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Sort:Latest reviewsAnyone considering studying creative writing should definitely consider attending BCU. The modules are engaging, the lecturers are diverse in their expertise, with extensive experience, and there are plenty of writing opportunities beyond core modules.
great community and facilities
Everyone is very supportive
Not far from where I live. Is good with the student support but could be better.
I feel at peace and relaxed when working/ revising
The teaching and experience of bcu has been great for me. However there could be a better student union so people can collaborate better.
BCU is a really great place to study. There are quite a few resources available to us, specifically the library for me and there are so many opportunities for growth for example the extracurricular activities and the career fairs. There’s also a lot of support available for the students.
The university is really nice great location by train station and staff always available to talk too.
The lecturers are very helpful and will do everything they can to help you succeed to your full potential. For improvements there needs to be more quiet areas with seating where you can study if not in lessons and have nobody walking past you or distractions.
The facilities are great, with the building itself being modern and well maintained, with an excellent range of equipment for my course. The student union isn't as good as other universities, with no physical student union space other than a small shop and pub. I also feel there is also a lack of non sports societies.
I think it is an enjoyable place, the teachers are easy and pleasant to talk to and everyone is really understanding. The work can be tough at times which is why the teachers really make the experience better as a whole. The look of the university is really good and it's location is perfect with it being in the city centre.
Overall the university looks appealing from the outside as it looks modernised and inside it’s well decorated with different colours. However toilets should be cleaned more regularly And should have security walking around more often around campus
There is support if needed Improvement would be to improve the organisation and issues with the timetables
The university lets the students know of many opportunities for instance through career+and study abroad programs. The campus has a modern look and feel with many places to study and socialise. What the university could do better is provide more scholarship opportunities.
One of the best aspects of BCU is the amount of support you receive from teaching staff. This helps you gain a deep understanding of the topic you're studying, and improves your overall grades. On top of this, the University has a heavy focus on getting students employed both during and after their course. The Careers Plus team is incredibly helpful with this, as they can show you how to improve your CV, perform practice interviews with you to build confidence, and ultimately assist in securing part-time, placement or post-graduate work for students. Finally, while this may be course dependant, BCU has many opportunities for students to gain industry recognised certifications to go along with the degree they're studying.
It is not a busy atmosphere which is nice when studying. More quiet places for independent student would be nice.
BCU is diverse and offers access to a broad range of support services.
18-24 years
First gen student
I love that it’s in the city centre, close to everything else you’d need. Great lecturers with industry experience, they’re always offering help and guidance. Worst aspect would probably be the timetables, because they’re always so bad and we just have to deal with them. But other than that, BCU is the best
The worst aspect of my uni experience would have to be the change of teaching from college to first year. I feel like you’re thrown into uni teaching not knowing how to structure anything or how to answer uni questions or even take sufficient notes. My favourite part of my uni experience would be the support materials and staff we have. How easy our course leaders and supervisors are to contact. If you need anything they’re basically one call away. This is so helpful as it definitely helps you stay on track and get your work done. Overall Birmingham city university is a great university if you want to experience good teaching as well as the uni student experience. The location of the uni is great as it’s only a 5-10 minute walk away from town and student accommodation. Would definitely recommend bcu to all my friends that want to go uni.
4.2
It’s close to home, feels like home and has great transport links. It has an onsite campus shop if I ever need anything and is close to all the other specialised buildings if I need anything from there. It has access to a library and computers, and I can’t really have asked for better. The only negative is that not every student feels like they’re here to study and people constantly walk through doors if they’re running late. What would make it better would be lock times
The best aspect is how interesting the course is. The worst is probably how you don’t always know what you’re walking into until you’re already on the course and you don’t always know what to expect in the content. But there are always mid module reviews that can help with improving courses