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5.04.24.61101 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsGreat team of support staff always ready to help. Great library. Great events with the SU.
Northumbria has some of the best student life with the on campus food and events.
The lecturers I’ve had have been extremely supportive and have been so helpful in helping me to develop my skills as a designer. They give good, productive and useful feedback and briefs. There is so much to get involved with at student central, and plenty of societies to join.
a very good place to study
Lecturers in general are very good at explaining content. The student support is also very good, with access to support services 24/7 and a number to call, because of this is feel comfortable that if i did have an issue it would be resolved. One of the drawbacks of the university is that some of the buildings feel a little outdated. In addition to this, many of the research articles i require for my degree are not available through the library. This has meant that there I have had to purchase papers when i believe my tuition fees should cover this.
The atmosphere is great on campus, facilities are great and just the overall environment has always felt right to me. On the other hand the intensity of some courses is questionable, with luck in organisation sometime within modules professors.
The staff are all friendly on my programme, and this allows me to enjoy my study.
I love the campus and the facilities. They have to be some of the best in the country. Whenever I need support or am struggling, there has been support most of the time. For instance, my mental health wasn't so good for some time due to a traumatic event that happened. I contacted their Ask4Help helpline, and they put me through to the right people and I have been receiving free counseling sessions.
Finance , no bursary for my course . At placement 9-5 monday-friday , plus course work to do on weekend leaving no time to work for money for things like food , rent , travel and to have fun with
Northumbria University had been my choice since my A levels and iIam so happy to study here for my Undergraduation in LLB HONS. In my 2 years of study, i have learnt so much. Besides the studies, the student support system of the university is outstanding. 24/7 ASK for help services. Online enquiry portals, the role of personal tutors , graduate futures team are my few personal favourite services of the University. A thing that needs to be improved is probably the student Union, During the Elections of the student Union the whole university is about the elections, but after the elections there is no support by student UNion. Most like me do not even know about the role of student union.
good teachers very nice and friendly
18-24 years
First gen student
there is a very welcoming atmosphere to northumbria and they constantly have events and things to do for students. They also are very consistent in checking in on wellbeing
I think the university could use some quieter spaces for study as the library is frequently loud. student support is also not very good. time tables come out days before we are supposed to attend which for me as a single parent puts a considerable barrier between myself and succeeding at university.
Amazing!
Amazing place to study, would prefer to be more prompt with exam grades though!
Northumbria university embraces both the modern and traditional styles of study. The teaching staff are the best I have ever encountered, with clear and accessible officer hours, as well as the perfect level of engagement in lectures and seminars. Campus is also in prime location for both commuters, as well as those who live in student accommodation.
It was hard moving away from home and at first the campus seemed daunting as it was so big but the university staff were good at helping me find all the buildings I had lectures in. It’s a lovely place to study as all the stuff are nice and willing to help.
I love the city and the community feels great and friendly immediately, the library also has lots of facilities which is super useful. The unis support team have also helped me with a number of personal, academic and financial struggles which has really helped me feel supported. To Improve id suggest maybe more awareness of events happening at the student union as I haven’t personally been yet as I’m not sure what is involved
Great location and social life. Only improvement could be increased help sessions
4.5
I like making new friends and learning about criminology. The worst aspects are some of the staff
Module assessment feedback was harsh, especially for a first attempt in first year of university
The room is spacious and in an ideal location