University of Essex (E70)

How students describe this university

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Creative

66%

MED

Political

66%

HIGH

Sporty

69%

MED

Varied union activities

71%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

52%

LOW

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

Average graduate salary £19.5k MED

% of graduates in work or further study 96% MED

Student satisfaction score 81% HIGH

Number of students

14,759

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

77%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

13%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

44%

of students are male

Young / Mature

15%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

29%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

519 comments (154 students)

- Course
  
  The course is great, needs some fine tuning but is enjoyable. As with any university course it can be very stressful at times...
  
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  2018, 1st year, Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Therapy
  
  Course
  
  The course is great, needs some fine tuning but is enjoyable. As with any university course it can be very stressful at times but is the best experience I’ve had!
  
  2018, 1st year, Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Therapy
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- Accomodation
  
  Great accommodation very spacious, can be noisy at times and had a few faults but very good overall.
  
  2018, 1st year, Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Therapy
  
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- Accomodation
  
  Went with the universities private letting agency who’s houses went up in early January, just finished the process and signed...
  
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  2018, 1st year, Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Therapy
  
  Accomodation
  
  Went with the universities private letting agency who’s houses went up in early January, just finished the process and signed the agreement ready for next year. Overall was a good service and managed to find a nice little house.
  
  2018, 1st year, Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Therapy
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- Support
  
  I have always worried about money even before University however I found working in and out of term time helped reduce this...
  
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  2018, 1st year, Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Therapy
  
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  I have always worried about money even before University however I found working in and out of term time helped reduce this stress.
  
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- Course
  
  My course is very diverse, I was able to pick and choose my modules so they suited me. I do 4 modules per term, with exams...
  
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  2018, 1st year, Biology Not Elsewhere Classified
  
  Course
  
  My course is very diverse, I was able to pick and choose my modules so they suited me. I do 4 modules per term, with exams after each term finishes. I have frequent contact hours with my tutor and several lab sessions both in the lab and field. Teacher staff are friendly, teaching methods vary from talking straight off the slides to having great discussions and getting everyone involved. Feedback is on a 4 week rotation, sometimes its early, sometimes late- it depends on the staff member.
  
  2018, 1st year, Biology Not Elsewhere Classified
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- Accomodation
  
  I am living with family.
  
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University of Essex

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