The University of Manchester

Reviews

Anonymous

Having studied Optometry here, I found the course to be quite demanding and intense. First year counts for 10% of the overall degree mark unlike the defacto "first year doesn't really count" with most other degrees. From then it's more intense and focussed on actual Optometry. If you keep at it and actually be brave to understand the practical aspects of dealing with the eyes and people's vision, you'll be set for the real world where you will be responsible for delivering primary eyecare services. Both a emotionally and financially rewarding career as an Optometrist.

Anonymous

I did Sociology and that was amazing, the lecturers are really helpful and the administration are great. The SU puts on great events, notably Pangea however often the food, drinks and other things are very expensive in the Union.

Anonymous

Very prestigious university with lots of different departments and very diverse specializations. As far as my subject is concerned, the department holds a world leading position and this makes a difference in the overall experience.

Anonymous

University is great, world class and the courses are interesting.. lecturers are okay but the facilities are kinda old

Anonymous

pretty decent, has everything you need, biggest student union, most buildings are great, need more computers

Anonymous

The campus is constantly renovating and being well built which is nice. Very hospitable and welcoming to students. Absolutely love living here. The careers service is fantastic as they teach us how to improve our skills and hone them in ways that I haven’t thought of myself.

Anonymous

The University of Manchester has one of the best campuses in the UK. With more than 20 big buildings, you have access to every of them and classes also in many of them. The libraries and learning commons are also purpose built which helps students concentrate while preparing for exams or preparing assignments. My course of BSc Accounting has a lot of depth in auditing and finance, every lecturer also provides a lot of support. My overall experience of the university is really good so far. Also, there are many sports facilities and programs also available.

Anonymous

All the services provided by he university of Manchester including the campus, students union, careers service, sports facilities and library facilities made my life easier as a student. However, there is much to improve on the quality of teaching, assessment and providing feedback.

Anonymous

I really enjoy my course though I believed in undergraduate biomedical sciences there were too many students. The student's union is also not sufficient as they have not used to space well downstairs and the food and drink is not cheap enough to warrant visiting regularly.

Anonymous

Location and facilities really good rather than quality of teaching, which is poor. Most lecturers seem to see teaching as something they have to do to get funding for their research

Anonymous

Campus is awesome - nice and large but too big that it’s a trek. SU is so good, great deals on food/drink and so many different societies to get involved with.

Anonymous

University of Manchester campus is great, has some beautiful buildings & is easily accessible by public transport. Their social anthropology course is one of the best in the country but I found it sometimes lacking in academic support outside of lectures/tutorials. It also does not include any modules which prepare students for non academic careers. However the student support team were fantastic.

Anonymous

Good university but it's a shame I didn't my master's during the strike because that really messed things up and it created uncertainty which was upsetting. Not a fan of the administration but the teaching and facilities were great!

Anonymous

The campus is nicely located close to the city. With accomadation about 2 miles away. The lecturers here expect a lot from the students. My favourite part of the university is the Alan Gilbert building which has an extremely good space and give to work in

Anonymous

Great campus, minimal statistics support. There is no availability of necessary software for postgrads. The only facility your fees gets you is free printing and access to the library

Sophie Hartles

The best thing for me about University of Manchester is that they have their own graduate school building so postgraduates have their own space and resources. Also they have a lot of study space and tutorial rooms in general so you are never struggling to find space. In the library there are group study rooms with TVs to practice presentations too. However, I feel they have limited book resources as not every book I have wanted is accessible which is something I didn’t have at my previous university. The student union is big and always has a lot going on, the SU bar has nice food and a great atmosphere. The whole of campus has a lot going on and great atmosphere too, with plenty of cafes and coffee shops with reasonable prices too unlike other university prices.

Anonymous

The university itself is beautiful, with brilliant architecture and great location. The lecturers I have had myself have all been extremely knowledgable and passionate about what they teach, which makes it all the more enjoyable.

Anonymous

I study Spanish and Japanese at UoM and one of the best things Manchester has for someone studying a linguistic course are the amount of opportunities to study or get work experience abroad both funded and unfunded. As one of the biggest universities in the UK with over 30,000 students, it’s really to find societies that suit you and to go to a huge variety of events from ‘ravemington’ to salsa. Manchester is a great city If you’re looking for a lot of the amenities London has but with lower prices. One thing I would say is that with such a huge student body, it is easy to feel a bit lost in the crowd.

Anonymous

The campus is very convenient -- at the city centre on Oxford road it seems to be close to everything and is always lively. The facilities the university offer in terms of study spaces is great. For instance, the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons which is open 24/7, has a sleeping pod for if you ever need a nap, and has great study rooms. The students union is even greater with hundreds of societies -- meaning you will definitely come across something you're interested in and meet friends with similar interests.

Anonymous

University of Manchester is great in terms of its research facility, accommodation, location proximity to major cities in UK.

Anonymous

The University of Manchester is one of the best university in UK. The University of Manchester is ranked 3rd relating to it's research power and in terms of it's financial status.Well structured course, amazing student support, excellent facilities.

Anonymous

Student unions really decent - lots of good food / drink offers on, plus events as it's linked with the academy. Really cultured and worthwhile.

Anonymous

Overall, everyone is trying to be friendly and helpful. Some of the lecturers are quite good and actually want to teach us something useful and or at least to help us pass our exams, others not so much. I would like to see more cultural societies that actually offer cultural activities and events, rather than a good casual drinking company. The sports societies are quite good though. On average, it's alright, but it could be better.

Anonymous

Completing a Postgraduate Certificate of Education at UoM and I am absolutely loving it. The campus is stunning, the course is challenging but just the right amount of work. Manchester is the perfect student city. The only reason I give it 4 stars and not 5 is because the university was not very helpful when I was applying for my visa, as I am an American student. In fact they were so disorganized with this that I had to start my course nearly 2 weeks late. Other than this, my experience at UoM has been great. Their sporticipate program is excellent and gives students a fun way to get involved, stay active, and make new friends!