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4.04.35.02502 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsUNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM IS A GREAT PLACE TO BE. IT IS IDEAL, TO HELP YOU FIND THE CORRECT PATH TO GUIDE YOU FOR A BRILLIANT FUTURE. IT IS THE BEGINNING OF YOUR STORY. THE UNIVERSITY HAVE VERY GOOD FACILITIES, THE STAFF ARE GENUINE AND HELPFUL TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITIES. THE UNIVERSITY WOULD BENEFIT, HAVING A PARKING SPACE. THAT WOULD HELP, STUDENTS PARK IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AS ALSO FUND MONEY TO MAKE TRIPS, BUY EQUIPMENTS AND ETC.
18-24 years
It’s a great place to study due to the facilities and equipment on hand, stuff I could only dream of owning myself and using in my work so it’s great to be able to have that experience with the materials. However I would say that the “student support” is non existent, it’s extremely hard and a lot of effort to find and actually get that help without being told to literally just go away and being told there’s nothing that can be done without being listened to first.
Because its a small uni there verry specific and have invested a lot in facilities. They could invest more money into teaching
45-54 years
I think it is one of the most incredible places to study in England; the support is fantastic; you get the start kick to support to buy materials, uniforms, food and more! You have many studying places, a great library! Academic support is a fan! Loads of computers IT support! If you do not succeed is your own fault because the support is amazing! Single mother here and mature student but I fitted so well in this university! I love it. Thanks
18-24 years
First gen student
The best is definitely making new friends and experiencing something you love to do at a higher level, the worst would be student accommodation prices it's unrealistic for a full time student to pay.
35-44 years
First gen student
Have a more support for international students or who English isn’t first language.
25-34 years
They patients with students, high quality education and l have a good relationship with teachers. It’s close to city centre.
The facilities are very modern and generally fully equipped with the tools needed for the course. I think the only thing to improve is the teaching as it is not very well organised or enough training provided.
Events in the guild space of our accomodation would be good as well as the guild space staying open all night so people can hang out
18-24 years
First gen student
Experienced staff members with a lot to learn from however I feel that lecturers need to communicate more with each other as sometimes they have a different understanding of brief's for assignments etc and one will tell you one thing and another will tell you something different which can be confusing
Ucb provides students with new and pleasant facilities from classrooms to study rooms. The courses are well designed and organised and the assignment feedback gives a clear idea of the mistakes and further improvements. As a way to improve the whole experience is by giving the option to study online only as this can come in helpful when students are working outside uni or have other projects that also need attention. I found from my experience that in the first year when studying online my grades were higher and this is because I have a better focus in the evening and night time and not so much in the morning so I find it a bit challenging to be focused during the day specially in the morning. I don't know if this applies to a lot of people but it s an option that I would like to have.
In terms of improvements, if the University will provide the timetables not in the last minute it will be great. Also it will be great if they will take in to account to have always lectures in the same days as the previous semester/ year. Is it very hard for students who are working to keep changing their availability or their jobs. One of the weaknesses of the institute is certainly the organisation. In terms of organisation, one of the bad experiences I had is about finding a tutor for a module, the fact that the teacher is not stable for a class is both confusing and frustrating because the teaching methods can be different.
Excellent, just need more quiet space.
Open the cafeteria until more late, because close at 3:00 pm
Lots of diversity and what makes it bad is lack of facilities.
35-44 years
Excellent experience as a student at University College Birmingham so far. I think the student support provided by the university is perfect—friendly and attentive tutors and beyond excellent facilities.
35-44 years
Pros: Course is good and easy to understand. Cons: The support services are not very good.
Good university to study at due to its recently developed Moss House building. Particularly with my course, as physio was new at UCB there wasn't as much opportunity for extra-curricular stuff within the programme.
Everyone is so helpful and my fellow students are a great bunch.
4.4
25-34 years
First gen student
In every city there are unique places that catches the attention of visitors, investors and socialites due to its multicultural and diverse culture found in it. University college Birmingham is situated in that spot, right in heart of the city. Students studying at university college Birmingham have the opportunity to navigate and all the benefits that comes with been in a well advanced environment of learning. Due to its location cost of living is high and this resulted in most students living far from the school environment only having the opportunity to enjoy these city only when they have lectures . With more investment in student's accommodation that is affordable, every student at the university college Birmingham can interact and enjoy more of the city. Thank you.
Noting is as beautiful as having a feel that one is valued in an organization. In the University College Birmingham the lecturers are good at making students part of the system , thus making learning easy. Since i am new in the school my worst aspect of my course is yet to come.