University of Gloucestershire

Infrastructure

The University has the following campuses and facilities: 

1. Oxstalls Campus- Accounting, Business, Social Care, Health, Law, Hospitality, and Performing Arts. 

2. Park Campus- Engineering, Computing, and Design and Media. 

3. Francis Close Hall- Humanities, Education, Natural and Social Science, and Art. 

4. Hardwick Centre for Fine Art & Photography. 

5. Pittville Student Village with 800 rooms, a bus service, gymnasium, 24-7 security services, study suites, refectory/bar, laundry provisions, social zones, and a studio. 

The research priority areas were established after REF2014 and include the following: 

1. Health, Life Sciences, Sport & Wellbeing. 

2. Creative Practice & Theory. 

3. Culture, Continuity & Transformation. 

4. Place, Environment and Community. 

5. Applied Business and Technology. 

6. Society and Learning. 

7. History. 

8. Geography and Environmental Studies. 

9. Sociology. 

10. Psychology. 

The University of Gloucestershire even has its Luminescence dating laboratory within the School of Natural and Social Sciences. The laboratory conducts both applied and pure research with numerous collaborations, publications and projects with clients of the dating service. 

The language of instruction at the university is English. 

Academics

The University of Gloucestershire invites its applications in two sessions every year, namely winter and spring. For most undergraduate programs, the deadline is January (for courses beginning in September). The maximum deadline is 30th June in most cases. 

The University of Gloucestershire admission process is simple and covers the following steps: 

1. You may apply via UCAS and other portals or directly at the university. 

2. You have to submit the online application form, pay the application fee and then submit all your documents including English language proficiency scores and academic transcripts. 

3. Post submission, you can begin looking for accommodation along with taking care of things like scholarships/funding and the student visa formalities. 

4. It may require 4-6 weeks for offer letters to arrive. After accepting the same and paying the semester fees, you can apply to get your visa approved. Thereafter it will be time to book your flight tickets.

Here are the University of Gloucestershire admission requirements: 

1. Applicants may either complete an online English course before the session or take the university’s online English test which has Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading sections. Tests come for £80 (INR 8,000) and are only applicable if you do not have English language proficiency scores. 

2. Applicants require at least IELTS 6.0 for bachelor’s courses while it may increase to 7.0 for many specific programs. Postgraduate courses may require IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each section. Some programs may also require IELTS 7.0. 

3. Other acceptable qualifications include ISE II/III, B2 Pass in LanguageCert SELT, and B2 in Skills for English-UKVI-Student Visa Test. 

4. Indian students will require their ISC/Higher Secondary/Standard XII degree with at least 65% for undergraduate courses. For postgraduate courses, they will need a 3/4 year bachelor’s degree with at least 55-60% marks. 

5. PhD students will need a 3/4 year bachelor’s degree with 55-60% marks and successful completion of a master’s degree with good grades in a similar subject area. They can alternatively hold work experience, which is needed by many programs along with a portfolio of work. Research proposals are also needed for admissions. 

The University of Gloucestershire's acceptance rate is 80.8% for female applicants and 87% for male applicants (both full-time) as per the 2018-19 figures. 79% of applications received a university offer in the BAME category of full-time applicants for the year. 

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Courses

The University of Gloucestershire offers 80+ undergraduate programs and these include undergraduate honours programs, foundation courses, fast-track degrees, sandwich degrees and even Level 6 top-up courses. There are varied postgraduate degrees available at the University, along with several other professional courses and postgraduate research programs alongside. 

Some of the popular courses at the undergraduate level include the following: 

1. Applied Artificial Intelligence

2. Animal Biology

3. Animation

4. Business & Management

5. Computer Games Programming

6. Graphic Design

7. Fashion Design

8. English 

9. Education

Some of the popular postgraduate courses include the following: 

1. Animation

2. Creative and Critical Writing

3. Applied Ecology

4. Communications, PR, and Media

5. Cyber Security

6. Criminology

7. Engineering Management

8. Data Science 

9. Financial Technology 

Here is the lowdown on credits required by students for successful completion of their degrees: 

Some of the top programs also include MBAs in Business Administration and Global Business Administration along with postgraduate research degrees in several areas including the following: 

1. Allied Health Professions

2. Design

3. Creative Computing

4. Education

5. Doctorate of Education

6. Doctorate in Business Administration

7. Film and Television 

The college academic calendar for  2022-23 are as follows: 

1. Semester 1- 19/09/2022-13/01/2023.

2. Semester 2- 16/01/2023-02/06/2023.

3. Semester 3- 05/06/2023-28/07/2023. 

Some of the main inclusions are: 

