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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsBest: Opportunity, Good facilities, Location of campus Worst: Basic living accommodation, More support face to face
I think the university is amazing, I find that the staff are very in touch with the students, it's easy to contact them etc. I think the SU is amazing also, there is literally every club and society you could think of and they make it really really easy and welcoming for student, the building itself has so much useful stuff inside so it's awesome. The only think in my opinion that sucked really was I found the uni accommodation far from the main campus, ams a lot of the building also could do with a reno lol but otherwise it's really great
I like the way that Cardiff as a location seems more relaxed than maybe any other capital city in the UK it makes it less daunting as a first year
Best is close to town centre Worst is facility too old and tiny space
It need more help available for students. Also the teachers need to be more engaging and helpful to the students.
It's the best students union! There's everything you need and all the staff are so nice!
The course is very good and the city is great.
Flexible modules and course focus, good opportunities, supportive tutors and helpful feedback. It could be improved by creating more study spaces with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere
The student union club nights are really good but the halls are really run down
18-24 years
This uni has everything from a brilliant nightlife , any society you can imagine , great lecturers that are amazing at teaching , to being next to both the sea and the Brecon beacons . There's always films being filmed here which is quite exciting but the highlight has been the support from staff . The academic help and opportunities you are given is unrivalled.
Very clean however my building is every dystopian like
Amazing university in thr Heart of Wales. Evverything is within walking distance and a great Welsh feel to the place.
I like the SU- it’s a good place to work with a good salary
such good night life with very friendly people. Could be improved by having more services available for mental health
18-24 years
First gen student
Lots of the buildings are very new and modern, and they're all within walking distance of Cardiff city centre. The SU is particularly nice inside, and great for clubnights! Loads of sports clubs and societies too so there's something for everyone.
The best aspects of my university are the students union and location of my university building. The worst parts are the lecture times, how some professors teach and living away from home and cooking.
Great atmosphere a few lecture theatres could be improved
I love the range of different libraries and buildings which me and my friends can study in, they all offer a different vibe, the libraries being quiet and studious, and the CSL being a place where you can socialise. Cardiff uni is one of the few places i feel completely comfortable and safe! It’s great.
Best: SU events such as YOLO and JUICE every wednesday and saturday Worst: travel to and from the university hospital
4.5
All facilities for my course are in one place, easily accessible, and of high quality. There are many locations also dotted around the city which are also accessible to other students, however, are quite far from student accommodation, and add a long journey to the student's day.
I feel course hours are very convenient as they get most students up in time for lectures. regarding lectures, I feel that they are a perfect length and quality of teaching, however being that strikes have effected our learning, I feel there should be more being done in terms of resources for our missed lectures.
I love the quality of the halls, as there is not much that goes wrong, but when it does, it's fixed quickly. However I feel like the rooms are not a comfortable size on most campuses including my own, and there is quite a bit of noise.