Royal Agricultural University

Overall

The RAU offered a great course with help readily available. They offered flexible learning due to covid-19 with lectures being recorded or optionally online throughout. The uni experience is different but definitely in a positive way. You have friendships across all years at the university which is unique rather than just course/ society friend groups. The social life is also great with a lot to offer.

2023, Graduate, Real Estate

Student Union

The SU didn’t run the bar but it did organise bi fb events throughout the year. I do feel this made us miss out on nightlife based events such as themed nights and deals at the bar

2023, Graduate, Real Estate

Support

Due to covid affecting my time of study at uni, staff members and members of the SU were always happy to talk. There was also support groups and sessions offered out should you need to access it.

2023, Graduate, Real Estate

Course

The timetable allowed you time for independent study. The quality of teaching and feedback was poor especially when giving back assignments. I asked for an extension on an assignment as I’d had a severe anxiety attack the week before and it was denied so I ended up having to hand in a half completed assignment but somehow still managed to pass whereas my friend who had met all the points on the brief was failed. Many lectures were cancelled and it was almost impossible to communicate with tutors outside of teaching hours.

2023, 2nd year student, Veterinary Nursing

Facilities

The accommodation was shocking to say the least. I was in the main over 18 block where the majority of the students were at BTEC level and the facilities were appalling. My boyfriend’s room flooded as a result of the university refusing to take any action against complaints and they still charged him rent for a room he couldn’t stay in so he had to share a room with me. The cafeteria food was overpriced and disgusting. The library however was wonderful but closed at five on a Friday and remained shut during weekends.

2023, 2nd year student, Veterinary Nursing

Student Union

There’s a student union bar that’s closed Fridays and Saturday nights. The social clubs are limited. If you want a good night out you have to go into the city centre.

2023, 2nd year student, Veterinary Nursing