Undergraduate Prospectus 2015/16
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“We are a forward-thinking university which continues to invest in our campuses and facilities�
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I have just returned from our latest graduation ceremony held in the magnificent surroundings of Carlisle Cathedral. It is one of the highlights of our academic year and it gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction to witness the joy of our new graduates and their families. If you choose to join us, all our efforts will be focused on you being career-ready when you graduate. Our degrees have rigorous academic standards and you will find your lecturers to be enthusiastic with a deep knowledge and passion for their specialist area. We recognise the importance of your future employability and many of our courses have placements and course content tailored to this end. We are a forward-thinking university which continues to invest in our campuses and facilities to make our University of Cumbria Experience a memorable and rewarding one for all our students. Please come and find out more for yourself at an open day; I am sure you will like what you find and I hope this leads to the day when your degree is conferred in Carlisle Cathedral.
With best wishes
Professor Peter Strike Vice Chancellor
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All University of Cumbria degree programmes have been designed to give you the skills, knowledge and experiences to prepare you for the world of work. We have uncompromising academic standards, and have been awarded the top rating for the quality of our awards from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. What this means is that you can be confident that our degrees are of the highest calibre. Because academic standards are at the heart of what we do, your degree is regarded as a mark of quality by prospective employers. For more information on our outstanding quality please visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/quality
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We are one of Britain's newest universities, but we have a history of educating professionals going back over
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The prestigious National School of Forestry is part of the University of Cumbria offering forest-management degrees.
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*DLHE survey—average of last three year’s results.
We have been awarded the highest level of approval for the quality of awards from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
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Satisfied students Our rating was up 6% in the National Student Survey 2013!
We are the largest provider of outdoor study degrees in the UK, and with our Ambleside Lake District campus as your base, the great outdoors is right on your doorstep.
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placement opportunities including 30 students who got real, handson experience at Kendal Calling 2013.
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Cumbria Institute of the Arts Carlisle College of Art becomes a higher education institution.
Carlisle campus St Martin’s opens its first campus in Carlisle at Fusehill Street.
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Energus, Workington We start work to grow university participation in West Cumbria.
Ambleside IFLAS – Institute for Leadership and Sustainability launched.
University of Cumbria University of Cumbria welcomes its first students.
2014 The University of Cumbria has a long history dating back to the 19th century. The institutions that came together to form the university in 2007, including St Martin’s College and Cumbria Institute of the Arts, can trace their roots back all the way to 1822. Here is a little about their history and the most recent developments in the life of the University of Cumbria.
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Carlisle and Lancaster First Director of our new Institute of Education appointed.
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Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts formed to help young artists in Carlisle. Becomes the Academy of Arts the following year.
Renowned educator, Charlotte Mason, opened her House of Education, later to become Charlotte Mason College.
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1950 Carlisle College of Art The successor institution to the Academy of Arts is established.
Charlotte Mason College St Martin’s absorbs Charlotte Mason College.
St Martin’s College Founded by the Church of England to train teachers on the site which is now our Lancaster campus.
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Lancaster The new University of Cumbria Business School (UCBS) begins work.
London Our university site moves to new premises in London.
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2013 2013 Ambleside A major redevelopment of our Lake District campus begins.
Carlisle Carlisle Business Interaction Centre opens, catering for students and business.
Barrow-in-Furness Our University Centre opens in Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness.
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We have four campuses and three sites and they all have their own special character. Our campuses are in Carlisle Fusehill Street, Carlisle Brampton Road, Lancaster and Ambleside and our sites are at Energus Workington, London and Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness.
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Carlisle With two campuses in Carlisle you are spoilt for choice: we have one at Fusehill Street and one at Brampton Road. Carlisle has an excellent array of shops and independent stores as well as an abundance of places to eat and drink. With the historic castle and impressive cathedral in the centre, this city is rich in both culture and heritage, with the Lake District only half an hour away. Fast links via the A69, M6 and West Coast Main Line railway mean it’s easy to get to Newcastle, Manchester or Glasgow. Fusehill Street campus Our Fusehill Street campus is just a 10-minute walk from the railway or bus station and has everything you will need while you are a student with us. Facilities include the Students’ Union, library, halls of residence, dining hall, Calva bar and Learning Gateway all set in a compact, friendly campus. Brampton Road campus Our Brampton Road campus is home to our creative courses and also contains halls of residence, a library, our own theatre (which is open to the public) and all the facilities you need to realise your creative and academic potential. It has a really vibrant atmosphere.
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Lancaster With two universities and a large student population, Lancaster is a welcoming, vibrant city with a thriving arts and music scene. Our campus is only a 20-minute walk from the city centre and has extensive facilities and services including halls of residence, a sports centre, library and the Students’ Union. Food and drink are readily available on campus including our restaurant The View which comes with a panoramic vista of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District. Williamson Park is also close to campus and a perfect place to revise or to just chill-out on a sunny day.
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Ambleside Situated in the heart of the Lake District, Ambleside has everything you would expect from a campus set in this great national park, England’s most beautiful landscape. You will find a range of study facilities, accommodation, e-resources available 24/7, and a climbing wall. The Barn provides a flexible learning space with social and study areas and it also houses the campus library. The Barn café is available for snacks and beverages. The town is very pretty and is a vibrant, buzzing environment. It’s served by regular bus services and arriving by car is also straightforward, with Ambleside about 30 minutes’ drive from J36 of the M6. 2
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Barrow-in-Furness Our new University Centre is based in the striking Furness College in Barrow-in-Furness. It has first class learning and teaching facilities as well as a range of ‘me time’ facilities including the salon and sports centre. 2
Workington Our courses are offered at the stateof-the-art Energus building. Facilities are excellent and include our Learning Gateway. It has extensive opening hours and is networked to a large range of e-resources. Catering is on site and includes Starbucks coffee. Workington can be reached by rail or road and is a great location, close to the sea and Lake District mountains.
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London Our new London premises are a good place to learn, with a dedicated library as well as a wide range of e-books and e-resources. Catering is on site and there is a faith room. The campus is a few minutes’ walk from DLR Westferry and is on bus routes—ask for the University of Cumbria stop right outside the campus.
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Find out more at www.cumbria.ac.uk/ ambleside
Our Ambleside campus is the only university campus in the most beautiful corner of England, the Lake District. It’s been a seat of learning since 1891 when Charlotte Mason founded her House of Education. The campus is undergoing an exciting redevelopment: when it is completed in 2014, we will have a world-class learning environment in a world-class landscape. The Lake District will become a classroom for our Ambleside-based courses which include outdoor, forestry, conservation and science.
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For more information on The Cumbria Experience visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/ cumbriaexperience
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We are right in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the largest National Park in England and a multi-award-winning destination for people from all over the world. Our unrivalled scenery ranges from rugged mountains and deep lakes to historic towns and cities. Our unique locations offer you a vast range of opportunities to make the most of the beautiful outdoors.
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With around a thousand rooms available across our campuses and access to trusted private accommodation, we can help you find your perfect home-from-home.
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Carlisle We have a large number of rooms in Carlisle, providing a mix of en-suite and shared facilities accommodation. Bedrooms are organised into flats, each with a shared kitchen area. Broadband is available at all our residences (through ethernet and/or wi-fi connection).
On-site amenities include laundry facilities, secure bicycle stores and recycling bins. All our residences are located within short walking distance of the city centre and campuses. We also have good-quality, affordable, centrally heated, furnished houses close to our sites which the university rents on your behalf.
Brampton Road
Brampton Road halls of residence are self-catering flats with 113 bedrooms in total and are adjacent to the campus. What’s nearby?
City centre—15-min walk Rickerby Park—5-min walk Learning facilities—on campus Dining facilities—on campus Fusehill Street—Carrock Halls
Carrock Halls is a new, modern and stylish student residence consisting of self-catering flats with a total of 85 en-suite bedrooms. What's nearby?
City centre—15-min walk Learning facilities—on campus Sports facilities—on campus Dining facilities—on campus Students’ Union bar—on campus Denton Holme student village
This new-build private accommodation is located in the Denton Holme area of the city. It consists of 249 rooms within 25 town houses, with a direct bus route to Brampton Road campus, and is only a 10–15 min walk from the Fusehill Street campus. Resident parking is also available at the halls. What's nearby?
City centre—20-min walk Bitts Park—15-min walk Brampton Road campus—40-min walk Fusehill St campus—20-min walk Caldewgate—10-min walk 25
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Lancaster We have over 440 rooms in our Lancaster residences, all within a short distance of the university and city centre. Two of our residences are located on campus, a mix of older and more recent buildings set in their own parkland. Our third residence is a converted mill and is part of Lancaster’s attractive canal-side development.
William Thompson Hall William Thompson Hall is a landmark on the skyline of Lancaster, being one of the few tower blocks in the city. It comprises study rooms, catered only. What’s nearby? City centre—10-min walk downhill from campus Library and learning facilities—on campus Sporting facilities—on campus Dining facilities—on campus Students’ Union—on campus
Mill Hall Situated on the Lancaster Canal this restored mill is minutes from the city centre and less than a 15-minute walk from the campus. The accommodation is selfcatering with 93 single bedrooms and shared facilities. What’s nearby? City centre—250 metres (downhill all the way!) Learning facilities—15-min walk Sports facilities—15-min walk Dining facilities—15-min walk Students’ Union—15-min walk
Waddell Hall Waddell Hall is the largest hall of residence on the Lancaster campus with 250 catered single study bedrooms organised into flats. What’s nearby? City centre—10-min walk downhill from campus Library and learning facilities—on campus Sporting facilities—on campus Dining facilities—on campus Students’ Union —on campus
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Ambleside We have over 100 bedrooms (both single and twin-occupancy study bedrooms) in Ambleside within a short walk of the town centre, and all our accommodation has wi-fi access. En-suite study bedrooms are available at the Fairfield Hall residence.
Wansfell Hall 11 study bedrooms in total in this self-catering accommodation with Gateway managers, security and student residential co-ordinator on duty.
London There is a wide range of accommodation offered by private landlords. London StudentPad is the best website to find your type of accommodation. www.londonstudentpad.co.uk
Helvellyn Hall Helvellyn Halls are selfcatering and have 20 study bedrooms in total. With Gateway managers, security and student residential co-ordinator on duty.
Fairfield Hall With 40 study bedrooms, this self-catering accommodation also has Gateway managers, security and student residential co-ordinator on duty.
University-managed houses Affordable, furnished houses close to campuses in Carlisle and Ambleside, which the university rents on your behalf. The benefits are: • A ssistance/advice available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the university reception. • Rent is paid direct to the university. • Your university accommodation officer acts as your landlord. • No summer retainer to pay.
The Cottages We have six cottages with four or five bedrooms each, self-catering, with Gateway managers, security and student residential co-ordinator on duty.
• Houses are within easy walking distance of university campuses. • All landlords are accredited by the local council, which means that they meet the relevant health and safety requirements.
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Living off campus There is a good choice of reasonably priced homes and private halls of residence around our campuses. Most students live off campus after the first year, and some new students prefer to do so from the start. We only advertise or lease properties owned by landlords who have been accredited by the council and have had their properties inspected to ensure they meet statutory safety regulations. Our accommodation officers will help you find a home.
Private-sector properties • Houses are within walking distance of university campuses. • All landlords are accredited with the local council, which means that they meet the relevant health and safety requirements. • Weekly rents range from £55.00 to £95.00, excluding bills. • Fully furnished and equipped properties offering good standard student accommodation in the private sector. • A ssistance/advice available from the university. • We also advertise houses in the local area owned by private landlords through Cumbria StudentPad. We know moving out of halls is a big step, so we organise househunting help days. You can meet other students, receive guidance from a buddy (a second/ third-year student), view accommodation and question prospective landlords.
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View our accommodation videos at www.cumbria.ac.uk/ accommodation
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Welcome
Studying as an undergraduate at the University of Cumbria was a real adventure! I arrived in Cumbria knowing that the university would strive to be the best that it could be and make my experience as a student as fruitful as possible. At the University of Cumbria Students’ Union (UCSU) we want to ensure that you have the most rewarding and fulfilling student experience—from sports teams and societies, to volunteering opportunities, taking part in debates which shape the policy and direction of both UCSU and the university, as well as getting the most out of your chosen course. Coming to university is about beginning the next big adventure of your life. Whatever your age or background, by the time you finish your degree you will have changed and grown. UCSU will be right there with you, helping to shape your education. That’s why our motto, ‘Working for a better education for you’, is at the heart of every action we take and decision we make. At UCSU we know that it’s important to have fun at university, it’s important to make new friends and it’s important to have support there when you need it. When you come to the University of Cumbria you are joining a community—regardless of location, age, mode of study or course. Whether you’re a full-time undergraduate on one of the main campuses, or a mature student distance learner, or maybe you spend a lot of time on placement—whatever your circumstances, UCSU is here to ensure you have all the support, information and opportunities you need to make your education as rewarding as possible.
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Highly Commended Students’ Union and institution partnership award
We support a range of groups and societies. They include:
In my role as a Union and Community Sabbatical Officer, I regularly travel to all of the various university sites and campuses, talking to students about their education, their experiences and any queries or concerns they may have. Also, as part of our regular UCSU 2U projects, all UCSU staff and officers visit each campus in turn to promote current campaigns and projects, as well as reminding people of the full range of services offered by UCSU, and taking feedback from students about all sorts of things. Each campus has its own challenges, but every single one offers both unique and exciting opportunities which will shape the next chapter of your education. We’re confident that in this prospectus you will find what you are looking for, and we look forward to meeting you next year. Please feel free to visit our website at www.ucsu.me and get a feel for how we do things here in Cumbria.
• Athletics • Badminton • Basketball • Body conditioning and lyrical dance • Bushcraft • Cheerleaders • Creative arts • Cricket • Dance • Football—men’s and women’s • Gaming and roleplay • Hockey • Islamic society • Karate and self-defence • Mountain biking • Netball • Paddling • Psychology • Rugby League—men’s and women’s • Rugby Union—men’s and women’s • Salsa • Sensoc • Spectrum—lesbian, gay and bisexual society • Trampolining • Wildlife photography
Best wishes, and good luck, Matthew Hayhurst UCSU Union Community Sabbatical Officer
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Take a look at our Fresher activities from last year, organised by our Students’ Union, and see what you can look forward to when you choose to study with us.
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For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk /international
International The University of Cumbria offers a warm welcome to students from all over the world. We have an excellent graduate employability record and offer great support within safe environments. Our students from overseas tell us that they choose us because they want a personal experience and receive this on our small and friendly campuses in Carlisle, Lancaster and Ambleside. All are easy to get to and have a welcoming character. Our students also say they like the fact that we have a diverse student population. As well as our UK students, students from Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North and South America have chosen us. Located in the north of England, all campuses are easily reached from Manchester or Newcastle airports. Our vibrant cities of Carlisle and Lancaster are fantastic places to live and each has excellent rail and motorway links that can get you to the cosmopolitan cities of London, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh quickly and easily. Carlisle is also located near to one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, the Lake District.
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Frank Tiramani
British Columbia (Forestry Graduate) ‘I have been able to begin carving out a career that I’m passionate about and gets me out and about in the vast forests of British Columbia.’
Graeme Finch
Barcelona BA (Hons) Journalism studied for a term at Universitat Abat Oliba as part of his degree.
Hannah Cross
Gambia & Norway BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation ‘One of my favourite experiences at university was going to the Gambia’.
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Andrew Dent
Isle of Mull BA (Hons) Wildlife and Media ‘I spent two weeks of pure bliss with wildlife, filming everything from golden eagles, white tailed eagles and hen harriers to mountain hare, sperm whale and short eared owls. Definitely will remember that for the rest of my life.’
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk /international
Tom Coates
Slovakia (Forest and Woodland) ‘I also managed to get on a grant-funded work placement in Slovakia for 2 months over the summer which I found out about through the university.’ Rebecca Western
Tanzania BSc (Hons) Nursing ‘My elective was amazing and has really opened my eyes. I feel I have come out of my shell as a person and feel so much more confident.’
Dom Boulding
BA (Hons) Wildlife and Media Documenting the world's first animal hospital in Thailand through photography.
