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  • We're the friendliest University in the West Midlands, according to former students
  • Wolverhampton is one of the most cost-friendly places for students to live in the UK, according toMyfinances.co.uk 
  • It's a great location. Birmingham is 20 minutes away, as is the beautiful Shropshire countryside. London, Liverpool and Manchester are less than a couple of hours away
  • Cultural highlights include the Grand Theatre, Art Gallery, Light House cinema, the Pop Arts gallery and our own Arena Theatre
  • The campus is in Wolverhampton City Centre, and has that city 'buzz' - but is small enough to feel like a community
  • The area has a great musical heritage - top bands regularly play at Wolverhampton venues. 

Find out more about City campus.

Visit Wolverhampton
Find out what's on with the official guide to the city from Wolverhampton City Council.

  • A peaceful campus in a great location and set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside
  • Oakengates Theatre in Telford
  • Home to the historic Ironbridge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
  • Biggest and best shopping centre in all of Shropshire
  • Attractions include the 450 acre Telford Town Park, ski centre, ice rink and ten-screen cinema
  • Telford International Centre is the 6th largest exhibition centre in the UK
  • Telford's Racquet Centre hosts many prestigious sporting events.

Find out more about Telford campus.

What's on in Telford
Find out what's on in the Telford area with the Council website.

  • A friendly campus community, with access to great accommodation and sporting facilities
  • Home to the renowned Walsall Art Gallery
  • Walsall Illuminations are a regular annual feast for the eyes
  • Plenty of pubs and clubs for nights every day of the week
  • Attractions include a cinema, Walsall Football Club and casino.

Find out more about Walsall campus.

What's on in Walsall
Find out what's on with the official guide to the town from Walsall Council.