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4.04.13.61409 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe best thing about this uni is it’s a big clean and easy to find away around campus all staff are welcoming and supportive and even student reps are there to help you if your unsure I like that they do open days for certain courses so you get an insight into it and if you feel it’s for you which is what I did and I knew straight away this was the course for me
Not everyone is able to follow the conventional route of education GCSEs then a levels then straight to uni. My mum had a heart attack when I was in college which meant I was unable to complete my a levels and pursue university. I can’t thank Derby uni enough for giving me the chance to get a degree through the foundation pathways program. I have spent a lot of my time searching for universities that will help and support students that don’t have a levels and I didn’t find anything until I came across derby university. I feel like there’s structure in my life again and I finally feel hopeful for my future. I am so grateful to have this opportunity because I felt so lost and conflicted when I thought there was no way for me to obtain a decent future. Thank you
The teaching staff are incredible, they are so helpful, supportive and friendly. The facilities are fantastic, especially the nursing simulated suites. I've made friends for life and will be continuing applying to the University of Derby to continue my studies once graduated.
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The support you get from student wellbeing is second to none. Not only this, but the lecturers are always willing to accomodate, are always after feedback to do with their course and want to work alongside student wellbeing. The campus is always clean, never littered, and has a huge modern feel to it. You feel incredibly safe as there is lots of security, in addition to the gates at the front. As someone who has previously struggled with these issues and worried about walking between lectures, I have always felt comfortable and welcome by each student. Student life and support, however, could be improved. Although there is lots for those to do who live at uni or in the city, there is not enough significant involvement for those who commute at all. In addition, I do not feel for the whole time I have been there that the Union have provided much at all, there is little to no contact from the start, and there is definitley exclusion unless you are familiar with those of the committee. Lots more support should be given to societies too; lots of societies have completely been disgarded this year due to lack of interest. The sports societies, it seems, are the only ones to thrive.
derby is a great place to study as there loads of coffee places to relax, it a great small town with loads of attraction to explore with friends/family
I think the Britannia Mill campus could be improved especially the library to be more better equipped and nicer facilities to meet the standard similar to the keddleston road campus.
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Worst is the late lectures and the lecture hall chairs Best is the subway
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Staff are really nice and helpful, all lessons have been face to face and very interactive. You get lots off support for everything, including with help you need outside of lessons, as well as, questions you have about upcoming coursework etc.
All lessons have been face to face, very interactive.