2,598 reviews for University of Plymouth

Best aspect: The course treats you like a developing professional, not a school student. You get real autonomy to design serious, research-heavy projects in areas like climate policy and systems thinking, which can easily reach distinction level if you put the work in. This independence, plus strong resources and specialist staff in environmental management, makes it a powerful launchpad if you’re ambitious. Worst aspect The flip side is that the course can feel unforgiving if your self-discipline slips. There is limited hand-holding, high expectations for independent study, and you can fall behind fast if life hits you hard

One of the best aspects of my course is my lecturers: all the lecturers I have had since first year have always been really engaging, easy to approach and willing to help. It is clear they are all very passionate about what they do and want to pass that on. Lectures are always very informative and interesting and when leading practicals and field trips/days they really care about what they are teaching. Having a personal tutor I have found amazing too. Again, they are always willing to help with the course if needed or even if you need a chat about something they are there for you. My entire course has been face to face and I have honestly loved this. I think having to leave the house to go to a lecture/seminar/practical helps you engage a lot more and for me separates academic life to home life allowing me to work better and in a more productive way. I think this can also help with peoples mental health; especially moving to University, if you are alone and don't know anyone being able to go to lectures in person and meet the people on your course is really good. Even though they are all face to face, they are always recorded and uploaded online so if you do miss a lecture, you can always catch up or if you want to look back on one you there's always the option. My course has an optional placement year integrated between the 2nd and 3rd year. I partook in this and have found it one of the best opportunities. Being able to use a year to take a step away from academia and experience different aspects of the field through different kinds of volunteering and work experience has given me some amazing real world experience and skills that I will carry with me for a long time. It has given me the opportunity to look more into my areas of interest and be able to gauge where I could possible go after my degree.

One of the things I liked about University halls was living with other students at the same uni as you in the same year. Moving to University I was very nervous and initially homesick, but being around other people who I realised were mostly in the same boat as me was very helpful - we were able to support and be there for each other as we all understood. I ended up making really good friends with my first year flatmates which definitely helped. The Uni halls at Plymouth are definitely in a really good location, you're either 5 minutes from campus or on campus and also right on the edge of the city centre. I was in first year 2 years ago and I would say then the value for money was fairly good, but not amazing. What was included was a shared kitchen/living space with 5 other people, a single bed bedroom with an en suite. However, I know now from current first years that the price has gone up drastically and I would it isn't as good value for money. Saying this though, the maintenance team were always very helpful and quick to respond. With Radnor halls there is a courtyard area. I loved this as it was amazing to have an outdoor space right outside the buildings and it was another area to socialise - there was often something entertaining going on out there.

The course is primarily taught face-to-face with a mix of lectures and seminars. The quality of learning we receive from lecturers is high and they are all very knowledgeable and supportive. The course content is good, and we have a mix of formats for assignments which is good. Mental health specific nursing knowledge could definitely have been focussed on much more through the first and second years, as we were taught much the same content as the adult and child nurses. Personal tutors are fantastic, easy to contact and very helpful. The subject facilities are great, with clinical skills labs on campus which we access each year. Placements are well organised and are fantastic. Career prospects are good.

lots of in class lectures and blended learning with workshops which i find very useful and more engaging way to learn. Course hours are incredibly manageable with the expected amount of independent study, although i would say contact with lecturers may vary by module

Best: good time to complete assignments Worst: not enough lab experience

Good course, rubbish accommodation when on placement and very little to no support in increased cost

Mostly in person but some online sessions. Clinical skills is in blocks and placement is in two blocks per year.

Truro is dead so if you want night life then go elsewhere. Also you need a car as public transport is nonexistent. However surfing and Cornwall festivals are slay.

Mark the landlord is a legend. Lee the maintenance guy is chill and can fix literally anything. Always feel safe and welcome.

Our course is taught in a very blended approach, with a mixture of online and in person lectures and seminars! We also have workshops, skills sessions, and spend the majority of our time on placement for 21 weeks of the academic year, in either 2 or 3 placement areas depending on your year/placement options! The course hours are good, we have 3 days of uni a week and 2 days off with highly directed study/assignments or revision to do.

I have stayed in Mary Newman twice, once in a flat of 5 and once in a flat of 10. It’s split into two sides, flat 1 is 5 people and flat 2 is 10 people. I most recently stayed in a 10 person flat, and truly believe i have made friends for life. I still live with 7 of them now, 2 years later!! I paid for a large room out of choice on my second time round, as after experiencing the smallest room out of the flat in the 5 person flat, i felt like i needed something bigger, but this was personal choice. The price reflects what you get, it was the most expensive hall of residence, however it was right in the middle of campus, all rooms were en-suite and it has 24/7 security. There is a post office and laundry service, however this is located in the neighbouring hall of residence so it’s in a different building behind Mary Newman. There is a cleaner than comes once a week as well. I loved it so much and am so glad i stayed there. I definitely feel like a flat of 10 was the better option for me (although you don’t get to pick) and I’m very lucky i had such good flatmates.

In year one and two there are limited contact hours and in year three there are even fewer and it makes it difficult to study. The placements team is very helpful.

The location is perfect, being right next to campus and close to the city centre. The bathrooms are terrible.

I enjoy the course teaching but wish there were more options for choice modules/ options were better distributed.

Found it cheap compared to other unis but that within plymouth non-uni student accommodations were cheaper. Enjoyed being in an environment that was first years only. good location that was only a few minute walk to uni.