Universtiy of Plymouth Reviews

Flexible working. Work life balance are words the University likes to use but it is impossible for I.T. staff to impliment. Staffing has been reduced to below the bone causing excessive work loads for those that remain.
Working more hours for no extra pay and taking time off just results in a bigger pile of ****\work to come back to.
Projects are inadequately resourced and if you show an interest in something you get that to do on top of your usual work.
Encouraged to use our personal vehicles for business use when they know we're not insured to do so.
Managers are favoring puting on a "Show of attendance" for their bosses over productivity. This has proved the last straw and many like me are leaving or have already left.

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bad faculty responses if they respond at all, plagiarism isn't taken seriously at all. overall a bad university.

Drake circus is good can shop get whatever u need or want and more x

Brilliant university; welcoming, modern and close to the museum, library and city centre.

I love it because my daughter Kat Penn like it so much and she is so happy to be there and she said it's the best university

Thoroughly enjoyed my time here, the academic and social experiences were both fantastic and the city centre location is the icing on the cake!

Love studying here. Love the city and the sorrounding area!! If youre into watersports this is the university for you. The university is also great if you enjoy marine biology, medical sciences or teaching

Plymouth university is one of the greatest University that everybody would like to study it one day in his life & I'm one of those students who dreams to taste the knowledges and creativity of Plymouth.

Spent one year here doing a postgraduate course. It's an OK university, facilities fine, lecturers fine, nothing brilliant but solid.

Plymouth is a great place to study and socialise alike. The University always encourages students to do their best, and there are support avenues to help everyone.

I came from a partner college and the experience has bit been easy, there are huge differences in between this two organizations. However, the University staff has helped getting used to a new environment and feel welcomed.

Great place to study for the area and the Uni. One of the friendliest campuses in the country.

Amazing staff, brilliant place to live and study. Computing & Games Development.

Great students and tutors. Really enjoy my time studying here. Gained so much knowledge. Library 24/7. So many cafes on the campus with the drinks and food.

Great university with great facilities. Very modern and airy interior, friendly staff.

WORST ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE, I WAS THERE DOING AN ENGINEERING COURSE. GRADUATED SEPTEMBER 2014. POOR QUALITY COURSE. I HAD LECTURERS THAT DIDN'T SPEAK CLEAR ENGLISH WHICH MADE LEARNING DIFFICULT. ESPECIALLY IN A MODULE CALLED MECH337.

LECTURERS HAVE POOR MARKING STRATEGIES, THERE WAS A POINT WHEN A LECTURER MENTIONED TO US THAT SOME OF US DESERVES A HIGHER MARK FOR COURSEWORK BUT HE CAN'T AWARD EVERYONE A HIGH MARK BECAUSE IT WILL BRING ATTENTION TO HIM FROM THE EXAM BOARD. WHY NOT GIVE PEOPLE THE MARKS THEY DESERVE?

I WOULD ADVICE ANYONE TO SEEK AN ALTERNATIVE TO PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY.

Personally haven't been to this University yet but through my lovely girlfriend Gracie Phillips who's a student says she is very fine with her Uni and it's the best. I hope to join one day and study a course . I love Plymouth

One of the most inhumane places to study Occupational Therapy.

Having studied here for nearly 3 years now, I can tell you that the university is a very comfortable and enjoyable place to be. Lectures on my course are interesting and well taught with extra help offered for more challenging topics to help us achieve the best possible grades we can. Student life is fun and easy going knowing that the shopping centre and further entertainment is just across the road. Whether it be sports/ the cinema/theatre or in the mood for getting groovy on the dance floor, everything is within walk-able distance. Not to mention, Plymouth Hoe is spectacular this time of year when the sun is shining; a brilliant place to go if you are in need of a break from study :) .

Google any news story about Plym uni and you'll see why people are face-palming

Plymouth has offered me the best opportunities. Not only has it provided exceptional teaching to further my studies of English Literature; the university have helped me to secure a part time job for my full three years of study, relevant More

"Expect the Unexpected"

Very bad experience studying here. (Studied Robotics Engineering)

Lecturers(few) being unfair, being equal and being hateful.

I had raised a complaint to the complaints office addressing the issue that I had faced regarding my results(which is against the university examination policy). Its been more than 3 months after the complaint had been placed and I haven't heard back from them(except the first acknowledgment email) and which is also against the university policy. They aren't replying to my emails at the same time.

This shows the nature of the complaint and the university who are not ready to show equality. I'll be taking this issue to a very next level.

I wouldn't recommend anybody to join this university unless you want to face similar issues.

WARNING "It's not just me who have faced this kind of issues."

