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Sort:Latest reviewswhile studying nursing at Birmingham City university I have been given such great support and opportunities through my studies. Able to access so much information and support. Very local to a lot of places. Staff are very helpful and supportive in your professional career .
nice uni wouldn’t recommend moving to study here , convenient if local
The place is amazing to study at, it’s in a great location with shops a 10 minute walk away. I haven’t fully accessed the support centre although it is easy to find, with signs and email addresses all throughout campus if you need to access it. The SU bar is great with events on each week like pub quiz on Thursdays and Karaoke night on Fridays and many more throughout the week. The only disappointing part about the SU bar is that it is not open on weekends, I think it should be open as students have easy access to a bar where they can feel safe to walk to and from home. I do also like how there is security around campus and within the accommodation reception.
I get a lot of support as I’m in foundation year but hopefully it would be better if I knew how to change to Radiology for next year.
I am enjoying my time at the university, the lecturers are nice and include the content of coursework, the food at the canteen is nice and affordable. There are a lot of study spaces and the lectures are all recorded if you need you need to catch up on missed work the course work feels a little intimidating, even though the workshop gives a lot of guidance, I personally still feel sort of lost. A sort of irrelevant issue I have is that I feel there should be larger eating areas indoors due the amount of students there.
As someone who identifies as a mature mixed Afro Caribbean student, I find BCU to be very inclusive. They are always finding ways to make students feel more included such as creating group sessions we can attend to so we can meet likeminded people. I also find the lecturers to be very supportive, if you don’t understand something you can always approach them and they will be happy to help. There are also so many career opportunities through BCU, however it would be great to see more Psychology career opportunities such as mental health/wellbeing roles.
its great University with supportive staff and a friendly environment, really happy with my experience so far - highly recommended. also lecturers are knowledgeable and genuinely care about students success. Beautiful campus and good facility - everything I need is easy accessible
Lovely new building with plenty of toilets and spaces to relax and study. Parking is an issue as no free parking for students. Would be nice to have more societies at the seacole campus.
The teachers are friendly and open about the course. They are filled with passion and energy and will help you if asked. Things are open and easy to find and I think its location is good despite it being quite a walk from city centre.
The vibe of BCU could be improved with accessibility to clubs and societies.
There are many library services that we could use for support when needed . it is very useful and helpful. there are many facilities that we could use to study at and book rooms. form tutors and lectures are a big help as well as they support us in every way when we need it.
Birmingham City University could be improved by enhancing the consistency and quality of teaching, expanding academic and wellbeing support, and upgrading campus facilities—especially study spaces, WiFi, and technology. Stronger links with industry, more placement opportunities, and better communication between staff and students would also improve the overall student experience. Strengthening community engagement and supporting student societies would help create a more inclusive and vibrant campus environment.
Facilities are brand new buildings with all you need, and more, plenty of study spaces located right in the city centre of Birmingham, modern appearance with good flexible timetables! Student union often has some event going on to give students something other than studying to think about!
I love how there are extra support after uni where u can adk for help with anything
Best: support is available when needed Worst: campus is always busy and crowded
It has may spots were u can study there is space for everyone
18-24 years
First gen student
I have loved every minute of studying at BCU! The staff help with any issues you have and create a close knit community feel throughout the course. They encourage learning in all manners and provide plenty of opportunities to gain experience in all fields
I genuinely have nothing to critique it’s perfect
worse is some of the lectures are not great and are not engaging sometimes i don’t feel like i have learnt anything there is a lot of support offered
4.2
It is amazing in this university, but I think there could be more decoration and books in the classrooms.
My lecturers are the best part of my course, and the worse part is the commuting to the university on the bus