Burton and South Derbyshire College College, University in Burton-on-Trent, Burton upon Trent

Reviews

1. CEE ★☆☆☆☆

   Employ racist tutors who blatantly treat white students better than students of colour. Never thought leaving education would make me so happy but I really am. Spoke with another college who informed me I’m one of at least 40 Students with the same story. Penalised for having health conditions meanwhile a white girl on my course was lying to get sent home and they had no issue supporting her. The work is like something you learn in secondary school, as an adult learner it was sad to see my tutors were more clueless than any student in there.

   almost 8 months ago
2. GreenDel ★☆☆☆☆

   Absoloutely awful, The only remotely useful department is Wellbeing, I have been attending this college for 3 years and I am SO glad to say this will be my last! Regarding my experience, In the University building Art department I have had such a bipolar experience, some days were great and others had me begging myself to drop out, Unfortunately I care for my proceeding education and of ALL the collegs, I would of happily gone to Derby - reason being is that every tutor will treat you like you're still in PRIMARY SCHOOL, On an A Level course, CERTAIN Tutors & Staff will look down to you, If I had the willpower I would absoloutely have some names here. I wouldn't dare put examples here, Look at the other reviews - I apologise. NO Respect for students, NO Accessiblity to the University building & more, It takes a student's parents to get something done. Even then, the process will be slow & delayed, granted they have their own problems but for a place that advertises it's self as Safe, the behaviour that happens outside is horrid, I apologise to any potential staff of the area as this does not apply to you all!

   almost 8 months ago
3. amanda hamilton ★☆☆☆☆

   I am outraged by the treatment my younger cousin received during her short time attending this college. She had put in years of work in Derby, in order to be eligible to study here. She was open and honest about her health conditions from the very beginning. Her tutor Joanne sent her a despicable voicemail informing her she needs to be “honest” about her intentions with the course. She had been sent home for an asthma attack, nobody made the effort to seek medical attention or even call her to see if she was okay. I would not accept this behaviour from my 8 year old son, let alone a grown woman with a career and a degree. The college should be ashamed of themselves having such lazy and disrespectful staff. I have now heard one of my cousins friends has had time off for health and there was no problem at all, so I can’t help but feel this incident was racially motivated. We have not heard back from this incompetent tutor and I’m sure she won’t make the effort to make sure my cousin is okay after such disrespect. The college also promised her a travel bursary, which she never received. I myself have attended numerous colleges in the midlands, I have never come across one that treats people so awfully, especially adult learners. Do not send your children here.

   almost 9 months ago

1. Andy Guo ★☆☆☆☆

   When I reflect on my time at Burton College, it was a terrible experience, particularly regarding the support for mental health. My time in sixth form was so disappointing because I was given false hope. One tutor told me that I could rely on her and confide in her about anything. However, when I revealed my personal mental health struggles, I ended up being kicked out. They refused to understand my situation and dismissed me when I was struggling. I remember an incident when I collapsed during sixth form. Instead of helping me, the head teacher Bev Rowley called me out, saying there were better candidates who deserved my spot. At that time, I was dealing with many challenges, like finding a job and managing an overwhelming college workload. Thankfully, I am in a better place now. Honestly, I never expected anyone else to go through such mistreatment until I looked at reviews and realized that this college hasn't changed at all. I hope no one else has to experience what I did.

   1 year ago
2. Melissa Ebberley ★★★★★

   I studied musical theatre at bsdc and came out with the highest grades possible. I am so proud to of achieved this grade as I was taught by the best musical theatre teachers I could ever have. ever single one of them have taught me everything that I needed to know to achieve my goal to go to university. the college has improved a lot within there facilities and courses. so I'm proud to of done my college qualification and now to continue my career at uni. Thank you.

   1 year ago
3. Logan Cuthbert ★★★☆☆

   this game kind of sucks. it has really bad graphics and the story is just terrible. however it was still quite a fun tv show to watch so if you're a big fan of music then this is the song for you. a truly spectacular car.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Callum Insley ★★★★☆

   transport nearby is good and people are generally okay

   almost 3 years ago
2. Connor Hall ★☆☆☆☆

   Awful college. The motor vehicle block is appalling, they have laptops that dont charge so you cant use them when all the computers are taken, the computers are very outdated and slow, most of them dont even have working keyboards and the plug sockets crackle and pop and you turn them on. The cars in the workshop are horrible to work on, most of the cars parts are missing and for the 5 months i was on the course all we did was take off and refit the suspension and take out then refit the radiator, most of the cars didnt even have coolant or oil in them... would not recommend coming here.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Samantha Jane Williams ★★★★★

   I am currently doing my third year at BSDC and it has been very hard to day the least, not just because of the pandemic and the online learning hardships, but for me it has been hard because I am disabled. This college is great. They have fantastic facilities in the college that students can use. I cannot comment outside of the art and design side of things however. The teachers are really nice and supportive and my progress coach has been really understanding with me. I’ve had a lot of appointments at the dentist these past few weeks and they have been really nice to me and supportive.

   almost 5 years ago

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