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Based in the heart of Lincoln on a beautiful green campus, Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has been educating students for 160 years.
BGU's story began in the 1860s as an Anglican teacher training college for women, which makes it one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK. Now, the university offers a wide portfolio of exciting degree courses, and currently educates over 2,000 students in a wide range of subjects from undergraduate degree level to PhD, and much more in between.
Bishop Grosseteste University offers a leading student experience in the UK, having placed first in the country for student support, accommodation and student halls and third place for career prospects according to the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
As well as a constantly evolving portfolio of courses, BGU has invested in a modern library and state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces to ensure students get the most out of their time at university.
BGU's single site campus is just a short walk away from Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle and the old Roman city. Lincoln is an extremely student-friendly city. Retaining the same quaintness and charm of smaller cities by managing to blend its historical past with the contemporary seamlessly, Lincoln is a dynamic and exciting place to live, work, and study.
Bishop Grosseteste University students on Whatuni say:
“The university campus is so small and friendly and it’s so easy to navigate, not to mention beautiful. It’s also such a beautiful abs accessible location. I couldn’t be prouder to be a student here. Fantastic university!”
“BGU is an extremely friendly university which is set in a safe and green location. The support from the lecturers is amazing, they also go above and beyond to help you with anything you need. Lots of societies and free events which means you’ll have an easy time making friends here. I really recommend this university as a great place to both live and study.”
“What makes BGU such a great place to study is how close and friendly everyone is, you aren't just another face in the crowd. When I lost my hearing during first year, I was bordering on dropping out of my course; BG instead put measures in place to support me and brought me my first set of hearing aids.”
As well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Bishop Grosseteste University also offers foundation degrees and progression routes for those looking for qualifications in the field of education. It also provides a number of short courses for students who wish to study education-based topics but cannot commit to a full undergraduate degree.
All of the courses at BGU are tailored to prepare students for their working life upon graduation. This includes a variety of extra support including one-to-one meetings and carefully selected placements in settings relevant to the students’ chosen field.
In addition to this, class sizes are deliberately kept small to provide students with a personalised learning experience with the attention and support they need to succeed in their studies.
The university is constantly innovating the range of courses that it offers, with new programmes in areas such as applied health and wellbeing; business and sport; education studies; and mathematics, computing and data science.
Bishop Grosseteste University students on Whatuni say:
“Interesting course with great placements. The lecturers are hugely supportive and work incredibly hard to make their seminars interactive and enjoyable. A wide type of assignment methods, keeps everything enjoyable and gives you the opportunity to learn new skills.”
“My academic tutor is also brilliant. I never really understood academic writing until I started this programme. Now I'm achieving much higher grades than I ever did.”
“The lecturers will always take time to explain. The course is interesting and in person sessions are very practical, often involving using resources that would be found in a primary school. Sessions that cannot be made practical are taught online (very few) so you can listen in comfortable surroundings.”
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GET PROSPECTUSAs well as A Levels, Bishop Grosseteste University also accepts BTECs, IB Diplomas and Access to Higher Education courses.
Courses may have multiple routes to entry, reflecting the university’s commitment to supporting a diverse range of students in achieving their potential.
Most undergraduate courses will offer admission based on UCAS points or A-level certificates.
Some courses, such as teacher training courses, may have additional academic and non-academic entry requirements. These can include minimum grades at GCSE level in areas such as English and maths, as well as DBS checks. Some teacher training courses may also involve assessments of students’ health and physical capacity to teach.
The university has a dedicated admissions team who can provide personalised information to students about their application journey, as well as answer any questions prospective students may have.
For more information on specific entry requirements at BGU, students can check the university website and specific course pages for more details.
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BGU offers a range of accommodation for its students to help make the transition between home to higher education as easy as possible. They offer a range of on and off-campus options, including:
Wickham Hall
The most modern on-campus accommodation, Wickham Halls is made up of contemporary flats. Each flat contains 6 private en-suite rooms and communal kitchen areas.
Constance Stewart Hall
The largest on-campus accommodation option available at BGU, these halls over 91 individual study bedrooms over four floors. Each floor has a communal kitchen and living area. On the ground floor there’s a fully accessible study-bedroom and bathroom for students with a disability.
All students are advised to bring their own basic cooking utensils with them as they are not provided.
For private accommodation, the university can provide a list of locally accredited landlords.
