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Political Town Campus Rural By the sea

UCAS code: E70

Founded in 1964, we’ve spent 60 years encouraging boldness, bravery and ensuring an Essex education is accessible to all. You’ll feel this Essex Spirit across our campuses.

We’re proud of our students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend university, which is why we’re committed to supporting them; from cost-of-living support including bursaries, to career guidance that lasts a lifetime.
Source: University of Essex

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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

67%

HIGH

Sporty

68%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

54%

LOW

Varied union activities

73%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
Average graduate salary £19.5k MED
% of graduates in work or further study 96% MED
Student satisfaction score 77%

Number of students

18,120

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

70%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

4%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

45%

of students are male

Young / Mature

23%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

25%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

201 comments (58 students)
    • Course

      Very well organised, very detailed and well structured

      2023, 2nd year student, Sports Therapy

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    • Facilities

      Exceptional sports facilities. The best there is to offer. On-campus stores and foot outlets are very good as well

      2023, 2nd year student, Sports Therapy

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    • Finances

      Cost of living has increased. Student accommodation prices will be increased next year so are less appealing than a house share

      2023, 2nd year student, Sports Therapy

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    • Student Union

      Exceptional

      2023, 2nd year student, Sports Therapy

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    • Support

      Always available to help you, including the 24/7 Night-life service to help people

      2023, 2nd year student, Sports Therapy

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    • Facilities

      Could have more facilities

      2023, Foundation year student, Psychology

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