University Centre Shrewsbury is a Higher Education Institution in Shrewsbury,

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University of Chester , mottoeng = "He that teacheth, on teaching" , former_names = , established = (gained university status in 2005) , type = Public , endowment = £395,000 (2018) , budget = £118.3 million , chancellor = Gyles Brandreth , vice_chancell ...

, University Centre Shrewsbury opened in autumn 2014. Postgraduate students started courses in autumn 2014 and undergraduate students began degree programmes from autumn 2015.

Courses

Postgraduate courses include the Master of Business Administration and the History of Science Master's. Undergraduate courses include BA Musical Theatre, BSc Biochemistry, BA English and BSc Sport Management.

Organisation and structure

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

Guildhall

Guildhall at

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Quay is University Centre Shrewsbury’s teaching and learning centre. 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.

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 there are seminar spaces, postgraduate and general teaching spaces, and a University Centre helpdesk.

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.Shropshire Council Planning Portal, Mardol House application
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References

External links

University Centre Shrewsbury
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