1,465 University of Exeter reviews

The Camborne School of Mines at University of Exeter has provided outstanding guidance and opportunities for my career progression during my time at uni and continues to provide this level of support since graduation. The tight relationship the maintained between the university and its alumni was just one of the things that helped me achieve a high standard graduate role post studies. Lecturers and staff remain as approachable and helpful as ever through communication platforms such as LinkedIn, offering continued guidance and advice for career progression and CPD for example. I truly believe that Camborne School of Mines at University of Exeter has given me the best start to my career and I will remain in touch in the future in the hope I can give back what I myself have gained from my experience at the school.

My course was taught fantastically well and the staff were always approachable, taking time out help with any queries where needed and offering every support with career guidance. I wouldn't say disliked anything about the way the course was taught, however I would have liked a little more option in module selection from other disciplines if that would've been possible. For example, I would've liked to have undertaken the project management and planning module which was available to mining engineering students.

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The students union worked tirelessly to provide social and sporting events as well as funds distribution and governance to societies.

Facilities at the Camborne School of Mines are unlike any other in the country for its discipline. The school has fantastic laboratory resources for UG and PG study and licences to industry relevant software. Situated in Cornwall, we had access to weekly field trips to some of the best geology in the country which other Universities could only read about or visit on residentials once a year. On top of which, our course included annual residential trips to help truly immerse in the science and not to mention access to local mines. The school has a strong mining history for which it is renowned and this is supported by its yearly involvement in international industry related competitions

The school is situated in Falmouth, Cornwall which provides a University experience like no other. There is a strong sense of community that comes with a relatively small campus and a high sense of diversity that comes with the presence of two universities on campus (University of Exeter and Falmouth University). Lots of Beach BBQs and beach sports were enjoyed during my time here.

The FXU (Falmouth and Exeter SU) offers a wide range of societies across campus and sports teams which compete within local leagues and historic varsity tournaments against Imperial College London's RSM (bottle match). Due to it's geography however, BUCs competition is lacking here.

The lecturers and university staff offer a high standard of care and tutoring at UoE and the integrated alumni base provides regular networking and guidance to present students. The CareerZone provides continual support for career progression throughout your university life and beyond.

Career Zone offers multiple services for both students and graduates, so helps them even after they finish uni. My course had an emphasis on transferable skills, so we did a lot of presentations and reports to increase our communication skills, amongst other things

Least like the lack of statistics lectures - invaluable info but largely absent! Most like varied and interesting module choices

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I'm involved in societies but find the Students' Guild to be poorly managed and often unhelpful.

Very. Modern labs, lots of study spaces, constantly opening new places e.g. LSI building, new Peter Chalk hubs

Not dauntingly big and not boringly small! Everything you could need a 20 minute walk from campus

The music societies are brilliant, although the woodwind etc ensembles need more attention and funding! Warm and welcoming and a great way to meet new people

I had an academic and a personal tutor. My personal tutor was always available when I needed advice and support and went out of his way to engage his tutees and help them academically. The quality of feedback on work depended on who was giving it, but I felt that if I ever needed clarification on a comment or further guidance, I could ask for it.

The uni runs an award programme, called the Exeter Award, where students have to complete various employability tasks, such as seminars on CVs, workplacee behaviours and mock interviews. This is an optional award and runs in addition to things such as ExFactor, which is compulsory and teaches you about personalities. Work placements are freely available. There is an application system for many similar to that for an actual job. I have undertaken taster teaching weeks for example at a local school through the university. This was well run and very interesting, a excellent way to get insight into what it would be like in the workplace. In terms of casual work for experience purposes, the career zone has listings for large numbers of local jobs for anyone looking for experience in a sector or just looking for a way to make some money on the side. Transferrable skills is something that the university is very keen to stress. The courses themselves encourage us to develop things such as our problem solving, independant learning and various other important workplace skills.

I like the incredibly helpful staff in the physics department, who are aware that their course is amongst the hardest conceptually at the university. They ensure that they provide adequate materials to back up their lectures, such as problem sheets that let us test what knowledge we have absorbed. They also are very willing to provide assistance by email or in person whenever required. They try to make even quite bland topics as interesting as possible and clearly are very interested in their subject, which rubs off onto students. If I have to critique I would say that a few modules are poorly designed. They can sometimes be unneccesarily difficult.

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I don't really get involved as I don't think much is ever really accomplished by them. I am unsure if that's a criticism of the guild or simply a lack of interest in what they do. Certainly on big topics such as when lectures starts where moved forward, they didn't seem to have much of a say in representing student views.

Top class. The sports facilities are absolutely top of the range. We have some of the most successful sports teams in the country, and as a consequence we have large amounts of excellent facilities for use by everyone. The labs for my subject are also well stocked for equipment, regularly having money spent on them. Other facilities such as those in the forum for food etc provide plenty of options for lunch on campus.

Exeter is not a big city in the same way as London or Birmingham but it has charm in abundance. The life is slightly quirkier, with lots of coffee shops. There is a good pub scene though, which I personally enjoy a lot. And evening entertainment is enjoyable, if maybe not quite what those coming from big cities might dream of. I think it has a lovely feel to it though, and you are not short of things to do.e

Generally good at bringing people together. Sometimes they can become a little insular though and you really need to be part of an inner circle to be part of the society in some cases. However, they are in my experience still very willing to bring in those who make the effort.

