Facts, Figures, Accolades

The University's Vision

To be recognised as one of a new generation of great civic universities - innovative, accessible, inspirational and outward looking; with international reach and remarkable local impact. 
Founded: 1901
University status: 1992
 

Faculties

Faculty of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Education and Society

Student Headcount

Part-Time Home and EU Undergraduate 7626 
Full-Time Home and EU Undergraduate 6139
Part-Time Overseas Undergraduate 792
Full-Time Overseas Undergraduate 685
Home and EU Postgraduate Taught 1069
Overseas Postgraduate Taught 674
Postgraduate Research 292
Total  
17,207

All Staff (FTE) 

 
Business, Law and Psychology 78
Arts, Design, Media & Culture 134
Computing and Technology 79
Education and Lifelong Learning 65
Health, Natural and Social Sciences
119
Support Staff in Academic Schools
318
University Support Services 610
Total  1,403