Overall experience has been good and have received good support in difficult times, but education has been effected by high staff turnover and general lack of organisation and communication, leading to timetable problems, changes in teaching types, marking types and support levels.

Good common room, two small snack areas plus a large canteen and plenty of vending machines, plenty or toilets (varying in hygiene and cleanliness levels), could use more parking and seating areas (such as indoor areas, sheltered seating and more benches outside, good library with a large resource base and plenty of seating,

Counselling available but difficult to get a place, tutorials regularly to discuss problems plus the opportunity for more help if needed, academic support is limited but available when requested but not offered when needed, feedback is good on assignments for future use

Best - variety of modules, specialist lecturers with in depth knowledge of subject matter, self study activities to help with research useful for assignments, range of both assignments and examinations for grading, support when struggling both with topic specific and general advice Worst - one module not particularly helpful as everything taught and examined is a part of every other assignment so feels like a waste of credits and lecture time, not a lot of lecture time (or credits in general) for behaviour or conservation (which is the whole point of the course)

10

Work placements in second year, specific modules aimed at business skills to improve employability, lectures by specialists illustrating a range of potential future careers

I’ve had a good experience so far. I’m enjoying the course, finding lectures interesting, and feel comfortable in my progress. I have no real complaints so far.

The facilities are good. They have a wide range of animals on site to get practical, hands on experience. The classrooms are also good

There is a lot of communication with personal tutors, with the possibility to set up meetings with teachers, tutors, and college staff whenever needed. The teachers feedback is also very useful, meaning I’m always clear on where and how I can improve. There is very good communication overall

I like the variety of teaching styles and the range of content covered. It’s not too repetitive and the lecturers are very knowledgeable and helpful

18

We have been presented with a variety of possible future career routes in lesson. I also receive fairly regular emails about career fairs etc. And there are people on site to talk to if needed