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787 Student reviews
Good uni
Family atmosphere
Really friendly environment, lectures are easy to get on with. Could maybe do more for students who don’t live on campus
A very friendly university, the tutors are brilliant.
I am a disabled student with autism. I get lots of help from disability support team. The university is very modern and not too big.
Really close-knit community feel and really supportive staff across all departments. Staff are always happy to go the extra mile to help and are very friendly. The location is also great - close to the moors, beaches and the city centre and there’s loads of bus links less than a 5 minute walk from the university
18-24 years
First gen student
The best aspect is easily the amount of support all the teachers give. They are SO understanding and will always help and guide you on the right tracks. Being a first year, to have that support is so important to make you feel comfortable in such a big change in your life and they really help form that pathway for you. Having assignments due is such a stress, it’s all new to me and my classmates, but every single lecturer without a doubt is so understandable and appreciative- I think that’s rare to have such a great community like that. Student support is also amazing with the well-being team, again they are so lovely and really keep you going. For me, the location is amazing, it’s a 15 minute bus ride (when traffic isn’t bad) and it has all facilities needed. Not to mention the gym with student discount to really help with everything. The only issue (which isn’t particularly Marjons fault) is it’s right by the hospital- meaning transport CAN be an issue. Hygiene is great, everything is always kept clean. Toilets I’ve been in always clean, smell fresh, you can tell it’s looked after and they put time into that. Buildings could do with a little bit of work, look a little run down.
The university differs from other universities in a number of ways, but the thing that sticks out for me is the university's facilities. It has enough space to study without feeling cramped or 'on top of' other students. The uni has recently opened up its own on-campus store which has been a fine addition to the hot food that was already served Monday-Friday in the main hub, and it gives students the choice between a hot meal or something shop bought. One downside to the university is the location, as it is situated next to Plymouth's Derriford hospital, and therefore the travel into uni can sometimes be a pain. However, once past all the traffic, you reach the sports center which is discounted for students and provides access to a gym and swimming pool. Although the gym is far from the biggest or best gym in Plymouth, it has everything that you might need for a workout, and due to the small population size of the university, it is never too busy, even in busy hours! The student union bar, otherwise known as Barjon, is a small cafe/sitting area which can sometimes become easily crowded, though this is due to the combination of pool table, darts board, and cheap drink prices. For these reasons, it is hard to dislike the student union bar. In addition to the already mentioned facilities, Marjon poses a fantastic new student Osteopathy clinic which has received excellent reviews from patients that have visited. Not only does this allow for patient satisfaction, but it has ensured that the Osteopathic Medicine students have the best facilities, to allow for the best chance of graduation. Overall, Marjon is a fantastic place not only to learn, but also to hang out and relax both within and outside of university hours.
Best: Marjon have a variety of places on campus to study - not just the library - which I love because it makes studying more relaxed and I don't have to be silent. Marjon put on lots of events throughout the year to make student life the best it can be. Also because Marjon is out of the way and it can be a trek to the city centre, every wednesday they organise a couple of buses to take us to Pryzm just to make it easier for students. Improved: I wish there was more a variety of things to do around campus, we are limited to the sports facilities, the Hub Restuarnt and the campus shop. When there is a massive gap in between lectures it can get a bit boring.
Best is how close everyone is including lecturers so they understand you really well and go above and beyond to help where you want/need it. Worst is everything is due at once so it makes you very stressed at curtain times.
18-24 years
First gen student
Many Places to study in all environments and even has in campus store. Barjon (the bar) has pool tables and entertainment and Marjon includes on campus accommodation, gym and swimming pool. The worst aspect is so far their pool cues are a bit broken but this has not really affected anyone in any way
The university itself has a friendly, small campus feel. There is excellent support for students with disabilities and everyone feels approachable. Due to the small campus nature of the university, it does feel a little more disorganised than larger institutions (I guess things don't require as much planning!). Food choices on campus are limited, not particularly healthy, and expensive. Vegan options are improving, but still lacking. Student life seems fairly quiet with a higher percentage of mature students, but I wouldn't necessarily mark this as a criticism. If I were choosing my university again I would absolutely choose Marjon again; however, there are LOTS of things that could be improved, and work-life balance on my course is pretty dire!
18-24 years
It’s a small campus and the class sizes are small so it’s not as scary as other big unis- it also means the lecturers provide more support and are always ready to answer any questions
I love that Marjon has such a community feel and that they are working hard to be a green campus. The lectures are super supportive and know us all by name. All in all it’s a friendly and welcoming place to be.
The Societies and Clubs are great
The small class sizes are the best part, no stress of when your lecturer will get back to you or not having that personal experience with them. Makes them so much easier to contact and class engagement is so much better. The facilities are ok but I feel like unless you live at the uni then you don’t really know about them, I was told there were microwaves located all around the uni for student use, I’ve never seen a microwave. Other than that, the library is great, car park always has available spaces. Student support and the student union I have never had an experience with so can’t really comment too much on them
Very supportive lecturers and amazing facilities for Journalism, with trips to the workshop that is located next to BBC studios.
18-24 years
Much better for education than psychology but I still really enjoy both aspects. Really great course if you are thinking about teaching and don’t want to commit to a BEd for 3 years and it gives you time to weigh up whether teaching is right for you. Lecturers are really caring and go out of there way to make sure you are okay. Small class sizes means that the lecturers get to know you too which for me is a bonus.
25-34 years
First gen student
My uni experience at Marjon has been second to none. I have loved every minute of it so far and I am so grateful for the support I have received. One thing I’d like to improve is perhaps the opportunity for abroad trips either by course or student union societies. Overall I am really pleased with my experience so far and I’m looking forward to my future on the course.


Best aspects - Really great atmosphere, lovely people. I get along really well with everyone. Worst - Accessibility lacking in some areas.
Best - Lots of in person lectures and very interesting stuff Worst - Some lecturers hard to learn from due to teaching styles
Most - Very good accessibility - on campus so close by and good for student needs Worst - Wifi is iffy and heating isn’t great