International Brochure 2017/18 Welcome We are delighted that you are considering a life-changing investment in your future with us at the University of Cumbria. Vice Chancellor’s address ...... 3 We are focussed on supporting you in realising your aspirations. Our programmes are Brief ntroduction to the university ...... 4 designed with your future career path and personal development in mind. As the second Great reasons to study at Cumbria ...... 5 in the UK for graduate recruitment, 97% of our students are in employment or further study Lancaster ...... 6 within six months of graduation*. Carlisle ...... 8 International students choose us because we help them to build the skills needed in today’s Ambleside ...... 10 interconnected global economy. Our courses are high quality, informed by cutting-edge Courses ...... 12 research and knowledge, with rigorous academic standards. Our small class sizes, friendly and supportive academics and professionals, and options such as our Integrated Foundation Student profile - Jinlu Lai ...... 25 Year will help you to settle easily into UK study and life. Student profile - LiCo Hui ...... 26 Fees and scholarships ...... 27 Read on to find out what our enthusiastic and committed students have to say about their experiences with us. Accommodation ...... 28 Entry requirements ...... 30 We also have a compact and friendly campus to suit your lifestyle and interests. In Lancaster, How to apply ...... 31 a heritage city, our campus is part of a vibrant international student community, with easy access to airports and cities like Manchester, Preston and Liverpool. In historic Carlisle, our Map and contact details ...... 32 campus sits amongst the rich heritage of the 12th Century Cathedral and 900-year-old castle, and is within easy reach of the Scottish border, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. If the countryside and the great outdoors attract you, our picturesque Ambleside campus is at the heart of the English Lake District, one of the world’s most famous national parks.
Choosing one of our degrees will be a life-changing investment in your future, opening doors for you wherever in the world you choose to start your career. We want to be part of your journey, and urge you to read on to explore one of our many academic opportunities.
I do look forward to meeting you during our welcome week.
With best wishes,
Professor Julie Mennell Vice Chancellor
*Based on all large/non-specialist Higher Education Institutions (excl. providers with fewer than 500 DLHE 2015 respondents). Source: HESA.
2 | | Course Contents Guide 2017 www.cumbria.ac.uk | 3 10 GREAT REASONS to study at The University of Cumbria!
01 Graduate Employability 97% - Number 2 in the U.K.
Introduction to 02 Student satisfaction 94% the University of Cumbria 03 Small Class Sizes with supportive and experienced tutors
A record of excellence and awards for student support Here at the University of Cumbria, we are hugely proud of our long 04 and careers guidance history in higher education. Our experience and tradition date back to 1822, with the founding of Cumbria Institute of the Arts, and the world-famous Charlotte Mason College in 1892. When these and 05 Established placements, internships and work experience other prestigious colleges joined in 2007 to form the University of opportunities with the local business community Cumbria, this was a milestone in our history as a well-respected higher education institution. Safe and friendly city and countryside campuses with 06 on-campus or city accommodation available We have five campuses, each offering a unique experience. In the north west, we have campuses in the historic cities of Carlisle and
Lancaster, as well as in the stunning scenery of the English Lake 07 Lower cost of living District, as well as a small campus in the heart of London.
Now home to over 9000 students, our reputation is strong nationally and internationally. Our aim is to ensure that you have a learning and 08 International students from many countries personal experience that will stay with you for life. We will make sure you leave university ready to succeed in the world of employment and achieve your greatest ambitions. 09 Great locations in and around the Lake District National Park
10 Great transport links to the rest of the UK
4 | Introduction www.cumbria.ac.uk | 5 Lancaster One of the UK’s 11 heritage cities
Lancaster is a vibrant and historic city, home to two universities and around 15,000 students from all over the world. Located just south Our Lancaster campus is just of the English Lake District, one 10 minutes’ walk from the city of the UK’s most popular tourist centre, and offers residential destinations, and overlooking the accommodation, as well as an coast of Morecambe Bay, Lancaster excellent library and sports facilities. enjoys a wonderful location in the Just next to the campus is the midst of beautiful scenery. Living famous Williamson Park with its in this pleasant city, can students wonderful walks and stunning views enjoy a safe, clean and unpolluted over the city, the coast and Lake environment. Close by, in just over District mountains in the distance. one hour’s train journey, are the metropolitan cities of Manchester and Liverpool.
