Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)

University of Brighton

Brighton is just a fantastic city to live in lots going on all the time. The library can be a bit depressing especially the bottom floor.

Location is good and accessible via Brighton, moulsecoomb station. Staff are relatively friendly. Wide range of engineering facilities to take advantage of for my Dissertation I don’t mind that it’s small as im here to learn. Improvements is SU, they are more focused on partying which majority wants but I wish they ca bring back sailing tryouts in summer and winds surf that was sick!

The best thing about the University of Brighton, and one of the key reasons I chose it, was the amount of access it grants students to the facilities. As Brighton undertakes no research, all the workshops, labs and equipment is available for student use, right from the first year. The technicians are competent, helpful, and are always happen to help with use of the tools available, both for academic or personal use. Downsides of the university of Brighton include somewhat poor communication with students in terms of timetables, course content, and events, and a handful of technical issues with the student portal, app, and student union website. In terms of location, the wide city of Brighton is excellent in term of student life and atmosphere, but the university campuses are a fair distance from the part of Brighton that contains these things. The specific parts of Brighton in which the campuses are located are fine, but a bus journey is required for most social events. Overall, however, I would recommend Brighton as a good choice of university, especially if you are concerned about your ability to adjust to the university setting. I found the support available when I asked for help with my adjustment absolutely incredible - with a wide team of competent staff all proving very generous with their time.

The university is a great teaching facility overall. It’s easy to ask the lecturers questions, even online. Lectures are very interesting and sometimes engaging. But it’s not just the lectures that made my experience great, but also the vibrant colours of the lively city. Brighton is an amazing place with multiple things to keep you occupied. Whether it’d be countless number of pubs and nightclubs, rollercoaster ride on the pier, or just a stroll along the beautiful coastline.