Niall Allen
New Zealand BA (Hons) Religious Studies ‘I’ve just accepted a role in Auckland, New Zealand, as a Community Worker.’
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More information at www.cumbria.ac.uk/ careers
Employability We design our courses to ensure you graduate with all the skills you need, to make you as employable as possible. That’s why nine out of ten of our students begin their careers or further study within six months of graduating. We also ensure your degree has lots of added value to make your aspirations achievable— for example, placements and work experience.
Placements—theory into practice Many of our degrees have placement periods built in as standard—some of these include subjects with a strong vocational focus, such as teaching and health profession degrees. Some degrees, such as English and law, also include employability skills content to prepare you for the world of work. For more details of the placement opportunities offered on the course you are interested in, please visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
Study abroad Studying part of your course abroad is an exciting prospect. The benefits include experiencing a new culture, making new friends and widening your life experience. Just as importantly, studying a part of your course overseas will demonstrate to future employers that you have additional get-up-and-go. It’s an option available for many of our students and involves spending a semester studying at one of our partner institutions. Our partners are located in Europe, the USA, Asia and Australasia. We also have a number of opportunities to attend summer schools operated by our partner institutions. More information at www.cumbria.ac.uk/studyabroad
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“ The University of Cumbria has a great reputation with a lot of links to local and national businesses, which are especially relevant to events. I knew that studying here would help me to make valuable industry contacts as well as learning from experienced people currently working in the events industry. My favourite part of university so far has been the workexperience opportunities. The course really encourages it, as learning about events can’t just be based in the classroom. It’s been great to apply the theory we learn to an actual event or eventindustry role. I’ve had a mixture of intern and paid work experiences both through the university’s many job placement schemes and through my own research. How different my CV looks now to when I started two years ago. I thought that there was a possibility of finding similar job roles after I graduated. I didn’t think for a second I’d have the opportunity to work on the amazing projects I’ve already been involved in while I’ve studied!” Helen Statham BA (Hons) Top-Up Performance, Festivals and Events
Volunteering Contributing in your own way to a community or voluntary project can be deeply satisfying. Your publicspiritedness will also stand out on a CV, alerting potential employers to your commitment and personal qualities. The Students’ Union have a dedicated volunteering team to help you find the right placement. For more details visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentlife or speak to a university careers adviser, who will be happy to help.
Working for us Working as a Student Ambassador for the university enables you to work with other like-minded students. It comes with a good rate of pay and provides valuable employment experience that will look good on your CV. We recruit ambassadors every year—the role is varied and includes working on open days where you could be conducting campus tours for prospective students, or answering queries and giving a real student insight into life at university. More information at www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentambassadors
Careers services Our extensive range of career-support services will enhance your career opportunities. Our team of experts can provide a helping hand to make sure you are in the best possible position when you begin making job applications. The service includes career planning, enhancing employability opportunities, job-vacancy search strategies, writing job applications and preparing for interviews. We also arrange a number of campus career events each year where we bring together students and potential employers. A comprehensive range of careers advice is available 24/7 via our online learning environment Blackboard. Please find more information at www.cumbria.ac.uk/careers
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Kendal Calling
Our students got priceless hands-on experience at one of the UK’s top music festivals, Kendal Calling in 2013. On the back of the University of Cumbria’s sponsorship of the festival, over 25 students got real-world work experience directly relevant to their degree.
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2013 was a vintage year for the festival with headliners including Public Enemy, Primal Scream and Basement Jaxx all on stage in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. Our student team and their lecturers were given exclusive rights to film the Woodland Stage. They captured some amazing acoustic performances —take a look here www.cumbria.ac.uk/ kendalcalling Students also got involved in a brand new feature of the 2013 festival—Kendal Calling Academy. The academy, which was devised by the festival and the University of Cumbria, consisted of a series of master classes, talks, Q&As and open surgery-style sessions with a variety of music industry professionals and luminaries in the fields of music, art, creative writing and photography. They included Snapshot! a photography masterclass with NME top photographer Dean Chalkley, Getting a
Record Out and Tellin’ Stories with Charlatans legendary frontman, Tim Burgess and Liz Atkers from BBC6 Music and the Music Masters with top producers and mixers, Jim Spencer and David Tolan. With students drawn from a range of courses including adventure and media, film and TV, journalism and creative writing, there were unlimited creative opportunities that inspired a wealth of writing, filming, blogging, tweeting and posting throughout the weekend. Kendal Calling is just one way University of Cumbria students get real-world experience as part of their degree to enhance their employability. Placements, Study Abroad, volunteering, employability degree modules and our careers services are all part of the package to make our students career-ready when they graduate.
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Affordable university study When you study at the University of Cumbria you are investing in your future. The costs of your degree study are affordable. Here’s how.
You don’t have to pay tuition fees upfront so you study now and pay later. This means repayments are based on what you earn, not what you owe.
This means that a student from a typical background, living away from home whilst they study, would receive over £5,000 in maintenance loan and grant. And that’s in addition to the tuition fee loan. The maximum loan and grant payable is over £7,000 and the minimum is nearly £4,000 —what you are entitled to depends on your household income.
You only start repaying once you start your career. Even then the terms are modest. You will pay around about £30 per month if your starting salary is £25,000 and it comes straight out of your salary automatically so no messy payment arrangement to make.
To cover your living costs including accommodation while you study with us, you apply for a maintenance loan. Many students are also eligible for a maintenance grant which is not repayable.
If your salary starts at less than £21,000, you don’t make any repayments. Repayments only start when your salary exceeds £21,000.
And that’s not all. We have a range of discretionary bursaries and scholarships to further offset the costs. To find out more contact enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk or call 0845 6061144.
Arrangements are different for some health degrees. Please see the NHS bursary information on the opposite page.
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Find out more at www.cumbria.ac.uk/fees
Undergraduate degrees
BA (Hons) £9,000 per year BSc (Hons) £9,000 per year Initial Teacher training degree
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Help is at hand Services to support your university life Our support services are second to none. We make sure help is available when you need it. When you study with the University of Cumbria, you will have access to friendly advice about your course, academic skills development, your wellbeing, university life in general and your future career direction. We really are ready to help. Support is provided in a number of ways: it can be can be online, by phone or if you need it, in person. All the details are at www.cumbria.ac.uk/ support or request our Help is at Hand booklet by calling 0845 6061144 or enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk
Support for your university life • Student finance—clear advice about the cost of your course and the funding help available. • Accommodation—want to live in a hall of residence or off campus? Our expert accommodation team are ready to advise. • Students’ Union—representing your interests and making sure your voice is heard. More at www.ucsu.me • International students—we will help you make sure that your application to study with us is hassle-free.
Your wellbeing • Mental health and counselling—it’s good to know that if you have any concerns about your mental wellbeing, we have a confidential service that is not judgemental and is focused on improving your wellness. • Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) —our advisers will help you to identify the support you may be entitled to. 46 / www.cumbria.ac.uk
• Managing your money—you’re not on your own when it comes to managing your money effectively. The Money Doctors service provides realistic advice. • Sports activities available—with a range of facilities on campus and sites, taking a break from study is good for body and soul.
Spiritual support from your Chaplaincy Team Having a Church of England foundation, the University of Cumbria regards spiritual development as one of its key values. The chaplaincy team are here to help you discover what it means to live ‘life in all its fullness’ whether you have a strong faith or none at all. We are here to help you ask the big questions—to offer encouragement and support whenever you need it—and to help you enjoy community life within the University. Our Christian chaplains offer opportunities to explore Christian faith and spirituality, and we have two honorary Muslim chaplains who actively support our Muslim students and staff. Whatever your spiritual path might be, we can help you find out more. Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Your course We make course registration and administration easy when you join us and you can update and monitor your details online 24/7. We’ll tell you more about this before you join us.
Personal tutor and module tutors We really want you to meet and exceed your academic goals. You will work hard to do this and your personal and module tutors will be there to help you do this. Here’s what they can do for you.
• Your personal tutor can give you valuable guidance, answer course or study queries, advice on academic writing and give feedback on your assessed work, and can refer you on to other professionals in the university who can help. We have extensive online resources to aid your academic study skills. • Talk over your ideas for your placement. • Signpost help for personal issues that may be affecting your ability to study effectively. www.cumbria.ac.uk/skills
Your academic skills • Academic writing—we’ve mentioned the great online help at www.cumbria.ac.uk/skills • Library services—make sure you make the most of your library from printed books to large online resources including eBooks. Don’t forget to take in one of the library familiarisation sessions to get the best out of the service. • We have lots of subject-specific resources whatever your chosen course. They include business subject librarians and dedicated web pages. Please take a look at www.cumbria.ac.uk/subjectresources to select your subject and explore from there. • Referencing and avoiding plagiarism— good advice on how to reference your work and avoid accusations of plagiarism. More at www.cumbria.ac.uk/learning • IT and digital skills—we have the right, up-to-date ICT facilities to support your study, including an online learning environment called Blackboard and an online portfolio tool called Pebblepad. See www. cumbria.ac.uk/skills for more information.
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Your future • Career planning—it’s never too early to start planning your career post-graduation, so make use of our great career-planning tools. Please see www.cumbria.ac.uk/careers
How to stand out in a crowd Getting noticed in the careers market shouldn’t be left to chance. Having a plan will assist your career aspirations. We can help with: • career planning
Disability and SpLD support If you have a disability, specific learning disability (SpLD), medical condition or longterm health issue that may affect your ability to study and participate in university life, we can help in a number of ways. The University of Cumbria follows the frameworks of relevant professional bodies such as the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP), and our academic policies and processes offer an ethical service based on academic integrity and empowerment for individual students.
• organising a gap year • further study options • work placement opportunities • job search skills • CVs and application forms • interviews and assessment centres. More at www.cumbria.ac.uk/careers
Off-campus study Many of our facilities are available online— your first port of call for information, advice and guidance. Whether by email or the web, contact us—we’ve got it covered.
Your first step as a prospective student is to allow us to help you through the application process. We will then track your progress through the process to make sure appropriate preparations and adjustments are made at each stage of your student journey. This will start when you first visit us on an interview or applicant day. A specialist adviser will be on hand to talk over issues of interest to you if you wish. The Students’ Union T he Students’ Union Information and Advocacy Service provides independent support and advice for a range of disability and equalityof-access concerns, work, adjustments to course delivery and assessment, tutor feedback and accessing support while on placement. Please see www.ucsu.me
All welcome We welcome your application whatever your circumstances. If you are enthusiastic, we want to hear from you.
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Business School Creative Arts Education Forestry and Outdoor Health and Social Care Humanities Law and Social Sciences Performance Policing Science and Engineering Sport
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our courses
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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Final year award) This course provides a critical awareness of the role and techniques required for a career in finance in the public, private or third sector. With a strong vocational orientation, this is the course for you if planning a career in finance.
Entry requirements
A degree in accounting and finance opens up a variety of career opportunities and provides financial management skills highly sought after by employers in all sectors. It serves as a good introduction to the various accounting and finance professions.
Duration
Every year graduates of accounting programmes achieve a high employment success rate.
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Lancaster
one year full-time UCAS code
N3N4 Related courses Business Management, Finance and Accounting Page 53
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Business Entrepreneurship and Computing Innovations A major focus of this degree is how business strategy can be delivered in both public and private sector organisations by using creative and innovative IT solutions including computer systems, designs, networks and programming.
Entry requirements
The four-year sandwich route provides you with the opportunity to undertake a one-year placement between years two and three of the programme. This will allow you to enhance and apply your knowledge in real-world contexts and gain valuable work experience.
Duration
The degree is the perfect preparation for your business career as employers seek graduates who have both technical and entrepreneurial skills.
Related courses
BSc (Hons) —240 points DipHE—100 points Location
Lancaster
BSc (Hons)—three years full-time Sandwich option—four years full-time DipHE—two years full-time UCAS code
BSc (Hons) —I190 Sandwich option—N901 DipHE—N900
Business Management and E-Commerce Page 52
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Sandwich option available
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE Business Management and E-Commerce This course will provide in-depth knowledge of the processes involved in technical and operational developments in e-commerce.
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) —240 points DipHE—100 points Location
Areas of study include e-commerce environment, trends and developments in e-commerce initiatives, marketing, supply-chain management, and strategy and planning. The one-year sandwich option between years two and three allows you to enhance and apply your knowledge in real-world contexts and gain valuable work experience.
Lancaster Duration
BA (Hons)—three years full-time Sandwich option—four years full-time DipHE—two years full-time UCAS code
BA (Hons) —N216 Sandwich option—N261 DipHE—N262 Related courses Business Entrepreneurship and Computing Innovations Page 51
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Sandwich option available
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BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Business Management, Finance and Accounting This course prepares you for the challenges of working in the business world and allows you to start your career with confidence.
Entry requirements
BSc (Hons) —240 points DipHE—100 points Location
You will develop a robust understanding of applied financial theories and concepts so that you will have expert knowledge you can apply in your career to enhance business practice using financial applications. This award builds from an understanding of basic financial accounts, to the advice and consideration of strategic financial planning. This is a vocational course with exciting options to study part of your course abroad.
Lancaster Duration
BSc (Hons)—three years full-time Sandwich option—four years full-time DipHE—two years full-time UCAS code
BSc (Hons) —N120 Sandwich option—N213 DipHE—N212 Related courses Accounting and Finance Page 50
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Study abroad
Sandwich option available
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BSc (Hons) Computing and IT (Final year award) This programme builds upon your existing IT and computing practical skills and theoretical understanding. You will explore real-world solutions to contemporary business issues. Our graduates go on to work in IT and computing, including software and web development, network administration and user support. The range of companies they have gone on to work for include blue-chip and global businesses— BNFL, Capita, Innovia Films as well as education establishments. This course also fully equips you to undertake further study at masters level.
Entry requirements
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Energus, Workington Lancaster Duration
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
I100 Related courses Business Entrepreneurship and Computing Innovations Page 51 Business Management and E-Commerce Page 52
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE International Business Management This course will provide you with extensive knowledge of the international business environment. Graduates will also be well prepared for careers in the public and third sector.
Entry requirements
You will study core aspects of business and management such as human resources, marketing, finance and operations, research organisational behaviour and international economics.
Duration
There are options to study abroad and you will also have the option to take a sandwich year between years two and three.
BSc (Hons) —240 points DipHE—100 points Location
Lancaster
BA (Hons)—three years full-time Sandwich option—four years full-time DipHE—two years full-time UCAS code
BA (Hons) —N120 Sandwich option—N213 DipHE—N212 Related courses Business Management and E-Commerce Page 52 Retail Marketing Management Page 58
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries Study abroad
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BA (Hons) International Business Management (Final year award) This course will provide you with extensive knowledge of the international business environment. You will graduate well prepared for a career in the global business world. You will study aspects of business and management such as human resources, marketing, finance and operations and deepen your understanding of the international environment. There are also options to study abroad to get hands-on experience of business in other countries. As well as working in the private sector, careers can include public and third sector organisations.
Entry requirements
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Lancaster, Distance Learning Energus, Workington Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness Duration
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
N121 Related courses Business Management and E-Commerce Page 52 Retail Marketing Management Page 58
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Study abroad
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BA (Hons) International Marketing Management (Final year award) This programme will equip you with the skills you need to pursue a career with companies who market their products or services overseas. It will also be invaluable if you want to create a business which will market internationally.
Entry requirements
You will develop the ability to identify, anticipate and satisfy customer requirements and consider diversity and cultural challenges in international locations.
Duration
This qualification can lead to careers in advertising, business consultancy, market research or marketing management.
Related courses
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Lancaster
one year full-time UCAS code
N1N5
Business Management and E-Commerce Page 52 Retail Marketing Management Page 58
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE Retail Marketing Management The retail world actively seeks marketers to attract new custom and develop loyalty in line with their marketing plan.
Entry requirements
BSc (Hons) —240 points DipHE—100 points Location
This course will equip you with the skills needed to become a key player in this dynamic sector. It covers fundamental marketing concepts as well as retail management knowledge, such as logistics, consumer behaviour, operations and retail communications. This course will enhance both your marketing and retail career opportunities. There are also options to study abroad. The optional sandwich year between years two and three will allow you to enhance and apply your knowledge in real-world contexts.
