Why Choose a Degree Over a Degree Apprenticeship? Your Guide to Making the Right Choice for You. Deciding between a degree and a degree apprenticeship can feel like a big decision. Both paths offer unique benefits and can set you up for success in your future career. However, while apprenticeships provide a practical, hands-on experience, choosing a traditional degree can open the door to a broader range of opportunities, both academically and personally. Here's why opting for a degree at a university like the University of Cumbria might be the ideal path for you.

Posted on Monday, September 16, 2024

Tagged Ambleside, Applications, Carlisle, Lancaster, London, Undergraduate

Graduating University of Cumbria Students share their words of wisdom to first years as they embark on a new chapter.

Posted on Friday, October 6, 2023

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster, London, Student Hub, Student Life, Undergraduate

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

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

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

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 Monday, May 17, 2021

Tagged Carlisle

Write a brilliant personal statement to support your psychology degree application for university with top tips from our expert lecturers.

Posted on Thursday, May 6, 2021

Tagged Carlisle, Psychology

If you're interested in getting into a career in Health and Social Care then our integrated foundation year route can provide the stepping stone you need to get into higher education and reach your goals. Read below to find out 5 ways our course will prepare you for your ideal future Health or Social Care career.

Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021

Tagged Carlisle, Health and Wellbeing, Lancaster, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Undergraduate

Our Psychology department is home to a number of lecturers and students who are actively researching and contributing to the development of leading research within the field of Psychology. This blog will be updated frequently to introduce the different topics that are being researched within the team.

Posted on Friday, November 6, 2020

Tagged Carlisle, Health and Wellbeing, Psychology

Each year for National Poetry Day, third-year mental health nursing students explore the use of creative writing, in particular poetry, as an alternative medium for mental health nurses to consider using with clients in clinical practice.

Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2020

Tagged Carlisle, Health and Wellbeing, Lancaster, Nursing

Nursing is a graduate profession which requires you to not only develop competency in practice but also your knowledge and understanding of the evidence base which informs your care. It is a challenging yet rewarding career which provides you with a wealth of opportunities in very different care settings.

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020

Tagged Carlisle, Employability, Health and Wellbeing, Lancaster, Midwifery, Nursing

Interest in psychology, the study of mind and behaviour has grown significantly in the last 15 years. Psychology is now one of the most popular degree choices with over 100 000 students applying to study it each year in the UK.

Posted on Sunday, August 9, 2020

Tagged Carlisle, Health and Wellbeing, Psychology

To celebrate our upcoming Virtual Open Day, we're focusing on each of our campuses and giving you 5 fun facts about their locations.Today we look at Cumbria as a whole...

Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2020

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Student Life

You’re considering moving to one of our campuses and you’re faced with the burning question, what will I do when I’m not in lectures? To help you figure that out we have compiled our top 3 places to eat, drink and visit when living in Lancaster, Carlisle or Ambleside.

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster, Student Life

Growing up, I didn’t really see myself as an academic. My secondary grades weren’t great, nobody in my family had attended university in the past and it was difficult to get to where I am today.

Posted on Thursday, July 4, 2019

Tagged Carlisle, Law

Growing up, I didn’t really see myself as an academic. My secondary grades weren’t great, nobody in my family had attended university in the past and it was difficult to get to where I am today.

Posted on Thursday, July 4, 2019

Tagged Carlisle, Law

If you have a passion for media and discovering our natural world, studying wildlife media could be the perfect route into a rewarding career.

Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Tagged Carlisle, Conservation, Media Arts, Wildlife Media

Celebrate Halloween with us by learning about the phantoms and monsters that inhabit our campuses.

Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Tagged Ambleside, Carlisle, Lancaster, London, Student Life