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University of Essex

1,651 University of Essex reviews

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(4.2)
  • University of Essex
MN
Michael Naylor
Aged 25-34 years
First gen student
1 review
SECOND YEAR

MSc Artificial Intelligence and ITs Applications

University rating (5)

I like that the library is well supplied with research material and also allows students to request any additional. I also particularly love the accessibility of study materials through various e-Learning platforms that come with the degree such as O'Reilly, Kortext along with many others. These have been instrumental for me in learning new software and keeping up to date with the latest research in my field. Digitally is where Essex truly shines. There are cloud resources available for accessing University computers and licenced software for programming, 3D modelling with Blender, project management with Jira, version control with Gitlab. That's just the tip of the iceberg. I have found the facilities pretty incredible especially in the science labs where I was able to conduct my research into Brain Computer Interfaces with state of the art EEG equipment and testing facilities. This has allowed me to gain an understanding and experience of the technologies as well as begin working on my Start-Up company for which I have been receiving funding. I was also given the opportunity to study Brain Computer Interfaces for my masters project and my supervisor was one of the leading experts in the field which gave me a lot of experience, and confidence learning this relatively new technology. I also received excellent mentorship which has translated to me wanting to build my own Start-Up company to aid Paralysed people control computer game experiences autonomously. One of my favourite features of my university experience has been studying at the Colchester Campus which is set in a beautiful natural parkland with the student Silbarrad building overlooking a beautiful lake. It is honestly a really beautiful place to go for a walk, hang out with friends and unwind. You can have picnics in the park, Barbeque near the lake or play sports in the courts. The aspects I did not enjoy were mostly the food places being a bit lacking in their quality, though this could be offset by the occasional market stalls set up on campus by traders from the surrounding area. I also found the student nightlife to be a mild experience, preferring instead to meet people at meetup events set up by student unions and social experiences with societies such as pool, photography etc. The university seemed to have an interesting e-Sports scene which was nice to see even though the games the societies participated in weren't things I would play. I also did not enjoy the process of finding support information for basic questions as it was difficult to speak to someone on the phone which often left me frustrated. One thing I am thankful for was the ability to use my skills in terms of employment with the University. I worked on video projects and as a Media assistant, in a job I could balance around my studies. Furthermore I truly appreciated the financial assistance I received whilst trying to move homes after a period of illness which allowed me to have a safe place to stay and alleviated a lot of stress for me. The University of Essex is a university that gives opportunity to different types of people and allows them to pursue their dreams in cutting edge technology which can not only change how we live our lives but help many people.

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
AA
Alan Andersen
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Economics BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

I love the lectures and material. I can't really think of any bad aspects.

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
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Rebecca
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Law LLB (Hons)

University rating (3)

The location is not student friendly. Would be helpful if there were more shops around.

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
ED
Egle Duobaite
1 review
THIRD YEAR

International Relations BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

Green and huge campus, helpful and professional lecturers, all day accessible facilities, on-campus services are open to hire studentams, offering flexible working schedule and fair wage. I would like to see more qualitative night life with bigger range of music options.

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
K
Kiarah
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

University rating (3)

the on campus market is a great touch to the uni it offers a wide range of cultural dishes however the rooms can be very hard to find. I love the idea of the find my way Essex app however, its not very easy to use or understand unfortunately. I love the more modern buildings such as the stem building and abs in comparison to the ltb building. Generally, I feel as if Essex is an inclusive university that really tries to cater to all

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
JO
Joseph Omorogbe
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

It feels homely to me

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
AS
Alanah Scanlon
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Mathematics (Including Year Abroad) BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

I love thé atmosphere and the people, I think the facilities are really nice however I think there could be an improvement in teaching styles in the lectures.

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
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Grace
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Criminology with Social Psychology BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

Everything is so modern and close together and the facilities to learn are good. Some of the buildings are a bit dated

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
MC
Meg Chatwin
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

I think that student support is really great as well as the stem facilities, but I don’t feel the safest at times. I think they need to have much more street lighting in and around campus

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
AI
Areeba Iqbal
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Master of Business Management MBM

University rating (5)

Faculty and facilities are simply the best. It would have been better if there were more face to face classes and lesser online classes.

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
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