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De Montfort University is brilliant, the facilities are absolutely incredible, since it is a relatively newer university compared to others, everything feels up-to-date and well designed. There are study areas in every building on campus that allow quiet study sessions or just a place to socialise with friends in between lessons. There is also a terrace atop the gallery building, which allows you to see a lot of the campus, its honestly breathtaking, you could easily sit their for hours and just appreciate the view and observe people going about their day. The library is brilliant, there are quieter places for those who wish to study in silence, or for group collaborations there are enclosed seating areas to avoid excess distractions. Just walking from building to building brings peace of mind, there is also a canal path that runs near the campus. There is a whole building dedicated to the student union, who are always open to suggestions about any potential changes that could be made to the facilities. I always feel heard at this university, despite the independence that you get from moving away from home, you feel that the support is always there, should you need it. De Montfort supports student wellbeing that is centered around you, you can book consultations with trained staff who can signpost you to organisations or resources for a number of different problems; like mental health, finances, trouble with maths or studies itself, the crucial thing though is that you ask for help, as ideal it'd be, no one can read your mind. Campus is secure and feels safe, there are always security guards walking around, rarely will you walk through campus and not notice someone there to keep an eye out for any potential dangers. All of the campus buildings feel different to one another, for a change of pace, one could study in the gallery (which is beautiful by design) one day, the library in the next, or even on the terrace when the weather is nice. There is also a large prayer room and breathing room in the Portland building, if I am ever busy in campus and can't go home I manage to pray my salah there, it let's me socialise with other people of my faith, its a nice way to slow the pace of a very fast-paced day. Going to the same place of institution everyday can be taxing on the mind, but everyday here feels new, there are always new places to check out, the lecturers are friendly (mostly), the location itself is perfect. As it is close to city centre, if you finish your lectures earlier that day, you can shop and relax in highcross, or go to Leicester Market (if you love fruit and socialising ). For those who are interested in sports and extracurricular activities, Demontfort offers a variety of free sessions in the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee leisure centre, including badminton, rock climbing, swimming and more. De Montfort University brings everything to the table, and more, I could not have asked for a better first year here, and that's coming from someone who always preferred to stay at home over going out, it feels like a second home to me already! With regards to improvements, its difficult to suggest one as all the buildings were designed very well, the floor plan is very comprehensive, perhaps hiring people as signposted around campus could help those who may be too shy to ask another student, though even this feels a stretch to say as there are signs all around campus which give the general direction to all of the buildings, the buildings themselves also have large signs which tell you what they are.
Overall I can’t fault this course it is just incredible. The student life in Leicester could be better due to the lack of busy clubs, but to be honest the actual degree means much more. And there’s plenty of lovely pubs with great atmosphere to go to instead.
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The people, staff and lectures
The Facilities are great. Some lecturers are great and some aren't. There is a variety of food at the canteen which is great.
I think the schedule arrangement can be more humanized so that students can have enough time to experience campus life. And the training for the student union and other management departments of the school can be strengthened. I received two wrong emails from them, which is very unprofessional.
Great uni, couldn't ask for anything more. Lecturers have been really supportive and the uni responded well to Covid in my 1st and second year. Great city also and the uni is easy to get to from anywhere
Staffs are excellent, you get the help you need. Student life is amazing here, lots of experience and growth
The facilities and technology de montfort has is amazing. I can only speak for interior design but we even have a VR headset that allows you to go inside a space you’ve designed! You can scan yourself and put yourself walking throughout your design. These all facilities I haven’t seen anywhere else. The rooms are covered in inspirational work from previous students and it really motivates you to see what you’re going to be able to produce at the end of the 3 years.
18-24 years
First gen student
It’s been great so far, I’ve been put on the DSA and the support received is really good, I have weekly meetings to check up on my welfare and help with anything I’m struggling with. The DMU library is great, the amount of support you can get with overall help is phenomenal and there are so many options if you don’t feel confident going into a room with others - there are alternatives which make people feel better. I’ve made a lot of friends who have been great to me and helped me in many different situations. It’s so easy to make friends with people because I believe we’re all in the same boat, so it’s easier to communicate I think the worst thing about my experience would probably be my accommodation, although it’s a great room and great location. I experienced a lot of things that are quite common for people; bad flatmates and sometimes lack of communication from reception. Although issues were resolved it did take a while for them to be acknowledged.
The facilities are very clean and modern and the studios are nice to work in. It would be nice if there were more places for students to go after class though, just general areas where you can sit and talk.
Great campus, buildings and facilities. Varied modules on the course. Scheduling can be poor, shows lack of understanding towards apprentices sometimes.
De Montfort University has a strong reputation for producing graduates who are highly employable. Final year students benefit from this reputation when seeking employment or further study opportunities. However, there is a high cost of living in Leicester as with many university cities, the cost of living in Leicester can be high, which can be a concern for students who are on a tight budget. Overall, being a final year student at De Montfort University in Leicester can be both challenging and rewarding. The university offers a range of resources and support to help students succeed in their final year and beyond, but the pressure and stress of the final year can be a concern for some students. Additionally, the high cost of living in Leicester may be a barrier for some students.
18-24 years
First gen student
Really nice location, buildings are clean and feel really modern.
I think the uni is really good and we are offered alot of support however sometimes it feels like lectures are less useful than seminars
The facilities for the course is excellent
Not doing assignments in advance Having supportive tutors
18-24 years
I love the the variety of teaching and aspects uni has to offer. The facilities and resources are astounding. This year however there’s been a lot of hardships. I. My course the main program we use has been taken off the Libary computers, and now is only available in certain rooms with limited numbers. This makes the programs slower and the rooms crowded, often inaccessible. Even if some (not all) student have access to the programs at home, most of their computers don’t have the capacity to support such programs. This is a software that our course is based around, so as someone who doesn’t have access to a heavy duty computer, and works in the afternoons, I have little time to get “self directed studding in”. Since Brexit there is no real financial support for European and international students. So we do have to take up one or multiple jobs to pay for tuition in time. The student union is also chaotic and confusing. Once i paid my tuition and the university also withdrew money from my fathers account, I went there to remedy the situation, but during intake week apparently there is no personel that was assigned for my situation. I got passed between people for 4 hours saying that its not their job, but the next persons. In the end a business course lady helped me after seeing my desperation. The problem Itself was an easy fix but there are not enough people and training to support students. Leading to confusing and stressful results, so most people rather not go to the union unless it’s absolutely necessary.
25-34 years
The facilities are good and the general campus is really nice. Student life is great. The course material is really engaging and in depth, it was also quite relevant to our lives, its much more exciting and down to earth than other more dry academic stuff. Lecturers have a lot of field experience and are very personable and down to earth. The only criticism is the general support from course management staff is a bit lacking. I understand that we should be responsible for reaching out and making sure we commit to the studying but I felt a bit neglected in the sense that I had to ask for everything and follow up myself which is good for personal accountability but I felt if I didn't contact anyone I would be left on my own and fail the year. I would have liked more check ins and the sense I was being nurtured more as a student


Some teachers did not explain theirselves well because of the language
Best that there’s time to do the assignments. However, I don’t like doing all of them by myself
The location is the best but bathroom sizes and the gym is not good enough