Worcester is 51.5 km (32 miles) south west of Birmingham and is easily accessible by air, rail and the M5 motorway network.
The University is located centrally, just a short walk from the train and bus stations. The St John's Campus is a 15 minute walk/5 minute drive/10 minute bus journey from Worcester city centre, while the City campus is right in the heart of the city, close to both train and bus stations.
Worcester has two train stations – Foregate Street and Shrub Hill. National Express operate eight buses a day to Worcester.
Course Flexibility
Joint and major minor degree courses are widely available.
All single honours students have opportunities to take free choice modules in other subjects.
Most courses are available to study full-time or part-time.
There are many opportunities for course-related employability skills training and activities.
Teaching Standards
The university's mission is to provide high quality, inclusive, education.
Student satisfaction levels are high.
The university performs well in all external quality assessments.
Research Standards
Worcester was one of the most improved Universities for research in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, climbing 32 places in the Research Fortnight rankings. Researchers at Worcester were recognised as carrying out world-leading work in History, Art and Design, Health, Education, Biological Science, Psychology, Sport, Geography, Archaeology & Environmental Studies, and English Language & Literature.
The University has two high profile research centres, the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit and the Association for Dementia Studies; a number of well-established research groups in areas such as River Science, Physical Activity, Health & Well-being and Early Modern Society & Culture; and emergent groups in areas such as Biomedical Research and “Green” Literature.
Reflecting the professional and practice-based strengths of several of its academic Institutes, the University has a strong focus on applied research which shapes and influences the practice of teachers, health professionals, coaches and managers. The University is also engaged, however, in basic research in areas such as plant science, the history of slavery and Shakespeare, although in these areas too there is an emphasis on how this research can ultimately have real world impact.
Academic Strengths
Teacher Education, Early Years, Sport and Exercise Science, including disability sport, Psychology, Nursing and Midwifery, Biology, History, Heritage and Archaeology Studies, and Management and Leadership
Student Facilities
The University has invested significantly in a new library – the Hive was opened by HM The Queen in July 2012. It is the first joint university and public library in Britain, housing more than 275,000 books and over 12 miles of history records.
A new study and guidance centre at the St John’s Campus contains 400 study spaces, PCs, Macs and access to a complete range of student services.
All halls of residence have internet access and on-campus media services offer students a wide range of multi-media support.
Students' Union
Co-ordinates an army of more than 6,000 volunteers and 600 course representatives.
Runs over 50 clubs and societies, ranging from American Football and Archaeology to Volleyball and Zumba.
The Union runs a Student Advice Service, offering representation and advice on academic matters.
Worcester Students’ Union has won the NUS Green Impact Gold Award for two years in a row.
The Pear Tree is a venue for students to socialise during the day or in the evenings, with a café and bar. There is also a campus shop for all essentials within the Students’ Union building.
The University is located centrally, just a short walk from the train and bus stations. The St John's Campus is a 15 minute walk/5 minute drive/10 minute bus journey from Worcester city centre, while the City campus is right in the heart of the city, close to both train and bus stations.
Worcester has two train stations – Foregate Street and Shrub Hill. National Express operate eight buses a day to Worcester.
Course Flexibility
Joint and major minor degree courses are widely available.
All single honours students have opportunities to take free choice modules in other subjects.
Most courses are available to study full-time or part-time.
There are many opportunities for course-related employability skills training and activities.
Teaching Standards
The university's mission is to provide high quality, inclusive, education.
Student satisfaction levels are high.
The university performs well in all external quality assessments.
Research Standards
Worcester was one of the most improved Universities for research in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, climbing 32 places in the Research Fortnight rankings. Researchers at Worcester were recognised as carrying out world-leading work in History, Art and Design, Health, Education, Biological Science, Psychology, Sport, Geography, Archaeology & Environmental Studies, and English Language & Literature.
The University has two high profile research centres, the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit and the Association for Dementia Studies; a number of well-established research groups in areas such as River Science, Physical Activity, Health & Well-being and Early Modern Society & Culture; and emergent groups in areas such as Biomedical Research and “Green” Literature.
Reflecting the professional and practice-based strengths of several of its academic Institutes, the University has a strong focus on applied research which shapes and influences the practice of teachers, health professionals, coaches and managers. The University is also engaged, however, in basic research in areas such as plant science, the history of slavery and Shakespeare, although in these areas too there is an emphasis on how this research can ultimately have real world impact.
Academic Strengths
Teacher Education, Early Years, Sport and Exercise Science, including disability sport, Psychology, Nursing and Midwifery, Biology, History, Heritage and Archaeology Studies, and Management and Leadership
Student Facilities
The University has invested significantly in a new library – the Hive was opened by HM The Queen in July 2012. It is the first joint university and public library in Britain, housing more than 275,000 books and over 12 miles of history records.
A new study and guidance centre at the St John’s Campus contains 400 study spaces, PCs, Macs and access to a complete range of student services.
All halls of residence have internet access and on-campus media services offer students a wide range of multi-media support.
Students' Union
Co-ordinates an army of more than 6,000 volunteers and 600 course representatives.
Runs over 50 clubs and societies, ranging from American Football and Archaeology to Volleyball and Zumba.
The Union runs a Student Advice Service, offering representation and advice on academic matters.
Worcester Students’ Union has won the NUS Green Impact Gold Award for two years in a row.
The Pear Tree is a venue for students to socialise during the day or in the evenings, with a café and bar. There is also a campus shop for all essentials within the Students’ Union building.
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