I think more social aspects to it would be a lot better for students.

my course is all in uni

The union is good; very big but not amazingly cheap although they do have good offers sometimes. There are a couple of other bars too and then you can go off campus and get the last bus or a taxi back. If you go out lots you still make time for work, you just may not get that much sleep! There are many clubs and societies (too many to list) and wednesday afternoons is kept free for sport.