Cardiff University in general

I studied for my undergraduate degree at Cardiff University 5 years ago and it was a brilliant time of my life. I thoroughly enjoyed being a student and being a student in cardiff made it all the more special. Aside from the usual student 'activities' the actual studying part was also great. Cardiff is a brilliant university. My course was well organised, lectures were well thought out and interesting, staff were always on hand to help. The facilities at Cardiff are also top rate. There are so many computer rooms, labs, libraries. Some are open 24 hours too. The social facilities are also exceptional with a larger than average student union ...  Read the complete review

Well, I went to Cardiff Uni between 1996 to 2000 where I studied Spanish & Italian. I read someones review that said the language dept was rubbish and although it is not the best in the country I am sure there is also a lot worse. The halls of residence are really great. I stayed in Talybont North where the rooms are older that Talybont south however my little room had an ensuite and although small had everything it needed. It was also right next to the bar which was also an advantage! The University buildings are gorgeous and on a summers day you cant beat sitting in the park doing your studying whilst being surrounded by beautiful historic buildings. The ...  Read the complete review

Havn't written a review in a while - simply because I have just started university. I am currently going to Cardiff University and i'm studying Criminology and Sociology. First impressions... WOW. I chose this uni because of its 5 star rating in the School of Social Sciences Department - which is where I am now based. To get 5 stars is a pretty big achievement, aswell as being in the top 100 universities in the world. Tutors/Lecturers - excellent. They are very proffessional, yet as a student I did want someone who I could approach if I ever needed help. They are very approachable, and already I have found "ontogenetics" quite a difficult ...  Read the complete review

i have just graduated from cardiff university and i miss it so much already! for anybody currently applying for unis then please consider cardiff uni! well actually, dont go there to do languages coz that dept is rubbish. however the uni is climbing the league tables every year - last year it was 11th i think. on a social side of things, the uni is amazing! 10mins walk in to town so you are spoilt for choice between the uni nightclub (tho it is being refurbished over the summer and being made smaller) and the many clubs in town that do all the student nites during the week. there are also loads of quirky pubs around cathays - the main student area when you rent ...  Read the complete review

Now coming to the end of a fantastic three years at Cardiff University I will miss both the friendly and vibrant nature of the Welsh capital and the progressive and forward thinking attitude of the Uni. Now in its one hundred and twenty fifth year as a beacon of higher education in Wales, Cardiff University (a member of the Russel group) offers not only first class teaching and research but also a fantastic student experience. One of its main appeals is the feel of a campus uni but situted in the heart of the city. All of the university buildings and accomadation (with the exception of University Halls and Heath campus for the medics) are within a twenty ...  Read the complete review