UCLan Cyprus is the first Branch Campus of the University of Central Lancashire situated in Pyla, Larnaka, which is completely licensed and registered University in Cyprus. In the meantime, it is approved and validated by both the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus and the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), for Higher Education. It has been commenced on 2012, having students from over the world, studying on Bachelor, Master and Doctoral Degrees.
UCLan Cyprus aims to offer a premium recognized British Higher Education, committed to academic excellence and innovative learning environment.
Graduates receive a Double Degree (two certificates) from both Universities, UCLan Cyprus and UCLan UK, recognised across Europe and beyond.
History
editBuilt on strong academic foundations, University of Central Lancashire, has been founded more than 90 years. UCLan Cyprus operates under the academic umbrella of UCLan UK and it is in 7th academic year of operation with students from over the world.
Rankings of UCLan
editThe University of Central Lancashire is ranked among the top 3.3% of all worldwide Universities by 'the Centre for World University Rankings 2016 [1] (CWUR).
UCLan is in the top 800 universities globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings[2]
Campus
editUCLan Cyprus campus is located in Pyla, Larnaka, on the southern coast of Cyprus. At the area, here are numerous attractions such as archeological destinations, exhibition halls and gardens. The most notable are the Larnaka Fort, worked in 1625 on the seafront and the ninth century St. Lazarus Church, again near the Fort. Common locales for natural life and magnificence incorporate the Salt Lake on the edges of Larnaka, a safe house for transitory winged animals, including flamingos and different waders. Apart of that, steed riding, nature strolls, camel rides and composed journeys are some of the main activities in Larnaka. On the other hand, bicycles and quad bicycles can likewise be procured for day trips. Apart of that, campus is located only 15 minutes away from the International Airport in Larnaka (LCA).
Facilities
edit- Library
- Moot Court
- Sports Lab
- Cognition & Development Psychology Lab
- Engineering Labs
Schools & Programmes
editUCLan Cyprus is composed of 3 schools, namely the School of Business & Management, School of Law & the School of Science.
School of Business & Management
editMarketing
Accounting and Finance
Economics
Hospitality &/ Tourism
Business Administration
English Language Studies
Web Design & Development
Educational Leadership
School of Law
editLaw
International Business Law
Financial & Commercial Law
School of Science
editComputer Science
Mathematics
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Sports & Exercise
Psychology
Distance Learning
editUCLan Cyprus offers distance learning programmes in bachelor & master degrees.
Institute of Professional Studies (IPS)
editThe Institute of Professional Studies at UCLan Cyprus is an educational institution, combining academic knowledge with technical training. It has been established in 2013.
Programmes
editProfessional Diploma in Oil & Gas
Professional Diploma in Agriculture and Agribusiness
Professional Diploma in Automotive Mechanics
Accreditations & Achievements
editPartnership with ACCA
editUCLan Cyprus and the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance program, propelled a Partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), offering the Chartered Certified Accountant proficient capability. The association with ACCA appealingly positions UCLan Cyprus as the main University in Europe offering a BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance program at the same time authorized by ACCA, and offering an Accelerate status by exempting upon enlistment to the program the initial 9 essential courses, enabling the understudies to continue to whatever is left of the 5 proficient courses to gain ACCA accreditation.
Accreditation by British Psychology Society (BPS)
editUCLan Cyprus has earned an accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and it is the main University in Cyprus that has a licensed Psychology program by the BPS proficient body. Thus, graduates will fulfil the requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the Society (GBC), which is essential to end up as an expert clinician and have the chance to be utilized even in the UK.
BSc Computing Accreditation By British Computing Society
editUCLan Cyprus has gained the accreditation of its Undergraduate program BSc Computing. The BCS accreditation is a sign of confirmation that the BSc Computing Undergraduate level of UCLan Cyprus fulfills the guidelines set by the BCS and sets UCLan Cyprus graduates IT experts. Subsequently, graduates will's identity accepting a BSc Computing degree, will naturally earn an accreditation as Chartered Information Technology Professionals (CITPs).
Model United Nation
editUCLan Cyprus' Law School sorted out the Model United Nations (MUN) occasion with the United Nations Association of Cyprus [3] .Train law understudy required by speaking to an individual UN part nation with draft arrangement. Following the talks, the understudy's agents were conceded with a BSC Accreditation opportunity to propose alterations, and after that vote in favor of the corrections and the adjusted goals. The occasion was finished with a pleasant reception, allowing the chance to the understudies to talk about their impressions about the MUN occasion, just as talk with the visitor, exchange views and share information.
“InAvation” Award
editThe University of Central Lancashire's Cyprus Campus has won the title of the 'Most InAVative Education Facility' at the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) InAVation Awards, within more than 30 contenders. It has shortlisted from four other University finalists situated in England, the Republic of Ireland and Russia. UCLan Cyprus IT framework gives in excess of 300 programming applications, credit of PCs, and free Wi-Fi over the campus.
References
edit- ^ "CWUR 2016 | Top Universities in the World". cwur.org. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ "University of Central Lancashire". Times Higher Education (THE). 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ^ "2nd Annual UCLan Cyprus Model United Nations". Cyprus Mail. 2017-06-09. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
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