Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top-up Level 6)

Hartpury University

Gorgeous location which works well for its specialisms. Library has a good amount of specialist books but doesn't have much access for online publications. I have to use my alumni access from my undergrad Uni. Some buildings are shared with the 6th form and the college students do leave mess everywhere (we know its them because the Uni buildings aren't a tip). Halls of residence are dated and overpriced but the convenience of not having to get the shuttle bus is good. Shuttle bus from Gloucester to Campus (or vice versa) is £3 single so it adds up quickly. Service is always on time but isn't always at the most convenient times. No financial hardship support for postgraduate students. Seems to be no support for international trips such as Turing funding. I did email them about it but no response soooooo.... Not much student life stuff going on, only a handful of societies and they're just sports really. Plus as it's a sporty Uni it's not for casuals.

Hartpury offer a range of different facilities to study and relax. The well-being team offer amazing mental wellbeing support and advice to those who need a little help. The campus is clean, tidy and overall beautiful! The university is set in the rural area of the Gloucestershire countryside with so much wild life to see. The grounds have amazing walks that take you all around the Hartpury estate. Parking can be a bit tricky but other than that I couldnt be happier with our I am studying and will continue to travel up the education ladder with the Hartpury name.

I have studied at Hartpury for 7 years now, from my college Diploma in Animal Management, through my Undergrad BSc in Animal behaviour and Welfare, and now for my Postgrad MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare. One of my favourite things about this University is the location of the campus, i love being surrounded by nature, woodlands, and animals, with access to lots of outdoor areas. I feel the environment of the campus has actually helped me relax during classes, and when I am stressed with deadlines / exams. I feel very lucky to be in an area like this in comparison to a busy city centre like many other University campuses. One limitation of the location is that we are surrounded by lots of hills, meaning sometimes access to campus can be tricky due to flooding. I think it would be great to have more obvious road signs or clearer communication with maps etc. to make diversions easy to understand for students. I am lucky this has not been as issue for me as I have studied here for so long I am familiar with the area, but I know many other students who travel to get here have found this difficult.

I love the inclusivity on campus and the new facilities that they have now built for more study space. However, I studied 1 year in South Africa and feel as if the student union could try and have more lively campus events. It would be nice to have like a fair/market where there is music playing and maybe some interactive games for students. And also making an effort to have these throughout the year

Amazing campus the views are stunning and the social aspect is great. Student union are very interactive however could send out more emails about stuff going on rather than just relying on social media.