Barrow-in-Furness Campus
Opening 2025
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Shaping the Future of Barrow
In line with the University’s Towards 2030 strategy, it is our strategic intent of being a university in Barrow and for the Furness region. The campus, located on Buccleuch Dock, provides the benefits and value of higher education for learners, businesses, and the local area. Opening in September 2025, the University campus will form part of the Barrow Learning Quarter. Our academics are collaborating with partners in the area to identify and co-create a range of undergraduate degree programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Adult Nursing.
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Degrees available at our Barrow Campus
This BSc (Hons) programme is designed to prepare you to develop into a competent, safe and knowledgeable practitioner who is confident in delivering high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care and with the expertise you need to develop future nursing practice.
This course is not open to international students that would require us to sponsor them on a Student Route Visa at the Barrow campus, but is available for international students at Lancaster and Carlisle.
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Our Integrated Foundation Year degree offers an invaluable extra year of academic preparation, ensuring you're fully ready for degree-level study. By completing the foundation year, you'll strengthen your foundational knowledge of the subject, sharpen essential learning techniques, and boost your confidence.
This course is not open to international students that would require us to sponsor them on a Student Route Visa at the Barrow campus
The University of Cumbria is one of the country’s leading providers of teacher education. We continue to value and support school involvement in teacher training. Through working in partnership with lead schools, we can currently offer several routes across a wide geographical footprint. With partnerships nationwide, we provide hundreds of teacher training places in primary and secondary schools.
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Scholarships
Ready to kick-start your future?
The University of Cumbria, in partnership with BAE Systems, is excited to offer the BAE Systems Scholarship for UK undergraduates pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This scholarship isn’t just about financial support; it’s a launchpad for your career!
What's included?
- Up to £8,000 in non-repayable bursaries, supporting you across your degree.
- A 12-week paid placement* with BAE Systems, where you’ll gain real-world experience in the defence sector.
- A guaranteed interview* at BAE Systems after graduation—giving you a chance to take your first career step with one of the UK’s leading companies in engineering and technology.
(*subject to security clearance)
If you’re driven, passionate, and ready to turn your ambition into action, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now and start your journey with us!
Three Reasons Why We Love #brilliantbarrow
Our Degrees ensure that you will be in a fantastic learning environment gaining knowledge and skills from professionals and fellow students.
Shared workspaces – As part of the Barrow Learning Quarter, you will have access to modern learning facilities, flexible study spaces, excellent library resources, great social and meeting places, and much more.
Free-time - With the Lake District National Park on your doorstep, you really are spoilt for choice. Outside of your classes, you can embrace the glorious surroundings and enjoy the many outdoor activities available in the local area. If you enjoy nights out, dine at one of the many local independent restaurants serving delicious food and sample the range of bespoke beers and gin produced in the region.
Explore Barrow - Immerse yourself in #BRILLIANTBARROW's culture by exploring the remains of Furness Abbey or diving into history at the Dock Museum. Just a stone's throw away you will discover Piel Island, a 50-acre island situated at the tip of the Furness Peninsula. You can even do a spot of seal spotting off Walney Island!
Upcoming Barrow Events
Barrow Open Evening 22nd October
22 Oct 2025-22 Oct 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Open Days | Barrow-in-Furness
Explore the Barrow campus. This Open Day is relevant for Nursing and Mechanical Engineering.
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Barrow Open Evening 19th November
19 Nov 2025-19 Nov 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Open Days | Barrow-in-Furness
Explore the Barrow campus. This Open Day is relevant for Nursing and Mechanical Engineering.
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University of Cumbria Drop in: Barrow - 24th July 2025
24 Jul 2025-24 Jul 2025 |10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Open Days | Barrow-in-Furness
At a University of Cumbria Drop In event, you can explore all your options under one roof. We can help you find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.
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University of Cumbria Drop in: Barrow - 7th August 2025
07 Aug 2025-07 Aug 2025 |10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Open Days | Barrow-in-Furness
At a University of Cumbria Drop In event, you can explore all your options under one roof. We can help you find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.
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University of Cumbria Clearing 2025 entry Drop in: Barrow - 21st August 2025
21 Aug 2025-21 Aug 2025 |10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Clearing Events | Barrow-in-Furness
Are you still searching for the right university for you? We’d love to show you what the University of Cumbria has to offer at our Clearing Drop In Event.
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Where to find our Barrow-in-Furness campus
University of Cumbria,
Buccleuch Dock Road,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA14 2SW