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University of Central Lancashire
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(4.1)
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Kashish Thapa
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Computer Networks and Security BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

Organizational Efficiency: Some students have reported issues with the administrative and organizational aspects of the university. Improving communication and administrative efficiency could enhance the student experience. Facilities and Infrastructure: While UCLAN has made significant efforts to improve its campus and facilities, including a new £60m student centre, there may still be room for improvement. For instance, one student mentioned the need for more seating around food areas. Course Management: There were also some concerns about the management of certain courses. Enhancing course organization and providing clear, timely information to students could help address this issue. Student Support Services: While UCLAN has been praised for its mental health support, it could continue to invest in and expand its student support services to cater to a wider range of student needs

Reviewed: 05 March 2024
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Latia
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

Lots of support and knowledgable lecturers

Reviewed: 29 February 2024
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Richard
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Social Work BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

The staff at UCLAN are very knowledgeable and make the course content interesting and engaging. The library is open 24/7 with a good range of resources. Student support is great with WISER offering academic support and really useful guidance.

Reviewed: 29 February 2024
RR
Richard Renji
1 review
FIRST YEAR

International Tourism Management BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

There is nothing about that

Reviewed: 28 February 2024
KB
Kevin Brockbank
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Journalism BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

The Journalism tutors and the set up is first class. the recording booths, the studio gallery and the TV studio looks and feels like the real thing. This year we could not use the Adobe package at home which was a big disappointment. The creating a brand module was difficult to understand. the Adobe Indesign was not communciated well I I struggles to learn it, mostly self taught. I had no problem learning Adobe Audition and Premiere -Pro the tutor was good teacher. Indesign is not difficult to master if tuition is relate effectively.

Reviewed: 27 February 2024
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Lucy
1 review
FIRST YEAR

TESOL and Japanese BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

This university has everything I need, the buildings are amazing and very close together the accomodation is good and well priced and Preston is a well priced city. My course is well layed out and enjoyable with just enough work. To improve I think the uni may need more walk ability maybe pedestrianise more of the campus add bikes lanes and more nature

Reviewed: 27 February 2024
BR
Bethany Roche
Aged 18-24 years
First gen student
2 reviews
THIRD YEAR

Asia Pacific Studies - Japanese BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

I've been at Uclan for almost six years now, and athough it's not the nicest, or the fanciest, or the most interesting, I've always enjoyed my time here. The people at Uclan tend to be really nice, both lecturers and students, and you'll meet all kinds. Preston itself isn't much as a student city, but it's improved dramatically since I started studying here in 2018. There are far more shops and restaurants that appeal to me, and new things are opening all the time. It can get a bit boring in terms of leisure, however there's a really nice park and the marina is beautiful, especially at night. I'd love to come back a few years after graduating and see how things have changed. If you're looking for a cheap city to live in with a good sense of community and don't mind having to travel a bit to get the true city experience (Manchester is 40 mins by train), then I would recommend Uclan.

Reviewed: 27 February 2024
JB
Jack Bottoms
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Sport Business Management BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

My course is very interesting and allows me to balance university work and my social and working life well during the first year. I am also very happy with the careers support that is at my disposal. Some of the buildings I am in do not feel as modern or up to date as others or other unis.

Reviewed: 26 February 2024
KM
Katie Mullan
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Journalism BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

The wellbeing drop-in centre and overall mental health support has been fantastic and extremely useful. The lecturers are always available to help and for one-to-one assistance when struggling on the course. I think there are some timetabling improvement that could be made

Reviewed: 22 February 2024
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Barbora
1 review
FIRST YEAR

MSc Applied Forensic Psychology

University rating (2)

The worst aspect is how the organisational part of the University is in complete chaos and behind on everything. It's apparent that departments are understaffed and not properly supported. When I started, I fought to get some information, did not have proper student status, did not get a student card, and did not get any information about the start of the course, now I'm waiting for the board to confirm my marks, which happened two weeks ago, but I don't know the results yet, because some kind of department haven't published it yet. No one knows anything, no one knows what advice to give me, and no one dares to guess the timeframe. When the course started, we got all the information and documents in the email from the course director, because timetables and blackboard didn't work for anyone for weeks after the course started. The best part is mental health support. When I contacted the director of my programme to ask for an extension due to reoccurring mental health problems and unexpected financial difficulties that made it worse, he immediately requested for me to get mental health support, their response was quick, very helpful and I've received the best counselling to date, which happened very quickly, in comparison to my previous university.

Reviewed: 21 February 2024

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