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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at University of Essex

Best aspects:
Great academic exposure, diverse environment, and supportive learning system that helped me grow personally and professionally.

Worst aspects:
High workload, financial pressure as an international student, and sometimes slow administrative or support responses. read full review

PhD Sport and Exercise Science

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Student Reviewer - February 2026

The sport science programmes are fantastic. Lots of available equipment and experienced staff.
Everything on campus is over-priced; food, accommodation, etc shouldn't cost so much. read full review

MSc Psychology

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Sharin - February 2026

An amazing experience overall, good for students who wish to explore who they are independently and the students union always have something going on at a daily so you’re never really bored! read full review
I love the staff at the University of Essex and the opportunities they have provided me have been outstanding. The support has been wonderful. I do feel that the location is sadly quite far out, and the buildings look quite old. Tthe character and spirit here though is wonderful! read full review

PhD Law

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Pathmashini - February 2026

Very positive and supportive read full review

MA Criminology

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Tasfia - February 2026

Thought it was a top notch uni. But it seems like it has it's flaws considering the fact that are closing down one of it's campuses and staffs are getting docked. read full review

MSc Biotechnology

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Student Reviewer - February 2026

It has a beautiful campus , alot of diversity . But some sectors need a lot of improvements. For example the course that I am studying in is different from what was expected , I am not learning much rather I think I learned alot of major things during my undergrad. The material isn’t well explained especially for coursework and assignments. The university should host big career fairs where there should be opportunities for each department . They should align us with industries or organisations they have affiliation with so that we can easily secure jobs after graduating. But over all , we meet a lot of new people because of the diversity and learn alot from them , it has advanced laboratories and great research opportunities. read full review

MSc Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Deepanshi - February 2026

It’s just amazing university read full review

PhD Childhood Studies

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Dawn Mariat - February 2026

Great university and department experience! I am a proud alumnus of 2023, who came back to pursue PhD dreams, and that proves the worth!

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