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International Pathways Guide 2019–20 Follow your path, your way Contents Nottingham Trent University Follow your path to Nottingham Trent University (NTU), Why choose Nottingham Trent University? 04 one of the best new universities in the UK. With Kaplan, Get to know: you can gain entry to a degree at NTU, and have an the University 06 the campus 08 incredible experience studying abroad. Nottingham 10 the students 12 Global success 14 Your path to University Routes to Nottingham Trent University 18 International College 20 Teaching: learn your way 22 Support at every step 24 Accommodation: live your way 26 Your path to an undergraduate degree Undergraduate pathways 28 Choose your undergraduate degree 30 Foundation Certificate: Art, Design and Media 32 Business, Law and Social Sciences 34 Computing 36 Science and Engineering 38 International Year One: Business 40 Computing 42 Undergraduate pathway course modules 44 Your path to a postgraduate degree Postgraduate pathways 48 Choose your postgraduate degree 50 Pre-Master's: Business, Law and Social Sciences 52 Computing 54 Postgraduate pathway course modules 56 Start your path How to apply 60 Your questions answered 61 Contact us 63 02 03 Top 15 in Work Why choose Nottingham University th the UK placement Ranked 16 of the Year for student opportunity for 2017 in the UK Trent University? Guardian University Guide 2019 on every Times Higher Education Awards satisfaction Complete University Guide 2019 degree Nottingham is a Gold rating for 90% of research top 3 city in the is of international teaching quality, UK for student the highest award standard or better experience Research Excellence Framework 2014 possible QS Best Student Cities Index 2018 Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 Student View Category 04 05 Subject rankings Building and Town & Accounting and Finance Animal Science Art and Design th th 5 in the UK th Country Planning 8 in the UK 8 in the UK nd The Times and Sunday Times Guardian University Guide 2019 Complete University Guide 2019 2 in the UK Good University Guide 2019 Guardian University Guide 2019 Business, Management Civil Engineering Criminology and Marketing th th th 19 in the UK 9 in the UK 18 in the UK Guardian University Guide 2019 Guardian University Guide 2019 Guardian University Guide 2019 Journalism, Publishing Economics Fashion and Textiles Psychology th th and Public Relations th 13 in the UK 4 in the UK th 10 in the UK Guardian University Guide 2019 Guardian University Guide 2019 12 in the UK Guardian University Guide 2019 Guardian University Guide 2019 Get to know the University Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a brilliant place to study, with a record of great teaching. As a student here, you'll gain access to great facilities and exciting career opportunities. Fantastic teaching Modern facilities At NTU, you can be sure to receive a great NTU invests heavily in the facilities you need education from highly regarded teachers. to get the very best education. With modern In fact, the University has a Gold rating in lecture theatres, first-class science labs and the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework, an impressive, recently refurbished library, the highest award possible, and ranks in you’ll have an outstanding array of superb the top 15 in the UK for teaching quality resources for your studies. You'll also benefit (The Times and The Sunday Times Good from specialist facilities including TV studios, University Guide 2019). NTU takes great IT suites, and art and design workshops. care to hire the very best teachers, so you'll be well placed to succeed on your degree, These great facilities, coupled with NTU's and in your future career. superb teaching, have helped the University achieve an impressive 97% rate of students in employment or further study within 6 “At Nottingham Trent, our focus, Global community months of graduating (Destinations of and at the heart of everything that Studying at NTU will not only give you a Leavers from Higher Education 2016/17). we do, is you — the students. great education; you’ll also meet many Your success at NTU is our priority. people from all kinds of different cultures. We wish you the best of luck in In fact, at NTU you will join nearly 4,000 your studies, and look forward to international students from 120+ countries. welcoming you to Nottingham.” The University has an extensive support How can I study at NTU? network to help its international students, Find out more on page 18 or at Professor Edward Peck including dedicated student support services kaplanpathways.com/ Vice-Chancellor at Nottingham such as the award-winning Global Lounges. nottingham-trent-university Trent University 06 07 Get to know the campus City Campus At Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you’ll