Cardiff University International Prospectus 2021
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Cardiff University International Prospectus 2021 www.cardiff.ac.uk/international www.cardiff.ac.uk/international bienvenue The photographs in this prospectus are of Cardiff University students, locations at Cardiff University and the city of Cardiff. studying at cardiff university www.cardiff.ac.uk/international welcome Cardiff University has been producing successful Contents graduates since 1883, combining a prestigious About Us heritage with modern and innovative facilities. 04 #WeAreInternational 06 Research The University has changed dramatically over the 08 Studying at Cardiff University last 137 years, but the 10 About Cardiff University commitment to quality 12 Career prospects education and a rewarding 14 Cardiff, the capital city of Wales university experience remains. 16 Accommodation 18 University life 20 The future Course List 21 Courses and Schools directory Enhancing Your Studies 42 Study Abroad 43 Global Opportunities 44 English Language Programme Next Steps 47 How to apply 49 Money and living expenses 50 University map 3 3 studying at cardiff university #WeAreInternational Cardiff University is truly international. With over 8,600 international students from more than 130 countries stepping through our doors each year, our student population is diverse and multicultural. We recruit worldwide for the best academic talent who help to deliver a rich and engaging study environment. The University reaches far beyond its home in Wales, with hundreds of overseas partnerships and research projects around the world, contributing to our ever-growing global community. University of Bremen Cardiff Carlos Jiminez Santillan, University * Mexico MSc Operational Research and Applied Statistics, 2018 Discovery Partners “Cardiff is such an amazing city to Institute (DPI) live in . This is what I called a true student city . Coming to Cardiff is one of the best experiences of my life.” Dr Tiago Alves, Portugal Senior Lecturer in Earth Sciences and Head of the 3D Seismic Laboratory “One of the things that is most surprising is University of how closely-knit students and staff are at Campinas University Cardiff. We actually grow together with the of Zambia students as they finish their BScs and many of the students end up staying at Cardiff and University continue their career as MSc or PhD students.” of Namibia Juliet Bawuah, Ghana MA International Public Relations and Global Communications Management, 2018 “Living in Cardiff has opened my eyes to a whole new perspective about life . I like the variety Satwik Shivohan, India Cardiff offers in terms of what you BA Media, Journalism and Culture, 2020 can get with its beautiful sights and sounds.” “I chose Cardiff because it offers everything a student could possibly ask for - whether it's an exemplary degree programme, generous staff support or an opportunity to pursue your other interests, Cardiff has it all! This place makes you feel like home even before you realise it.” 4 www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/international-partnerships International partnerships Cardiff University is proud to We are proud of our Civic Mission Elif Istanbulluoglu, Turkey have more than 200 links and partnership with the University MSc Sustainable Mega-Buildings, partnerships across the globe, of Namibia that aligns with the 2018 including our strategic partnerships United Nations Sustainable with Xiamen University, University Development Goals in seeking to “Cardiff offers what a capital of Campinas (UNICAMP), Beijing reduce poverty, promote health and city should offer, but it is also Normal University and University support sustainable environmental a peaceful city that does not of Bremen, which support joint development. We also have a highly overwhelm people. Compared to research collaboration and offer successful collaborative research more crowded cities in Europe and mobility opportunities for students and training facility, the Danau the UK, Cardiff is cheaper and therefore the standard and staff. We also have very Girang Field Centre, which focuses of living is higher.” significant developing partnerships on preserving biodiversity and with the University of Waikato and conserving endangered species in Dalian University of Technology. Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. As well as our many global research agreements, we also have a host of long-standing and much valued student exchange, transfer, recruitment and mobility agreements and partnerships worldwide. You can see the most popular of these on the map: Key partners Some of our most popular student exchange, recruitment and mobility partnerships Peking University Beijing Normal University Yuxin Ding, China Capital Medical University BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management), 2021 IIT “Cardiff University gave me the opportunity to Ropar Dalian University shine as bright as I can and develop not only my of Technology skills through lectures and tutorials, but to develop Xiamen and grow as an outstanding person. It provides University everything I need, like high quality lectures, campus activities and digital education. Basically, I am enjoying BITS Pilani Beijing Normal University Zhuhai an extraordinary education and campus life.” IIT Madras Danau Girang Xiamen Field Centre University Malaysia Thu Thao Nguyen, Vietnam PhD in Business and Management, 2022 “People are super friendly, and the city is affordable for students . There are also plenty of coffee shops and restaurants that you can University of Waikato hang out with your friends.” Monash University Dr M Sankar, India Catalysis Institute Research Fellow Wei Hang Tong, Malaysia “Cardiff University I would say is a Law LLB, BPTC With LLM, 2020 fantastic place to work and most Cardiff is a hybrid of both urban importantly, a fantastic place to live and country lifestyle. You can as well. It is such a beautiful place. experience a rock & roll band Within 20 minutes you can go to jamming in the city centre and the most exciting part of the UK, complete serenity with a cup of tea with very beautiful beaches. It’s a beautiful place to live.” or a picnic in the park just a few minutes’ walk away. So, whatever kind of person you are, there will be something which suits your interest.” 5 studying at cardiff university 6 www.cardiff.ac.uk/research research that matters Cardiff University is a research-led University and a member of the Russell Group. We excel in producing high quality, innovative research which makes a real difference both locally and worldwide. Studying in a research-led, Russell Group * • 5th in the UK for research quality institution like Cardiff University has many • 2nd in the UK for research impact* advantages: • Our research contracts have a value 1 Degrees recognised worldwide of £500 million 2 Innovative courses based on the latest discoveries and research • Our academic staff work with 3 Teaching by staff who are driven by creativity and curiosity, partners from all sectors, across the many of whom are internationally recognised leaders in UK and overseas, to keep us at the their fields 4 Enhanced career prospects as employers often favour forefront of innovation. well-informed graduates from research-led universities • Our research expertise and 5 Excellent teaching facilities and campus investment. facilities are used by industry and We’re undertaking our biggest campus upgrade in a generation with a £600m investment in our future commercial partners, government 6 Joining a worldwide network of alumni holding top positions bodies and other organisations in governments, the private sector and academia internationally. 7 Thriving innovation culture with connections to industry and *Research Excellence Framework 2014 business, informing our teaching and nurturing student entrepreneurship. Global collaborations to address global challenges Our researchers collaborate with partners worldwide to tackle global issues such as climate change adaptation for improved food and water security, mitigation of CO2 emissions through storage in coal deposits, and the genetic architecture of mental disorders. Recently, they have also turned their expertise to supporting the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Phoenix Project Danau Girang Field Centre Through our partnership with the University of Namibia, A team of Cardiff University researchers are currently working we have launched the Phoenix Project, focusing on poverty to preserve biodiversity and conserve endangered species in reduction, health promotion and supporting a sustainable Borneo, focussing on two species – orangutans and elephants. environment. Over the past 4 years, we have educated doctors The Danau Girang Field Centre has been recently recognised by and nurses, created a vibrant software sector, enshrined a the Malaysian State Government of Sabah for its contribution value for culture and language among young people, and to the conservation effort of its most valued areas of natural enabled the police and ambulance service to save lives. The beauty. Our Regrow Borneo carbon off-setting initiative fund next 5 years will encourage and develop leadership skills of raises for reforestation of the rainforest habitats previously lost nurses, produce library and information services, support to palm oil plantations. sustainable access to water and more. www.cardiff.ac.uk/sustainable-places/research/projects/ www.cardiff.ac.uk/phoenix-project regrow-borneo 7 studying at cardiff university 8 8 www.cardiff.ac.uk/study studying at Cardiff University Choosing to study at Cardiff University will allow you to join