Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Coleraine is an inconvenient location for travelling to and from.
Ugly tower beside front steps doesn’t fit in with the rest of the...
University rating
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Coleraine is an inconvenient location for travelling to and from.
Ugly tower beside front steps doesn’t fit in with the rest of the buildings.
Campus Spar is a tad overpriced.
SU bar could use more pool tables.
Lecturers are very supportive and helpful.
On-campus accommodation is well-maintained and is of a very good standard.
Good sports centre and gym.
Nice wooded nature trails, very open and green campus.
Nice Student Union bar, affordable drinks.
Facilities
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Student support
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Campus look and feel
Institution Campus look and feel
Student life
Institution Student life
Students' union
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Course rating
Course rating
First year approx. 13-14 contact hours per week (lectures and practicals) split over 3 days.
This is higher than UK average for geography (10 hours per week)
Study advisor arranges meeting with small group 4-5 times in first year, after that the student arranges individual meetings if needed.
Approx. 5 single-day field trips in first year, enjoyable and help to consolidate learning.
Course content
Course content
Work placements and internships
Work placements and internships
Lecturers and teaching quality
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Career prospects
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Tutor contact time
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
Subject facilities
University location
University location
Coleraine is inconvenient location for travelling to and from as it is so far north.
Campus is 40 minute walk from town centre.
Supermarkets not within convenient walking distance.
Cost of living
Cost of living
Safety
Safety
Public transport
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Diversity
University halls
What do you think about the safety, condition, location and cost of your accommodation?
Cranagh is most expensive on-campus accom at Coleraine but it’s the newest, and is the only one with en-suite bathroom in every room.
Spacious and modern kitchen.
2 fridges and 2 freezers provide ample space for 5 people in the flat.