Sound and Music Production MSc

University of Gloucestershire

I am staying in the on - campus accommodation. The university has a peaceful ambience because of its location. There is a small lake inside the campus. The university follows sustainable environment practices. There are occasional events organised by the students and the staff to make the Uni life exciting. The student’s union also plays a significant role in supporting the students. They distribute once in every two months a small packet of food and clothes. The music lecture halls, music and film studios are sound proof and exhibit industry standard equipments. The out station compulsory course trips take place twice a year for a small fee. The lecturers are always keen to help with the queries. They can be contacted on either MS teams or email outside the lecture hours. In terms of safety, fire alarms are tested each week and fire drills take place twice a year. All the areas are accessible only through a key card (issued only to the current students & staff). There are monthly visits by residential advisors to ensure the welfare of on campus residents. The staff is friendly and caring. There are also monthly maintainance exercises for the whole campus. The security personnel is available on campus and can be contacted 24x7. There is a place called ‘Sanctuary’ on each campus where the students can come to relax, talk to a chaplain, have some free snacks or congregate for a small event. It is also open on the weekends. However, the university is spread across three campuses - Park, Francis Close Hall and Oxstalls and the accommodation over five localities. The university can provide for a free bus service for the students and the staff between these campuses and localities. The university can also partner with local firms for part time jobs for the students so that they support themselves. Nonetheless, it is one of the best places in U.K. to study and experience the Uni life !

The facilities in the media centre are amazing with 24h access, great staff support and I really love my course. There’s so many opportunities for those on music based courses too. Cheltenham is a great area with everything nearby and there’s a nice balance between social life and studying, I’ve also definitely made friends for life here! Overall have loved my uni experience so far.

The uni is a fantastic place in terms of facilities and great lecturers, plenty of opportunities to meet new people and make friends. Accommodation is good but nothing exceptional