Linguistics degrees

The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

The campus itself is really lovely and green, and it just feels like a really safe and open space to live. The library is also amazing, with so many study spaces, both silent and group spaces. It could be improved by security and the wardens taking issues more seriously, as the slowness of security meant that flat issues were not resolved quick enough.

Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

The supervisors, Phd office, students and the university itself have been wonderfully supportive. It is easy to criticise minor issues or those beyond the universities control, but overall it is just a great place to be and study. The Students Union could improve the way it deals with people as I did not find them particularly supportive, but then maybe I caught them on a bad day. I will still give them 4 stars since they mean well.

What makes it a great place to study: Many study places, great teachers, good learning environment What can improve: 1. faith space especially for Muslim we have to pray 5 times a day, the prayer space is not in every building and walking from one building to another takes time. The wudhu space is also only available in Manchester Museum, so we have to use the public washroom to make wudhu 2. The study space, there are many plugs that are not working either in Main Library and Alan Gilbert Learning Commons (not sure about other places), so I hope it’ll get fixed 3. So many websites, I hope there’ll be one integrated space that student can check everything without having to jump from one website to another

Great buildings and location with great transport links to major cities. Being taught by people who are the best in that field and being able to contribute to their research at an early time in your studies. The tutorial system with very few people in classes making learning much more interactive.

Best: well-rounded, educated lecturers that are enthusiastic about contributing to our learning; lots of societies providing opportunities Worst: assessors for written assignments and PBL tutors tend to not give a level playing field for marking/educating - we don't get taught exactly the same things as the rest of our cohort, it is tutor dependent (PBL, clinical skills, etc)

It’s an amazing location, with a great social atmosphere, particularly at the students union with lots of societies to get involved in. Sometimes I think there is too much online learning and not enough support.

Due to the recent budget cuts, staff cuts and strikes throughout my student life it has often left me and other students with a sense of dispare as we might not be getting the best support with the education. I feel like there could be better integration opportunities for postgrad students too - it often feels like a very disconnected community of people doing PhDs.

UU is one of the most welcoming and diverse universities, with friendly staff and ways to learn — a place to develop and improve self. It’s a great place because there’s always notified events and opportunities, for career and personal improvement with the means to do so. They provide a lot of support and advice too. Improvements: N/A