826 St Mary's University, Twickenham reviews

Despite a challenging year, the lecturers have proved dedication in delivering lectures that were engaging. And have also tried to keep based with students in these unpredictable times. The financial sort is very beneficial to those in need. Though are quite elitist.

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Long term laptop loan has been very useful.

The academic support for the masters was not really as helpful. I felt that the lecturers were not specific in content that would not be favoured.

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My course Is taught with love and passion. Once you find lectures that present you information with this much passion you will experience a whole new world of learning.

Yes

9

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They had a careers fair that I found incredibly useful.

How excited they sound when teaching and how they bring the labs and practicals to the zoom is amazing. Just wished I had access to more in person lectures.

8

They have cleaners that clean the halls and university down everyday and the fact that food is included in accommodation is amazing for a student. Meaning you won’t starve if you don’t have money for food.

They have many facilities ready for students to use if they need any help.

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They have a very good career advisory department

It’s all online due to COVID 19

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It’s pretty good. It’s a smaller University compared to a lot of Universities out there.

They give good support as it’s a small university.

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The career service is always available to help. Moreover they run the “BE Smart programme” for BAME students where BAME students who are part of the programme get internships and mentorships for a whole semester. The Law School also runs a Career Fayre, therefore there are different options.

At the moment the course is online, however it depends on the module itself because now some are being taught face to face while others (the majority) are still online. The teaching hours depend on the modules. You can contact your tutor or your lecturer by email and they reply within 24 hours, they are always so available.

3

The wellbeing can be contacted both by phone and email, they answer within 24 hours. They have services to help students with their mental health but also with their education.

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If you want a proper education, go to a better uni. Everything that is taught is extremely basic. Did literally no work for three years and ended with a 2.1. Don't do the same mistake as me, if you want a good education and a decent job, go to a better uni. Trust me, you will regret it.

9

The careers department were excellent and friendly but there were not many options for my course unfortunately

I like the seminars and found them engaging However there could be more online content

10

Underpresented and not diverse enough

Everything is old and outdated . Needs an upgrade especially the library

It’s really isolated and dead. A good 30 min walk from the nearest down which is uninhabited

Only have sports society’s , doesn’t cater to everyone

My course has excellent tutors with the exception of one who was degrading and a bully. The well-being service were excellent and accommodating and really caring about mental health. Library staff are friendly and kind

As I do a history degree my job options are fairly confusing and I have yet to find what direction I want to go in however, there are lots of facilities at the uni to guide you with options.

I like that I’m only in 3 days a week but I think I will enjoy it more once I can pick my own modules.

9

Very good, they run lots of very well organised events and are very good at keeping you involved in the university community.

Very good, gym is very cheap and food is also good.

Yes, many shops within walking distance and on campus accommodation,

Sports variety is amazing. Societies could be more broad but I’ve managed to join the drama one and enjoyed it so far.

Very good, tutors are very easily accessible and counselling is there all week if needed.