Student review [#24311] for Economics
at University of Essex

I studied an MA in Economics, an interesting course. The course was challenging, enjoyable and thought-provoking. It enabled me to look at the world from a different perspective. It is definitely a course I would recommend to others interested in economics without a background in that area. The lecturers were kind, pleasant and approachable. They ensured that we understood the material before moving forward. They encouraged questions and made lessons interactive. It was of great pride to be taught by lecturers who are renowned worldwide.

Having prior degrees, I have had the privilege of using other university libraries, however, I was particularly fond of the Essex university library (Yes I actually did study lol). The librarians offered an uncommon seminar to postgraduate students, addressing how to identify valid papers that are pertinent to your dissertation. Furthermore, we were able to book meetings on a one to one basis in which a particular librarian was dedicated to a school and helped in finding papers that can be used for your dissertation. The assistance in research was of great help when writing the dissertation. The social life of the university was rich. Students were friendly and the atmosphere was warm. The highlight for me, in particular, was meeting and interacting with students from all over the world. This was enjoyable, intriguing and eye-opening. Rubbing minds with people from different cultures, different perspectives and different mindsets was an unforgettable experience.

The downside was the timetable schedule, the changes could be sudden and living off-campus, last-minute changes were incredibly inconveniencing. In addition, locating the rooms for lectures is not the easiest of tasks. The university has unique geography and layout that requires time to familiarise yourself with. For a student studying for multiple years, this is not much of an issue however, for a single year master’s student, by the time you’re accustomed to the layout, it’s time to graduate. Nonetheless, as I mentioned previously, both students and staff alike are approachable and willing to help when needed. This does alleviate the difficulty.

In conclusion, I would definitely recommend the university and the course to other prospective students.