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Sort:Latest reviewsIt’s got a lot of variety especially for study spaces but often the support offered is helpful and directed in the right place.
Good uni experience so far
Sound
There is something in Manchester for everyone, and the Students' Union in particular highlights that. However, in supporting students with things like mental health or loneliness, the university seems lacking in resources, particularly face to face, and with struggling people in mind.
Very nice campus Awful student support Expensive food
Best is night life and also a good balance between city and campus Good food options
Vibrant city with lots to do. Friendly staff all round and brilliant students from older years that are super helpful. The administration department needs work and can be very frustrating at times.
There is a wide range of support with staff members answering emails quickly and always available to grant support if asked for it. While the course itself is good and the support is significant, the only true problem is the accommodation and specifically the price of it (although maintenance do respond quickly to any requests put in).
18-24 years
First gen student
best aspect - how involved you can get with committee work at University worst aspect - lack of a variety of events for students who dont drink/party
Best: - Everything in campus is close and easily accessible - Straight road from almost all accommodations, with many necessities nearby e.g. shops and post office - Lot of independence, promotes discipline and responsibility within students - Very good social opportunities and nightlife, especially cultural Improvement: - Could renovate some of the older buildings on the outside, some look a bit ancient and boring
University of Manchester is a great place to study mainly due to the quality of accomodation, the great facilities on offer, the amazing social life and the great location. I believe it could be improved if the quality of lecturers improved across the board.
There's a lot of information and support readily available for whenever and whatever you have queries about Support for both university work and extra curricular endeavours A lot of spaces to work, study and socialise Always something going on for everyone - a lot of variety I don't personally feel supported by my lecturers and feel as though my course isn't worth the £9,250 I am paying Sometimes there is an overload of information and its often hard to find what is relevant to you
25-34 years
Manchester University is a great place to study for several reasons. Close to city-centre, with professional teachers and a high range of extracurricular activities, there is always something to do in Uni, let it be for studying, finding cheap stuffs to eat, or engage in a pub quizz or a yoga class. Facilities are clean, modern, with a tiny sense of Victorian architecture, making it very agreeable to study in. There is a variety of courses, so everyone will found what they like. Life on campus is good, with several accommodation places with full arrangements that can please all students, from catered to non catered, from shared bathroom to ensuite, from party life in Fallowfield to quiet scenery in Victoria Campus. The only thing I have to reproach is the price of accommodations, they are deeply expensive, even though it's compensate by the amount of cheap stuffs to do on campus. Contact hours, and intellectual exchanges with teachers are also be a bit restrained, compared to what I am used.
Best: Great teaching staff and resources. Based in a great city with lots to do around. Good reputation Worst: Teaching staff are underpaid and overworked so are sometimes on strike.
Lots of great study spaces and libraries which establishes a good learning environment.
The student support makes Manchester a good place to study as it is very accessible and the emailing system is great too as we are constantly kept informed and up to date. If anything was to be improved about Manchester, it would be to have more student study spaces advertised.
The students union is quite progressive, however unfortunately the university itself is not. Student support is varying over different degree programmes
Manchester has been my dream University since I was a little girl. I got accepted into all the Russell group universities I applied to, but I still chose Manchester. The location is fantastic, with transport links easy to access and all facilities readily available e.g. food, shops, leisure. It is also a very diverse University, which I love. I love how people from all walks of life and countries attend this University. Since starting my course however, I have been pleasantly surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of support available. The lecturers are kind, respectful, helpful and knowledgeable.
Lots and lots of ways to make new friends, lecturers are easily accessible. Marking times are a bit slow, but understandble. Had problems with using very outdated software, but they have since improved.
4.3
The clubs at the SU are inclusive and awesome Getting to campus and accommodation is a real issue - especially financially
Buying books is expensive and annoying particularly compared to other courses The content is awesome, incusive and very fun
It was ugly and pretty small (plus things breaking and the noise) The community and atmosphere was awesome