be part of a vibrant community in an exciting student city. Located right in the very heart of NTU's campuses offer a great student experience and an ideal environment for you to succeed. Nottingham, the City Campus is home to over half of the total student population. It features some of the University's oldest A city-centre location A global university and largest buildings, including NTU’s main City Campus puts you in the heart of Nottingham. From small beginnings, NTU has become one of the most popular the Boots Library. You'll also find The second largest, Clifton Campus, is just a short distance away study destinations in the UK, with more than 29,000 students the Students' Union and one of by bus or tram. This gives you easy access to the many and varied (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2016/17). This means you’ll NTU's Global Lounges — a centre attractions of Nottingham, including shops, bars, restaurants, parks, be studying with thousands of like-minded peers from all around for cultural events, opportunities cinemas and more, so you'll always have something fun to do! the world, making your NTU experience one you’ll never forget. to study abroad and language exchange activities. A great environment By coming to NTU, you’ll join one of Britain's most environmentally Get involved friendly universities. It is one of the UK's top 3 most sustainable At NTU, there are over 160 clubs and societies for you to join, universities according to the 2018 People & Planet University League. covering everything from sports to cultural interests, languages Clifton Campus NTU generates some of its own electricity on campus, and buys the and more! These are a great way to meet people who share Just a few miles from Nottingham rest from a green energy provider. This makes NTU a fantastic place your interests. Gill Street city centre, the Clifton Campus is to be a student, with an exceptional campus environment. a self-contained site. You'll have Waverley access to its facilities and research Gill Street South centres, many of which are brand Hampden Bus station • new following recent investment. City Campus map Health You can also enjoy features such as Centre Sandby an on-site bar, gym, shop, library, and an excellent sports centre. Bonington Dryden There is a frequent bus service to • Terrace Students’ Union Centre the City Campus, so you'll be well Royal connected at Clifton. • Boots Library Trent Barnes House Global Lounge • Wallis DICe NTU tram stop Chaucer Maudslay • Arkwright Hollymount Brackenhurst Campus House Taylor The Brackenhurst Campus is located outside of the city in 500 Victoria Centre • acres of beautiful countryside. Belgrave • Nottingham Trent Home to a thriving community Centre • Newton International College of 1,400 students, here you'll find Go2Uni bus stop the School of Animal, Rural and Key Environmental Sciences, as well as woodland, landscaped gardens, Main university buildings 5-minute walk to the city centre a lake, and even a working farm. Other university buildings Royal Concert Hall • You'll also find plenty of places to Points of interest relax between classes, such as the Theatre Royal • Brack Bar and The Orangery cafe. Tram / bus stops 50m Royal Centre 08 09 Discover the legend of Robin Hood Enjoy the city's lovely parks Visit the stunning Wollaton Hall Get to know Nottingham See fantastic live music Watch professional cricket at Trent Bridge Nottingham is an exciting, dynamic city, especially for young people. With so many university students living here, you’ll get to experience a truly vibrant community. Discover how studying in Nottingham can offer you a great lifestyle, with so much to see and do. Student-friendly city Superb for sport Nottingham is a great place for students, Nottingham was named City of Football in Top 5 things to do with a relatively low cost of living and many 2014 (Sport England) and England's Home 1. Have fun at Adrenalin Jungle interesting attractions. The main focal point of Sport in 2015 (VisitEngland). You can 2. Discover Nottingham Cathedral of the city is Old Market Square, where you see professional football at the City Ground 3. Explore the city on a Robin Hood tour Explore the city's famous cave system will find varied shops, many of which offer or Meadow Lane stadiums, cricket at Trent 4. Visit the City of Caves student discounts. Exciting events include Bridge, or watch ice hockey at the National 5. Take a walk in Wallaton Park Christmas markets during winter, and even Ice Centre. The city's canal offers a fun, Visit beautiful country houses an urban beach in the summer! scenic route for cycling and running. Discover Nottingham's diversity Legendary history Great for travel Nottingham's history makes it an amazing Nottingham is a very well-connected city, Safe surroundings place to explore.