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FUTURE Welcome to the IS TO University of Suffolk Richard Lister The University of Suffolk is a means our graduates gain good jobs Vice-Chancellor transformational university, quickly after graduating. Joining absorbing the best university forces with employers, businesses, traditions and aligning them with a and research organisations, we give twenty first century audience and a them access to the kind of people CREATE IT modern world of employment and they are looking for: you. entrepreneurship. We are one of the newest universities in the UK; that Gaining the knowledge you need means we don’t just rely on a heritage to succeed in your career is just stretching back over many years the start. Here you’ll receive an but focus on making history every exceptional education, richer and day. Our growing numbers and high more rounded than many, and graduate employability demonstrate acquire skills and insights that will that we are a real force in the higher always be relevant, no matter how education sector. things change further down the road. Wherever you want to go in life, we’ll The University of Suffolk welcomes help you get there. We know you’re students from all around the globe. one of a kind and we’re here to help Here you’ll be part of a community you make the most of your time. that always strives to go further and achieve more. Employers are In a world where nothing stays the actively involved in course design same, we need to change, evolve and and delivery, and our emphasis on succeed. That’s what we do. Why not employability and transferable skills join us and do the same? 3 Abraham Lincoln 4 OUR TOP 10 HISTORY for Student Support, Accommodation and rd Course and Lecturers*** History of Higher was dissolved there was space and Education in Suffolk funds available to construct the building of Wolsey’s proposed school. Most affordable 10 Higher Education in Suffolk stems Construction of the college started back to the Tudor times. Born in with the famous ‘Wolsey’s Gate’, UK university YRS Ipswich, Cardinal Wolsey was a which still stands to date. 3 powerful man in the 1520s – and was in 2017 the University for international will be celebrating its probably the most influential man in Disagreements between Henry 10 year anniversary England, aside from King Henry VIII. VIII and Wolsey meant that he was removed from his position at the students* Wolsey established Cardinal College, Ipswich College, and parts of his Oxford (now Christ Church College) impressive buildings were destroyed to which he planned to add a number and taken to London to form the of feeder colleges around England, Palace of Whitehall. the main one was to be in Ipswich, 68 his hometown. Some 500 years later, Suffolk nationalities now has its own University and represented at University of Suffolk The college in Ipswich was to be the legacy of Cardinal Wolsey is built upon the site of the Priory of SS firmly rooted within the history of Peter and Paul and once the priory education in Ipswich. 22nd % best university in the UK****
University of Suffolk The establishment of UCS in August 2007 transformed the provision Graduates are The University of Suffolk was of higher education in Suffolk and originally established as University beyond. Enormous progress has been 94 in employment Campus Suffolk (UCS) in 2007; made in a very short space of time, a collaboration between the with many new courses, significant Universities of East Anglia and Essex. or further increases in student numbers and an emerging state-of-the-art campus The initial discussions began in on the Ipswich Waterfront. We also study** 2003 when a stakeholder group was have a Learning Network of partner formed to investigate the possibility colleges across Suffolk. of establishing a university in the county. Until then Suffolk was one of We are determined to continue only four counties in England which to build on our success with the did not have a University campus. announcement of independence and Subsequent funding pledges the establishment of the University enabled the creation of the of Suffolk on 1 August 2016. We are University, and it officially launched a university for a changing world on 1 August 2007, welcoming and will continue to succeed in the first cohort of students in the face of change, empowering September of the same year. our students to do the same. *according to The Complete University Guide **according to the DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) survey conducted in 2015.
***Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2016. ****as voted for by students, out of 5
History 125 universities in the Whatuni Student Rankings Location and campus 6 LOCATION AND CAMPUS 1 4 3 from around theworld Waterfront showcasing Gallery artists iMacs inopenstudyareas every room teaching State-of-the-art AV equipmentin BUILDING 3. WATERFRONT problem solving encouraging creative thinkingand inspirational facility for group work, i-Lab (innovation laboratory); an laboratories andExerciseSport Science Dedicated BiotechnologyUnit Six storey, £21millionbuilding BUILDING 1. JAMES HEHIR Suffolk. Page See 22for details. a Learning Network across of colleges partner Ipswich hasto offer. TheUniversity of Suffolk has enjoyingall thebestentertainment, food drink and FestivalMaritime whichplayshost to 55,000visitors events throughout theyear, such astheannual walk away. TheWaterfront isalsoahubfor many transport withtherail links, station just a20minute from thetown centre provides and easy accessto performances Itisashortwalk atDanceEast. from to themarina in opportunities sailing offers scene,and bar and exciting entertainment, Waterfront, whichishometo active an restaurant The University islocated Ipswich onthestunning 2
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11 Accommodation student support International The University of Suffolk has a dedicated 12 International Office made up of colleagues who specialise within international recruitment, admissions and support. The International Office will be with you at every stage of your application, from your initial enquiry to welcoming you to the campus on your first day.
Getting started great opportunity to meet other To help you settle in, we run an people and make new friends. You induction programme where you will will have full access to our student meet other international students support services throughout the and find out more about living and duration of your course. studying in the UK. This will be a Mentor Scheme Any new student coming to the University of Suffolk can apply to have an experienced student ‘mentor’ them in their first month here. The mentor will help you settle in, answer your questions and give information about the University, your course, and life in Ipswich.
Disability Support Students have different experiences and needs and we aim to create an environment which is accessible for all students. If you have a disability, Careers and Employability Service specific learning difference, Our careers guidance service long-term medical condition or provides you with the information are experiencing mental health and advice you need before, during difficulties please talk to a member and after your time at Suffolk. Career of the Disability and Wellbeing Team Fairs are held every year showcasing about your individual requirements future career paths and offering before you start your course or at any opportunities to network with point throughout your studies. graduate employers. Our professional Careers Advisers offer tailored Financial Support support in all aspects of career More information on the financial planning. support available can be found on page 26. Chaplaincy We are a multi-faith community, Health and Wellbeing welcoming students from a diverse We want you to make the most of range of backgrounds. There is a your time here, to enjoy yourself and multi-faith chaplaincy welcoming keep safe and well. Information is both staff and students of all faiths available about how to register with a and no faith. local doctor, as well as how to access The University of local sexual health and wellbeing Counselling services. Independent, impartial and Suffolk is ranked as the professional counselling is available Additional Learning and English to all students. This support is 3rd most affordable Language Support confidential, enabling you to UK University for Additional support is also provided discuss any problems you may have. for students with any specific Counselling can also offer help with international students* learning difficulties. There is also exam anxiety, depression, stress, support for those studying with relationship problems and emotional English as a second language. issues.
*According to The Complete 13 University Guide INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT STUDENT and Applied Social Science Faculty Business of Arts, Department of Arts and Department of Psychology, 14 FACULTY OF ARTS, Humanities Sociology and Social Work BA (Hons) Digital Film BSc (Hons) Criminology Production BSc (Hons) Criminology and BUSINESS AND APPLIED BA (Hons) English Law BA (Hons) Fine Art BSc (Hons) Criminology and SOCIAL SCIENCE BA (Hons) Graphic Design Sociology BA (Hons) Graphic Design BSc (Hons) Criminology and (Graphic Illustration) Youth Studies BA (Hons) History LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design LLB (Hons) Law with Sociology BA (Hons) Photography BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology BA (Hons) Screenwriting and Film Studies BSc (Hons) Psychology and Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Screenwriting BSc (Hons) Psychology and MA Fine Art Sociology BSc (Hons) Psychology and Suffolk Business School Youth Studies
BA (Hons) Accounting and BSc (Hons) Sociology Financial Management BA (Hons) Sociology and Youth BA (Hons) Business Studies Management The Faculty of Arts, Business and organisations and our students have BSc (Hons) Business Applied Social Science has four gone on to work in a broad spectrum Management and Information Departments: Arts and Humanities; of careers, across a variety of sectors, Technology Suffolk Business School; Children, including local government, BBC BA (Hons) Event Management Young People and Education; and Worldwide, The Houses of Parliament, Psychology, Sociology and Social Metro Imaging, PlayStation Magazine BA (Hons) Event and Tourism Work. Within our Departments we and Willis. Management have academic teams, passionate BA (Hons) Tourism about their subject discipline, Students leave the University of Management working in state-of-the-art facilities Suffolk, or go on to study at Master of Business across our Waterfront campus. postgraduate level, equipped with an Administration (MBA) informed ‘world view’ and a critical Research within the Faculty is awareness of their place within it, MSc Business and pioneering and directed at finding prepared with the skills and Management real life solutions to contemporary knowledge required to engage