I can't comment much on the personal support, but I am aware that it exists for those who need it. Academically it is excellent. The staff in my department are always friendly and willing to help anyone who needs it. They want people to succeed and it shows.

Regular email updates from careers zone, appointments available, career fairs

The most - lectures preceding small seminar discussions meaning time to digest information before going over finer details in groups. The least - some lectures aren’t as focussed to the topic as would expect. Marking and grading papers tends to vary from tutor to tutor

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Lots of diverse societies, something for everyone, good for building a more well rounded profile for employers

Things are pretty easy to attain, study space becoming more available, but food on campus is expensive

City life is much quieter than bigger cities, like Bristol or London, but Exeter is much smaller than that. Make the most of what you’ve got.. despite small in size does have everything and more than you need. Also easy to get public transport if want to venture out of the city

Clubs are pretty casual, keep an eye out for themed nights. Things open and close early in Exeter, expect the club to close around 1:30-2am

Support could be improved, from personal tutors the support is genuine, but can be difficult to attain support furthermore. The mitigation services are respectful but require more info than you might expect

Good courses to improve our skills.

Some are hard to understand.

St David's - really good.

Need more group spaces.

The careers department at Exeter has been great from freshers' week until now (post graduation). There has been many careers fairs, subject specific talks, and one-to-one sessions. I found my Year abroad placement through the career zone and they were on hand to help me throughout the application processes for graduate jobs. I could even have remote telephone and Skype meetings with them now; they don't just abandon you after graduation.

As a modern languages' student, the classes were very small and intimate. I always felt I could actively contribute and query anything I was unsure about. Lecturers also made themselves available every week in their office hours. I couldn't have asked for more supportive lecturers.

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The Students' Union is excellent; they actively think of new ways to engage the student population. Even a Music festival! They work to include everybody and discriminate against nobody. There are also a wide range of student societies supported by the union.

The facilities at Exeter are first-class, from the library to the gym. Everything is well-looked after and cared for. When I first looked around the university, the state of the facilities was something that really impressed me and has continued to do so. Exeter students and staff are very proud of the campus.

Exeter city is great; not too big and not too small. Big enough to have everything you need, whilst not being to big you get lost! You can pop to Tesco and meet half of your classmates which I loved. It is a very vibrant, successful city with lots going on. There are plenty of job opportunities for those who want a part-time job, or those looking to stay in Devon after graduation.

The clubs and societies are great. There is literally something for everyone, from sports' societies to Harry Potter, a bake-off society and specialist subject societies! People are always thinking of new societies and are encouraged to take part. It really helps when you are away from home to get involved in one of these fantastic societies. I made lots of my friends from joining societies.

Academic support is second to none. I could not have completed university without the support they offered! From one-to-one sessions to always being responsive on email, they really offer a first-class service. I am still in touch with many of them now. They have also helped me obtain year abroad placements and graduate employment. They really care and invest in peoples' futures. With regards to personal support, the University of Exeter offers a fantastic well-being service to all students. It is something the university should be proud of.

Career zone offers constant help and opportunities to help you decide what you can do after university.

I LOVED my course, from first and second year lectures to third year seminars- the professors are truly passionate and are experts in their field. Information was taught in an interactive and inclusive way, and you can always get extra help from your lecturers outside of class.

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Amazing!!!!! I was fully involved, the SU and the Student Guild were so involved and really cared

Really good. We are lucky enough to have really modern facilities, both academically and for sport

Exeter as a city is great- there are so many amazing independent cafes and shops, great bars, fun clubs, but still amazing greenery and scenery which you often lack in bigger cities.

The best. Speaking to friends at other unis, no other societies and clubs were as involved and enthusiastic as at Exeter. I was a member of Classics society and the Surf club for all 3 years, and was on committee for both in my second year. I met all of my friends through societies and even met my housemates this way. It is safe to say that my uni experience would not have been the same without the clubs & socs

Very good on all fronts

workshops, industry placements, career skills sessions, online career zone, talks and networking events

lecturers were all really passionate about their subject

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would be good to have more SU events

Small, but friendly and a community

can be a little exclusive, so more inclusivity and encouragement in participation by all would be good

Support can be elusive. Often have to seek out help. But there are office hours, sometimes a little busy though. In terms of personal support - depended a lot on your tutor

Lots of practical projects with companies

Good staff to student ratio, very friendly and new course

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Great, lots of societies kind staff

Really good, has lots of facilities

Good fun, close to the sea as well and good connections to London

Lots of choice and well run

Lots of support for careers and studying

They work hard to expose us to a maximum of employers through events, including presentations and workshops. Additionally we have dedicated staff and classes that aim to prepare us and accompany us in our pursuit of internships and jobs

Lectures are too big, but some of the lecturers are truly fantastic

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Not that involved but attended a couple events that were fantastic. Through sports overall a solid experience but more geared towards elite athletes

The only area to improve is increased library seating

Pretty good, always felt safe and like there were opportunities to do loads of things

Worth getting involved

Depends on your expectations. Lecturers have to deal with so many students it can be tough for them to handle the workload