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Have you visited Wolverhampton?
What are your priorities in a degree and university?
What are your priorities in a degree and university?
Original post by Vystopian
They both have quite a few bad reviews but Arden's looks worse so I'm leaning towards Wolverhampton. Any non-biased opinions?
@Vystopian
Hello, for a completely unbiased view, check out a Universities report based on the Teaching Excellence Framework which is done by the Office for Students, older reports will be by the QAA. It takes into account student success rates, student feedback, quality of teaching and support etc. The report should readily be available online
I studied at Arden for 2 years and I had a really great time, I chose to do the MSc Psychology (conversion) 100% online - I know for less experienced students blended learning might suit them better. I already had done level 7 study with a PGCE and a PGC SENDco.
Arden do virtual open days and there are links to previous webinars here Upcoming Events & Webinars | Arden University
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
You can see TEF outcomes here: https://tef2023.officeforstudents.org.uk/
Arden has an outcome of Requires Improvement (overall and also for both Student experience and Student outcomes) - one of only 3 providers and the only university to get this outcome: "This provider’s overall outcome is Requires Improvement, which means that the provider was assessed in the TEF, and no overall rating was awarded. Improvement is required for a TEF rating."
Wolverhampton has a rating of Bronze (overall and for Student experience and Student outcomes): "This provider's overall rating is Bronze. Typically, the experience students have at University of Wolverhampton and the outcomes it leads to are high quality, and there are some very high quality features."
Arden has an outcome of Requires Improvement (overall and also for both Student experience and Student outcomes) - one of only 3 providers and the only university to get this outcome: "This provider’s overall outcome is Requires Improvement, which means that the provider was assessed in the TEF, and no overall rating was awarded. Improvement is required for a TEF rating."
Wolverhampton has a rating of Bronze (overall and for Student experience and Student outcomes): "This provider's overall rating is Bronze. Typically, the experience students have at University of Wolverhampton and the outcomes it leads to are high quality, and there are some very high quality features."
Original post by PQ
You can see TEF outcomes here: https://tef2023.officeforstudents.org.uk/
Arden has an outcome of Requires Improvement (overall and also for both Student experience and Student outcomes) - one of only 3 providers and the only university to get this outcome: "This provider’s overall outcome is Requires Improvement, which means that the provider was assessed in the TEF, and no overall rating was awarded. Improvement is required for a TEF rating."
Wolverhampton has a rating of Bronze (overall and for Student experience and Student outcomes): "This provider's overall rating is Bronze. Typically, the experience students have at University of Wolverhampton and the outcomes it leads to are high quality, and there are some very high quality features."
Arden has an outcome of Requires Improvement (overall and also for both Student experience and Student outcomes) - one of only 3 providers and the only university to get this outcome: "This provider’s overall outcome is Requires Improvement, which means that the provider was assessed in the TEF, and no overall rating was awarded. Improvement is required for a TEF rating."
Wolverhampton has a rating of Bronze (overall and for Student experience and Student outcomes): "This provider's overall rating is Bronze. Typically, the experience students have at University of Wolverhampton and the outcomes it leads to are high quality, and there are some very high quality features."
Thank you PQ. I've sent Arden two emails asking for some kind of reassurance but they just ignored me so, all signs point to Wolverhampton.
Original post by Arden University
@Vystopian
Hello, for a completely unbiased view, check out a Universities report based on the Teaching Excellence Framework which is done by the Office for Students, older reports will be by the QAA. It takes into account student success rates, student feedback, quality of teaching and support etc. The report should readily be available online
I studied at Arden for 2 years and I had a really great time, I chose to do the MSc Psychology (conversion) 100% online - I know for less experienced students blended learning might suit them better. I already had done level 7 study with a PGCE and a PGC SENDco.
Arden do virtual open days and there are links to previous webinars here Upcoming Events & Webinars | Arden University
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Hello, for a completely unbiased view, check out a Universities report based on the Teaching Excellence Framework which is done by the Office for Students, older reports will be by the QAA. It takes into account student success rates, student feedback, quality of teaching and support etc. The report should readily be available online
I studied at Arden for 2 years and I had a really great time, I chose to do the MSc Psychology (conversion) 100% online - I know for less experienced students blended learning might suit them better. I already had done level 7 study with a PGCE and a PGC SENDco.
