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Magda
09 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
I'm in the third year and it's good, sometimes it's hard to carry on with uni work and part-time job and have a social life but it's all very exciting. Great experience
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
There is an office that you can ask for help, they are also sending letters to local restaurants asking for jobs
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
The most: nice and light schedule, amazing tutors! P.L and S.K-G they giving you great industry insight The least: hm dunno, all good
How many contact hours per week do you have?
10
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
SU is amazing, they keep trying to do something new and exciting, all is for free (apart from drinks of course) thanks to a big deal we can enjoy sports activities for free!
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Pretty good, most of the building is new, clean. The graphics equipment is good as well
City Life
What’s the city life like?
It's okay, although it's better to avoid few streets in the night time, on your own, could be better, you can see a lot of homeless and addicted people in the town center, but it's not dangerous
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
we have only two good clubs (including SU), I'd recommend pubs more, if you'd like a good club go to Beaconsfield or London
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Really good, tutors and listening and trying to help as much as possible if you have a problem there are plenty of people who can help you
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ange
05 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Nursing (Adult) with NMC Registration BSc (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
very good,i am having a very good experience so far,as a new student all you need to do is to ask questions if your unsure, all the staffs are there to help. students are also supportive so new students can ask them too
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
no comment
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
i like everything
How many contact hours per week do you have?
4
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
they work hard,i am planning to get involve this year
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
very good
City Life
What’s the city life like?
it's not bad
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
good
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
very good
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Lisa
05 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
The university and especially the professors are really friendly and communicative. The studies have not that much students which is a benefit. The university has an old and a new building what you definitely can see but the interior is nice.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
A lot of offer within the Learning Development Unit, the studies or private sessions.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
Small groups with whom the professor can speak directly.
How many contact hours per week do you have?
11
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
I do not have enough time but the student Union is brilliant! A lot of offers!
Accommodation
If you live in university halls or private housing, what is your accommodation like?
There are flats with 6 to 10 people but nice.
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Very good
City Life
What’s the city life like?
The city is small but has a few really nice bars and shopping possibilities
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
Really nice, friendly and communicative
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Very good in a lot of directions to support everyone individually
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Tamaya
05 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Early Childhood and Primary Education Studies BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Overall the learning aspect is good. Socially it’s not very good. I would like there to be more events going on, besides clubbing for the students to socialise.
Job Prospects
N/A
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Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
Seminars are taught in an informal but comfortable way. They allow us to have class discussion to help us understand the subject better.
How many contact hours per week do you have?
8
Students' Union
N/A
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Accommodation
If you live in university halls or private housing, what is your accommodation like?
Modern, clean and spacious.
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
The cafe’s within the university are reasonably priced and comfortable to sit down and socialise.
City Life
What’s the city life like?
There isn’t much to do in High Wycombe for the students.
Clubs and Societies
N/A
This user did not feel that they could enter a score for this category
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
The tutors feedback is very helpful. They always ensure that we understand the topic and give us feedback on assignments to help us improve on our next assignments.
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Josephine Osei
05 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Psychology BSc (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
It has been stressful but overall great. I have some ups and down with old and new friends. I’ve been so focused on other people rather than myself which has affected my studies. But this new year it will better.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
They make an effort by helping me bring up my CV to a certain standard which can help it appeal more to employers.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
The one I like the most is when the professors give us additional reading and as well pointers on how to start an essay. Also creating activities to helps understand more of the topic. What I like the least is that some of the teachers do not properly teach it but instead just add a bunch of random information into the lecture and expect us to know it
How many contact hours per week do you have?
16
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
The Srudent Union is great but I don’t get involved as much because my course Psychology, is very time consuming and it takes a lot of time. Which includes assignments, readings, research, presentations etc
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
It’s okay, I can easily access it but there is always a problem with it, maybe it’s just me!
City Life
What’s the city life like?
The uni is more based in the village so I cannot really say much on the city life
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
The clubs and societies are great... well look great because I haven’t really joined any of them since I started my first year in 2016. It’s mainly because of my stammering that I tend to stay away from meeting new people but I’m trying to change that
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
In my opinion, it’s not really that great because, when it comes to the feedback, it’s more of telling me what I’m doing wrong not what I can do to make it right, which is why I tend to just stay away from tutors because to me it’s not really helping, I have to book an appointment to meet them but when I do, they are only with me for about 10 minutes and they say right you’re good to go.
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Filip
05 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training BSc (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
My overall experience is indescribable. I love it so much I keep saying, this is my new home now. I genuinely don't want to come back from the university because it feels like someone had taken my dream outside my head and just made it all reality. What's even better I'm not the only one with such attitude and just after one semester I got to know people I treat like a family.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
We are given tons of remarkable extra training opportunities and we spend a significant amount of time putting our skills and knowledge to the test in aircraft as well as the simulators.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
I really appreciate the interaction between the course leader or lecturers and students. There's nothing negative I can say about the way my course is taught. I genuinely hope it won't change throughout those 3 years.
How many contact hours per week do you have?
16
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
I finally understood why my students' union is the best in the whole country. Not only is everything free, but also lots and lots of great events.
Accommodation
If you live in university halls or private housing, what is your accommodation like?
Living in Halls of residence is more than good. So far, I can say, it was undoubtedly the best decision I've made in terms of accommodation.
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
They are fairly good.
City Life
What’s the city life like?
It's decent, taking into consideration the size of the city itself
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
They vary, but some do have some devoted members who put effort into organising trips or themed events.
