Queen's University Belfast - QUB (reviews)

University life was great. The highlight was the students union and the courses were nearly seen as the extra bits. Teaching was very traditional, lecturer talking students trying furiously to take down notes. I’m sure computers would be more familiar now and would take away the stress. Computer science involved writing a program, leaving it in a pigeon hole and waiting a week to hopefully see a long scroll of green paper with the correct outcomes.
A brilliant experience though

My experience at Queen’s University Belfast has been very positive overall. The MSc in Educational Leadership offers well structured modules that connect theory with real practice, and most lecturers are approachable, supportive and open to discussion. The teaching style encourages critical thinking and reflection, which helped me grow quickly as an international student.

The campus environment is welcoming, with good library resources and plenty of quiet study spaces. I’ve also found the wider support services.

Studying English at Queen’s feels very personal — small seminar groups and approachable lecturers. But I sometimes wish there were more elective modules to choose from. If you like traditional literature courses, it’s a good fit.

Queen’s is a solid uni for Psychology — plenty of research exposure and approachable lecturers. Belfast itself is also quite manageable in size and cost compared to other cities in the UK. But be warned: if you’re after a vibrant campus culture or loads of societies, it can sometimes feel a bit quiet and underwhelming, especially during non-term time.