As a UCP alumni and now studying elsewhere I can compare small and large institutions and a small university such as UCP has much to offer over larger universities. Having people know who you are outside of your course, having support from teaching and support services without complicated processes, learning over your set days allows you to plan around this time so other commitments can fit. The course material is aimed at what the industry is looking for with practical applications alongside theoretical study giving you options for employment or further study. The staff not only support but work to create independent study and research skills. I enjoyed the sites and its facilities for being compact and easy to get around.

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 4.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 4.0

As a COVID student there was blended learning for one year which was well managed. Otherwise all learning was in person. Contact with lecturers is excellent with easy accessibility in person or prompt email replies. The mixture of lectures and seminars worked well for the modules taught.

• Course content 5.0
• Work placements and internships 4.0
• Lecturers and teaching quality 5.0
• Career prospects 5.0
• Tutor contact time 5.0
• Subject facilities 5.0

As a mature student with children, studying at UCP has been both rewarding and practical. The course delivery, with lectures scheduled together over just two days, allowed me to also take a part-time job in the sector I am studying, gaining valuable experience meaning I could be ready to go in my new career upon graduation. I have met like minded students with children who offer incredible peer support and the extensive online resources that are available made it easy to study from home at any time, around my family commitments. The flexibility of support from my lecturers both in person and virtually meant I could receive feedback and assistance with assignments without always having to be on site. These approaches enabled me to balance my studies, work, and family life effectively, enabling me to gain a degree as a working parent, which initially I thought would not be possible

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 5.0
• Students' union 5.0

Studying at UCP has been exactly what I needed. The small class sizes and the fixed two-day timetable have allowed me to work in the industry while pursuing my degree. The support I received from my lecturers was exceptional; you really get to know them, and they have the capacity to support your learning journey. The smaller class sizes meant that our learning could be tailored to our individual needs. I have had an excellent three years at this university and am immensely grateful for the opportunity to study while working.

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 4.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 5.0