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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at University of Essex

MSc Tropical Marine Biology

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Lauren - February 2026

The facilities are updated, cared for and great to work with, the SU always has fun and helpful events on, and staff are informative and interesting to be taught by. Prices of food, etc., on campus can be a little pricey and sometimes it is complicated finding your way around the buildings, even with Find Your Way. read full review

MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Thomas - February 2026

The university is local and has improved commuting student experience, however it is clear that the university is struggling with funding as there is a few areas that need repair and makes the university feel unfinished/unrefined read full review

MA Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (3 years)

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

M - February 2026

Essex Uni has a very supportive staff and community, particularly the Students Support Services and Student Union. There are lots of places on campus to study and socialise, there’s a very chilled vibe, comfortable atmosphere and community.

Some improvements could include making transport from the station to campus easier such as having a regular uni bus as the campus is very hilly if you do not drive getting from the nearest station to campus involves relying on unreliable buses. read full review

PhD Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Penelope - February 2026

The classrooms are generally bright and airy. The campus has a lot of green space and lakes which are great for breaks and to reset your mental health. read full review

MA Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (3 years)

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Matthew - February 2026

The food: expensive and would love more vegan/gluten free options read full review

MSc - Human Resource Management

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Bruno - February 2026

Honestly I feel like professors could help students a bit more read full review

PhD Criminology

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Kerry - February 2026

The campus feels safe and is clean and a nice place to study and work from. Whilst there are some serious issues at the moment surrounding financial strain, staff redundancies, and the need for strikes - the university remains a nice place for the student experience. read full review

PhD Mathematics

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Ariel - February 2026

Education, the people you will meet and the SU are fantastic here and well worth it. University management however, is not, your studies may be at risk with staff being made redundant. Do with that what you will read full review

MSc (by Dissertation) Computer Science

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Shanai - February 2026

Nothing read full review

LLM International Law

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Aimee - February 2026

Aside from the labour strike happening due to the closing of one campus, life at Essex has been really great. All the lecturers and administration staff are just wonderful people. They are always willing to help you with any issue you may encounter during your stay. read full review
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