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Primary Education (English, 5-11 years) BEd (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
A very friendly, supportive university which offers lots of job opportunities and international opportunities. The facilities are...
University rating
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
A very friendly, supportive university which offers lots of job opportunities and international opportunities. The facilities are very good and the library being open open 24 hours a day 365 days a year is really beneficial to able to access resources and have a place to do independent work.
Facilities
How good are your university's facilities?
Lots of space to do independent work; computer suites, bookable study rooms and a very well stocked library.
Student support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Lots of friendly, approachable staff to help with advice, support, jobs, cvs, plymouth award!
Students' union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
A great place to be! With lots of advice on offer.
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Close to shopping and nighlife!
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
Lots of opportunities!
Lecturers and teaching quality
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
A very interesting course with supportive lecturers.
Career prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
I feel ready to start my career and have the support to gain my first graduate post.
University halls
What do you think about the safety, condition, location and cost of your accommodation?
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Though I didn't know much about Plymouth before I came here I absolutely love it and can't imagine being anywhere else. ...
University rating
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Though I didn't know much about Plymouth before I came here I absolutely love it and can't imagine being anywhere else.
Facilities
How good are your university's facilities?
Student support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Students' union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Though Plymouth is slightly more casual, there is still a variety of clubs and bars as well as the student union.
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
Societies are very well run and easy to get involved with.
Lecturers and teaching quality
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
With guest lecturers and a variety of topics lectures have been consistently interesting and engaging. Seminars are very useful with interpretations of texts and help with essays etc.
Career prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Extracurricular activities are encouraged even in the first year, and study abroad has been very easy to get involved with. The university seem committed to helping you realise how many opportunities there are available.
University halls
What do you think about the safety, condition, location and cost of your accommodation?
I chose Astor House as my accommodation because there wasn't very much difference in price with other halls, yet a large difference in quality. This building has only been open for a year and it really adds a level of comfort to the new environment.