Northumbria university... average uni... made good by the city! (University of Northumbria at Newcastle in general)

Member Name: Lools_24

Product:	University of Northumbria at Newcastle in general
Date:	24/01/09 (212 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Facilities and the new campus

Disadvantages: Inconsistent teaching quality

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 and you got more from skipping their lectures... reading the pre lecture notes and going to the library to do your own study!!!

My observation was that the university doesn't seem to integrate international and UK students very well. I think for international students they can feel slightly separate and as a UK student in working groups international students often got grouped with other international students who spoke a completely different language. Therefore were slightly disadvantaged that they found it difficult to mix with UK students and often studied alone.

Lots of sports clubs and lots of sports facilties. However because this is a city centre campus and most buildings were in the city centre, the uni sports facilties you have to travel to however only about 2 miles out of the city centre.

Good students union too... and cheap drinks. There is the notourious "Survivor days" at the end of each term £10 for entry, drinks tokens a t shirt and drinks for £1 for all day and night drinking event!

Summary: Needs improvements but has potential to be a good uni