Student review [#32518] for Politics and International Relations
at The University of Manchester

My experience at UoM was ultimately very mixed. The facilities and academic support you receive are outstanding. I was able to choose the modules that I felt I would most engage with and was also supported exceptionally well by my supervisor when I completed my dissertation. The negatives of the university from my time there focus primarily on the communication and pastoral support. After first year, I was given very little communication or guidance and at times I felt somewhat isolated. I also felt that the organisation of the university was somewhat underwhelming, and you were left to figure where events were happening or what was ongoing at the university on your own, which was challenging at times. I believe the academic aspect of UoM certainly vindicated my decision to study there, but the pastoral support received beyond first year leaves much to be desired.