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Energus, Workington Lancaster Duration
BA (Hons)—three years full-time, six years part-time Sandwich option—four years full-time Dip HE—two years full-time UCAS code
BA (Hons) —N2N5 Sandwich option—N246 DipHE—N126 Related courses Business Management and E-Commerce Page 52 International Business Management Page 56
Further Information Study abroad
Sandwich option available
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Nicky Metcalfe-Meer Lecturer Human Resource Management
Nicky hasn’t always worked in education —her business background is varied to say the least! From travel agent to insurance manager, Nicky decided to take up teaching for the personal and professional benefits you gain. As she says, “I’m really proud that I am making a very small but positive impact upon every student I teach. You can’t buy that kind of personal satisfaction.” After studying organisational behaviour at undergraduate level, Nicky completed her MSc in International Human Resource Development. Undertaking her first teaching job was probably her most challenging to date as it was at Lancaster Castle Prison which she says was “interesting!” From there, she took up posts at local further education colleges before coming to the University of Cumbria. She has also been a guest lecturer at other universities.
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She enjoys working at the university and puts it down to many factors. She explains: “It’s mainly the people (staff and students) although the view and surrounding areas help too! I need to be at a student-centred university as my passion is for teaching.”
“The University of Cumbria offers a student-centred excellent teaching and learning experience. We will get to know each other and you will not be lost in a crowd. We care and add value to all students who come to us.” She has now been teaching at the University of Cumbria for eight years and she admits: “Every year at graduation I still cry.”
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BA (Hons) Adventure Media Have you dreamt of being the camera person working alongside the team to capture ground-breaking moments?
Entry requirements
Adventures can be life changing. Technological advancements in equipment and software mean that now, more than ever, you are able to capture an individual’s experience from a diversity of views.
Carlisle, Brampton Road
Our graduates are pursuing careers in outdoor instruction, educational development, media production for independent enterprises and as freelancers for media outlets as well as in HM Forces, the emergency services and teaching.
220 points Location
Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
NP83 Related courses Film and Television Production (Year 0) Page 68 Photography Page 78 Wildlife Media Page 81
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Priceless experience See page 42
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FdA Art of Games Design If disciplines ranging from 3D modelling, texturing and lighting to concept art, drawing and a core specialisation of your choice sound just up your street, then this is the course for you. We’re keen to share our expertise with you, so if you aspire to be an art director, concept artist, modeller or animator, apply now. The class sizes are small and the course has been structured and designed with input from industry to ensure that you will have all the right skills for a career in this area.
Entry requirements
100 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
W280 Related courses Fine Art Page 69
Assignments range from technical tasks to develop your core skills, to briefs from industry that allow you to experience realworld situations, where the only limit is your imagination. The ultimate goal being, if you can imagine something, you can build it.
Graphic Design Page 72
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Hons) Games Design* Our BA (Hons) Games Design is a dynamic, cutting-edge course that is designed to keep pace with the fast-moving world of gaming, which includes the mobile arena.
Entry requirements
The course focuses on games design but covers skills, techniques and methods equally applicable to film, television and rapidly-developing areas of online production and online gaming.
Duration
We focus mainly on content creation — whether content is drawn, painted, modelled, textured or animated, we will cover the production techniques you will need.
Related courses
Careers can be as varied as modelling, animation, concept art or games design, which can lead to promotion to roles like director, art director or technical director.
Courses marked * are subject to validation. Validation is the process by which we establish the academic standard and quality of our courses. See page 49 for details.
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240 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road
three years full-time six years part-time UCAS code
2W31
Fine Art Page 69 Graphic Design Page 72
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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Graeme Glease FdA Art of Games Design BA (Hons) Digital Art
Graeme originally graduated with a degree in biology. He has always been creative and wanted to follow his passion for art.
“I loved the course! It incorporates traditional art methods such as drawing, but also up-to-date techniques. It was challenging but creating something from scratch, seeing it come alive with people playing the games, is incredibly satisfying.” Graeme has recently enjoyed working on indie games projects—he is now looking forward to teaching digital arts with us at the University of Cumbria.
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BA (Hons) Digital Arts (Top-up) Our graduates have gone on to work for Pixar, The Mill and many other leading companies. This top-up course enables you to focus on an area of study and produce a project, supported by a core adviser who meets with you regularly.
Entry requirements
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
The teaching staff are passionate about the work they do and the subjects they teach. You will work in an environment that is friendly and supportive but at the same time will challenge you to push your work to the next level.
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
W281 Related courses Art of Games Design Page 61
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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Judith Kinsella Media Graduate
Travelling to Norway to make a film about the Northern Lights was a highlight of her time at the University of Cumbria for Judith Kinsella from Northern Ireland. Judith liked the flexibility of the course that meant she did not have to specialise immediately. “I applied for the year 0 course because I knew I wanted to work in media; however, I wasn’t sure what I’d be best at. After Year 0, I chose Media Production as this was the best option for me.” Judith’s dream has come true and she is now a Post-Production Coordinator at The Look, a small boutique company which specialises in picture finish (Colour grading, VFX and online editing).
“When I started university I thought I was going to be Steven Spielberg, making epic movies! By the end of my degree I decided that this wasn’t the case, although I knew that I’d always want to work in a small independent company. I owe all of my success so far to the University of Cumbria. I did an MA at another university, and a lot of people say to me ‘Oh doing your MA must have really helped you’. I always answer ‘Yeah it helped, although my experience at Cumbria really helped build me up for the media world.”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/creativearts
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BA (Hons) Film and Television Production Join the roll call of our graduates who have won 27 Royal Television Society Awards and have gone on to work for BBC Productions, MTV, ITV Productions, Company Pictures, Planet 24, Nickelodeon, Ridley Scott Associates and Independent Productions. Our facilities allow you to experience common production contexts in which you will work when you graduate. This is a practical course that allows you to develop your creativity in whichever area you wish to specialise. The course team includes practising professionals as well as visiting practitioners representing a wide range of production areas.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
P311 Related courses Adventure Media Page 60 Film and Television Production (Year 0) Page 68 Wildlife Media Page 81
Further Information
This vibrant course is designed to give you all the relevant skills you need to start your career in film and television production.
Priceless experience See page 42
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BA (Hons) Film and Television Production (Year 0) We keep the numbers small on this course so that you receive lots of individual attention. The foundation year gives you the space to develop and grow in both confidence and experience ready for year one of the BA (Hons) Film and Television Production degree. After graduation, you can focus on a wide range of careers within the film and television industry or even carve out a niche as an independent producer.
Entry requirements
100 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
four years full-time UCAS code
P314 Related courses Adventure Media Page 60 Film and Television Production Page 66 Wildlife Media Page 81
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Priceless experience See page 42
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BA (Hons) Fine Art We will transform you from student to professional practitioner, such as artist, curator, educator or art worker, with our practice-led, student-centred approach to fine art education. In studying a range of art disciplines you develop entrepreneurial skills, informed by knowledge and experience. Recent graduates have gone on to work in galleries and museums as curators, in art education, social arts, art therapy and most of all as contemporary practitioners.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
W100 Related courses Fine Art (Year 0) Page 71 Graphic Design Page 72
“You come here with an open mind and are allowed to explore all aspects of contemporary art. You are encouraged to be individual as there is no ‘house style’ and there is a great diversity amongst students’ style and concepts.”
Illustration Page 75
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Genevieve Kay-Gourlay BA (Hons) Fine Art
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Bex Gibbons BA (Hons) Fine Art
“I get to make art every day, and that’s the most important thing as it puts a smile on my face and makes me happy! Art is my passion,” said BA (Hons) Fine Art student Bex Gibbons. Bex liked the university from her first encounter at an open day. She said: “I found the staff and students were very friendly and helpful on the open day and interview. I wanted to find a university where I was going to be happy and help was on hand if I needed it. This was exactly what I found!“ Bex describes the campus facilities as “amazing” and just like a second home.
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/fineart
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“The studios are fantastic! The studios are ace, they are big, roomy and just an artist’s dream. Also, getting the chance to experiment with facilities such as screen printing and photography has been great as they are my favourite media to work with at the moment.” The range of visits has made a great impression on Bex too. “Last term, it was a trip to Amsterdam and the year before was Berlin, where we went to art galleries and saw amazing exhibitions. During welcome week, a trip to Glasgow included GoMA. This was a brilliant trip that enabled me to make friends through art right at the beginning of my course. I have also won a university Creative Travel Award and will be using the prize to visit a number of UK galleries that I want to see.”
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Year 0) This course provides a stimulating and subject-specific introduction to fine art. We introduce students to an interdisciplinary approach to fine art, giving emphasis to the importance of the integration of ideas and practice, of concept and process. You will be introduced to, and will gain experience in, a wide range of contemporary and traditional media.
Entry requirements
100 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
four years full-time UCAS code
W108 Related courses Fine Art Page 69
On successful completion of the year, you have the choice to automatically progress to the first year of the BA (Hons) Fine Art degree.
Illustration (Year 0) Page 77 Graphic Design (Year 0) Page 74
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Hons) Graphic Design Just like you, we love graphic design. You will use that passion to produce exciting designs that showcase your skills, commitment and creativity to a wide range of employers.
Entry requirements
Our purpose is to help you graduate as a flexible, fully prepared, highly motivated, professional designer. In fact, just the type of person the creative industries are crying out for. Our graduates go on to work for world-class creative agencies, TV companies, publishing houses and newspapers.
Duration
240 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
W210 Related courses Graphic Design (Year 0) Page 74 Illustration Page 75
Further Information
“I really liked the wide variety of graphic design briefs, which were always very open and creative as well as practical and problem solving.�
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Stuart Dowson Graduate BA (Hons) Graphic Design London-based graphic and web designer For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Year 0) Graphic design can embrace so many different directions—it has endless potential and so many possibilities.
Entry requirements
To achieve your goal it’s crucial that you have frequent contact with tutors and we know that small year groups are best, so that’s what you will learn in. We also believe that you should work from a studio base. Ours is a large, dynamic, modern, multi-functioning space in which all years of our course mix, share ideas and inspire one another.
Carlisle, Brampton Road
100 points Location
Duration
four years full-time UCAS code
W215 Related courses Graphic Design Page 72 Illustration (Year 0) Page 77
This course will allow you to stand out from the crowd when you graduate or progress onto our full honours degree.
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Hons) Illustration This unique course provides you with a complete education as an illustrator and also ensures you have the necessary graphic design skills to allow you to be flexible in your career choices.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
If you are visually inquisitive, motivated and ready for the challenge of one of the most exciting and fast-changing fields in the creative industries, then this is the course for you.
three years full-time four to six years part-time
You will graduate with the experience, confidence and creative skills to allow you to begin a successful career.
Related courses
UCAS code
W220
Graphic Design Page 72 Illustration (Year 0) Page 77
Further Information
Our students go on to work as illustrators and animators for the likes of MTV, prestigious design studios and marketing agencies.
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James Bradley BA (Hons) Graphic Design
James Bradley, BA (Hons) Graphic Design has quickly established his credentials, being awarded membership of the International Society of Typographic Designers for his Unsung Hero project. James’s imagination for studying graphic design at degree level was fired by a lecturer’s talk at a University of Cumbria open day. The set-up and staff really impressed him.
“Our studio is a fantastic place, a large open space, with all the different years in one area. The best part of our course is the tutors, with their range of personalities and humour that brings the most out of everyone who is willing to learn and listen.”
Work experience has been one of the highlights of the course. James said: “In my second year I got in contact with a design and marketing company in Shrewsbury. I spent a month working in a team of designers on live tasks, which pushed me forward as a designer but also gave me contacts within the industry. I am about to carry out my second work-experience placement at an award-winning design studio in Newcastle. Plus I have been handling a range of freelance clients from these experiences which will hopefully set me up for leaving university.”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/graphicdesign
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Above: Illustration by Jade Wall
BA (Hons) Illustration (Year 0) This is a one-year intensive programme that will guarantee progression on to the three-year BA (Hons) Illustration degree.
Entry requirements
It is a practical, studio-based experience, developing your visual language through experimentation, mark-making and digital manipulation.
Carlisle, Brampton Road
Our graduates have gone on to work as animators at MTV, freelance illustrators and illustrator/designers working within a wide range of creative studios and agencies.
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100 points Location
Duration
four years full-time UCAS code
Related courses Illustration Page 75 Graphic Design Page 72 Graphic Design (Year 0) Page 74
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Above: Illustration project by Yvette Earl
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BA (Hons) Photography A stimulating course that places great emphasis on strong and individual practice of its students. We like you to be independent, to freely experiment, to have passion for your work and be interested in communicating with the world.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
Graduates go on to work internationally as freelance photographers, picture editors, picture researchers, stylists, curators and other satisfying roles.
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
W641 Related courses Adventure Media Page 60
“The staff have been helpful but they don’t hand everything to you on a plate —you are encouraged to become a practising artist and to stand on your own two feet. This can be challenging! It’s difficult to say what the best bit is about the course as it has all been good!” John Wrightson BA (Hons) Photography
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Photography (Year 0) Page 79 Wildlife Media Page 81
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BA (Hons) Photography (Year 0) Entry requirements
The course aims to give you the practical and critical experience you need for degreelevel education. It’s an ideal route onto the BA (Hons) Photography programme.
100 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road
The emphasis is initially on experimentation and exploration using a variety of techniques and processes including how to use a camera, how to be a creative image-maker and how to print your images to a high standard.
Duration
four years full-time UCAS code
W640 Related courses
The course is structured to give you the skills and confidence you need, and to prepare you for year one on the undergraduate programme.
Adventure Media Page 60 Photography Page 78 Wildlife Media Page 81
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Above: Photography by Sally Wilde
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Gillian Gilbert BA (Hons) Photography
2013 was a good year for BA (Hons) Photography student Gillian Gilbert, who won the Redeye Printing Bursary, with the judges commending her accomplished study of an estate worker and bee-keeper named Walter, as both a strong personal and symbolic project. Gillian took the decision to change careers as she wanted to develop her creative and photography skills and to gain a university degree. She made a very informed choice as she was working as a careers officer at the time.
“I had been offered a place at the Welsh School of Glass to do a BA (Hons) Stained Glass but it was the opportunity to study locally, doing something I enjoy—as well as the excellent reputation and facilities— that appealed to me the most.”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/photography
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The course is structured so that students are able to develop their own artistic character, as Gillian testifies: “The support from lecturers and technicians has allowed me to develop my practice to the level I have achieved. I haven’t been forced to follow a particular route, but encouraged to develop my own practice and ideas.” Gillian has enjoyed the academic challenges of university. “In year two we were asked to create an exhibition for our work that was not on white walls and was outside the university. This was an immense challenge which I really took on board and pushed myself, and the team I was with, to create something very exceptional. I have also got a lot from visiting experts from the industry which I have found invaluable.”
BA (Hons) Wildlife Media Learning from a range of theoretical and field experience, you will be supported in the development of your own mediabased projects and documentary work.
Entry requirements
This is excellent preparation for your career and makes best use of beautiful Cumbria, which provides a range of diverse wildlife habitats both inside and outside the Lake District National Park.
Duration
This degree provides a unique opportunity to combine an understanding of both wildlife and media skills and knowledge through the medium.
Related courses
This course prepares you for work in wildlife media production or for employment with wildlife organisations in their own media departments. This course also prepares you for work in freelance wildlife photography and film production.
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240 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
CW36
Adventure Media Page 60 Photography Page 78 Photography (Year 0) Page 79
Further Information
For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
Above: Photography by Ryan Deal.
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Andrew Dent BA (Hons) Wildlife and Media
Andrew’s passion for the natural world was nurtured by his family and the world he observed from home on the Northumberland coast. “I have always been a family person, so location of the university was a major reason why I chose the University of Cumbria. Another was to do with location. Cumbria has some beautiful locations for wildlife: the Solway, the west coast and of course the Lake District,” said Andrew. The university experience has been an excellent one for Andrew. “The media side of the course is brilliant; you are surrounded by knowledge from lecturers, who are always there to help and provide guidance. The animal-based side of the course is also great, studying modules like ecology and biodiversity.
