UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

OVERVIEW

YEAR FOUNDED 

1847

CAMPUSES LOCATION  

Cheltenham and Gloucester

OVERALL RANKING

• Top 10 UK University for Hospitality & Tourism (Complete University Guide 2020)

• Top 10 in the UK for Landscape, and Building, Town & Country Planning (Guardian University Guide 2020)

• Top 20 UK University for Film Production, Photography and Animation (Guardian University Guide 2020)

• Top 20 UK University for Criminology, and Geography & Environmental Studies (Guardian University Guide 2020)

• We are ranked 6th overall and 7th in research skills – 2019 (Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES))

• Most Sustainable University in the UK (People & Planet University League 20 19)

• Top 20 in the UK for Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 20 18)

• Top 20 in the UK for High Quality Staff and Lectures (Times Higher Education Student
Experience Survey 20 18)

KEY FACTS

1. Historic university – 150-year tradition of education dating back to 1847

2. Quality teaching – A top 20 UK university in four subject areas (Guardian University Guide 2020) and Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver Status

3. Expert lecturers – Our lecturers are published experts, active researchers, practising artists and experienced professionals who will challenge and inspire you throughout your degree. They’re often still working in their field and can share the latest knowledge and connections.

4. Financial support – International bursaries up to £4000 and 50% merit scholarships available

5. Employability – 95% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduating*. ‘Your Future Plan’ provides you with personalised careers and employability support, to help you develop the skills and confidence for a successful future. From volunteering opportunities to writing CVs, we’ll make sure you get the help you need. And you’ll get 10 years of further support after you graduate. *(DHLE 2017/18)

6. Placements and industry links – Our students complete over 4,000 work placements or internships each year across the UK and internationally. From London Fashion Week and the BBC, to beachfront hotels in South Carolina or fast paced A&E departments – our students push themselves to graduate a step ahead.

7. Cutting edge facilities – From our new sports arena, Business School and Design Centre, to our high-tech labs, mock nursing clinics and film studios – our students work in industry-standard facilities so they can graduate fully prepared.

8. A diverse community – We welcome students from over 60 countries, and you’ll be joining a vibrant and connected community of over 10,000 students. We have over 80 different sports clubs and societies and the best freshers’ fayre in the country (BAM Freshers’ Fayre Survey 2018).

9. The Cotswolds – Countryside, castles, Victorian quays, ancient forests and Gothic cathedrals right on your doorstep

10. Guaranteed Accommodation – If you accept us as your first choice and apply for accommodation, we’ll guarantee you a place in university or partner-managed accommodation.

11. 1-to-1 advice – We have a Helpzone for student queries on every campus. From choosing where to live, accessing dyslexia support, scholarships and funding, or health and wellbeing support – no question is left unanswered. You also get a personal tutor from day 1 to help you get the most out of your degree.

12. Part-time job – Money can sometimes be tight but there are lots of opportunities to work part-time alongside your studies. Whatever your budget, our SU Jobshop offers lots of part-time jobs which will fit around your studies.

13. Protect the planet – At the UK’s most sustainable university*, you can help to protect the planet through smart living, research, field trips, community actions, climate strikes and on your course. *People and Planet University League 2019

14. Festival county – We have over 45 festivals a year, including jazz, science, food and literature. We also have over 500 pubs, clubs and bars and a whole host of activities in the great outdoors. Gloucestershire isn’t what you might expect – it’s the perfect place to experience the best of both city and country life.

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