If you have an interest in healthcare, technology, and working directly with patients, a career as a radiographer might be an ideal choice for you. In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps to becoming a radiographer and shed light on this rewarding and fulfilling profession.

Posted on Friday, June 23, 2023

Tagged Employability, Radiography, Undergraduate

Are you passionate about a career in policing? If so you may be thinking about jumping feet first and applying to join the forces. But have you considered the advantages of studying for a degree in Professional Policing at the University of Cumbria? We’re going to explore some of the exciting benefits that come with choosing this route.

Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Tagged Criminology, Employability, Policing, Undergraduate

As a student at our East London campus, you’ll never run out of things to see or do. From exploring street markets, taking in the culture at local museums, or winding down after lectures at the Crossrail Roof Gardens, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the area. Here are just some of our top picks.

Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Tagged London, Student Life

The world’s financial capital. A cosmopolitan business haven. A world of endless possibilities. But, where do you start to find a job in London? Finding a job can feel overwhelming at any stage in your life. Whether you’re in your final year, ready to embark upon your new career or you’re ready to take the next step and find a new opportunity, here are our top tips on finding your dream job in London.

Posted on Monday, February 27, 2023

Tagged Employability

We all know the struggle of scouring job listings, writing and re-writing applications, and endlessly refreshing emails in the hope of good news. Barrow is a great place to start or advance your career, but it can be difficult to know where to begin your job hunt. To help guide you in your search, these are our tips for finding a job in Barrow.

Posted on Monday, February 20, 2023

Tagged Employability

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on the 2nd Feb to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet. This year’s theme is 'It's time for wetland restoration' which highlights the importance of wetlands and encourages action to restore and maintain them.

Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023

Tagged Ambleside, Geography, Postgraduate, Research, Wildlife Media

Unlock your potential and open the door to your future with the University of Cumbria. Our brand new engineering campus, in partnership with BAE Systems, is coming to Barrow. To celebrate this exciting news, we've compiled a list of top takeaways for you to enjoy while you learn about how our campus can transform your life.

Posted on Monday, January 9, 2023

Tagged Student Life

As the deadline approaches, you might be starting to panic. There’s really no need to worry, as we have put together our top tips on getting your application done and sent off in time.

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2023

Tagged Student Life

With two different campuses in the beautiful and historic city of Carlisle, University of Cumbria students and visitors have plenty to see and do.

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022

Tagged Carlisle

Wow. It’s now October. Our primary PGCE students have been with us for six weeks and are really getting into the swing of understanding the hugely complex but phenomenally fun job of teaching.

Posted on Friday, September 30, 2022

Tagged Education, Postgraduate

Our Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Coaching and Physical Education courses provide students with the experience and partnership links to help them kickstart exciting careers. From working in performance therapy with professional athletes and applying sporting knowledge to train armed forces squadrons, to using sport as a tool to foster social change, keep reading to learn what came next for some of our inspiring sport graduates.

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022

Tagged Clearing, Sport

Discover how current University of Cumbria Nursing student, Josh Gilroy, is making a difference whilst training for his BA (Hons) in Adult Nursing, from playing a part in life-saving diagnoses to representing Cumbria within the Royal College of Nursing.

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Tagged Nursing, Student Life

We’re lucky to host campuses in some of the greenest settings in the UK - including the only UK campus within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But, at the University of Cumbria, our sites aren’t the only thing that’s green.

Posted on Friday, July 15, 2022

Tagged Clearing, Geography, National School of Forestry, Student Life, Wildlife Media, Zoology

The much awaited, and long delayed review of Special Educational needs and Disability (SEND) was published in March 2022. But what does it say, and how does it reflect the difference University of Cumbria educators are already making to the lives of SEND children and young people?

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Tagged Education, Health and Wellbeing, LED, Postgraduate, Undergraduate

So, you’re thinking about studying for your PGCE. Maybe you’ve started your research on our website, or talked to a friend who’s already completed their training, but what’s the next step? Coming to an Open Day is a fantastic way to learn more about becoming a trainee teacher and completing a PGCE.