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
The support is outstanding. I rarely see tutors offering so much support even outside of their paid hours. It really gives you the impression of someone taking care of you, which is great.
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E
03 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Police Studies with Criminal Investigation (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
I’ve finished university, but at the time of starting I was very excited to get into the course and learn new things and be educated. But it turns out it actually put me off and made me realise that the university life isn’t for me, or so that university isn’t for me. I cannot fault the university as a whole but maybe said lecturers could change their attitudes towards students and their work ethic when engaging students. Not disregarding the few individual lecturers who actually made the effort to draw students interest and make lectures/seminars captivating. But the majority was very dulling of a once excited undergrad student who had eventually lost interest in their course over time. Which is sad as they saw the course as a pathway to a future career in relation to their course but could now see themselves never working in that line of work.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Offered a special constabulary position as well as PCSO opportunities. Other than that, very little else was offered.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
A lot of the lessons were copy and pasted off the internet and didn’t generate enough interest. There wasn’t any fun/attention grabbing lectures considering the subject itself was full of quality material to make such sessions available. Lecturers would often just stick videos on in most lectures and tell us to write notes regarding what we see. So I would say lecturers would regularly do the bare minimal to make a lecture a lecture. They would state to make our notes in our own words yet theirs were all copy and pasted from websites word for word without referencing - leading us to not be able to use these for assignments. So I would say lectures in general were of a poor standard for any university, especially in comparison to other universities and their lectures and lecturers.
How many contact hours per week do you have?
12
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
Students union itself is probably the only decent part of the university. Offering a variety of sports/societies and involvement programmes for everyone. They’re veey helpful and friendly - if they were to run everything (if possible) then maybe the university wouldn’t be struggling to attract students.
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
They’re of a decent standard for a small university, nothing out of the ordinary but also nothing magnificent. As expected when you attend a small university.
City Life
What’s the city life like?
City life itself is okay, not a lot of things to do once you’ve been out a few times and shopped. More often or not the decent part is that it is close to London and easy to move around.
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
Clubs and societies are good, they’re very involving and open up a lot of avenues for people to make new friends and learn new skills etc.
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Tutors and feedback from lecturers were mixed. Some offered great advice and really boosted you to try harder and gave you the support that was needed. Others lacked and more often chose their platform as a lecturer to point out if you were a poor student or criticise. Lecturer dependent, your university education is make or break. As seemingly on the course I studied, most were quite hard to talk to and took questions and any sort of queries as chances to push personal opinions on you as a student; with very little regard to home life and circumstances you’re going through.
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Surrya
03 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Primary Education FdA
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
I look forward to going to university than work as i enjoy my learning and feel extremely safe at the university. The lectures are fun and interesting and the lecturers are extremely friendly and helpful.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
The university introduces new practice that I can undertake at work and teaches new skills.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
I enjoy the lectures as they are a mixture of learning styles so I am always engaged and interested in them. The lecturers are polite and understanding when I need help they are there.
How many contact hours per week do you have?
6
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
Student union does offer alot of support but I am coping . They are there when you need them.
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Very good
City Life
What’s the city life like?
I have lived in high wycombe for 18 years so I like it.
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
I'm too old for clubbing.
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
The support from the university is outstanding. As I am a mature student I thought we would not receive that much support but i was wrong the uni is very supportive.
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Rianna
03 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Marketing BA (Hons)
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
Really inclusive and enjoyable, more work than originally thought, but manageable and the lecturers are all passionate, and care about you and your potential. The people around the uni are all friendly and willing to help anyone that needs to be helped.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Live briefs Guest lectures Building soft skills such as teamwork, and communication. Making sure we are aware of what is going on in the world.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
The lectures know who you are and interact with all the students. Sometimes there is too much packed into one lecture.
How many contact hours per week do you have?
12
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
It’s good but lacks a bit of communication between student reps. They advertise where they are and all the sports and social activities really well though.
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Good, lots of computers, printers, a sports hall and gym. All in good condition
City Life
What’s the city life like?
Not many nightclubs about but the student union run events and have a student night every Wednesday
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
There are lots of sports clubs and societies which are all good and free but not a lot of other options if you don’t do sport.
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Really good, the personal tutors really care about you and you have one on one sessions with them. There is also free therapy and counselling and a student advice centre.
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Rezna
03 Jan 19
Buckinghamshire New University
Operating Department Practice Diploma of Higher Education
OVERALL UNIVERSITY RATING
Tell us about your overall university experience so far.
It's been great so far, looking forward to the next modules. The experience has been very positive, the course structure is brilliant. The lecturers definitely know this qualification well and have made it suitable to everyone in terms of placement location.
Job Prospects
How does your uni make efforts to increase your employability (careers department, work placements, transferable skills)?
Get qualified and work as a odp.
Course and Lecturers
What do you like most and least about the way your course(s) are taught?
I love the way the course is structured. The lecturers do a great job to make the course and learning experience interesting and fun.
How many contact hours per week do you have?
30
Students' Union
What do you think of your Students' Union? If you don't get involved, why not?
Due to the intensity of my course I have not had any time to take part. But I do know that they do a great job .
Uni Facilities
How good are your university’s facilities?
Excellent
City Life
What’s the city life like?
Busy
Clubs and Societies
What are the clubs and societies like?
Have not used any yet
Student Support
How good is the support offered by the uni? Think both academic (tutors/feedback) and personal (counselling, etc).
Excellent
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