Youth Work degrees in South West England

The faculties in my course are amazing, all the teachers support in the tv studio and outside of class hours is amazing the teachers go above and beyond to help student. Being able to come and use the facilities when ever is really amazing, having 24/7 to classrooms with macs is really nice.

As an international student, I’ve found the environment here very welcoming. The Students' Union is exceptional; they are always active and provide great support for meeting new people. Studying Business Computing at the Frenchay campus has been a highlight; the facilities are modern, and the course content feels relevant to my career goals. I also appreciate how easy it is to live near campus, which makes traveling a lot easier. While student life is generally great, the financial transition for international students can be quite challenging. Navigating tuition fee payment plans and the high cost of living in Bristol is stressful. I would love to see more tailored financial guidance or more flexible payment options for international students. Additionally, while there are many part-time job opportunities in Bristol, more direct support from the university in securing local retail or hospitality roles would be a huge help.

As an international Environmental Management student, my time at Plymouth has been defined by two things: academic freedom and incredible support. When I faced significant personal loss and financial struggles that impacted my attendance, the faculty didn't write me off they gave me the flexibility to recover and succeed. The course itself is far more than just exams. I was able to lead complex, consultancy-style projects (like my work on Singapore Heat Stress policies) that felt like real professional work, not just coursework. The resources in the Marine Building and library are top-tier for anyone willing to push themselves. Plymouth offers a rare balance: it challenges you intellectually to reach distinction levels, but supports you personally when life gets hard. Highly recommended for students who want resilience alongside their degree.

Not always the most supportive and clear with assignments that are due and not always as understanding something doesn’t go to plan. The vet school in Langford cafeteria is quite limited and a lot more expensive than the main campus There is also limited areas to eat and relax compared to the main campus The content is not well spaced out on blackboard you often have to go into multiple folders to find specific work

It might not be university specific, but the difficulties in commuting has a big impact. The university has been negotiating with the first bus, however, the busses are always full because of sudden cancellations. Since university is at the top of the hill, I would hope this to be improved significantly so I wouldn’t have to walk up or take an uber up which makes me too tiring to concentrate on lectures.