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The annual Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) highlight the incredible work carried out by institutions for their students. This year’s awards were based on reviews from over 30,000 students across the UK.
2022 WUSCA winners
Overall I have been pleased with the effort my university put in to make the best of a bad year. I feel as though my learning has most definitely been compromised through online learning but this is not the fault of the university or lecturers as they did as much as they could. I think the amount we paid for this education (£9250) is extortionate and the fact the students have not been reimbursed for at least a portion of this, is an absolute joke but once again this may not be the fault of the university. I think this like many other things boils down to our “government”.
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No
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no offline classes so i had completely missed uni life and moreover the replies from the staff is too slow but the quality of education is top
Subjects are very interesting and i felt comfortable with teaching
less multi national companies and less job opportunities in edinburgh
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My experience overall has been good, although being in the midst of a pandemic, the lecturers and staff seem very helpful and eager to give the same level of classes whether it be from home or in a lecture theatre. All students need to give the lectures a great amount of recognition for the work they have done this year.
Almost all facilities are fully accessible, however some do need a clean
Support is okay but mental health waiting times are very long
Most of support from lectures is very good with lots of ways to contact them for help, however on the odd occasion it can seem like they won’t give full feedback on projects and reports
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There are lots of opportunities given to support your chosen career
Yes
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Great support. Excellent course structure. Friendly course mates with diverse background.
Good online learning approach that makes the course accessible.
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Not sure what I have paid for in regards to a course as this hasn’t been a good experience from the start. I understand Covid has impacted certain aspects of learning environment,however preparing and learning from the previous year to put help and support in place would have been beneficial and not had the detrimental affect on my future as I may leave 1st semester due to my horrendous ordeal
Beautiful campus
Mental health support brilliant
Mostly online No learning in 3rd year No support
After disappointing course and no help or teaching my job prospects will definitely be hindered
No
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Based on my experience, any degree from a RG university would make you far more employable, particularly in industries such as the financial services who hire from any degree background. The location is incredibly inconvenient. Be careful of the statistics they use, they are designed to be misleading (such as 3rd in the UK for economics). Overall, I feel robbed of opportunities and future potential. I would advise anyone considering this university to study elsewhere, at a reputable RG institution.
Dissertation meetings are capped to 5, which is ridiculous. I have 4 hours if lectures a week. Not worth a penny.
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Associate Student Transition not supported by uni at all it feels.
Recorded lectures are good, and should be kept even after online blended learning is abandoned
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I love that it’s a place full of creatives and open minded individuals who encourage you to grow and develop as a designer. Sometimes I feel that students need more support from well-being services and from the lecturers, but the student union and student community are doing a good job.
With blended learning, lecturers are really trying their best, but teaching on campus is always everyone’s favorite! Teaching on campus is just more engaging and the facilities are amazing. I wish there were additional, more creative courses available in the program.
Galashiels is great because it’s in the Scottish Borders and has so many hiking trails and gives you a chance to get away from the busy city and enjoy nature. The town is quite small and the locals are familiar with students so it’s a very safe place to be able to walk by yourself and enjoy the freedom. There are quite a few cafés and stores for part time job opportunities and the borders are known for the textile industry so there are some subject related job offers too. However public transport isn’t the best as there is just one train that goes to Edinburgh and a few local buses.
Halls is very expensive but they are a great place to stay in first year as it is 2 minutes away from campus and is a very safe place to be. The accommodation team is good at allocating flatmates but you don’t always get the room you want, and there are a few maintenance issues. The WiFi is good other than when it goes out, which is at least twice a semester. They’re quick about fixing it though!
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In my second year at university. The online learning has made life easier. This is because the pre recorded lectures mean that you can watch the lectures multiple times which are useful for exam preparations. However the online tutorials aren’t the same as face to face learning which I prefer
We have multiple lectures every week that are pre recorded along with mandatory online tutorials that we must attend.
Yes
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