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4.03.93.8350 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
easy to navigate, class usually interesting, dundee is a small town and feels diverse.
Lecturer's get to know you quite quickly. This is both a good thing and a bad thing,
Brilliant uni, lacking in sports facilities.
I like the smaller calmer feel the university has but it’s very dated at the same time so that could be improved upon
The staff are always there to support you! Plus the library is very well stocked
Good atmosphere, good facilities, approachable lecturers. Travelling off campus required to have meals, a cafeteria or something in that vein would be a welcome addition.
The facilities are all tidy and great to use, there's plenty of groups to join for sports and activities.
When talking to my peers it seems my course is the only one handled well and with appropriate resources and facilities. SEZ is very helpful but the lack of a student union like at Dundee university weighs more as time goes on.
the university is very warm and inviting and the staff give quick and informative feedback
It's a good uni with great facilities, however, within the actual campus the opportunities for social life are very limited and were even worse during covid. Social spaces are underdeveloped and poorly advertised to students. To my understanding right now this uni used to have a union space, but its currently being moved/under construction, and during this time there simply is no Abertay union, which is a real shame and made it hard to get to know people in the early years.
As a mature student I don’t feel the services are targeted at my age group
Abertay University is amazing in its current form - a smaller university, with closer community. Having said that, I think that it does not provide as much ADEQUATE socializing events as I would want to. The University is located very well, close to the center of Dundee and also close to most Student Accomodation options.
The facilities and staff members here are brilliant. The computer's double monitor setup helps when doing work, and the staff are excellently informed about a wide range of subjects. The campus feels modern and well laid out, so finding your way around is easy, and the course is well planned out, so you never feel as if your learning is too fast or slow. Overall, Abertay inspires creativity and pushes its students to achieve their dreams with all aspects of its experience.
For the campus location, it is in a brilliant location, quite close to his station, but if you are new it is quite hard to find on your first time, for campus look and feel, it looks and feels amazing but i have gotten lost looking for classes a couple of times and would have to ask the front desk, the different building names can get confusing, student life, there is nothing wrong with it bar the usual stresses of money, the student union seems amazing but i have never needed to use much of there services they offer, but also i do not know everything about the student union and all they offer
Covid happened, that impacted my first two years, otherwise, the best higher education I have ever had so far.
Student union not too good. Lecturers very supportive
18-24 years
I love the lecturer-to-student dynamic, it really feels like they're industry professionals who also see you as an equal. They're easy to talk to and don't make you feel bad. They help with your aspirations and truly want to see you prosper. Something I think could be improved is student engagement, a some of the uni led events feel rather targeted towards specific courses. I personally find it really hard to connect with other students while at Abertay as there isn't much of an opportunity to get together.
45-54 years
First gen student
Abertay is an incredibly welcoming and friendly Uni. It's small so class sizes are also small - at least on my course, others may be different. Staff and lecturers are very approachable, knowledgeable and helpful. Discussion and debate are encouraged in class. I'm a very mature student with more years behind me than in front and I've really enjoyed my experience so far! The Library is fantastic - loads of publications, books etc, loan laptops, plenty of PCs and spaces for studying, busy spaces and quiet spaces. The only downside is lack of staff in the Library itself. You have to go downstairs to SEZ where the staff are very helpful but having a librarian floating around would be helpful. Some of the group study pods could use a spruce up - some of the soft seating is tatty and ripped. The on-campus catering options could be improved. The Uni is in the city centre so plenty of access to takeaways, cafes etc but an on-campus subsidised canteen would be fantastic to get cooked food rather than needing it microwaved/add boiling water. Especially for students who commute to Uni. That's a minor gripe though and it comes from someone with Coeliac Disease where my choices are always limited - there are plenty of other options for most people.
Abertay is a brilliant place to learn. I was apprehensive being a mature student going back to studying after many years. The lectures are all very approachable and supportive. All the students I have come across are friendly. I am not too involved with the students union however, they always have events planned which is great for new and existing students.
4.2
Course has lacked direct teaching, low amount of lecture hours, too much "individual study" expected. Teaching that was received has been good though, staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Not enough teaching time face to face. Most of relevant skills have been learned at home via YouTube or other tutorial sites, which is fine for some things, but I and others I know think we would have benefitted from more direct lessons with the opportunity to learn directly from a lecturer's example.