Science postgraduate degrees in South West England

As an international student, I’ve found the environment here very welcoming. The Students' Union is exceptional; they are always active and provide great support for meeting new people. Studying Business Computing at the Frenchay campus has been a highlight; the facilities are modern, and the course content feels relevant to my career goals. I also appreciate how easy it is to live near campus, which makes traveling a lot easier. While student life is generally great, the financial transition for international students can be quite challenging. Navigating tuition fee payment plans and the high cost of living in Bristol is stressful. I would love to see more tailored financial guidance or more flexible payment options for international students. Additionally, while there are many part-time job opportunities in Bristol, more direct support from the university in securing local retail or hospitality roles would be a huge help.

As an international Environmental Management student, my time at Plymouth has been defined by two things: academic freedom and incredible support. When I faced significant personal loss and financial struggles that impacted my attendance, the faculty didn't write me off they gave me the flexibility to recover and succeed. The course itself is far more than just exams. I was able to lead complex, consultancy-style projects (like my work on Singapore Heat Stress policies) that felt like real professional work, not just coursework. The resources in the Marine Building and library are top-tier for anyone willing to push themselves. Plymouth offers a rare balance: it challenges you intellectually to reach distinction levels, but supports you personally when life gets hard. Highly recommended for students who want resilience alongside their degree.

I love how the comfortable the library is and I like how close we are to the beach. Sometimes it is difficult to book a meeting with the careers library and the library is nearly almost busy, which makes it quite difficult to find a space to study.

Not always the most supportive and clear with assignments that are due and not always as understanding something doesn’t go to plan. The vet school in Langford cafeteria is quite limited and a lot more expensive than the main campus There is also limited areas to eat and relax compared to the main campus The content is not well spaced out on blackboard you often have to go into multiple folders to find specific work

The lecturers are very supportive with every issue you have. The options in Plymouth are brilliant for nightlife and general relaxation. The bus routes are very frequent and the sports here is brilliant. The courses are very thorough and help support life after uni. One thing I think could be improved are some of the on campus facilities such as the bar and the wifi/computers as it sometimes hinders study.