Development Economics postgraduate degrees

Best is the people and the quality of the education, worst has to deal with who runs UCL, administration has quite a few dirtbags. Facilitates aren't the greatest. I prefer more of a traditional campus feel and prefer KCL and LSE campus. Still considering coming back to UCL to apply for a LLM, alongside the other London unis, and maybe throw my shot at oxbridge.

This is my second week at swansea and the freshers week was a wonderful time for me to understand the uni and the grading systems here. There is still a lot to learn but with the support provided by the university and the approachability of the staff at SEA, unihub, union and any other person or a group is just wonderful. Will explore more of the university and facilities incoming days, but I am currently very satisfied and gearing up for my classes to start the upcoming week.

As a commuting student who drives to uni, the uni is in a great location and the Brookfield car park is perfect for me as my lectures are in Brookfield. The walk between Brookfield and the main campus is nice. The course is organised and set out nicely. More quiet study areas in the Brookfield campus would be nice, as well as information about where to study on campus that isn’t the main library.

The University of Bath has been an incredible experience for me as a student in the School of Management. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed, with induction programs and friendly staff helping me settle in. The campus, surrounded by stunning Georgian architecture and green hills, makes studying here a joy. The academic side is everything I hoped for and more. The lecturers are passionate and bring real-world insights into the classroom, often drawn from their own professional experiences. The courses are practical, with plenty of opportunities to apply theories to real-world problems, like live projects for local businesses. What makes Bath stand out is its community. The diversity among students has given me new perspectives, and group projects have taught me valuable teamwork and leadership skills. Outside the classroom, there are endless ways to get involved, from societies like the Management Society to volunteering initiatives. Career support is exceptional, with workshops, placement opportunities, and networking events that connect us to top companies like Deloitte and PwC. The emphasis on employability is real, and I feel more prepared than ever to take on the professional world. Life here isn’t just about studying. The campus is beautiful, and the city is full of charm, with plenty of cafes, historic spots, and events like the magical Christmas Market. Bath has given me so much more than an education—it’s given me friendships, personal growth, and a sense of belonging.

Students union is amazing. Lots of places to go and study and have food. Lots of student accommodation near the university and SU. Very easy access to social bars/clubs from the university area. SU hosts lots of great events and the student club is surprisingly good. Only problem is the city is so hilly!

Really great university. LSE has such a vibrant international atmosphere, and it’s location in the center of London gives you so many options! Something that stands out about LSE are the incredible opportunities given to students to attend all sorts of conferences and events that are so useful in your growth as an academic and professional. The community at LSE is so unique, it is so diverse and supportive. I recommend LSE very highly to anyone considering.

The University of Warwick is in a great location, to start with, and public transport is fantastic. It is easy to get to both Coventry and Leamington whether that be for social experiences, accommodation or travel. It is also a nice looking and well maintained campus, constantly being taken care of, with things such as beautiful flower plantings in the Spring. Many of the buildings are a bit ugly and rather outdated, but there are some nice ones too such as the Faculty of Arts building and the Oculus. There are lots of places to eat on campus too and most are fairly reasonably priced. There is also lots of space to study and it is fantastic how three floors of the library are dedicated to quiet study which I really appreciate. The gym facilities are also really good, especially after having been updated as of this summer just gone. The campus accommodation is also fantastic and I really enjoyed living there in my first year. Student support from seminar tutors and personal tutors is also fantastic. I think that my one biggest complaint would probably be the SU. From my understanding as a member of the a sports Exec team, many SU processes seem overcomplicated and take needlessly long amounts of time to carry out. For example, we as a club take out a monthly subscription to Canva for marketing purposes. By the time the SU has approved each month's payment, the next month's payment is already due, which seems to us as a club to be a ridiculously long time. To go back to sport more broadly the SU also fails to recognise all sports teams. My club is a big club with about 70 members yet does not get additional funding than the bare minimum 50+ members fee simply because it does not compete in BUCS tournaments. To my knowledge non-BUCS sports (including mine) receive no tournament fee support, resulting in far more expensive fees than the low-to-no cost experience by BUCS teams, despite the fact that we compete and represent the University at a significant national level. Nonetheless Warwick is a fantastic uni I really enjoy being at - the SU and its relationship with sport could just definitely do with some work.