1. Shifting to accommodation- 7-10  September 2022. 

2. Induction- 12-16 September 2022. 

3. Assessment Week- 9-13 January 2023. 

4. Easter Break- 3-23 April 2023. 

5. Assessment Weeks- 22 May-2 June 2023 + 24 July-28 July 2023. 

6. Christmas Break- 17 December 2022-8 January 2023. 

7. University Festival- 5-9 June 2023. 

8. Provisional Graduation Week- 20-24 November 2023. 

9. Statutory Days- 28-30 December 2022. 

10. Bank Holidays- 26-27 December 2022, 2 Jan 2023, 7 and 10 April 2023, 1 and 29 May 2023, and 28 Aug 2023. 

Extra-curriculars and diversity 

The university has close to 10,000 students on its campuses and has been ranked within the top 5 in the United Kingdom for international student support by ISB in 2017. It has a vast international student roster with representation from 60+ global nations. 

There are diverse student organisations and activities for students at the University of Gloucestershire. Helpzone addresses the queries of students swiftly while offering all necessary support. Students get personal tutors from the first day, along with enjoying facilities such as mock film studios, nursing clinics, cutting-edge laboratories, a business school and a design centre (based on their courses). There is a massive sports arena with multiple sporting clubs and events. The International Football Academy is a big draw for students along with diverse societies covering various innovative and creative pursuits. 

Career/Professional

The University of Gloucestershire is known for its deep industry links and business interfaces. It has built a cutting-edge School of Business for catering to leading companies, offering a business incubation centre, boardrooms, trading rooms courtesy of Thompson Reuters, a moot courtroom and cutting-edge equipment. There is a Growth Hub that helps businesses tap into support, expertise and a wide range of other services. The University is also known for its state of the art C11 Cyber Security and Digital Centre and the Start and Grow Enterprise that is funded by the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund Programme). Companies also benefit from Knowledge Transfer Partnerships for getting access to leading students and academics alike. 

The University offers numerous internships and apprenticeships programs for students during their courses. The most popular initiative is Degreeplus which offers employment opportunities during the course. There is a placement year along with short work experience choices throughout the tenure of the program. This program has contributed to 92% of enrolled graduates finding employment or further study opportunities within only six months of their graduation. 

The University of Gloucestershire helps students find placements after graduation. Students finish 4,000+ placements and internships annually in the UK and other foreign regions. As per the Graduate Outcomes Survey at the institution, 92% of graduates at the institution find future study programs or work opportunities within only 15 months of completing their programs. The institution is also one of the top-20 higher education institutions for the sheer volume of its graduates who have found employment, future study opportunities or even both these prospects, within five years after completing their programs. 

The University offers dedicated career support to its students, complete with personalized guidance, career counselling, CV-writing support and more. Your Future Plan is an innovative questionnaire that will help students explore and find their preferred future career options. They will have 24-7 accessibility to work experience options, volunteering opportunities, and placements. 

There are work placement coordinators available on every university campus for helping students. The University also hosts regular career programs and events throughout the year with a coveted line-up of guest speakers from the industry and numerous workshops. 

Students also get access to dedicated advisors for placements, local and national recruiters, YFP offices on every campus, a mentoring programme, psychometric and personality testing, the Gloucestershire Employability Awards, and more. 

The University is known for its stellar alumni in varied fields. Here are some of the leading names: 

1. Chris Beardshaw- Television personality, iconic and award-winning garden designer. 

2. Anna Saunders- Acclaimed poet and the founder of the well-known Cheltenham Poetry Festival. 

3. Demi Marriner- Songwriter, composer and music producer. 

4. Merrick Denton-Thompson OBE- President of the Landscape Institute, founding board member at Natural England and OBE award recipient for services to education in the year 2001. Recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Gloucestershire in 2018. 

5. Sue Illman- First female Master of the Worshipful Company of Paviors and reputed landscape architect. Recipient of the Honorary Fellowship from the University of Gloucestershire in 2014. 

6. PJ Crook- Noted sculptor and painter. Recipient of the University of Gloucestershire Honorary Doctorate in 2010. 

7. Mark Fosbrook- Professional athlete, having represented his country at wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, and volleyball. 

8. Cornelia Parker- Well-known artist who was nominated in 1997 for the Turner Prize. Recipient of the Honorary Doctorate from the University of Gloucestershire in 2008. 

9. Lizzy Yarnold- Olympian athlete and recipient of the University of Gloucestershire Honorary Doctorate in 2014. 

Financial

The average living costs are £8,900 (INR 8.9 lakh) per year for international students, including accommodation, food, travel costs, books, supplies, and other such necessities. 

The tuition fees for students (2022-23) are given below: 

Undergraduate Full-Time Study (Course Fees)

Postgraduate Tuition Costs For International Students 

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