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4.04.23.6753 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsTeaching quality is sometimes poor
Best: The community on campus with diversity and multicultural networking opportunities. Worst: The marking and teaching from some of the professor teach the module which their delivery was not very effective.
Near the beach, good weather generally, chill vibe. However, full of posh people that went to private school and not much diversity of culture or diversity of thought.
Nice campus and buildings
Nice place and campus is good. but the market places are very expensive so need to accomidate for students because we are all broke.
Exeter University is located in a great location!
Great course easy to learn and lots of flexibility in how you work. Great area love being in the south West and many societies to take advatage. Student union could be more prevalent as it doesn't seem to benefit students as much as it does at other unis.
The university is in a very hilly place so honestly it is very exhausting to reach a class. Campus bus does go around but it doesn't appear everytime you want it to be. Just by walking to class in Exeter for a month, you will get strong leg muscles :) However, other than its such location, Exeter is an amazing university with fantastic view (as you can expect) and many events and services ready to entertain and help various students. They do not miss out the opportunity to provide better enjoyment to their students like recently they have organised a Chinese New Year celebration everyone can enjoy, free cakes for any visitor in the building, and etc. Students in every buildings have their own studying place which means students can easily discover their seat to study. Numerous students start to study from the very beginning of the term so the studying atmosphere is very well made too. Professors are willing to answer many questions and gladly helps you through what you have got to do. Overall, it is a nice university which takes care of education, wellbeing and entertainment of their students very well :)
18-24 years
Positives: Location: The campus is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, providing ample opportunities for fieldwork and research in diverse ecosystems such as coastal, marine, and terrestrial environments. Facilities: The campus has state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and equipment, offering students hands-on experience and opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects. Expert Faculty: The university attracts top faculty members who are experts in their fields, providing students with quality education, mentorship, and research guidance. Community: The campus fosters a supportive and inclusive community where students can collaborate with peers, participate in extracurricular activities, and engage in interdisciplinary projects. Could be improved: Increased Research Opportunities: Providing more research opportunities, internships, and collaborative projects with industry partners can enrich learning experiences and prepare us for careers in environmental science. Expanded Fieldwork Opportunities: Offering more fieldwork opportunities in diverse environments, particularly globally (as this has been discontinued) can provide students with a broader understanding of environmental issues and ecosystems. Enhanced Sustainability Initiatives: Implementing sustainability initiatives on campus, such as reducing carbon footprint, promoting renewable energy usage, and minimizing waste generation, can align with the values of environmental science students and contribute to a more eco-friendly campus environment. Strengthening Community Engagement: Encouraging students to actively engage with local communities on environmental conservation projects can foster a sense of civic responsibility and make a tangible impact on environmental issues in the region. Overall, It is an incredibly good campus and the opportunity and learning provided is excellent and I would recommend anyone to apply for the course.
18-24 years
The location is perfect, it’s a great mix of town and city so there’s clubs and bars and shops but also great walks and woodlands close by. My accommodation is absolutely amazing - it’s very modern and the view from my room is so beautiful (rolling hills and trees). Worst aspects - I guess just feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work I’ve been set, but I think that’s just a problem because of my own disorganisation.
The library is open 24/7 which is really nice and there are loads of place to do work so there is always variety however the cafes/shops all close at either 3pm or 8pm and if youre late night studying youre limited to the expensive prices in the vending machines if you want a snack or refreshments.
18-24 years
love the university buildings, good facilities. maybe add some more student study places, almost impossible to get a place in the forum
best: diff free student union activities that u can give it a go when you’re free worst: pricey society registration fees
Exeter is a great place to study because there is always something going on and always help available if you want it. However, this did take me almost a year to realise. Maybe it was just me, I'm not sure, but I had to learn through others what Fixr was! Once you discover it and the vast range of societies and activities available though, it is amazing. There is truly something for everyone. Student life is 4* mainly because of the cost of living here, though it is definitely not the worst place for cost and the area is lovely. There are no big supermarkets nearby apart from Waitrose but you can get a delivery and the drive to Aldi isn't too far if you happen to have a car. Otherwise, the Tesco, Sainsbury's and Coop are enough. Location is 4* too because the whole of Streatham is on top of a hill! Overall, a fantastic place and I am very glad to go here.
18-24 years
Exeter Uni is a pretty good place to study if you're not disabled. A lot of my friends have disabilities and neurodivergences, and I've heard so many stories about events not being made accessible, doors and lifts not working for weeks, leaving wheelchair users stranded, and lecturers forgetting, ignoring, or straight up refusing to follow ILPs. If you're willing and able to do an incredible amount of self-advocacy, then it's fine, but if you're not, I'd maybe look elsewhere.
18-24 years
First gen student
The best experiences are when learning is interactive and in small groups with a member of staff so you can discuss your ideas/concerns etc... The worst experiences are the feeling of disconnection with the course/staff as individual feedback/support is rarely provided.
- The range of societies and the support on offer from the guild really is amazing... - The campus is also very green which is really appreciated.
Lovely location in cornwall and a lot to do in the day if you’re not a fan of clubbing, really good course and supportive lecturers
Good location with trains that can take you anywhere. The activities offered to students are great, as are the facilities, but student culture itself is a bit toxic and exclusive.
4.3
The student union is a bit pants, we have no on campus locations for clubbing or drinking, only 1 small pub for the whole uni which is just so different to other unis, and I wish we had that here. Both campuses are absolutely gorgeous and I love to study on them. HOWEVER, there is a severe lack of study space, it can take 30 mins - 1 hour to find a space to sit down on campus to study which is just stupid (especially on the St Luke's campus). They really need to invest some money into building more space for the students to study, particularly with the cost of living crisis, and students have to study in their freezing homes and sometimes without wifi which presents as a huge problem
My personal tutor has spoken to me once in 3 years, and is uncontactable, which is really not good. I really enjoy my course and the content we learn in it, and the facilities we have to aid our learning in our labs are really good, thats all fine. There are lots of work placements & career prospects that get emailed to us, however they are all course specific, and im looking to expand away from my course after graduation, however im feeling very lost about what is actually out there for a new career.
It was a lovely room, I had a double bed, the facilities were great, I had my own en suite which was lovely. The only thing that was wrong with it is that there wasn't loads of kitchen surface space for 7 people, and there was no lift (I was on the third floor, so lots of walking)