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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at University of Essex

MA Theatre Directing

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Anna - February 2026

Lovely campus, but the technical support is not very good and often lectures are interrupted because of technical support. Also, there is not enough quiet meeting space for zoom calls as you cannot talk in the library and the pod is always unavailable. However, the staff on campus are lovely read full review

MFA Acting with Digital Media

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Nicole - February 2026

It’s a good school read full review

MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science)

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Mohammad Waleed - February 2026

Its very lively because there is always something going on. The SU makes sure to entertain students along with studies. However, even though my degree is technical and is supposed to teach me things practically, the content I study is mostly theoretical and outdated. read full review

MA Political Science

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Jose Gildardo - February 2026

It's a great uni going through tough times. read full review

MA Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (3 years)

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Lindsay - February 2026

Good course, great lecturers, good facilities.
Could improve the room availability and choices read full review

MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

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Anamika - February 2026

The opportunities and support in every way is something that truly stood out to me. The research at essex is mind blowing especially in the field of psychology. read full review

MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Lauren - February 2026

Studying at the University of Essex feels like being exactly where I’m meant to be. From the moment I arrived on campus, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Wivenhoe Park and the lake reflecting the trees, I felt a sense of calm and belonging. The campus isn’t just visually stunning; it creates an atmosphere where you can breathe, focus, and truly grow.

As someone who is neurodivergent, finding a university that understands and supports different ways of learning was incredibly important to me. Essex has gone above and beyond in providing accommodations that genuinely make a difference. Whether it’s tailored academic support, understanding lecturers, flexible learning adjustments, or access to helpful resources, I’ve felt seen rather than overlooked. The support hasn’t just made studying easier, it’s made learning empowering.

What truly makes Essex special, though, is the people. The community is warm, welcoming, and open-minded. I’ve met students and staff who are kind, patient, and genuinely invested in helping each other succeed. There’s a real culture of inclusion here, where differences are respected and celebrated.

For me, the University of Essex isn’t just a place to earn a degree. It’s a place where I can thrive academically, feel supported as a neurodivergent student, and enjoy the everyday beauty of campus life. It feels like home.

In terms of education itself, I think that staff need to remember that students come from all over the world and are exposed to different things and tools like software for example. SSo may spend sometime actually teaching the software for the first two lectures maybe especially when it comes to things like coding etc. read full review

MSc Environmental Futures with Climate Change

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Fernanda - February 2026

It’s a nice campus, it has very good lecturers
The food can improve read full review

MSc (by Dissertation) Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Melike - February 2026

While the university provides a great academic environment, financial support could be improved. It is quite challenging for international students to find suitable scholarships, as many have strict or complex eligibility criteria. Expanding scholarship opportunities and simplifying the application requirements would make higher education more accessible for international students. read full review

PhD Public Health

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Timea - February 2026

The best aspect of my university experience has been the academic environment. There is a real culture of intellectual curiosity, with access to seminars, workshops, and opportunities to collaborate with supervisors and peers across disciplines. This has made studying and researching here genuinely stimulating.

The resources for research are strong, but navigating them as a PhD student can be challenging. Understanding what benefits are available and filling out forms is often confusing and time-consuming.

On the research side, the landscape is rich, but accessing data and publishing findings often takes longer than expected. This can make planning projects and seeing progress frustrating at times. There doesn't seem to be any acknowledgements from universities on how this strongly affects research projects.

Improvement could come from clearer guidance for PhD students, particularly around benefits, administrative processes. More streamlined support for data access and research administration would also make a big difference.

Overall, despite these challenges, the university remains a stimulating place to study and grow as a researcher. With small improvements in administrative clarity and support, the experience could be even stronger. read full review
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