Performing Arts degrees in Central England

University is so expensive I can't afford to go out or go to events. The campus living in a cramped bedroom is twice as expensive as living in a house in the city. Other than that the course is good and UEA is nicely situated with access to the city.

Why it’s a great place to study is because it has modern facilities, it has industrial connections and also the lecturers are willing to be there for the students. About improvement I think the school should create a way where students can look out for each other willing

The university cares about their students. There are people constantly coming in to talk to the students about the work-life balance, how to handle stress, how to tackle assignments. Communication-wise, when I need certain documentation etc, it can be difficult to explain what I may need. So instead of just doing their job, they should try and help find a solution and make sure we get what we need, because it’s not as simple to get access to these documents. (And maybe give students iPads)

london is only 40 minutes away which is a dream for international students. there’s lots of student activities and things to do. i would just suggest that there should be some more security at sub (especially by the bars) because people do get a bit touchy.

Studying at UCP has been exactly what I needed. The small class sizes and the fixed two-day timetable have allowed me to work in the industry while pursuing my degree. The support I received from my lecturers was exceptional; you really get to know them, and they have the capacity to support your learning journey. The smaller class sizes meant that our learning could be tailored to our individual needs. I have had an excellent three years at this university and am immensely grateful for the opportunity to study while working.

Newman has phenomenal lecturers who have at least 10+ years in experience in their fields. They are incredibly friendly and understanding. They personally know majority if not all students. You can always contact them easily whether that's through an email or a knock on the door. On top of that, the lecturers have attended the university themselves during their career which I think contributes greatly to the learning experience - they know how it feels to be in our shoes in this very university. The atmosphere is inviting and warm. Everyone knows everyone and all staff and students go out of their way to help and support new students to fit into this little community. It honestly feels like a second home and I understand why Newman is number 1 in student satisfaction. Moreover, Newman takes pride in their library facilities. The library, which spans across 3 floors, provides a vast amount of books, journals ,articles and even physical interactive materials to take with us to teaching placements. There are silent, bookable rooms for when you need absolute quiet or an area with booths to work on group projects. The library staff are a must mention! There over 10 members of staff at the library, some of which have knowledge on each subject taught at the university if you're looking for that extra support. They can guide you and provide information on anything you need. Student support is a facility within the library that can help you write your assignments if you get stuck and need a boost. The class sizes are small too so you really get in-depth learning.

Birmingham is a beautiful location and the campus is in a lush, green area in the heart of Edgbaston. The campus has lots of study spaces (which was a selling point for me), such as the 24/7 library. There are also plenty of facilities on campus, ranging from its own university merch shop and plenty of places to get food and drink (e.g. Starbucks, Costa, library cafe). It also has its own train station which has been newly renovated, which makes it so convenient to travel to placements or into the city centre with friends. The university is always acting upon student feedback which is good to see, and generally I think lots of students feel well supported by the university and know where to get help from if needed. In terms of improvement, there could be better lighting along the walking pathways surrounding the university (e.g. along the way to Pritchatts Park). Perhaps there could be more facilities within the buildings themselves, such as more microwaves. However, they are only minor improvements.

They host lots of fun events and competitions for the students to engage in. It’s a very relaxed environment. The tutors can be unreliable at times especially in my third year sometimes we only have two mornings a week timetabled to talk to them which they consistently miss. Still better than many unis where you can be waiting months to talk to your tutor