University Centre Shrewsbury
University Centre Shrewsbury is a Higher Education Institution in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Established by Shropshire Council and the University of Chester, University Centre Shrewsbury opened in autumn 2014. Postgraduate students started courses in autumn 2014 and undergraduate students began degree programmes from autumn 2015.[1]
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Courses
Postgraduate courses include the Master of Business Administration and the History of Science Master's.[2] Undergraduate courses include BSc Biochemistry, BA English and BSc Sport Management.[3][4]
Sites
Guildhall
Guildhall at Frankwell Quay is University Centre Shrewsbury’s teaching and learning centre.[5] Constructed in 2004, the building includes open access computers, several lecture theatres and seminar rooms, library facilities and social spaces. Guildhall is also the headquarters for the University Centre’s four research and learning centres.[6]
Rowley’s House
Rowley’s House, in the town centre, is a five-minute walk from the main teaching and learning space at Guildhall. Within the 16th Century building[7] there are seminar spaces, postgraduate and general teaching spaces, and a University Centre helpdesk.[8]
Mardol House
Newly redeveloped, student accommodation is offered at Mardol House, located in the town centre, close to Guildhall and Rowley’s House. The accommodation provides en-suite rooms, split into self-catered flats and studio apartments. The property has four studios adapted for students with disabilities and lift access to all floors. The property also provides secure access, 24/7 security, a Residential Warden on site, a laundrette and a bike store.[9][10]
References
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- ↑ University Centre Shrewsbury website, postgraduate courses page
- ↑ University Centre Shrewsbury website, undergraduate courses page
- ↑ UCAS website, University Centre Shrewsbury page
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- ↑ Shropshire Council Planning Portal, Guildhall application details
- ↑ "William Rowley (1572-1645) of Rowley's House and Mansion Hill's Lane". Discovering Shropshire's History website. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ "Landmark Shrewsbury buildings get go-ahead for university use". Shropshire Star. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ University Centre Shrewsbury website, accommodation page
- ↑ Shropshire Council Planning Portal, Mardol House application
External links
- University Centre Shrewsbury (official site)
