PhD in Sport and Exercise Science

Plymouth Marjon University

All lecturers are really supportive and have really helped me excel in my studies. Same goes for the student union, I feel like they don’t get enough credit for what they actually do!

I absolutely love the fact that the lecturers and staff are really supportive and will do their best to help you with your work. Especially in student well being where if you are suffering with mental health they are always there to help and offer support. The student union also do their best to provide amazing student nights out and events also. Areas for improvement could be to upgrade certain areas of the uni due to how old and run down they are but other than that. I love this uni. Very small, too which makes it less overwhelming as the class sizes are smaller. Perfect for if you have a presentation so you aren’t presenting to so many people. I also love the fact they are in partnership with Plymouth argyle, so if you study sports they have good job opportunities too post study and coaches from there also teach at the uni.

The facilities and support you get are very good with lots of practicals giving you a chance to use equipment you wouldn’t otherwise. It’s a small unit compared to others but means you get to know lots of people on different courses as well as the lecturers really well. The student union could be improved as there is only 1 bar on campus that is usually closed. With the uni not being near the centre of town student often have to get a bus or taxi into town to find things to do which can be expensive. More events at the bar and it being open more often could really improve living on campus. There are lots of sports teams to get involved in which can be really good and a way to get to know people quickly

Marjon is a fantastic university in a lovely area, it is slightly smaller which means you get more personalised help and assistance and more of a family feel. The lecturers are great and their advice and care is always appreciated. Not only that but marjon has a fabulous range of student societies which are all great fun and they work hard and achieve so much. The only way marjon could improve is by having more planned events by the student union

Best aspect is that it's small classes and so you have alot of time to interact with your lectures and build a better understanding of your course. Also there are plenty of opportunities to join societies! Worst aspect is living off campus is abit tough as getting the bus in is annoying and paying for paying on sight is a ridiculous.