social problems. As a Faculty we are confidently in a fluid and challenging Department of Children, proud to offer courses that place commercial world. We work to Young People and Education student satisfaction at the centre of empower students to become our endeavours. We aim to create an actively involved in their wider BA (Hons) Early Childhood environment that provides a full and communities, enabling them to Studies rich education and promotes an respond to a changing world and BA (Hons) Early Childhood excellent rate of successful make a positive difference to it, as Studies and Psychology employability for graduating active, informed citizens. If you want students. Courses within the Faculty something you have BA (Hons) Early Childhood have consistently achieved high never had, you must Studies and Youth Studies levels of student satisfaction, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor BA (Hons) Special Educational many also rank highly in The be willing to do Professor Simon Hallsworth Needs and Disability Studies Guardian League Tables. something you have never done. MA Childhood Studies We have established excellent (PGCE) Professional/
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courses Featured Faculty of Arts, Business 16 and Applied Social Science
MSc BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Modern businesses have become and the contexts in which they more diverse. The balance of power operate. The course philosophy has shifted significantly in favour of focuses upon the role of modern the customer, who now has more business and management and the control of the relationship than ever varied and sometimes complex FEATURED before, and technology has brought mixture of knowledge and skills in new media channels and cultural that drive the revenue streams norms. The role of business and of those modern entities. management has altered, so too has the scope and role of management Areas of study include: Global COURSES which is changing in response. The Enterprise Management, International MSc Business and Management Marketing, Operations and goes beyond just providing students Human Resource Management with a thorough grounding in vital and Entrepreneurship. business and management practices
MBA BA (Hons) “The creation of environments and sustainability, and new media. The MASTER OF BUSINESS Interior Architecture atmospheres has become the focus degree offers early engagement in of contemporary architecture and industry-led projects and an array ADMINISTRATION and Design design and a very important factor of of graduate career opportunities in our life and well-being. The degree is architectural and interior design, Accredited by MBA students have the opportunity international business strategy. an innovative programme, uniquely installation art, curation, and the to take part in an international “One of the benefits of the MBA designed to bring together creative public sector. Our alumni become consultancy project which is at the University of Suffolk is that people from different backgrounds fully prepared for industry and delivered in partnership with Suffolk students graduate with their MBA and skills, who are interested in postgraduate study, employed University in the United States of qualification, along with formal conceptually driven space and with a complete and professionally America. This unique aspect of the accreditation with the Chartered place making. The course is taught presented portfolio of work.” course allows students to develop Management Institute (CMI) and in allocated studios by accredited their global outlook on business the associated Level 7 Diploma.” professionals who specialise in Dr Liana Psarologaki, Senior Lecturer and management, and compliments architecture, design, fine art, and other UK based management field Department of Arts and Humanities Dr Tom Vine, Senior Lecturer critical theory, and presents studies trips. Areas of study include finance Suffolk Business School on the practice of design, artistic and and risk management, global philosophical endeavour, technology, economics, strategic marketing and
BA (Hons) The academic study of Early Years welfare, psychological, sociological, Early Childhood and Education at the University legal, philosophical, political and BSc (Hons) Contemporary Psychology is a and altruism. Psychology at the of Suffolk will enhance your economic perspectives with the Psychology scientific discipline dealing with University of Suffolk main campus Studies understanding of the breadth of support of our experienced academic human behaviour, cognition and in Ipswich is accredited by the ideas and theories associated with teams. As one of the longest- (and associated routes) action. Studying Psychology at the British Psychological Society the care, learning and development standing degree programmes in the University of Suffolk you will explore (BPS) and students who wish to of children and young people. UK, students on the BA (Hons) Early and examine the interaction between become professional psychologists Relevant to everyone, and rarely out Childhood Studies at the University Accredited by mind and behaviour, the nature of are eligible for Graduate Basis of the media, this is a fascinating of Suffolk are taught by experienced the unconscious, the functioning of of Chartered Membership.
