University Centre Shrewsbury
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| Motto | Small Classes, Thinking Big |
|---|---|
| Established | 2014 |
| Head of Centre | Paul Johnson |
| Students | 500 |
| Location | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Website | https://www.ucshrewsbury.ac.uk |
University Centre Shrewsbury was a Higher Education Institution in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. As of September 2024 it is permanently closed.
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]
Courses
[edit]Postgraduate courses include the Master of Business Administration and the History of Science Master's.[2] Undergraduate courses include BA Musical Theatre, BSc Biochemistry, BA English and BSc Sport Management.[3][4]
Organisation and structure
[edit]University Centre Shrewsbury is overseen by a Head of Centre. It is organised into subject area groups. Currently, these consist of:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Management
- Education
- Health and Social Care
- Science
- Social Sciences
Sites
[edit]Guildhall
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Shrewsbury university plans coming on at pace". Shropshire Star. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ University Centre Shrewsbury website, postgraduate courses page
- ^ University Centre Shrewsbury website, undergraduate courses page
- ^ UCAS website, University Centre Shrewsbury page
- ^ "University Centre Shrewsbury site named". BBC News. 18 September 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ 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
[edit]- University Centre Shrewsbury (official site)