The new universities offer a number of subject areas which are rarely available at the older universities, particularly those demanding creativity with professional rigour. This mix creates a vibrant and exciting student body which includes one of the largest groups of part-time students in the country and a significant percentage of older students. We are very concerned to maintain and develop the quality and relevance of our teaching and support, which is equally relevant both for undergraduate and postgraduate work. Considerable attention is paid to curriculum design, flexibility and the introduction of innovative and interesting learning methods. UCE's employment record is outstanding.
Many students gain their first jobs with organisations they have encountered during their courses.
Already some 15 per cent of our student population is studying on postgraduate and post-experience programmes and this figure is increasing annually. As I write this Introduction, I realise that I have described exactly the reasons why approximately 25,000 students come to the University of Central England in Birmingham every year. If you choose to join them, you will become a member of a stimulating and lively institution which is part of the community and not apart from it. We look forward to hearing from you.