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4.04.23.6753 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsBest: Abundant resources for all sorts of things like careers, societies, studying etc. Worst: Very hilly.
Considering the university is one of the best in the country for sport, the university needs to invest in a swimming pool. In addition, i have found that through applying to placements their are not nearly enough bookable interview rooms on campus. This made my interview experience very stressful throughout the process.
Lots of activities for all types of people and the uni social media does a good job at advertising them. there is quite a heavy drinking culture but I don't think that is any different from other uni's.
Good level of expectations and work, ELE pages on some of my modules could do with cleaning up in terms of old (pre-2022) course information clutter.
The Penryn campus is in such a lovely location. The course is really interesting. The uni could be improved by making accessing mental health support easier.
It is a very cute place to study, always activities and events going on! Nothing to complain about really!
18-24 years
First gen student
The university stuff are fantastic in my experience, the help and support is always there. However, assessment feedback usually takes a very long time to get back. Uni facilities are also very good, the library is fantastic though it could be a bit bigger as it can get very busy. But exeter has a fantastic mix of city and country living whilst also having the sea side 20 mis away
best part is easy access to city and online lectures worst is very poor public transport links and the st lukes campus is unexciting
Worst: Covid-19 being trapped in first year accommodation and not being able to meet new people Best: being involved with the societies
It’s a good uni. Great support. However, it is not very diverse.
18-24 years
Best: Everything is on your doorstep with only a short walk away, campus, town, the nightlife etc. Great societies with a really fun student feel to nights out and pres. Worst: very expensive. housing and accommodation is through the roof here. most students are very privileged private school kids with lots of money and little understanding of what it is like to come from a "normal" background. you hear the odd comment about ski trips or their several houses which makes you want to tear their hair out.
Professors are absolutely amazing! Interactive dynamic and a great place to learn! Some classrooms are a bit dark/dungeon-like and the student help emails are a bit slow to respond by besides that I am very happy with my experience so far!
Good location and resources on the campus
The university campus is really quite beautiful, as cliché as it is, and its location near to the city centre is great in terms of accessibility. The student's guild has provided lots of support and entertainment, particularly during the Industrial Action periods, and for International students. However, there is a considerable amount of greenwashing occurring, which was especially evident during the university's rebranding exercise. And if you want to study Modern Languages - particularly Spanish - I do not recommend coming here at all as the department is a shambles and they are very resistant to feedback and change.
The environment is quiet and good for studying, however the transportation in the city and on campus is rather inconvenient for students to travel in the afternoon.
The Creative Writing department is amazing. The extra opportunities and activities available are brilliant. However, the uni feels dominated by students from very privileged backgrounds and a lot of the student culture involves high levels of classism, racism, and ableism.
18-24 years
Best: getting to know the academics and learning from them Bad: the class sizes are way too big
A lovely campus to study on with good facilities
I really enjoy the location of exeter- great for going to the beach on weekends. I didn't want to go to a big city for Uni, so this was perfect. I don't always feel students have that much support.
4.3
There are lots of great events and activities run by both the Student Guild and societies, making it a dynamic and inclusive place to study. I've enjoyed being involved in flute choir, baking society, and netball. Whatever your interest or if you wish to try something new, there are ample opportunities to do this. The university could be improved by the academic reps taking a more active role. Whilst they exist, I don't know who my Geography reps are or what they are currently doing to improve the experience for students concerning the modules/course. I also think that societies and events can be elitist and exclusionary from a monetary expensive as everything is quite expensive and it all adds up. I think the university can do more to subsidize this.
My course mainly include in-class learning and is only online for exceptional circumstances (eg the lecturer is unwell, there are train strikes etc). The quality of geography teaching is exceptional and the staff deliver engaging and interesting content. There is a good balance of contact hours and independent learning. To improve, there should be more seminars in the geography department to encourage peer to peer discussion and learning.
Holland Hall is one of the best halls I've stayed in (I have stayed in Lafrowda and Birks Grange as well). The views are amazing and my studio has everything I need. The maintenance staff, cleaning staff, and reception team are all extremely useful and easily contactable. In terms of improvement, the wash facilities could be made more accessible as I have to walk down 6 flights of stairs and back up with my washing.