and broad area of study where you and research active academics. memory, and individual behaviour 17
Featured courses will consider educational, health, in social situations, prejudice and Science Faculty of Health Department of Health Studies Department of Science and
18 Technology FACULTY OF BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) Bioscience BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) Bioscience with HEALTH AND BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Foundation Year Oncology BA (Hons) Computer Games SCIENCE Design Department of Nursing BSc (Hons) Computer Games Studies Programming BSc (Hons) Mobile and Web BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Engineering BSc (Hons) Child Health BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Nursing Human Health BSc (Hons) Mental Health BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Nursing Human Health with Foundation Year Places for International BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise students on courses within the Departments of Health Studies Science and Nursing Studies vary year by year. Please contact the University MSci Football Coaching before making an application. MSci Performance Analysis for Football MSci Sports Performance Analysis for Football MSci Sports Psychology for The Faculty of Health and Science courses went on to gain employment Football has three Departments: Health in healthcare. Health graduates can Studies; Nursing Studies; and work in a variety of settings; public, MSci Strength and Science and Technology. The Faculty private, voluntary and overseas, Conditioning for Football has a modern and exciting approach though most of our graduates choose MSc Regenerative Medicine to education that inspires new to begin their career within the NHS. learning; virtual learning, simulation, laboratory work, podcasts and social Science and Technology graduates networking have been extensively have gone on to work in a variety developed, to aid and support a of fields. Computer Games Design blended approach to education. graduate Nicola Mizon, who graduated in 2013, now works for Work-based learning is an integral Aeria Games as a Project Manager in aspect of all of the programmes that Berlin. In 2014, two computer games the Faculty offers. This is supported design graduates, Joseph Kinglake by the use of state-of-the-art and Luke Botham, secured roles at Clinical Skills Centre, and Sports, a Sony Computer Entertainment Exercise and Biotech Laboratories studio, Guerilla Games, in the in the purpose-built James Hehir Netherlands following a work Building—resources which are placement with the company. invaluable for learning, assessment and research. The Faculty works in Key areas of research within the close collaboration with key business Faculty focus on biotechnology, partners and organisations, such as dementia and ageing, inter- the local health service organisations, professional learning, pressure ulcer and our education commissioners prevention, learning technology, Health Education England, to ensure student achievement, assessment
all programmes are fit for purpose methodologies and smart systems. Life does not get and of the highest quality. In all our better by chance, it professional programmes mentors gets better by change. support our students in placement.
Upon completion, 99% of those who Pro-Vice-Chancellor 19
Faculty of Health Faculty and Science had studied pre-registration health Professor Penny Cavenagh Jim Rohn courses Featured Faculty of Health 20 and Science
MSc REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Regenerative Medicine includes a issues and compliance with a range range of pharmaceutical related of regulatory requirements. It is a approaches, where small molecules vibrant area of endeavour involving and biologicals are used to stimulate multidisciplinary interactions and the body’s innate repair systems, strong employment opportunities FEATURED as well as the use of cell based for those trained in the field. therapies, and bioactive scaffolds. The production of these new Postgraduate students at the medicines and devices involves University of Suffolk have access to a chain of important stages in multi-million pound, state-of-the-art COURSES development, including laboratory biotechnology laboratories upon the based invention, preclinical testing, supervision of highly experienced navigation of intellectual property and research active scientists.
