University of Northumbria at Newcastle in general

Having worked at Northumbria University for a number of years, i have witnessed a big improvement lately regarding the facilities on campus. I would like to stress, although i am employed by the university, i am writing an unbiased review - i don't get paid enough to be biased lol!! The biggest improvement to date , is the development of a brand new sports centre on campus. Currently, the university sports centre is housed in a rather dingy, dirty, old building which has a lot of problems. One such problem is a lack of decent air conditioning, which in the summer can leave the gym stifingly hot and smelly! The new sports centre is ...  Read the complete review

An ok uni, but a good City! The city itself is great for students, there are lots in the city so you will find that nightlife on most weeknights is lively and there are good deals. There are also lots of places, which offer students part time work and are flexible as they are aware of term times and study requirements! The quality of teaching at the university is inconsistent. Not just in the various academic schools but amongst lecturers. My experience was those that had came from industry were very good offered practical experience tied in with theory. However those that had been at the university all of their life were not at all helpful ...  Read the complete review

If you feel this university isn't the one right one for you, then go with your instincts and get out before red tape keeps you there. There is probably a good reason that you didn't gel with the place. ..Especially true when it comes to Northumbria 'University'. After two years, it may prove difficult to get on a different course, especially if it's one completely unrelated to what you are currently doing. Other universities will most likely accept you, however, if you're doing well, but with my experience of Northumbria, they won't be pleased about it - other universities being the competition and all and tutors may be a bit 'crafty' about making you ...  Read the complete review

Well I wasn't very impressed I think I liked the idea of being at university in Newcastle more than being at this particular institution, which only became a university relatively recently! Owing to its being christened "the poly" by the University of Newcastle students. (the smarter ones in the city!) I'm going to get crucified for saying that but I dont really care because it is true! I went to an open day to see if i was just being snobby, but no, I really just didn't like the look of the place at all. The law department had offered me a place so I had a look around there aswell but I just wasn't interested in being stuck here for 4 years! It ...  Read the complete review

Northumbria University's motto: Great Learning, Great Experience, Great Future What a load of b0ll0cks! I am currently a student at Northumbria University but thankfully I won't here for much longer. Northumbria University is only good for one thing if you live in the North East, and that is its location. The courses are very badly run, teaching standards are way below par and the expectations are too high. I you struggle with any module then good look getting the extra help you need from the staff. Once they have your money you may as well be invisible. I have been here for three years so its not just a case of me not settling into University and ...  Read the complete review