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Carlisle, Education, Lancaster, Postgraduate

There's no shortage of advice and info online about applying to university. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by how much there is out there. Especially when something contradicts the last thing you read. So let's look at some of the most common myths around higher education.

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022

Tagged Student Life, Undergraduate

Is university right for you? You’ll have a lot of people giving their opinion. Teachers, friends, random family members you see once a year. Then you go online and you get even more confused about what to do.

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Tagged Student Life, Undergraduate

Studying while being a parent is both challenging and rewarding. With more commitments than students who don’t have children, you need to make sure that you make things as simple for yourself as possible. This includes having all the financial support in place which you are entitled to.

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Tagged Finance, Nursing, Student Life

Coming to university is a big decision. It's important to make sure you've got all the answers you need before you choose your firm and insurance options. An Offer Holder Day at the University of Cumbria can be a game-changer for your future.

Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Tagged Applications, Finance, Student Hub

With over 390 higher education institutions and 50,000 courses in the UK , we understand that it can be difficult to narrow down where you want to go. This guide will set you on your way to shortlisting universities for your UCAS application.

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2022

Tagged Applications, Student Life, Undergraduate

Like the sound of working in education, but not sure what careers are out there? Take it from us, there are hundreds of exciting and fulfilling education roles for you to discover. Keep reading to get inspired by a future career in education...

Posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Tagged Education, Undergraduate

So there’s something that you’re really passionate about and feel drawn towards turning into a career. A career change can be really tough and pretty daunting, however making that bold decision to take your life in a new direction in your 30’s, 40’s or even 50’s can be much easier than you think.

Posted on Friday, April 1, 2022

Tagged Applications, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Science

There’s no better way to discover if a university is for you than by whole-heartedly throwing yourself into one of its open days. You’re free to soak up the atmosphere, wander the corridors, meet the staff and students and get a real feel for the place. A website, regardless of how professional and informative it is, just can’t compare to a real life experience.

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2022

Tagged Applications, Postgraduate, Student Hub, Student Life, Undergraduate

So, your A Levels are coming up soon and it’s time to get revising, but where to begin?! You aren’t alone in feeling the pressure, but we are here to offer you our top revision tips and tricks to get you exam organised.

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2022

Tagged Student Hub, Undergraduate

Write an excellent personal statement to support your masters in nursing application for University.

Posted on Friday, March 25, 2022

Tagged Nursing

Discover the character traits, skills and qualifications nurses need to start their career and succeed in their professional practice.

Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2022

Tagged Midwifery, Nursing

The field of Occupational Therapy is perfect for motivated people who want to empower others to live as independently as possible. This article will explain what Occupational Therapy is and consider the skills and qualifications required to become an Occupational Therapist. Keep reading and you might be inspired to change lives.

Posted on Friday, March 4, 2022

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Occupational Therapy

If you’re fascinated by human behaviour then the diverse field of Psychology could prove to be the perfect career path. Psychology is a fascinating topic and a wonderful way to study the inner workings of the human mind. By gaining a richer understanding of mental health conditions you can help people manage and overcome psychological distress. What could be more rewarding?

Posted on Friday, March 4, 2022

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Psychology

Experiential Learning was once called ‘Learning by Doing’, becoming well-known from the work of David Kolb in 1984 and his Experiential Learning Cycle Theory.

Posted on Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Tagged London, Postgraduate, Science

A huge part of the student experience at Cumbria comes from the Students' Union. From events to societies, to your welfare and academic support, our UCSU have got it covered.

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2021

Tagged Student Life

If you have deferred in 2020 and are commencing study this September, or if you deferred to 2022 but had a change in circumstance and want to start your course in 2021, here is everything you need to know.

Posted on Thursday, June 3, 2021

Tagged Applications

With two different campuses in the beautiful and historic city of Carlisle, University of Cumbria students and visitors have plenty to see and do.

Posted on Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Tagged Carlisle, Student Life