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Sarah
26 Jan 20
University of Kent
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
The people and campus are amazing. The only thing that is bad is the way the university has deteriorated overall in the 4 years i have been here, going from a top 25 uni to in the 60s. The bureaucracy and poor student relationship between the students and central team is the main reason for this
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Most courses have work placements as an option, they also have employability programmes and people within schools to help if you need it
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
The content and lecturers is always interesting but there needs to be more breadth to overall content. The bureaucracy of the uni is awful and creates a negative space overall
How many contact hours per week do you have?
8
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
Theres no student union building or common space and apart from the elections, not much is heard from the union members
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
The library is new, and designed well but could have more seating for study space. The sports facilities are poor overall with a small gym and 6 pitches.
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
All accommodation is within a half hour walk or close to a bus route
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
Theres lots to choose from but access to sports societies is expensive so makes it hard for some people to get involved
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Professors are easily contactable and happy to help, the wellbeing centre provides support for those who need it as well as the disability help being readily available
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Taiwo
24 Jan 20
University of Kent
Biomedical Science with a Sandwich Year BSc (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
So far so good. It's been a nice experience, and I'm looking forward to the rest of it. University of Kent is in a good, quiet location as well, so definitely recommend.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Quite well
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
It's recorded
How many contact hours per week do you have?
15
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
Good
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Good
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Yes
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
Good
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Quite good
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Sky
22 Jan 20
University of Kent
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
I have made a number of new friends and learnt alot of new things. The course im doing is complicated but very enjoyable once you get the hang of the subject.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
God
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
Voiced
How many contact hours per week do you have?
12
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
Good
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Good
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Yes
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
Good
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Good
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William
20 Jan 20
University of Kent
Finance and Investment with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
University isn’t what you expect. Make your own choices and find stuff out as you go along. Attend your lectures and try not to sleep too late. Enjoy mates and get smashed
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Good tbf
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
Very interesting and mathematical
How many contact hours per week do you have?
10
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
Eh 3/10
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Not sure
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Kinda
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
No clue
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Decent
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Megan
15 Jan 20
University of Kent
Comparative Literature and Drama BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
It’s taken me a while to get into the swing of my studies, but I have greatly enjoyed my university experience. The content in my degree is varied and allows you to choose which areas interest you most and I have enjoyed living in such a beautiful city.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
They offer a range of placements through their employability points scheme. Separately, the SU lets you log your volunteering hours to claim as a reward document to show to employers.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
The staff are clearly very passionate and engaged and there is a good mix of contact hours and independent study time. All seminar leaders are easy to contact and quick to respond
How many contact hours per week do you have?
10
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
I do think our SU is good for trying to tackle a range of issues, particularly the uncertainty of Brexit, and making students as aware as possible. Very active on social media.
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Excellent range, though living there in first year have to admit the laundry was rather expensive.
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
It’s a good 25 minute walk to the city but quicker on busses so not too far. You feel close to the city but within your own little community which has well stocked shops and food outlets.
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
A very good range, there is something for everyone. Though one of the things that has put me and others off of sports societies are their high membership fees, though I know with sports societies this can’t entirely be avoided.
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Tutors are always on hand to offer feedback on assessments. The student support is fantastic and very good on checking in on pupils. If unable to come to an appointment they have still emailed me to ask how I am doing. However when I first approached the university for this support, it did take two to three weeks to get an appointment as it was so busy. As it was deadline season though, I can understand the reasoning for this.
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Emily
08 Jan 20
University of Kent
English Literature and Film BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Overall, fun and I’m looking forward to next term. The course can be tough but I enjoy it most of the time. I think you should definitely pick something you love, and also if your course allows really think about module choices.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
They have a scheme which allows you to get employability points but I don’t understand it’s use. Not great advertising.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
I like the most that we have a receptive structure of lecture and seminar but I think there should be more lectures in my course.
How many contact hours per week do you have?
8
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
Very good, they always seem to engage with us. The night club is good and the on campus shops and bars are cheap and have a wide variety.
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Overall, very good.
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Yes it’s a good distance, 5 min walk from my house, 2 min walk to a local shop and 15 mins into the top of town.
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
Good. I play lacrosse which has been fun and welcoming but there seems to be a wide variety of choice’
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Very good, academic staff always reply quickly. Personal counselling and wellbeing is very helpful, and the uni provides constant drop in sessions or one or one sessions.
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Anonymous
16 Dec 19
University of Kent
History and Philosophy BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
helpful and friendly
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
events
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
email system good, very friendly
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union in terms of student representation and facilities?
more open about disabilities etc
Uni Facilities
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
good location
Societies and Sports
How would you rate the variety of societies/sports?
plenty of them, very friendly
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
very good
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Mackenzie
16 Dec 19
University of Kent
Psychology BSc (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Employability fairs
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
Very informative/though-provoking
Students' Union
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Dining facilities are okay. Classrooms are good .
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Very close to town
Societies and Sports
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
So much regarding mental health services
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Zoe
16 Dec 19
University of Kent
Biology BSc (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Careers help and guidance both individually and as part of studies
Course and Lecturers
How many contact hours per week do you have?
16
Students' Union
Uni Facilities
Local life
Societies and Sports
Student Support
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Aida
16 Dec 19
University of Kent
Film and Media Studies BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
The university is hands on when it comes to offering students support
Job Prospects
Course and Lecturers
Students' Union
Uni Facilities
Local life
Is your university in a good location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities?
Town is about 20 minutes away
Societies and Sports
Student Support
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