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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewscardiff uni is a great place to study. i like living in taly south halls, i like my course and the building its in, and the ease of accessibility for most uni related tasks, problems and information. my problems with cardiff uni are few however in the long term, the halls could be improved, taly south although i have no problems, could have nicer bathrooms/kitchens and bedrooms, however they are good as it is. i think the gym should be cheaper, which may in turn provide more motivation for students to join and become fitter. which may help with mental health generally.
Course wise lecturers are really helpful and responsible although sometimes there were some misorganisation but advantages outweighed. University life is great and mostly because of student union with amazing sabbatical officers running the SU as there are always interesting events going on every week. I think there's difference between courses' building/facilities, it is very obvious that computer science and optometry buildings are really new and big while other courses are still having classes in the old buildings.
Even thought it is not a campus, the university buildings are all close and within walking distance, and are directly next to the city centre. The SU helps with jobs , and has an advice centre on hand for any problems - but to be improved, more one on one support plans
my first year student accommodation was unfairly allocated. I paid the same as someone who had the same kitchen facilities and bedroom quality but shared between 4 people, when I had to hare between 8. Also they people I had to share with were appalling - I know its not the universities fault who I had to share with, but I am surprised they allowed for such students stay at the university.
The university housing is a decent price and quality (although the lack of living rooms and frequent problems that we have to call out for - like lights going off) The lecturers and quality of teaching is very good and engaging, and everything is very simple and easy to find on learning central - the assessments, the readings, lecture recording in case you miss them One annoying thing is the school of law and politics does not have a reading week and i live far away so i can only go home for the holidays
18-24 years
First gen student
overall, the academic standard is incredibly high for cardiff university, and the work is challenging. my department sometimes releases stuff late and tells us things last minute which is kind of annoying. cardiff’s student union is amazing. i only discovered it in my 2nd year of studying but me and friends always go to the third floor and then have access to pick food up downstairs if we’d like to. cardiff university is essentially located just outside of the city centre, meaning there is always something to do when you’re not studying. whether that be a pub, shopping, or something like the cinema, you’re never bored. it’s also convenient for places like alexandra gardens which is pretty at spring! cardiff for me personally is a good place to study as it’s relatively close to home, i also know the area really well so i feel safe. it makes it a great place to study with it being prestigious, with high academic standards. one thing i think that can be improved is the amount of emails regarding assessments, the department seem to lack these leaving a majority of the group dumbfounded and feeling on edge about having to ask for guidance on the relevant topic. alternatively, for specific modules, the communication feels limited, and oftentimes, inconspicuous. uni accommodation wise in cardiff, i didn’t go to uni halls, so i may seem biased, but private accommodation was the best decision i made. solely for the fact that i wanted my own bathroom at an affordable price. the pros; i didn’t have to share, the cons; i have lived with all boys for 1st, 2nd, and also will be for 3rd year. it’s got to be something you book and choose well in advance, because 9 times out of 10, someone will pull out of the ideab
The location is right in the middle of the city, making it easy to go from lectures to a day out shopping, going for food, etc. and also means looking for housing is that little bit easier as everything is so close.
Cardiff offers a variety of cozy study spaces nearer the main campus, that are really great! However, some more would be appreciated in the Heath campus!
There are various libraries to choose from and study at. The campus is not too spread out, making it relatively easy to get around to all your lectures and seminars. They could improve by bringing Wednesday night Silent Disco back to the Student Union. More seriously, my university experience could have been made better with more contact time promoted throughout the university. I don't feel my tutors reached out enough.
The student union and student support is absolutely incredible
I just overall love the atmosphere, location and course I’m on at Cardiff. Great uni.
It’s all very nearby and easy to navigate. My course is very engaging and I have a lot of contact hours which is great for studying languages! I could do with more lessons in my Advanced language, Spanish, as I feel as though I am doing a lot more of my Beginners language. The ASS Library, law building and tower buildin aren’t the most aesthetic looking buildings which is why I wouldn’t rate the look of the campus 5 stars.
Pretty Decent, would be nice if there were more benches around
Very student friendly city and support of readily available, through resources and 1-1 support if you need it.
Make it easier to Able to meet more people on my course as it’s a larger course
Lovely place and all places are really easy to get to, could offer better transport around the city as buses aren’t great
18-24 years
The only bad thing I can say about the student union is that there isn't as much seating as there could be for studying during the day in the SU building and that the waiting time for mental health support can be quite long, however the support they do offer, the facilities and the student engagement is amazing. I feel safe and happy and know that anything I need I can get from the SU especially compared to some of my friends unis ours is the best that I have seen. The SU building is huge and is so varied it's a great space to spend time!
The university is fantastic for the most part, there are loads of events and societies, and the student union has a fantastic pub and club as well as other facilities. Sometimes it’s not very easy to find out about ‘give it a go’ sessions, as you’ll often have to specifically go on the societies social media page to find out about them.
4.5
Better wellbeing and support for mental health would be goof
More option for one-to-one support for sld
Good