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University of Gloucestershire
At the University of Gloucestershire, you will study alongside English students but also be among a diverse student body comprised of international students representing 44 countries.
There are three faculties within the University:
Faculty of Applied Sciences
The Faculty of Applied Sciences brings together a group of academic subjects, anchored by programs in exercise sciences and hospitality management, with further opportunities in the fields of psychology and events.
Faculty of Media, Arts and Technology
The Faculty of Media, Arts and Technology brings together the highly respected legacy of art and creative education, embedded in the history of the Cheltenham Art School. The faculty has training and research strengths in art & design and humanities.
Faculty of Business, Education and Professional Studies
The Faculty of Business, Education and Professional Studies leads the university’s contribution to economic recovery and future growth in the county.The faculty hosts the university’s Centre for Enterprise and Innovation.
Like many universities in England, Gloucestershire is separated into several campuses located throughout Cheltenham and the nearby city of Gloucester. There are three main university campuses: two in Cheltenham (Francis Close Hall and The Park) and a third campus (Oxstalls) in Gloucester. Each campus has a distinct look and feel and houses its own departments and programs, plus a Learning Centre, or library, with computer labs.
There is a free bus service between campuses and town centers to help you get around. In addition, the Urban Learning Foundation is a provider of teacher training and is a small campus of the University of Gloucestershire located in the East End of London.
Check out all campuses with this virtual tour!
The Park
The Park is built in a conservation area originally planned as a Victorian ornamental zoo. Modern architecture stands proud in 30 acres of landscaped parkland. A modern Teaching Centre offers spacious and comfortable teaching rooms and the main Lecture Theatre has a capacity of 200.
The student village provides accommodation for 180 students in five villas and easy access to the Learning Centre (or library), food outlets and the Students’ Union (SU) bar. There is always plenty going on, from quiz nights to live music, DJs and regular film screenings.
Francis Close Hall
At the heart of Francis Close Hall (FCH) is a wonderful Gothic quadrangle and clock tower, built in the mid-nineteenth century. FCH offers high quality studios, laboratory and display spaces for Environment students. A new Learning Centre was opened in 2001, and the campus is home to the University Chapel. You will also find a leisure complex nearby, complete with swimming pool, gym, and sports hall.
Oxstalls
The new Oxstalls Campus is only a five minute drive from Gloucester city centre and ten miles from Cheltenham. Oxstalls is the centre for all sport-related activities and has strong links with Olympic sports injury specialists at the nearby Winfield Hospital, as well as with schools and colleges. The Campus also hosts the Health & Social Work programs.
Like the two Cheltenham campuses, Oxstalls has its own Students’ Union and bar, as well as a technology-rich learning centre, refectory and shop. There are 175 en-suite rooms in the Halls of Residence, each with their own telephone and Internet access. There is also easy access to a warden and security staff.