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University of Essex

2,176 reviews for University of Essex

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(4.3)
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Student Reviewer
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Occupational Therapy

University rating (4)

Best - support. Worst - accommodation.

Reviewed: 10 March 2025
IB
Ili Bukhari
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Business Management

University rating (4)

its great from the environment, the support system from the staff and activities held on campus, need improvement for jobs in campus would be better if for students only and the price for accommodation as high as living london.

Reviewed: 07 March 2025
HR
Haripriya Raju
1 review
FIRST YEAR

MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-Registration)

University rating (5)

Accessibility of the student union is the best. I feel heard and acknowledged. Prompt responses. The worst experience is lack of communication between students from different cohorts of the same course.

Reviewed: 07 March 2025
E
Esme
2 reviews
THIRD YEAR

Sociology - BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

Beautiful campus. Sociology department is wonderful but not all departments are as good

Reviewed: 07 March 2025
DC
Daniel Cocoa
1 review
FIRST YEAR
University rating (5)

The student union always organises interesting events that keep the student experience feel fresh The Facilities are great for studying as we have dedicated study rooms, which are great for solo study sessions and also offer privacy to a certain extent, whilst also being able to be used by a small group for when we have to work on conding projects and need the extra privacy. Student life offers a great balance (for someone like me that is commuting) as I can come in for my lecture, have enough free time between lessons to go to the gym (which has adequate equipment to meet one's needs) finish the lectures for the day and still have 2 - 4 hours to revise and review the material until I get to go the boxing club which starts at a reasonable time for me to make it back home for dinner.

Reviewed: 07 March 2025
ER
EMILY RICHARDS
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Curating with History - BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

It's a very nice place, but there’s a need for more music.

Reviewed: 07 March 2025
EL
Emma Lowe
Aged 45-54 years
First gen student
1 review
FIRST YEAR

BSc oral health science

University rating (4)

Lovely surrounding. Good atmosphere. Good facilities. Can be a bit cold and tired looking.

Reviewed: 07 March 2025
RN
Rhianna Nwokonkor
Aged 18-24 years
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Sociology (Including Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

The best aspects would be the wide range of societies for students to join! The worst I believe would be the lack on promotion on what there is to do and what is accessible for students, such as public lectures or different rooms that can be used by students that i’ve learnt recently.

Reviewed: 07 March 2025
EB
Emily Bentley
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Psychology (Including Placement Year)

University rating (4)

University of Essex, is within the heart of colchester with easy access to train stations to into London and bus stops to get into town. Its a small campus that has lot of greenery and has multiple places to study, eat and socialise. The lecture theatre give you enough space to work in and there are plenty of lab spaces that you can use in lessons and when doing your own studies.

Reviewed: 06 March 2025
L
Lourdel
1 review
FIRST YEAR

MSc Strength and Conditioning

University rating (4)

The course is very detalied with many resources to learn from. Teachers are engaging.

Reviewed: 06 March 2025

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