1,312 reviews for University of Southampton

too large classroom and not too much useful learning contents - many overlapping contents on different courses.

Lectures are recommended to be in person but recorded session is always available. On the third year, it's truly independent study as lectures hours are kept to minimum. You have plenty of time to work on things. Lecturer are keen to make contact even though there are over 200 student in my cohort.

For my course, the lecturers have been incredibly inspiring, demonstrating a genuine investment in our education. Their passion for teaching has truly enriched my learning journey. Additionally, the presence of peer leaders has proven to be invaluable, offering support in navigating both academic and personal challenges. One aspect of my course that I particularly appreciate is the flexibility it offers. While the majority of my lectures are conducted in class, the availability of recorded lectures on Blackboard ensures that I can review the material at my own pace, providing flexibility and accommodating any missed lectures. This feature has been very helpful in enhancing my understanding of the course material. The modules offered in my course are diverse and engaging. The ability to choose modules that align with my interests allows me to tailor my course to suit my preferences and goals. Additionally, the support provided by the careers team for placements, internships, and CV development has been invaluable in preparing me for future career opportunities. A highlight of my course has been the field trips to various companies, these are always interesting, insightful and fun. We also have weekly Coffee and Chats sessions, where students have the opportunity to engage with professionals on a variety of topics, allowing us to network and learn a lot from them. While my overall experience with my course has been positive, I must acknowledge the occasional disappointment of encountering a less dedicated seminarist or lecturer. These are rare cases but they do happen, however, I know this is something I would probably encounter at any other university.

Living at Wessex Lane Halls was a good experience, offering value for money. Despite opting for a standard shared bathroom, I found the accommodation to be comfortable and satisfactory. Living with six other individuals has not only enriched my social life but also forged strong bonds, turning my flatmates into my closest friends. One of the standout features of Wessex Lane Halls is the vibrant community it fosters. With a large number of residents, there was always someone new to meet and interact with. The Boiler House, with its pool table, was a popular spot for socializing. The amenities provided, such as free laundry services and a one-year bus pass, were immensely convenient and greatly appreciated. However, it's important to acknowledge some drawbacks of living there. The distance from the city centre can be inconvenient for those who prefer easy access to the shopping centre or clubs. But it is quite close to the main university campus (Highfield). The occasional issue with the wifi was also a minor inconvenience. While this hasn't significantly detracted from my overall experience, it's an aspect that could be improved upon. Despite these drawbacks, I enjoyed my time at Wessex Lane Halls. The sense of safety and security provided, along with the helpfulness of the reception staff, contributed to a positive living environment.

Some of the professors are really helpful but some are just teaching us by directly reading from the slides and not giving any extra information or help. They should consider changing some professors.

Its the same that I shared earlier that I was allocated a very bad flat and even after requesting a change because I was begin to feel secluded the students hub refused to help me any furthur saying now they cannot do anything. For this reason only I will now consider doing my MBA from a different University. Please do not fall into this halls sham. It is like a sofisticated segregation of students. I have seen this by my own eyes that in City gateway, the halls was specifically assigned for Asians and the local nationals were all allocated in the Glen Eyre/Wessex Lane. I have toured various UK Universites but still have not seen such blatant segregation. I was told that this University would be diversed in various cultures yet I am the only Indian in my Course and also there are no British nationals in my course like not a single one, all of them are different Asian. I feel so out of place.

reasonably good structure, - a key thign that would help/is helpful is likely organising the lessons so that students dont have to come into uni too often if not needed, and to have lessons at times out of peak-traffic times, but it all has worked fine.

all of my course is in person, unless the lecturer is unable to make it where they will do it online if they can and give us enough notice. sometimes i think i don’t have enough hours

i pay just under 190 a week for my halls, and there’s a few stains in my carpet and out kitchen is quite old. but i get free heating and water and the bed is very comfy

I really like the course content. However I’d like more contact time and support

Love my halls! Location couldn’t be better, very quick and safe managers who fix things very quickly. Would chose these halls again

Most lectures delivered in-person, and most lecturers are very friendly and supportive. Every student has a personal academic tutor during the first and second years to seek advices related to their academic or personal life.

The room is very small and the facilities are quite old, but there is 24 hours receptionist and security. The location is quite far away from the main campus but close to the supermarkets so it is alright.

In introduction to management and introduction to marketing I found the knowledge impractical and kinda useless. The assessment turn out to be different than what we learnt.

The course has some very interesting content (if you like physics) but it does vary and sometimes seems needlessly complex. There are also very boring module especially in first year. The lecturers vary quite a lot; some are very engaging and make the physics more interesting while others will just read off the slides. I personally haven't heard anything from the uni about internships or placements but the information is around on the website (I think) you just have to find it yourself. The absolute worst part of the course is the lab sessions. They made me completely miserable in first year. They were boring, stressful, had no structure and the demonstrators disappeared after half an hour leaving nobody to ask for help. They improved the lab modules when I went into second year (after years of complaints I assume) which was much better but still very tedious and exhausting. I very much enjoyed the computing modules we did in first and second year because although I'd done coding before I hadn't used python and it's libraries like matplotlib.

The location was very good for getting to the Highfield campus but was a pain when I needed to go to the shops as there's none close by. It's nice enough with a pretty little wooded area and a small stream. I had the cheapest room option and it was pretty good we had three bathrooms between seven people and two kitchen sinks. I wish the kitchen had been bigger though as we often didn't have enough counter space or spots on the hob. I think they've changed the laundry system now but when I was there it was awful. It was circuit laundry and it only washed your clothes when it felt like it and often left them sopping wet which even the pathetic dryers couldn't fix. Half the time they were completely broken and didn't even turn on. There's a bbq space available and a big hall where the dodgeball society plays. It's an overall nice place despite some of the buildings being very old.