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4.04.14.3788 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThere are plenty of spaces for study on campus and it’s location in comparison to the city centre is excellent. It would benefit from having more areas on campus for students to spend their free time away from their studies.
I love studying at Leeds because my course is really interesting and the facilities are excellent, however I wish it was easier to access mental health facilities.
18-24 years
First gen student
The university grounds are accessible and aesthetically pleasing. I think my favourite part is the range of different libraries. They each have their own personality and can cater to your needs depending on how you feel on the day! For a more communal, group study feel you go to Laidlaw. To get your head down for the grind you go to health sciences. And to feel like an academic you pop into Brotherton. The student support teams have never let me down. They've gone above and beyond to make sure I feel heard and like an important member of this community, especially when I've reached out about mental health struggles. I honestly cannot think of a negative to put on it.
The best experiences at university have been the many available libraries and booths for both silent and non-silent work. There are also many cafes and shops near to campus. The student life and where to go for drinks or eating is great. The worst aspects are the assessment, marking and feedback. Feedback can be vague and is generally not helpful. Marking can be very subjective on the markers opinions and what they personally like or dislike in an essay.
Great teaching staffs and support staffs, super supportive
Nice facilities and people. Course is a bit lacklustre and needs revamping. Need more enthusiasm from the lecturers sometimes, they are often too busy for undergraduates.
The gym and sport facilities are really good, especially with the updated gym. The accommodation is good, clean and a decent price. The study areas like libraries and classes are all good and there are many areas. I feel like there could be more leisure areas in the student Union.
I love how big and varied the locations on campus are, the mixture of modern and classical that you can only get with old universities.
It feels like home, i prefer to study at campus then at home.
Personally, I love the University's campus: the obvious care and and upkeep that goes into the presentation of the outside and inside student areas makes the campus feel like a safe bubble outside of the arguably less safe city of Leeds. I think that Leeds is a great place to study for the friendly atmosphere of the place: there always seems to be student union people and staff around to engage with, both on an academic and personal level. I especially like the utilities that the University of Leeds provides: the amount of libraries and study spaces is so impressive. It has been interesting getting to know which study areas are the quieter ones, and which are the more social ones.
18-24 years
When I first entered the university, I could not understand the way and language of the teacher, but as time goes by, I gradually understood and understood what the teacher wanted to express. The secret of success is to preview before class and review after going home!
The city and people there are always very friendly, as are the staff at the uni. To improve, I think a greater focus could be placed on coursework throughout the module, as opposed to final exams that determine the whole grade. This is probably only applicable in my course however, as I know this has been acted on in other courses.
Best part is the social aspect and meeting lots of new people. Worst aspect is the workload and some of the group projects.
The school policy of having all exams in May rather than splitting them through the year
Leeds is a fantastic place to study as it's so close to the city center, so balancing uni work and a social life is super easy! It's convenient for trvales elsewhere as well due to great public transport links.
Supporting atmosphere, lots of people to talk to
Best: I could enjoy my social life by joining different societies and perform in a concert. Worst: The food is quite expensive here.
Worst aspects: - I think the lecture theatres and seminar rooms can be improved for most of the buildings Best Aspects: - The location of the university - The inclusivity of other ethnicities
The library and facilities on campus are really nice environments to work in that encourage me to get out of my flat and be more productive. The only thing I am not a huge fan of is the clubbing but that comes with any university experience.
4.3
Pros - Great nightlife - Good range of societies - Campus is really nice and good location next to the city centre Cons - Bare minimum student support - Bad organization - Union doesn't bring students together - Not enough study space - Poor teaching
Pros - Good range of teaching (seminars, tutorials, lectures, group work) - Good range of assessments (essays, MCQs, group presentations) - Knowledgeable teachers Cons - Teaching has not prepared me for placements - Lack of practical skills teaching + facilities to practice - Poor organization of teaching, eg. timetable errors, room errors, tutors not showing up
Pros - Close to uni - Close to good bus routes - Supermarket nearby Cons - Wifi problems - Electricity problems in flat - Really cold in winter - No microwave or kettle in the kitchen - Dated furnishings