As a student living in Lancaster, you can enjoy the busy shopping centre with the major high street shops, as well as small, specialist boutiques, lively pubs, clubs and international restaurants. In the heart of the city is the historic castle, which dates back almost 2000 years.
6 | Locations www.cumbria.ac.uk | 7 Carlisle City of the lakes
This busy, historic city is located in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District National Park and close to the border with Scotland. The castle has dominated the city landscape for over 900 years and been the site of many major events in British history. The 12th Century Cathedral, an impressive building in the city centre is the magnificent location for our graduation ceremonies.
The city is known for its great shopping, restaurants, music and entertainment, and is within easy travelling distance of the cities of Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The university has two campuses in Carlisle, both within 10 minutes’ walk of the city centre.
8 | Locations www.cumbria.ac.uk | 9 Ambleside Heart of the English Lake District
Thousands of tourists visit Ambleside every year, travelling from all over the world. The town of Ambleside, home to our university campus, offers a wealth of activities for visitors and sits in the heart of one of the World’s best-known national parks, the English Lake District. The region has been an inspiration to writers and poets over the centuries, including the children’s author, Beatrix Potter, and William Wordsworth who wrote the much-loved poem ‘Daffodils’.
On campus, you will find a range of facilities including a well-stocked library, accommodation, café and flexible social and study areas. The picturesque but busy town is located on the shores of Lake Windermere amidst breath-taking scenery, and offers a variety of tea shops, restaurants and friendly pubs, great shopping and, of course, the opportunity to take a boat trip on England’s most famous Lake.
10 | Locations www.cumbria.ac.uk | 11 LAW Courses Our law courses introduce you to legal BUSINESS practice as well as broader social, political and ethical issues. We encourage students to develop academic knowledge and skills • BSc (Hons) Computing and IT (Top- such as problem solving, analysis and Up) The Business School offers a wide range independent critical thinking. Students of accredited courses, with flexible • BSc (Hons) Project Management have the opportunity to reflect on programmes to suit all needs. We are (Top-Up) personal and social responsibility and to actively engaged with the local business examine and develop their values and • BA(Hons) International Business community, giving our students practical attitudes. The courses include placements and Communication ( Top-Up) experience so they leave university as a with the local law community. ‘work-ready’ graduate. POSTGRADUATE COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES • MBA International Business • LLB (Hons) Law • BA (Hons) Business Accounting and • MSc International Management Finance • MSc International Marketing TOP-UP COURSES • BA (Hons) Business Management Management • BA (Hons) Law (Top-Up) • BA (Hons) Business Management • PGC Sustainable Leadership with Human Resources • MA Sustainable Leadership Management POSTGRADUATE COURSES Development • BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing • PGD Graduate Diploma in Law • BA (Hons) International Business • LLM Masters in Law Management • BSc (Hons) Project Management
TOP-UP COURSES
• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) • BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top-Up)
12 | Courses www.cumbria.ac.uk | 13 SOCIAL SCIENCES
The study of Criminology leads to • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Social many professions, including the police, Science probation and prison service. Students learn practical analytical and research • BSc (Hons) Forensic and skills that can be used in a variety Investigative Science of careers. • BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
Our professional policing courses are developed with the College of Policing TOP-UP COURSES and in partnership with Cumbria Police. Students have the opportunity of a • BSc (Hons) Professional Policing policing research project or placement. (Top-Up)
University of Cumbria Forensic Science courses are developed with the Forensic POSTGRADUATE COURSES Science Society, industry professionals, local police and medical organisations to • MSc Strategic Policing make sure our teaching is relevant and up-to-date, with real-world experience. • MSc Applied Forensic Psychology • MSc Applied Social Science • MSc/PGD/PGC Criminology and UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Criminal Justice • MSc Legal and Criminological • BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology Psychology • BSc (Hons) Criminology • MSc Psychological Research • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Methods Applied Psychology • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Criminal Justice Studies • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Law • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Policing and Investigation
14 | Courses www.cumbria.ac.uk | 15 HEALTH AND WELLBEING
