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Sort:Latest reviewsI have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Plumpton College. The university experience here is definitely unique and one to consider if you are looking at studying an animal-based degree. The class sizes are relatively small, making staff and student interaction extremely focused and personal. Teaching staff are extremely friendly and definitely play a role in making the uni experience as positive and stress-free as possible. The modules in both of the animal degrees are extremely useful for application across a series of job roles also. Because the scale of degree students - college students is extremely uneven, the facilities solely available to university students are limited but I am aware that the staff are working hard to make plans to change this.
It is an amazing place to study, the campus is in such a lovely location in the south downs. The facilities are really helpful in getting real world experience for your future career.
35-44 years
- Location: fresh air, countryside tranquility which helps with the studies, especially for those who love nature and being outside the city. - Campus: very cozy and fast moving, different ages. Since it is several different HE departments, one can broaden horizons in different areas of agriculture, not only viticulture. - Teaching staff are always around, its easy to have many questions resolved on the spot; the feadback is taken seriously and the department works to make changes to facilitate and support the students. - Trips abroad help with networking, hands on the industry and development of the industry awareness. - Little contact hours is great (especially for those who are working and this is a second uni degree), but it has an impact on the practicals - personally I would love to have more then just one fermentation a year (as vintage wise) - Would be nice to have more students - the department lacks in numbers.
Plumpton college staff are very supportive and accommodating, nothing is ever too much to ask for in terms of support from my experience. Campus is in a very picturesque location and has many local walks which are good for having a break from studying!
Plumpton College provides a strong academic environment with a supportive community.
Campus is situated within the South Downs National Park providing beautiful views and lots of walks in nature. However, with campus being situated where it is, unless you can drive it can be difficult to get out and about. There is a bus service that goes to Lewes and Haywards Heath but these buses are not regular (every 2.5 hours) and would regularly be late/not show up. If living in the on-site accommodation they provide a weekly minibus service to Asda for you to do a food shop and will sometimes put on trips to the cinema, bowling, glowballs etc but numbers are limited for these and run on a first come first served basis. Onsite accommodation can be difficult if you are more of a quite person and prefer an early night as you are living with other over 18s who are new to university life and they are not yet dealing with the stress of final year dissertations. However, if the noise gets too loud the wardens will occasionally step in and tell the students to quiet down. Residential hosts parties throughout the year for all residents and these were enjoyable and planned well. Support received from Plumpton has been amazing! I attended with my guide dog and felt very welcome there with her attending classes and living in residential with me. Everything was arranged before we moved in and any access needs I had were listened to and implemented. My programme manager ensured we felt welcome from before we even began the course and invited us to view the campus again on a quieter day during the summer to do some preparation training which really helped ease any anxiety I had about attending in September. The HE team is also incredibly supportive and always there if you need anything. I became a student ambassador whilst at uni, which allowed for me to work at open days/evenings, as well as attending other events to promote Plumpton College. I would definitely recommend doing this as a way to enhance your CV and get some spending money whilst at uni in such a remote location. We had some comments about the course content however, these have been listened to and the course will be receiving a refresh over the next year with our input to make it what it needs to be! Overall I enjoyed my course at Plumpton College and would recommend attending an open day to get a feel for campus before committing to anything but the view of the south downs is what did it for me originally!
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The best thing is the place as it’s located in South Downs as well as practical aspect of courses and how well they prepare for industry. However it’s doesn’t have much of student social life compared to other universities. There are not many spaces or events just for university students where we can meet and talk.
The staff are all lovely, experienced and happy to help. The campus is in a beautiful location but is slightly off the beaten track; and due to it being a college alongside a university the student life is limited.
18-24 years
First gen student
Lovely environment to study in but somewhat out of the way/secluded, which is expected from a rural college/university campus. Small class sizes and a wide range of age groups/backgrounds make it difficult to build social interaction/relationships. However the smaller classes also encourages staff support and interaction with students.
18-24 years
First gen student
The classes are sized anywhere from 3-30 which means you are very supported by your tutors As a college and university, it doesn't necessarily feel like you are attending a university, but for some that is nicer The college grounds are beautiful, and there is plenty of space for everyone. There are new buildings and improvements constantly being made, which really benefits the college The staff are extremely supportive, always contactable and will support you through whatever you need It would be nice to have a more university feel to parts of the campus. Like areas designated for university students, separate to college students
The best aspect is the support I get however the worst aspect is the vagueness on assignment briefs .
Showers accessible for cyclist. Larger common area for HE student.
18-24 years
First gen student
Veterinary Physiotherapy at Plumpton is a huge let down unfortunately but has such potential to be a great course . The teaching and communication was absolutely dreadful! The lecturers clearly have huge amount of knowledge but simply don't know how to transfer that into their teaching and make it quite clear they dont have time for you. This is their first year teaching this course at Plumpton and have made that very clear with the lack of planning both theory wise and throughout he practical weeks. A few (not all) lecturers are very passive towards the students and make u feel like every question is a stupid one! Leaving you feel very deflated and non the wiser after each week staying at Plumpton . If you have previously done a course in body work or similar then the course may work for you but if you are fresh out of college with a lack of knowledge then it may be more of a struggle. Many complaints have been made by other students this year and nothing has been taken on board. There is little to no communication about upcoming big assignments and simply have to fend for yourself and hope for the best. I didn't want to have to write such a bad review but its the last resort in hope they might actually listen. The college itself is lovely, great location and other courses seem to run well here with a nice community in general but Vet Physio itself is a huge issue.
18-24 years
First gen student
It’s brilliant place to study because this university location in countryside so it’s very relaxing and peaceful than busy noise city. People here are very kind and willing to help you even you don’t have support. There is no worse about it!
18-24 years
First gen student
Distance is an issue for many, I originally thought I would be studying at the Netherfield campus which is much closer to me, instead I have to drive for an hour and 20 minutes to get to uni. The facilities are great for VN, we have a suite kitted out for practicals. However some organisation over who has what classroom during theory sessions should be reviewed.
Should never have signed up. The wine production side was of a better quality than the business stream, which was all a bit A level project unfortunately. Certainly gave me an appreciation for wine and travel. The course has expanded and modernised greatly which makes it more of a serious and academic programme. I went on to a good university and hopefully this year, a new uni to study at Masters level in a completely different field. Worked in wine for a few years afterwards but never seriously built a career in the trade. In fact my education at Plumpton made me competent in several areas, which was not appreciated by some of my colleagues whose wine career was not based on knowledge but by connections.
So far it's really good. We have good facilities at university that helps us with studying and gaining knowledge we need. Lecturers are organised and well done.
LOVE IT :) Plumpton is a beautiful place and environment, staff are all really friendly and supportive, students all create a lovely atmosphere. Facilities are excellent
3.9
A really inspiring campus to study on, with access to a wide range of species to gain experience. Student support is outstanding as a higher education student, with personal 1 2 1's each semester and the opportunity for more if needed, and excellent teaching from lecturers with a wealth of knowledge and experience that they are keen to share. Facilities are lacklustre in places, the toilets in the agrifood building are well maintained but unfortunately the rest of the campus is not to the same standard. Plug sockets in classrooms are also not easily accessible during lectures, so fully charged laptops are a must.
Lectures are face-to-face, with the option to join on Teams if needed, or they can be recorded and uploaded for later viewing, which has made the course very accessible and easy to fit around other commitments. The lecturers are approachable and have practical knowledge within their fields and are have been happy to provide feedback and support throughout the year.