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Northumbria University, Newcastle

1,856 Northumbria University, Newcastle reviews

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(4.2)
  • Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Rebecca
Aged 18-24 years
2 reviews
THIRD YEAR

Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

it’s a brilliant city to live and study in. the facilities are really good and the lecturers are so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their subject areas

Reviewed: 13 December 2022
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Ajunta
Aged 25-34 years
2 reviews
SECOND YEAR

LLM Law (International Commercial Law)

University rating (4)

The best thing abut the university is the support they offer for the students. The relationship between the lecturers and the students could be improved.

Reviewed: 02 December 2022
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James
1 review
THIRD YEAR

MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

University rating (1)

The coach lane campus is a poorer relation to the City campus. The parking charges are really rubbish considering how much you pay to study.

Reviewed: 16 July 2022
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Heather Mckinnon
1 review
THIRD YEAR

MSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

University rating (2)

The best experience has been moving into accommodation and meeting lifelong friends - not on same course. Some lovely and inspiring lecturers. The worst aspects have been poor communication with students, particularly following covid-19. Clique feeling within faculty, and a level of nepotism for certain students. Terrible communication with placement organisation, poor organisational skills with practice placements team. Unanswered emails regarding important things, poor support for students not experiencing a good placement. Changing of assessments, expectation of completing physical nursing skills without offering the provision to do these in a practical setting. A lot of smoke and mirrors, jargon and repetitive competencies. Complete overhaul or curriculum from 1st - 2nd year & changing PAD document to online from 2nd - 3rd year with limited support. Poor delivery of online teaching. Remaining on online teaching despite government lockdown legislation being lifted.

Reviewed: 15 July 2022
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Grace Armstrong
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Theatre and Performance BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

Good atmosphere

Reviewed: 14 April 2022
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Emma Collier
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Mass Communication with Public Relations BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

The best aspects is definitely what the uni offers us. Like big days on campus with food stalls and different things always going on. Food is always available at Habita in the SU. The uni also offers great extra curricular activites so like I play hockey and a member of snow sports and the socials and people I have met have changed my life. It’s absolutely amazing in providing that. My lecturers are understanding and easy to communicate with even when having a breakdown over work. Sometimes the uni high ups are difficult with their Comms but try and ignore that and focus on what I’ve actually gained

Reviewed: 14 April 2022
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Climence
Aged 18-24 years
1 review
FIRST YEAR

MSc International Finance and Investment

University rating (5)

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Reviewed: 11 April 2022
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Alex
Aged 25-34 years
First gen student
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Tourism and Events Management BA

University rating (4)

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Reviewed: 31 March 2022
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Shanaz
1 review
FIRST YEAR
University rating (5)

I started on a foundation year with law, during the pandemic. So I had to go online for most of the entire year. And to be honest it was hard because you couldn’t get the most substantial support for your studies and to be honest, I didn’t really enjoy the full uni experience, that is probably one of the worst aspects, but I worked really hard and felt rewarded after passing my foundation year. Entering my first year, I was now going to be on campus for the first time. The initial anxiety was there but honestly the people I met on the Law course were so nice and welcoming. But after a few weeks, I just knew that Law wasn’t for me at , I wasn’t sure whether the process of changing course would be easy at the time I was changing but, I went to the student ask4help desk and they made it so easy with the application. I felt so at ease. I felt I did the right thing. And I did, I enjoy it so much more (Media and Journalism). You never really fully know what you want to do in life. And that is okay for a uni student, there are options and guidance at your universities. Do what you think is best and right for you.

Reviewed: 30 March 2022
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Dana Biskupova
Aged 18-24 years
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Mass Communication with Advertising BA (Hons)

University rating (3)

Worst aspect is definitely the quality of education. I don't feel like I am getting the full uni experience because the teachers don't seem all that interested in actual teaching. Might be just my course though. The facilities and campus are great though. I absolutely love it, although we could use a student cantine.

Reviewed: 26 March 2022
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