Musicology postgraduate degrees in All England

I want to study emerging economies and learn languages and it’s easily one of the best places in the world for that. There really is a global focus. The library is amazing. It really punches above its weight in terms of the staff and resources you get access to. The location is amazing. Bloomsbury is so nice. Russel Square is the loveliest park ever, It’s a small campus uni but we get access to all of london around us so it doesn’t feel small at all. People at SOAS are very nice, but not necessarily as outgoing as other unis. But you’re in london so you don’t really have to worry about that to be honest: If you don’t make many friends here, there’s many other unis nearby. However I will say that it’s definitely not very diverse in terms of politics. Most people here are extremely left wing and students and staff don’t respond very well to dissenting ideas. Even though it’s very ethnically diverse, most students have extremely similar worldviews and ways of approaching things, which isn’t ideal for intellectual exploration.

The best parts of my experience are the academic support, and the societies. I appreciate when the uni provides good support for doing well in my assessments. The worst parts of my experience come from when the uni doesn't provide that assistance, for example when content of an exam is described poorly or not at all I'm advance, or when teaching materials are particularly difficult to understand.

The staff are easy going always ready to help, the park is beautiful, Peel park, got here September 2025 and so far nothing negative, what impressed me the most is I can just have a quick chat with my lecturers about anything bothering in my education and personal life, as an international student it feels so welcoming, too bad I have to graduate lol

I find the location, community and campus feel very peaceful and relaxing, and the education provided is good quality and varied. There could be more support for students who struggle to fit in with the student body, e.g., more help and encouragement to join societies or opportunities to socialise with peers.

Love the location, however teaching and provisions greatly differ depending on your course. My course is fairly well provided for and taught, however there are many students I know who are studying more creative courses that feel they are being severely let down. For example, my partner receives next to no feedback on his work, one of his teachers has never even worked in his line of study and does zoom lessons only, and he has been disregarded heavily when it comes to needing equipment to complete his work. For reference, he studies a Music Bachelors degree and is in his 3rd year.

University of Hull has a beautiful and serene environment suitable for learning and even relaxing. The lecturers are very warm and receptive. Things that could be improved: student union (I don’t really see what they do, I’m sorry); the university should make arrangements with more landlords in order to make students living easier; Timetable should be more flexible (we asked for a change in my department but nothing was done)

Facilities for students are great, along with the different amount of opportunities available. One thing that could be improved is careers team could be a bit more helpful, in the aspect of helping with the future with students with learning disabilities

Great place to study and embrace the creativity across all paths of study! Although smaller than the majority of universes it’s bustling with creativity and talent. Lectures who are industry professionals and always go the extra mile. The new acting and musical theatre courses are exceptional breaking drama school stereotypes creating an accessible experience for all.