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/creativearts
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The opportunities you are given in regards to planning and bringing your plans to life on your own wildlife expeditions have to be the highlight of the course.”
“My favourite experience so far was my expedition to the Isle of Mull in Scotland. I spent two weeks of pure bliss with wildlife, filming everything from golden eagles, white tailed eagles, hen harriers to mountain hare, sperm whale and short eared owls. I will definitely remember that for the rest of my life.”
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Photography by Andrew Dent
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FdA Bridge to BA QTS The Bridge is designed to enable graduates of FdA Teaching and Learning Support to progress to the final year of the three-year BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS, which will qualify you to become a primary school teacher.
Entry requirements
During your placements in school, you will be supported by a school-based tutor and Professorial Partnership Tutor to make sure your abilities as a teacher grow and develop. Preparation days for this placement take place at our Lancaster or London campuses.
Duration
FdA Teaching and Learning Support Location
Lancaster London
two months part-time UCAS code
Please see website Related courses
N/A
It is a thorough preparation to enable you to start your QTS degree with confidence.
Apply through our website
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BA (Hons) Early Years Education with QTS (3-7 year olds) As one of the largest trainers of school teachers in the country and a reputation for being one of the best, this course is suitable for those wishing to teach children aged 3–7. There is a strong emphasis on child development as well as covering all curriculum areas suitable for this age group. Placements are an important part of this course, helping to further improve your employability.
Entry requirements
300 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
X301 Related courses Primary Education with Special Education Needs with QTS (5–11 year olds) Page 87 Primary Education with QTS Page 88
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE Education Studies* If you are passionate about education but unsure which area you wish to work in, this course is designed for you. If you are not certain which age range you would like to teach, or whether you would like to teach in a traditional classroom or consider child development units, or perhaps a school for children with SEN, then this course will empower you to give direction to your career choice.
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) —200 points DipHE—100 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster London Duration
BA (Hons) —three years full-time DipHE—two years full-time UCAS code
Educational Studies allows you to specialise in the area of education most relevant to your chosen career, or in an area of education you are interested in. Following your successful first year, you can then go on to choose more specialised modules as you build your knowledge, experience and employability.
Courses marked * are subject to validation. Validation is the process by which we establish the academic standard and quality of our courses. See page 49 for details.
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Please see website Related courses Teaching and Learning Support Page 89
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BA (Hons) Primary Education with Special Education Needs with QTS (5–11 year olds) This course gives you a deep insight into how children learn and the implications for classroom practice. In the final year, you will have the opportunity for additional master’s level study.
Entry requirements
Options include: assessment and legislation, communication, sensory and physical needs, behavioural, emotional and social development.
Duration
This course makes you a great candidate for any primary teaching post. Alternatively, graduates have developed careers working in special schools, further and higher education and other related professions.
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300 points Location
Lancaster
four years full-time UCAS code
Related courses Education Studies* Page 86 Primary Education with QTS Page 88 Working with Children and Families Page 122
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BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS If you are passionate about helping young children to grow and learn, and committed to developing a rewarding and stimulating career as a primary teacher in a specialist area of curriculum, then this is the course for you. As a teacher, you want to make positive contributions to the lives of young children. We will prepare you to work as a teacher with children across the various age ranges, in a variety of schools and settings. This will allow you to develop into an excellent teacher and equip you with the confidence required to take up your first teaching post.
Entry requirements
300 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster London Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
Please see website Related courses Education Studies* Page 86 Primary Education with Special Education Needs with QTS (5–11 year olds) Page 87 Working with Children and Families Page 122
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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FdA Teaching and Learning Support This programme is designed for teaching and learning-support staff or volunteers in primary, secondary and other educational settings. Your workplace will be your placement, allowing you to continue earning while you learn. The module assignments are linked directly to your work experience as you build portfolios and use case studies and examples in assessments. We have successfully run the foundation degree for the last ten years and many students have progressed to full BA (Hons) either with or without QTS (Primary).
Entry requirements
Please see website Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster London Duration
three years part-time UCAS code
N/A Related courses
N/A Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Apply through our website
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Nicola Yermack BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
After leaving school at 16 and working as a PA, Nicola married and started a family. Educating six children at home inspired Nicola to set up local community homework and study clubs. As a result, it was no surprise when Nicola made the choice to train as a teacher. She says: “Though I felt a bit reluctant to return to study after 22 years, I was also inspired by the challenge.” When choosing a university, Nicola liked what she experienced on a University of Cumbria in London open day. “The lecturers were all helpful and I liked the feel of the place. I received a good vibe from the people and the campus.”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/education
“I have many memorable experiences of university including the placements in schools, the opportunity to visit the university’s Lake District campus in Ambleside, and teaching in the Netherlands.” Nicola is incredibly proud of the achievement of not just herself but her whole cohort. “We did it. We graduated. We made it through the years, through our ups and downs. My whole year group is graduating together. That’s what I’m most proud of.” Nicola was awarded the University of Cumbria Students’ Union Student of the Year award 2012/13. Nicola now works as a teacher at a junior school in Dagenham.
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FdSc Forestry The growing recognition of the importance of forests and woodlands to environment, society and economy is opening up new professional opportunities for graduates nationally and internationally.
Entry requirements
80 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
This vocational course helps you develop specialist knowledge, understanding and skills in forestry. It is suited to those new to forestry or mid-career foresters wanting to up-skill. The emphasis is on the development of forestry knowledge and the practical application of this.
three years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
D503 Related courses Forest Management Page 94
For students not already in the industry, the one-year work placement is a chance to experience hands-on forestry work. You can also complete vocational certificate courses recognised by the industry.
Placement available
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Forestry (Top-up) Page 93 Woodland Ecology and Conservation Page 100
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BSc (Hons) Forestry (Top-up) If you have an HND or foundation degree in forestry or arboriculture, or an equivalent qualification, this course enables you to obtain a BSc (Hons) Forestry through one year’s study full-time or two years’ study through distance learning.
Entry requirements
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
Gaining a BSc opens doors to career opportunities in the sector. Graduates have found work with the Forestry Commission and private estates.
one year full-time two years part-time (by distance learning) UCAS code
D501
As well as the opportunity to study in the outdoors at our newly-redeveloped Ambleside campus, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, we also have excellent new laboratory facilities.
Related courses Forest Management Page 94 Woodland Ecology and Conservation Page 100
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BSc (Hons) Forest Management (with or without placement) You will explore the science and practice of forestry with a focus on effective management of forests, including timber production, protecting biodiversity, recreational use and combating climate change. Ideally situated in the Lake District National Park with access to a great range of field sites, where better to develop your career than at the National School of Forestry which is part of the University of Cumbria? This degree prepares you for a career in woodland and forest management both in the UK and overseas. It offers a strong professional focus complemented by skills in broader conservation management. The optional placement year allows you to further explore these opportunities and to develop your own areas of interest within the sector.
Placement available
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Entry requirements
240 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
three to four years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
D500 D504 - with placement Related courses Forestry Page 92 Forestry (Top-up) Page 93 Woodland Ecology and Conservation Page 100
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Frank Tiramani BSc (Hons) Forestry graduate
Two years of working and travelling convinced Frank Tiramani that forest management was the life for him. Frank, who hails from south-east England, chose the University of Cumbria to help him land his dream role. Frank chose our BSc (Hons) Forestry and Woodland Management because of the mix of rigorous academic study and practical placements that allowed theory to be put into practice. “The location was just right, with access to a wide range of woodland habitats close to campus, and I liked the helpful attitude of the lecturers I spoke to when I visited the university,” said Frank.
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/forestry
“My highlights of the course have been the friendliness of the lecturers, the quality of the field trips, the sandwich year and summer work placements. I was particularly pleased with the contacts I was provided with that allowed me to arrange a summer work placement in British Columbia, Canada.” Frank’s hard work paid off after graduation and he has realised his dream by returning to British Columbia to work in woodland management. Looking ahead, setting up his own consultancy or management business —either in Canada’s western most province or back in the UK—is Frank’s next objective.
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FdA Outdoor Education The vocational aspect of this course makes it the ideal choice if you wish your career to be in outdoor education. You will work on placements in both years, offering you an ideal opportunity to work and impress potential employers. You have the Lake District mountains on your doorstep so you are never far from the places that inspire you.
Entry requirements
100 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
Successful graduates from the foundation degree can study on a top-up course, such as our BA (Hons) Outdoor Education (Top-up).
X900 Related courses Outdoor Leadership Page 98
We are the largest school of outdoor education/ studies in Europe and we have a highly regarded, world-class course and staff team.
Outdoor Studies Page 99
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BA (Hons) Outdoor Education (Top-up) This course provides a high-quality progression route for HND and foundation degree students who aspire to work within the outdoor education sector and wish to study at degree level.
Entry requirements
Outdoor education has evolved to become a far-reaching and dynamic industry, both within the UK and globally.
Duration
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Ambleside, the Lake District
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
You may use the degree for entry to careers in outdoor education centres, for instructional work, to follow a career in the public or uniformed services or for employment in an increasing array of community and learning-based projects.
X391 Related courses Outdoor Leadership Page 98 Outdoor Studies Page 99
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BSc (Hons)/BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership This course not only equips you to follow a career in the outdoor industry, it also helps you gain a transferable set of skills required by many employers.
Entry requirements
After the degree you might go to work in an outdoor education centre, become an expedition leader or instruct/coach adventurous activities. Some students go into teaching or work in related areas such as field studies, youth work, public services or management.
Duration
260 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
NX23 Related courses Outdoor Education Page 96 Outdoor Studies Page 99
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BSc (Hons)/BA (Hons) Outdoor Studies Based in the Lake District, you will have unrivalled access to outdoor facilities, lakes, rivers, crags, mountains and much more. We develop and attach great importance to transferable skills relevant to outdoor work, such as teamwork, leadership, personal development, facilitation, environmental knowledge and teaching.
Entry requirements
260 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
There are numerous residentials and expeditions throughout the UK, and also a two-week expedition in the mountains of the Picos de Europa, Spain, and other international opportunities. Career paths include outdoor skills instruction and coaching, environmental education, conservation, teaching, expedition leadership and several of the services, including police, fire, paramedic and the armed forces.
X300 Related courses Outdoor Education Page 96
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BSc (Hons) Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with or without placement) You will gain an extensive understanding of the diverse issues related to the conservation of forests and woodland by studying ecology, biodiversity and strategies for woodland conservation and management. Our course will equip you with the knowledge and understanding required for a career in the diverse and dynamic natural resources sector.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
three to four years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
At our Lake District campus, there are many opportunities to apply these skills and knowledge both locally and internationally. The placement option gives you the opportunity for further practical experience of working with organisations across the sector and to focus your career path in your chosen direction.
D440 D502 - with placement Related courses Conservation Biology Page 163 Forest Management Page 94 Forestry (Top-up) Page 93
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Placement available
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Harry Constantine BSc (Hons) Outdoor Leadership
Born and brought up in the Yorkshire Dales, Harry Constantine was in the right area to pursue his love of the great outdoors. Part-time outdoor retail work, a gap year working for an outdoor adventure company and volunteering as an instructor in his spare time at his local outdoor centre convinced him it was the life for him. Harry liked what he found out about our BSc (Hons) Outdoor Leadership degree. “Out of all the outdoor courses, I decided that the leadership course was the most rounded. I took the BSc route, which adds a different feel to the course and the specific modules for the BSc option were of great interest, having come from doing A levels in sciences and PE.”
“The practical days are great!” says Harry. “The lecturers are always happy to help where they can and
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/outdoor
there’s a great camaraderie between all those on all the outdoor courses, which makes lectures and other tasks a lot of fun!” “The practical sessions are a mixture of one-day trips and expeditions in the activity of your choosing and they are really great! The main thing I have gained from these is enhanced skills to use in my sport. In the second year one of the modules was all about the acquisition of skill and we had to take what we learnt from the coaches on the expedition and apply it to our own learning, writing up what we did. These theory-into-practice sessions really help and added another level of depth to the course!” said Harry. The future is bright for Harry, who sees a number of career routes ahead. “Either bike guiding, teaching or managing of an outdoor retail shop appeal.”
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Jonathan Lynch Senior Lecturer Outdoor Studies/Outdoor Leadership
Growing up, Jonathan spent a lot of family holidays in the Highlands where his love of the outdoors and mountains flourished. After graduating from Aberdeen University with a forestry degree, Jonathan worked in outdoor education centres around the UK, Europe and North America. Whilst continuing to work in the field, he gained his MSc Outdoor Education from the University of Edinburgh, where he is now a part-time PhD student. Jonathan started teaching in Cumbria in 2004—an easy decision to make as the location is second to none!
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/outdoor
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“Being so close to so many mountains, rivers, crags and forests is really amazing. Also, there are so many employers here and so much going on, it really is a hub for the field of outdoor education and outdoor studies,” he says. In his role as lecturer, his passion for his subject shines through and inspires those he teaches. For those considering studying at the university he says:
“Come with a really open mind and let the experiences of the courses here inform you, challenge you, and think of the educational journey as about the development of the whole person, not just the topic knowledge—this is really important for the field we are in.”
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Dip HE Counselling This course offers a high-quality blend of professional and academic content in keeping with the changing needs of the profession.
Entry requirements
Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy this course will enable you to develop as a competent, reflective and ethical practitioner, within a variety of settings.
Lancaster
A person-centred approach allows you to focus on developing the unique potential of individuals through effective relationships. You will also learn about other therapeutic approaches to counselling.
Related courses
Please see website Location
Duration
three years part-time UCAS code
N/A
Applied Psychology Page 136 Social Work Page 121 Youth and Community Work Page 142 Youth and Community Work (Top-up) Page 143
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BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (with pathways) Train to become a competent and compassionate qualified healthcare practitioner. With strong focus on clinical practice, and 50 weeks’ clinical placement in a variety of settings, this course will be of particular interest to individuals already working in the NHS who may be sponsored by their employers to undertake the course, or if you are interested in a career in the NHS.
Entry requirements
The course has a common first year and you will then be able to specialise in radiotherapy physics, nuclear medicine or radiation physics. With current national workforce shortages in the three subject areas covered by the course, and approval and accreditation from the NHS Modernising Scientific Careers Scheme, this course thoroughly prepares you for your next career step.
Related courses
260 points Location
Lancaster Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
F390
Radiography (Diagnostic) Page 120
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BSc (Hons) Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Top-up) This course is a top-up degree programme which is appropriate if you work within health and social care settings and are managing, supervising, leading—or aspiring to do so—at any level within your organisation.
Entry requirements
240 credits Location
Distance Learning Duration
You will graduate with a wide range of management and leadership knowledge and skills and the ability to enhance the service your organisation provides.
two years part-time UCAS code
N/A Related courses
We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students.
Practice Development (Top-up) Page 116
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Conor Pinnons BA (Hons) Social Work
Conor from Northern Ireland decided to come to university to study social work at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus due to being passionate about supporting vulnerable members of society. He chose the University of Cumbria as his brother and sister also studied here and told him about their many positive experiences. Conor said:
“I loved the community atmosphere at the University of Cumbria. I didn’t want to go to a big city and a university where I would just feel like a number.” Since joining, Conor is really enjoying his course: “I feel that I really benefit from smaller class sizes and being treated like an individual. Classroom discussions are lively and interactive. I feel I benefit from hearing other students’ opinions on topics and the fact that you are not assessed purely on assignments and exams is also great. “I really enjoy the vocational aspects of the course. I have just finished my first placement and it was a great success. I loved every minute of it.”
Conor’s placement involved working with those with alcohol and drug addiction in Cumbria. He says this was challenging at times. “This was a fantastic placement. I really enjoyed learning more about addiction and working alongside the service users.” Conor has also found the support he has received from the university to be excellent: “Members of staff at the university are extremely helpful and will go the extra mile to make sure you are happy with the course.” Conor is looking forward to his future career in social work after graduation. He explains: “University has completely changed my life. I am enthusiastic about social work and the role that it plays within society. After getting my degree, my next aim is to work with children and families.”