Arden do virtual open days and there are links to previous webinars here Upcoming Events & Webinars | Arden University
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
I'm skeptical. I've messaged Arden twice (via 'make an enquiry) asking for some kind of reassurance and they've both been ignored. Keep in mind that I've already been accepted and given an unconditional offer and STILL you cannot be bothered to respond. The negative feedback online mostly consists of negative student to administration interactions and my experience as a pre-student seems to reflect this experience.
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Original post by PQ
Have you visited Wolverhampton?
What are your priorities in a degree and university?
What are your priorities in a degree and university?
I'll be a distance learning student and no I've never even been to the UK. After reading Ardens, frankly frightening reviews online, I suppose I'm interested in a positive student experience when interacting with the administrationn This is particularly important as an online student because we're easily ignored and mistreated.
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Original post by Vystopian
I'm skeptical. I've emailed you twice asking for some kind of reassurance and they've both been ignored. Keep in mind that I've already been accepted and given an unconditional offer and STILL you cannot be bothered to respond. The negative feedback online mostly consists of negative student to administration interactions and my experience as a pre-student seems to reflect this experience.
@Vystopian
Hi again, I am just a student ambassador, so I don't actually see into the admissions process.
Can I just clarify, what it is you want assurances of? It might be best leaving the admissions team with your number and requesting a call back
I was a 100% online student for 2 years, and I was perfectly fine. I live about half a mile from the Manchester campus and didn't have to call in once.
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
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Original post by Arden University
@Vystopian
Hi again, I am just a student ambassador, so I don't actually see into the admissions process.
Can I just clarify, what it is you want assurances of? It might be best leaving the admissions team with your number and requesting a call back
I was a 100% online student for 2 years, and I was perfectly fine. I live about half a mile from the Manchester campus and didn't have to call in once.
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Hi again, I am just a student ambassador, so I don't actually see into the admissions process.
Can I just clarify, what it is you want assurances of? It might be best leaving the admissions team with your number and requesting a call back
I was a 100% online student for 2 years, and I was perfectly fine. I live about half a mile from the Manchester campus and didn't have to call in once.
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Both the comment you're responding to and the original response further up both state concerns over student to administration interactions, as the bulk of online criticisms seem to suggest. Most examples include, flat out ignoring inquiries which was my experience as a pre-student.
In response to this concern, Arden ignored me... This is a fairly solid confirmation friend but I'm open to any other thoughts you might have on the matter.
Original post by Vystopian
Both the comment you're responding to and the original response further up both state concerns over student to administration interactions, as the bulk of online criticisms seem to suggest. Most examples include, flat out ignoring inquiries which was my experience as a pre-student.
In response to this concern, Arden ignored me... This is a fairly solid confirmation friend but I'm open to any other thoughts you might have on the matter.
In response to this concern, Arden ignored me... This is a fairly solid confirmation friend but I'm open to any other thoughts you might have on the matter.
@Vystopian
Sorry I wasn't quite sure what you meant by, "I've emailed you twice asking for some kind of reassurance and they've both been ignored".
I would fill in an official 'request a call back' or 'make an enquiry' form at the top right hand side of the website and someone should be in touch https://arden.ac.uk/
All I can say is from my experience, when I was considering enrolling I got a call back checking my eligibility for the MSc Psychology program.
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
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Original post by Arden University
@Vystopian
Sorry I wasn't quite sure what you meant by, "I've emailed you twice asking for some kind of reassurance and they've both been ignored".
I would fill in an official 'request a call back' or 'make an enquiry' form at the top right hand side of the website and someone should be in touch https://arden.ac.uk/
All I can say is from my experience, when I was considering enrolling I got a call back checking my eligibility for the MSc Psychology program.
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Sorry I wasn't quite sure what you meant by, "I've emailed you twice asking for some kind of reassurance and they've both been ignored".
I would fill in an official 'request a call back' or 'make an enquiry' form at the top right hand side of the website and someone should be in touch https://arden.ac.uk/
All I can say is from my experience, when I was considering enrolling I got a call back checking my eligibility for the MSc Psychology program.
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
You're referring to the 'educational consultant' who processes your information. They were unable to help so I sent two messages via the 'make an enquiry' but didn't receive a response from either.
