Tathagata Ganguly Review at University Of Surrey [SURREY UNI], Guildford | Collegedunia

The Bangor experience!

8.7
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Academic
10.0
Accommodation
8.0
Faculty
10.0
Infrastructure
8.0
Social Life
10.0
Placement
6.0
Tathagata Ganguly
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025(Enrolled 2019)

Course Curriculum

10

  • I applied with my own research proposal so there was no course syllabus as such, but I definitely attended a lot of academic workshops on research skills and gained teaching and marking experience as a doctoral researcher.
  • My personal tutor and supervisor were also very helpful and responded promptly to all queries and supported me whenever needed.

Admission Experience

  • It is located in a very beautiful area in North Wales, between the mountains and the sea. If someone loves the great outdoors, Bangor would be an ideal choice. Moreover, I got scholarships in the form of tuition fee waivers from the University, and also I was familiar with the University before as I did a master's degree before progressing into a PhD. Application and admission processes are completely online and very straightforward. Bangor is mainly a student city and also very safe compared to other areas.
  • IELTS 6.5 as required by the University, my IELTS score was 7.0

Faculty

10

  • Professors and staff members are very approachable- they respond to anything usually fast; however, if they are busy, it can take a few days. I would be always grateful to my supervisors and my personal tutor, who had an incredible impact on my academic and personal growth.

Campus Life

8

  • Plenty of clubs and societies, including cultural societies and those specific to certain interests (such as gaming, music, and arts), and academic (geography, business, and herpetology). Sports clubs not only included specific sports but also options for outdoor enthusiasts like the mountain walking club.
  • There is a main library, which is usually open until late evening, and other student spaces which are open 24/7 for students to work in. Sports facilities include multiple fields, indoor spaces, and a gym (membership included if living in student halls).

Part Time Jobs

  • The minimum wage in the UK is around £12 currently, which students usually can earn on an hourly basis. The usual process of application includes job boards such as Indeed (which can be very competitive) but also a lot of students find jobs through networking (asking friends, etc.). International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week as students.
  • I, as a doctoral student, was involved in teaching, marking and other paid roles such as workshop facilitation – often not continuous, but something tends to come up. Students who are proactive usually tend to secure something quickly. Volunteering experiences help a lot as well in boosting the CV, and there are plenty of volunteering opportunities available, both within and outside the University.

Placement

6

  • I'm unaware of exact percentages, but the majority of graduating students tend to find something within 6 months. Salary ranges can differ largely, from £23000 a year to more than £45000 a year.
  • There are job fairs happening occasionally on campus where it is possible to talk to various employers and hand over CVs. There is an employability office at the University which organises various seminars and also helps with CVs, cover letters, interviews, etc. Networking plays a big role too – knowing and connecting with more people in person helps in finding a job quicker.

Accommodation

Off Campus
8

  • I lived in private accommodation throughout my PhD and found them using Bangor Student Pad and friends who lived there before. The monthly rent, including all bills, can range from £350 for a room in a shared house to over £700 for studio flats.

Exams

  • IELTS, Statement of purpose, References, CV, Research Proposal (for Research degrees)

Fees

  • £25500 is the fee