What Students Say
Likes
- I chose the university because it is ranked higher in the UK for economics as well as the scholarship.
- Firstly, the university campus itself is very large and has many facilities for students of all courses. There are many learning spaces and study areas as well. The university also encourages their students to take part in societies and clubs so that students can engage in extra-curricular actives. The university also has a diverse student body and hosts many cultural activities which is really important to me as an international student.
Dislikes
- This may not be directed to the university itself but the cost of living is very high at the moment which is an additional concern to the university tuition fee. Otherwise, I don't have any complaint or dislikes about the university itself.
Over the past 2 years I have really enjoyed my experience at the university. The university allows students strike a balance between their academics and their interests. I've had the opportunity to meet students from all over the world and pursue a course which is very dynamic and interesting.
Course Curriculum
The course is very updated and gives students the flexibility to choose electives along with compulsory courses. The course is structured very well to cover all the content over each semester. Economics in specific doesn't have any research involved but there are many career and industrial related exposure.
Faculty
The faculty is very diverse and friendly. They make sure to engage with the students needs and take into consideration of their preferences as well. They also provide extra support for students struggling with certain concepts within a module.
Campus Life
1) Large library of 8 floors with study spaces and rooms for group studies. The library also has a cafeteria and vending machine. 2) Learning Spaces such as the Fraser Building and JMS Learning Hub for students. 3) Large Gym with Olympics Pool and Sauna as well. The Gym also organise classes for members. 4) Zoology and Hungarian Museum in the main campus. 5) Newly Opened Research Center in the Main Campus. 6) The University Union which has rooms for society/club events as well as a pub. 7) The Hive which is the university club.
Placement
There is no guaranteed placement but the university does have tie-ups with organisations and large-multinationals (Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, PWC, E&Y, Barlays, Lloys Bank). There is an annual careers fair as well for students to interact with employers who offer placements and summer or spring internships
Accommodation
The university has many accommodations which is usually a min of 15 to 25 mins max walk away from the main campus. The accommodation is organised like a apartment/flat where the student will have their own room with an en-suite bathroom but the kitchen and living space will be share.
Exams
I did the IB Diploma Programme in High School so I did not have any tests requirements. However, I had to achieve a grade 6 out of 7 in Higher Level Mathematics and a 7 in Economics. I had to write a personal statement in my UCAS application. It included both my academic and extra-curricular achievements. I did not have to the any interviews during the university application process.
Fees
GBP 19,350
Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship - awarded as a tuition fee discount of £5,000 per year of study and is subject to satisfactory progress for consecutive years of study.
