As someone with ADHD i’ve found that the staff are very helpful and meet my needs. The facilities are great and the learning i feel like is well catered to me. I have loved my university experience so much so far.

The university creates a great atmosphere and encourages me to do my best. Lecturers were easily accessible via email and used the Moodle site to post notes and lectures. These are available at any time of the day. Perhaps one of the best aspects is the 24/7 library. This means you have complete flexibility in accessing university resources. Nottingham has a lot to offer when it comes to society and sports teams. I am a member of two teams: weightlifting and gymnastics. Both have kept me connected throughout the course and years. Especially important people when you move to a strange city for the first time. The student union is good and the hub is always busy, but the only thing I can complain about is that the food and machine prices are very high both inside the hub and in the university cafeteria. Since switching catering companies earlier this year, there have been very few, if any, vegan options. Otherwise the food is good and the staff are friendly.

The University itself embodies diversity and an array of useful services for undergraduate and postgraduates. It also has exceptional support for students dealing with mental health, their response is by the far the most helpful in comparison to competing universities. Alongside this staff are also very generous with the amount of support they supply for students.

My opinion on UoN is that it is a very respectable yet supportive University.
My experience has been nothing but positive, including a very high standard of teaching, facilities in addition to an exciting student life – which is why I would definitely recommend it.

From my first day moving into halls, to the day I graduated, I felt that UoN did incredibly well to ensure we were well looked after, well informed, and of course had a lot of fun. There were all sorts of societies, events and socials to get involved in, on a beautiful campus with easy transport links. As a Sociology student, I found the course content and quality of teaching to be of a high standard, and I liked that we were given the choice to study modules from other schools too. Since graduating, I’m proud to say that I have been able to start a rewarding career that wouldn’t have been possible without studying at university. In addition to my degree, I’ve left Nottingham having learnt some incredible life lessons, equipped with friends for life and many stories to tell: I couldn’t recommend it enough.

I really enjoy studying at this diverse university. It offers lots of opportunities which enable you to not only develop as a student but as an individual. I think I have met life long friends here and would recommend that you consider applying to study at UoN. I have greatly enjoyed it so far.

The social work degree consists of two placements, which are really beneficial in helping you find future employment. A lot of students are able to stay on at their placements once qualified and social workers are always in demand, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find a job once you qualify.

There is a mixed bag of professors. The ones who have extensive front line social work practice are invaluable. They can provide real-life case examples and really set the scene as to what it will be like as a social worker.

The social work course is smaller than the average cohort, around 30. Typically, it attracts mature students who live nearby. This combined with the fact I stayed living at home during my time at university meant I did not get the the ‘typical’ university experience. Reflecting, I would definitely have joined a society, as this would ha even a great way to meet other people.