BSc (Hons) Radiography students benefit radiographers use high energy Diagnostic from spending 60% of their time X-Rays, precisely targeting tumours in a professional work placement. to treat patients who have a Radiography Graduates are eligible to apply for cancer diagnosis. Both professions registration with the Health and Care are intellectually stimulating BSc (Hons) Professions Council (HCPC) which and require high standards of Radiography and is a requirement for employment in patient care. Radiographers Oncology a broad range of NHS and private are in high demand globally as MSci MSci sector radiographic roles. populations are ageing, cancer rates are increasing, technologies Football Coaching Sports Psychology “Radiography is a diverse and are developing and research is for Football challenging area of practice, enabling us to support patients to MSci comprising two distinct professions. live longer and healthier lives.” Performance MSci Diagnostic radiographers produce Analysis for Football Strength and high quality images using X-Rays and other modalities for the Caroline Doolan Conditioning for Senior Lecturer and Course Leader, MSci diagnosis of a range of injuries Football and health conditions. Therapeutic Department of Health Studies Sports Performance Physiology for Football
These four-year Integrated Master of Suffolk and Ipswich Town Football degrees combine undergraduate Club Academy will develop sport and postgraduate study into science and coaching practice in a single degree. Students are football, through a programme of exposed to the elite football world-leading research and applied working environment, supported practice. Students will be part of the with theoretical knowledge and exciting and unique collaboration, as research-based learning. This formal members of our academic, research
Featured courses partnership between the University and training team. Network Learning University of Suffolk at Great University of Suffolk at West 22 LEARNING Yarmouth College Suffolk College BSc (Hons) progression route / FdSc Accounting and Financial BA (Hons) History and Ethics FdSc Applied Computing Management* BA (Hons) History and Law NETWORK BA (Hons) progression route BA (Hons) Applied Interior BA (Hons) History and Arts Practice Design Religious Studies FdA Commercial Arts Practice BA (Hons) Applied Psychology FdA Hospitality and Event FdA Early Years Practice and Applied Sociology Management FdA Fashion and Textiles BA (Hons) Applied Sociology BSc (Hons) Information and Law BA (Hons) Person-Centred Technlogy Service Counselling BA (Hons) Applied Sociology Management* and Religious Studies BA (Hons) Photographic and BA (Hons) Law and Ethics Digital Media FdA Business Management HNC Mechanical Engineering BA (Hons) progression route BA (Hons) Business BA (Hons) progression route / Professional Studies Management FdA Music Production FdA Social Care Practice BA (Hons) Business BA (Hons) progression route Management and Applied Professional Studies FdSc Sport, Health and Psychology Exercise BA (Hons) Religious Studies BA (Hons) Business and Ethics FdA Visual Media Production Management and Law FdSc Wildlife Conservation & BSc (Hons) Software BA (Hons) progression route Development* Animal Management* Children’s Care, Learning and HNC / HND General Development FdSc Sports Coaching and Development Engineering BSc (Hons) Computer Games HND Mechanical Engineering Technology* FdA Business Management BSc (Hons) progression route / FdSc Construction Management
University of Suffolk at BA (Hons) progression route / Lowestoft College FdA Counselling The University of Suffolk puts you at BA (Hons) Early Childhood the heart of a unique Learning BA (Hons) progression route / Studies Network. In addition to our main FdA Children’s Care, Learning FdA Early Years Practice campus in Ipswich we have partner and Development colleges located across Suffolk and BA (Hons) Design BEng (Hons) progression Great Yarmouth that are focused on route / FdEng Engineering BA (Hons) progression route accessibility, community, enterprise (Electrical, Electronic, Inclusive Practice and and innovation. Students can find Mechanical) Integrated Working new ways to engage, interact and BA (Hons) English and Applied learn. BEng (Hons) progression route Psychology Education is the most / FdSc / HNC Operations BA (Hons) English and History Our Learning Network provides powerful weapon Engineering accessible higher education for BA (Hons) Social Science BA (Hons) Graphic and students in the region and beyond, which you can use to Communication Design FdA Supporting Inclusive providing a range of higher education change the world Learning and Practice BA (Hons) History and Applied qualifications, including Honours and Sociology Foundation degrees, which have Nelson Mandela been developed in partnership with local business.
