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4.04.23.6745 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe facilities are fantastic and make campus study really convenient and accessible. For psychology in particular, the optional modules are much more open to personal direction than I have seen at other unis so it is easier to focus on your interests.
Studying at the University of Exeter is amazing! One of the best things about being here is the peaceful student city. Compared to other big cities like London and Manchester, Exeter is much quieter, which makes it an ideal environment to focus on your studies. If you're looking to explore beyond the city, you can easily take a direct train to London or a quick train to Exmouth for a weekend getaway. In addition, the quality of education at Exeter is top-notch. The professors are knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about their subjects, which makes learning here a truly rewarding experience. With a strong reputation as one of the top universities in the UK, you can trust that you're getting an excellent education. The only downside is the timetabling team could be more flexible when it comes to scheduling lectures and seminars, but this is a minor complaint when you take into account all the other amazing things that the university has to offer. Overall, I would highly recommend the University of Exeter to anyone looking for an outstanding place to study. The teachers are great, the extracurricular activities are diverse and engaging, and the campus facilities are modern and well-maintained. So if you're considering studying at Exeter, go for it!
Plenty of purpose built student accommodation on campus and in area. Easy access to town centre and shops, even easier just to order. Library online access great too (but probably not Exeter specific). Most staff very good, such as in my core module and philosophy, some staff amazing such as in my Japanese and Politics. Accommodation internet not bad, usually works well.
18-24 years
There’s great study spaces on campus, just not really specifically for psychology and it’s hard to find a seat to study in the psychology building. More support from staff would be great because sometimes it feels like you’re totally left to your own devices. The content is mostly interesting and campus is great. Student accommodation is also good
Exeter has everything you need in walking distance - city centre, uni campus, supermarkets, the quay, and beaches a short train ride away.
Students union should have more events
The campus is in a great location being distinct from the town but only a short-ish walk away. There are lots of really nice different pubs dotted around but the night-life in general is not particularly great.
18-24 years
I specifically chose Exeter for its more up to date approach to Sociology and Anthropology and the breadth of modules they offer for both courses, which cover a lot of different subjects and things that are relevant to our times I have also enjoyed the diverse range of study places on and off-campus, although some spaces on campus can be a bit noisy
18-24 years
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18-24 years
More study spaces More support for summative work Be able to connect with students in older years easier for support
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I love it, very friendly and very pretty. Always a lot of fun.
Lack of support for students
Covid handling, such a nice campus
I like that the lecturers are friendly and approachable. However there is a lack of guidance on what type of work is expected which has led to a lot of stress. When I was unsure of how to display a certain formative task in preparation for a summative the only guidance was "just figure it out yourself".
Not a lot of guidance from tutors to help transition you from A-Levels to University.
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Great location, passionate lecturers, although welfare could be better.
4.3
Good points - The wellbeing team are fantastic and will support you even before you start university if you have a mental health condition on your UCAS forms! There are some lovely hidden places in Exeter, especially down Fore Street and in the west. The campus is very green and beautiful, and there is lots of nature around. Lessons are often interesting and well organised. Bad points- Most people here are from private schools and very rich, and also southern - if you are not from West London or the home counties and went to a state school you will probably feel out of place (I was not prepared for this!) The nightlife is very lacking, Cavern and the Phoenix or Move often have good events but there are four or five clubs in the whole place and most have a strange "rugby boy" atmosphere. It's more like a large town than a real city - the high street is never hugely busy and there is no multilevel shopping centre etc. Some lecturers can seem uninterested in teaching, possibly prioritising their own research (I have studied through one year of covid and online learning so this may impact the way I see it!)
Most modules have been very interesting, with a few exceptions such as compulsory modules. There are year abroad courses available but obviously only to those who can afford them, I haven't heard much in terms of work experience. Most tutors are actually great and very passionate about their subjects, and will be accommodating of extensions on essays etc. (if it's reasonable!). I don't believe that there are great career prospects for the course but this may be because working in print media does not really appeal to me due to the digital age, and I think it would be hard to get into another industry without being rich and connected unless you are able to undertake unpaid internships etc. The facilities for film are great, I do think it is a shame that for English students are expected to purchase their own books after paying £9,000 in tuition fees - surely this could be spent on a few books?