1,650 reviews for University of Worcester

This univeristy is amazing. They offer a lot of support and the courses I am on make sure we are well supported during our time here. However, the location is not the best if you are used to a culturally diverse atmosphere and a big city feel as its quite small and they have recently opened a culturally diverse shop near city campus. Sometimes the support is also a challenge as you can be reported to get support even when you feel like you don't need it and the procedure of this can be really stressful. Overall the univeristy is very much amazing but it might differ depending on your experience and needs.

The University of Worcester is a great place to study. There are many options available for support, with bi-weekly therapy dog sessions, and opportunities to chat with wellbeing staff twice a week in a “fancy a cuppa” session. There are lots of events, such as Green Week, and the Colour Mile, where you can take part in activities or go round stalls and participate in making the University a better place. Worcester is a friendly place, and there are many things to do in this small city. It’s inclusive and has a great many shops to explore down the high street. Worcester’s nightlife is mostly students, with Worcester Wednesdays being a chance for the vast amount of clubs and societies to go out on socials and enjoy a night of fun at the local nightclub in town. The campuses are only a 15-20 minute walk away (if you walk fast) and The Hive building is an amazing development, a library that was designed by (and for) the University and the general public. The vast amount of research and study materials available from this building is amazing, and the 4 storey system which promotes different working styles is greatly helpful. With the top floors designed for silent individual work, and the bottom floors designed for group or discussion work, it helps everyone who wishes to study with their preferred noise levels. Some other great buildings include the university arena, located by the river, and the Riverside building, which are used mainly for sport, with gyms and sports halls available to sports societies, and for general use. Other events can also be hosted at the arena (such as Comic-Con) which are always close by and just a short walk from both campuses! Firstpoint is the centre of all issues, with them being first point of contact! Firstpoint is a help desk, which if you have any problem with anything from finance to mental health needs, you can go to them and they will direct you to where you should be. They try to help the best they can, and I’ve often found it very useful. Clubs and societies are probably my favourite part of Worcester, mostly because I joined so many, and because they offer so many unique experiences. From Archery, Fencing, and Pole Fitness, to Cheerleading, Dungeons and Dragons, Gaming, and even two different types of Theatre societies, it gives you so many options to take part in whichever activities suit you! Overall, Worcester truly is an amazing City and University, and I couldn’t imagine myself studying anywhere else…

Worcester University is expansive and has plenty of campus', resources and support. Unfortunately as a mature student within a partner college, I have not had the desired experience that you would expect. Whether this is capability of our Course Lead or lack of support to our staff from the college/University, I don't know but I am not enjoying my second year, which is a real shame. No-one listens to the issues our cohort have put forward, they are excused or passed around, never really getting resolved. Again, not sure if this is the experience of partner college working but either way, University of Worcester provide this course so it is a reflection on them directly. That said, I love the Uni and it's provision, location and the staff that I've come across have been lovely.

Great teachers, student facilities and course content overall is positive!

It is a very welcoming and close-knit campus. Everyone that I have spoken to whether that is staff or students. There are some good facilities on St John's Campus and City Campus. However, there is lack of facilities on Jenny Lind and this needs to be improved. I have been very fortunate in my second and third year I have served as a committee member on a society and networks and believe that these are an important part of the university life here at Worcester. Student support has been valuable to my time studying here including the provision of personal academic tutor and mine has gone above and beyond in my last three years here. Likewise with the counselling and mental health team have also been very useful.

There is plenty of student support through emails and lecturers making us aware of events etc...

Great place to study because all three of the campuses are within walking distance from each other making them all accessible and the University treat all students as individuals not just as a collective. Student support in my experience has been amazing because staff really respect students and are willing to support them any way they can

Best experience is the night life.

Overall I have had a great experience at Worcester. It has a homely feel as the city is quite small, in comparison to other universities the student experience is different; better or worse depending on your preference. If you like going out a lot, you can still do this, however there are really only 2 clubs (although the student nights are brilliant!) . If you're not so worried about nightlife, the city is beautiful with so many interesting places to visit. The new medical building has been an amazing addition to the paramedic course, it is a lovely place to study. I have marked student support down slightly due to issues with communication within my course, however the 'first point' service is invaluable and they cannot do enough to help. The improvements I would suggest are more opportunities to practice clinical skills outside of lecturing hours (you can book rooms but these are limited) and better communication so students feel more supported.

Amazing sports facilities and teams