Abertay University

A very poorly organised event. I left feeling my time was wasted travelling to Abertay. I would rather my child attend a competent university as I have no confidence in this Abertay. Based on their performance today.

Lack of support and feedback/complaints are not taken into account or actioned on. I know of several people unhappy with this university and the way they were treated. It's a shame as there are some fantastic lecturers but others just don't seem to bother. I won't be returning here for future studying.

Regarding the Kydd Building, where I studied in 2005-2010:Really nice old-school building with great decor, and a maze of corridors and passageways inside which never stop being easy to lose yourself in!The only unpleasant thing about my experience when I studied here was the creepy presence of a weird Psychology “research assistant” called Sharon who seemed more interested in harassing myself and others than studying Psychology - which wasn’t exactly the building’s fault! (I eventually reported her and that seemed to put a stop to it.)All in all, a nice place with a great atmosphere!

Awful university, most staff have lost interest and barely care for students.Also as I was going through a mental health crisis the university decided to withdraw me from my course with no reason. I only found out after struggling to login to do work to find that nothing worked, so they cut me off from everything, including my income which I was relying on. Worst 3 years of my life that I'll never get back

This is an outstanding university - particularly the social sciences dept. The lecturers are very approachable, fun and flexible, and they very much demonstrate 21st century approaches to learning, eg, guest speakers, interesting and engaging practicals as well as modules which will be useful within applied settings.The library is brilliant with plenty of different learning environments ranging from open and closed study spaces to group studies rooms with large televisions connected to the internet.The student union is really nice, although a bit pricey. Nevertheless, for students who wish to use it it's very modern with plenty of recreational activities for those who need to de-stress such as pool tables and the cinema.Overall I've enjoyed my time at the uni immensely and I would definitely suggest it as an option for anyone willing to break free from the stuffy and somewhat backwards approaches of other universities as it is very much a 'modern' university with a very 21st century approach to the education it provides.

Gr8t University and excellent student support services. I studied MSc Energy, Water and Environmental management and loved every bit of it. Field trips, Lab work, developing solutions for companies + lots o independent research work........u name it.I must confess, the library (3rd floor) and the new graduate school are excellent places I recommend for 100% concentration and comfort.

Beautiful historical university and Securi-Tay was a very well organised event, absolutely loved it.

Not sure if students from other universities can use the scunnel pass or not. The library arrangements in Scotland seems to have had a slow response.

At Abertay you're not just a number. The univerity is small but you can only benefit from that as you feel very much at home there. The student support is amazing, the lecturers are dedicated to their subject which you can feel in each lecture (Psychology). I was very happy at Abertay.

Definitely don't enroll in psychology at either under or postgraduate unless you enjoy being belittled and bullied, or happy to nod and agree to everything the lecturers dictate.Great lecturers in the sociology department, passionate about what they do and very approachable and always show an interest in each of us in class. I left due to medical issues and enrolled again, happily welcomed back to begin my final year again in Sociology. Loved my final year and after graduating, my old supervisor got me my current lecturing position as he knew I was keen to get into teaching and had received an email asking if he knew interested students. It was nice he remembered me and contacted me with details. Psychology hated this and on more than one occasion told me I wasn't allowed and shouldn't be teaching and had to choose the MSc or the job. I did both.There were lots of research opportunities throughout the year in the Social Science department (run by the sociology department) that I was apart of and got me the research experience I needed for my current job and future postgraduate prospects.Student services were great before Sarah left for maternity leave. They had been fantastic with my application for childcare and also for my DSA application for studying equipment I didn't know I could apply for. Some members of staff are not approachable and like to take the piss out of you when you're in dire need of help. I had a young student who was covering maternity leave who made me cry and I had to run out the room when I was asking for money for food for me and my 3 year old son as my benefits hadn't been paid - she put in a complaint about me that went to the highest stage immediately (not protocol) where she said I was verbally abusive and she feared for her safety when I opened the door that accidentally hit a cabinet. I was then shouted at and literally chased up the stairs. I ended up going to the council for food vouchers.The library facilities have improved since I was last enrolled 3 years ago. Lots of books are now accessible online so there's much more room for studying at PCs and with your own laptop.Class sizes are small which I really like because it helps with support as lecturers can spend time with us in tutorials and lectorials.I have enjoyed every minute of my time at Abertay as an undergrad in sociology and hated every minute of my under- and postgrad in psychology. The lecturers didn't like that I came from sociology because they seem to think we're anti-psychology even though I spent half my degree doing psychology modules, even as electives. I only wish they offered sociology postgrads as I'd have liked to continue my studies with them because I got nothing out of the psych convergence course (poorly and incorrectly advertised with no meaningful uses if psych is your academic route). It got so bad I made an official complaint due to constant battles with staff as class rep as they could only believe I was airing grievances as a personal vendetta and had to have counselling and hospital treatment because my mental health was affected so much. I've never received an apology. We had one lecturer every week tell us I don't want to hear what sociology has to say