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Course Quality

4.29 / 5

Social Life

4.08 / 5

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History, Year 2

(5)·By Octavia D·History· Jul 2021
It was a really informative week, the university provided and catered for both social and academic needs. The university SU always had an event of some form happening, similarly the library had sessions to learn where to find course related books and how to work the uni library system. It was a great few weeks where you meet new course mates too! Their accommodation varies in sizes and price, the cheapest accommodation had been recently renovated so it didn't matter which accommodation you stayed in! Campus was so close to the halls that if you lived off campus it made absolutely no difference, it was a lovely student bubble/hub. The SU was great all day - morning or evening, a place to work during the day, or have an after lecture drink with friends and it had fab night events like an ‘all naughties Tuesday'! The library is massive and cosy to study, and had nice rooms to do group work in too. The SU gym was also brilliant and so affordable as a student with great classes running all day and night. There was a great balance of lecture, seminar and personal study. History is a heavy reading course so having a good work spilt was important! The lectures and seminars were also really engaging especially the seminars where it's smaller groups and more focused, you really get to know your lecturer and fellow degree students. It always had something going on like a great Bonfire Night at the Hoe or Xmas markets. The clubs are all in walking distance, there are greats walks around Plymouth like the Hoe and the Barbican. Everything is catered for students- everywhere has student discount and the accommodation village was a 5 minute walk to Drake Circus.
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That's a really comprehensive review, I'm sure it will be useful for prospective students to hear your insight! - thank you for your time to write that, and it's so nice to hear that you've enjoyed everything from UPSU to the library, and from the city to the Hoe!

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Dentistry, Graduate

(5)·By Simran C·Dentistry· Jul 2021
It was really fulfilled, plenty of ice breakers and fancy dress nights I had a studio in halls, because I just prefer to have my own space. It was well furnished and a large room, I thought it was quite expensive but then again halls generally are compared to student housing! The library is great! There are plenty of individual and group study spaces. The classrooms are all well equipped. The SU is probably the best, the nights they plan as well of the activities have always been memorable Our course is practical from the get go. We have one of the most interactive courses. During COVID this has still been maintained where possible Plymouth has developed a lot since my first year. There have been more bars and restaurants that have opened, and more clubs. It's also so close to the sea which is great during the summer months
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Thanks for your review and it's great to hear how much you've enjoyed studying here and that you think we've maintained our standards throughout the Pandemic!

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Nursing, Year 1

(5)·By Lydia H·Nursing· Oct 2018
At My Uni I feel safe and secure. I love the staff they are all so nice and understanding if something is wrong. Always there to help.
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Design, Year 2

(5)·By Tegan T·Design· Jul 2021
Amazing, best time I've ever had, so many opportunities to meet new people ! Really great accommodation, staff are amazing and fix any problems very quickly Don't use the library very often but seems amazing, studios and workspaces are always kept clean and tidy and student union is really nice too Really good course as the not many lectures they are mainly studio time/1-1 teaching Really like city life. Everything is so convenient
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Nursing, Year 1

(5)·By Alexandra H·Nursing· Oct 2018
Incredible! New friends, love my course, my lecturers are brilliant and being in a new city is so exciting and refreshing!
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Thanks for your lovely feedback - it's really great to hear!

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Dentistry,

(5)·By Maisie H·Dentistry· Mar 2019
Have not gone yet but will be starting in September. Have booked Mary Newman accomodation which seems new, clean and large. Have not attended yet. Have not attended yet. I love city life as I have always lived in a large city (Cardiff). It is great as you can walk down the street and grab food/everything is so busy.. Have not attended yet
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Psychology, Year 3

(5)·By Sarah M·Psychology· Oct 2018
While at university I've had some really good nights out everything is close to the campus and there's a really good underground music scene in Plymouth. The lecturers are great most are funny and easy to listen too. The uni offer ebooks which I'm told isn't available at other unis and they use panopto so you can catch up at home. Big range of societies although I've not been involved in any. A good uni overall
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History, Year 2

(5)·By Octavia D·History· Jul 2021
It was a really informative week, the university provided and catered for both social and academic needs. The university SU always had an event of some form happening, similarly the library had sessions to learn where to find course related books and how to work the uni library system. It was a great few weeks where you meet new course mates too! Their accommodation varies in sizes and price, the cheapest accommodation had been recently renovated so it didn't matter which accommodation you stayed in! Campus was so close to the halls that if you lived off campus it made absolutely no difference, it was a lovely student bubble/hub. The SU was great all day - morning or evening, a place to work during the day, or have an after lecture drink with friends and it had fab night events like an ‘all naughties Tuesday'! The library is massive and cosy to study, and had nice rooms to do group work in too. The SU gym was also brilliant and so affordable as a student with great classes running all day and night. There was a great balance of lecture, seminar and personal study. History is a heavy reading course so having a good work spilt was important! The lectures and seminars were also really engaging especially the seminars where it's smaller groups and more focused, you really get to know your lecturer and fellow degree students. It always had something going on like a great Bonfire Night at the Hoe or Xmas markets. The clubs are all in walking distance, there are greats walks around Plymouth like the Hoe and the Barbican. Everything is catered for students- everywhere has student discount and the accommodation village was a 5 minute walk to Drake Circus.
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That's a really comprehensive review, I'm sure it will be useful for prospective students to hear your insight! - thank you for your time to write that, and it's so nice to hear that you've enjoyed everything from UPSU to the library, and from the city to the Hoe!

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Education, Year 2

(5)·By Alice J·Education / Teacher Training· Oct 2018
I have loved my university experi nice, it has been amazing and I will never forget it. It has built me as a person in many different ways but it has also been very very difficult and there have been times when I have really struggled! My course is great and challenging
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Other Subjects Allied To Medicine, Year 1

(5)·By Jeannette N·Medicine · Oct 2018
Lecturers are very enthusiastic when it comes to providing extra support to students, anytime when they are available. You can leave them personal emails if you want to remain anonym, or you can ask your query on a discussion board so other students would be able to see it. The laximum time they take before replying to any query is 24 hrs. Night life is amazing. The university is located right in the city centre, so students live around the city centre which is good thing as the furthest nightclub is located at 20 min walk from the university. There are different type of nightclubs, closing times vary from 4am to 6am, it all depends on what type of student you are. The library was recently renovated and it is amazing, open 24/7 with a cafe available
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Biological sciences, Year 4 Plus

(5)·By Laura P·Biology· Oct 2018
So far my experience with Plymouth University is amazing. The campus is great, lecturers are great, and I couldn't wish for a better place to do my masters.
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So happy to hear that Laura - Thanks!