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John Finnigan BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic)
Having already gained one degree in environmental management and with ten years’ work experience in the area, John decided to change his career path. His desire to become a radiographer drove him to re-train and come back to university to study the subject. John explains why he chose to study with us: “I love Lancaster. The University of Cumbria also had the best open day and interview day. They were very informative.” Describing his experience so far, John says:
“I really like the balance of university study and placements. I’m also really interested in anatomy and pathology and enjoy these elements of the course. All the lecturers are very helpful and approachable. It feels and seems like a very small, friendly university.”
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John explains that he has been offered some exciting opportunities whilst studying here: “I’ve had placements in Preston and Chorley Hospital.” Already reflecting on what he’ll miss most about university life, John explains: “The variety of life— work placements, lectures, assignments, revision, sports and competitions, the days of long hours, the days of short hours and the social opportunities.”
BSc (Hons) Midwifery This course is designed for your role as a midwife which puts women at the centre of care.
Entry requirements
This popular course prepares you for your future role through link tutors, midwife mentors and classroom teaching.
Carlisle, Fusehill Street
You will develop a sound knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology, together with a deep understanding of the psycho-social context of childbirth. Overall, we enable you to develop the lifelong learning skills needed for this rewarding career. By the end of the course you will be ready to begin your career and qualified to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register.
300 points Location
Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
B720 Related courses Working with Children and Families: Page 122
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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) Studying this specialised area will give you the opportunity to work with patients who have a wide range of acute and long-term physical conditions. Your communication and observational skills will be developed alongside critical thinking and clinical skills to become an effective practitioner. With work placements in a wide variety of in-patient and community settings you will gain the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience required. By the end of the course you will be ready to begin your career and qualified to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
B700 Related courses Nursing (Child) Page 111 Nursing (Learning Disability) Page 112 Nursing (Mental Health) Page 113 Working with Children and Families Page 122
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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) Nursing children and their families can be challenging, fun and rewarding. You will work in a variety of environments supporting children and their families, ranging from health visitor placements through clinics and children’s wards, to emergency and neonatal areas.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster Duration
You will be supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff throughout your programme. Your communication and observational skills will be developed alongside critical thinking and clinical skills so that you will become an effective children’s nurse, eligible to join the NMC register.
three years full-time UCAS code
B730 Related courses Nursing (Adult) Page 110 Nursing (Learning Disability) Page 112 Nursing (Mental Health) Page 113 Working with Children and Families Page 122
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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disability) As a registered learning disability nurse your main aim is to support the wellbeing and social inclusion of people with a learning disability by improving or maintaining their physical and mental health—reducing barriers and supporting the person to pursue a fulfilling life.
Entry requirements
220 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster Duration
three years full-time
You will experience a wide variety of placement settings to help you gain the appropriate knowledge and skills to work in this rewarding area.
UCAS code
B763 Related courses Nursing (Adult) Page 110
When you graduate you will be ready to begin your career in this specialised area, as our qualification enables you to join the NMC Register.
Nursing (Child) Page 111 Nursing (Mental Health) Page 113 Working with Children and Families Page 122
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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff you will be fully prepared for practice as a registered mental health nurse.
Entry requirements
This profession involves helping those affected in their journey, towards discovering a more positive way of living and healthier ways of combating challenging emotional times.
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster
240 points Location
Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
The placements that you undertake as part of this course will give you hands-on experience in this area. By the end of the course you will be ready to begin your career in this specialist field, as our qualification enables you to join the NMC register.
B760 Related courses Nursing (Adult) Page 110 Nursing (Child) Page 111 Nursing (Learning Disability) Page 112 Working with Children and Families Page 122
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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy One third of this course is spent on placement working with qualified therapists, helping you gain experience in subjects such as occupational therapy in mental health, neurology and oncology, and physical health and trauma.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the course makes you eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and professional membership of the College of Occupational Therapists.
Duration
On graduating, you will have excellent career prospects, with our past students working in a range of posts in hospitals, private practice, industry, special hospitals, social services, legal work, accident and emergency, and community work.
100%
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280 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster
three years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
B920 Related courses Sport and Exercise Science Page 173 Sports Massage Therapy Page 175 Sport Rehabilitation Page 174
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy If you enjoy learning about the human body and health-related subjects, this course is for you. You will spend one third of your time on work placements and will work inter-professionally with other health and social care students both at the university and on placement. When you graduate, you are eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council and become a full member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Entry requirements
300 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
B160 Related courses Occupational Therapy Page 114 Sport and Exercise Science Page 173
A wide range of posts are available in hospitals, education, private practice, industry, management and community work.
Sports Massage Therapy Page 175 Sport Rehabilitation Page 174
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BSc (Hons) Practice Development (Top-up) The BSc (Hons) Practice Development is a top-up degree for health and social care workers who have studied to diploma in higher education level. The programme incorporates a variety of negotiated and work-based modules which have been designed to meet your needs and those of your practice. A particular feature of the Practice Development framework is the opportunity it provides for you to define your own pathway title for your target award, further enabling the award to reflect your individual and employer choice.
Entry requirements
240 credits Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster Duration
two years part-time UCAS code
N/A Related courses Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Top-up) Page 106
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Melissa O’Dowd BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child)
“I have always wanted to be a nurse, due to loving working with children and people and finding this a very rewarding area,” said Melissa. Talking about her experience so far, she explains: “I have really enjoyed my work placements, which have included two weeks in Ghana and a placement at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. These placements have allowed me to meet real people and gain real-life healthcare experience.
“For my trip to Ghana I managed to raise £400 to take toys and medical equipment to the orphanage and hospital. It felt amazing to give these to the children and see their faces light up!”
As well as gaining invaluable healthcare experience, Melissa describes the other areas where she has developed: “My course has made me more independent and hardworking. The advice I would give to new students is to enjoy every second of your course.”
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FdSc Radiation Protection This qualification has been specially designed for those who want to move from a practical or technical role to a professional career in radiation protection.
Entry requirements
The course has strong academic content supported by a practical work-based element.
Duration
If you successfully complete the foundation degree, you will be eligible to progress onto the third year of the BSc (Hons) Radiation Protection (Top-up).
80 points Location
Energus, Workington
three years part-time UCAS code
N/A Related courses Radiation Protection (Top-up) Page 119
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BSc (Hons) Radiation Protection (Top-up) This course builds upon the knowledge you gained during the FdSc Radiation Protection. It also contains a mix of academic content and practical work, and is designed for those who wish to enhance their career potential in the radiation protection sector. The course has been developed so that you will only need to study one module at a time, with just one week of intensive universitybased study per module, making it possible to continue working while you learn.
Entry requirements
240 credits Location
Energus, Workington Duration
18 months part-time UCAS code
N/A Related courses Radiation Protection Page 118
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BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic) Our contemporary curriculum—taught in a friendly, informal yet professional atmosphere —means our students are in a very strong position to start their careers after graduation. We have made a £2 million investment in new digital imaging equipment to make sure your study and learning is cutting-edge.
Entry requirements
300 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
Approximately 50% of the course is undertaken in a partner clinical centre; your professionalism and skills will be tested in a real-world setting.
B821 Related courses Radiation Protection Page 118 Radiation Protection (Top-up) Page 119
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BA (Hons) Social Work Qualified social workers are in demand, and this intensive but rewarding course gives you the opportunity to become a qualified, registered social worker. Our lecturing team’s experience of working with local employers and service users on a range of qualifying and post-qualifying programmes means we have expert knowledge to guide your move into social work. The degree is fully validated by the Health and Care Professions Council and meets the standards of proficiency for social work.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness Duration
three years full-time UCAS code
L501 Related courses Applied Psychology Page 136 Youth and Community Work Page 142 Youth and Community Work (Top-up) Page 143
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BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families: (Children, Young People and Family Studies or Early Childhood Studies) This course is designed to maximise opportunities to work with children, young people and families, and equip you with the skills necessary for this career choice. The course has two named pathways:
Entry requirements
Children, Young People and Family Studies
Duration
This is suitable if you know you want to work with children and young people and/or families but are unsure which career route to take. It focuses on children and young people up to the age of nineteen and covers issues such as family support. It provides a good stepping stone to a range of professions.
three years full-time six years part-time
Early Childhood Studies
This focuses on working with individual and groups of children ranging in age from birth to seven years. It covers issues such as setting up stimulating learning environments and features of inclusive practice, and is suitable if you plan to work in a variety of contexts with young children, such as nurseries, children’s centres and schools.
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200 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster
UCAS code
L502 Related courses Social Work Page 121 Youth and Community Work Page 142 Youth and Community Work (Top-up) Page 143
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BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families (Top-up)* This course is excellent preparation for a career working with children and their families. This new course is delivered by a multi-agency team with a proven record of success in both related courses and other vocational areas, for example social work and teacher training. The programme aims to challenge your ideas of children and families, and enable you to identify and respond to their needs regardless of their circumstances. The course investigates a wide range of issues affecting children and families in today’s society, and prepares you for a successful career in this field.
Entry requirements
240 credits Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster Duration
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
L598 Related courses Social Work Page 121 Youth and Community Work Page 142 Youth and Community Work (Top-up) Page 143 Working with Children and Families Page 122
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BA (Hons) Working with Older Adults* With the proportion of older adults predicted to grow substantially in future years, this programme sets out to meet the needs of employers and is a unique course in the UK. Upon graduation you will be able to demonstrate the specific knowledge and understanding, skills and values for working with older adults as well as gaining an understanding of the impact of aging on individuals, groups and communities and on society in general. You will be actively encouraged to volunteer in a setting with older adults and this will enable you to make clearer links between theory and practice and you will be equipped with a broad a range of employability skills enabling you to seek employment in all sectors providing services for the older adults, as well as considering new opportunities through entrepreneurship and self-employment.
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Entry requirements
200 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Lancaster Duration
three years full-time five to six years part-time UCAS code
8T16 Related courses Working with Children and Families Page 122 Occupational Therapy Page 114 Nursing (Adult) Page 110 Nursing (Mental Health) Page 113
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE English This is a flexible and popular literature programme which provides you with valuable skills and a knowledge base to help you succeed in your chosen career. We provide a full and enjoyable student experience on a programme which is designed to help prepare you for the world beyond university. You are encouraged during your studies to engage with the wider literary culture of the region in which you study —a region which has proved inspirational to generations of writers and artists. This degree opens up a range of careers demanding high-level analytical, interpretative, written and oral communication skills and many graduates go on to professional careers in the public and private sectors.
100%
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Entry requirements
BA (Hons) —260–280 points Dip HE—80 points Location
Lancaster Duration
BA (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time Dip HE—two years full-time UCAS code
BA (Hons) —Q300L DipHE—Q301L Related courses English and Creative Writing Page 128
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Chandni Asher Graduate BA (Hons) English
When asked to define what she enjoyed most about her course, Chandni found many positive features to list! “There are many aspects of the course that I considered enjoyable and admirable. Firstly, and most importantly, are the tutors. They are the most supporting, flexible and understanding people you will ever meet. The commitment they pour into your education is astounding and they ensure they are catering to you as a student as well as setting high but very attainable standards for everyone. “Next is the actual content of the course: it is diverse, unexpected and one that is carefully thought out from all the members involved in the running of the course. You will never be bored.
“Finally, it’s the satisfaction you get from the course. After every session, you feel like you’ve learnt something, achieved a level of understanding that you didn’t think you could. And for that, I would love to take the course all over again.” Since graduation, Chandni has been offered a position on Network Rail’s MSc Project Management Programme, which she will undertake before joining the company. Her long-term ambition is to hold the position of a Senior Project Manager with her new employer.
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BA (Joint Honours)/Dip HE English and Creative Writing Combine your literary studies with your aspirations as a writer and develop your work in a supportive and creative atmosphere. English graduates can enter a variety of careers which demand a high level of analytical and interpretative skills as well as ability in written and oral communication. Our graduates go on to publish their writing after leaving us, while others undertake postgraduate study or work in areas including radio, TV, publishing, arts management, journalism and other print media.
“In my final year my creative writing tutor allowed me to shadow her first-year lectures and to devise an exercise for one of the classes. I don’t think there are many places that a student would be offered that opportunity.” Hannah Glancy BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
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Priceless experience See page 42
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) —260–280 points Dip HE—80 points Location
Lancaster Duration
BA (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time Dip HE—two years full-time UCAS code
BA—QW38L DipHE—QW3VL Related courses English Page 126
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FdA Event Management Entry requirements
Festivals and cultural events are now key to promoting awareness of, and an involvement in, the arts, within community settings and in the tourism sector. This exciting course benefits from contributions from event managers and company directors, as both guest speakers and module tutors.
100 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
We have excellent links with event management companies in the north west, including: Worldwide Events Ltd, CA Events Ltd, CN Group Ltd, MMX Event Solutions Ltd, Kendal Mountain Festival and Theatre by the Lake.
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
WN98 Related courses Event Management (Top-up) Page 130
The course runs over the calendar year, rather than the traditional academic year, to maximise summer opportunities where you will gain invaluable, hands-on experience at festivals and events.
Performing Arts Page 149
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Your degree will open up many career opportunities in the arts sector as well as the leisure, hospitality, tourism and business sectors.
Priceless experience See page 42
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“I like how hands-on we have to be—it is certainly not about sitting in a classroom and learning from a textbook.” Anna-Rose Parry FdA Performance, Festivals and Events
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BA (Hons) Event Management (Top-up) The BA (Hons) Event Management Topup programme provides you with the essential knowledge and skills tool-kit you will need for working in the ever growing and changing events sector.
Entry requirements
240 credits Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
The course team has a blend of both academic and industry experience. Career opportunities in the performance, festivals and event management sector are many and varied, with hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors also offering opportunities.
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
N821 Related courses Performing Arts Page 149
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BA (Hons) Journalism We have a track record of producing skilled, thoughtful and critical journalists who go on to success in an extraordinary and demanding profession.
Entry requirements
We have excellent tutors with diverse, up-to-the-minute experience in real-world journalism. On campus you’ll hone your writing skills and produce high-quality multimedia for the student magazine and its website.
Duration
Off campus we have strong links with local media, radio, TV and print companies. They work with us to give you great opportunities for work placements and interaction with working professionals.
Related courses
Priceless experience See page 42
240 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
P500
Mass Communications (Top-up) Page 133
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Steven Ramshay BA (Hons) Journalism
When Steven set out to study journalism he was unsure of which direction he would eventually take. However, during his time at the university his choice became clearer.
“During my course my interest grew within the media industry and upon finishing university I have worked on many freelance projects within the local media in Cumbria and also a large project for a jobs website. Recently I started as a Trainee Press Officer at Cumbria Constabulary, which consists of an eight-month development scheme which leads to qualifying as a senior press officer.”
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Steven has nothing but praise for his course and the opportunities that arose whilst at university and continues: “I liked the fact that it was a very practical course. Of course there were regular lectures on theory but the opportunities to test my skills made it a great time for me. “During university we got to work with BBC Radio 1—both pre and post Big Weekend and the opportunities seemed to be endless. My favourite experience though would have to be the first Informer (student publication) that was published under my reign as editor. The majority of the content from me and my fellow course mates and the firstyear students was really top drawer.”
BA (Hons) Mass Communications (Top-up) The degree that equips you to work in the mass communication sector, including television, film, broadcast journalism, online publishing and broadcasting, while allowing you to retain your own creativity and voice. We will enable you to be a creative practitioner who is innovative, forward-looking and knowledgeable about the industry which you aspire to work in.
Entry requirements
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
one year full-time UCAS code
You will work alongside students studying on our other media-based courses in journalism, film and television, adventure media, wildlife media, games design and digital media, so you gain the widest understanding of the media sector. The final part of the course will allow you to specialise in the area of the media where you wish to pursue your career.
P3C0 Related courses Adventure Media Page 60 Film and Television Production Page 66 Film and Television Production (Year 0) Page 68 Wildlife Media Page 81
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE Religious Studies The programme has a national reputation for theology, Christian ethics, biblical studies and world religions.