Our Learning Network attracts students from further afield who are either interested in the unique range of courses offered or the environments in which our partner 23
Learning Network colleges are based. *subject to validation School The Graduate 24 POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREES The Graduate School support for PhD students was recently We offer a unique environment You will be supervised and will commended at the where you are highly valued, make conduct your work at the University an impact and are not lost amongst of Suffolk, but will be registered with five year review of a sea of others. As a postgraduate the University of East Anglia (UEA), provision* research student you will receive will follow their regulations and will high-quality supervisory support from be awarded with a degree from academic staff with international UEA on successful completion. This *Conducted by the University of Essex and the reputations for their own research partnership ensures that you are able University of East Anglia. and teaching. to access high-quality supervision at the University of Suffolk and take We are able to offer MPhil and PhD advantage of the specialist areas of research degrees in a range of research on offer here, while also subject disciplines: benefiting from association with one Computer Science and Informatics of the UK’s best research intensive universities. Health and Biological Sciences
History Application deadlines Social Policy (including Business October entry - 31 May Management, Education, Heritage January entry - 31 August and Social Work) Sport and Exercise Science THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Our researcher development programme is highly developed and will equip PhD Our Graduate School was formed equipment where required. students for careers in and to support the recruitment, student Some workshops and events beyond academia experience and skills development provided by the Graduate School are of all our postgraduate research also available to postgraduate taught All PhD students will receive students. degree students. their degrees from UEA and have access to both the During your time at the University For more information about studying UEA and University of Suffolk Suffolk, the Graduate School will be for a research degree, please contact research environments. your first point of call for questions the Graduate School regarding the administration of your [email protected] We are the only provider of degree. PhDs within Suffolk and have uos.ac.uk/postgraduate been doing so since 2011 We provide dedicated study and social spaces for research students, as well as access to specialist Fees and scholarships 26 MBA -£14,490** Lab-based -£11,580 Classroom based-£10,080 Postgraduate Taught Placement fee -£3,000* Lab-based -£11,580 Classroom based-£10,080 eligible for. out whatscholarships you may be pageonthewebsitecountry tofind Visitnumber ofcountries. your scholarships for studentsfrom a The University ofSuffolk offers Scholarships Country year ofstudy. February (for springintake) ofthe September (for autumnintake) or26 their yearly tuitionfee infullby 30 international studentswhopay undergraduate andpostgraduate of £500 isoffered toallfull-time paymentAn early scholarship Early Payment Scholarship Scholarships Undergraduate 2017/18 academicyear: Overseas tuitionfees for Tu SCHOLARSHIPS FEES AND TUITION i tion fees the UK. alternative basedwithin assessment of Americawillbeabletoundertake an avisatotravelobtain totheUnited States and tuition.Studentswhoare unableto covering flights,transfers, accommodation consultancy project inBoston, USA ** Thisfee alive includes international Islands). British Islandsstudentsexcept theFalkland fee year pereach ofstudy(thisexcludes all Radiography, willpay anadditional£3000 service, for example Nursing, Midwifery or placement withanNHS-commissioned on acourse thatrequires apractice * Any internationalstudents accepted conjunction withUKUniversities. are fundedby theUKgovernment in tostudyintheUK.Awardscountries for studentsfrom developing around 700 awards annually, mostly Commission (CSC) intheUKoffers The Commonwealth Scholarship Commonwealth Scholarships webpages toseeifyou are eligible. Foreign andCommonwealth Office makers andopinionformers. Visit the to becomefuture leaders,decision- offered tostudentswiththepotential programmes. Scholarships are UK, typicallyononeyear Masters different tostudyinthe countries studentsfromsupports over 110 scholarships programme, which This istheUKgovernment’s global Chevening Scholarships IMMIGRATION VISA AND £3,000 CAS deposit have sufficient funds demonstratingBank statements you including translations ifrequested Evidence ofyour qualifications all previous visas copyA certified ofyour and passport You’ll needtoprovide: Tier 4(General) studentvisa. CAS canthenbeusedtoapplyfor a of Acceptance (CAS). ofStudies The arrangements for your Confirmation Language) we’ll getintouchtomake of your offer (including English Once you’ve mettheconditions How to get aVisa Government. (General) studentvisafrom theUK will berequired toapplyfor aTier 4 and would like tostudyintheUK you outside oftheEEAandSwitzerland If you are from whichis acountry
