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University of Dundee

1,136 University of Dundee reviews

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(4.2)
  • University of Dundee
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Allie Macleod
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Medicine BMBCh

University rating (5)

Brilliant student support. The university has a modern feel & a friendly environment. The Union is always seeking ways to improve student experience & make the campus more inclusive & safe.

Reviewed: 03 March 2023
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Anna Casasola
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Law (Scots) LLB (Hons)

University rating (3)

The student union used to be more fun for nights out but it’s so expensive now.

Reviewed: 02 March 2023
HP
Hiral Parekh
Aged 25-34 years
First gen student
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

The worst experience at the university of Dundee dated back in 2018. I was a student for just two months, due to carer responsibilities and financial difficulties I had to leave. I did not know who to talk to, the staff helped to point me in the right direction, however my personal experiences as a student here felt like a missed opportunity for Dundee university to provide guidance on the matter. I decided to work and earn enough to pay for two years of funding. I returned back to Dundee university in 2021, having resolved my personal circumstances. The university has been very accommodating for my return, providing me with student support in counselling, health services and with my responsibilities as a remote carer at home. This personal triumph and direct support received by the university has been the best experience of my lifetime. My return to Dundee has been an extraordinary experience, joining many societies has opened up all the opportunities every student should have. A great community and helpful tutors to guide the learning process. My mental health as a carer has excelled and prospered! I believe the university can be improved to advertise to students with personal issues affecting their studies. More emphasis is needed on mental health to make situations like my own universal knowledge to all students. To campaign for student's mental health should be made more awareness and accessibility across the university.

Reviewed: 02 March 2023
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Laura
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Fine Art (Digital Media, Drawing and Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture) BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

My course is very self-led, which means we have a lot of freedom to lead our own learning - but also means we have to be incredibly reliant on self-motivation and ability to develop our own skills.

Reviewed: 02 March 2023
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R-L
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons)

University rating (3)

There is a lot of available support for students for a wide variety of things even outside of academic problems and the facilities that we can access within campus are really good. However since COVID, the student life especially at the Union has decreased so much, it’s just not the same.

Reviewed: 02 March 2023
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Haruna Isallah
1 review
THIRD YEAR

PhD in CEPMLP

University rating (5)

Affordable cost of living and availability of teaching and learning facilities. For improvement student reduced costs may be supported. Also, modern teaching and learning such as online and conferencing need be integrated into the school curriculum.

Reviewed: 01 March 2023
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Payal Bansal
1 review
FOURTH YEAR+

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management MSc

University rating (5)

Studying at uni is lovely. There were group assignments wherein we are able to work and make friends. The uni gives a lot of part-time working along with studies in the uni which boosts the confidence of students. If you are an international student, getting accommodations and settling down is a bit tough. But the university supports throughout if there a mental health issue or problems in making the assignment, communicating your problems and handles every kind of enquiry of the student. I thoroughly enjoy the learning process of this uni and recommend it to everyone. The uni is beautiful quite big. The libraries are spacious and equipped with latest technology. The professors have great knowledge and experience. I would like to stay with the uni and would want to work with them in future.

Reviewed: 01 March 2023
SR
Student Reviewer
Aged 18-24 years
First gen student
1 review
SECOND YEAR

History and International Relations MA (Hons)

University rating (3)

Good. Dundee has good transport links to cities/towns across Scotland Dundee is a cheap area to live in. Cons. Mass cuts to the Humanities division, including a reduction in module choice and the failure to hire new staff. The politics department is doing its best with what they have. The university is in constant battle with its lesser paid staff over unfair conditions - e.g., failure to pay estates staff holiday pay (resolved Feb 2023 at threat of legal action) and scrapping pensions (ongoing dispute). Some of the main on-campus student cafes (ran by the University catering service) have been closed since the begging of the year and are yet to re-open.

Reviewed: 01 March 2023
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Rachael
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Animation BDes (Hons)

University rating (4)

Really engaging staff on a tutor/lecturer level - approachable and helpful (at least within my course). It's been great finally being able to build a studio community that covid had previously made difficult. Having access to studios and labs at almost any time is really helpful. Management level and above feel very detached from students. They also give off an air of a 'money first' attitude. Whilst I'd recommend Dundee to others because of my course staff being very strong, I'm open about the fact that I don't like how the overall uni is run a lot of the time. Ask anyone about the attendance system and you'll get a sigh and/or eye roll. It's nice having some green around campus, you just have to ignore some of the very ugly and kind of grimy buildings. A lot of the uni's strong points rely on individual/groups of staff members going above and beyond to see their students succeed.

Reviewed: 01 March 2023
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Katie
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Law (Scots) LLB (Hons)

University rating (4)

Really welcoming environment, close-knit community and great studying facilities. On-campus socialisation could be improved - The Union is lacking the charm and appeal it used to have.

Reviewed: 01 March 2023
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