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) —200 points Dip HE—80 points Location
You gain knowledge and academic skills, but you also grow personally, in ways essential to independent learning and employability, in a very supportive learning environment. Students of religion develop essential skills for working with people, and have an understanding of the world that takes account of diversity. Many go on to work in education, social work, healthcare, business, the police, the civil service, local government and personnel management.
Lancaster Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
BA (Hons) —V620L Dip HE—V628L Related courses Social Work Page 121
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Niall Allen Graduate BA (Hons) Religious Studies
Since graduating, Niall has continued his education. Following an MA in social work, he is about to take up his first role as a social worker in New Zealand, where he will be working among members of the Maori community. His future aspirations are to take this role further and he explains: “My longterm aim is to set up the first Emmaus homeless shelter in New Zealand. It would specialise in helping service users who have a substance addiction, to empower them to create a communitysupport network and become selfreliant, not needing state benefits. Furthermore, I want to eventually study a PhD in indigenous cultural responses to homelessness and drug addiction.” Studying wasn’t always easy for Niall. Yet, despite a tumultuous school life and his teachers advising him not to continue his studies, Niall
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persisted. He credits the University of Cumbria for changing his life.
“The University of Cumbria gave me the confidence, and helped me to achieve educationally and personally beyond any aspirations I (or anyone else) had. University changed my perspective on life and stopped me becoming stuck in an office job I would never have enjoyed. The University of Cumbria helped empower me to realise my potential. “The BA (Hons) Religious Studies team want, and actively encourage, students to reflect upon themselves and develop a clear and concise picture of who they are as a person at their core.”
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BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology Applied Psychology includes all the core areas in psychology: developmental, social, biological, cognitive, research methodologies and individual differences.
Entry requirements
The applied nature of the course means that you can focus on how psychology is used in the real world, to inform policy and practice. This course is ideal for careers in clinical, forensic or educational psychology.
Duration
200 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
C810 Related courses Criminology and Law Page 138
“I genuinely love everything about the course: the content, my fellow students, and honestly the lecturers are amazing.� Natasha Murphy BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
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Criminology and Social Science Page 139
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Dora Lewis BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology graduate
Coming from Annan in Scotland, Dora explains why she decided to study for a degree in applied psychology: “I would like to have a good, well paid career in the future and I know having a degree will help me achieve this goal.” Dora really enjoyed her course:
“I like how every lecturer dedicates so much of their time to helping their students reach their full potential. I felt fully supported by each lecturer during my degree and this definitely helped me achieve the best grades possible.” Explaining the opportunities that she’s been given while studying, Dora goes on to say: “I was able to present at the University of Cumbria’s Applied Psychology Annual Conference. This really helped me improve my skills.
What a great opportunity for students! I was also chairperson of the Psychology Society in my second year. This was a great role to have. It was loads of fun and looks great on my CV.” Dora has also enjoyed the social side to university: “I’ve met some brilliant people who I will definitely keep in touch with. We’ve gone through pretty much everything together for the past three years!” Having recently graduated, Dora explains: “I’ve matured quite a lot during my time at university and I feel ready to enter a profession now.”
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE Criminology and Law This is an exciting, engaging programme designed for those aspiring to a career in the criminal justice and criminal law sectors.
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) —200 points Dip HE—80 points Location
The course offers you the opportunity to study issues of crime and the justice system from a number of disciplinary and philosophical perspectives and to explore these issues within a broad context. Many of the skills you learn on the course enhance your career prospects. Former graduates have entered a variety of careers or postgraduate training courses including social work, the police, youth and community work, probation, and youth offending teams.
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Duration
BA (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time DipHE—two years full-time UCAS code
BA (Hons) —LM31F Dip HE—MM91F Related courses Applied Psychology Page 136 Criminology and Social Science Page 139 Law Page 140 Policing, Investigation and Criminology Page 156
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BA (Hons)/DipHE Criminology and Social Science The applied nature of the course means that you will focus on how social science and criminological approaches are used in the real world, to inform policy and practices, and enhance your understanding of the social world.
Entry requirements
The social science component will consider social relations and social structures and the ways in which they shape our lives, social divisions and inequalities, identity formation and human development. The criminological component explores crime, nature and nurture, the motivations for the treatment of offending behaviour, crime and media, social divisions and crime.
BA (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time DipHE—two years full-time
Our graduates have gone on to careers in social work, teaching, prison and probation work and with the police service.
BA (Hons) —200 points DipHE—80 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Duration
UCAS code
BSc (Hons) —LM39F DipHE—LM3YF Related courses Applied Psychology Page 136 Criminology and Law Page 138 Law Page 140 Policing, Investigation and Criminology Page 156
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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LLB Law Our law degree is ranked within the top 15 law courses in the country*, is fully accredited by the Law Society and Joint Academic Stage Board, and taught by enthusiastic tutors experienced in both academia and legal professional work. You will be trained in client interviewing skills, team-based negotiation and mediation skills, with the opportunity to carry out interviews and negotiations with clients. We place a strong emphasis on building up practical skills alongside the more detailed law modules and our groups are kept small so that we can get to know you and provide you with personal support. *National Student Survey 2012 and 2013.
Over
90%
student satisfaction rating (NSS 2013)
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Ranked in the top 15 for law courses in the UK—Guardian University Guide 2014
Entry requirements
280 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
M100 Related courses Criminology and Law Page 138 Criminology and Social Science Page 139 Policing, Investigation and Criminology Page 156
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
Maryam Kayani LLB Law
Maryam has found great opportunities and a friendly environment on the LLB. “I like the fact that there are small numbers in classes, which is something I was looking for. I also like the way the course was set out at the university and the friendly atmosphere when I attended the open day,” Maryam says. “I very much enjoy the practical nature of the course. For example, we have a module named ‘Lawyer Skills’ in the second year which allows students to act as solicitors in a hypothetical case. The practical nature of the course allows you to put the theory into practice and better prepares students for the real world, I think, which is a unique opportunity which not all universities offer.” In choosing the LLB, Maryam will no doubt achieve her longterm goal of becoming either a practising barrister or solicitor.
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/psychology
She adds: “In the past two years of studying here, I’ve been given so many opportunities. I’ve taken part in national mooting competitions and been able to compete in the finals in one of the competitions which were held in London. We have also gained valuable experience visiting the Crown Court in Carlisle, and Lincoln’s Inn and Middle Temple at the Inns of Court in London.
“My lecturers alerted me to the Middle Temple Access to the Bar Award. I placed an application and was lucky enough to be given the award.” Maryam was selected for this award by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple for Barristers in London, from a large number of students from all over the country. The award allowed her to work for two weeks in a paid pupillage in areas of employment law and civil law.
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BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work If you’re passionate about enabling young people to achieve their potential, this programme provides you with an exciting opportunity to study for a much sought-after professional qualification.
Entry requirements
80 points Location
Lancaster Duration
It will enable you to work in a diverse range of youth and community settings, within statutory and voluntary sectors, including youth services, domestic violence charities, drug and alcohol projects, prisons and young offender institutes.
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
L530 Related courses
You will also complete three varied practical placement opportunities providing you with the perfect platform to begin a career in this field.
Working with Children and Families Page 122 Youth and Community Work (Top-up) Page 143
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (Top-up) This programme is suitable for workers in the field who already have a professional youth work qualification and a diploma or foundation degree in youth and community work.
Entry requirements
This course is ideal if you want to further your personal development, progress your career and top up to a BA (Hons) degree.
Duration
240 credits Location
Lancaster
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
A wide range of teaching methods are employed throughout the programme. They include: formal lectures, seminar activities, debates, research projects, case-study analysis and posters and exhibitions of work.
L53Y Related courses Working with Children and Families Page 122 Youth and Community Work Page 142
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Joint Hons) Dance Performance and Drama Performance This course is especially designed for students wishing to explore contemporary and popular dance techniques, choreography and drama performance.
Entry requirements
We provide opportunities to perform in productions and participate in workshops led by visiting professional practitioners. Our graduates go on to careers as performers in a range of sectors. They range from creating their own touring companies to working in theatre or education and progressing to MA or PGCE study. The transferable skills gained during the course are highly relevant to many careers, such as media and teaching.
Duration
280 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
WW54 Related courses Dance Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 145 Drama Page 146 Drama Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 148 Event Management Page 129 Performing Arts Page 149 Technical Theatre Page 152
Further Information
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90%
student satisfaction rating (NSS 2013)
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0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
BA (Joint Hons) Dance Performance and Musical Theatre Performance If you are passionate about dance techniques, choreography and musical theatre performance, with a special emphasis on singing, then this is the course for you.
Entry requirements
This course prepares you practically for your future career with expert-led workshops and the chance to participate in productions. We are proud of our facilities: we have a main theatre seating up to 180 people and also a studio theatre in-house which seats 80. Classes are conducted in our purposebuilt dance studio complete with mirrors, barre and sprung floor. Rehearsal rooms include three drama studios, two singing rooms and conventional teaching spaces.
Duration
Graduates obtain roles as performers and in a wide variety of sectors including the media and teaching.
Technical Theatre Page 152
280 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
WW53 Related courses Dance Performance and Drama Performance Page 144 Drama Page 146 Drama Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 148 Event Management Page 129 Performing Arts Page 149
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Hons) Drama If you are seeking a very practical degree, exploring drama through performance-based assessments, this is the course for you. Some performance exams are staged at the Dukes Theatre, Lancaster, a professional theatre, where you may also explore a variety of technical, administrative and production roles.
Entry requirements
In years one and two, performances are staged in the Black Box Studio Theatre, our flexible in-house performance venue, allowing you to be well rehearsed for your next career step.
UCAS code
Former students have embarked on careers including television, theatre, theatre in education and stage management.
240 points Location
Lancaster Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time
W400L Related courses Dance Performance and Drama Performance Page 144 Dance Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 145 Drama Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 148 Event Management Page 129 Performing Arts Page 149 Technical Theatre Page 152
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90%
student satisfaction rating (NSS 2013)
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Harry Powell BA (Hons) Drama
Working as an actor is something that Harry is passionate about and he wanted a course that would set him in good stead for his chosen career path. Harry says: “Whilst looking around, a lot of other drama courses had a massive focus on written work while overlooking the performance side. The performance side of acting is what moulds you, so I didn’t want that to be neglected. This course in Lancaster had a big focus on the physical side of drama which I always wanted while still incorporating the academic side.” The course also provided Harry with lots of opportunities to put his newly-learnt skills to the test.
The students perform at The Dukes Theatre in Lancaster, where they can showcase their talents and get a feel for real-life theatre work. Harry says:
“It gives you the chance to see how a real theatre works, behind the scenes and all. The chance to work in that environment just makes you want to work in a professional theatre more and more.”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/drama
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BA (Joint Hons) Drama Performance and Musical Theatre Performance With a special emphasis on singing, this course explores both contemporary and popular drama techniques, and musical theatre performance. You will participate in workshops led by professional practitioners and perform in productions, to help develop your singing and performance technique.
Entry requirements
280 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
After graduation, you can seek roles as a performer in a wide variety of sectors including musical theatre productions, dance productions, the media and teaching.
WW43 Related courses Dance Performance and Drama Performance Page 144 Dance Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 145 Drama Page 146 Event Management Page 129 Performing Arts Page 149 Technical Theatre Page 152
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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BA (Hons) Performing Arts A practically orientated, skills-intensive course that encourages creative exploration and theatre making, within the areas of dance, drama, musical theatre and production design and technology. It includes intensive contributions from visiting professionals. In 2013 we sent over 25 of our students to showcase their skills in London—performing in front of an invited audience of agents, directors, producers and casting agents from the West End and leading film and television companies. As a direct result five of our students have been signed by national agents.
Entry requirements
280 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
W440 Related courses Dance Performance and Drama Performance Page 144 Dance Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 145 Drama Page 146 Drama Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 148 Event Management Page 129 Technical Theatre Page 152
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90%
student satisfaction rating (NSS 2013)
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Peri Mehmet BA (Hons) Performing Arts
Originally from London, Peri chose to study at the University of Cumbria as she knew this was just the right course and place for her after visiting an open day.
“I just knew that this was the right university for me—it was a feeling as soon as I stepped in the building and the staff started telling me about the course. Everyone was welcoming, especially the lecturers.”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/performance
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At the end of her three years at university, Peri says: “I’ve enjoyed everything—the university life, the people I’ve met, the opportunity to do what I love every day and learn so much.” She goes on to say: “I feel I have grown up so much and discovered what I want to do and who I am—I walked in a singer and I’m walking out with the knowledge of all different art forms.”
BA (Hons) Production (Top-up) (with pathways) This is a one-year course for those with a foundation degree, or equivalent, in a live, production-related subject.
Entry requirements
It offers the opportunity to work on a variety of productions to develop academic and professional understanding and practice leading to an honours degree.
Carlisle, Brampton Road
240 credits Location
Duration
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
This course is an excellent preparation for work in small-scale arts organisations in a production or performance capacity. It is also relevant for professional arts practice in local authorities, outreach arts organisations, community and/or voluntary organisations, or arts in hospitals, prisons, schools and with disability groups, as well as arts management.
W493 Related courses Event Management (Top-up) Page 130 Performing Arts Page 149
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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FdA Technical Theatre A practical degree for people passionate about all aspects of stage management. You will be working on a variety of live productions, often with professional directors, choreographers and musicians, and you will have access to our Stanwix Theatre with a 180-seat main house and a small 80-seat studio theatre. These venues host around 90 staff and student-led productions a year. Our graduates go on to work within the fringe, repertory theatre companies and small-scale producing companies. Roles in other creative industries include event management, musical performance, or work in film and TV are also career opportunities.
Entry requirements
100 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road Duration
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
W450 Related courses Dance Performance and Drama Performance Page 144 Dance Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 145 Drama Page 146 Drama Performance and Musical Theatre Performance Page 148 Event Management Page 129
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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Helen Statham FdA Performance, Festivals and Events (now known as Event Management) Continuing to BA (Hons) Event Management
Helen started her career as a dental nurse, then decided that she would like to return to education to kickstart a new direction in life. Helen’s husband runs his own company which has strong connections to the events industry which intrigued Helen.
“The more I read about events the more I realised it was a versatile industry with so many different career options. Although it’s possible to work in events without a degree, an event management qualification gives you a lot more opportunities and the chance of faster career progression. “The University of Cumbria has a great reputation with a lot of links to local and national businesses, which are especially relevant to events.
I knew that studying here would help me to make valuable contacts as well as learning from experienced people currently working in the events industry,” Helen says. The university prides itself on the employability of its students and Helen confirms this: “This course has standout links with the event industry. Not only are there incredibly successful event-management and marketing professionals teaching the course, but the work-experience roles students have undertaken demonstrate the huge variety of contacts the course has. There really is something for everyone!”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/performance
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FdSc Criminal Justice Studies This course will give you an understanding of the work involved within the wider criminal justice sector.
Entry requirements
Areas studied include the criminal justice process from the victim to the offender, covering academic and practical areas from criminology, sociology, psychology and law.
Carlisle, Fusehill Street
80 points Location
Duration
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
You will develop key skills in analytical problem solving, critical judgement and communication to equip you with the knowledge to approach or enhance a variety of careers.
L436 Related courses Criminology and Social Science Page 139 Policing Page 155
This course has a strong focus on employability, and you will spend time in the workplace observing and researching a diverse range of issues facing the criminal justice practitioner.
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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FdSc Policing This course has been ‘Approved’ by the College of Policing as meeting the national pre-join qualification standards. If you aspire to join the police, then this is the course for you.
Entry requirements
On completion you will also be awarded a Certificate of Knowledge in Policing (CKP) equivalent qualification which is recognised by forces in England and Wales as an approved qualification for pre-join into the police service.
Duration
You will also undertake a placement to take on the role of special constable or undertake a research based project. Successful completion of the programme allows you to progress on to a range of BSc Hons degrees including the BSc Professional Policing Top-up.
Related courses
80 points Location
Carlisle, Brampton Road
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
L435
Professional Policing (Top-up)* Page 159
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
“ The course gives us the knowledge and more importantly the work experience.” Harry Lynn, FdSc Policing
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BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Policing, Investigation and Criminology This challenging programme equips you with a range of academic, research, analytical and problem-solving skills. It will provide you with a strong academic base to meet the increasing demand for graduates within statutory criminal justice agencies such as the police, HM Revenue and Customs, the Serious Organised Crime Agency, and the probation and prison services.