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28 For some people English may The University of Suffolk uses entry be a second language therefore requirements to select students UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) who have the potential to succeed. require specific English Language Completing a degree helps people qualifications at a minimum level for to get ahead in their careers and we visa purposes. welcome applications from anyone who we believe would benefit from The UKVI define their requirements studying with us. under the Common European Framework of Reference for Before making your application we Languages (CEFR) for undergraduate recommend that you check the and postgraduate study. requirements for your chosen course. If you don’t think you meet them, or Undergraduate you have any questions, get in touch IELTS (academic) 6.0 overall with a with us and we’d be happy to talk minimum of 5.5 in all components about your options. Undergraduate Professional Health Your Country courses We list entry requirements by IELTS (academic) 7.0 overall with a country on our website at minimum of 5.5 in all components uos.ac.uk/international, which Postgraduate APPLYING is where you’ll be able to see IELTS (academic): 6.5 or 7.0 overall the academic requirements for depending on your choice of undergraduate and postgraduate course with a minimum 5.5 in all AND study. If you can’t find your country components). contact [email protected] for Password Skills Test more information. The University of Suffolk also ENTRY offers the Password Skills Test at a Some courses will have non- cost of £40. This test meets UKVI academic conditions, such as work requirements and can be completed REQUIREMENTS experience, access to practice or at the University, by Skype or at occupational health assessments; your Agents office. Contact we recommend checking individual [email protected] for details course pages for these. of this test. Applying For a full list of Agents visit the UCAS Track, or if you have applied international pages on our website directly to the University; we will send uos.ac.uk/international you a letter and an email. Undergraduate Individuals wishing to study full-time undergraduate courses should apply Postgraduate Taught Degrees Art, Design & Media Before we make a decision we will ask online through UCAS (Universities Applications for postgraduate taught you to send us an electronic portfolio and Colleges Admissions Service) at study can be made throughout the and invite you to a short informal www.ucas.com year using the University of Suffolk online application form available Skype or telephone interview so that the Admissions Tutor can make sure Things don’t have to Using the UCAS system offers the uos.ac.uk/apply. We typically the course is the right choice for you. benefit of a centralised application interview our applicants for change the world to form for up to five choices, as well as postgraduate study and will contact be important an easy to use online application with applicants directly to arrange this. Professional Health If you meet the academic entry additional instructions and guidance requirements we will get in touch Steve Jobs to make it as easy as possible for all After you’ve applied to arrange a Skype or telephone prospective students to apply. interview with the Admissions Tutor. Make sure you check with your Once you have made your application If you are successful at interview you chosen university about application we will send you confirmation that will need to provide contact details deadlines for specific courses. we have received your details. We for your local school or college so If you are applying through an will review your application and if we we can arrange for you to take our approved Agent of the University of need any more details we will get in literacy and numeracy tests. Suffolk, applications can be made touch. We will confirm our decision directly to us at no charge, speak to as soon as possible; if you have 29
Applying and entry requirements your Agent for more details. applied via UCAS we will upload it to In an ever competitive world, If you would like to join the University graduates need to stand out from the of Suffolk, you should visit us at one 30 STUDY crowd. At the University of Suffolk, OPEN of the education events that we our students have the opportunity to attend around the world. Visit our enrich their academic experience by website to see if there is an event ABROAD studying abroad for a semester or an EVENTS near you or contact us so we can entire academic year in a number of arrange to meet you via Skype – exciting and diverse locations. AND [email protected] Why choose to study abroad? Alternatively you can attend one of Head start in the job market our open events where you will get to find out more about the University, New perspectives VISITS meet the academic teams, and see International networks the campus and local area. Life-changing experiences
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BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography/ BA (Hons) Photography IPSWICH BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania Oncology Colchester University of Applied Sciences, Wien, M11 BA (Hons) Fine Art Luton This opportunity Austria Stansted allowed me to Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel, Vilnius Academy of Arts, Lithuania explore new Belgium A12 cultures, make University of Lillebealt, Denmark new friends and University of Applied Sciences, I also got to see Finland UCD School of Medicine and Medical LONDON how Radiography Science, Ireland Heathrow is practiced in University of Malta, Malta another country. Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands For further details and Bethaney—Turku University of InHolland, University of Applied Gatwick additional dates visit
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