English Literature degrees

Birmingham is a beautiful location and the campus is in a lush, green area in the heart of Edgbaston. The campus has lots of study spaces (which was a selling point for me), such as the 24/7 library. There are also plenty of facilities on campus, ranging from its own university merch shop and plenty of places to get food and drink (e.g. Starbucks, Costa, library cafe). It also has its own train station which has been newly renovated, which makes it so convenient to travel to placements or into the city centre with friends. The university is always acting upon student feedback which is good to see, and generally I think lots of students feel well supported by the university and know where to get help from if needed. In terms of improvement, there could be better lighting along the walking pathways surrounding the university (e.g. along the way to Pritchatts Park). Perhaps there could be more facilities within the buildings themselves, such as more microwaves. However, they are only minor improvements.

Durham is a beautiful city and university with great social opportunities. The traditions are very strong at this school. It feels today like how Oxford and Cambridge were twenty years ago. Sometimes administration can be a challenge, many people have difficulty in knowing how to pay tuition and the university is slow to respond to emails. Also, there are far too many international students and just students in general. The university’s expansion plans are causing a drop in the school’s national and international rankings and causing the university to be in danger of losing its character.

The best aspect about my university is how good teachers allow student to do most of the material online if we wish too. One thing that should be improved is the explanation to students related to important resources that are made available to them such as the ability to borrow a laptop for the entire duration of the year. But overall the University facilities are good.

Great support from lectures however, support from student services for students with additional needs on an evening (work-based) course have less support than daytime students. Not too sure who or what the student union is (that is why I have stared a 1). Lots of information for the course is provided once started and you are able to message when needed and receive a reply within 24 hours. There is a library, Costa and lots of space for out of lecture work.

The campus is absolutely beautiful, with lovely green spaces and impressive buildings that really create a great atmosphere for studying and hanging out with friends. The facilities are great, too. Plus, the student life here is vibrant, with tons of clubs and events that make it easy to meet people and get involved. However, there are some challenges. Financial support for students from working-class backgrounds can be quite limited, which can lead to stress and make it harder to fully participate in everything the university has to offer. Living in Exeter can also be pricey, with high rents and general costs adding to the financial burden. Overall, it’s a mixed bag, but I’ve definitely enjoyed my time at Exeter!

Very modern, welcoming campus. A lot of facilities and resources that are easily accessible to students. A vast amount of creative spaces to utilise. Parkside is surrounded by green spaces and plenty of social areas. Curzon Library has a large collection of academic resources and very good student support services. Would ideally love if there were more cheap food and drink places closer to campus. Also if some of the facilities like printing (e.g laser/high quality printing) were cheaper or even somewhat free for design students.

First of all, Edinburgh University is located in a beautiful city, the capital of the British country of Scotland. It has many opportunities for non-academic activities and great places for coffee and food. The University is fully modernised, with excellent facilities and amenities. The academic environment is very friendly and there is always help available for students, be it for work or mental health.

It's great because you do everything when you have time. The coarse tells you how much time you will need and you fit it in around your circumstances. The OU library is available 24 hours a day so always someone to help no matter what the time. The forums always have someone up late or really early! The tutors provide excellent feedback and are quick to respond