University of Bradford
Bradford
Considering Bradford Uni..
Up until now I've had my mind set on staying in London to study, however after talking to several people I am starting to think twice & trekking the 220 miles north doesn't sound as bad as it once did. The offers really easy & they replied really quickly.. which I'm not sure I should take as a good thing(?) but it's part of the reason why I'm even giving this uni a second thought so w/e lol.
I haven't been to any open days & never been to the north of England. Can any current students give me their opinion of the uni (specifically the engineering facilities if possible) & the area of Bradford itself.
Thanks!
I haven't been to any open days & never been to the north of England. Can any current students give me their opinion of the uni (specifically the engineering facilities if possible) & the area of Bradford itself.
Thanks!
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I was there yesterday for an interview for children's nursing and had a good look about the uni campus and the town itself. It really is a brilliant university. The staff are beyond helpful and it is all really beautiful and modern with new technologies for many sections of the campus. I'd apply! It went above and beyond my expectations, even having so much help from the staff made the experience way better than I expected
Good luck with your choices
Amy
Good luck with your choices
Amy
University of Bradford
Bradford
Original post by amyg121
I was there yesterday for an interview for children's nursing and had a good look about the uni campus and the town itself. It really is a brilliant university. The staff are beyond helpful and it is all really beautiful and modern with new technologies for many sections of the campus. I'd apply! It went above and beyond my expectations, even having so much help from the staff made the experience way better than I expected
Good luck with your choices
Amy
Good luck with your choices
Amy
Hi Amy,
Thank you for your kind words about the staff here at the University of Bradford. We always try our best to help applicants and students alike to ensure the have a really positive experience.
Ddot, we have some fantastic engineering facilities here, including numerous specialist labs that cover the various areas of engineering. You can find more information about these here
If you have any questions about the Faculty or the courses I will be happy to answer them for you.
PAUL
Hi, I'm currently a Engineering student at the UoB.
The School of engineering is held in high regard within the UK and abroad and is in the top 20 in the country in terms of employed graduates within their fields. So the faculty itself is brilliant.
The School of Engineering is primarily based in the Chesham Building on the north side of campus. Its a large building with Lecture halls on the top 3 floors. Multi-disciplinary labs in the basement and floor 1 which also houses the Chesham Cafe and gallery( a great place for hot drinks and sandwich) On floor two there is a engineering specific library (although for more specific books you may have to go to the full size 5 floor JB Priestly Library just a 2 min walk from the entrance) On floor 2 there is also a ample amount of personal study space with desks equipped individual PCs and a wipe board. Floor 3 on the chesham building is the IT floor with over 300 dual monitor PC equipped with all the latest Engineering software from the likes of Matlab all the way to solidworks and Plant3D. The staff are all brilliant as well. The building is 24hour with card access.
Many peoples opinions of Bradford iteself are often misconstrued, The city fell on hard times during the 90s but has largely got back to its feet. I can guarantee within a week you'll love Bradford. In November the city open a large shopping complex with is called the broadway, which is largely dwarfed by the shopping complex's of london, but the quality of the centre is outstanding. There are numerous excellent restaurants, Personal favourites are: Omars(award winning indian) and Mamma Mia ( a highly respected Italian). Theres also North Parade which is home to Bradfords independent cafes and bars. Personal favourites are Forks Cafe and the Record Cafe.
If you have any questions regarding the Uni or Bradford itself, just ask!
The School of engineering is held in high regard within the UK and abroad and is in the top 20 in the country in terms of employed graduates within their fields. So the faculty itself is brilliant.
The School of Engineering is primarily based in the Chesham Building on the north side of campus. Its a large building with Lecture halls on the top 3 floors. Multi-disciplinary labs in the basement and floor 1 which also houses the Chesham Cafe and gallery( a great place for hot drinks and sandwich) On floor two there is a engineering specific library (although for more specific books you may have to go to the full size 5 floor JB Priestly Library just a 2 min walk from the entrance) On floor 2 there is also a ample amount of personal study space with desks equipped individual PCs and a wipe board. Floor 3 on the chesham building is the IT floor with over 300 dual monitor PC equipped with all the latest Engineering software from the likes of Matlab all the way to solidworks and Plant3D. The staff are all brilliant as well. The building is 24hour with card access.
Many peoples opinions of Bradford iteself are often misconstrued, The city fell on hard times during the 90s but has largely got back to its feet. I can guarantee within a week you'll love Bradford. In November the city open a large shopping complex with is called the broadway, which is largely dwarfed by the shopping complex's of london, but the quality of the centre is outstanding. There are numerous excellent restaurants, Personal favourites are: Omars(award winning indian) and Mamma Mia ( a highly respected Italian). Theres also North Parade which is home to Bradfords independent cafes and bars. Personal favourites are Forks Cafe and the Record Cafe.
If you have any questions regarding the Uni or Bradford itself, just ask!
The city of Bradford has a very mixed reputation I think it is fair to say.