Bishop Grosseteste University students on Whatuni say:
“The halls have en suite and lots of storage. Having only 6 in a flat to share a kitchen makes it a lot more friendly”
“Decently sized room Good value for money Shared facilities but that doesn't detract much from the overall environment”
“Halls were great. They are really nice and spacious. Less than a 5 min walk to lectures and right next to the refectory.”
Bishop Grosseteste University offers a range of modern facilities, both for academic and social purposes.
The library includes over 138,000 physical materials and 33,000 full-text journals, as well as IT facilities available 24 hours a day. There are also three suite areas for collaborative studying, silent studying and 24/7 studying.
Further academic resources include The Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching (CELT), which helps to develop teaching and learning across BGU.
BG Futures, the purpose-built business incubation centre, provides office space, facilities and business expertise to students who want to start up their own businesses.
BGU also offers its very own on-campus sport and fitness centre, which is open to students, staff and the general public at all fitness levels.
And when students want to relax there are three different areas across campus where they can enjoy a wide range of food and drinks. From the quirky Alice in Wonderland themed cafe Curiositea and urban diner refectory, to the SU bar.
Bishop Grosseteste University students on Whatuni say:
“Great learning ambience, good library and CELT facilities”
“Good learning environment with approachable lecturers +Good location in close proximity to fun and interesting location”
“I love the campus and its facilities.”
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
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VIEW 726 REVIEWS WRITE A REVIEWE Erin Reviewed 26 Oct 23 Theology, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons) It has such a wonderful cosy feel and you never feel like you're just a number in a machine, the lecturers really care about you and want you to succeed. It needs better support to other departments, and it's need to reinforce that community... READ FULL REVIEW
J Jane Reviewed 25 Oct 23 (MA) English Literature Excellent support from all my tutors. The library is fantastic and library staff are really knowledgeable. CELT staff have helped me in my academic writing and with my powerpoint poster presentation. More social get togethers and social events for mature students like myself would be... READ FULL REVIEW
Bishop Grosseteste placed number one in the UK for student support in the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, reflecting the outstanding quality of its wide range of support services.
At Bishop Grosseteste University there’s a student advice team who can help students deal with a wide range of situations which can occur as part of student life. It specialises in money advice and can provide advice with the options available to students if they get into difficulties, so they don’t need to worry about their financials and can instead focus on learning.
There’s also support for students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties and other access needs, helping to ensure that all students have the fair and equal access to their education.
Students also have access to a counselling service. Anyone suffering from any kind of mental health problems can speak to this counselling service to arrange assistance, helping to alleviate worries and giving them the best chance at succeeding in their qualification.
Bishop Grosseteste University students on Whatuni say:
“I have never felt more supported both in terms of academics and in terms of my mental health needs.”
“Lots of universities advertise a supportive, welcoming community, but BGU actually deliver on this. They really focus on you as an individual and give you all the support you need. My academic tutor is also brilliant.”
“The university is the most supportive and inclusive I’m so proud to be a student at this institution!”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEBishop Grosseteste University offers courses ranging from foundation degrees up to PhD level.
There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ method of teaching at BGU. Instead, teaching methods are designed to suit each subject area and each group of students, combining the best aspects of traditional university teaching with innovative techniques to promote participation and interactivity. Students will be taught in a variety of ways, from tailored lectures, tutorials and seminars to practical workshops, coursework and work-based placements.
The university offers excellent programmes across a wide range of subject areas, but particularly excels in education studies and teacher training. In part due to its heritage as a teacher training college, BGU continues to build on its history and innovate in the field.
The university is placed 23rd the 2023 Complete University Guide for investment into facilities, as well as placing in the top 70 universities in the UK for graduate prospects and outcomes. As a result, students can attend BGU confident in the quality of their education and their vision for the future.
Bishop Grosseteste University students on Whatuni say:
“I love in class lessons as I get to know my study buddies and lectures better, we enjoy our time together, the hours and days suit me well as I am a single parent”
“Lecturers offer guidance in every lecture and no question is ever too off topic for them to answer. If you are worried about assignments they are available to answer your questions, or if you have an interest in their specialist subject they love to chat about it.”
“I have learnt so so much in such a short time and i feel as though this was the right choice for me. the tutors are always there when i need them and i always understand the content and extra help is always available.”
Bishop Grosseteste’s Students’ Union (BGSU) is run by full-time and part-time officers across a range of areas. They support students throughout their time at the university, as well as helping to run the variety of clubs and societies and holding regular social events for students.
