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Sort:Latest reviewsIt’s a great place to study because the staff and lecturers there are very nice and helpful, they do their best to express everything so that we understand. One thing that could be improved is offering more ways for the students to gain experiences before finishing their courses
I like how close it is to the city. I don't like how much is based around drinking.
My best experience with the university is with support regarding employment and volunteering. I came to BCU with nothing on my CV and now it’s over a page long and I’m so greatful to have taken part in so many fun experiences and roles I otherwise would’ve never had the chance to do I would say the worst aspect of the experience is sometimes lectures don’t feel worth going to because not all lecturers add on to what’s already available online, so this could definitely be improved to help student engagement
My experience at Birmingham City University has been a fantastic journey filled with learning, growth, and opportunities. Here are the best and worst aspects of my time at BCU: **Best Aspects:** 1. **Diversity and Inclusivity**: BCU is home to a diverse student body, creating a rich learning environment that fosters understanding and collaboration. 2. **Practical Learning**: The curriculum emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for real-world scenarios. 3. **Supportive Staff**: The lecturers and support staff at BCU are approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in students' success. **Worst Aspects:** 1. **Limited Study Spaces**: Sometimes, it can be challenging to find available study spaces on campus, especially during peak periods. **Top Tips:** - Engage with the diverse student community to broaden your perspectives and build meaningful connections. - Embrace practical learning opportunities to develop essential skills for your future career. - Seek support from lecturers and staff members when needed to make the most of their expertise and guidance. **Suggestions for Improvement:** - Expanding and optimizing study spaces on campus to accommodate the growing student body.
Great supportive staff, many departments for any sort of help
The university experience has been disappointing to say the least. We are not heard when we speak out on things that are wrong.
Great location easy to get to via public transport. Large range of facilities and easy to access support for your course from staff. Could improve the in person support for external factors that could affect studies eg. Finance, mental health as I feel were often just redirected to Moodle
It has a good atmosphere and staff are nice and friendly but I believe more focus should be put on how students react to the course and also the personal time given to students.
BCU is a great place to study. With its variety of courses and amazing faculty it makes being a student easy. The student union also offers amazing societies for you to join and there’s pretty much a society for every interest and if there is one that you’d want and they don’t have then it’s easy to create it. My time at university has been great all the staff are friendly and helpful, assessments are explained clearly so they are easy to understand and if you ever get confused lecturers always are available to help out so you get the best grade you can. BCU also has its student union pub which is a great place to socialise after a long day while getting some food and they even host a pub quiz on Thursdays which is very popular.
18-24 years
I am actually January 2024 start, however this wasn’t an option. The uni so far has been fantastic, my first year has enabled me to grow in confidence whilst feeling extremely welcomed and looked after on the course. I have enjoyed every minute with continuous support. I am looking forward to year 2.
Timetables are not good, otherwise no any other problem.
I wish there was better transport from the new street station to the campus as I commute and takes a while to get to the campus from the train station
Several study spaces Great location Friendly Improvement: Bigger lecture halls in seacole Better use of skills rooms
I love everything about the uni. The buildings are beautiful and fully equipped, the teachers are very kind, inspirational, experienced and always happy to help, the food is very healthy and tasty, the course is super fun too. My only dislikes is that the campus is a bit far from the train station, but not far enough to need to catch a bus, and I also dislike how I'm only in lesson for 2 days, and every year it becomes less. I wish I had more lessons per week. Otherwise, wonderful experience, totally worth it.
Incredibly supportive staff with engaging lectures and workshops who are always happy to talk more about a subject you are interested in, their research or to answer questions. It is not the univerisity staffs falt but the timetabling is an issue. Sometimes you will be in 9-11am and then not again until 4pm or 5pm until 6pm or 7pm and as a disabled student who doesnt live near campus i am unable to be out of the house and hanging around the building (mainly doing nothing) for 12+ hours once travel is factored in. Due to this always end up missing a session when it happens however, staff are usually amazing at helping with catch up and the mental health support at BCU is second to none (and ive been to two other univerisites before this). Overall BCU is a friendly and beautiful place with supportive staff, but the admin lets it down a little.
Best- Teachers are very supportive and good at teaching, also the student union is fantastic! Always ready to help. There isn't any worst aspects.
The amount of resources available does help. The way you get responses and people reaching out to support you. Its great, for back and forths, for open conversations
I love how the art school has its own buildings and is an old Victorian art building. There is such a homely feeling to it. I would say the only thing I would improve is to have a cafe
4.2
It’s very nice and cosy and a good layout for students to know where to go along with having some shops around and Starbucks and thing in the campus. It’s got a prayer facility that’s accommodating for the religious students.
The content sometimes is a little not needed and feels like why do we have to know this can we not just go to the actual stuff for the assigments but I guess it helps us develop or skills. The class lectures are better than online as online not many people pay attention and lecturers do help and support when asked for by students