We offer a range of courses for health • BA (Hons) Working with Older POSTGRADUATE COURSES • MSc Physiotherapy and wellbeing, including social work, Adults working with children and families, • MSc Advanced Clinical Practice • MSc/PGD/PGC Practice nursing, physiotherapy, radiography and • BA (Hons) Youth and Community Development • MSc/PGD Advanced Practice in counselling. Career opportunities for Work Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • PGC Practice Development: Acute graduates are helped by our partnerships • DipHE Counselling and Critical Care with local National Health Service trusts • PGD/Grad Dip Community and local, national and international Specialist Practice (Community • PGC Practice Development: care providers. With an expert team of TOP-UP COURSES Learning Disabilities Nursing) Developing Paramedic Practice lecturers, committed to excellence in • PGD/Grad Dip Community • PGC Practice Development: teaching, the University of Cumbria is in • BA (Hons) Working with Children Specialist Practice (District Emergency Care the top three universities for educating and Families (Top-up) Nursing) Health professionals in the North West. • PGC Practice Development: • PGD/Grad Dip Community Midwifery Specialist Practice (General • PGC Practice Development: UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Practice Nursing) Occupational Health • BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology • MA/PGD Counselling and • PGC Practice Development: Psychotherapy Occupational Health Management • BSc (Hons) Radiography • PGC Interpersonal Violence and • PGC Practice Development: • BSc (Hons) Midwifery Abuse Studies Palliative Care • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) • MSc/PGD/PGC Management and • PGC Practice Development: • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) Leadership in Health and Social Respiratory Care Care • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning • PGC Safeguarding Children and Disability) • MSc/PGD/PGC Medical Imaging: Vulnerable Adults Magnetic Resonance • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) • MA Social Work • MSc/PGD/PGC Medical Imaging: • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Ultrasound • PGD/Grad Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy • MSc Medical Ultrasound (Accelerated Route) • PGC Supervision of Counselling • BA (Hons) Social Work and Therapeutic Practice • MA/PGD Mental Health Practice • BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation • MSc/PGC Working with Individuals • MSc Nursing (International) • BA (Hons) Working with Children on the Autistic Spectrum and Families: Child, Young People • Grad Dip Nursing Practice • PGD/Grad Dip Youth and and Family Studies • MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre- Community Work • BA (Hons) Working with Children Registration) and Families (Top-up)
16 | Courses www.cumbria.ac.uk | 17 INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
Our courses are focused on the UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TOP-UP COURSES development of practical skills, working on up-to-date equipment and software in • BA (Hons) Fine Art • BA (Hons) Production (Top-Up) dedicated facilities. • BA (Hons) Graphic Design • BA (Hons) Digital Arts (Top-Up) Throughout the course students meet and • BA (Hons) Illustration • BA (Hons) Event Management work with visiting artists, choreographers, (Top-Up) designers, directors, film-makers, musical • BA (Hons) Photography • directors and writers. The development • BA (Hons) Acting of professional skills is essential for future success and so our courses have • BA (Hons) Dance POSTGRADUATE COURSES a core module “Working in the Creative • BA (Hons) Dance and Musical Economy”, with placement, performance Theatre • MA Ceramics and exhibition opportunities. • BA (Hons) Drama and Musical • MA/PGD/PGC Contemporary Fine Our students’ work is shown at national Theatre Art events such as New Designers, the Royal • BA (Hons) Musical Theatre • MA Creative Practice Television Society awards, the Edinburgh Festival and a London Showcase for agents • BA (Hons) Performing Arts • MA Directing and casting directors. • BA (Hons) Film and Television • MA Fashion Textiles The University of Cumbria has a proven • BA (Hons) Travel and Adventure • MA Photography record of excellence in learning, Media • MA Printmaking teaching, student support and graduate • BA (Hons) Wildlife Media employment and we aim to give you a varied, personal and unique experience. • BA (Hons) English Literature • DipHE English Literature • BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing • DipHE English and Creative Writing
18 | Courses www.cumbria.ac.uk | 19 SCIENCE, CONSERVATION, FORESTRY AND OUTDOOR STUDIES
The new state of the art laboratory at • BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater the Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle is Conservation central to our science programmes, which • BSc (Hons) Zoology include Applied Sciences, Forensic and Investigative Sciences, Biomedical and • FdSc Forestry Conservation sciences. • BSc (Hons) Forest Management The Ambleside campus in the Lake • BSc (Hons) Woodland Ecology and District is surrounded by mountains and Conservation moors, ancient woodlands, commercial • BSc Outdoor Adventure and forests, natural coastline and many SSSIs Environment (Sites of Special Scientific Interest). Students on our Outdoor, Leadership and • BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership Forestry programmes study on campus and on location, undertaking real-world assignments that build skills TOP-UP COURSES that employers want. • BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry If you are looking for an exciting career (Top-Up) in science or outdoor pursuits, we are • BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (Top- confident the University of Cumbria Up) should be your first choice for a unique experience. • BSc (Hons) Forestry (Top-Up) • BA (Hons) Outdoor Education (Top- UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Up)
