University Profile

Launched ten years ago as the University of Cumbria, we are founded on the experience and tradition of well over 150 years of higher education. We are a growing, multi-campus university that is home to over 10,000 students.

Our institution offers high quality research-informed academic studies, professionally focused programmes and technical skills to help you achieve your future career. By creating knowledge with our research, sharing information through our courses and making business connections with our placement opportunities, we help enable our students to realise their potential and achieve life-changing outcomes.

We have seven, specialist departmental areas that offer a range of flexible, multidisciplinary courses. You’ll be taught by experts who are not only academics but have a wealth of experience in the world of work and are committed to helping you achieve your ambitions.

  • Business, Law, Policing and Social Sciences
  • Health, Psychology and Social Studies
  • Institute of the Arts
  • Institute of Education
  • Medical and Sport Sciences
  • Nursing, Health and Professional Practice
  • Science, Natural Resources and Outdoor Studies