1,338 Lancaster University reviews

The course is good and interesting, but the first year content is quite broad.

The accommodation is good for the convenience of being on campus and surrounded by other students, but the quality of the rooms and services does not match the price.

No regrets choosing this subject. The choice of modules available to students studying Environmental Science allows you to lean towards ecology, hydrology or whatever you find most interesting (and likewise, after 1st year you can pretty much avoid aspects of the subject which you find difficult or boring). However, some lecturers appear to put in vastly more effort and enthusiasm into the module they are teaching than others; this is especially true in 2nd year and after as they pretty much have a free rein to structure the module as they wish, which occasionally results in chaotic, stressful modules with minimal contact time or support and then rather inconsistent and unfair marking. It's very difficult to assess which modules are legit whilst signing up to them, so ending up with one of these is pretty much down to bad luck. To be fair, this issue was probably exacerbated by the fact that I was studying during Covid.

Relatively good accommodation compared to most student rooms.

Good lecturers, not so much in the way of practical application and careers

Too many on one floor but everything worked

Good course but have to supply my own materials.

Great accommodation, perfect location being close to the centre but not too loud.

My module is a good combination that offers business with a focus on communication and creativity. Most of the lecturers are good at teaching and provide sufficient sessions for students to ask questions about their coursework. However some seminar tutor could done their job better which will definitely increase the participation of students checking in.

Obviously I cannot speak on behalf of all courses but my module teachers so far have been very supportive and interesting. Unlike some universities, lectures here are an hour long each (instead of 2 hours) and workshops an hour to an hour and a half. They're just long enough to keep your attention and also not drain you too much so you don't understand what's going on anymore. I find that it makes going back to make any additional notes that I need after the lecture much easier as it enables me to find my own time and create a schedule that works for me whilst also not overworking myself. Genuinely, I believe if you go for a subject that you have a strong passion for then you'll do just fine! Motivation is key here as if you don't keep up on your work then you'll slowly fall behind. The workshops at Lancaster do help to prevent this though as they act as as an interactive consolidation class. They allow you to practice what you've learned in the past week or two and works in a more class-like setting. This way if you do have any questions about the work you can ask your lecturer in a less formal setting since you all slowly get to know each other. I have found it a little difficult to adapt my learning style when it comes to different lecturers though. Some put more information on the slides and almost read it, some go off script a little more. Some put very minimal text on slides and explain most of the information verbally. It has been an obstacle for me to try and process the information in a way that helps me to learn when they don't necessarily teach in a style that works for me- so sometimes I need to put a little more effort in during my own personal time. For instance, I find it a bit harder to process verbal information and it goes in my head much faster when I read it, so I may need to be quicker at making notes and rewrite them in my own words later. In terms of online classes, I quite like them still. One aspect of COVID that I really am thankful is now more common is recording the classes so we can revisit them as many times as we need to. It makes personal learning a lot easier, especially if you have to miss a lecture for whatever reason. Opportunities within the law school here are so frequent and help give you an idea on how many careers there are actually available in the field!

I'm very central in campus and the spot is honestly amazing. It's not a far walk to anywhere that I need to go to, whether it be the bus underpass, food places or my lecture halls. Like I mentioned earlier, living with people is the hardest part about moving away from home and I think your flatmates do help determine part of your experience here. Depending on how people take care of the space, especially the kitchen it might not always be the cleanest place (which is a little frustrating) but there are cleaners who come in a few times a week to help get some of the basics back clean for you. In terms of value for money the reason I've rated that slightly lower is because of inflation and prices going up next year, it's already quite expensive and I know some people avoid living on campus for that reason. But currently the ensuite's are so lovely- spacious with shelving, wardrobe, a large desk, drawers, under bed storage and of course your personal bathroom. I'd recommend the ensuites to anyone who can afford them. In terms of wifi I've never had an issue so far, it's always really fast. Moreover, if anything needs fixing in your room you can either ring up or report it via the app which makes the process of getting repairs/replacements very easy. For safety, as I mentioned you each get your own support system allocated to you by your accommodation so it feels inclusive and personal and if you have any issues with your accommodation you can always speak to them about any problems. The porter's are also available 24/7 so you know if anything ever happens you always have someone you can go to and be safe.

It’s the best uni!!!!

Good course and teaching. Only downside is I haven't met my tutor at all.

Only downside of this college is the walk to campus. Other than that great accommodation.

expert, interested supervisors, opportunities to take research in directions you want to and projects which make a real difference

Great course for working professionals.