It helps to ensure all students are equally represented no matter their background and offers support for any students in dispute with the university itself.
All BGU students automatically become members of the students’ union when they enrol at the university. Students can then access the support and facilities immediately, while during their first weeks at the university they will receive extensive information on the social events, clubs and societies offered.
Bishop Grosseteste University students on Whatuni say:
“Great location, tidy campus and social activities. Lincoln is a small town with lots to do!”
“I love that this university is right on the doorstep of historic Lincoln - which is just beautiful.”
“The SU is amazing - they change thing up and really let you enjoy student life.”
Run by the Bishop Grosseteste SU, there are many societies to choose from, including several competitive sports teams. Students are actively encouraged to join or set up a club or society that interests them, to allow them to unwind from their studies, add to their CV, and make new friends.
A unique, multi-cultural and student-friendly city to live in, Lincoln is split into two halves – with the historic Cathedral Quarter and the more modern city centre linked together by Steep Hill, which has a wide range of quirky independent shops. In recent years, the city has matured into a thriving cultural hotspot; a heady mixture of old and new, historical and contemporary, traditional and cutting edge. With students making up a significant proportion of the population of the city, arrivals can be sure that they’ll be in good company.
Lincoln is also ideally placed to give students easy access to Nottingham, Sheffield and the coast. Transport links for the rest of the country are excellent via road and rail, while the two airports in close proximity make it easy for international students to attend the university.
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BGU has consistently high employability rates for its graduates, with the university winning third place in the UK for career prospects at the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. Students are given the tools and guidance to develop their career prospects, with access to a Social Economy Hub, workshops and events, job fairs and a network of employers.
Students can also attend careers interviews and mock interviews with a futures careers advisor, which is the perfect combination with the Bishop Grosseteste Futures online vacancy service when it comes to securing exciting graduate roles.
There’s also advice on hand if students are thinking of starting up their own business. Students are encouraged to develop a set of ‘graduate attributes’ to help them prepare for future success. These are academic literacy, global citizenship, information literacy, digital fluency, employability and being enterprising.
Students can also take part in BGU’s Employability Award, which is designed to ensure they’re fully prepared for the world of work by the time they graduate. Students earn points by participating in additional work experience, volunteering, part-time and vacation work, attending relevant employability award workshops and lectures, and taking part in on-campus activities.
Students looking to help reduce the financial burden of their qualification can find out more about the scholarship and bursary options available at the university.
The scholarships included are:
BGU Bursary
£800 for BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) students with a household income of £30,000 or less.
Some additional sums are payable for over-21s, student parents or applicants from areas where few people go into higher education. Students should make sure that they allow their information to be shared with the university when they apply for student finance to be considered.
Care Leavers
For students that are leaving care, they can apply for an enhanced bursary. Students should apply through BGU’s Student Advice service, which will also be able to answer any questions students have about their eligibility.
Students are required to pay annual tuition fees for their course. These costs are:
UK students per year: £9,250
International students per year: £12,455
Students are able to apply to pay their tuition fees over a number of instalments on special request, although most UK students will use a tuition fee loan. This is a standard (non-means tested) loan which almost all students are eligible for, covering the costs of the tuition fees in full. Students would only need to repay this loan once they reach a minimum salary level upon completion of their degree.
Students can also get help with other financial matters through the university’s support team, with tips on budgeting and help finding other means of monetary support.
Loans and other financial support options for international students will vary.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
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You'll be shocked by the number of clubs and societies on offer at Bishop Grosseteste University. There's something for everyone! As well as being able to pick different clubs and societies, most courses let you choose modules at different points through your degree.
As well as personalising your course through optional modules, you may have the chance to do a work placement during your studies. Developing your professional skills through work placements is a great way to add to your CV and boost your employability.
If you want a job you love (and who doesn't?), getting a job in a field you're passionate about is a great place to start. By studying a subject you really enjoy, you'll be qualified for a range of jobs relating to that subject, which you'll hopefully love.
For those who aren't ready to give up on education after an undergraduate degree, you'll have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate study such as a master's or even a PhD.
Bishop Grosseteste University's accommodation is designed to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. All your bills are included in your rent, you'll have free WiFi and your rent also includes security and maintenance.
You'll have access to communal areas like kitchen and dining facilities, where you can socialise with other students you're living with. Disabled students will find several rooms adapted in accessible halls to suit a range of access requirements.
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