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4.04.14.01113 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThey provide every details if you are stuck somewhere in university you can use university’s application where you can find map and place you wants to go another one is that if you have any questions related to course or modules student can easily contact them via teams or email which I found really helpful, when they taught any modules and if someone is not getting the concept they provide easy information for you I find this university is interesting and place where you could learn many things as well as experience your life in different environment to build new skills and ability.
18-24 years
First gen student
The facilities such as the bathrooms could be updated, and the library could be made a bit more comfortable/ cosy to work and study in. The student support is great however it sometimes takes a while for any replies to enquiries.
Great historic place to work it’s like a breath of fresh air. You feel so relaxed and the support is immense. I really enjoy my course it’s amazing having lectures that have real life stories about policing, you can build these stories within your work to get a better understanding. 100% recommend. There’s so many opportunities to develop as a person and develop your team working skills. Absolutely amazing place to be
Great University in a great location, lots of different study areas and the food is good. Lecturers and Seminar Leader are friendly, approachable and helpful. The only downside is that there doesn’t seem to be much communication from academic tutors and the university events are often sold out before people know about them and others are not put on again.
Nice place, just not to much help for a mature student, especially when living in student accommodation, should have just rented my own place.
Great place to study if you want to live within the city of York rather than on the outskirts. Student support is quite good and it is quite easy to get a hold of your tutors and lecturers. Still a bit lacking in night life and small campus compared to other universities
There is so much support if I am struggling and the campus is so easy to navigate.
Best aspect of the uni is that you can get help about anything at anytime and all the staff members are very quick to response which makes our student life much easier. The worst Aspect of uni is the food selection in the food hall, I wished there were more variety and feel inclusive.
Slight issue with seminar and or lecture rescheduling on university systems. Otherwise, the best part would be friendliness from the seminar and lecture heads and other teaching bodies.
The rate at which you get an answer from support facilities (e.g. finance) is brilliant. They go into depth about your situation and how they can offer help where needed and are quick to produce a solution.
18-24 years
I like York St John because it’s a great university, the campus it’s so lovely (although a bit small, but that isn’t an issue). Food available at campus is good and cheap, as well as the coffee. All the lecturers are also amazing, they make sure all students feel welcomed and show great passion for what they teach. They have lots of chances for students to communicate if anything goes wrong, like the quiet cuppa mornings or the mental health team. As well, accommodations are good and the security team is fast and easily contactable. One improvement would be more support for students who are struggling with money.
York SJ is an excellent university which has made me feel very at home. I don’t live in York so it was hard for me to get used to. But from tutors and staff that work at the uni they have made me feel very welcome. The student union is great and facilities are fantastic and I wouldn’t offer any improvement to them The location is a tough one because I have to drive but apart from that it’s perfect
The uni location and support is very high compared to other unis but because the uni is small the facilities are nearly always in use for example the library is always full
the freedom, and how supported i am
It’s super supportive and welcoming. The SU always has an event happening and said events are all really fun and creative!
18-24 years
Very friendly and lots of support
It is just a really relaxing uni because of how small the campus is so it's hard to get lost. The only improvement I'd say it would be beneficial to make is to have more events happening around the campus as sometimes it feels a little empty.
The best thing is how friendly everyone is and I feel safe and it's a beautiful place to live. The worst aspects is once you arrive it's scary as you have no friends and you're on your own, but you settle down and it's great
York St John University is amazing. despite its small size, York St John is just an incredible place to study. The campus is so pretty and is perfectly located just a 5 minute walk from York city centre. York St John is such a diverse university, and is an extremely accepting place to study. They offer so much support for students and such a wide variety, such as support for lgbtqia+ students, neurodiverse students, mental health support, support for mature students, carers, or student parents. The only down side is that it can take a few weeks to access support since you have to book a meeting with people to get support. I genuinely love the university. There are many spots around campus to get food and drinks! The library has so much to offer, such as study support, computers, ipads, laptop chargers in case yours break, and so much more. The library remains open for 24 hours, and has vending machines and a kitchen and boiling water tap, so you have access to food and drinks all night long!
4.4
It’s very conveniently placed, just outside the centre of York. Because the campus is quite small, it’s easy to navigate. The only thing that could be improved is having more seats/food locations for dinner time as it can get quite packed and stressful.
The total course time per week is very well balanced with time off, giving us a sense of independence to do our work. Yet, if needs be it is very easy to get help during the week too. The only downside personally is a lack of break between lectures.