History

The University of Cumbria was formed in 2007 by the merger of St Martin’s College, Cumbria Institute of the Arts and University of Central Lancashire’s Cumbria sites, operating from campuses spread across Cumbria and North Lancashire. We may be a relatively new university, but we are steeped in history dating right the way back to 1822.

MBA May 23 intake.

If your career plan includes securing a high-level management position or becoming a successful entrepreneur, our Master of Business Administration (MBA) will open those doors for you to work anywhere in the world and ultimately prove that you are an expert within your industry.

This intensive masters degree is designed to integrate your own work-based learning and teach you the academic rigor, skills and ethics to become a leader in business management, who can think logically and independently. Your C2C Counsellor will give you full details of the subjects you will study during the course.

Entry Requirements: A degree with a good percentage and ideally 2 years work experience. However the university will consider applicants who have work experience gained during their degree eg within a family business.

Tuition fees are £15,000 but there may be a number of £3000 scholarships available for the May 23 intake. A £1000 fee discount will be given to students who pay their full tuition fee before the start of the course making the potential tuition fee one of the most affordable in the UK .

MBA Tourism Management May 23 intake.

This specialist MBA programme designed for Tourism professionals or those seeking a career in Tourism is the only MBA to be included on the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) list of recognised courses.

The course is taught in one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK and amongst the top in the world.

As well as core modules students can study optional modules such as Managing Heritage Attractions, Strategic Hotel Management, Transformational Tourism, Festival Management and Events and Rural Regeneration.

Tuition fees are £15,000 but there may be a number of £3000 scholarships available for the May 23 intake. A further £1000 fee discount will be given to students who pay their full tuition fee before the start of the course making the potential tuition fee one of the most affordable in the UK.

BA (Hons) Film & Television

A highly practical 3 year course designed to give students a complete range of production skills that include writing, shooting, and editing.

Example of the sort of subjects you will study include: lens and edit craft;media craft skills; applied storytelling; scene craft; unscripted tv idea and concept; on set work studying single and multi camera work.

BA (Hons) Games Design

Turn your ideas into exciting new games. Seventy five per cent of your course is practical – designing, developing and creating new game experiences to create a portfolio for future employers.

This course is all about the art and design work related to video games, creating storyboard concepts and turning them into playable prototypes. You’ll gain the skills to become a professional technical artist, as well as entrepreneurial skills to enable you to compete in this growing industry.

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences

You will get an in-depth understanding of the complex science behind the cause, consequence, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses. You will learn how science can be applied to clinical practice and research, ultimately to make a difference to human lives through the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

By putting your lab coat on you will put theory into practice in our brand-new laboratories, getting a sound knowledge of cellular pathology, genetics, the human immune system, and biochemical pathways. We’ll delve deep into blood sciences and clinical biochemistry, giving you the opportunity to also expand your knowledge of diagnostic approaches, researching clinical markers, screening techniques and the role biomedical scientists can play in saving lives and improving health.

BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation

You’ll learn to prevent, examine and treat sports-related injuries whilst developing the skills to become an independent learner and practitioner. You’ll undertake a minimum of 400 hours of work experience, with opportunities including supporting runners taking part in the Brathay 10 marathons in 10 days event and our sports injury clinics.

You’ll receive knowledge and insight from industry-sourced professionals and have access to facilities including our rehabilitation clinic, strength and conditioning room and biomechanics and physiology laboratories. You can also pursue your interests with our support. Industry links, including top-flight football teams, will help fast track your job hunt.

This course enables eligibility for BASRaT membership as a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator. This will open up NHS options via the Professional Standards Authority. You'll also gain an integrated CIMSPA endorsed Strength & Conditioning Trainer qualificatio

BA (Hons) Sport, coaching and Physical Education

You’ll examine the theory of physical education, sport and coaching science across education, leisure and community sectors. You’ll build on this with a focus on teaching and coaching. A learn-and-do ethos will see teaching complemented by practical sessions whilst experience in schools, clubs and community groups will provide real-world application. Completing 50 hours of work experience will prove invaluable for your CV.

You’ll receive the support of industry-sourced professionals and have access to facilities including a sports hall and performance laboratories, Salt Ayre leisure centre and Brathay Hall and estate. You may be eligible for additional qualifications including coaching awards.

Fast track your job hunt with our industry links, which include professional sport clubs and national governing bodies of sport. You’ll have numerous career options upon graduation including sport coaching, teaching, sport development, performance analysis and event management.

£1,000 Early payment discount for all international students

Students who prepay their full tuition fee before the commencement of their course will receive a £1,000 fee discount. The attractive low tuition fees and cheaper living costs in this part of England make the University of Cumbria a popular choice for international students.