Hear from our students
Our current students and graduates can tell you what it’s like to study at St Marys. Find out what they enjoyed most!
Montel is a stage and screen actor, as well as an award-winning writer, director and facilitator based in London. He’s worked alongside famous household names for shows on the BBC, CBS, and Sky, including Daniel Mays and Stephen Graham.
"All our teachers were very knowledgeable and had industry experience, whether in writing, directing, acting, or producing. That was so helpful because a lot of people at other universities graduate without actually knowing what it takes to be in this business, but St Mary's made sure we were prepared. The teachers have a good one-to-one personal connection with their students too, which was very beneficial."
“Quite a few people from my family have gone to St Mary’s including my mum and brother, so it always just felt like a natural continuation and something that's always been here for me. I know in some universities you're in a lecture full of hundreds of people, but here it’s not like that. I don't feel like I'm just a name in the crowd.”
“There’s such a friendly and personal aspect to studying here - my lecturers know who I am, what my work is like, and what I need. I walked in on my very first day and knew I’d made the right decision.”
“I love that because our classes aren't huge, the teachers get to know you as a person. They get to know what you're trying to achieve with the degree, and I feel like everyone is invested in you.”
“Even if the modules aren’t specific to your sport, the lecturers still try and make the classes relevant to you. They ask questions to find out more about you and your particular interests in the field, which is really nice.”
"One of my favourite things at St Mary’s – definitely, 110% – is the Unity Fast during Ramadan. Some of us come together to fast the day of Ramadan. It’s open to everyone, not just Muslims. And then we all have a giant feast. We break our fast together. You get to meet people you didn’t even know you went to uni with because people are so interested in learning about different cultures."
"Also, the open days. Oh my god! Half of the friends I made were off the Student Ambassador scheme, including friends I’ve made for life."
"Another thing: Summer Ball. Even though it happens every single year, it is never the same. There’s a whole new group of people and the vibe changes. It’s always great. Everybody just enjoys the music and the vibe. And because it’s on campus, it’s not hard to access. The Student Union makes that extremely easy for us."