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can be improved in student support more, and a great part about uni is its environment around uni and people surrounded by
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ACM is a vibrant community of budding musicians, who could become your next best industry contacts in the future. If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate, learn more about industry or expand on your current musical ability, ACM provides the best facilities to explore these and more. The tutors all come with relevant experience behind them to help guide and cater to your musical interests and journey. Furthermore, they are always open to questions and providing feedback to ensure you are progressing in the best manner. I am currently a second year undergrad songwriting student and can confidently say that my songwriting ability and confidence, from when I started as a foundation student at ACM, has significantly improved over the course of three years. I think something that is still being improved upon at ACM is it's social media presence and outreach to provide more exposure for this incredible uni as well as the talented and hard-working student community. My best advice for anyone considering studying here is to fully take advantage of everything that is available to you because as with anything in life - action gives you results. Ultimately, ACM is an amazing platform to get your foot into the industry environment but you won't get the results you may be looking for without your contribution to your learning and the community. Overall, my experience at ACM has been wonderful and I would definitely recommend this uni to anyone that is looking for a foothold and growth in the music industry!
Our course follows a hybrid structure of learning - one day is online lectures and the rest of the days are on campus. The purpose of this is so there can be more focus put on practical aspects of the module on campus as the online lecture covers the theoretical content. We also have access to all our course content online on Canvas, so if you want to refer back to slides or read ahead, you have the option to. Usually, online content is only one hour and on campus modules are 1.5-2 hours long. These are a mix of core modules and skills units - extra content from different courses you can select to learn from a different discipline/specialism and expand your skillset. Sometimes, lecturers are not always aligned on content i.e. sometimes different lecturers contradict others on what needs to be done, so you need to make sure any questions are being asked directly to the module leader, but other than that tutors are always open and ready to guide you and answer any questions you have whether physically or through email correspondence.
student-friendly, fast-growing, and nature-loving environment with a range of opportunities for exploration.
great learning experience & new way of learning
My first year studying Banking and Finance at UWE has provided a highly robust foundation in capital markets and financial systems. The absolute best aspect is the practical application of macroeconomic theories and the rigorous analytical frameworks taught by the faculty. The facilities, particularly the trading room simulations, offer excellent asymmetric upside for developing real-world quantitative skills. If I had to suggest an area for improvement, it would simply be expanding the availability of niche financial technology modules earlier in the undergraduate curriculum to stay ahead of market trends. Overall, an excellent ROI for my educational capital, and Alhamdulillah for the highly supportive environment.
The instructional leverage within the Banking and Finance course is exceptional. Contact hours are highly optimized, preventing cognitive bottlenecking while allowing ample bandwidth for deep-dive quantitative analysis and self-directed research into market mechanics. The lecturers operate less like traditional academics and more like senior partners, dispensing high-alpha insights into commercial banking, algorithmic structures, and asset management. The blended learning environment ensures maximum operational flexibility for a first-year student. If I had to find a flaw, it’s only that I would gladly take even more contact hours with the quantitative faculty. Alhamdulillah for a systemic infrastructure that is actively compounding my human capital.
What I’ve enjoyed most about studying at UWE Bristol is how friendly and supportive the environment is. The lecturers are approachable and willing to help when needed, and the student support services make it easier to settle in and manage university life. The area that could be improved would be the communication on our assignments and clear guidelines on what is expected.
What I’ve enjoyed most about my course is the teaching and support from most lecturers. They’re passionate about what they teach and usually explain things in a way that’s easy to understand, which makes classes more enjoyable. I also enjoy the workshops which give a more practical feel. I don’t really have a worst aspect on my course!
What I liked most about the halls was the location and how convenient everything was. It was easy to get to campus, shops, and transport links, which made day-to-day student life a lot less stressful. My least favorite thing will be the shared areas in my flat where it was not tidy and the management tried everything possible but it still did not improve for some reason.
One of the best aspects is the supportive learning environment. UWE offers study support for academic writing, referencing, research skills, time management, IT help and English language support, which is very useful for students who want to improve their academic confidence. Another strong point is the facilities. UWE has study spaces, computer labs and learning zones across its campuses, and students can either book spaces or use some on a walk-in basis. This makes it easier to study individually or work in groups. Sometimes the university can feel very busy, especially during peak times in the library, study areas or student services. Some students may also find it difficult to access quick support when many people need help at the same time. Communication can sometimes be improved too, especially around timetable changes, deadlines, assessments or available support services. To improve UWE Bristol, the university could provide more quiet study spaces during exam periods, faster responses from student support teams, clearer communication through one main platform, and more affordable food options on campus. It would also be helpful to offer more practical workshops linked to employability, such as CV writing, interview practice, placement preparation and networking with employers.
