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Sort:Latest reviewsExeter is a beautiful city, it's quite small but well connected (trains to London and Bristol run every hour) but the night life is a bit limited. Its very well connected for the beach and exploring Dartmoor and Devon though and their are lots of student societies around. The library and librarians are brilliant and a great resource and there is a lot of support for SPLD as well. As part of the BMBS their is at least 1 year required to train in Cornwall - many students actually find they really enjoy Truro and working/living in Cornwall but its worth being aware of when you apply to the course. I have found the Exeter BMBS course has prepared me well for practical skills and lots of interest in planetary health and diabetes genetics. There is less focus on Anatomy at Exeter (although the course is being changed to increase the amount of anatomy teaching).
The friendly environment and general vibe of the university has made my experience enjoyable. There is always something to do on campus which brings excitement into everyday life. The info hub has been incredibly useful at answering any and all queries that I have had.
Exeter university has a beautiful campus lots of scenic views and high quality facilities, study spaces are endless and modern, there is a nice buzz around these areas. one drawback of campus is how far it is from town (a half an hour walk) however there is a bus which can be quite unreliable. The teaching here is to an extremely high standard which is reflected in the university's organisation systems swell as endless resources not only to develop your core bearings but to develop personal study and career skills. Mainstream lectures are of a high standard and recordings are extremely helpful however seeking out help for these modules can seem daunting due to lack of connection with the module conveyors - this is not an issue within the languages department however. the language department at Exeter is caring and committed to improving your skills, there are often smaller classes and a close connection with your teacher, learning French has been one of my favourite parts of my course despite it not being part of my core modules. This leads me to another praise of Exeter which is its flexibility with the modules you can take, I chose to pick up French and am picking up another optional political module next semester which makes me feel in control of my learning and leads me to care more about how committed I am to the course, optional module opportunities also grow more each year you progress. In highly populated modules tutorials can feel unhelpful since the qualified module conveyor doesn't run the tutorial themselves and its often a PhD student however there are many talented module assistants - tutorial effectiveness also depends on contributions from other students which can be inconsistent. A considerable strength of Exeter university in my case was the option to pursue a BSc instead of a BA, this meant I was able to have social data as part of my core modules in first year and as my degree progresses I will enhance my skillset through this, the weekly labs for my social data module were extremely effective alongside weekly lectures, I found both my module and lab conveyer extremely passionate about helping their students grasp key skills which was so motivational and I felt extremely supported for this module I would definitely recommend making a BSc conversion for humanity degrees if available. Ulitmately I dont regret my degree choice at Exeter, there's an extremely high academic standard and motivation among students to succeed is high creating a strong work ethic among most students, I feel I have been pushed and dont find the work really easy which I think is extremely important for academic progress, I would absolutely recommend this university and particularly my course to any prospective students and I advise in advance to check your core modules closely when applying as well as checking out what optional modules you can take.
A lot of study spaces on campus so that helps with staying motivated and the student guild is constantly organising free events on campus that are always fun to attend
Considerations for mature students with children etc regarding timetable. I was able to make it work but it was a lot of hassle. At least one optional module should only fall between school hours as a back up.
Lots of trees - campus is very pretty. Very close to Exmouth beach
The standard of teaching is quite amazing, with the staff making it easy to understand no matter what level of knowledge the student has. Staff is very engaged which makes it a better learning experience. Administration could be improved as there are a lot of emails that are sent that may not be relevant to everyone which makes it harder to find emails of importance.
It’s a really safe campus with very friendly staff and everything is very easy to navigate. Wouldn’t say it’s great for night life but has a very cozy pub and live music vibe.
Great - the green space and community feel Improvement - professor/student relations
There’s always events going on so the university feels alive Facilities like the market, library, and laboratories are state of the art and make student living and learning much easier
Great place
Beautiful place to study. St Luke's campus is gorgeous. I absolutely adore the 24/7 library as it makes studying so easy at all times of the week. The uni accomodation is a little bog standard. However the student support and encouragement in socials is great
Exeter is a great place to study - the campus is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful green spaces everywhere. The student accommodation is of a really high standard, and my professors and tutors are really friendly and keen to help. The student guild are also really active; there’s loads of great societies to join and great guidance available. The library is quite small however with not many computer spaces for students without laptops, and the access team (who deal with academic queries) are very slow at responding (and sometimes won’t respond at all).
18-24 years
First gen student
Best - location is ideal for my course since there is lots of accessible geology in Cornwall. Improvements - more student events could be organised by the SU
It's a great place to study because of the campus and the facilities that are available, such as the library and cafes.
I think the campus and uni is great it has great facilities, lots of places to eat and study and I love my course. However I think the uni need to do more to support students on their years abroad
The community of students is really fab and welcoming. The professors are really helpful and teaching is intriguing. Student support is great, epically the technology sector, which I have made use of a lot.
I think the lectures are very insightful
There are so many facilities all around campus, such as the 3-level library, cafes, Starbucks, and Pret which makes the campus a convenient and comfortable place to study, socialise, and spend time between lectures. I also like how there are millions of societies to choose from, which is a great place to socialise and find friends with the same hobbies and interests as you. What I don't like about uni is how busy the library gets, even with 3 floors of a study space, its always jam-packed with no seats left so its difficult to find a nice study space. What I also found hard during my uni experience so far is managing money, as during my last week before we break up for christmas, i was living off 5 pounds for that week, which was not good. What makes a great place to study - is that the lighting must be dim, but not too dark yk so its not bright to the point its blinding you, there needs to be sockets all around, a water fountain, vending machines, coffee shops/marketplace near by for snacks, comfy chairs and a big desk to work on.
4.3
The best aspects of my university experience has definitely been the societies, and all the amazing study spaces I have access to. The worst aspect of my experience has been in regards to coursework and requesting help from lecturers, as the specifications are often vague and the answers received contradictory.
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It's definitely a bit too pricey for what it is, and the WiFi is always on the fritz and often it's hard to connect (particularly on the weekend).