Entry requirements
BSc (Hons) —200 points DipHE—80 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Duration
BSc (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time DipHE—two years full-time UCAS code
BSc (Hons) —LM49 DipHE—112M Related courses Policing Page 155
“The lecturers and course leader are passionate about their subject with very rich experiences and they are very supportive.”
Criminology and Social Science Page 139
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Marina Mitzeva BSc (Hons) Policing, Investigation and Criminology For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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Josh Conley BSc (Hons) Policing, Investigation and Criminology
Josh has always been interested in policing and how the criminal justice system works and this course was perfect for him—the welcome he received after visiting the university reinforced his wish to study there too. “The university just stood out when I came for an open day—I just knew that I wanted to go to the university as it’s friendly and personal,” Josh says. Once he started, he realised just how helpful the staff are and that not only do they go the extra mile to make the course interesting but they offer great support too.
“It is always interesting and you learn something new every day. We have had guest lecturers come in and we have had volunteering days so that we know about the volunteering opportunities around Carlisle and Cumbria. The staff are always around if you need to talk to them—you can just pop round to their office.”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/policing
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FdSc Policing Studies (with pathways) This course has been developed by us in partnership with Cumbria Constabulary, other forces and the National College of Policing. It provides the opportunity for police officers and staff to obtain a recognised, transferable academic qualification.
Entry requirements
Please see website Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street London Duration
You choose your options to match your professional development requirements and learn online with supporting campus workshops. The pathways are: Policing Studies, Leadership and Management, and Criminal Investigation.
two to four years part-time
Successful completion can lead to the opportunity for continuing professional development. We offer a number of entry routes to the programme. Please see our website for more information.
Further Information
UCAS code
N/A Related courses Policing Page 155 Professional Policing (Top-up) Page 159
0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Please note: to be eligible to apply for this programme you will have either previously studied the University Award in Policing Knowledge with the University of Cumbria or will be a serving police officer.
Apply through our website
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BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (Top-up)* This course complements your professional policing development in specialist fields, and is for officers who want to specialise and gain promotion. You choose your options to match your professional development requirements and learn online with supporting campus workshops.
Entry requirements
240 credits Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street London Duration
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
Options include Managing change, Managing an investigation, Leading people and teams, Managing critical incidents and Contemporary issues in policing.
8D62 Related courses Policing Studies Page 158
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
Courses marked * are subject to validation. Validation is the process by which we establish the academic standard and quality of our courses. See page 49 for details.
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BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science (with or without placement) This is an innovative, exciting course that provides a thorough grounding in the core disciplines of conservation biology, addressing conservation from the animal towards the landscape scale.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
Studying in the heart of the Lake District National Park with its diversity of iconic wildlife provides exciting opportunities to put your new found knowledge into practice. You have the opportunity to take an optional one-year work placement. Graduates have embarked on a range of careers including conservation officers, wildlife officers and conservation specialists.
Placement available
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three to four years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
D327—without placement D390—with placement Related courses Conservation Biology Page 163
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
Above: Photography by Ryan Deal.
Hannah Cross Graduate BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science
From the age of five, Hannah knew she wanted to work with animals and now she is realising her dream. Hannah is currently working towards her PhD. Her dissertation work for her undergraduate degree took Hannah to Norway, where she carried out research with lecturer Frank Rosell and his beaver team. After university, she returned to the country for a field season studying the Eurasian beaver, and then volunteered in Colorado in the Rockies working with Yellow-bellied marmots and in Australia with bottlenose dolphins. Hannah returned to Norway to continue her MSc and PhD study.
She credits gaining the experience, help and support at the University of Cumbria for her successes and says:
“It is impossible to do a PhD without a degree and studying at Cumbria gave me the skills to achieve this. For me to learn, I need a lot of one-on-one teaching and as the lecturers’ doors were always open, I could have this at Cumbria. Talking to friends who were enrolled at other universities it appears that this is not always the case!”
For more information visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/conservation
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BSc (Hons) Applied Science (Top-up) The course provides a solid grounding in contemporary scientific disciplines, while offering you the opportunity to develop greater strengths in a specialised field according to your interests or career aspirations. It will particularly appeal to anyone with an HND or foundation degree in applied science or related area.
Entry requirements
The course will develop your knowledge and skills in the key areas of biology, chemistry and physics, and develops your understanding of how science and technology are put to use in a wide range of settings. The broad outlook of the course ensures you will be able to use your qualification in a wide range of careers.
UCAS code
FdSc/FdA/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
one year full-time two years part-time
FCG0 Related courses Forensic Science Page 164 Forensic Science (Top-up) Page 166
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology (with or without placement) This degree examines the theory and practice of conservation biology by studying ecology, threats to biodiversity, landscape ecology, geographic information systems (GIS), wildlife management and conservation policy.
Entry requirements
240 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
Our campus is ideally placed, with easy access to Cumbria’s extensive natural habitats, biodiversity and internationally important coastal sites. You will learn actively, often on location, undertaking real-world assignments that build skills that employers want. Studying conservation biology in the heart of the Lake District allows you to get handson experience with conservation in a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. It’s the best way to learn.
Placement available
three to four years full-time six years part-time UCAS code
C150—without placement C151—with placement Related courses Animal Conservation Science Page 160 Woodland Ecology and Conservation Page 100
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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FdSc Forensic Science Forensic science tests the evidence at the scene of the crime. Ensuring authenticity, we leave traces of crimes for you to investigate at our crime house. Using techniques like fingerprinting and DNA profiling, you collect evidence for analysis and identify it in the laboratory. This course will teach you the logistical process of gathering evidence at a crime scene through to its laboratory analysis. This practical grounding prepares you for a career as a CSI or forensic analyst, or in a related area of science. You can also opt to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Top-up.
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Entry requirements
80 points Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
F411 Related courses Forensic Science (Top-up) Page 166
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
BSc (Hons) Forensic and Investigative Science Taught at our newly-redeveloped Ambleside campus and designed to take full advantage of our position in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this course covers the traditional areas of forensic science, as well as more specialised areas such as wildlife and environmental crime. With a strong focus on scientific investigation, you will develop the knowledge and skills that employers are seeking, and prepare for a career as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), forensic analyst or for other roles in the wider scientific field.
Entry requirements
260 points Location
Ambleside, The Lake District Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
8T55A Related courses Forensic Science (Top-up) Page 166
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (Top-up) This course allows you to take your Forensic Science FdSc to the next level. You have the opportunity to challenge yourself and study a full range of forensic applications in depth. As a graduate in forensic science, you will be ideally qualified to pursue a career in this field, or upskill your present role. Your experience and skills will also be directly relevant to other scientific organisations— many graduates from the course are working in related areas, such as within the NHS or as chemical analysts. We also give a lot of emphasis to the development of transferable skills, which prepares you for work in a variety of other scientific organisations.
Entry requirements
FdSc/HND or equivalent 240 credits Location
Ambleside, the Lake District Duration
one year full-time two years part-time UCAS code
F410 Related courses Forensic Science Page 164
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE Exercise, Physical Activity and Health The increasingly strong alliance between sport and health sectors is at the heart of this highly vocational degree.
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) —240–280 points Dip HE—80 points Location
It combines varied and exciting academic content with the acquisition of a range of key employable skills through a mix of community engagement projects, including organising sport events, school sports sessions, and assisting local sport or health development teams. It opens up multiple career routes, including health promotion, sport development, facility management, event management and roles within the youth and community sector.
Lancaster Duration
BA (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time Dip HE—two years full-time UCAS code
BA (Hons) —C601 Dip HE—C607 Related courses Sports Coaching and Development Page 170 Physical Education Page 169 Sport Coaching and Development Page 172 Sport and Exercise Science Page 173 Sport Rehabilitation Page 174 Sports Massage Therapy Page 175
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE Physical Education This course will help you discover the deeper philosophies of what physical education really is, including the creative approaches used when teaching physical activities to inspire youngsters through their own physical development.
Entry requirements
You will cover topics such as contemporary issues in sport and PE, the basis of human movement, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and related psychological factors.
Duration
BA (Hons) —240–280 points Dip HE—80 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street
BA (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time Dip HE—two years full-time UCAS code
The course includes a placement opportunity. Coaching, sport development and teaching are just some of the careers this course can lead to.
BA (Hons) —XCC6 Dip HE—XC36 Related courses Sports Coaching and Development Page 170 Exercise, Physical Activity and Health Page 168 Sport Coaching and Development Page 172 Sport and Exercise Science Page 173 Sport Rehabilitation Page 174
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BA (Hons)/Dip HE Sports Coaching and Development If you are interested in helping people achieve and develop both through and in sport, then this Lancaster-based course is for you. You will explore a variety of sports such as team games, net games and outdoor education. In addition, topics such as community development through sport, strength and conditioning coaching will be explored. You also have options to study areas such as performance analysis and nutrition.
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) —240–280 points Dip HE—80 points Location
Lancaster Duration
BA (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time Dip HE—two years full-time UCAS code
Graduates have gained employment and recognition as coaches, teachers and sport development officers. Other potential careers include fitness consultancy, personal training and working for sport governing bodies.
BA (Hons) —C604 Dip HE—CX61 Related courses Physical Education Page 169 Sport Coaching and Development Page 172 Sport and Exercise Science Page 173 Exercise, Physical Activity and Health Page 168
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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FdA Sport Coaching and Development If you have a keen interest in coaching, and want to learn more and develop your practical coaching ability, then this Carlislebased course is for you. The combination of academic study, practical skills and vocational experience is invaluable. You will coach on placements in both years, offering an ideal opportunity to identify and impress potential employers. The opportunities to work towards national governing body coaching qualifications and awards will enhance your employability.
Entry requirements
80 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Duration
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
CX6D Related courses Sports Coaching and Development Page 170 Physical Education Page 169 Sport and Exercise Science Page 173
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress onto a relevant honours degree.
Sport Rehabilitation Page 174 Sports Massage Therapy Page 175
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Sport and Exercise Science Further your understanding of what makes an athlete the best, or why physical activity is so important to health, by choosing this degree. Physiology, biomechanics, psychology, nutrition and exercise testing and prescription are just some of the modules you will undertake.
Entry requirements
BSc (Hons) —260–280 points Dip HE—80 points Location
Lancaster Duration
Practical and vocational skills will be developed in weekly laboratory sessions and during your work placement. Exciting career routes include elite athlete support, exercise referral and health promotion.
BSc (Hons) —three years full-time, four to six years part-time Dip HE—two years full-time
“ I chose to study sport and exercise science as the modules allowed me to develop a wide range of skills that I knew employers would be looking for.”
Related courses
Hollie Jones BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science graduate
Over
90%
student satisfaction rating (NSS 2013)
UCAS code
BSc (Hons) —C600 Dip HE—C609
Sports Coaching and Development Page 170 Physical Education Page 169 Sport Rehabilitation Page 174 Sports Massage Therapy Page 175
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation This course equips you to focus on work in the field of sport and exercise-based injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. You will specialise in musculoskeletal management, exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness. You’ll gain vocational experience by applying your knowledge in real-life situations on placement. Successful graduates from this programme may be eligible to join the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) as full graduate members. This can lead to employment in GP referral programmes, therapeutic work with sports clubs, teams and individual performers, or in consultancy.
Entry requirements
240–280 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Duration
three years full-time four to six years part-time UCAS code
CB69 Related courses Sports Coaching and Development Page 170 Physical Education Page 169 Sport and Exercise Science Page 173 Sports Massage Therapy Page 175
Further Information 0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries
For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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FdSc Sports Massage Therapy This course will provide you with knowledge of the principles of sports massage therapy and how to practise it in a commercial setting. It prepares you for a career in the growing sports sector and lets you apply your new knowledge to real-life situations on placements. You will be taught specific sports massage therapy techniques related to the management of injuries and optimising sports performance.
Entry requirements
After successful completion of this course, you can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation course.
Related courses
100 points Location
Carlisle, Fusehill Street Duration
two years full-time four years part-time UCAS code
CB63
Sports Coaching and Development Page 170 Exercise, Physical Activity and Health Page 168 Physical Education Page 169 Sport Coaching and Development Page 172 Sport and Exercise Science Page 173 Sport Rehabilitation Page 174
Further Information
Over
90%
student satisfaction rating (NSS 2013)
0845 6061144 enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries For more information on your course visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses
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Dan Asante FdSc Sports Massage Therapy
Coming from North London, Dan Asante has always enjoyed sport. He explains: “Sport is what I enjoy doing, so I decided to study sports massage therapy.” Talking about his experience so far, Dan explains his favourite elements of the course: “We do a lot of practical work and working in groups, which includes providing real clients with sport massages. My work placement has been great and the opportunity to set up a sports injury clinic has been an excellent experience. I have also really enjoyed making friends and learning something new every day.”
Dan explains that he has received excellent support from university staff:
“During my exam preparations two members of staff took days off their holiday to assist me and ensure that I passed my exam — I’m still very grateful.” Overall Dan describes his university experience as “life-changing.”
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Course directory Entry requirements Making your application Course key
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Index
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More learning opportunities The small print Open days
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London
Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
Energus, Workington
Lancaster
Carlisle, Fusehill Street
Carlisle, Brampton Road
Both full-time and part-time study available unless otherwise stated
Ambleside
Full-time only Part-time only Distance Learning
Mode of study
Course directory
Business School BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Final year award)
50
BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Business Entrepreneurship and computing Innovations
51
BA (Hons)/Dip HE Business Management and E-Commerce
52
BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Business Management, Finance and Accounting
53
BSc (Hons) Computing and IT (Final year award)
54
BA (Hons)/Dip HE International Business Management
55
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Final year award)
56
BA (Hons) International Marketing Management (Final year award)
57
BA (Hons)/Dip HE Retail Marketing Management
58
Creative Arts BA (Hons) Adventure Media
60
FdA Art of Games Design
61
BA (Hons) Games Design*
62
BA (Hons) Digital Arts (Top-up)
64
BA (Hons) Film and Television Production
66
BA (Hons) Film and Television Production (Year 0)
68
BA (Hons) Fine Art
69
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Year 0)
71
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
72
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Year 0)
74
BA (Hons) Illustration
75
BA (Hons) Illustration (Year 0)
77
BA (Hons) Photography
78
BA (Hons) Photography (Year 0)
79
BA (Hons) Wildlife Media
81
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London
Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
Energus, Workington
Lancaster
Carlisle, Fusehill Street
Carlisle, Brampton Road
Ambleside
Both full-time and part-time study available unless otherwise stated
Mode of study
Full-time only Part-time only Distance Learning
Education FdA Bridge to BA QTS
84
Early Years Education with QTS (3-7 year olds)
85
BA (Hons)/Dip HE Education Studies*
86
BA (Hons) Primary Education with Special Education Needs with QTS (5-11 year olds)
87
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
88
FdA Teaching and Learning Support
89
Forestry and Outdoor FDSc Forestry
92
BSc (Hons) Forestry (Top-up)
93
BSc (Hons) Forest Management (with or without placement)
94
FdA Outdoor Education
96
BA (Hons) Outdoor Education (Top-up)
97
BSc (Hons)/BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership
98
BSc (Hons)/BA (Hons) Outdoor Studies
99
BSc (Hons) Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with or without placement)
100
Health and Social Care Dip HE Counselling
104
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (with pathways)
105
BSc (Hons) Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Top-up)
106
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
109
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
110
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child)
111
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disability)
112
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
113
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Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
Energus, Workington
Lancaster
Carlisle, Fusehill Street
Carlisle, Brampton Road
Both full-time and part-time study available unless otherwise stated
Ambleside
Full-time only Part-time only Distance Learning
Mode of study
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Health and Social Care (contd) BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
114
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
115
BSc (Hons) Practice Development (Top-up)
116
FdSc Radiation Protection
118
BSc (Hons) Radiation Protection (Top-up)
119
BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic)
120
BA (Hons) Social Work
121
BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families: (Children, Young People and Family Studies or Early Childhood Studies)
122
BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families (Top-up)*
123
BA (Hons) Working with Older Adults*
124
Humanities BA (Hons)/Dip HE English
126
BA (Joint Honours)/Dip HE English and Creative Writing
128
FdA Event Management
129
BA (Hons) Event Management (Top-up)
130
BA (Hons) Journalism
131
BA (Hons) Mass Communications (Top-up)
133
BA (Hons)/Dip HE Religious Studies
134
Law and Social Sciences BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
136
BA (Hons)/Dip HE Criminology and Law
138
BA (Hons)/DipHE Criminology and Social Science
139
LLB Law
140
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
142
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (Top-up)
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Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
Energus, Workington
Lancaster
Carlisle, Fusehill Street
Carlisle, Brampton Road
Ambleside
Both full-time and part-time study available unless otherwise stated
Mode of study
Full-time only Part-time only Distance Learning
Performance BA (Joint Hons) Dance Performance and Drama Performance
144
BA (Joint Hons) Dance Performance and Musical Theatre Performance
145
BA (Hons) Drama
146
BA (Joint Hons) Drama Performance and Musical Theatre Performance
148
BA (Hons) Performing Arts
149
BA (Hons) Production (Top-up) (with pathways)
151
FdA Technical Theatre
152
Policing FdSC Criminal Justice Studies
154
FdSc Policing
155
BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Policing, Investigation and Criminology
156
FdSc Policing Studies (with pathways)
158
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing Top-up
159
Science and Engineering BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science (with or without placement)
160
BSc (Hons) Applied Science (Top-up)
162
BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology (with or without placement)
163
FdSc Forensic Science
164
BSc (Hons) Forensic and Investigative Science
165
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (Top-up)
166
Sport BA (Hons)/Dip HE Exercise, Physical Activity and Health
168
BA (Hons)/Dip HE Physical Education
169
BA (Hons)/Dip HE Sports Coaching and Development
170
FdA Sport Coaching and Development
172
BSc (Hons)/Dip HE Sport and Exercise Science
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BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
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FdSc Sports Massage Therapy
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Entry requirements We consider all aspects of your application, not simply your qualifications and grades. We consider your personal statement, reference and any relevant experience as well as your academic background and performance.
