Career focused inspirations, alongside a need to pursue passions, are the key reason for study.
54%
To boost my employment prospects
52%
To pursue a subject I am passionate about
41%
As a requirement to enter a specific profession or career
Career development and pursuing interests are of paramount importance to respondents.
40%
Challenge myself intellectually
34%
Arrive at a career that I am passionate about
37%
Develop / learn more skills for my career
of students agree that they are happy with their overall university experience at UWE Bristol.
UNDER 21S
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Gain independence
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Meet new friends
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Have fun / enjoy myself
-
Develop or learn new skills for life
22+
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Develop / learn new skills for my career
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Challenge myself intellectually
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Explore a chosen subject in more depth
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Do something worthwile / make a difference
FINANCES
Students feel particularly unsupported with managing finances.
BELONGING
Overall, course communities provide the highest sense of belonging.
43%
Timetabling
32%
Part-time job
32%
Don't know anyone else taking part
28%
Nervous about trying new things
55%
Keeping up with the workload
40%
Assignments and exams
39%
Having enough money to get by
38%
Understanding how to improve my academic performance
-
Student welfare (non-academic advice / support) 14%
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Representing students' interests (e.g. in University decisions) 12%
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Saving students money 10%
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Student community (bringing students together) 10%
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Careers and employability support (preparing students for work) 8%
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Academic advice / support (programme-related) 6%
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Entertainment and events 6%
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Extra-curricular activities (clubs and societies, sports) 5%
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Holding the University to account 4%
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Personal skills / development opportunities (volunteering, skills workshops) 4%
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Promoting greener / more sustainable living 4%
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All others 15%
There is a lack of knowledge of what The Students' Union at UWE does for students
41%
Saving students money
35%
Representing students' interests
28%
Extra-curricular activities