University Campus Suffolk (UCS) opened in 2007 and is one of the newest Higher Education institutions in the UK. Located in the East of England, UCS is a unique institution created in partnership with the Universities of East Anglia and Essex, who jointly validate UCS degrees. UCS is built around a Learning Network, with the main hub in Ipswich and centres across Suffolk. UCS has a very varied and diverse student body, which makes it an interesting and inspiring place to study. There are around 5,000 students across the UCS Network, approximately 70% of which are based at the main hub in Ipswich. Approximately 75% of UCS students are female and approximately 30% are mature students (over 21 years of age).
UCS is built around a Learning Network, with the main hub in Ipswich and centres across Suffolk.
The main Ipswich Campus has a stunning waterfront location, just 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre. UCS students benefit from access to libraries across the Network and the hub, as well as the resources of the validating universities. UCS Ipswich library recently underwent a £2.5-m renovation project. It offers access to centralised e-resources, books and journals and has a range of laptops, PCs and Macs with specialist software. The main Ipswich campus offers free Wi-Fi and dual function iMacs for student use. All student rooms in Athena Hall are wired for internet access.
UCS has five academic schools: Applied Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business, Leadership and Enterprise, Nursing and Midwifery, and Science, Technology, and Health. The expertise in the Schools is complemented by more than 50 Visiting Professors and Senior Fellows who contribute to research, enterprise and teaching and learning within their specialised fields. UCS Ipswich is 90 minutes from London and close to a number of international airports and Harwich ferry terminal.
Research is central to UCS strategy and is carried out primarily through the academic schools at UCS with the support of the Office of Research and Enterprise.
UCS welcomes applications for postgraduate research degrees in any of the following research themes: Leadership and Enterprise, Management, Business, Social Science, Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Science, Health Services, and Research. The Research and Enterprise Directorate runs the Graduate School, offering specialist support and development opportunities for Postgraduate students. In 2011 the overall NSS satisfaction rating for 'Teaching on my course' at UCS was 81%. Two areas, History and Construction, achieved 100% for the standard of teaching. Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Diagnostic Radiography, Computing and Networking, and Midwifery all scored 90% or above for teaching.
UCS has arrangements in place to allow student groups to access various sporting facilities in Ipswich. UCS Union also run a variety of clubs and societies. Sports are offered at many levels from recreational and beginners up to elite/national level.