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5.04.24.61101 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe best aspects is definitely what the uni offers us. Like big days on campus with food stalls and different things always going on. Food is always available at Habita in the SU. The uni also offers great extra curricular activites so like I play hockey and a member of snow sports and the socials and people I have met have changed my life. It’s absolutely amazing in providing that. My lecturers are understanding and easy to communicate with even when having a breakdown over work. Sometimes the uni high ups are difficult with their Comms but try and ignore that and focus on what I’ve actually gained
18-24 years
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18-24 years
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Absolutely terrible on all levels. They couldn't organise a fire in a match factory! All they want is your money and have no time for individual students.
18-24 years
Best aspects being so close to the university and city centre and the nightlife is amazing. There’s loads of societies to join and always something going on within campus. It has an amazing student union which is great to hang out in with friends. There are hardly any ever bad aspects.
I spent my first year online because of the pandemic (which a lot of people did) I did struggle especially since I was a mature student when starting and didn’t really know what I was doing and when you emailed the tutors you didn’t get much back or it would take 3 days + to get back to you, (it took 1 tutor 2 months to get back to me!) Seminars were live and lectures were pre-recorded! I was only attending (live) 4 hours a week for a full time course! We also received an email asking if we could help at open days and we’ve never even been to the university! I couldn’t even tell you where the toilets were! I returned to my second year as we were back on campus but we were once again in seminars for 1/1.5 hours which totalled up to 4-6 hours a week (if that!) on campus. The lectures were (and still are) pre-recorded online! For a full time course this is a waste of my time and money! Lectures and tutors aren’t really very supportive. I asked multiple times for help with things and absolutely nothing! Or it doesn’t make sense and I’m too shy to ask again if I don’t understand. I won’t be returning for my third year I will save that money and time and go to a different university who can offer better services.
18-24 years
I am very happy with my course mostly because of the variety of things we got to do, such as using radio studios, professional cameras, writing articles and editing short documentaries. My course is really well structured. Campus is pretty safe, there is always security somewhere near by and an app that lets you get in contact with them quickly. I think the student academic and mental health support could be better. I've had no idea about PEC and deadline extensions until about half way through my second year.
I think the worst aspect is the lack of suppprt given by ask4help and the best aspect is the availability of sports clubs and societies
The best aspects of my experience were the library! It is incredibly big and has enough space to do work. It also remained open 24/7 which was great during exam season. The uni is in the city centre which is great for food/shopping. The worst aspects of my experience was the student support/careers. The team don't really help. My CV was not reviewed once and the support I had with any applications was very minimal.
It's been good! I enjoyed working online & felt the support I received was arguably better than the support I got in my first year. The content was much better, but this was probably due to the fact that you get to pick 2 modules that are interesting to you. Working online was also nicer cause I got to manage my own time, but i did miss being on campus quite a bit. I do feel as though 9,250 is a bit steep for being online, but considering the circumstances there isn't much you can do. Had I been on campus & had full access to all campus supplies ie books, computers etc, I would've felt the price was more apt!
The university is brilliant! The staff are friendly and always welcoming but the biggest issue this year has been the online learning (which I understand and is no fault of the uni’s) as I’ve just found myself not connecting with what’s been presented online.
I am feeling very good about my university experience. I am enjoying my life in Newcastle. The mentality in Newcastle differs a lot from my home town in a good way. All people near me are very friendly, the tutors are always ready to help. So, i am excited about my course and university. I am looking forward to studying and gaining new skills and experience.
The staff make you feel welcome and the course itself is interesting. The library and other facilities are widely accessible so means its a lot easier to find material to use for projects and essays.
Very enjoyable and would recommend Northumbria university to others. I have enjoyed the social aspects such as hockey and physio socials. I have also enjoyed meeting new people during freshers and within the accommodation
Very welcoming and makes you feel comfortable No matter what course you are doing. There are lots of opportunities and all staff are approachable making no question a silly question.
My depression has hit an all time low. Uni is destroying my relationship with my son because I have no time to spend with him other than bed time. There is no need for the selfishness and nasty of tutors when they talk to you either
overall i have a good experience , im glad that the lectures are available online as it makes easier to revise the topics and gain knowledge, especially for international students.
Fast paced, friendly and helpful. The library facilities are really good . Placements and wearing uniform make a reality of the position we are working towards.
4.5
Good atmosphere
Lectures nice, content is very individual focus