Undergraduate Mini Guide 2019 Coming to University Has Changed My Life
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Undergraduate Mini guide 2019 Coming to university has changed my life. I have developed social skills, met lots of people of different ages and backgrounds, am now more mature and professional, “independent with work, and more organised. � Rabeha Malik BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-11 years) with QTS 02 www.cumbria.ac.uk Welcome Our mini guide introduces you to the University of Cumbria and gives a taste of what it is like to study with us, including a list of our undergraduate degrees. We are known for our teaching excellence and high levels of graduate employability. Our degree courses include practical hands-on experience and are career-focused – so you will learn not only the theory, but practical skills that employers are looking for, making you stand out from the crowd. The university is a wonderfully safe, friendly place to study with outstanding support – so you can be part of a warm, community environment that our students love. If you would like a copy of our full 2019 undergraduate prospectus, you can order one at cumbria.ac.uk/prospectus 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 03 Carlisle, Fusehill Street Carlisle, Brampton Road Ambleside Lancaster Workington Barrow-in-Furness London Glasgow Edinburgh Carlisle Newcastle Belfast Cumbria York Manchester Liverpool Cardiff London 04 www.cumbria.ac.uk I am very proud of what the University of Cumbria has enabled me to achieve. For me, this is the place to study if you want to study “at an up-and-coming, supportive university.� Chantel Cumpsty BSc (Hons) Midwifery Amazing locations Our campuses are in some of the country’s top locations, including two World Heritage Sites. In fact, we are the UK’s only university to be set in a national park. Alongside Carlisle and the internationally renowned Lake District, historic Lancaster and buzzing London all bring unique and fantastic opportunities for you to get involved, feel and live the place, and be part of a really great atmosphere. 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 05 I came to this university because it was small and had amazing facilities and that was a big thing for me. I didn’t want to be a number to a lecturer. I wanted to be known by all my lecturers and have a personal relationship with them and you definitely do here. Definitely give this place a look, come up here have a look around, talk to the students, they’re the best people to speak to. I would not have come to university if this university didn’t exist. If this campus wasn’t here I would not be studying a degree right now and I think that’s a really beautiful thing to think, that a university exists for people like me.� Jack Riley, Outdoor Adventure & Environment 06 www.cumbria.ac.uk Open days Choosing what you want to study, and where, is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Open Days are one of the best ways to meet students and lecturers, find out more about your subject choices and get a feel for life at the University of Cumbria. Book your place at cumbria.ac.uk/openevents AMBLESIDE CARLISLE: LONDON 22 June 2018 FUSEHILL STREET 20 June 2018 18 August 2018 15 June 2018 17 October 2018 13 October 2018 18 August 2018 10 November 2018 10 November 2018 13 October 2018 5 June 2019 29 June 2019 17 November 2018 17 August 2019 22 June 2019 17 August 2019 CARLISLE: BRAMPTON ROAD LANCASTER 8 June 2018 22 June 2018 18 August 2018 18 August 2018 6 October 2018 6 October 2018 3 November 2018 3 November 2018 8 June 2019 29 June 2019 17 August 2019 17 August 2019 If you can’t make an open day, book a place on one of our regular campus tours www.cumbria.ac.uk/campustours 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 07 Teaching excellence World-leading Real-world Be part of a researchers experience community With access to Many of our We get to know you tutors who are lecturers also as an individual, world-leading, have extensive closely supporting ground-breaking professional your personal researchers*, you experience outside and professional will learn from of the university. development from some of the best Close industry day one. in their field using links together the latest in best- with professional practice. work placements and field trips will prepare you for *Research Excellence Framework (2014) your chosen career. 08 www.cumbria.ac.uk Being part of the research community is a real opportunity and a fantastic experience. “The staff here are involved in real world research which has an impact upon people’s lives, upon communities and has a real purpose within the world at large.� Det Sgt Rob Ewin PhD Candidate – Criminal Justice 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 09 Nine out of ten* of our students are in work or further education six months after graduating. *Data from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey 2017 10 www.cumbria.ac.uk The course I am studying allows me to undertake a placement year within business so I get to work within my chosen “industry and gain valuable experience both personally and professionally.