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556 Student reviews
18-24 years
First gen student
Campus uni so everything you need is on campus- lots of green space and walks to go on- very scenic campus. Good students union and campus club, lots of areas for socialising. Student support not very good, wouldn’t know where to go, need more student ambassadors.
18-24 years
Being an art student studio space and facilities are of much priority as it’s crucial in exploring and growing as an artist. I think my university is simply awesome in the space it has for my degree and the amount of facilities it provides. One thing it could improve is providing materials for the students like clay for example or paper even. It makes no sense to have to buy these fundamental items that should readily available in an expensive university. Another thing for improvement is wheelchair access. I have specially abled friend who would benefit from ramps/ automatic doors to get into and out of our department. It would bring a smile to everyone’s faces to see our friends not have to think about how to access the front door.
The department is aloof, insular and disengaged from student's. Your university should be invested in you as a person, you will not find that here. If your looking for an undergrad course, keep looking.
To be honest, it hasn’t been the worst. I’ve enjoyed my time at uni despite having an a fairly large workload (which I suppose is expected). The university provided sufficient facilities as well.
Very good so far, I'm enjoying it very much
Regret is the only word that comes into mind about Reading Universities Geography course. To think I am being taught by reject lecturers from better universities and being marked in poorly designed assignments that are not well explained. I have yet to learn anything interesting or new.
Overall, this university has a lovely campus, and one side of my degree has been very enjoyable. Many of my lecturers have been very helpful and very interesting (I would advice people to really make an effort to email them and arrange meetings and really utilise them because they are so wonderfully helpful.) However, issues around module selection, the treatment of joint students, the module choices provided by the FTT department (only two theatre options available in Part 3 despite it being final year and students who do theatre having 4 modules options), the lack of support and no real place to voice concerns, have all disrupted an enjoyable experience.
Love reading, love the campus, love my course. Couldn't be happier here. It is evewrtything i wanted from uni especially as i have a health condition and need and get loads of support.
When thinking about coming to Reading, what one must consider is the subject they are doing. I am doing Politics and International Relations, and would highly advise anyone thinking about doing the same to do it, but at a different university. The grounds, facilities, and town itself are not bad; but the lecturers are inefficient with marking or don't turn up. For example, the turnaround time for an essay to be marked is 15(?) days. I have been waiting two months and counting. The best lecturers leave, and there is general discontent amongst the students. Many feel that Reading will soon become exclusively a science university, and I would not be surprised by this. Avoid at all costs if doing anything but science.
I has been great so far. The choice of modules on my course are great. The facilities are modern and really helpful, also the students union is cheap and good. On the bad side the accommodation is overpriced everywhere you look and we could do with more water fountains!!!
Very enjoyable time here, I would go as far to say it is the time of my life. The city is great, good for eating, drinking and wondering around. There are good facilities and the course covers everything I want to know. I feel we need more support from the student union though.
I am part of the christian union, chamber choir and embrace my time at University. My course is good fun and the people are great. Overall I am having a good time at Reading University, would recommend.
Proactive student union improving the university experience for every student. My course is good, it has a variety of topics and the style of teaching is great. The accommodation is expensive everywhere, but it is very nice.
I can honestly say I have loved every single minute at Reading. It is a brilliant mixture of a campus University very close to a city. There are good facilities and lots of support from the student union for sports clubs, even non competitive ones. There is a close knit friendship between lots of us on our course. It is intense and the timetable can be a struggle, but it is very rewarding.
Overall it has been a great experience, my course is good and the city has great shops. I also think the careers service is excellent and they are really helpful. The only bad thing is the fact the accommodation is so expensive, it does not make any sense.
I love Reading, it is a gorgeous place to live, great fun and an excellent University. The combination of team based projects and engaging solo learning make the course so good. The city life is good, lots of places to eat and party, trust me it is truly awesome. Had a great time!
Very good, everythings good here. The course is good, the accommodation is even better, the clubs are great, the students union is one of my favourite places in Reading. On the bad side accommodation not top notch and the job prospect are not great from Reading University.


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