Original post by Vystopian
You're referring to the 'educational consultant' who processes your information. They were unable to help so I sent two messages via the 'make an enquiry' but didn't receive a response from either.
@Vystopian
If you private send me what you would like to know and your contact details I will pass them on to one of the team
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Original post by Arden University
@Vystopian
If you private send me what you would like to know and your contact details I will pass them on to one of the team
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
If you private send me what you would like to know and your contact details I will pass them on to one of the team
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Hello again Mark, I really appreciate response. Following your comment from last week, I sent yet another message via 'make an enquiry' request and they still haven't bothered to respond. That makes three 'enquirys' over the course of a month or more with absolutely zero follow-ups. Again, I appreciate the offer but these people are deeply unserious. I'm going to enrol with Wolverhampton. Too bad you don't work in their student outreach department. Cheers friend.
Original post by Vystopian
They both have quite a few bad reviews but Arden's looks worse so I'm leaning towards Wolverhampton. Any non-biased opinions?
Wolverhampton for online im thinking
Original post by Vystopian
They both have quite a few bad reviews but Arden's looks worse so I'm leaning towards Wolverhampton. Any non-biased opinions?
i applied for a course at wolverhampton and they called me immediately which i think is a good sign, but then again it was for application stage and im sure they want to secure as many students as possible
Original post by Arden University
@Vystopian
Hi again, I am just a student ambassador, so I don't actually see into the admissions process.
Can I just clarify, what it is you want assurances of? It might be best leaving the admissions team with your number and requesting a call back
I was a 100% online student for 2 years, and I was perfectly fine. I live about half a mile from the Manchester campus and didn't have to call in once.
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Hi again, I am just a student ambassador, so I don't actually see into the admissions process.
Can I just clarify, what it is you want assurances of? It might be best leaving the admissions team with your number and requesting a call back
I was a 100% online student for 2 years, and I was perfectly fine. I live about half a mile from the Manchester campus and didn't have to call in once.
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Hi Richard, I am looking to start the LLB Law with Arden and wondered if you have any knowledge on how well this department is doing. I like many others would like to conduct my law degree online rather and was not impressed with the OU previously. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated as poised to sign up for January start.
Original post by Physician
Why do people here consider Arden or OU over the online degrees offered by the University of London? Their courses are prestigious, and the fees aren't too bad, and you can study over 5 years part-time. They don't cover every subject, but they do offer a fair number of them.
@Physician
I chose Arden and I had a fantastic time doing the MSc Psychology (conversion), I had the advantage of having 2 years of post graduate study behind me so I had a lot of confidence to dive straight in, I know for some people any MSc, particularly a conversion, can be a steep climb particularly at first. I'd never heard of the University of London, and I was at a H.E conference and someone mentioned Arden (and I saw one of the adverts on the Metrolink in Manchester) and that's where my interest began. Arden definitely have the best virtual learning environment I have come across (and I have worked in F.E and H.E for over 10 years).
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Original post by Arden University
@Physician
I chose Arden and I had a fantastic time doing the MSc Psychology (conversion), I had the advantage of having 2 years of post graduate study behind me so I had a lot of confidence to dive straight in, I know for some people any MSc, particularly a conversion, can be a steep climb particularly at first. I'd never heard of the University of London, and I was at a H.E conference and someone mentioned Arden (and I saw one of the adverts on the Metrolink in Manchester) and that's where my interest began. Arden definitely have the best virtual learning environment I have come across (and I have worked in F.E and H.E for over 10 years).
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
I chose Arden and I had a fantastic time doing the MSc Psychology (conversion), I had the advantage of having 2 years of post graduate study behind me so I had a lot of confidence to dive straight in, I know for some people any MSc, particularly a conversion, can be a steep climb particularly at first. I'd never heard of the University of London, and I was at a H.E conference and someone mentioned Arden (and I saw one of the adverts on the Metrolink in Manchester) and that's where my interest began. Arden definitely have the best virtual learning environment I have come across (and I have worked in F.E and H.E for over 10 years).
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
I am sure others would say the same about Wolverhampton. But the Uni of London degrees are the most prestigious for online learning.
Original post by Physician
I am sure others would say the same about Wolverhampton. But the Uni of London degrees are the most prestigious for online learning.
@Physician
I'm sure they are great 🙂 There are a lot of Universities in / around London, perhaps they get a bit lost in the pile name wise.
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