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Located in the West Midlands, Worcester is right next to Birmingham, one of England’s major cities. If you choose to study at the University of Worcester, you’ll be living here and studying at one of the university’s four campuses in and around the city. If you’re not sure what to expect from student life in Worcester, then you’re in luck. We’ve put together a list of reasons why you’ll love living and studying here!
1. Educational opportunities
The University of Worcester offers a wide range of undergraduate courses across loads of different subject areas, so there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a foundation year, a year in industry, year abroad, or standard three-year programme, you’ll find it all here.
2. Career prospects
Worcester has a strong job market in its own right, but it’s also so close to Birmingham that once you’ve graduated you could easily opt to live in Worcester and commute into Birmingham, benefitting from the comparatively lower rent and cost of living in Worcester while tapping into Birmingham’s rich job market.
3. Vibrant student and night life
Thanks to the large student population in the city, you’ll find lots of events catering to students. As you’d expect, this definitely includes plenty of nightlife to explore. From bars and pubs to clubs with DJs, you’ll find it all. There’s also plenty of student discounts and deals available in establishments across the city to take advantage of.
4. Cultural and artistic hub
Throughout the year you’ll find plenty of events such as celebrations, festivals and live music performances. All of these offer great ways to get involved in the artistic and cultural scene happening in the city, but there’s more! The city also has ways to get involved which are open year-round, including theatres and art galleries.
5. Low cost of living
Compared to many of the UK’s major cities, Worcester has a relatively affordable cost of living, which is mostly reflected in rent. It’s far cheaper than renting in London, and also considerably cheaper than renting in nearby Birmingham. This means your student loan will stretch further, which means more money for shopping and socialising.
6. Transport connections
From Worcester, you’ll easily be able to get trains to major cities in England including London and Birmingham. You’re also not far from Birmingham International Airport, which flies to a range of destinations across Europe and further afield. Whether it’s a holiday, a day trip or a weekend back home, you’ll easily be able to get across the world from Worcester.
7. Historic city
The city dates back over 2000 years, and you can find plenty of remnants of this, from the cathedral to the remnants of Worcester Castle. Historically, the city was on an important trade route, and it was also a wool town, and used to be famous for glove-making. You’ll find relics of this history around the city.
8. UK’s longest river
The UK’s longest river, the River Severn, runs through the city. The Cathedral stands by the river, creating an impressive and beautiful view. The river also provides a lovely, scenic walking path – and who knows what aquatic life you might spot on a wander along the river?
9. Green spaces
The university and the local council are both committed to sustainability, which means there’s a real investment in the outdoor spaces happening across the city. If it’s a park to spend a sunny afternoon in that you’re looking for, why not check out Cripplegate Park or Fort Royal Park, both within easy walking distance of the University of Worcester’s three main campuses.
10. Sporting city
Worcester is known as a bit of a sporting hub. Here, you’ll find rugby, football, cricket and basketball teams, as well as horse racing. With such a diverse range of sports being played across the city, there’s something for any sport fanatic here.
11. Large student population
Although the city isn’t too large, there are a lot of students around thanks to the university – around 10,000 in fact. This means there’s around 10,000 opportunities to make friends with the other students studying at the university, and plenty of deals and discounts available to lure in the student population.
12. A buried King
While most monarchs have been buried in Westminster Abbey, one of England’s early kings, King John, requested to be buried in Worcester. His request was honoured (he was the king, after all…) despite the controversies and conflicts that followed him throughout his life. He is now buried at Worcester Cathedral, in front of the High Altar.
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