Big Student Survey 2025

Welcome!

Thank you for taking this survey.

Your responses will help us to find out more about the experiences you’ve had whilst at St Mary's University and how we can improve.

The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete, and as a thank you for your time you will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a top prize of a £300 voucher for a shop of your choice.

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* 1. Are you a...?

UK student

EU student

International student (outside of the EU)

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* 2. Are you currently a...?

Foundation year student

Undergraduate (1st year)

Undergraduate (2ndyear)

Undergraduate (3rd year)

Postgraduate Taught Student

Postgraduate Research Student

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* 3. Do you work alongside your studies?

Yes, up to 10 hours per week

Yes, between 10-20 hours per week

Yes, between 20-34 hours per week

Yes, more than 34 hours per week

Not working whilst studying

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* 4. Which School are you part of?

School of Education

School of Theology

School of Liberal and Creative Arts

School of Business & Communication

School of Law & Society

School of Sport, Exercise & Applied Sciences

School of Allied Health & Life Sciences

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* 5. Which best describes your living status?

Living in halls of residence

Living in student accommodation in the local area

Living in accommodation further afield

Commuting from home

No fixed abode

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* 6. How would you describe your gender identity?

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you describe your sexual orientation?

Heterosexual or Straight

Gay or Lesbian

Bisexual

Prefer not to say

Other sexual orientation (please specify)

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* 8. Which of these best describes your ethnicity?

Asian or Asian British

Black, Black British, Caribbean or African

Mixed or multiple ethnic groups

White

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How old are you?

Under 18

18-21

22-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Prefer not to say

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* 10. What is your faith/religion?

Christian

Muslim

Hindu

Jewish

Buddhist

Sikh

No religion

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Do you consider yourself to have a specific learning disability, other disability, impairment or long-term health condition?

Yes

Don't know

Prefer not to say