MSc Global Sociology: Challenges, Interventions and Action

University of Southampton

Best: Very welcoming university, with time focused on adjusting as a first year which has been helpful. I was made to feel very comfortable and able to come to the university for advice when needed. The workload has also been very manageable, with lecturers providing help when asked. Worst: More of a focus on building friendships in Freshers Week outside of just clubbing and those who are on your course. More information regarding societies and how to spend your time outside of just studying.

The city itself feels very run down and dirty, which can be quite depressing at times but on the other hand the student body collectively make a huge effort to run and go to events and socials, which provides a really great diversion from studies and the city itself. The university itself is overcomplicated with several contracted subdepartments and too much bureaucracy, which makes it difficult for the students' Union to make changes or hold the university to account. However the courses at the uni are genuinely excellent and the lecturers/professors generally make a real effort to be engaging and useful.

The campus is a really lovely friendly place and the wellbeing support team have been very good. The archaeology lecturers are very passionate about their work and the department is very friendly and a wonderful community to be a part of.