University of Bristol - Bristol

Ameena S.

The University overall is good. I'm not sure about the MSc Marketing Course, though. Felt it was very theoretical and research-oriented and unrelated to the current job roles. The culture is pretty good, involving many societies and conducting events featuring the global community. The Uni's Sports Centre occupies a large gym, and scheduled fitness activities throughout the week. The Uni houses cafes at three different locations along with vending machines providing refreshments, all of which are very expensive for a normal student. I didn't find the 'Career Services' very helpful as they mostly provided generic advice which can be easily accessed online. Libraries and study centres are outstanding in terms of resources, infrastructure, and academic support. Lastly, the breathtaking view and architecture add to the beauty of student life and attract students to spend more time on campus.

Johnny

I had to leave my MA Law course.The main problem was the way it was introduced to frist-time law students it was driven by academic acceleration, fast talking and many students were complaining about how the law course was structured. I felt like I was been taught by a fast-talking auctioneer at the start of the introduction leaveing the entire classroom confused to what was happening. Everything was put online expecting frist-time law students to understand complex legal concepts at the very start of the course. I felt the law course was deilberatelty rushed aganist time for some reason leaveing a lot of students disorientated. I remember at least several students asking the one of the two professors to stop talking so fast that they could not understand him at all. I just remember one professor going on about how great he was as a barrister while talking about his love for Boris Johnson on stage? The other professor was allways arguing a on about how he hated Brexit all the time. The introduction to MA Law was like ChuckleVision at the start I had no clue what was happening in the frist couple of weeks of public law. Students were never shown how to use Blackboard from the start either as a person with dyslexia I found it hard to understand how to use this system without begin shown by a member of staff. Many students were even complaining that it was rather difficult to find the coversheet. Nevertheless, when I finally found the coversheet I felt that the coversheet was hidden behind a digtial wall of information. One student on the course even complained that it had taken him at least 15-minutes to find the coversheet found on the Blackboard system. I found this digital tool known as 'Blackboard' very exasperating to use. I have used other student digital systems in the past such as Canvas that I personaly found way more unchallening and as easy as falling off a log than Bristols Blackboard.

However, the students at Bristol were more helpful in finding rooms they were more than happly to show me where the most of the rooms were located. The Bristol App used to check-into one's classes was also malfunctioning on a daily level I started to panic for the first couple of weeks due to the system not picking up that I was registered as a student at Bristol. This gave me a lot of panic attacks when it failed to register my existence. Self-promotion was also identified as most of the reading materials were posted online, including blog articles written by the professor teaching us. I mostly like to learn from physical books, not online stuff such as blog articles written in cryptic legal language. There were only three physical books you could take out from the Bristol library, but the supply was limited. Law students are told to go do there IRAC model. The only trick is that the model on how to framework this model is missing. Law students are instructed to utilise the IRAC model; however, the reading material on how to apply this IRAC model is missing. Where are the books or journals? I asked a professor for help during contact law office hours and said, "I know how to apply cases from the reading to the rule and application." "But, how do I framework them into the IRAC model?" The response was: "Just do your IRA thing, IRA, do your IRA one." Was this a trope at my Irish nationality? IRA? it's pronounced "IRAC."

I asked for help due to my dyslexia requirements at the start of September. However, it arrived via Zoom in November. I asked for an in-person, one-to-one interaction with my dyslexia tutor. Sadly, most of the legal concepts and law cases just passed over my head by the time it arrived. I did try my best to keep up with the work, though. It was like trying to climb up a Sisyphean mountain for weeks and weeks while trying to find support for my dyslexia, going back and forth to the disability office with only two people sitting in an almost empty office.

Just use ChatGPT to write your essays, said the learning disabilities supervisor!

Ed S.

A place that values policy and procedure over people and personality....it's a business and not a place if learning.

Great teaching staff but utterly atrocious management and administration....a complete joke imho.

Jasmine K.

A lazy and unforgiving institution. If you have any kind of learning disability or struggle with your mental health I would look elsewhere as you will be made to feel very unwelcome.

Parthipan T.

Absolutely thrilled with my experience at the University of Bristol! 🌟 The campus is a stunning blend of historic charm and modern innovation, nestled in a vibrant city full of culture and opportunity. The academic rigor is balanced with a supportive environment, thanks to world-class faculty who are truly passionate about their fields. The student community is diverse and inclusive, fostering friendships and connections that last a lifetime. Bristol’s commitment to research and sustainability is inspiring, and the career support services are top-notch. If you're looking for a university that challenges and nurtures you, look no further! Highly recommend.

Ali X.

There is no freedom of expression in this university. Professors are fired just for expressing their opinions. How inhumane and unfair this is.

Поли ?.

Great place. I love it. I wish I had the possibility to study there when I was young!

Maggie H.

Been to Bristol many times before, but this visit is unique. In Bristol Heart hospital recovering from open heart surgery. Wonderful hospital, care is top notch. From cleaners to surgeons everyone is so helpful and supportive. I've included the photo from my ward windows. The only view throughout the cardiac unit so I'm doubly lucky
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