• BSc (Hons) Biology POSTGRADUATE COURSES • CertHE Biology • MA/PGD Outdoor and Experiential • BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry Learning • BSc (Hons) Forensic and • MA Transcultural European Investigative Science Outdoor Studies • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences • MSc Nuclear Security Management • BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science • BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology
20 | Courses www.cumbria.ac.uk | 21 INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
The University of Cumbria is one of the UNDERGRADUATE COURSES largest providers of teacher education in the UK. Through our founding institutions • BA (Hons) Education Studies • NPQML National Professional we have been training first-class teachers Qualification for Senior Leadership for over 100 years. We have a variety of • BA (Hons) Early Years Education • PGCE Secondary Education with courses to choose from and many of our and Development (with or without QTS: Art and Design programmes are based in schools and will early years teacher status) lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). • DipHE Early Years Education and • PGCE Secondary Education with Development QTS: Biology Graduates in other subjects can progress • PGCE Secondary Education with into a teaching career by studying on a • BA (Hons) Primary Education (3-11) QTS: Chemistry Post Graduate Certificate of Education with QTS (PGCE). Education studies will take you on • BA (Hons) Primary Education: • PGCE Secondary Education with a journey through the social and political Inclusion with SEND (with QTS) QTS: Computer Science with ICT environment shaping education today, • PGCE Secondary Education with looking at the theory and practice of POSTGRADUATE COURSES QTS: Design and Technology education, technology in the classroom and education for children with special • EYTS Early Years Teacher Status • PGCE Secondary Education with educational needs. QTS: English • MA Education Professional Practice • PGCE Secondary Education with Whichever path you choose, when you • PGCE General Primary with QTS: QTS: Geography graduate as a Cumbria Teacher, you will be (5-11 years) a confident, adaptable, highly skilled and • PGCE Secondary Education with • PGCE General Primary with QTS: effective communicator, who is already a QTS: History part of your local learning community. Mathematics • PGCE Secondary Education with • PGCE General Primary with QTS: QTS: Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages • PGCE Secondary Education with • PGCE General Primary with QTS: QTS: Modern Foreign Languages Physical Education • PGCE Secondary Education with • PGC Learning and Teaching for QTS: Music Higher Education • PGCE Secondary Education with • PGCE Lower Primary with QTS (3-7 QTS: Physical Education years) • PGCE Secondary Education with • PGC National Award for SEN QTS: Religious Education coordination • NPQML National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership
22 | Courses www.cumbria.ac.uk | 23 SPORT STUDENT PROFILE
The University of Cumbria is a great UNDERGRADUATE COURSES place to start your career in sport. Our lecturers are passionate about sport and • BA (Hons) Physical Education are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with you. Our small • DipHE Physical Education Jinlu Lai class sizes mean you can study in a • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise MSc International Management friendly, supportive community with Science easy access to tutors and equipment. The Physiotherapy and Sport Laboratory in • BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Carlisle is dedicated to the investigation of Development the clinical basis of human performance. • BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation The Human Performance Laboratory in Lancaster is used for the study of exercise, • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Asked what she enjoyed most, she physiology and biomechanics. Jinlu, originally from China, was the first person in her family to says, “The volunteering project! We POSTGRADUATE COURSES went to a animal rescue centre and We have strong links with partner study at university. She decided cleaned the inside and outside of organisations such as schools, local to study for a degree to enable • MSc Exercise and Health the house. Even if it was a tiring government and the National Health her to be more competitive when searching for jobs. She day we all enjoyed it a lot.” Service, which gives students a wide • MSc Practice Development: Sport chose to study at the University range of opportunities to use their and Exercise Rehabilitation She adds, “(university) really professional skills in the real world. of Cumbria because it has a changed my plan for the future, Students undertake work-based learning “quiet campus which is good now I have more time to think about on placements, community projects and for study, and this university is what I am going to do.” Asked what volunteering, with opportunities to gain developing rapidly.” advice she would give to current national coaching awards. Our first class students, she says, “It is never too teaching and facilities will give you the early to start all the assignments!” best start in the sports industry! Jinlu liked “the way in which lecturers gave the lectures, that was quite fun and academic. The staff in What she will miss about university International office really helped me life? “The library, and the a lot with my life and study after I atmosphere on campus.” arrived here.”
