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Lots of active work helping students get opportunities. From career fairs, work placements and the sort. Arguably there could be greater fluidity of getting involved, it’s a tad intimidating to reach out even though there is a lot of support on offer.

Pre-pandemic the in person lectures, many field trips and lab sessions were really good ! The quality of zoom lectures since the pandemic began hasn’t been great, but the assignments are still interesting.

Library is fantastic, best building on campus. student union, open spaces and the sort are all of good high standards.

Whilst the disability services are good, there was a lack of attention when students got covid. Maybe it has improved since the first wave, but I got it in the first wave and was effectively ignored.

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I am still doing my undergrad so can only comment on this partially. The careers service is really good in terms of the support it provides. However, I do wish courses would have more of a practical element to them or more direct support in terms of getting internships and work experience or even include some mandatory work experience - especially if is a practical field. However, lecturers (especially for Journalism) are really good for sharing and promoting opportunities students can apply to and actively encourage students to attend careers events.

The courses are good overall, but it did feel like there wasn't much variety before going into third-year. Some of the stuff from 1st and 2nd year for both subjects was very repetitive and we were given few options to choose from (only from 3rd year onwards were there several options. Some of this has changed as I heard that some second years can now choose different class options in 2nd year already). The support, however, is great. I have had brilliant lecturers and tutors throughout my studies who have been really helpful and I do feel in terms of content and contact hours the course is good. The course content is also very interesting and I do feel like I have grown a lot through my time at university.

The facilities are good. The library is big, and although some of it may be outdated, does provide really good study space and materials. I also really like the gym.

The student support seems good. I can't comment too much on it as I have only had limited exposure to wellbeing services etc. but the course admin team are always good at responding and the wellbeing services are well advertised.

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The library is good as it helps us access a range of learning resources and IT equipment.

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Blended teaching, with classes ranging from 1-2 hours.

5

Excellent. Library is still open for students 24/7

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Currently all online

8

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Due to the pandemic there are no job prospects or opportunities for internships. UCFB decline to support students in providing work experience.

Course moved online due to Covid.

Cannot access facilities even in-between lockdowns

Lazy and useless, student support number on the online hub takes you to a taxi company in Sheffield..

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Excellent. I have a webinar on that tomorrow too.

Online because of the pandemic

4

Excellent

Great

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Lots of career advice and opportunities for extra assistance

Academic support is great in person, slightly harder online as everything is appointment only and you cant just "pop in" so questions take longer to answer. Overall good still.

20

Clean, happy spaces

Generally good support if asked for

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As it is my first year, not a lot was spoken about our chosen course with my course being a foundation year. However, we are encouraged to include our area of subject in assignments.

Most of my lessons are taught online. Really easy, tutors are lovely and are willing to help. Hours are flexible for those who have children , work ect.

Very clean, regularly checked and equipment hire is accessible.

Our tutors are encouraging us to get in touch with well-being groups and encouraging us to speak up if we have any problems. The tutors refer us to the right people.

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