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4.04.03.81333 Student reviews
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It’s amazing
18-24 years
First gen student
London is a great place to study because of its rich culture, diverse population, and top universities. The vibrant atmosphere and networking opportunities are also significant advantages. However, it could be improved by addressing the high cost of living and enhancing the public transportation system.
Location and environment is really great.
The staff is excellent. City it small and beautiful. Campuses are a bit far and if they were closer it would've been more fun to connect properly with other departments as well.
It is amazing how every memeber of staff is always doing his/her best to help any student with any quiey. Some PP presentations are overloaded with text and 'dry' theory that can be found in the core text books of the module. This is a bit boring and demotivating. It is not easy from student perspective to stay focus when there are over 40 slides with text and endless tables or diagrams... If that can be changed with shorter presentation with less slides and less text would make it much more engaging and will provoke students curiosity.
It’s amazing to study there however the parking charges are extortionate
Everything is fine but if we get class at least 2 days it will be more effective. Thank you
As a student who attends this university I believe it is an outstanding university because of their support group and professors/lecturers. A way the university can be improved is by introducing a library
It’s a very welcoming environment and there are a variety of facilities which can be used to make studying a lot more easier. For instance, we are able to book out quiet rooms for studying rather than sit in areas where others a talking. Knowing this is an option is very comforting as I know I can complete my work in an environment to my liking.
The course feels rushed and entirely like an afterthought, filled with buzzword modules to draw students in. Multiple times I have felt like a guinea pig as they test new modules or ways of teaching modules. Very little is catered specifically towards game development, across 17 modules over 3 years only 5 are specifically for game dev, the rest are shared with computer science and cyber security. Of those shared modules, only 4 even remotely relate to game dev, 2 of which are just learning the basics of C# and C++, the other 2 are from cramming game dev into a generic "computer student" template. We've had modules on web development, SQL, terminal commands in Linux, "AI" (which is just a buzzword title and is really just sorting algorithms) and writing academic reports, none of which can be applied to game development. Even when looking at the game dev modules, the quality of education is nil. Nothing is ever explained, you just get a task and have to figure it out. There isn't even a single lecturer that specialises in game development, they're all just pulled from different departments and sometimes don't know what they're doing with game dev. Nothing I've learned in my 3 years here I couldn't have learned myself watching YouTube videos, and very often that's what I have done. Some modules even do nothing more than just give you videos to watch, and others look to have had the entirety of their content written by ChatGPT. At every turn I have felt this to be a massive waste of both time and money. As for the university itself, while it does have a plethora of facilities, they are barely used. Thousands are spent on expensive sim rig setups, VR headsets and omnidirectional treadmills, only to ever see use on open days. The timetable is completely disorganised, only being on campus for 10 hours a week and we're only informed of room/lecture changes *at best* the day before, oftentimes on the day. Even the timetable website is poor, frequently breaking and requiring manual "update this page" inputs like we're stuck in the mid-2000s. It feels more like a student's final year project than a professional website.
The University is very good .I am happy to be the student of the University.
All good but we need student union. Thank you.
Sunderland uni make you feel welcome and part of a family. Services and support offered covers a range of subjects and is easy to find.
Nice campus facilities need more study space specifically for pharmacy students. Also, the library study space should be expanded.
Brilliant, informative tutors, great place to study
All is good
4.3
18-24 years
The University of Sunderland is a great place to study due to its supportive environment, inclusive community, modern facilities, and experienced staff. It offers excellent academic and pastoral support for foundation year students, ensuring a smooth transition into higher education. The affordable cost of living and strong career support make it especially appealing. However, it could improve by offering more tailored resources for foundation year students, enhancing timetabling and feedback processes, and fostering better social integration between foundation and higher-year students. Improvements to digital platforms could also enhance the overall student experience.
The best thing about the Psychology Foundation course at the University of Sunderland is how it helps you build a strong understanding of the basics, with supportive lecturers who are always there to help. I also really liked the small class sizes because it made it easier to interact and ask questions. On the downside, some parts of the course felt a bit too basic, especially if you already have some knowledge of psychology. Also, moving on to the main degree can feel a bit overwhelming without extra guidance. Overall, it’s a good starting point if you want to study psychology.