UCC Prospectus 2019-2020

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Why Come to Croydon? Photograph by: Dualle Dabay © 2018 London’s Best Connected Borough University Centre Croydon is situated in the centre of Croydon, a thriving multicultural centre with strong African, Caribbean and Asian influences and links with many other ethnic communities. Croydon has one of the largest populations in London, with over 384,000 residents. Croydon is very well connected and transport links to UCC are second to none. Trains, trams and buses stop right outside the University Centre. Central London is only 12 minutes away by train, and it takes just 15 minutes to get to Gatwick Airport. Croydon also has London’s only tram network, transporting over 276 million people a year. 6 | University Centre Croydon
The London Overground links up to West Croydon train station, creating direct connections to Whitechapel, Shoreditch and Hoxton ensuring Croydon’s reputation as London’s best connected borough. As well as providing unrivalled transport links and huge retail offerings, Croydon boasts more green space than most neighbouring boroughs with over 120 parks. Excellent Location UCC is in the centre of Croydon which has excellent transport connections to the rest of Greater London and the South East of England. Croydon is one of the UK’s largest commercial centres and has been a focus for shopping in the South East since the 13th century when Surrey Street Market was first established. Croydon is ranked highly in the UK retail rankings and is well-known for its busy retail facilities. The local economy is thriving and the planned £1 billion shopping centre developed by Westfield Hammerson will transform the town centre and bring further economic prosperity to the area. Another added benefit is that the cost of living is lower than in many other parts of London whilst the services and entertainment facilities are highly rated. restaurants, brasseries, bistros and cafes offering cuisine from around the world. The greatest concentration is in the town centre where the thriving night-time economy attracts 20,000 people every weekend to its wide range of bars, nightclubs and traditional pubs. As London’s ‘third city’, Croydon offers a rich artistic heritage as well as providing opportunities for a varied and vibrant social life. A branch of Boxpark, the world’s first pop-up mall, opened in October 2016 and is situated directly opposite the University Centre – fusing the concepts of the modern street food market and placing local and global brands side by side, to create a unique shopping and dining destination. Our central location means the bars, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities that Croydon has to offer are right on your doorstep. Croydon has a large variety of Prospectus 2019/20 | 7
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