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LB
Lauren Barker
1 review
FIRST YEAR

University of Essex

Nursing (Adult) - BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

Great place, lots of support available and lots of opportunity to attend social events

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
KC
kaysia-Rae Curran
Aged 18-24 years
First gen student
2 reviews
SECOND YEAR

University of Essex

Criminology - BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

best aspects is that everyone feels like a family when studying only improvement is free travel to and from campus

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
IE
isabella euripidou
1 review
FIRST YEAR

University of Essex

Psychology - BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

best aspects- friendly people very comfortable and safe area worst- area is a bit far from the town but that’s not really a problem

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
ED
Ethan Davies
2 reviews
SECOND YEAR

University of Essex

Criminology (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

Best would be the nightlife and socialising Worst would probably be the timetable and how 9ams are always after the best night out of your life

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
E
Emma
1 review
FIRST YEAR

University of Essex

Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

Very supportive teachers and a great campus. Student union is very good in giving good activities for freshers week

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
EH
Evie Hammond
1 review
SECOND YEAR

University of Essex

Law with Philosophy - LLB (Hons)

University rating (4)

In the first year we had bed bugs which was dealt with badly by the University at first. I enjoy our campus because it is very natural and exciting to walk around and experience. I like the combination of my degree which I couldn’t find anywhere else.

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
H
Hanar
1 review
SECOND YEAR

University of Essex

Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) - BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

Good teaching and things to do on campus. Student supports

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
NJ
Nur Jashia Ho Binti Muhammad Johari Ho
1 review
THIRD YEAR

University of Essex

Law - LLB (Hons)

University rating (4)

University of Essex makes a great environment for students to achieve academic excellence while having a memorable social life

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
S
Shahriar
1 review
FIRST YEAR

University of Essex

Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

Honestly one of the best experiences of my life here at university of Essex, hoping the next three years go the same

Reviewed: 22 October 2026
EO
Esther Omoyele
2 reviews
THIRD YEAR

University of Essex

Law - LLB (Hons)

University rating (5)

So many good study spaces!! Very comfortable, campus is beautiful. Away from majority of other people. Help from teachers is good!! Maybe more effective ways to get students to successfully interact in class

Reviewed: 22 October 2026

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