GET AHEAD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? We can’t predict your future, but we can shape it… At the University of Bradford, a degree Choosing a university is one of the most is more than just a qualification. important decisions you’ll ever make. It’s a real experience. It’s an adventure to Your next steps will resonate further be shared with new friends; an investment than you think. Join us on your university for the rest of your life. As one of our journey and we’ll make sure you get students, you won’t just graduate – you’ll connected and get ahead. grow, develop and flourish. Welcome to your future. In today’s job market, we understand that the key to success isn’t just what you Welcome to the University of Bradford. know. It’s how you apply that knowledge, how you sell yourself and how you stand out from the crowd. 1 CONTENTS OUR EXPERTISE STUDENT LIFE FEES AND FINANCES StaRTING yoUR JOURNEY Employability 4 A global village 13 Learning that lasts a lifetime 24 Come and visit us 70 International industry partnerships 5 The campus 14 Support from the Government 26 How to apply 71 Inspirational placements 6 Accommodation 18 Support from the University 27 Get in touch 72 Learn from the experts 7 The Students’ Union 15 Maps and directions 73 Pioneering research 8 Sport and societies 16 Arts on campus 17 YOUR LEARNING CITY LIFE COURSE INFORMatION You can find video interviews with our students and academics on World-class facilities 9 The City of Bradford 19 Our academic structure 30 our website at www.bradford.ac.uk The latest technology 10 Culture and nightlife 20 School of Computing, Informatics and Media 32 Comprehensive support 11 Spectacular surroundings 21 School of Engineering, Design and Technology 33 Study abroad 12 My Bradford 22 School of Health Studies 34 School of Life Sciences 35 School of Management 36 School of Social and International Studies 37 Univerity of Bradford undergraduate courses 38 UCAS Tariff points table explained 69 2 3 It’s the skills the students engage in, not just the academic knowledge. Employers are asking for graduates who can work in all areas of the world, EMPLOYABILITY who have the ability to be culturally aware. INTERNATIONAL Professor Shirley Congdon, INDUSTRY Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) PARTNERSHIPS ‘Making Knowledge Work’ At the University of Bradford, we create Get connected an environment where you’ll gain more than just the knowledge you need to We have an extensive network of trusted succeed. We’ll equip you with the practical industry contacts to help you make the tools and experience that gives you step into employment. From guest lecturers the edge. Our graduates are renowned to inspirational work placements, we use for having the skills that 21st Century the advice and input offered by potential employers are looking for, and the employers to sculpt all our course curricula. confidence to apply them to get That means you’ll graduate with the skills ahead in their chosen careers. and experience that match the very latest industry developments and job vacancies. The University of Bradford provides us with access to a diverse talent pool of students who have great 88% employability skills gained from the many course-based 70% Of 2011 graduates in and extracurricular opportunities offered on campus. Of courses accredited work or further study by professional bodies Enterprise Rent-a-Car 4 5 The Director of my division was an economic adviser to All the research that we carry out is reflected in our US President Jimmy Carter. To be able to communicate teaching. The students benefit in that they get up-to- and work with these kind of people on the same level date, cutting edge information throughout their course. INSPIRATIONAL was really satisfying. LEARN FROM Dr Eleanor Bryant, Lecturer in Psychology, PLACEMENTS Tom Laybourn, second-year Economics student, on a placement at the School of Social and International Studies THE EXPERTS European Bank for Reconstruction Hands-on experience Lecturers who are shaping the future Our courses offer access to a huge range of work experience opportunities with Not only are our courses designed with household names such as Microsoft, industry input, they’re taught by the Nissan, the NHS, Game Republic, Jaguar academic experts shaping the very future Land Rover and Johnson & Johnson. of those industries. Study here and you’ll Gaining hands-on industry experience see your subject through the eyes of the won’t just make you more attractive to people pioneering it. You’ll be exposed potential employers – you’ll learn more to the very latest ideas and innovations about your chosen career and make great during your university journey – many of contacts for the rest of your working life. them so cutting edge, they won’t even be published yet. 100% Of our students gain exposure to the world of work Of