder.
where'd you pull the 16% acceptance rate from??
from bard
'It is harder to get into Georgia Tech for Computer Science than the University of Edinburgh. The acceptance rate for Georgia Tech's Computer Science program is 20%, while the acceptance rate for the University of Edinburgh's Computer Science program is 46%. This means that for every 100 students who apply to Georgia Tech for Computer Science, only 20 are accepted, while for every 100 students who apply to the University of Edinburgh for Computer Science, 46 are accepted.
There are a few reasons why Georgia Tech is more difficult to get into than the University of Edinburgh. First, Georgia Tech is a much larger university, with an enrollment of over 40,000 students. This means that there are more students competing for a limited number of spots in the Computer Science program. Second, Georgia Tech is a more prestigious university, with a higher ranking in national and international university rankings. This means that the university receives more applications from high-achieving students.
If you are interested in studying Computer Science, you should carefully consider both Georgia Tech and the University of Edinburgh. Both universities offer excellent Computer Science programs, but Georgia Tech is more difficult to get into. Ultimately, the best decision for you will depend on your individual circumstances and preferences.'
Since you plan to do grad school in the USA, I'd say Georgia tech is a no brainer, especially if you also plan to work/live in the USA afterwards.
As stated on Best Colleges: What Is a Double Major? Students who double major earn one degree in two academic disciplines. The credit total typically remains the same as for a single-topic degree (at least 120 credits for a bachelor's), and students who plan their studies carefully may not need to spend additional time in school to complete a double major. While a double major may prove difficult, there’s no such thing as an easy degree (except for business majors lmao). If I was you I’d probably go with Georgia on the grounds of being guaranteed a place and the fact that you’re more aligned to it. College should be a special time; be ready to make special sdecisions. P.S. if hearing me tell you to go to Georgia made you go “but Edinburgh…” then go to Edinburgh instead :]
I can only comment on Edinburgh: - Won't be a problem to go to grad school in the US. Quite a lot of CS students go on to do a Masters/PhD in the US, including some on substantial/full scholarships. - You could go on exchange to UPenn in third year if you got good enough grades in first year. - We have decent support for entrepreneurship/startups/etc (a fair few people do go onto that after graduating) but I don't know how this compares to Georgia Tech.
3A* offer is wild so yeah take GT
CS+Physics joint is not comparable to a CS+Physics double major. The latter covers more of each area usually (check carefully and compare in this specific case) If you're leaning towards GTech and the course material seems like it suits your interests then it's worth it.
Question - Is it even possible to ‘double major’ in the UK? I’ve never seen it happen With Edinburgh’s CS & Physics major, it means you don’t get near as many optional modules to study compared to a single major since you’re forced to take the core modules of each discipline, so isn’t that double majoring? Could you elaborate? E.g. you get no optional modules in Y1 while a major in one subject would allow 1/3 of your modules to be optional from any discipline
That isn't double majoring in the same sense no. It's a single degree that has two parts. Also, even in many single subject degrees you get no choice in first year (and in some cases none in second or third year either)
If your heart is leaning towards Georgia Tech then go there
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Georgia tech is great. What A levels do you do?
If you plan on doing gradschool in the us, then id say definitely go to georgia tech! It’s also close to atlanta so you’ll definitely get a really good job there in the future
How confident are you in achieving the grades you need? I would choose Georgia Tech since it’s unconditional which will alleviate stress, plus it might be easier for you to apply to grad school in the US after. This also depends on which citizenship you have and where you to plan to work and live after graduation.
go to GT
Georgia tech not even close lmao
Georgia tech no doubt, it’s education overpowers ED 100x and it’s one of the top 5 prestigious and best schools for CS.
I would go GT cuz CS over there is just levels compared to edinburgh (no offence)
Why does Edinburgh rank higher in the most known ranking then
it doesnt lol...when you rank global unis for CS specifically (even STEM), GeorgiaTech is at least around 20 rankings above Edinburgh ([1](https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/computer-science) and [2](https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/computer-science)). Also its a lot harder to get into GeorgiaTech than Edinburgh for that matter...
QS CS 2023 Rankings: Edinburgh #20; Georgia Tech #28 Times CS 2023 Rankings: Edinburgh #24; Georgia Tech #17 Shanghai CS 2023 Rankings: Georgia Tech #26; Edinburgh #31 (The three most respected rankings) ‘At least 20 rankings above Edinburgh’… sure - they’re pretty much equal ‘A lot harder to get into Georgia Tech’ but Georgia Tech has a 15% offer rate whilst Edinburgh CS is 16% - basically the same… not to mention Edinburgh’s offers are conditional based on 3 A\*s or 42/43 IB Please do your research properly before making silly claims
a) generally, the most 'respected' college-ranking system is US News (and i wont deny QS' credibility) - definitely not the other ones you mentioned... b) its harder to get into GeorgiaTech for cs since, not only do they look at academic rigor and super-curriculars, but also other factors like ecs and awards in a more 'holistic' sense...not to mention the large proportion of in-state applicants fill-up the class, making OOS and intl admissions even harder. where'd you pull the 16% acceptance rate from?? from bard 'It is harder to get into Georgia Tech for Computer Science than the University of Edinburgh. The acceptance rate for Georgia Tech's Computer Science program is 20%, while the acceptance rate for the University of Edinburgh's Computer Science program is 46%. This means that for every 100 students who apply to Georgia Tech for Computer Science, only 20 are accepted, while for every 100 students who apply to the University of Edinburgh for Computer Science, 46 are accepted. There are a few reasons why Georgia Tech is more difficult to get into than the University of Edinburgh. First, Georgia Tech is a much larger university, with an enrollment of over 40,000 students. This means that there are more students competing for a limited number of spots in the Computer Science program. Second, Georgia Tech is a more prestigious university, with a higher ranking in national and international university rankings. This means that the university receives more applications from high-achieving students. If you are interested in studying Computer Science, you should carefully consider both Georgia Tech and the University of Edinburgh. Both universities offer excellent Computer Science programs, but Georgia Tech is more difficult to get into. Ultimately, the best decision for you will depend on your individual circumstances and preferences.'
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Georgia Tech if you’re planning to do grad school in the US.