It is poor and there is a lot of racial tension compared to the rest of the UK. I would recommend you pay a visit before committing to spend years of your life there as opposed to one of the great cities of the world, if that is your choice.
It is poor and there is a lot of racial tension compared to the rest of the UK. I would recommend you pay a visit before committing to spend years of your life there as opposed to one of the great cities of the world, if that is your choice.
Totally agree with the two other posters. Bradford is an awful city, there are so many better places to spend your university years.
I personally have a friend who is from London and fell in love with Bradford as a city. It's all opinions.
Original post by Ddot
Thanks for all the responses! Going up there this Saturday for the applicant's day, very mixed reviews so will have a good look myself
Not sure if you'll see this in time but what did you apply for? I'm going tomorrow too, For the BA (Hons) in Archaeology ( 4 years- placement year during year 3 )
Original post by Notions97
Not sure if you'll see this in time but what did you apply for? I'm going tomorrow too, For the BA (Hons) in Archaeology ( 4 years- placement year during year 3 )
Yea saw this a little too late ha, I've applied for Beng in Civil Engineering.
How did you find it?
I was actually really impressed with the facilities they had... got absolutely soaked though which is my only negative lol.
May just be my firm choice if Portsmouth doesn't impress when I go in a couples weeks!
Original post by Ddot
Yea saw this a little too late ha, I've applied for Beng in Civil Engineering.
How did you find it?
I was actually really impressed with the facilities they had... got absolutely soaked though which is my only negative lol.
May just be my firm choice if Portsmouth doesn't impress when I go in a couples weeks!
How did you find it?
I was actually really impressed with the facilities they had... got absolutely soaked though which is my only negative lol.
May just be my firm choice if Portsmouth doesn't impress when I go in a couples weeks!
Hi, great to hear that you were impressed with our facilities, they really are state of the art.
Unfortunately, we can't do a lot about the weather but if you do decide to join us I am sure you will have a fantastic time studying your degree with us
Okey let's get this straight.. The Bradford area is not the best. Yes we all know that... But the university I find in my department (ICT) is very good! The university lecturers are always happy to help, many society's etc etc
But comparing to London.. I would probably go to London however I like it here
However I would say If the university 'Night life' is important to you then no Bradford is not for you.
But comparing to London.. I would probably go to London however I like it here
However I would say If the university 'Night life' is important to you then no Bradford is not for you.
Original post by urbanlocations
However I would say If the university 'Night life' is important to you then no Bradford is not for you.
Is there really no night life at all? What about going to Leeds for a night out then? aha
Original post by Ddot
Is there really no night life at all? What about going to Leeds for a night out then? aha
There is night life... But it's just not Newcastle night life. If you're all about the night life then I would not come here. I don't care about night life so suits me fine.
Original post by urbanlocations
There is night life... But it's just not Newcastle night life. If you're all about the night life then I would not come here. I don't care about night life so suits me fine.
And to be fair, most people aren't thst bothered about going out once the work kicks in.
Original post by Ddot
I'm not 'all about the night life' so to speak, but I would like to be able to go out from time to time to let my hair down just, a simple pub even would do lol.
There's plenty of them.
Original post by Ddot
Yea saw this a little too late ha, I've applied for Beng in Civil Engineering.
How did you find it?
I was actually really impressed with the facilities they had... got absolutely soaked though which is my only negative lol.
May just be my firm choice if Portsmouth doesn't impress when I go in a couples weeks!
How did you find it?
I was actually really impressed with the facilities they had... got absolutely soaked though which is my only negative lol.
May just be my firm choice if Portsmouth doesn't impress when I go in a couples weeks!
Aha no worries. Same the facilities are really good for my subject, they combine technology into the subject so well it's amazing. But there was something that put me off...Had a uneasy gut feeling, idk i just feel like I wouldn't be happy there :/
I think it's good to see Unis in bad weather tbh , after all you'll experience it if you decide to go! I still need to see Hull, Swansea, and Bangor. Where else did you apply?
Original post by Notions97
Aha no worries. Same the facilities are really good for my subject, they combine technology into the subject so well it's amazing. But there was something that put me off...Had a uneasy gut feeling, idk i just feel like I wouldn't be happy there :/
I think it's good to see Unis in bad weather tbh , after all you'll experience it if you decide to go! I still need to see Hull, Swansea, and Bangor. Where else did you apply?
I think it's good to see Unis in bad weather tbh , after all you'll experience it if you decide to go! I still need to see Hull, Swansea, and Bangor. Where else did you apply?
Just out of curiosity were would you be moving from? One thing that's making me think twice is having to move so far away from home, it's quite a big change.. So now I'm really stuck between Portsmouth which I'm going to see on the 27th & Bradford as firm choice.
I applied for City, Brunel, Portsmouth, Bradford & LSBU (lol). Both Brunel & City are foundation courses though so either will be my insurance choice only really, probably City as Brunel's the only uni who hasn't got back to me just yet.
How about yourself, is there one uni you'd like to go to in particular from your choices?
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