University of Essex
Colchester | East of England


UCAS code: E70
Source: University of Essex
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Creative
66%
MEDPolitical
67%
HIGHSporty
68%
MEDVaried union activities
73%
MEDDiverse local nightlife
54%
LOWNumber of students
15,600students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
77%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
5%of students are part-time
Male / Female
48%of students are male
Young / Mature
18%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
27%of students here are from outside the UK
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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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Accommodation
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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Accommodation
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
Accommodation
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
Support
I have always worried about money even before University however I found working in and out of term time helped reduce this stress.
2018, 1st year, Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Therapy
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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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Accommodation
I am living with family.
2018, 1st year, Biology Not Elsewhere Classified
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