Bishop Grosseteste University College

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History

• Established in 1862 as a Diocesan Training College.
• Underwent a name change to 'Bishop Grosseteste College' in 1962 to mark the centenary year .
• Awarded University College status in the summer of 2006.

Location and transport

• Based in a single site campus in the heart of historic uphill Lincoln.
• All of Lincoln's major facilities are within walking distance of the University College campus.
• Lincoln has good rail links throughout the country, along with easy access to the A1.

Entry standards

• Entry requirements vary depending on the particular course chosen. UCAS tariff points system used for undergraduate entry.
• Please contact our academic registry by email or telephone (01522 583658) for specific requirements.

Student mix

• Male:Female, 26% adn 74% female.
• Mature students:students under 21 years of age, 30%.
• Ratio of applicants to accepted applicants differs depending on the subject, ranging from 2:1 up to 6:1.

Course flexibility

• Opportunity to employ distance learning elements within some part-time courses.

Teaching standards

• Bishop Grosseteste was the highest placed HEI in the East Midlands, according to the National Student Survey 2008.

Academic strengths

• English at Bishop Grossteste is ranked first in the UK for graduate prospects for the second year in a row according to the Complete University Guide 2011.
• Specialists in Education, offering Teacher Training for nearly 150 years

Student facilities, including library and computing

• Dedicated library open 7 days a week, offering over 135,000 books and journals.
• Availability of IT suites attached to particular departments.
• 90% of our students said they were satisfied with IT provision, according to the National Student Survey 2010.
• 89% of our students said they were satisfied with IT provision, according to the National Student Survey 2010.

Students' union

• Dedicated entertainments team who organize events year-round, including karaokes, comedians and live bands.
• Students' Union Welfare Service on hand to support students, as well as raising awareness of various student welfare issues.
• Involvement in raising money for charities both locally and nationally through RAG (Raise and Give).

Sport

• State of the art Sport & Fitness centre with well appointed gym added in 2005, free for student use.
• Education Studies and Sport degree introduced in 2007.
• Wide range of societies and clubs for students, such as archery, poi, football, hockey etc.

Recent/prospective new builds

• Spring 2012 will see the new refurbished and extended library which will enhance access to our physical and online resources.
• New for 2011–12, the Business Development Team will be providing services from a brand new Sky Centre building embracing sustainable building and energy technologies which will provide 15 business incubator units for students, graduates and the wider community together with conferencing and support facilities.