Napier University, Edinburgh

I did the one-year taught MSc Ecotourism at Napier University in Edinburgh and to sum it up, for me the course was overall interesting, but it comes with several caveats - the main one is that the course contents does not consistently focus on ecotourism and also the course management and coordination is often just plain awful. Moreover, good jobs are very, very scarce in this field. Despite it being a very interesting subject, considering that job options are so poor and the program often so unfocussed, I am not sure I would do it again. On the plus side, the ecotourism class size is very ... more

If you have your sights set on furthering your artistic abilities then, certainly, Napier is probably not the University for you. Don’t get me wrong, Napier is the most friendly University I have ever been to (and I’ve been to a few) and a pleasant atmosphere is important when you are a young student looking to get settled in. Whether you are an artist or a scientist you will benefit from the non-cliquey nature of Napier students. The title of this opinion is ‘Common Sense Approach’ and that is for a reason. Napier, the person, was a mathematician and Napier was once a technical college. It ... more

I have been at napier University for nearly 4 years now. My experience with them has been varied. In my first year and a half, I was studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering, then I decided to change my course to Computer Networks and Distributed Systems. This is when my problems started. The problems I had (which are realy the only problems i've had) were that the administration department have never really fully updated my end of year transcripts since i changed course....they still think that I am on my origional course....its too complex to explain but im sure you get the point. Most ... more

I am currently a Napier student, i'm in my 2nd year of my honours degree. I am doing festival and events managment. I'm based at Craiglockhart campus. It is a really good business school. It is a good size of building so it is easy to find the room you are meant to be in. I have friends from loads of different countries. The tutors are very friendly and are easy to contact if you need any help. Good facilities including a brand new gym. The student accommodation provided for first years is good because it makes it easier to make new friends and you never feel lonely. Also it is in a great ... more

Right - I'm a Napier graduate and have done some work for them too so maybe have an insight that many won't. Napier tries to do many things well, and succeeds very little. The courses themselves are - on the whole - not too bad but with the Uni using SO many part time lecturers (and providing so few facilities for these staff) it's difficult to keep consistency of quality. Craighouse is an excellent cmapus, both Craiglockhart and Merchiston have their good points but Sighthill....oh dear. Generally the biggest problem is that there's an arrogance from senior management which beggars belief ... more