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I have got wonderful assistance from the university lecturers and student union representatives so its cool for me.
I really enjoy studying at UCB, the lecturers on my course make up the majority of this positive experience with their enthusiasm and friendly approach to teaching. Despite this, there are limitations to everything and reasons to not give this 5 stars overall. Facilities: When I took the interview for this university I remember commenting on the large budget they put into the healthcare suite and it shows. Everything that you would need to learn, feeling up to date and relevant to physiotherapy. Location: For some people, I don't doubt that this is a 5/5 location, especially if you are looking into staying at the uni housing (The Maltings) as it is a 10 minute walk away. This makes 9AM lectures so much easier and is less than 10 minutes away from the most popular clubs in Birmingham. For me personally though, with the best uni housing just near UOB, the unreliable public transport and my favourite place to party being the gay village. The location was only moderately convenient. Student support: Brilliant staff once again as well as over an hour's worth of tutoring from CASE available weekly, makes essays more accessible to people with learning difficulties and helps those that want to push for higher grades. There is also councillors there to help with any mental health issues. Lecturers are also available to offer help lots outside of lectures and are happy to make extra sessions with those who want them. Despite this, the inconsistent application of student feedback into the course or uni itself is where this is let down and students, including myself, can sometimes feel lost in lectures. Campus look and feel: Whilst I try to stay objective, I have mixed opinions on this. I spent a lot of time around UOB in first year and in comparison UCB lacks the old timey charm, grand courtyard and clocktower but makes up for this in functionality. The uni is very easy to navigate and is hard to get lost in, but this very one tone appearance is what makes it feel dull at times. Student life: Once again I find this hard to answer as partying on broad street (the main clubs) is not my thing, but for the average student, this is great. Overall I think this is mostly what you make of it and will be different for each student. In terms of budget however, my favourite part about UCB is the kickstart fund, which is £300 every student gets access to to spend on printing, textbooks and even apple products. If you qualify for maintenance as well you can receive a larger sum than the base £300. Students Union: Whilst I appreciate the work that the guild do in engaging people to work together and creating a platform for change, the university just isn't large enough to host all the societies and the interested members to join. Partly due to the fact that some students feel the union is poorly advertised, society life usually goes under the radar, as the vice president of Drama society I sometimes feel frustrated by this. A great aspect is community feel of the student union compared to UOB that come sometimes feel a little bit more "corporate" and formal. The union is definitely for the student led by students but the facilities and small cohort makes this a low 3/5 Overall I think that my university is consistently making strides to improving facilities and working on every aspect of student life. Unfortunately, as it still stands I think the best I can rate this is a 4/5 which is still fairly high. However this is not due to its own fault necessarily, but the situation itself. With the efforts of the staff and current teaching style on my course I think UCB fully deserved it's highest rated university award according to students last year.
Good support, well equipped
Very small/limited student union Help with referencing and 1:1 assignment checks Very good sports facilities with access to specialist equipment
Although Lecturers, the facilities and location of this University are great. I cannot put aside the fact that I had an horrible experience with the university staff as when I was facing a huge problem in grand part due to ucb's fault, not a single person was actually helpful, I contacted a lot of staff and empty promises were all made and at the end nothing was actually done. Besides that not a single person was able to tell me the same as the last, UCB made me lose a year of my life for nothing
My experience with the university so far has been great, this is mostly due to my course and its lecturers but my experiences outside of that have been good too. Facilities are always clean and comfortable. I have no complaints for the site at all.
Last year is a very stressful year, however the university resources make it easier. I would love to see less queues in the cafeteria. The lecturers are really approachable and helpful, even with your personal life.
UCB is the hot spot for nuursing currently due to vast amount of resource available to support student with their learning. The leactiring team is supportive a d welcoming. There is a remarkable restuarant where fresh pizza and other meals are prepared daily. Finally the campus is clean with comfortable seating area around the campus for students.
35-44 years
First gen student
I am doing a CMDA (Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship) in Business Management so I am working full time whilst being a part time student. I find the balance very good and the university support has been fantastic. I love coming into uni for one day a week and being a student. I really enjoy the learning experience and the facilities are great. The lecturers have been really helpful, understanding and supportive through what can sometimes feel like a lot going on!! We are almost at the end of our first year and I have definitely learnt a lot about the world of business and also about myself. The course has inspired me to make positive changes in my working life. This is only the beginning!! I recommend UCB to anyone wanting to further their education.
Supportive and welcoming environment, never expected to receive so much genuine one-to-one support at uni. The only thing missing is a uni bar on campus but there’s always the Shakespeare next door
18-24 years
No help for students please choose different university of you are coming from different countries. I swear this is not good University no good staff no good service all fake
35-44 years
First gen student
UCB is a great place to study, to feel home and safe. Friendly environment and all the facilities are available, tutors always ready to help and support the students. I am glad that I can be a part of University College Birmingham family. An experience unforgettable!
Classes are smaller allowing for better 1 to 1 time with tutors. There's also support for things such as essay writing skills if you need it. The kickstart scheme is a lifesaver as it basically feeds me every day because you can spend it at the cafe there. What could be improved. There used to be no plugs in the computer labs for laptops?
Everything is at the top. No any regret joining it.
35-44 years
The University is excellent. We have plenty of support available. The lectures’ support is incredible. They are constantly bringing their expertise to the lessons, which makes us even more motivated to excel.
Nice campus, course is also nice.
Whist I have been studying at UCB I have found them very supportive regarding your educational needs and personal issues which could hinder you completely your studies. Also, there are many opportunities offered to students to like you to be more employable when you have completed your studies. Generally, I haven't had any issues that could be dealt with differently. I happy with my university journey so far.
The uni is really modern and eye catching. The food in the Moss House restaurant is amazing and as well! Location is ideal, so you cant get lost! Only problem is this year, there were quite a lot of new students and the uni spaces felt a bot over crowded
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