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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsDrinking culture is good. Over policed in places. People learn from experience, the stricter you are the more rebellious the behaviour is.
Everything about the university is great.
Being close to the Welsh government means there is many opportunities for extracurricular events. This is great for politics, and means that the course feels much richer by proxy.
The buildings are well equipped for the size of lecture groups and there are a good amount of study spaces around campus, so there is always somewhere to sit, even when it's busy. There is a good amount of libraries, and they are all of a good size, so even in exam season, there will be a space to sit, and if you're lucky, you'll also get a charging point. The SU is outstanding - the facilities, the events, the club nights, the accessibility for Society committee members and the range of Societies available to join are all amazing.
The student support services, in my experience, have been lackluster.
best aspect is the SU on a Wednesday night when all the socials come together. worst aspect is the heating in the lecture theatres sometimes doesn't work
I think there are great facilities, good lecturers, a strong sense of support and you feel like you're at the heart of things. Cardiff as a city is a great place to be a student and especially with the SU it's a lot of fun.
Non-campus but everything is close enough together, the student union is top tier, student support is good overall in the university but it does differ a lot when looking for support in "schools", good library's with enough space, however, some look quite outdated, nights out in the su are great.
Its all great.
Cardiff is a beautiful, easily accessible city and the university is also exactly that. The staff are amazing. The facilities are great. There is always somewhere different and beautiful to study and all buildings have access to a range of facilities. The university is always on hand to help and there is endless opportunities for networking and career activities. There is something for everyone and Cardiff
There are great societies and good support
The location of the University campus is perfect for walking into university as well as into town. It feels very connected to the centre of Cardiff which is nice. The Student Union is also great and is very involved in Student life. Regarding improvements, maybe more course related events by the university but this is only a minor point.
I think that Cardiff is a wonderful city and the university is beautiful and centrally located. There are a great variety of clubs and societies to get involved with and the facilities such as the sports center and library are excellent. I think the teaching is also good but that more focus needs to be given to supporting student with essay writing and exams given the impact of covid on our learning and experience with completing exams/ writing essays. Mock exams and formative assessments are valuable and aren't utilised enough.
student rooms are quiet and easy to book, help is always given when asked. it can be improved by more compulsory workshops
The large majority of the social events revolve around partying/drinking and as a student who doesn’t drink alcohol, I don’t find it very inclusive. But people are generally friendly and there seems to be a nice culture.
overall the staff and lecturers are very friendly and the lessons are well laid out. There are lots of events and useful information available at the SU. Some of the chairs throughout the university are not the most comfortable and living near the university can be rather noisy. As a disabled student I appreciate that the university seems to value our feedback through things such as thinking differently.
New CSL is good for studying, plugs don't always work and it gets busy very quickly.
18-24 years
The price of living is now the worst thing
18-24 years
Cardiff uni is so inclusive - there's so many different societies on offer and opportunities to get more involved with the individual schools. I always feel very welcome and greeted kindly when joining a new society. The lecturers are smart and professional, but know when a laugh is needed and how to make it happen. They are super friendly and approachable, I never worry about speaking to them in person or emailing them my concerns. I think the university buildings themselves are beautiful and kept so clean - just incredibly well-looked after, especially the centre for student life. it looks so majestic, it makes me want to study! I do think the Heath campus isn't as aesthetically pleasing to the eye, which is a shame because I'm there everyday and have never been in the city centre for lectures. I understand it's a literal hospital in which we go to lectures (and the lecture theatres are all actually lovely) but I do get jealous that my buildings don't feel so regal and important like the others get to experience.
4.5
There are a great range of societies to join so there is something for everyone. The Students Union has a number of excellent facilities, shops and food outlets. The teaching staff are very helpful and friendly and the campus is lovely. Cardiff is a very nice city with so much to do, and I have always felt safe here. It could be improved by some of the facilities being upgraded as some are a bit outdated.
The number of contact hours suit my learning style well as I enjoy working independently. The course is very interesting and the teaching staff are helpful and approachable. The seminars are especially helpful to consolidate my knowledge. It could be improved by offering more opportunities to get feedback on my work, and more examples of high grade work from previous students so I know how to approach a question.
Although the rooms here are quite small, I really enjoyed my time here and quickly got used to the size - I could fit way more into my bedroom that I initially thought! I felt very safe as there was an on site security team. The location is great as it is right next to Tesco Extra, McDonald's, KFC, Greggs, Aldi, B&M and PureGym, among other things. The reception team are very helpful. I play netball, and my bedroom was opposite the netball courts which was very helpful for attending training, The kitchen is nice and modern, and this accommodation is good value for money. The internet worked well, there was a good heating system, and we had a cleaner once a week to clean communal areas.