University of Gloucestershire

Overview

The University of Gloucestershire prides itself on caring for the future of its students and the future of the planet. The university gives the freedom for individuals to express and push themselves.

With a diverse, vibrant and closely connected community of over 8,000 students and staff, it’s an amazing environment for students to figure out their own direction and collaborate with others to reach their goals. Plus with small class sizes, lecturers who take time to get to know them and a range of dedicated professional service teams offering help and guidance, students can be sure that they’ll not only fit in at the University of Gloucestershire, but that they’ll get the support they need to thrive.

The university provides professional-standard facilities across 3 unique campuses, in the historic and picturesque surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Offering the best of both city and country living, Gloucestershire is just over an hour from Birmingham or Bristol and 2 hours from London, whether by car or public transport. So, although students may be living somewhere new and exciting, they have great transport links when they want to head home.

As a thriving centre for national and international businesses, Gloucestershire is a great place to start student life and possibly even a career. The university has strong industry links and focuses on building students’ confidence and experience for their next steps after graduation – wherever their degree might take them. Students are also encouraged to learn how to live independently, make lifelong friendships and try new things – so they really make their whole university experience worthwhile.

Sustainability is a core value of the University of Gloucestershire. The university has stopped printing their prospectus to reduce waste, while their students work closely with businesses and organisations that are striving for a more sustainable future. They find a wealth of opportunities to make a difference through research, trips, community action and on their course.

There are over 100 academic study programmes available across a wide variety of subject areas including:

• Architecture, Construction and Environment
• Art and Design
• Business
• Computing and Engineering
• Education
• Events and Hospitality
• Health and Social Care
• Humanities
• Law
• Marketing
• Music and Media
• Natural and Social Sciences
• Performing Arts
• Sport and Exercise.

The university was rated Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017.

University of Gloucestershire students on Whatuni say:

“The best decision of my life attending Gloucestershire university! Not only amazing teaching but socially very exciting! Lots to get stuck into! Very friendly and supportive!”

“Very good experience with amazing opportunities for everyone. It is the ideal university for everyone. It has a contrast in people, as well as course choices and facilities.”

 “Fab! The University of Gloucestershire provides a friendly and open community of like-minded, creative people. Inclusive and inspirational, the tutors make you feel welcome in the world of academia and encourage to thrive.”