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University of WorcesterTSR Wiki > University > Choosing a University > University Guides > University of Worcester
 The University of Worcester is situated in the city of Worcester. While it is a very new university, having only gaining the status in 2005 it has a long history dating back to 1946 in providing education in the Worcester area. DepartmentsThe university has a range of courses covering 6 academic departments:
FacilitiesLibrariesThe library is situated in the Peirson building, opposite the main entrance of the University. The Library is run by the ILS - Information & Learning services. The building has over 190 computers, including both Macs and PCS for students to use from 9am until 9pm at night. From 9pm at night, the 24 hour access room can be used to use the internet or do work on a computer. IT and ComputingSportsThe university has it's own purpose built sports centre which houses a fitness centre and huge sports hall. There is also a dance studio too! Because of a relatively large spectator area in the main sports court, lots of events are held there, like basketball matches, which have a great atmosphere. Sport is very important at Worcester and the uni makes the most of it's facilities to make links beyond the university at local, regional and national level. The university also offers sports scholarships to students with an proven ability in cricket. WelfareThe uni offers a welfare advice service to all students. It is a drop in service and you can just turn up for advice. This covers a range of issues but seems to be primarily faced with helping people who are struggling financially. For those with perhaps more confidential or serious needs you might want to make an appointment to see one of the counsellors. This service is available free of charge.
HealthcareThe tells you to follow the Department of Health's advise and register with a local GP, though the university doesn't have it's own health centre. You'll have to look for one of the local GP surgeries and register there. If you need help on campus though, you can phone through to the team of first aiders to get assistance. ShopsNear the campus theres not alot, for food theres are two small co-op two minutes walk away ineither direction and then a larger supermarket in st johns (about 10 minutes walk away). There are a couple of small news agents close but nothing special. When it comes to the city centre; its got the all the main high street stores and a few smaller/independant stores, over all a reasonable mix. On campus you just have the SU shop which offers basic provisions and stationary etc. RestaurantsOn campus food can be bought at Henwick's Dinning Hall or Cafe Connections during the week. There is also the SU run Berry's Sandwich Bar in the SU building. In Worcester there is a range of places to eat like you'd expect in any city. BanksThere are no banks on campus but you'll find a branch of pretty much every bank and building society in Worcester itself. Thankfully, campus does offer a choice of 2 cash machines, and you can get cash back at the SU shop too, so you won't be stuck without money if you need it! TransportDuring the weekdays the campus is well served with the number 31 bus service from the city centre bus station running every 9 minutes. This is limited to every half hour in the evenings. Sundays are a bit more of a problem with the service only being every hour, although the bus station is a 15 minute walk away. Worcester is reasonably well connected to the train network. Two train stations are within easy walking distance from campus. Worcester Foregate Street has links to the Birmingham, Cardiff and London Euston while Worcester Shrub Hill has links to London Paddington. Careers serviceThe Careers advisory service offers one on one chats with qualified advisers and offers a wide range or information and events that will help you look at career options and find jobs. The service liaises well the the academic departments and employers to bring you the most relevant and up-to-date information. As well ad current students you might be pleased to hear that recent graduates can also benefit form the full range of services for up to three years after graduation. Another level to the service is the 'pre-entry' service to assist those who are considering taking up a HE coruse. Part-time jobsThe usualy bunch of supermarket, diy store, high street stores looking for evening, weekend staff. Religious facilitiesThe University has a coordinating chaplain from the Church of England and has links with all major faith groups across the region. The chaplaincy is there for the use of all students of any faith or none. On campus there is multi-faith room for use by all students too. In the immediate area most Christian Churches have contacts as do many other religions. The wider area has a community for most major religions, though for some, such as Judaism and Hinduism the nearest dedicated place of Worship will be in Birmingham. Worcester Discussions
