1,429 University of Kent reviews

They have a fair, but I think it is run by the union. Nothing that I'm aware of is done regarding job prospects with my course.

In first and second year my course was taught almost, if not completely, exclusively by grad students. 9k and I'm being taught by grad students. Ridiculous. I have liked most of my tutors, 2 of my creative writing ones in particular, but regarding the literature ones I would have rather had someone with more experience. I can't speak for other courses, but by course/department is a mess. They changed the final year dissertation modules last minute without telling us. I found out 1 month before the dissertation application deadline that the one I had been planning to do had been cancelled, and I only found out because I sent an email asking how to apply for it when it wasn't mentioned in the dissertation email. There was no formal notification that the dissertation track that we were told we would be able to do for the past two years was no longer an option. More angry at the method of which this was handled than not being able to do the project. I've paid over 18k so far in tuition and it is not worth it. The English Student Support staff are fantastic though, I can't speak for everyone, but they have been very accommodating and understanding towards me. I so desperately wanted to like my course here, but just feel let down by the university.

6

I don't really have anything to do with the union directly. I'm aware they are there, but not really aware of anything they do. Actually, they did finally get a new student hub in Parkwood after years of fighting.

Pretty good.

I like Canterbury, but I wouldn't call it a city (although technically it is). It is pretty and old and there are lots of restaurants and bars. I like to walk along the river when I'm bored. Free entry into the cathedral for Kent students, you only really need to go once, but its pretty and old. Near by it Whitstable, a beach town that has a fresh donut (and oyster, if that's what you're into) hut on the promenade. I like the area.

In my experience they're pretty great. There are A LOT of options. Some are a bit cliquey, but you'll find something for you. The social aspects of Kent are pretty great.

English Student Support is fantastic. Counselling did refer me to one person off campus, but the next time I went to see them for help turned me away. My tuition has mainly been taught by grad students. What has made me angry enough to write a review is just the lack of genuine care from some of the staff and admissions people in my experience. There is no doubt in my mind that most people who work for the uni care deeply about their job. I've just been unlucky with at least 75% people who have been in contact with me being kind of assholey

Really vaguely, sessions are put on but you can tell its more for an ego boost as opposed to helping out the student.

When they end. Most of the academics spout about their own successes. I have had two teachers through my whole time that have actually been attentive and interested in how I do (Medway campus)

8

It is absolutely a joke. Literally incomparable to any other SU in the country,. The Medway campus is a scam in terms of nightlife and social activities, surrounded by people that sit in their rooms smoking weed. very depressing.

Incredibly average, and their always seems to be some sort of restriction at the Medway campus; such as the library in Canterbury being 24 hours but not for Medway.

Horrendous and full of people on drugs- it's not a city at all the only positive is that London is a 50 minute train away

Average

very inconsistent. Some do not care at all, while few really want to see you do well. This is coupled with an incredibly inconsistent marking system used

Lots of tutor time but it is very stressful

Non-existent

Printers are awful

Good

Non-existent

Not the best support

Not much uni organised opportunities a bit more department organised

Mostly great, not many contact hours, lots of individual work

Keep improving restlessly

Leaks that 'cant be fixed'

Small gym, incredible library, computer rooms, music facilities and overall sports facilities

Bit boring but very relaxed and comfortable environment

Have not joined any, still take part in their activities

Depends on individual circumstances

There are employability points we get for work, volunteering and going to socials - we trade these in for internships etc

I love them but there's so much work it's stressful, and I don't like the graduate assistant for one of my seminars

I'm not really involved s I don't know so well

It;s busy but not too much and there are plenty of places to eat

I don't really go to everything although they all sound brilliant and I want to go

they emphasize where we can go to right from the start

useless

I'm from London so I won't even compare

the use of diverse modules can help with developing my skills

very good

don't live in the city

I enjoy the feedback given for coursework

haven't felt much of it yet

Highly informed, mostly inspiring personnel

Have no idea to what extent I am being represented

Overviewable and open

Good connectability

very interactive

Very forthcoming, always reminding of the service they provide

I love that they record the lectures, thats not a normal thing in my country

really helpful for international studnets

the city life here is great for the students

they are good