The UCAS points quoted for each course are explained in the UCAS tariff table on the opposite page or at www.ucas.com Please note that there may be additional, specific entry requirements for your individual course. You must check the relevant course page on our website for full details: www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses For professional courses such as teaching or healthcare you’ll be required to attend for an interview. Similarly, applicants for art and performance-based courses are invited to provide a portfolio of work or to prepare for an interview/audition/workshop as appropriate. Some courses allow you to submit an ePortfolio. BA/BSc/LLB (Hons) General entry requirements are that you need to be able to demonstrate evidence of ability in written English (for some courses this is by achieving grade C at GCSE) and one or more of the level 3 qualifications set out in the UCAS points tables on the opposite page.
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The qualification entry requirements listed below are some of the most common, but this list is not exhaustive. Please contact us if you are unsure. A levels (A2) A minimum of two or three A levels depending on the course criteria. All A-level subjects are acceptable, including General Studies. AS levels (Advanced Subsidiary) Offers will be framed in terms of your overall achievement at the end of Year 13. For most courses, additional AS subjects or three-unit Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) may be allowed to count towards your total tariff points. BTEC A minimum of Diploma/Extended Diploma is required, depending on the course criteria. NVQ Level 3 If you offer NVQ Level 3, your application will be considered and you may be asked to complete supplementary work. Irish Leaving Certificate A minimum of four Higher/Honours grade passes is required. International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate A minimum score of 24 points is necessary in the International Baccalaureate and a minimum score of 60 per cent in the European Baccalaureate. Higher entry levels may be set for some courses. Access to HE Diploma A pass in a relevant Access to HE Diploma course is acceptable, though level 3 grades in specific subjects may be stipulated within some courses. Cambridge Pre-U Diploma We will accept this in combination with another level 3 qualification.
UCAS Points GCE A-Level and AVCE A* = 140 A = 120 B = 100
C = 80 D = 60 E = 40
GCE and AVCE Double award A* A* = 280 A* A = 260 AA = 240 AB = 220 BB = 200 BC = 180
CC = 160 CD = 140 DD = 120 DE = 100 EE = 80
BTEC Diploma DDD = 360 DDM = 320 DMM = 280 MMM = 240
MMP = 200 MPP = 160 PPP = 120
For a full list of BTEC points go to ucas.com/students
For more information on UCAS codes, please visit www.ucas.com/students
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Progression/Advanced Diploma We will accept all lines of learning of the Progression/Advanced Diploma for entry depending on course-specific criteria. Entry to second/third year by Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) We will consider applicants who have successfully completed an HNC/HND, foundation degree or equivalent relevant course with a minimum of 120 level 4 credits and 120 level 5 credits at another higher education institution. You will be asked to provide evidence of your previous study to determine suitability for admission. Applicants with extensive, relevant experience may also apply; please see our website for further details: www.cumbria.ac.uk/howtoapply Foundation degree/Diploma in HE You are normally expected to have at least four GCSE passes at grade C or equivalent and to have one pass at A2 or equivalent. We will accept relevant NVQ level 3 qualifications. Check the course pages on our website for further information. Year 0 Some of our undergraduate art and design courses offer a Year 0 option, which is a four-year full-time course. This first year (year 0) develops and extends your study skills in preparation for the next three years of degree-level study. See course-specific criteria on our website for further information. Pre-entry experience Many of our professional courses expect you to have tested your motivation and commitment by having some experience in your intended
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career through paid or voluntary work, or by at least having visited a relevant department and spoken to professionals. You need to check the individual subject entry on our website and to reflect your motivation and commitment in your personal statement. Health/DBS clearances In addition to academic entry requirements, if you are accepted onto any course involving a placement (for example, teaching and health/social care) you will need a satisfactory occupational health clearance and/or Disclosure and Barring Service background clearance prior to registration. There is normally a charge for completing the DBS disclosure procedure. You will also be subject to any other national professional requirement introduced prior to your admission. Applicants whose first language is not English Applying for undergraduate courses requires a minimum level of IELTS 6.0–7.0 or equivalent unless otherwise specified. For details on English language qualifications we accept, please email intadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Please see course details for specific score required. Please note—you must be able to provide, prior to registration, evidence of all the qualifications you list on your application form. All certificates must be supplied no later than 31 August prior to starting your course in September.
Making your application Full-time courses Apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), between 1 September 2014 and 15 January 2015; they will send your application on to us. Applications submitted after this date will be considered late and the course you have applied for might be full by this time; however, we will consider you for alternative suitable courses. Their website (www.ucas.com) provides all the information you need about universities, courses, locations, entry requirements and financial support. You are allowed to select up to five course choices; the UCAS application fee is £12.00 for a single choice and £23.00 for two to five choices. (Fees correct at time of print.) You need to use the correct UCAS campus and course codes as not all courses are offered at every campus. You will be asked for the following information when you apply online: • institution code name: UoC • institution code: C99 • campus location: A Ambleside B Brampton Road, Carlisle E University of Cumbria at Energus, Workington F Fusehill Street, Carlisle L Lancaster T University of Cumbria in London Y University of Cumbria at Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
Part-time courses Applications should be made online directly to the university—visit our website or contact enquirycentre@cumbria. ac.uk for details and guidance. There is no official closing date but we would encourage you to apply as early as possible, as many courses are competitive. What makes a good application? We consider all aspects of your application, not simply your qualifications and grades. We look at your academic background and performance, relevant experience (particularly for professional courses where some voluntary or paid experience is required) and your reference. Above all, we look for motivation, commitment and potential—evidence that you can benefit from study at higher education level. Make sure you include • Relevant qualifications/evidence of ability: check our website for the specific entry requirements required for each course. Tell us your previous academic results and your projected grades. • A supportive reference, from an employer or your school or college. • A good personal statement. Explain clearly what attracts you to the course and tell us about your wider interests and experience. If you are applying for a course that incorporates professional training and placements you should include any relevant experience or visits you have made in the workplace. Highlight your individual strengths and qualities, personal skills, capacity for teamwork, contribution to the community and your enterprise, originality and determination. Select some activities which bring out these qualities.
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What next? When we receive your application, we will send you an acknowledgement and if you are successful at this stage you will get either—an offer (with an invitation to visit the campus to which you have applied), or—an invitation to interview on a particular date. If we are not able to offer you a place on your chosen course we will usually try to offer you a place on a similar course and will contact you to discuss this. Alternatively, if we think you are suitable, but cannot offer you a place on your preferred campus because of the level of competition, we will offer you a place at another campus if one is available. And if I accept? The admissions team will contact you and send further information from February onwards about accommodation, and from May/June onwards about preparing to join the university. If you have any other queries, please telephone the admissions offices for information and advice on 0845 6061144. Deferred entry We welcome applications for deferred entry on some courses. If you have specific plans during your year out, indicate these on your personal statement as they may be relevant to your course and could enhance your application. International students Applications for full-time undergraduate study are made through UCAS. Please see the international pages of our website for full details of our entry requirements (including English-language skills) as well as contacts for advice and support.
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From March 2009 the UK Border Agency introduced a Points-Based Immigration System (PBS) for students coming to the UK from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Students entering higher education will need to obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) plus finance confirmation to obtain a Tier 4 student visa. UK education providers are licensed by the UK Border Agency. When students apply for their visa (or entry clearance) they will need a valid Certificate of Acceptance of Studies from the university. Please note the CAS is not a guarantee that the visa will be issued. See the following websites for further details: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ studyingintheuk www.ukcisa.org.uk Equality and diversity We are committed to creating a positive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and is supported in the development of their careers and studies. We aim to create a culture that supports equality, diversity and inclusion. We are all part of the university and contribute towards the culture through our actions and words. We aim to address any barriers to inequality in our systems, policies and decision making, as well as in our behaviour and ways of working. Equality, diversity and inclusion encompass the key institutional aim of widening participation.
Course key We aim to treat all staff and students equally irrespective of gender, gender identity or re-assignment, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status/civil partnership, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, family responsibility, union or association membership, political outlook or religion or belief (or a lack of belief). If you have additional support needs please make us aware of these at the earliest possible opportunity. If you have a disability or specific learning disability and require additional support please contact enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk Note—there may be additional, specific entry requirements for some courses. You must check the relevant course page on our website for full details www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses On rare occasions a UCAS course code may change after this publication has gone to print. Before completing your application form, visit the UCAS website to verify your course code.
Honours degrees Honours degrees involve three, or in some cases four, years of study, or longer if studied part-time. Check the individual course pages for entry requirements. BA (Hons) —Bachelor of Arts BSc (Hons) —Bachelor of Science CertHE The award you receive if you successfully complete the first year of a degree and leave at that point. Some courses are offered as CertHE. DipHE The award you receive if you successfully complete the first two years of a degree and leave at that point. Some courses are offered as DipHE. Foundation degrees Foundation degrees are degree-level qualifications, designed with the input of employers, and combine academic study with workplace learning. They can be completed in two years of full-time study. Part-time options are also available. FdA—Foundation Art FdSc—Foundation Science Top-up/Final year award If you have already completed a foundation degree or HND, these courses give you the opportunity to gain a full honours degree with just a further year of fulltime study. You can also study part-time if you prefer. QTS Qualified Teacher Status means you are qualified to teach in a school in England and Wales. Placement and Sandwich These degree courses offer a placement or sandwich year with an employer that allows you to use your knowledge in a real career environment. Points The recommended UCAS tariff point score you need to achieve to be considered for a place on your course.
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Academic skills.................. 47 Accommodation................ 24 Accounting....................50, 53 Adventure Media............... 60 Ambleside..................... 16, 27 Animal Conservation........ 160 Applications..................... 185 Applied Psychology.......... 136 Applied Science................ 162
B
Barrow-in-Furness.............. 18 Biology............................. 163 Business.............................. 51 Business Entrepreneurship................ 51 Business Management....... 52, 53, 55, 56
C
Careers............................... 41 Carlisle.......................... 12, 25 Chaplaincy......................... 47 Childhood Studies............ 122 Children...................... 122, 123 Coaching..................... 170, 172 Communications.............. 133 Community................ 142, 143 Computing and IT.............. 54 Computing Innovations...... 51 Conservation.............. 160, 163 Counselling....................... 104 Creative Writing............... 128 Criminal Justice................. 154 Criminology........... 138, 139, 156 188 / www.cumbria.ac.uk
D
Dance......................... 144, 145 Design.................. 61, 62, 72, 74 Digital Arts........................ 64 Disability............................ 48 Drama...................144, 146, 148
E
Early Years......................... 85 E-Commerce...................... 52 Education................ 84, 85, 86, ............................87, 88, 96, 97 Education Studies.............. 86 Employability..................... 38 English........................ 126, 128 Entry requirements........... 182 Event Management.....129, 130 Exercise.......................168, 173
F
Family Studies............. 122, 123 Fees................................... 44 Film.............................. 66, 68 Finance..........................50, 53 Fine Art......................... 69, 71 Forensic Science....164, 165, 166 Forestry.................... 92, 93, 94
G
Games Design............... 61, 62 Graphic Design.............. 72, 74
H
Health................... 106, 116, 168 Healthcare........................ 105
I
Illustration..................... 75, 77 International...................... 35 Investigation..................... 156
J
Journalism......................... 131
K
Kendal Calling................... 42
L
Lake District....................... 22 Lancaster....................... 14, 26 Law............................ 138, 140 Leadership................... 98, 106 Learning Disability............. 112 Learning Support............... 89 Locations............................ 10 London.......................... 18, 27
M
Management......... 106, 129, 130 Marketing Management................. 57, 58 Massage Therapy.............. 175 Media............................ 60, 81 Mental Health................... 113 Midwifery......................... 109 Musical Theatre.......... 145, 148
N
Nursing............... 110, 111, 112, 113
O
Occupational Therapy........ 114 Open days........................ 192 Our history.......................... 8 Outdoor.............. 96, 97, 98, 99
P
Performance..........144, 145, 148 Performing Arts................ 149 Photography.................. 78, 79 Physical Activity................ 168 Physical Education............ 169 Physiotherapy.................... 115 Placement.......................... 36 Placements........................ 38 Policing............ 155, 156, 158, 159 Practice Development........ 116 Primary Education.......... 87, 88 Production......................... 151 Psychology....................... 136
Q
Quality................................. 4
R
Radiation Protection.....118, 119 Radiography..................... 120 Rehabilitation................... 174 Religious Studies............... 134 Retail................................. 58
S
Social Science................... 139 Social Work....................... 121 SpLD support..................... 48 Sport............... 172, 173, 174, 175 Students’ Union............ 32, 48 Study abroad..................... 38 Support............................. 46
T
Teaching............................ 89 Technical Theatre.............. 152 Television Production.... 66, 68 Theatre.................. 145, 148, 152
U
UCAS Points..................... 183 UCSU................................ 30
V
Volunteering....................... 41
W
Wellbeing.......................... 46 Wildlife Media.................... 81 Woodland Conservation... 100 Workington........................ 18 Working with Children and Families..... 122, 123, 124, 180
Y
Young People................... 122 Youth and Community Work....... 142, 143
Science........... 105, 160, 162, 164, ............................. 165, 166, 173 Services............................. 46
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Carlisle College www.carlisle.ac.uk We are proud to be working with a number of partner institutions. Details of their course provision can be found on their websites:
Furness College www.furness.ac.uk
Askham Bryan College www.askham-bryan.ac.uk
Kendal College www.kendal.ac.uk
Belfast Bible College www.belfastbiblecollege.com
Lakes College West Cumbria www.lcwc.ac.uk
Blackburn College www.blackburn.ac.uk
Robert Kennedy College www.college.ch
Doncaster College www.don.ac.uk
South Thames College, London www.south-thames.ac.uk
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THANKS TO OUR COVER STUDENTS Hayley Dack Dip HE Criminology and Social Sciences Tiffany Lau BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS Eleazer Ezekiel Dip HE Physical Education Ben Sibanda BSc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation Challon Smith BSc (Hons) Policing, Investigation and Criminology Jennifer Sproat BA (Hons) Graphic Design
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