Gloucester is home to one of four campuses of University of Gloucestershire. The Faculty of Applied Sciences is located there since 2002. Characteristically for England, Gloucester is known for many churches and a cathedral built by bishop John Hooper.

When preparing for a career in an internationally connected field of business, such as finance or logistics, students might consider a program in global leadership. These courses can allow a student to gain the international experience necessary to succeed in a variety of disciplines.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are Oxford and Cambridge (often referred to as Oxbridge by many Britons). England also has several other world-class institutions, including several in London (notably Imperial College, the London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London, all are part of London University).

An MA is a master’s degree awarded to students that have completed a program studying humanities or fine arts subjects such as history, communications, philosophy, theology or English. A Master of Arts degree typically requires coursework, research and written examinations.