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4.04.22.82171 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsI feel like in my course equipment and practical sessions could be improved. More simulations or practice in a practical settings would benefit.
Great place to study but found a mild lack of support despite trying to obtain it.
It's a comfortable place and everything is pretty close which is nice.
The uni has great staff which are helpful and know what they are doing. however there isnt much to do in uni when you dont have any lectures. all events are targeted to night life even though the majority would like more morning events happening
The Best Aspects The teaching team and the course content have been the absolute highlight of my university experience. I cannot praise the academic staff enough for their empathy and professionalism. During a recent flare-up of my health condition, the lecturers went above and beyond to ensure I didn't fall behind. Their flexibility and genuine care made it possible for me to continue my studies during a very difficult time. If you are looking for a course with experts who truly value their students as individuals, this is it. The Worst Aspects While the academics are brilliant, the centralised disability and well-being support is extremely disappointing. There is a massive disconnect between the helpfulness of the teaching staff and the bureaucracy of the well-being department. Navigating the systems for disabled students has been a source of significant stress rather than a support. It feels as though the university’s official infrastructure for accessibility is more of a hurdle than a help, which is exhausting to manage alongside a health condition.
It is a lovely uni I feel safe on campus and there are a lot of student focused events with there being always something to do or new to try such as sports of creative or parties and there are a surplus of academically benefiting opportunities aswell. Something that could improve would be awareness about how to utilize your time at uni effectively and also mental health help
it’s a good campus with good facilities, prices could be a little lower but we get by maybe more different events also
Good campus layout with easy accessibility. Could have more varied demographic events (mature students, international groups, etc)
The campus is quite nice, lots of buildings, places to eat and easy to navigate. I think for my course the recent news of Southend closing along with the 1 year therapy course being cancelled has been slightly disruptive. Also I think it would be nice for our course to have an end of term/year ball/prom like other universities as there isn’t really anything in place to bring us together.
18-24 years
I would more support for international students so they are able to properly integrate into the society and the way of life here. Unless you are very social and make good friends you would be very lost and not know what to do . Improve south courts bathroom do not like the wet room and two taps , so either get scolding hot water or really cold water , I want it perfectly warm not too cold or hot switch to one tap
The best aspects are the helpfulness of staff and fellow students. The worst aspects is the lack of communication from the school to the students
more support is needed for students who struggle with their mental health, but the facilities and activities it offers are good
I really love the uni itself, the lecturers I just think the design looks depressing
The university has some good professors and its location is ideal as it’s one hour away from London, however there is not much to do but to attend classes. No events on the weekends, which makes student life a bit monotonous
The university upholds such tremendous inclusive qualities, practices and communities, and encourages students to thrive and succeed in the provision of its warm and welcoming environment.
Best: Local, markets, teachers are passionate and enthusiastic Improvements: pot holes, parking and marking
Good study environment， friendly staff，good equipments
18-24 years
Best - the facilaties, the campus life and the support from student union Worst - organisation from departments on my modules and course, department and student services slow at replying to emails
Absolutely loved my time at uni over the years! Brilliant communication, lecture planning and social events
4.3
Essex university is a great university I just wish there were more lecturer support on assessments and delegated people who can help keep you on the correct track while weighting essays
My overall placement has been great however university of Essex Epad is very difficult to assess and make placement a lot harder than it is