MA Advanced Social Work Practice

Nottingham Trent University

I really enjoy the diversity and inclusivity here. Have more cultural events and activitiesi future I also like how the course is being delivered.The lecturers are knowledgable and committed.

The campus is small but the support is amazing. Everyone talks to everyone and the lecturers and tutors are so supportive. It’s a great place to study.

The student support services are really good. I have felt well supported by staff and the university. Student services is very accessible. The only improvement I can think is more socials at uni that are not centred around drinking. There are a few but I think more would be beneficial

Great support and facilities in a prime location close to city centre. (Depending on course). As someone who commutes by train this is ideal. Student union could provide free taster sessions to new students to try out new activities and sports.

Being not only a mature student but also a stroke survivor has came with its own issues, NTU have understood this and provided fantastic support through their disability team. Everyone in the Social Work team is very approachable and you really get a sense that they care about their students and want the best for their success. NTU blends somewhat naturally into the city, with buildings and facilities being spread across the campus, sometimes you forget you are at university and it is a refreshing place when it comes to learning. NTU also has a fantastic student union, with friendly and approachable people that will help you get involved in extra activities, whether it be sports, gaming or just finding people with similar interests to you, you can join countless societies also, to meet new people and feel involved inside a community. Being at NTU through the 2020 pandemic also showed me how adaptable they are to their students, as the support was still very person-centred and facilities were always available through Microsoft Teams. One way NTU could be improved would be to enhance and make their communication between students and tutors even better, one way this could be achieved would be through emailing more, to ask if their students need any more support, whether it be with essays and reports, mental well-being and seeing what their students are struggling with, as sometimes it is easier to ask students, rather than wait for them to contact first, as some students may feel overwhelmed. Overall NTU is a fairly good university with a brilliant night-life, countless facilities and societies to use, alongside a really good library and studying spaces.