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University of Worcester“We Aspire to Inspire”
www.worcester.ac.uk
Key Facts Centrally located in the heart of the UK
Founded in 1946
10,000 students
Business SportEducation Humanities Creative Arts Health Science & Environment
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Why study for a Degree in the UK?Highly regarded reputation for teaching and research internationally
Improve your English
Multicultural environment
Student life (academic, social, cultural and sporting)
Experience of living in UK
Work experience within UK
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Why study at the University of Worcester?
IT’S THE FASTEST GROWING UNIVERSITY IN THE UK!
Good choice of vocationally relevant Degree courses
Work experience opportunities
Ranked 6th in UK for Graduate Employability
Ranked 7th in the UK and 1st in Midlands for Nursing
Top 10 in the UK for Sports subjects
Friendly supportive community
Excellent quality teaching and support
Attractive campuses with modern facilities
Perfect location
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Perfect LocationTop 10 places to live in the UK
Historic Cathedral City
Home of world-famous Worcestershire Sauce
and Worcester Porcelain
Beautiful riverside location
Worcester County Cricket Club & Cathedral
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City of Worcesterwww.worcester.ac.uk/cityofworcester
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Good choice of Degree Subjects6 Institutes:
Education Health & Society
Humanities & Creative Arts
Science & the Environment
Sport & Exercise Science
Worcester Business School
Teacher Training
Psychology MediaJournalism
BiologyEcologyEnvironment
Outdoor Adventure
Business Management
Early Childhood
Counselling Art & Design Archaeology Physical Education
Marketing
Education Studies
Social Welfare Drama & Performance
HorticultureLandscape
Sport Science Computing
Nursing English SociologyHistoryPolitics
Geography Sport Coaching
Sport Development
Accountancy
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EmployabilityVocationally relevant courses
Apply theory to real work settings
Partnerships and links with schools, Worcester City Council, businesses,
NHS, Worcester Sports Clubs
Work placement opportunities
Transferable skills
Graduate Internship Scheme
Range of paid part-time work in Worcester area
6th in the UK for Graduate Employability!
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International Student SupportInduction and Orientation
Cultural Visits
Shopping Trips
Social Programme
First ‘Port of Call’
International Officers working in Student Union
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Excellent teaching and research Smaller class sizes
Student centred approach to teaching & learning
Well qualified and friendly teaching staff
Personal tutor to guide and advise throughout their studies
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Attractive Campuses with modern facilitiesSt Johns
Set in green parklandSelf contained campus Excellent facilitiesSafe and secure15 minute walk to city centre
City Centre & Riverside10-15 minute walk from St John’s campusGreat access to city centre attractionsClose to the railway station
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Main Campus FacilitiesPeirson Library
Waterstone’s Bookshop
New 1 m Digital Arts Centre
World-class Sports Centre
Purpose-built Drama Studio
New Ensuite Halls of Residence
Food Hall, 3 Cafes
Dedicated International Centre to support students
Active Students’ Union with full-time officers
Wirelessly networked campus
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New City Centre CampusOpened Sep 2010 - £120 million City Centre CampusBusiness School, Halls of Residence, wellbeing centre, teaching spaces and
computer suites£50 million Joint University and Public Library & History Centre
development - first of its kind in Europe (opening 2012)
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New City Centre Campus
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Worcester Arena and RiversideOpening in Spring 2012, ahead of the Olympics
New advanced indoor multi-purpose arena and active leisure centre
Venue for wide range of sporting events
Home ground for Worcester Wolves basketball team
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AccommodationRated 5/5 for Housing & in Top 25% of UK Universities
for great value accommodation (University Push Guide)
Over 1,000 rooms across our Halls, 359 new for 2009
EU & International Students guaranteed University managed accommodation
Range of rooms, from £75 - £127 per week
Includes Free internet access, possessions insurance, free gym membership
New City Centre Accommodation
All Halls Self-Catering
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Sports at WorcesterSporting Excellence
Worcestershire County Cricket
Worcester Warriors (Rugby)
Worcester Wolves (Basketball) – train at Worcester University Campus
Lithuania v England Summer 2010 match played at our campus
Sports Facilities: Six-court sports hall,
Fitness Suite, 2 international standard AstroTurfs,
Tennis Courts, Grass Pitches, Sports Performance Labs
Sports Teams
Coaching (Professional Qualifications & Coaching in the Community)
Regional Coaching and Development Officers based on campus within
‘House of Sport’
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Student Friendly CityMedium sized - 100,000+ population
Great shopping
Vibrant nightlife
Everywhere within walking distance
Excellent train links to Birmingham (45 min), Bristol (1hr) & London (2 hr)
Close to other places of interest
Stratford Upon Avon, Cheltenham, Oxford, Malvern Hills,
Cotswolds, Herefordshire countryside, the Welsh borders
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Fees and Financial SupportFees: £8, 100 per year (lowest fee comparing to other Universities)
Students entitled UK Government loan for all EU nationals.
University of Worcester Automatic Bursary: £500 per year (TBC for 2012)
Range of University of Worcester Scholarships available:
Academic Achievements- 100 scholarships of 1000 pounds after 1st year
Extra-curriculum Activities- 1000 pounds
Business Entrepreneurial scholarship- up to 8000 pounds
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Entry Requirements and UCAS4.5 or above from your Diploma*5.5 or above in English Language from the Diploma orIELTs at 6.0 or above
TOEFL at 76 or above (internet based test)Cambridge Advanced at C or above
UCAS- Maximum of 5 choices ( the same University)
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Contact us...Julian DimovGraduate InternUniversity of WorcesterEmail: [email protected]
“A university that invests in first-class facilities, with a good teaching reputation, set in a historic cathedral city — it is easy to see why
Worcester is growing in popularity faster than any other university in Britain.”
The Sunday Times Newspaper