1,450 University of Exeter reviews

Significant level of work placements compared to other courses. Very supportive staff. Consideration of long term sustainability of career and handling burn-out rather than pushing us to fly too high too soon.

Least - Bit too much self directed learning Most - Student chosen focus and emphasis on USEFUL learning that we will utilise and retain. Empathetic tutors and friendly

15

Lived away from main campus. Was very forgotten about until recently.

Not too big or scary, really nice and friendly but enough to do and places to go and see

Good

15

There is an excellent careers department and service. The university have excellent links with organisations all over the world which helped me to secure a fantastic placement during my year abroad (3rd year). That experience has led to me securing a graduate job straight after I graduate. The careers department always help me to review my CV, Job applications, cover letters, job opportunities etc whenever I need.

I like the fact that my course is very interactive. I like the fact that the lecturers are available to see you and give you help whenever you request it. I like the content of the course and the breadth of opportunity to learn that is available. You can learn about various different bits of culture and studies different cultures from all across the world, so the content of the course is very much tailored to the individual and their own preferences and needs.

12

The student union is very good. The range of clubs and society on offer that you can join is second to none. They are all very well organised and inclusive of everybody. They are also competitive on a national level. It’s a shame they have shut down the Lemon Grove. That was a great social place on a Saturday night in my first and second years.

World class. Both in terms of academic and sporting facilities, they are fantastic and you have the opportunity to fulfil your potential with the resources available to you.

Great nightlife! I love the fact that you bump into everyone when you head out to the city regardless of where you go. It’s a very tight community and that vibrance is what makes the experience so good!

Incredible. There is a club for everything and everyone. From sport to Harry potter to chocolate! They are all very well run, inclusive of everybody, and highly competitive, both internally and on a national level.

The support is good. You get excellent feedback from assignments. I know many friends who have been for counselling support and been able to resolve/overcome their issues. However, the tutor system does need to improve. I don’t feel like my tutor added much value or helped my achieve the grade I did at all throughout my time at uni.

There are multiple opportunities happening on a daily basis that are excellent in preparing you for the application process. You can take workshops in networking or interview skills, CV drafting or anything that could potentially be useful really. What is great is that they also have individual CV and application reviews available where someone looks over your work and suggests improvements - this has been extremely useful for me personally. What is also great is that they regularly organise workshops with specific companies who come to campus - this is great especially for those students on a low budget who can't necessarily afford going to many open days in central London or elsewhere.

What I like most is that the courses are very well-structured and designed in a way that teaches you a lot about the law in the context of current events. This is great because it's sensitive to the ongoing developments in the real world and as such doesn't make you feel like you're learning information that cannot be applied to what is going on now. The small workshop groups are super useful (max 6-7 people) which is great especially in 1st or 2nd year where the whoel cohort in a lecture is about 400 people. The workshops are very interactive and exam-styled so it is a good preparation for the actual assessments. There isn't anything that I liked "the least" as I have thoroughly enjoyed my time throughout university and comparing to other institutions where I had a chance to do master courses, Exter was definitely the place that challenged me the most and made me develop academically. Perhaps one thing to "improve" would be to have a maximum of 2-3 lectures per course (which is usually the case anyway) but in first year, if there was occasionally an extra lecturer coming in to just do two or three topics, it was a bit confusing having not had much experience with the law at those early stages yet.

12

The Students' Union is very accessible and well-organised. I was myself involved in multiple positions of responsibility and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Reasonably priced for the quality you get, well-suited to yor individuals needs; you can choose whether you'd like a quiet/no-alcohol house etc.

They are very good. Libraries are extremely well equipped (which you don't realise until you end up at another uni that has 1 book for 400 students) and there is always a possibility to use these copies which is great for those students on a low budget. The study facilities are very well equipped, the environment is nice and welcoming, there is a selection of study spaces so everyone can choose what is best for them. It is also great that Exeter has specific AccessAbility rooms whicch were very useful to me personally.

The city life has a good balance of opportunities that you can take part in - there's a selection of bars, pubs and clubs and although after 2 or 3 years one feels like they have probably been to all of these at some point, this is not a bad thing. You get to know the city, the people and the vibe and it's great. The city is also developing with new restaurants and bars where Uni societies organise events so there is always something to do!

There is a very big selection so it's great because you can probably pick up doing anything you have thought about. The one downside is that many of them are slightly overpriced (esp. sports)

It is absolutely brilliant. Being at a different instituion now, I really miss the level of academic and personal support at Exeter. Tutors and feedback were always available, happy to help, very constructive and enjoyed discussing questions with you at any time. Personal support was also amazing, I had quite a few mental well-being issues whilst at uni and the counselling support there helped me A LOT to get through some of the more difficult times. They also have a range of practical tips like they can help you to look for accomodation etc. which was super helpful to me at the time. If there was a 10/10 star rating here I would happily select it!

