MA Education (English as an Additional Language)

Lincoln Bishop University

Really friendly uni , lots of places to study , relax and eat!! Friendly staff everywhere especially the hub who are always there to help out when needed!

The lecturers I have I cannot fault! The English and Education studies departments are wonderful. However, being a commuter and a 3rd year student, I don’t feel a part of the community. I feel that commuters are not as supported as we could be by the university as we are not always kept in the loop. Since the name change it has felt very hollow. I’m not sure how the places to eat on campus are expected to stay where they are considering the prices of food and drinks! Should be more budget friendly - in year 1 it used to be full most lunchtimes, now it’s extremely quiet when I have been in (even at peak times). Thankfully there is a volunteer based event in the chaplaincy every Wednesday where staff and students can get something to eat and a warm drink. What is now called ‘The Hub’ (learning development centre) used to be situated in the centre of campus, everyone knew where it was and despite being a small team, the space was utilised, now they are in one area of the cornerstone building and it is open plan - not ideal if your not a confident learner. As a group of people, this university is extraordinary for knowing who you are and what you need - I feel some of the business decisions have dimmed a lot of the sparkle this place has had in previously years.

The worse aspects is to do with the cost. The food and drinks on campus are so expensive, for example a meal deal is between £6-7 so most of us go to co op to get a meal deal for £4 which is usually better quality. As well as this, this uni pushes supporting mental well being but the gym isn’t free for students when it used to be in previous years. It’s a lovely uni that does promote the student but in the same respect isn’t student friendly.

The uni being small means it feels intimate and you feel seen and appreciated, whereas I know people in larger unis don’t feel this way. The student union is positive and welcoming, and it is very easy to get hold of lecturers and the student union, and it always feel safe and comfortable on campus

Deadlines can be a bit tight around each other meaning multiple assiments need to be done with in 2 to 3 days of each other. There’s just no need