This is the only problem with university. People choose their university according to where it stands in the rankings in the UK. It's only when you get there that you can come to the realisation that it's not all it's cracked up to be.
I attend what is considered a 'low-ranking' university - a new university.
Module plan at the beginning of the year with most of the assignments listed and guidance given for all of them, so you can work on them as and when in between lectures and during breaks/holidays. 24 turnaround for communication with lecturers. Appointments with personal tutors always available. Independent learning is given and readings up on Blackboard at least 48 hours beforehand.
Exam timetables are already up for this year. We have 80-90% of students saying they have access to lecturers/personal tutors and the same for having things explained if they are struggling.
No, it isn't the 'real' world. However, in the real world you are not paying 9k+. At university you are.