Frequent opportunities to get involved in workshops, sessions and talks improving personal skills and increasing skill set applicable to course

The like the openness and interactive aspect of my course, with all staff encouraging the sharing of ideas. Contact hours are a combinations of discussions and content teaching, allowing us to understand topics fully and have a chance to debate them with each other.

10

I have been involved in various societies and extra-curriculars throughout my time here. I feel the students' union has a big presence on campus, offering frequent opportunities to be more involved in student life.

The university makes a huge effort to cater for all students through their facilities. Therecould be a little more in the way of sports facilities as well as cafes and food outlets, however these are continuously being updated and with constant development elsewhere on campus, this is probably the reason why. Health and well-being are on-par with the majority of other UK universities. Events, music and culture facilities are way above those expected on campus. There are events hosted on campus as well as in local venues, adding to the charisma of our unique campus combining academics with the arts

Although small and often quiet, there is always something to do in Falmouth - whether it be chilling on the beach, drinking on the harbour or enjoying a local band perform.

There are fewer clubs and societies than other universities, but this is to be expected on such a small campus with relatively few students. The diversity of societies indicates the diversity of students we have here, and the openness that allows and interest to become a society. I have less experience with clubs

Academic support is beyond expectation with an open-door policy with all staff. One-to-one contact is exceptional on this campus due to the close relationships students can build with the academics here. There is always someone to address any issues and responses to emails and queries are prompt and efficient. Networking is essential in my field and I trust my lecturers and supervisors to support me every step of the way. Personal support is in great abundance, with frequent advertising of services available to all students.

1

Outreach and careers events. PGR Researcher development, Career Zone and Early Careers Network.

Least: Vagueness of marling criteria and unresponsiveness of admin team Most: Flexibility

Poorly organised and cliquey.

Excellent.

Good, plenty to get involved in.

Friendly and in abundance.

Pastoral care through Accessibility and Wellbeing is excellent although a bit of a battle to get.

Lots of chance to work with career zone on CV workshops, interview techniques, application help etc. Lectures include reference to employable skills etc. Overall very good

I really like the interdisciplinary nature of the course to bring loads of insights together. I dislike the mixture of mature students and students straight from undergraduate courses can slow the flow of lectures etc. I think more help needs to be given to mature students to settle back into university so that the learning of other students isn’t comprimised

10

Work hard but can be quite cliquey

Very good considering size of the campus. Love how new everything is but the rooms are usually so hot it’s unbearable. Also there’s no swimming pool

I go to the penryn campus so it’s quieter but I love the feel of Falmouth. Having the beach is lush

Great. Especially GeogSoc

Good

The Career Zone provide an excellent service for students, helping with everything from finding part-time work to applying for graduate jobs and internships. I personally have hugely benefitted from the Career Zone Mentor Scheme. The mentor I had has given me a brilliant insight into the industry I want to go into. The increasing opportunities for more courses to do a year in industry is also an excellent development.

Best: small class sizes, course tailored to current events, being taught by individuals who are world experts in their field Worst: lecture-seminar split whereby a huge lecture has little bearing on what is discussed in the seminars where few people do the preparation and is therefore not very helpful.

6

They are chaotic and often unorganised, but a brilliant resource staffed with people genuinely passionate about improving the student experience.

Mostly really good: modern buildings, lots of different places to study but with increasing student numbers the study spaces are not improving at the same rate. I believe very strongly that the university needs to self-impose a cap on the number of students they take each year, because at the moment they are running a huge risk of worsening the student experience of those currently at the university because there is not physically enough space for all students to study on campus. I often had to get to university at 8am or earlier to ensure I got a study space for the day. Arriving after 9:30am meant it would be virtually impossible.

I honestly believe it is the best place in the country to be a student. Exeter has the best of everything: it's a city, but a small one so you'll always bump into someone you know in town. It's got a modern and thriving city centre but with a beautiful Cathedral and Quayside.

They've provided me with some of my best memories, I can't fault them. Although I have heard awful things about university sports club initiations which desperately need more closely regulating.

I have not personally experienced mental health help from the university but from the stories of very close friends the university's mental health services leave an awful lot to be desired. They desperately need a bigger budget and more employees to provide a wider-ranging service. Academic support depends entirely on the individual lecturer: some are brilliant and others don't seem to have got any training to know how to help.

The University of Exeter organised employability fairs inviting employers, careers services provided advice and guidance, opportunities for work placements, internships and professional skills improvement were also provided. I particularly appreciated the University's "Pathways" programme in which I was able to take part.

The opportunity students had to get in contact with generally very approachable lecturers.

14

Satisfied with the students' union.

Very good facilities in Penryn campus (sports, work space, catering);

Lively for a small city (proportionally large student population) and very safe.

Numerous and very active.

Mostly very good, opportunities to contact the lecturers for any issue or concern.