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A CAMPUS TO BRING
OUT THE BEST IN YOU
More than £15million has been invested in recent years to create a modern learning
environment at Priestley that will help you reach your full potential.
Most recently this has included an investment of more
than £1million to extend our Crescent Café Bar, the
Performing Arts facilities and an upgrade to the WiFi
network.
duplex colour printers. The Arts Centre also has an
exhibition space for the display of current and ongoing
student work.
Science Laboratories
A £1.5 million state-of-the-art technology centre was
opened in 2014 and further investment has been made
into a new science laboratory and an IT infrastructure
upgrade.
The Crescent Building
The Crescent Building provides a striking and modern
welcome to the c0ollege and incorporates:
• Specialised teaching rooms
• Crescent Café
• Reception
• Student Services
Lewis Carroll Building
With eight classrooms over two floors this state-of the-
art facility is home to our IT courses, 200 computers and
a social study area available to all students.
Learning Resource Centre
Designed to meet the needs of the modern student, the
LRC offers better facilities than some universities. It
includes over 150 PCs, separate areas for quiet study,
group work and informal learning. The LRC is open for
private study until 6pm Monday to Thursday during term
time so that you can catch up on your studies. Study
Support staff are available to provide one-to-one
assistance.
Media and Performing Arts Centre
This centre features the following first class facilities:
• Drama and Dance Studios
• Performance Practice Studios
• Performance Theatre
• Media Editing Suite
• Music practice and recording rooms
• Music Studio
• Production Workshop
The Art & Design Centres
An inspiring environment with workshop and studio
spaces equipped with a wealth of specialist equipment
across our range of Art & Design courses. The Graphic
Design and Photography suites benefit from high
specification PCs and are installed with industry-
standard multimedia software, networked to A3 Laser
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More than £350,000 has been invested in laboratories
that boast high-tech equipment including fume
cupboards and university-standard analytical balances.
All science laboratories are equipped with university-
standard apparatus for Biology, Chemistry, Electronics,
Physics and Applied Science.
Language Centre
This centre provides online learning facilities and is
equipped with headsets and microphones for listening
and speaking activities. Further resources include a
digital TV, pre-recorded language programmes and a
wide selection of videos and DVDs to support your
studies.
Sports Centre
Our full-size sports hall also houses a fitness suite and
sports laboratory. The £625,000 All Weather Sports
Pitch is available to the whole college community,
including students opting to study sport academically or
those taking part in enrichment activities.
Wicked Café / Starbucks /
Crescent Café
Grab a Starbucks, read, listen to a band,
catch up with friends or watch TV on
the 50 inch plasmas in these
fantastic social spaces. The recently
extended Crescent Café provides
freshly-prepared food including
a salad bar, sandwiches, wraps,
soups and other hot foods.
Breakfast is available from 8:15am.
Cashless Catering
Our cashless catering system allows students to pay for
meals using their ID card. Your account can be topped
up online, by cheque or at one of the top-up machines in
college.
Outdoor Recreational Spaces
Several outdoor eating and recreational areas are
available where students can relax and even enjoy a
game of table tennis.