SocialBars, Pubs and clubsWorcester is not a big place so does not have a huge number of places, especially very large bars and clubs. It does however have it's fair share and seems to have something for everyone one. There are plenty of bars, student nights in nightclubs, plenty of live music venues and also a good number of pubs where you can enjoy a pint of real ale. The SU runs 'Dive Bar' - a place only for students. Remember to take your NUS card to get or (or a friend along with you who has one to sign you in). EventsEvery christmas theres a 4 day victorian fair which can be well worth sticking around for. Theres also an anual worcester festival which is a mix of the arts over the course of a month or so in the summer, aswell as the world famous Three Counties Choir Festival. Clubs and societiesAccommodationDespite having over 7000 students, the university has fewer than 600 rooms in it's halls of residences. That is not too much of a worry though as a large proportion of the students at the university are mature students and so may not wish to live in halls, but prefer to live in private accommodation so chances are, if you want uni accommodation in your first year, there is a good chance you'll get it! Accommodation policySo how do you best make sure you get a place in uni accommodation? Be quick. That's how. You can only apply for accommodation once you have chose Worcester as you're first choice uni, but don't worry about accommodation until towards the end of May. At that time you'll be sent an info pack which includes an accommodation application form. Fill this in and return it AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Accommodation is given out on a first come first served basis and you delaying sending it back will seriously lower your chances of getting a place. I'd even advise sending it back registered post so you know it gets there. If you are a postgraduate student, the university will not be able to offer to a place in Halls, but can assist you finding a local place in privately rented accommodation. FacilitiesAll accommodation is self-catered (it'll help you learn to cook and make you feel like you're in the real world!). You are expected to clean your own bedrooms and clean your own pots and pans, but the communal areas will be cleaned regularly for you. Some accommodation is en-suite and all is non-smoking. Laundry facilities are not situated directly in near your accommodation, but int two laundries located around the accommodation areas. ResidencesAbberley, Ankerdine, Berrow, Malvern, Severn, Teme, Windrush & Wulfstan Halls
Chandler Hall
Edward Elgar & William Morris Halls
Wyvern Hall
Private sectorThe uni offers a private accommodation search facility on their website. It's useful for if you've not got/not wanting a halls place in your first year or if you're looking for somewhere to live beyond the first year. For independence, a house or flat share is the perfect choice. Worcester has plenty of good, reasonably priced accommodation which is close to the University. As a student off campus your son or daughter will still have access to the same facilities and the support of the Accommodation Team and Student Experience Team to help with any queries that might arise. The University works closely with private landlords and Worcester City Council to ensure all student shared houses are accredited and offer good standards. We also offer advice on housing matters such as tenancy agreements and questions to ask landlords with regard to safety and fire precautions, so students are supported at every step of the way. Some First Year students will be allocated accommodation in privately rented accommodation, usually sharing with other First Year students. All of the accommodation will have been inspected both by the University and by Worcester City Council and will usually be located close to the University campus. Where this is the case the tenancy contract will be negotiated between the student and the landlord directly and students will pay accommodation fees to the landlord but the University will be happy to offer advice and guidance. University Managed Accommodation1, Sansome Hall This all en suite Hall is self-catering accommodation located within the centre of Worcester, approximately 20-25 minutes walk from the campus and very close to Foregate Street railway station.
A converted pub and skittle alley, this delightful Hall is ideally situated in Worcester city centre adjacent to the local swimming pool and sports centre. These are self-catering residences with a mix of standard, en suite and partially en suite rooms, built around a central part-covered courtyard.
supply of cooking utensils and crockery.
This new exclusive development consists of three 5-bedroomed houses and one 3-bedroomed house with off-road parking adjacent to the campus and just 10-15 minutes walk from the University.
Student unionThe students union houses a Berry's Sandwich Bar which is open during semester times. The SU also runs a shop which sells basic grocery items and stationary. There is also the SU run 'Dive Bar', which you'll need your NUS card to get in at all times. PricesIt's claimed the prices are good at all times when compared to those at other SU bars around the country. EnvironmentArchitectureLocal areaTeaching qualityApplying to WorcesterThinking of applying to Worcester? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other Worcester ArticlesWhy not read these other Worcester Articles? (Link to all pages on this university and PS subcategory) Links |
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