Overall, my time at Coventry University has been great, mainly thanks to places like the Hub – it's an amazing central spot for everything. I've loved getting involved in all the activities, societies, and workshops; there's always something going on. And the library is a solid place to actually get work done. The only real issue is the career center. It's super important, but they definitely need more staff to help everyone out faster. It would make a huge difference.

Overall, the course has some good academic foundations, but I feel the syllabus isn’t really aligned with what the industry expects today. Most of the content is based on traditional MBA theories, which are useful, but they don’t translate directly into practical skills that help you get a job quickly in digital marketing. The biggest gap is the lack of hands‑on training with tools that companies actually ask for, like Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO tools, CRM platforms, and real campaign optimisation. Instead of learning these in class, we now have to spend extra time outside the course trying to practise and gain practical experience on our own. Lecturers are supportive and the teaching quality is good, but the course structure would benefit from more real‑world projects, live briefs, and practical assessments. Adding industry‑standard tools and certifications would make the course much more valuable and relevant for students who want to enter the job market confidently.

The best part of uni for me has been the people and the freedom. Being surrounded by others who care about the same things and challenge how I think that’s rare. I liked having the space to explore different ideas, change my mind, and figure out what I actually enjoy learning about. Some lecturers genuinely cared about their subjects and it showed; those classes made everything click. The worst parts? Bureaucracy and inconsistency. Some systems felt built to confuse you whether it was admin, feedback delays, or timetabling that made no sense. There’s also a big gap between the best and worst teaching; a few modules felt like box-ticking rather than learning. If I could improve one thing, it’d be clearer support when you need it. Whether academic, mental health, or career guidance having people who actually follow through makes a huge difference.

The best thing about my course is how engaging it can be when it’s done right. The seminars are small enough to actually talk things through, not just sit and take notes. When lecturers make the effort to connect what we’re learning to real examples, it sticks. There’s also a good balance between theory and practice, which keeps things from feeling too abstract.