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4.04.02.61510 Student reviews
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The student building is very easy to navigate for new students. The staff and teachers are very helpful with our studies. The teachers thoroughly helps us with all our assignment briefings, Overall it is a very refreshing experience.
It feel so great that i get opportunity to study in this university
University is located in a good area next to town centre, support given by the university itself is amazing. Great place to study and socialise.
I believe the university is extremely helpful with students , it was there I got counselling when I felt so stressed and anxious and I also found out I was dyslexic for the first time. I received help from them even as an international student which makes me feel more at peace and transitioned easily as a foreign student I’ve never felt out of place and not welcome there . I do believe that their is more they could do for international students in terms of scholarships and funds to help them. Also, for the law students we have no placement to do during our school year and nothing to help us understand what we learn outside the classroom and get practical guidance to build our careers .
In my opinion, the best thing about this university is the teachers' involvement. They are always willing to help and want to get the best out of students. So, if you are interested in something and ask, they will do what is possible to answer your questions and help you. Of course, not only the teachers but also the technicians/demonstrators. What I miss the most are some facilities. Teachers are always looking to improve them, but in my case, I would like some more features related to photography (i.e. colour developing – Photography is almost a new course, so I guess that might explain it). Also, for sports, sometimes you need a bus to go far from uni... and sometimes there aren't enough buses. Last thing I would say, is that some classes are not as useful as others and I'm not sure if that depends on the way the course is structured or something else. However, my experience is positive overall, and I am happy to study here.
I love the teaching and I have been learning a lot.
45-54 years
Students support from the staff is commendable.
18-24 years
I love being involved with the Students Union, by being part of clubs, doing volunteering and making so many new friends. I have found my course very engaging though it has been difficult for me to retain all of the information that I need to know. But the lecturers are supportive and I hope to excel at University. Being at Bucks has taught me a lot, and I know that there is always opportunity for me to keep learning things and keep busy and engaged.
45-54 years
One the lecturer's go over and beyond to make the subject matter great and to understand especially when you know nothing absolutely clueless about the particular area of study. Taking time to speak to every student is important and answer our questions. The way the course is outlined its a great help. Professional skills doesn't look like anything but it brings together all the subject matters. Student union what they provide for the students along with university counselling if needed, student learning and achievement to help with for e.g. essay writing to the librarian who helps with teaching you how-to search and find material whether be books, journals etc to help your learning outcome. To being an inclusive university they look at you as a learner and an individual pressing on in your life and wanting to achieve great things and they have areas and departments that there to help you in your area of study. They go beyond free meals three days a week and much more. Student life is also great there are quizzes and other activities right through to assist and make you feel apart and welcome. The campus is in great condition nothing like it, they even have personal things there for the women in the bathrooms that amazed me. The facilities are great and they are constantly upgrading and fixing whatever of one notices. The location is great right in heart of the town centre and also Uxbridge town centre just few minutes away. So you get to engage and there student reps that are there for the students and they are also supported. Its all new to me and I found it a great experience and exciting and there is so much support they advertise this daily so you are not kept out or don't know about it. They have leaflets printed as well. There is the student bar you can go chill with friends and have food or drinks and mix if you desire to do so. Its hard not to feel apart off unless you desire to do so. Even at Christmas they advertise where you can get support and meal Christmas day if you wish to do so fit those who need it. So much work especially dealing with cost of living crisis. There's is also a great area for those dealing with mental health issues its not to hide it but confront it and move on I'm your learning and development we know mental health sometimes carry a stigma and people find it hard to disclose etc . But the university advertising there services so students cab get access and be supported and chat. You find once start talking its easier you find out you are not alone but in fact lot others who have experienced similar. In criminal law we looking at offences one was rape it was dealt with so beautifully that it made it easy for anyone suffered in that area or anyone came across anyone in that situation. It was dealt with in a great way. For an example, there is so much to learn and the lecturer's are there with you for the journey throughout your study. The journey directors and leaders. I was one who was not sure of the course at the start but learned so much and finding it a great area to study. The union has all types of things on I order to get one to feel apart and to engage its a fabulous feeling I would say that Bucks New University is a journey and journeying university that looks beyond who you are and looking along with you to see you at the end of that journey successful and potentially happy. Accomplished and on your way to life and all it has for you. Looking beyond who you are and beyond your background to allow you to sit where you choose you in this life. Stand up Bucks New University the journey begins with you. And everyone there working tirelessly for all of us students.
18-24 years
First gen student
I absolutely love that the library is open 24/7, myself and so many people I know have been there when many library’s would ordinarily be closed. My course is rather underfunded but hopefully this will improve for others as it grows/gets more students.
It’s great for sport, I like that the uni isn’t too big as everything is where you need it to be. It feels like a place that wants you to do well and offers great things. The uni gym for example is so cheap and the staff are amazing. As well as this the uni offer great SU events like free food. I really enjoy bucks and I am glad I picked it.
The university is not in the best location also there is not much around it. They have started to make improvements in the university however I would have graduated by the time more of them have taken place. Also the staff have changed and mainly for the better I actually feel that we are finally get the teaching and learning that we have wanted since year one. There have been changes but I still think there is a long way to go to make the university better. I do feel that some staff need to have more training around grading work and teaching by not just reading off of PowerPoint to students. Skills labs are good but could be better in putting us into more scenarios. This has already happened for year three but would of benefited from this in the first two years. Due to student just sneaking out of class and not actually doing skills. Now there in year three and are worried about doing there practical exam. I think there should be practical exams at university for all three years. Also this can provide some on-site to how students are when they are on placement.
The free clubs and societies, more funding or support from the university
The university is good but things I would love to be changed is, preparation towards sports and training facilities to be accessed more. Besides from that nothing else really uni is GREAT
25-34 years
First gen student
Buckinghamshire new university is a great university. Good people which are always ready to help you with everything you need.
Good uni
Amazing staff. Amazing facility. Could not be happier with everything. The library is amazing.
For me personally, there aren't any 'worst' qualities about the uni. Everything so far has been what I've been looking forward to since leaving college. People around the SU, in societies and around the campus have been great, including the staff. Accommodation has been solid as of now, apart from a few water blockages that have occurred out of control for those controlling it. But overall, I've loved my time at university so far and I can't wait to return after Christmas.
4.4
Worst aspects - teachers emailing 30mins before class that it's cancelled Best aspects - opportunities for students, like being an executive officer or the big deal
I don't do placement on my course. Best - the content is very topical Worst - trips, we don't do many at all
Best - spacious rooms Worst - optify WiFi is awful sometimes