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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at Arden University

MBA

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

James - June 2024

I have read complaints stating students have not had guidance. There is plenty of guidance but it takes the student in question to pursue this, after all, it is to some extent unguided learning.

There are plenty of classes you can join morning, noon and night. I was joining classes whilst away on holiday from my phone (ms teams) which was great.

Throughout the various modules of my MBA there were good and bad lecturers, but the bad was 1 out the entire course, and unfortunately I think she happened to inexperienced, the rest where fantastic.

The wider support around those providing the training and admin support for element such as general queries is where the university does fall down for two reasons:

1) When contacting an email address that appears on the face of it to be correct, you get told to message another, which is usually incorrect as well ‍♂️. They is really poor as the customer/student expects them to just provide the info rather than get sent round the houses.
2) Trying to get a response in the first place is quite difficult.

Don’t let these points put you off as I had someone studying with the Open University who had a similar experience, so presumably it’s an issue with distance learning universities?

Would I study with them again, yes! However, I would advise others to think about their learning style before pursuing with Arden , as it does take some getting used to studying with them if for instance you are an in person.
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MSc Psychology Conversion Degree (BPS)

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Lawrence - May 2024

The distance leaning on line course provides flexibility for full time workers who like to pursue new knowledge and interests.

The teaching and delivery of the modules are poor, unorganized and the assignment marking process are irregular, subject and lack of fairness. read full review

LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2)

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Sqe Law Student - January 2024

By far the worst experience of any academic setting I have even had. Working on a distance law degree, in this case the professional legal practice degree, I feel we have been treated with utter contempt. Useless is all I can describe the experience as being. The university cannot even get the exam questions right. The questions had mis-pellings and much worse. The were double figures of incorrectly written questions, with changing subjects within one question. How does that happen at a university. I would seriously suggest avoiding this university. read full review

MSc Psychology Conversion Degree (BPS)

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Andrea - April 2023

MSc Psychology Conversion Course

This course isn't aimed at non-psychology background students. You dive straight into 'Research Methods' without spending a module exploring the fundamentals. They expect you to put in the hours independently which far exceed 20 hours a week when your working full-time. Some week you are provided with only 2 hours. Not all sessions are recorded.

Lecturers include students which are working towards a PhD, one of which makes derogatory remarks about their students. I am lucky because student loans are helping recovering funds to make the transfer the another university in May.

I am waiting for a written explanation to take this to the BPS & OIA. This university shouldn't be allowed to serve at this standard.

Please don't ignore all the bad reviews like I did!!! read full review

MSc Psychology Conversion Degree (BPS)

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Student Reviewer - September 2022

DON'T USE ARDEN
I am so disappointed to see that many students have had a similar experience. Disorganised, poor teaching, lack of support, terrible communication (can't get through on phone, weeks without responses to email, very little written in clear good English...), the list could go on. For me personally- took over a month and constant emails and 3 attempts at sending the appropriate forms to get myself withdrawn; cannot seem to obtain my Pg certificate for passing 3 modules; was told I owed nearly £3000, made a payment, then am being told I'm due a refund and need to complete more forms and wait more weeks upon weeks for my money back.
Appalling and so, so stressful. My experiences with brick Universities and the OU have been far superior. read full review

MSc Engineering Management

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Student Reviewer - April 2022

Really supportive tutors. All the information is available readily. Engaging classes and the mix of cultures gives you a festive feeling daily. Great campus in the heart of the city. read full review

MSc Psychology Conversion Degree (BPS)

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Student Reviewer - March 2022

I don’t think the support for the students is there, always during lectures there’s IT issues, feel that they a not prepared read full review

MSc Accounting and Finance

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Student Reviewer - March 2022

Arden is a great uni in general. Some learning materials should be updated as they are out of date and contain errors. Also, some of the lecturers are not engaging properly with the students. Other than that it’s a good experience studying at Arden. read full review

MSc Accounting and Finance

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Student Reviewer - March 2022

I feel like this university is a great way to get back into learning no matter how long it has been. I did enjoy the flexibility of being able to do my lesson from home when unable to attend class however this is finishing soon. There isn’t really any student life due to the nature of the way the subjects are taught. I can’t wait to finish my course and see what the next steps are available to me. read full review

MSc Psychology Conversion Degree (BPS)

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Student Reviewer - March 2022

Arden provides the structure needed combined with flexibility to study anywhere. Everything runs well and any issues are sorted out quickly read full review
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