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5.04.04.63494 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsGood uni, too little lectures
Regarding study, the psychology degree I'm on is very broad and allows you to explore a wide range of topics in psychology whilst being accredited by BPS, letting you find what career path you'd prefer in the large section of psychology. In order to earn credits, you also take part in research taking place in the university which could include anything from taking part in surveys to getting an MRI done. The lecturers are friendly and more than helpful (regarding the current strikes), giving as much help they can offer and continuously searching for ways to further do so, including asking for feedback mid-module daily. They work their markings around current events, so for example with exams they're aware that we may not be able to cover all the content initially required due to the strikes and adjust it to be fair to the students. The university offers great (from my experience so far) mental health support such as counselling or a few weeks of daily specific meetings designed to help with more certain goals and has many support staff around the Student Union to help with various things such as CVs, job advice and financial support. The university also has their own jobs board that's updated regularly if you're on the lookout for part-time work or a bit of experience in your preferred career path. Despite it being city-life, there are numerous parks (Roath and Bute park in particular) which provide the city with great greenery if you love a bit of nature in your life as well as a trail walk along the Bay. The night life is brilliant, if that's something for you, with clubs for both cis-heterosexual and LGBT+ folks. If you're a bit of a nerd, there's multiple "nerdy" societies to join as well which all seem very friendly and gaming cafe's/bars where you can play various board games with your friends - all of which you can browse before deciding whether to come here.
18-24 years
First gen student
I like the revamp the SU has been given and it’s a nice feeling to study there. There’s always events on so there’s always something to do! Improved- more student support
Location makes parking very difficult.
The course is great. Brilliant social side. Student voice isn’t always heard by those higher up.
The students union is outstanding with lots of opportunities for students to engage with. New modern centre for student life is an excellent place to study.
Student union has loads of services on offer, well advertised and signposted.
Study centres and student union are great places to study! Enjoyed nights out at the SU and sports team membership. It would be nice if there was more discounted essentials for students. The online shop that is available for students with a bursary does not have good options.
locations and facilities
18-24 years
SU nights - YOLO and Juice are great. love the communal study areas. criticism: - it's really hard to find spaces to study - starbucks/costa should be subsidised as really expensive - longer opening hours. one area should be 24/7 given the cost of living crisis
So many different places to study means that you can always find somewhere new to go and don’t get bored
Cardiff is a wonderful city and the university’s education is well recognised. It could be improved with more student support from academic staff.
Cardiff is a great university, location is great near the centre of Cardiff and the resources of the university are great
Lovely place great places to study but the student union club doesn’t have the best security. I know someone who was spiked so not the best security
CU makes a lot of effort to accommodate and make us feel welcome
Some of the buildings need updating and the course sizes can be too big to feel like you have individual support but overall the extra curricular facilities, staff, course content and especially Students’ Union are great.
Good su night but could do with some updating such as speakers and names as yolo is a bit out of date. Good studying facilities. However, would prefer a campus uni.
I really love the SU it’s a very nice place to come with friends and just relax
18-24 years
First gen student
I love how close I am to the city centre and local parks. The student union is great for clubs and socialising! I don’t like how Eastgate house is not on the main healthcare campus
4.5
Great facilities and cheap cost of living. Cardiff has some beautiful areas surrounding it and the night life is really good.
Facilities and location of the Engineering buildings is well below average in comparison with other Cardiff University buildings
Uni balls had a great mix of degrees and people however the beds and the rooms were not as nice as other accommodations