University of Exeter (E84) - Which? University

Exeter is a top university, combining world leading research with some of the highest levels of student satisfaction in the country. We've really invested in buildings and facilities over the last few years, with the showpiece building, The Forum, being opened by the Queen. JK Rowling studied in Exeter and based many elements of Harry Potter on our traditions and buildings...
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University of Exeter

University of Exeter Students' Guild

What students say about this university

1317 comments (332 students)

- The downside
  
  I think the course has too many people
  
  2016, 2nd year, Ecology
  
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- Nightlife
  
  It is completely student dominated unlike cities so when you are out you know you are out with fellow students which means...
  
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  2016, 1st year, History By Period Not Elsewhere Classified
  
  Nightlife
  
  It is completely student dominated unlike cities so when you are out you know you are out with fellow students which means clubs cater to that, there is some sort of night on every night at various different clubs. There arent a huge array of clubs, dont expect the nightlife of a big city or the low drink prices but its better than most.
  
  2016, 1st year, History By Period Not Elsewhere Classified
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- Sport
  
  Newly built gym, very well equipped. Good pitches for football/ rugby/ hockey
  
  2014, 2nd year, Business Studies Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Academic Experience
  
  The amount of teaching we have a week is between 12 and 16 hours. Its generally relatively laid back, but obviously as long as...
  
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  2013, 1st year, Applied Economics
  
  Academic Experience
  
  The amount of teaching we have a week is between 12 and 16 hours. Its generally relatively laid back, but obviously as long as you attend your lectures you will do well. My course is challenging and this year has been relatively difficult, but I have enjoyed my course so far. Even if you don't, see it through because in year two you have much more choice on what modules you can do. There are quite a large number of essays, I did about 10 and they are very different from 'school' essays. They are marked much harsher, and are quite difficult to get a first on. The exams are also much harder than what you would expect. You always receive good feedback from tutors about your work and how you are doing so you always know where you have gone wrong.
  
  2013, 1st year, Applied Economics
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- The downside
  
  Nightlife, prices for accommodation in campus, Politics department
  
  2013, 1st year, Political Economics
  
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- Everyday expenses
  
  There is a variety of shops, so you can always keep your budget down, joining clubs at the beginning of the year can get a bit...
  
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  2012, 2nd year, Mathematics
  
  Everyday expenses
  
  There is a variety of shops, so you can always keep your budget down, joining clubs at the beginning of the year can get a bit expensive as new students always want to join many clubs. Limit yourself to 1 or 2 and you will have time to go to them and not waste money
  
  2012, 2nd year, Mathematics
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How students describe this university

Source: Which? student survey

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.

Political

57%

MED

Sporty

82%

HIGH

Diverse local nightlife

47%

LOW

Creative

57%

MED

Varied union activities

75%

HIGH

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 96% MED

Average graduate salary £21.7k HIGH

Student score 85% HIGH

Overall student satisfaction

91%

of students are very or quite satisfied with this university

Number of students

21,670

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

80%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

54%

of students are female

Young / Mature

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

25%

of students here are from outside the UK

Student union satisfaction

79%

of students are very or quite satisfied with the student union

University images

The forum
The science labs
Streatham Campus by night
St Luke's campus
Student at work
Students on Cornwall Campus
Seminar
Students at play

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