14 University Centre Bishop Burton reviews

The facilities at Bishop Burton are fabulous. Everything I have needed has been available or alternatives found. The surroundings are beautiful, there are good places to eat, superb transport facilities at reasonable prices and a stacked library. The tutors are committed to providing their students with all they need to succeed.

Faultless. Everything is made available- if you need and ask for help, it is given, either by tutors or college counselling staff. All the staff I encountered just wanted to help students do the best they possibly could.

The best thing about how the course was taught was that the tutors were really interested and enthusiastic about their subjects. They also made time to go over the same information again and again if there was something I didn’t understand first time around.. There was always time to arrange a personal tutorial too. Creativity was always encouraged and applauded where necessary. There was nothing I didn’t like about the way the course was taught - I just felt lucky to be a part of it.

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My degree course has been career focussed all the way through, whatever career choice is finally chosen. The Careers department is also available to give any extra advice.

Fantastic facilities. Large arena, science lab and ample scientific technologies.

Very good, plenty of support with work, emotional well being and future.

Most- Opportunity for practical demonstrations and lessons, applying the theory. Least- some lecturers lacking industry experience

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Access to seminars and workshops to learn new transferable skills, like setting up your own business. Opportunity to undertake additional course and exams relating to the Equine Industry.

A great variety of facilities to aid learning. Excellent opportunities to coach and observe academy football, rugby and netball.

Throughout my studies the tutor offered a supportive network which gave me confidence and the necessary skills to maximise my academic potential. The staff throughout the college are extremely professional and offer expert knowledge.

The delivery of a wide range of modules that offered insight and scope for future employment. Tutors designed lectures and seminars to maximise research and task-based skills. Very hands on to allow problem solving and independence.

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A variety of internships that allowed us as students to gain a range of work experience. Tutors hold a wider range of applied knowledge and share experience which help in developing our employability skills.

Facilities are unbelievable! And this makes the experience even better.

Feedback are on time and explanatory.

The most ‘modules are very interesting and lecturers are of high standard’ The least ‘lectures are taught from a power point instead of interacting with students’

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College gives ideas and support students with help. Also regarding work placements college suggests and advices places where to go

I believe that the facilities are extremely good, as the library is well stocked and the quiet study areas allow for focused study.

As a dyslexic student I believe that the support for the learning difficultys is brilliant, they are understanding and easy to work with. All tutors are very willing to provide adequate feedback and advice with assignments if I find that i struggle with aspects of it.

I like that Bishop utilise multiple learning tools such as group, single learning, debates and practicals. My least favourite way the course is taught is if a lesson is predominantly powerpoint.

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They promote our employability by emailing us possible job opportunities that we would be eligible for. There is a useful careers officer within Bishop who is easy to contact and is willing to help us with emails to employers. The trips we have been on are also a useful tool that has been utilised to aid in our transferable skills for future employment.

Brilliant facilities, including 3 restaurants, Science labs, stables and a mini zoo

Fantastic. Problems were always dealt with. I felt able to discuss feedback with lecturers.

I did part-time. Most lectures were live online. This suited me very much as I needed to continue full-time employment. There are also block weeks where you go to the college for practicals. I still very much felt like I was part of the college.

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Every module handbook lists specific employment links. Very often, it is discussed how the theory may relate to the real world. This is expected in assignments.

Excellent library, food facilities and university facilities.

Lots of feedback from tutors, plenty of one on one time to discuss any issues. Counselling is quick to be seen and very helpful

All units are interesting and taught well but there could be more creating topics

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My course has a business section which I believe is great in helping getting a job and building a business

The campus overall was very nice with lots of facilities for both leasure and learning. Only negative is a lot of the HE only spaces were old and run down

I never had any huge issues with support but some lectures are very caring and will help as much as needed with assignment work. Student supprt was also fantastic with helping me when i had issues with my student loan

I liked that we had a large variety of modules and options of what to study which allows you to find out where your true passion lies. The only negative is that there was a lot less practical elements to the course than i expected especially for a vocational degree

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There is necessary work experience you have to do both years which gives you skills and knowledge employer's want. As well as taking an employment skills module in first year which is really helpful

they have good facilities, everything needed for the course

takes a while for them to email back sometimes but they have always been helpful

it is up to us to do the work, the teachers dont nag you all the time

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as an msc student we dont do work placements etc

We have access to a well equipped library and 24 hour access to the University Centre. The animal unit within the college has a fantastic variety of unique animals. Whether you’re working indoors or outdoors, there are plenty of exciting animals to learn about.

We are given formative feedback for each assignment, 2 weeks prior to the hand in date. This is extremely helpful as it lets you know if you’re on the right track. The bursary and hardship fund have been very helpful throughout university.

There are multiple tutors that can provide array of information and educational methods which ensures in-depth learning. However, some lessons are too long, making it hard to keep concentration.

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The module Academic Research and Professional Skills has prepared us for moving onto the next level of university. There is also a module where we are taught Employment Skills within the Industry which will increase our employability. We will also study Business, related to the animal industry, which will provide us with the knowledge for after our degree. In level 4, 76 hours of work experience is required, this helps us get a feel for what it will be like to work within the industry.