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BA Wildlife Media (with integrated foundation year)

The University of Cumbria🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsSubject: General Studies
Course Score
D /53
Graduate Salary
£24,000
Satisfaction
78%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
35%
Meaningful Work
50%

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About The Cumbria

The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts, established in 1822, and the teacher training college established by Charlotte Mason in the 1890s. It opened its doors in 2007 as a university.

Local Community Integrity

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding In Carlisle - Brampton Road.

Community Safety8/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access7/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality10/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality4/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health9/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation10/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation

*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 81% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 81% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 62% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 76% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 86% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 72% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

North West
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80

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