24 | Courses www.cumbria.ac.uk | 25 STUDENT PROFILE FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
When you study at the University of LiCo Hui Cumbria, we know you are making a big Creative Practice investment in your future. We do our very best at Cumbria to ensure that our international fees are affordable and that we provide great value for your money.
If you pay your full fee for the year at or before Enrolment, we will offer you a £1000 fee discount. This discount is Been in Carlisle for 6 months - Different teaching method to china, available for each year of study. likes studying here. Close to the more independent study. border with Scotland, easy to We offer a number of merit scholarships access other places to visit. Art Looking to write film scripts - never for students with good GPA scores. These school is close to town centre, done this before – new challenge. scholarships are worth 50% of the tuition can reach city and shops easily. All lecturers and students have fee for the first year of study. A quiet city and very suitable encouraged her and helped her. for study. Please see our website for current Assistance from LISS in terms of international fees and scholarships: English language skills. Good for Brampton Road – not big but has all practicing English. Art school has www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/international/ facilities needed. Can communicate become second home - lecturers fees-and-finance easily with lectures, students etc. give advice as well as teaching. Lecturers encourage students to challenge themselves and give good advice.
Free time to think about what you’re doing - good for creative practice. Good way to study.
26 | TitleStudent profile www.cumbria.ac.ukwww.cumbria.ac.uk | 27| 27 University UNIVERSITY MANAGED HOUSES Accommodation OR FLATS • The university rents furnished Living on (or near) the campus is a HALLS OF RESIDENCE houses in Carlisle and Ambleside, great way to make new friends when on behalf of students. you start your study. The University • We have 900 rooms available on the • Houses are within walking of Cumbria accommodation is all Ambleside, Carlisle and Lancaster distance of the campus. located on campus or close by and campuses. heating, lighting and internet access • Rent is paid directly to the is all included in your rent. Most • There are a variety of room options: university. shared rooms, single rooms with sites have laundry, bicycle storage • Help and advice is available 24/7 shared bathroom, single rooms with and recycling facilities. from the university reception. en-suite, self-contained flats with shared bathrooms and kitchen for • 44 week rental with no summer 6 students. retainer to pay. • There is a choice of catered or • Rental houses meet all health self-catering accommodation. and safety requirements. • Rooms will contain bed, mattress, wardrobe, desk and chair, shelving, PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION heating, lighting and internet connection. • University Accommodation • University accommodation is Officers can help students find mainly on campus with rent paid private rental houses. for 42 weeks. • Private rental houses meet all • No summer retainer to pay. health and safety requirements. • Rent is paid directly to the university. • Private rental houses are fully furnished. • Help and advice is available 24/7 from the University reception. • Houses are within walking distance of the campus. • International students are asked to pay their rent in full before moving • Help and advice is available from in to accommodation. the university reception.
28 | Accommodation www.cumbria.ac.uk | 29 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS HOW TO APPLY
We welcome applications from No english content provided here. international students from all over 国内高中毕业 A Level/ IB 3年制大专毕业 本科毕业 the world. Our requirements include both academic and English Language qualifications.
雅思 雅思 雅思 As a guide, for most undergraduate 雅思 雅思 雅思 programmes we seek a high school 5.0 5.0 5.5 雅思 6.0 6.0 6.5 certificate with good grades, showing 13 雅思 雅思 雅思 以上 以上 以上 years of education. If you have graduated 5.5 5.5 6.0 from high school after 12 years, we will require you to undertake an International Foundation year. For most programmes you will also need to show a level of English equivalent to IELTS 6, with minimum 5.5 in each skill. 6周到 6周到 6周到 国际预 12周语言 12周语言 12周语言 For most postgraduate programmes, we 科班 桥梁课程 桥梁课程 桥梁课程 require a good bachelor’s degree with the equivalent of IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each skill.
Please see our entry requirements for your country at:
www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/international/ 研究生课程 entry-requirements 三年或四年制本科学位 插读本科大三 硕士学位
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