our academics are ‘research-active’ Source: University of Bradford Curriculum Framework 6 7 Research is part of our culture. Take a standard undergraduate text book for example; the research will be two to three steps ahead of that. We are PIONEERING teaching industry-relevant course content. WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH Dr Byron Mason, School of Engineering Design and Technology FACILITIES Finding solutions to Investing in your future real-world problems We’ve invested £120m in world-class facilities to give you the most rewarding Our pioneering research is constantly academic experience possible on your breaking new ground, whether it’s university journey. From our realistic developing a new cancer treatment from Crime Scene House to our three a crocus or discovering a potential cure Clinical Simulation Suites and Outside for baldness. You’ll have plenty of chance Broadcasting Truck, all our Schools boast to get involved by engaging in research state-of-the-art equipment and the latest environments, witnessing live experiments industry-standard kit to put your knowledge and learning first-hand from lecturers into practice in real-world environments. whose theories could change the future of your chosen profession. We have cameras, HD equipment, edit suites and of 80% course the motion capture suite, which is the jewel in the crown of our kit. That is something that students £70m Of our research is can’t get access to anywhere else. ‘international’ or Invested in new facilities ‘world-leading’ Dr Ian Palmer, Senior Lecturer, Department of Creative Technology 8 9 100% LATEST COMPREHENSIVE Of our students gain exposure to the world TECHNOLOGIES It’s about the flexibility and of work SUPPORT convenience for students. Empowering you They can access teaching Helping you on and learning facilities anytime to succeed and anywhere, on the bus or your journey on the train. It gives students We empower you to take control of your Our friendly staff and fantastic library complete control. studies by putting the latest cutting edge and IT facilities offer you all the support technologies at your fingertips. Our ‘digital you need on your university journey – John Fairhall, Mobile Technology Adviser campus’ is among the most advanced both academically and personally. Our at any UK university, with instant WiFi professional Career Development Services across our City Campus, an indispensible team can help you to find job opportunities university mobile app and a suite of and develop your employability skills interactive e-learning tools helping through a variety of accredited modules, you to stay connected whenever one-to-one and graduate career guidance – and wherever – suits you best. interviews, as well as a range of interactive learning resources and recruitment events. From the very start of my degree, Career Development Services supported and helped me to find ways of tackling and improving the 100 4,000 areas that were essential for my future. Registered users of Over 100 companies attend the UoB mobile app graduate recruitment fairs held Jennifer Williams, Projects Co-ordinator with Groundwork, BA on campus each year (Hons) Community Regeneration and Development graduate 10 11 The time I spent in America has been one of the best experiences I have had, and was thoroughly worthwhile. I have met some lifelong friends STUDY ABROAD and had some experiences A GLOBAL that I will never forget. VILLAGE Gain real-world Andrew Burns, International Business experience and Management student Be part of our These days, more and more companies community are looking for graduates with real-world experience. Studying abroad at one of our Your student journey at Bradford will see We’ve got a high percentage of international you become part of a global village within many partner institutions in Europe and students, and in this global economy even around the world is a great way to explore one of the friendliest, most diverse and local firms are trading in all sorts of markets. a different culture, meet new people, learn multicultural campus communities in the a new language and – perhaps most A student at Bradford experiences all those UK. You’ll live, study and work alongside importantly – show potential employers different cultures. 130 different nationalities, mixing and that you’re flexible and able to take on making friends in a city where over 70 a challenge. Joanne Beaumont, Head of Careers and Employability, languages are spoken. It’s an enriching University of Bradford experience that will also serve you well in the modern job market. 21 10,920 Partner institutions in 21 European countries Undergraduate students (2011) 12 13 It’s green, you have trees, you have grass, you have coffee shops, a cinema, club nights on Fridays and Saturdays…you can eat, walk, play football – you have everything you need on the campus.