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4.03.93.8787 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsConvenient location for those living outside of Campus due to the numerous bus lines in close proximity to the university is a plus for me. Having experienced another university (University of Reading) before this one, I can say the staff and curriculum feels more helpful and useful at Brunel. Great support for helping students find employment during and after studies. A free language course was offered to us and I chose the German one myself, good quality German classes. The area feels safe and controlled as you can frequently see the security patrolling the premises. In the end I’ve got nothing negative to say about this University, however I feel like certain lecturers and seminar leaders do not perform as good as others, the quality of their work in my opinion is subpar but there are some great lecturers and seminar leaders too at Brunel, the teaching quality just sometimes isn’t consistent between some lecturers and seminar leaders.
My best experience is the friends I’ve made here however I find university life daunting and depressing, and I haven’t received any support.
Located in Uxbridge allows for travel by train or car from anywhere in London, with many car parking spaces for students and cheap annual parking fees. Most lecturers for my course have lots of knowledge and are passionate for the subject, meaning you will learn a lot. The university provides access to many software remotely, aswell as lend out lots of hardware if you ask for it. Furthermore, I like how most lectures are recorded, as this helps me a lot with understanding the material and taking good quality notes. However, there are not a lot of shops on campus that provide good quality food, and most of them are expensive.
I will highlight points regarding what could be improved: 1) I don't like the fact that some of my lectures are online. 2) The kitchens in student accomodations should be cleaned more than once a week if possible. 3) Another issue I'd like to address is that the elevator in my accomodation (Kilmorey Hall) almost never works (since last year) and I live on the 7th floor. 4) Past questions for all the modules I take should have been released by now but some of them still haven't.
give more variety of food
25-34 years
First gen student
University so far has been a great and challenging experience. Brunel has many opportunities for students to progress their knowledge and experience within their course. The student union is very immersive and a great way to meet new people and get involved with university life. The staff are friendly and are open to involving everyone in events and activities. It can be improved if there were more support for students to get them prepared for the working world and more preparation of what to expect on specific placements.
what makes it such a great place to study? - The location, close by and affordable to commute - The 24 hr open library - The structure of some modules are well planned - Some lecturers are very keen and understanding of Student wellbeing How could it be improved? - The overall structure of course could be improved e.g., having summer and winter exams to reduce student work load around summer - The structure of exams could be improved where students don't feel overwhelmed by the essay exams - There should be better eating places e.g., Tesco express, Wenzels or Greggs - Some lecturers needs to be trained to speak clearly as few lecturers had an extremely strong accent
I think it’s a one of the best universities in UK someone will say that it’s to far from London but it should be like that because we are here to study and there also everything that student need is in campus. I don’t know others but i love this university.
The overall environment at university is very enjoyable and comfirting. Also, the staff and students are all very friendly and helpful.
Close to central London Has a good amount of restaurant/ cuisine selection Could improve on the staff they employ- teachers who do not take their job seriously, rather than actively helping student they just read out presentations once a week. Also the student services staff, lack of communication and slow responses including manager and seniors.
great support from lecturers but social life is ridicule. Student union is non-existent and the location of uni is.. well.. uxbridge. bad food on campus apart from a bakery stand (good coffee tho). facilities for an anthropology student are quite bad, meaning that even lecture rooms are organised badly.
Great PDC and Student Wellbeing departments
18-24 years
First gen student
I love the diversity at my university and the focus on inclusion. I am also very grateful for all of the extra support available, whether that is to do with the mental wellbeing services, student union or the professional development centre. The support available is also widely advertised which is great. One thing that I would improve would be the overall feel when I am on campus, with more places to hang out, study and enjoy open spaces.
The facilities of Brunel are wonderful
GREAT CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT, DIVERSITY OF STUDENTS , ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES AND AWESOME STUDENT SUPPORT
18-24 years
My best experiences at the uni would be meeting new people and making new friends that have come from all around the world. Another great experience is the online aspect as all lectures are put up online and we can easily access study material. My worst experience is probably finding places to casually hang out and the social life at the university as the library is usually full and there’s not many places to have a break at.
The campus is incredibly nice and it has lots of facilities. One way it could be improve is by adding more and better food places on campus.
The best bits about the university is the student union and the support they have for students. The union always makes you feel heard. They tried to think of fun things for all the students to be involved with The location is rubbish as there is nothing to do in the town the nightlife is non existence. The student support waiting time is ridiculous you can be waiting 3+ months to be given an appointment
There is a good system of support for the students.
4.2
The best thing is that there are a lot of opportunities to develop graduate skills and undertake placements. The worst thing is that it's difficult to access help when you feel unable/too shy to ask for it.
The best is that the lecturers are super friendly and helpful when you attend there office hours. The worst is that a lot of compulsory modules are not relevant to my future career, so it would be nicer to have more optional modules.
It was a reasonable price and had everything I needed. I was also lucky to have friendly flat mates. The thing I liked the least was the frequency of fire alarms going off.