� Philip Emmerson BA (Hons) International Business Management Outstanding employability prospects Committed to boosting job prospects, we want to get your career off to a flying start. The University of Cumbria is the modern face of learning; one of the best small universities in Britain for the things that count - small class sizes, a whole catalogue of support services, achievable entry qualifications across a range of subjects, personal tutors and dedicated help from every member of staff. 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 11 University gave me the knowledge and confidence to pursue my career as a Police Constable, a role which I have held with Cumbria Constabulary for over two years.� Michael Hird BSc (Hons) Professional Policing 12 www.cumbria.ac.uk Join our graduate hall of fame We strive to help our built rewarding careers for graduates, called Alumni, themselves, making a real achieve their career difference to their lives and aspirations – many go on to the lives of others. become leaders in their field both in the UK and abroad – For more information you could join them too! about our Alumni visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/ Within our network of alumni, alumni you will find Karen Darke (Paralympic gold medal- winning athlete), James Speakman (Hollywood actor), Keith Tyson (Turner Prize winner) and Helen Skelton (TV presenter). You will also find many others who have 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 13 Affordableon-campus accommodation We are one of the most cost- – guaranteed for first-choice effective universities in the applicants – or independent UK, and have some of the housing in Lancaster, most inexpensive student Carlisle and Ambleside, we are accommodation in the whole here to help make it happen. of the northwest* with rooms starting at just £10 a night. *The Times Good University Guide 2018 We have a team dedicated to assisting with whatever works best for you. Whether Affordable you want halls of residence living starts here 14 www.cumbria.ac.uk There for you We want to help you to fulfil your potential during your time with us. Our student support is award-winning – giving you access to the best help available during your studies and beyond. When you study with the University of Cumbria, you have access to advice about your course, academic skills development, your wellbeing, university life and your future career direction, through your personal tutor, our Students Support Services and the library. Helping you cumbria.ac.uk/support achieve your goals 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 15 Financial support We are here to support you in realising your ambition to go to university including getting you the right financial help. Find out more about the support available to you, from loans and grants offered by Student Finance England, to the wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support eligible students by visiting cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance Our Money Doctors are here to help 16 www.cumbria.ac.uk Learning facilities We are continuously investing in state-of-the-art teaching facilities, 24/7 learning spaces, IT, accommodation and industry-standard specialist equipment. Recent investment of £40 million includes new STEM laboratories, diagnostic radiography equipment and the new Sentamu teaching building at Lancaster campus. We support your learning with access to thousands of books, 340,000 ebooks, 25,000 journals and electronic resource collections. Our libraries provide a complete range of services and support to enhance your academic and study skills. Brand new teaching and seminar facilities 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 17 Get active At the University of Cumbria we understand the importance of wellbeing and so we’ve created UoC Active, which aims to make sport and exercise as inclusive as possible. So whether you’re a beginner or an elite athlete, we have some great sports facilities so you can keep fit and have fun! Our students can access four sports centres: Carlisle campus, The Sands Leisure Centre (Carlisle), Lancaster campus and Salt Ayre Leisure Centre (Lancaster). Facilities on campus include fitness suites, sports lab and grass/ artificial pitches. Additionally, The Sands provides a gym, climbing wall, sports hall and spinning studio, and there is a swimming pool, spa, gym, climbing wall and cycle track at Salt Ayre. Be part of it. cumbria.ac.uk/uocactive Get Active with UoC! 18 www.cumbria.ac.uk 0845 606 1144 [email protected] 19 The freedom to choose subjects of study and essay titles is very good academically, but moving from home and engaging in aspects of the working world has been amazing - not to mention great nightlife!� Caitlin Birkett-Rothwell BA (Hons) English Literature Passionate about helping you! 20 www.cumbria.ac.uk Students’ union As a University of Cumbria student, you will automatically become a member of the Students’ Union - UCSU.