Facilities
Each of our campuses boasts an impressive range of facilities, and you'll find additional resources and specialist equipment at our city centre locations too.
“The estate at Newton Park was like an outdoor lab and we made the most of it!”
For a Geography student, being surrounded by lakes and rolling hills is perfect.
Harry Watts, BSc (Hons) Geography
“Within two minutes I can be in the rehearsal rooms or costume department, and in another I can be working on the set-build”
It makes the process a lot more collaborative.
Imogen Howarth, BA (Hons) Theatre, Festival and Event Production
Communal spaces
Superb classroom facilities, social spaces, specialist digital resources and immersive views of the surrounding countryside.
A historic Georgian country house that now acts as a gathering space for both students and staff alike.
Extensive academic resources, bookable study seats and computers, and dedicated subject librarians.
A place to relax, socialise and grab something to eat or drink, or workout in the air-conditioned gym.
Convenient grab-and-go options, as well as open-plan dining areas and home-cooked meals.
Sports pitches for rugby, netball and football, an on-site gym and an abundance of beautiful countryside to explore.
Superb classroom facilities, social spaces, specialist digital resources and immersive views of the surrounding countryside.
A historic Georgian country house that now acts as a gathering space for both students and staff alike.
Extensive academic resources, bookable study seats and computers, and dedicated subject librarians.
A place to relax, socialise and grab something to eat or drink, or workout in the air-conditioned gym.
Convenient grab-and-go options, as well as open-plan dining areas and home-cooked meals.
Sports pitches for rugby, netball and football, an on-site gym and an abundance of beautiful countryside to explore.
Adobe Creative Cloud
We've partnered with Adobe to become an Adobe Creative Campus. This gives our students and staff free access to the full Adobe Creative Suite, including applications such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator.
With Adobe Creative Cloud Pro Edition, you’ll have the tools to enhance your digital skills, from video editing and photography software to creating striking CVs and unforgettable portfolios.
Art and design
A vast array of specialist workshops and passionate technical demonstrators to help you bring your ideas to life.
A one-stop shop stocked with a wide range of specialist materials, and highly experienced staff on hand to offer advice and guidance.
Dedicated spaces to showcase artwork and immerse yourself in the work of talented artists and makers.
A vast array of specialist workshops and passionate technical demonstrators to help you bring your ideas to life.
A one-stop shop stocked with a wide range of specialist materials, and highly experienced staff on hand to offer advice and guidance.
Dedicated spaces to showcase artwork and immerse yourself in the work of talented artists and makers.
Music and performance
A fully adaptable 186-seat theatre with advanced sound, lighting and staging facilities, plus rehearsal spaces.
A purpose-built space for chamber and small ensemble music, including a 150 seat auditorium and two recording studios.
A dynamic outdoor performance space that seamlessly combines theatre with the natural environment.
A purpose-built facility that includes rehearsal studios and workshops in carpentry and costume-making.
A state-of-the-art recording studio, cutting-edge audiovisual and sound design space, and industry-standard equipment.
Three fully-equipped dance studios, plus a video editing suite and additional rehearsal spaces for independent study.
A fully adaptable 186-seat theatre with advanced sound, lighting and staging facilities, plus rehearsal spaces.
A purpose-built space for chamber and small ensemble music, including a 150 seat auditorium and two recording studios.
A dynamic outdoor performance space that seamlessly combines theatre with the natural environment.
A purpose-built facility that includes rehearsal studios and workshops in carpentry and costume-making.
A state-of-the-art recording studio, cutting-edge audiovisual and sound design space, and industry-standard equipment.
Three fully-equipped dance studios, plus a video editing suite and additional rehearsal spaces for independent study.
Science and environment
Laboratories, glasshouses and experimental areas for a wide range of biological studies.
A bespoke laboratory for investigating living cell lines such as those from mammalian and insect origin.
A specialist laboratory complex including a low-hazard lab, specialist analytical equipment and access to professional nutritional software.
An interactive environment for gaining hands-on experience with specialist equipment and research tools.
Analytical laboratories, specialist equipment and excellent natural resources on our Newton Park campus.
Laboratories, glasshouses and experimental areas for a wide range of biological studies.
A bespoke laboratory for investigating living cell lines such as those from mammalian and insect origin.
A specialist laboratory complex including a low-hazard lab, specialist analytical equipment and access to professional nutritional software.
An interactive environment for gaining hands-on experience with specialist equipment and research tools.
Analytical laboratories, specialist equipment and excellent natural resources on our Newton Park campus.
Other facilities and resources
Multi-camera TV studios that rival those used by commercial organisations and broadcast companies, plus a professional control room and post-production suites.
A brand new facility for co-curricular activities such as mooting and mock trials, as well as assessments and training.
A space for local micro-businesses, students, academics and graduates to work on projects which focus on creativity and technology.
A vibrant fashion concept store and community incubator dedicated to nurturing creativity, fostering sustainable business practices and providing real-world educational experiences.
Multi-camera TV studios that rival those used by commercial organisations and broadcast companies, plus a professional control room and post-production suites.
A brand new facility for co-curricular activities such as mooting and mock trials, as well as assessments and training.
A space for local micro-businesses, students, academics and graduates to work on projects which focus on creativity and technology.
A vibrant fashion concept store and community incubator dedicated to nurturing creativity, fostering sustainable business practices and providing real-world educational experiences.
Interested in hiring our facilities?
Many of our specialist spaces are available for external organisations to hire. Get in touch with us to discuss your bespoke package and check availability.