Law/MLaw - LLB (Hons)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

The university itself is very modern and clean. The law building in particular is very well maintained and a nice place to study. The student support line is effective and most queries are responded to however some are forgotten/ responded to weeks later. The library is extreamly useful with a wide range of text books and other resources which makes finding sources very easy. There are also lots of other study areas outside of the library which means you can always find a quiet place to sit and work. The surrounding area of Newcastle City has just about anything you could want, with it being just a 5 minute walk from campus you have easy access to shops, transport and other facilities. The only issue with this is for home students which might be travelling by car. I live in the countryside and have no access to busses or metro stations. This means that driving is my only option. Car parking is very limited and expensive. Almost all of the public car parks fill up past 8am and a full day of parking can cost upwards of £14. The university car park requires a yearly pass which costs £700 up front. This is just not manageable as a student to pay up front. Other than that I have had no issues with the university. They are also very inclusive with disabled students. Having a disability myself, they have taken the correct steps to ensure I have no disadvantages compared to abled bodied students and are well aware of the steps which should be taken when I have an episode. Everybody, down to the woman working the cafe on campus, went above and beyond to help me when I did have an episode. The situation was very stressful but the actions of the staff were brilliant and did everything they could. I have a lot of praise for Northumbria University and would recommend it to all students looking to pick a University.

The campus and students are approachable. The staff sometimes come off to be rude while talking to international students, sometimes.

The university is located in a great location with the library and leisure facilities close by. There are plenty of places to go for food and drinks, such as the student union, which provides lovely food at a low cost. I would like to see an improvement in knowledge of student support areas, as I personally would not know where to go if I needed help other than maybe asking for help? I think there should also be more quiet space to study.

Choosing the best aspects of the uni is like trying to choose which eye is more important. The uni encapsulates the concept "college" perfectly. It is a knowledge haven for academics.

I've really enjoyed my time at Northumbria so far since joining in September. I would definitely recommend studying Law at Northumbria as the facilities in the law school are really good and there are lots of staff members willing to help you. I would say that as a commuting student however, I have struggled to make friends.