The best aspect of my course is that it gives a strong understanding of both accounting and finance, which is useful for future career opportunities. The modules are practical and help students learn important skills such as financial reporting, management accounting, business finance, taxation and using numbers to make decisions. I also like that the course links theory with real business examples, which makes the subject easier to understand. Another positive aspect is the teaching style. Having a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops is helpful because lectures introduce the topic, while smaller classes allow us to ask questions and practise calculations. When lecturers explain topics clearly and provide examples, it makes difficult subjects much easier to follow. Online materials, recorded lectures and slides are also useful for revision and catching up. However, one of the worst aspects of the course is that some topics can feel difficult and stressful, especially when there are many calculations, rules and accounting standards to remember. Sometimes the workload can be heavy, particularly when assignments, exams and group work are close together. It can also be challenging if feedback is not detailed enough or if students do not get enough contact time with lecturers. To improve the course, it would be helpful to have more practical sessions, extra revision workshops before exams, and more real-life case studies from companies. More support with accounting software, Excel and employability skills would also make the course stronger. Overall, BA Accounting and Finance is a valuable and career-focused course, but it could be improved with more practical support and clearer feedback.
Honestly the biggest thing for me has been the support system throughout the course. Being on a radiotherapy degree can be really intense mentally and emotionally, especially during long placements, but I’ve always felt like there were people I could go to when I needed help or reassurance. Placement experiences have definitely been the most valuable part of my uni journey because they’ve helped me grow so much in confidence, communication, professionalism, and patient care. I feel a lot more work-ready now after being in real clinical environments and working with actual patients and MDT teams. The course itself prepares you well for the realities of working in healthcare and gives you opportunities to develop both practical and personal skills. At times the workload could feel quite intense, especially when balancing placements with assignments and revision, but that’s expected within a healthcare degree and the student services and course lecturers were there to help and support me every step of the way!
The best aspect of the course has been how practical and hands-on it is, especially through placement experience alongside in-class teaching. I really liked the balance between theory and clinical practice because it made everything feel relevant and helped build confidence over time. The lecturers are approachable and supportive, and it feels like they genuinely want students to do well. Smaller class sizes also made it easier to ask questions and get help when needed. I also think the course prepares students well for the realities of working in healthcare, both professionally and personally. Some online sessions could also feel less engaging compared to in-person teaching, but overall the blended learning approach worked well for flexibility, but overall the course was very well organised and supportive.
What I love most about the uni’s location is that it has a really relaxed atmosphere while still having plenty to do as a student. Being close to the beach and pubs/clubs made it a great place to socialise outside of university, especially after placements or busy assignment periods. There are lots of cafés, shops, and places to socialise, and the area feels safe and welcoming for students. The location also offered good placement opportunities within nearby hospitals, which was really beneficial for my course.
What I liked most about living in Lulworth student halls was the social aspect and sense of independence while still being surrounded by other students. It was a really good way to settle into university life and meet new people in first year. The location was convenient for getting to uni and nearby shops, and having bills included made student life a lot easier to manage. At times the halls could be quite noisy, especially during busy weekends, which sometimes made it difficult to sleep.
UWE is a great place tp study because it offers a supportive learning environment, modern facliities and strong career opportunities. The university focuses on practical learning, which will help me gain real world experience and develop skills that are valuable for my future career.
The course offers a good balance of in - class teaching and independent study, which will help me stay organised and motivated. I appreciate the learning resources and materials are available online, making it much easier for me to review lessons and study at my own pace. Another reason why I am interested in studying in UWE is the level of support the students receive from the lecturers and the study hours encourage both academic learning and personal development.
Student life is great, there's a lot of diversity, i have personally made a lot of friends from all around the world , the environment is amazing with everyone being very respectful and accepting of each other. The professor are very supportive and lenient when they can be. The only thing i would change is making the student union bigger
The lecturers are amazing and very supportive and respecting with any comments you have or help you may need but i personally found the course itself pretty difficult which is good because that means that i'm actually learning
I think the university halls are amazing they have everything you need but they are a little bit expensive
-To be honest this university has been -disappointment after disappointment. -First of all, on countless occasions deadlines are changed and marks are 90% not given back on time leading to anxiety all day when they’re supposed to be back but rarely are- with no apology. Not really fair considering students must adhere to the deadline. This has happened even in third year. My friends at other universities receive feedback within 10 days and uwe is within 20days but this rarely happens. -On many occasions (over 15 times over 3 years) I turned up to my timetabled seminars and teachers would not turn up, this frustrated many pupils, especially those who have to commute. Not really value for money:/ I have told this to my friends at other universities and they have been shocked told me this is not normal -the UWE Harvard referencing guidance is poor, not clear and does not give every example. On multiple occasions I have messaged the librarian chat, had responses from UWE librarians and they've been just as confused as me!! -all of my friends at other universities received their graduation dates months before us meaning they could plan effectively beforehand. Because of this my parents cannot book holiday to attend. Shocking because the uni would have been aware of the date prior. Poor responses from many of the teachers when emailing them a query- often not directly responding to the question asked, very shortly replies and not helpful whatsoever - Although the lectures are supposed to be recorded, many times they are not are uploaded weeks later and sometimes without sound or inaudible. So cannot catch up after sickness etc. -The careers toolkit chat bot is ridiculous, why is this not a communication via email? Also the replies are very long I would not recommend this university. My friends have also had poor experiences. Such a shame because if I knew of the shortcomings I would not have applied.
In classroom however the workshops are not very helpful as it just goes over the PowerPoint from the lecture. Often don’t learn anything in these.
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I’m a distance learner but the support offered by the university is amazing
Best- Supportive staff and good location Worst- Too few on campus hours?
The fact that everybody is so helpful from lecturers to student support team and career department. I’m also able to practice my faith freely and it just feels like a safe space. ...