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4.04.32.8209 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
All good
Most (not all) students do not behave appropriately. I have never know a place which involved so much poor behaviour. The university itself uses too many group projects. Why should my grade depend on someone else’s poor work ethic? The teaching quality is also shocking with most online materials being uploaded late with the materials themselves being either pictures or put together in five minutes, so I all useless.
Best aspects would be the social and accessible lecturers as well as the good content of British Agriculture that is taught. Student support is pretty good as well. Worst aspects would be the lack of diversity and representation in the staff, students & activities. The location is not student-friendly especially for internationals who do not own/drive a car. The educational content is not throughly taught considering a global agricultural context which is a disadvantage for internationals. Systems other than the conventional agricultural system are not thoroughly taught. The living & accommodation facilities are not modern enough and the quantity and quality do not suffice.
The course work is fair Resources are readily available and easy to access It’s an okay sized uni so easy to get around Teaching methods are easy to adapt to Staff are really good and most of them are very reliable Diversity- hardly any of it Isolated location
Think it’s a great place to study but the Student's Union has killed the student life and gives a pretty poor effort in entertaining students.
Good location, small lectures, good student life
18-24 years
Amazing campus and great sense of a big family given the small number of students.
18-24 years
First gen student
Best aspect: Very interesting unique courses that you wouldn’t find in any other university Worst aspect: all assignments were piled up on top of each other during Christmas
Great community feel, small campus where there are loads of familiar faces. Due to the size will always be likely to meet and go out with people you meet around campus. Highly convenient for all on campus students for breakfast and dinner for an inclusive price, would recommend the half board option. You will get great use of it and is certainly worth the price as the quality of food is very good. Saying that there are also more than adequate rooms for self catered students with reasonable kitchen facilities for those students. Student bar is not the cheapest however is one of the cheapest for the local town so will get good use of it. Clubs are very limited to only 1, Reva, which does have different events and themes to make it interesting and different for different days. Student opinion varies about it. It is not too expensive but certainly not a cheep night out. Teachers are very helpful. You only need to ask and will provide swift and direct advise and feedback. Currently with a mixed learning, does suit most students well. Where topic are introduced by teacher online video presentation, where you have ample time to make notes and grasp the concepts. Then enter the lesson to cement concepts and interact with the class and question assessments and learn off each other. There are normally a break half way through for 10 mins where you can get a drink and relax for a bit before the rest of the lecture. This still keeps you engaged and awake for the sometimes long lectures. Teachers are always flexible to adapt to the class to make the best learning environment possible. Sports and activities are highly encouraged with many social aspects following the activity, to go out and hang out with your friends. Accommodation off campus can be very difficult to find after being in the campus accommodation. But Accommodation office will help you find something. For first year students there is lots of support for you to be on campus so you shouldn't overly worry if you happen to register late. I applied late and was on the waiting list for a very short time. This university is a great for anybody as it is extremely welcoming and friendly, no matter what your course or subject is, you are bound to have a great time, as am I.
18-24 years
The best part of the uni experience is having lectures who have had hands on experience in the industry thus they can provide a lot of vital knowledge that then can be applied by the students. They are so willing and helpful to students who really want to learn and develop. The worst aspects of uni is lack of activities, with regards to sports. I know covid has taken a huge toll with this but the choice for uni sports and activities is very limited it probably doesn't help that the university is very small with a very narrow range of students who come from the same background. I also sometimes feel going out as a very unsafe experience as spiking is very common as well as the issue of drugs on campus
18-24 years
First gen student
Brilliant lectures and lessons. Very engaging. Worth going for the qualification. But only the bar for socialising every night and not enough money put in a broader more open, more relatable clubs, societies, events on and off of the campus.
18-24 years
Small class sizes with high levels of individual attention from lecturers, some really good modules delivered amazingly drawing on current research and industry topics and presented in engaging and informative ways, but some lectures dated or irrelevant to my course and some delivered by under qualified lecturers with little knowledge of the subject. The student union is unresponsive and slow to react to requests and there is a very laddish drinking culture that is all-encompassing on campus in the evenings
Pretty campus, good lectures will interesting content Sports facilities could be improved
So far so good, disappointed by the calibre of student but that’s not their fault. The university try to give us the best experience and are good at tailoring solutions to our individual problems
Amazing place. Loved it the atmosphere was incredible and I have made lifelong friends. Best 3 years of my life so far for sure. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to study in agriculture, very well connected and staff great.
Great Little Uni, SU solely elected on popularity, not on abilities... Great Lecturers that know their stuff and will support one throughout. Suitable for those interested in the country side and have no problems with animal hunting. Not as "hands on" studying as advertised, however extra courses can be taken to increase skills in many aspects
have to be a certain type of person to want to go here but still think its amazing. with the university being small you make many close friends. very relaxed atmosphere, student support system is brilliant.
I had the absolute time of my life at this very unique and special place that they now call a university! I made friends for life here and wouldn't have chosen anywhere else! RAC it was a pleasure!
Loved every single moment of my time here. Everyone knows everyone. Easy one the most welcoming and friendly university in to country. Nothing is ever to much for the lecturers A reall family enviroment with a fanastic work hard play hard attitude
4.2
18-24 years
First gen student
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