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4.04.03.81333 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsi think the uni is great, there is great suppet for studies and many opportunities for them
The University of Sunderland is great, the support and expertise of the tutors are one of a kind.
Good location with good transport links . Lessons face to face and via teams . Very helpful staff
Beat is meeting lots of new people and going out worst is the assignments
18-24 years
The best aspect of my uni life is that I've become more independent and responsible for my learning, finances, time management and social life. I've met new people from different backgrounds and cultures and make new friends. I have opportunity to pursue the degree that suits my career aspirations and also enjoy a diverse social life, events and activities. The worst aspect is the time management is hard because the time is tight, coping with heavy workload, meeting deadlines and adapt to different style of teaching. The other thing is the financial difficulties, paying tuition, accomodation, living expenses even though Sunderland is way cheaper than other cities in the UK. For me other challenge is cooking and grocery shopping. I was used to have all ready back home, so I could focus on studies and enjoy free time. Now I have to come to the campus after the whole day at school and cook myself some dinner. But overall I' m really happy to study Psychology and to be in Sunderland. I know the first year is a bit challenging with all the changes and I'm confident that I will learn to manage all so I succeed in my studies.
Better parking facilities would be helpful for when on campus
Online classes
18-24 years
Pharmacy Staff are very helpful. An entire library floor was designated to medicine which could have been shared with pharmacy students or other courses
Just very friendly
I love the support of the uni but would love to see more facilities available
The best bits about sunderland uni is the time tables with the much free time aswell as only face to face learning. The main drawback is the lack of help from lecturers outside of lessons.
More library space is needed Change library opening hours to 7am on weekdays (and open earlier on weekends) Greater time limit for booking study spaces More lecture theatre availability so we don't have to go to st. Peter's campus
The university has been very kind and supportive throughout my time there, not just for me but all of the students. The staff are kind and compassionate and I’ve loved my time studying here, it’s been great. The only improvement I can give is for the students union to bring back societies, trips and clubs which were there before the pandemic, if they have returned make them known.
Its a really lovely campus
student union is not great vs other unis social student life isn’t great
Its great being here…
Everyone is understanding and friendly who I’ve encountered and it has a lot of open areas for studying and that is a big bonus in it’s self
Unorganised timetable increasing stress levels.
The campus is close to the bus station and metro and the facilities are great.
4.3
Supportive Lecturers Fantastic Facilities Positive learning environment More parking for students would be helpful
Course is amazing Lecturer support is fantastic More online teaching would be helpful Improved notice surrounding placement off duty would be appreciated