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National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Apprenticeship Fair - Saturday 7 February 2026

Earn while you learn, gain industry experience, a university qualification, and a salary - all at the same time.

It's your chance to meet and speak to leading employers, discover higher and degree apprenticeship programmes across a wide range of industries.

Learn more and book your place

This is our place, built around you.

We're a revolutionary, modern university built for change. We offer personalised, supportive teaching that will nurture you and immersive, practical learning experiences that will help turn your possibility into reality.

I have been given so many opportunities that I would never get in my life, it really is a gateway of endless networking and connections.
Rico Lee

Esports student

Upcoming events


7 February

Apprenticeships Fair 2026

Join us and meet leading employers, explore higher and degree apprenticeship opportunities and get direct insight into real career pathways.

10 February

Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE - Postgraduate Webinar Series

Hear from our academic team about the Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE, course content, teaching practice, and career pathways.

11 February

MSc Forensic Science - Postgraduate Webinar Series

Explore our hands-on MSc Forensic Science course and how it prepares you for a dynamic postgraduate career in forensic investigation.

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Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

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TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021