Indeed PLYMOUTH is a very nice place filled with tradition, culture and nice people

Workshops are good or at least the ones in brunell

Ones in engineering seem more like a hobby workshop (excluding Electrical Engineering & Computers for Simulations there good)

Computer are i7 but the problem is the internal severs.

Some buildings have terrible moist levels, and overheated during winter.

Staff is good with questions and specialist equipment can be accessed, when going though a long process.

3D printing - Design / Architecture - overloaded and not properly extracted constantly under maintenance.

3D printing - Engineering - limited use by staff only not properly extracted either.

Now in my second year here studying Digital Art and Technology. I have my lectures in Roland Levinky so our lessons are always in nice and modern rooms. I really like how the university library is open 24 hours a day, plus there is always areas for quiet study. The university also offers some amazing opportunities for hobbies and sports which an incredible range of society's and groups. I currently run the photography society with my girlfriend and it's even more exciting running it. Going to uni is certainly a life changing experience and I'm glad I chose Plymouth for my journey.

I never should have come here. Just casually wasted 3 years and thousands of pounds...

Profeesional atmosphere for collaboration and synergize. Thank you university of Plymouth!

great atmosphere definitely a university to check out

Absolutely loved studying here, stayed on to do my masters degree too! Brilliant vibrant city and a really cool campus. The facilities are top notch, and my tutors were perfect, felt really supported during my studies. Really recommend it!

A brilliant university to study at that is close to everything you could want in Plymouth. The staff are really supportive and the courses are great.

very good university...my husband n my 2 children studied in this uni...

I am in my last year of my undergraduate degree at Plymouth University and have enjoyed my whole experience here. This university offers great support to students both academically and with employment opportunities. I am looking forward to complete my masters here next year.

Nice tiny city with a very nice University. Friendly people.
Good places to walk on the seaside with nice views.
Quiet and relaxed city. I have luck to have a fantastic sunshine weather.

not a good place
all about the money

Not a good university in my opinion. I originally applied for here and when applying found out I needed a Maths grade B to do the course (I have a grade C). I emailed them and rang them up to see if there was any chance I could get in however they said there was no chance. I applied for Portsmouth university instead and last Christmas (After I applied for Portsmouth) I got a letter through the post offering me a place at Plymouth... despite being rejected and told it wasn't possible. This Uni clearly doesn't give a damn about candidates and treats them very poorly by the means of messing them about! I'm happy I got into Portsmouth which is a much better University as it turns out! Much better equipment than we were shown at Plymouth and accommodation is of a much higher standard in Portsmouth! This should be a warning to all candidates! Don't apply to Plymouth unless you really have too; they could/will mess you about! Obviously I can't review the learning quality however being messed about before even joining the university means I have only given it 1 star.

I have been on a three year journey to achieve something that I did not think was possible I have become an Occupational Therapists. I like most of my peers already have Job offers from employers across the UK. I have made many great new friends, lecturers gave me time to talk, ask questions and the encouragement I needed to get through. The lectures are delivered in a range of teaching styles so something for everyone. Plymouth University is a great place to study with lots to do for every.

Amazing location but the uni is the worst. They force you to do ridiculous and pointless modules that everyone fails cus they don't make any sense

A good university with some areas of outstanding but from my personal experience of an Early Childhood course, some lecturers require more training and better communication on how to deliver certain lectures. Remember- you are only as good as your weakest link. Though most lecturers are Doctors of their subject and have many years valuable experience to bring to each module.

However through the Staff Student Liaison committee meetings, students and staff can sit down together and resolve any issues they have with the course as well as having an opportunity to provide feedback at the end of every academic year via National Student Survey.

How anyone can rate PU a 1 star when they have GHDs in the girls bathrooms in the SU is beyond me. I would recommend this university to anyone.

Read here, well-equipped, excellent teachers, convenient transportation, pleasant scenery

Enjoyed my time here, good student community, and my course is excellent. very pleased with it!

Plymouth University in itself has helped Plymouth to remain a vibrant city. Bringing money into the local economy and generally great students.

The teaching at the university is very good. However, lectures can be very confused due to poor timetabling.

Plymouth has become a great place to get a degree or postgraduate study.

Great university on a fantastic campus and location! I have really enjoyed my 4 years here studying Business Management.

As an undergrad at Plymouth University originally from London, my experience particularly in the Earth Sciences department was not particuarly great. Plymouth is arguably one of the most depressing cities to study in- hardly the coastal view advertised. In terms of cultural diversity- Plymouth has a long way to go- acquiring an 'odd' atmosphere. Post 4 years study and unfortunately I would not recommend. To add to that, if you belong to a minority ethnic group- please do not waste your time here instead you will find yourself unepectedly accused of some kind of academic offence and not treated fairly overall.

Fantastic university. Plymouth offers so much to students from all walks of life. Great atmosphere. Good sports facilities and the coast on your doorstep.