University of Cumbria is one of Britain's newest universities, but has a history of educating professionals going back over 150 years.
It was formed in 2007 from Cumbria Institute of the Arts, St Martin's College and the Cumbrian campus of UCLan.
The university academic strengths are in education, healthcare, science, business, sports, visual and performing arts, humanities, social science, law and criminology and outdoors.
Over 10,000 students study at campuses and sites in Carlisle, Ambleside the Lake District, Lancaster, Workington, Barrow and London.
Location and Transport
We have a range of campuses and sites in Cumbria, Lancashire and London. All have their own distinct identity but all have one common feature – students say they love the small friendly campuses and sites.
Campuses are based at Carlisle, Ambleside the Lake District, Lancaster, Workington, Barrow and London.
Our largest campuses are in Carlisle and Lancaster. Carlisle, the capital city of the Lakes, has a fine historical centre and has excellent road and rail links. Lancaster too has a rich historical centre and a strong student vibe as the city is home to two universities. It also has excellent road and rail links and is an easy journey to Manchester, Liverpool and other northern cities.
Entry Standards
The university uses the UCAS tariff system; details of course requirements can be found with each course description on the website.
More details on entry standards at the University of Cumbria are available on the website.
Course Flexibility
A number of courses are available part-time, distance and blended learning and with sandwich placements with a range of new foundation degree for 2015.
Teaching Standards
The National Student Survey 2014 showed the university as best or equal best in the sector for Academic Support, Assessment and Feedback, Personal Development and Leaning Resources and Teaching.
The university was also named best for student support services by The Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2014.
Research Standards
The university has strong and growing research credential.
The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) results, showed a considerable increase in research that is recognised as ‘world-leading’ and 'internationally excellent'. Across six units of assessment submitted, 80% was considered to be of a standard recognised internationally or higher.
This includes 33% internationally excellent or higher, and 7% of our research was graded as world leading.
Academic Strengths
The university academic strengths are in education, healthcare, science, business, sports, visual and performing arts, humanities, social science, law and criminology and outdoors.
Student Facilities
Learning and eResources accessible 24/7.
Blackboard – the online learning environment where students and staff can collaborate on work from any location 24/7, including via a smartphone app.
Extensive library resources.
Excellent support service covering, learning and study skills finance, child care, disability and special needs.
Sports Centres in Carlisle, Lancaster and Penrith.
It was formed in 2007 from Cumbria Institute of the Arts, St Martin's College and the Cumbrian campus of UCLan.
The university academic strengths are in education, healthcare, science, business, sports, visual and performing arts, humanities, social science, law and criminology and outdoors.
Over 10,000 students study at campuses and sites in Carlisle, Ambleside the Lake District, Lancaster, Workington, Barrow and London.
Location and Transport
We have a range of campuses and sites in Cumbria, Lancashire and London. All have their own distinct identity but all have one common feature – students say they love the small friendly campuses and sites.
Campuses are based at Carlisle, Ambleside the Lake District, Lancaster, Workington, Barrow and London.
Our largest campuses are in Carlisle and Lancaster. Carlisle, the capital city of the Lakes, has a fine historical centre and has excellent road and rail links. Lancaster too has a rich historical centre and a strong student vibe as the city is home to two universities. It also has excellent road and rail links and is an easy journey to Manchester, Liverpool and other northern cities.
Entry Standards
The university uses the UCAS tariff system; details of course requirements can be found with each course description on the website.
More details on entry standards at the University of Cumbria are available on the website.
Course Flexibility
A number of courses are available part-time, distance and blended learning and with sandwich placements with a range of new foundation degree for 2015.
Teaching Standards
The National Student Survey 2014 showed the university as best or equal best in the sector for Academic Support, Assessment and Feedback, Personal Development and Leaning Resources and Teaching.
The university was also named best for student support services by The Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2014.
Research Standards
The university has strong and growing research credential.
The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) results, showed a considerable increase in research that is recognised as ‘world-leading’ and 'internationally excellent'. Across six units of assessment submitted, 80% was considered to be of a standard recognised internationally or higher.
This includes 33% internationally excellent or higher, and 7% of our research was graded as world leading.
Academic Strengths
The university academic strengths are in education, healthcare, science, business, sports, visual and performing arts, humanities, social science, law and criminology and outdoors.
Student Facilities
Learning and eResources accessible 24/7.
Blackboard – the online learning environment where students and staff can collaborate on work from any location 24/7, including via a smartphone app.
Extensive library resources.
Excellent support service covering, learning and study skills finance, child care, disability and special needs.
Sports Centres in Carlisle, Lancaster and Penrith.
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