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Sort:Latest reviewsGood university course, Cardiff has rubbish everywhere.
CSL facilities are great - but need to be bigger.
Better feedback and support with essays, points of where I’ve done well included so I know why I have done well instead of having to guess.
Good global opportunities and job support! Good careers services and helpful and kind general support.
Well maintained and clean, not a lot of support for accommodation for year 2, there is no info on their site saying that they do not offer accommodation to second years.
Best student union, so many events and feel so welcomed.
Living so close to campus is great, but the streets are generally filthy and the nights out are worse! Llanrumney training centre is a bit annoying as there are not any good bus routes so I have to rely on others for lifts to play hockey for training or games. In general, though, I feel very happy studying and living in Cardiff as it is much more economic to live in than other big cities and the social life is great.
Overall ups and downs, some study spaces are really good and not just facility wise but looks (science library) . There is loads of support and everything but I always find it hard to navigate and find, Cardiff website is just okay sims is alright I guess but there’s one system where you chat to people (ask for help I get it through young careers) the careers itself is superb!! But where you message is awful generally rubbish! I like the array of quiet, silent and collaborative rooms they’re a good idea and easy to book. Don’t know why I can’t get WiFi in iPhone but works well on everything else:/, but personally I recon the best is how there’s always some space available for studying even if they do get busy quick. The option of coffee is good but I think it’s just somewhere to wander and stretch of legs which it’s important studying sat down all day is really not good! So just a reason to move more
really good overall, excellent support and student care. students union has loads of events weekly for lots of different things. some lectures are not as beneficial as we'd like, but most are very useful and informative.
The facilities in the uni and su are really good and make student life so good. A bus running later e.g: 8pm and a 3am bus back from and to university hall so that students who live in this accommodation don't have to either buy multiple ubers or walk an hour in the dark to go to the city centre.
Great facilities, some boring lectures
The best aspect of my university experience is the amount of locations and facilities to study at and utilise. I particularly like the Centre for Student Life as it has lots of natural light. In addition, Cardiff University is a very social university and there are plenty of events to take part in. The only downside is some that some of the university buildings are old and there is quite a big disparity between some of the buildings where some could do with some modernising such as the psychology tower building as it’s not a very inspiring place for students to learn. Other than that I think it’s a great university.
Cardiff is a great university that cares about all its students. There are great study spaces and libraries.
Best: the students union, expression dance society Worst: safety and travel from uni halls
The lecturers are really supportive.
Everyone staff and students are really helpful, friendly and approachable. The career support is great with loads of career events and fairs and help available from student futures on cvs and job applications. Loads of study spaces available both quiet like the science library and collaborative spaces such as the csl. However they are always busy in exam season!
Student’s Union is the highlight
I think the city of Cardiff itself makes this a great place to study as everything is in a walkable distance and there are lots of things to do outside of studying. The community here is also great with societies, the student union and its events creating a welcoming environment for students studying here.
4.5
Cardiff University offers a great academic environment, especially for law students. The faculty is knowledgeable and supportive, and the resources available—such as the library, legal databases, and career services—are extremely helpful. The city itself is student-friendly, affordable compared to other UK cities, and has a welcoming atmosphere. There are also plenty of opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, networking events, and law-related societies. So far, I haven’t had a particularly bad experience at university. The transition to studying law has been challenging, but that’s expected with any rigorous course. While there are some aspects that could be improved, such as clearer guidance on assignments and easier access to support services during peak times, overall, my experience has been positive.
The course provides a strong foundation in legal principles, with engaging lectures and well-structured modules. The lecturers are knowledgeable and approachable, and the availability of resources such as online databases, workshops, and academic support is helpful. The mix of in-class learning and independent study allows for flexibility in managing workload. I personally believe that more emphasis should be given to how students should prepare for and take part in tutorials. Many students struggle with understanding what is expected, and clearer guidance on structuring answers and engaging in discussions would be beneficial. Additionally, having more directed tutorials—where tutors provide more structured explanations and model answers—would help students get a better grasp of complex legal concepts.
The university halls provide a convenient and comfortable living environment for students. The location is great, making it easy to access campus, libraries, and other facilities. The halls also offer a good opportunity to meet new people and socialize, which helps with settling into university life. Basic amenities are well-maintained, and having on-site support is reassuring. One downside is that some halls can get quite noisy, especially during weekends, which can be distracting when trying to study. Additionally, the kitchen and communal areas can sometimes be messy if flatmates aren’t considerate. It would be helpful if maintenance requests were handled more quickly, as minor issues can take time to be resolved.