Penrith Campus, University of Central Lancashire provides education for land based industries and the rural economy, plus business, computing, tourism and sports studies. Penrith Campus, which merged with the University of Central Lancashire in 1998, has a long and enviable reputation stretching back more than 100 years. Originally specialising in land based programmes, the Campus has now diversified into a many other areas of study such as animal care, equine studies, computing, childcare, business, forensic science, tourism and outdoor pursuits. It offers courses in further education, higher education and professional development.