What do new students think of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø? The results are in
17 January 2018
More than 7,700 students took part in the 2017 New to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø survey, meaning Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø finished on a response rate of 37%, up from 25% in 2016.
Overall, 87% of new students feel welcome and part of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø community, and 93% are satisfied with their overall arrival experience here.
The responses show that Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø's reputation and location are the top reasons why students choose to study here, although the cost of living in London and tuition fees are cited as the main reasons why students might have decided not to take up their place at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.
Departmental welcomes
95% of new students who responded agreed that staff in their department had made them feel welcome, although only 73% agreed that module selection was straightforward.
Awareness of support services has improved, with 72% of new students aware of how to access wellbeing, mental health or psychological support services if they need to, compared to 60% in 2016. While 71% of new students know how to access disability support services, an 11% increase from 2016.
New to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø was designed by the Office of the Vice-Provost Education after extensive consultation across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø. Over 21,000 students were surveyed in November and December 2017, with 38% of undergraduates, 36% of postgraduate taught students and 46% of postgraduate research students responding to the survey.
Make your voice heard
Rachel Heatley, Acting Head of Student Engagement said, "We are delighted to see so many new students sharing their views - the survey gives new students a platform to share their arrival experience at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø, what went well and what needs improvement. The Student Engagement team is now doing further analysis of the data and we will share the results across the university later this term, so we can continue to make Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø education even better."
The winner of the New to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø survey £500 cash prize draw wasÌýKristyna Skriczka, from the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Institute of Education who is studying an MA in Sociology of Childhood and Children's Rights. The 250 winners of £10 Amazon vouchers have been sent an email to notify them how to claim their voucher.
Taking part in a survey is only one of the ways to make your voice heard and help to drive change at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.Ìý If you are interested in finding out more about the ways to make the most of your Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø experience, why not go along to the You Shape Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Fair on Tuesday 30 Jan from 12-3pm in the South Cloisters?
You can explore the opportunities on offer, as well as find out how you can develop new skills and make a difference at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø. There will be lots of useful information, fun activities, and free refreshments and merchandise on offer.
Student Engagement team, Office of the Vice-Provost (Education and Student Affairs)