For general international enquiries please contact: International Office The University of Nottingham Campus Jalan 43500 The University of Nottingham Darul Ehsan Malaysia Malaysia Campus t: +60 3 8924 8778 f: +60 3 8924 8005 w: www.nottingham.edu.my/make-an-enquiry International Student Guide 2014/15 www.nottingham.edu.my 1 at partneruniversities acrosstheglobe. at ourcampusesin ChinaandtheUK abroad opportunities Worldwide study Malaysian highereducationinstitutions. Rated intheSETARA’11reviewof institution A Tier 5‘Excellent’ won NobelPrizestwicesince2003. University ofNottinghamacademicshave academics Nobel Prize-winning Britain andtheUKEngineeringCouncil. the RoyalPharmaceuticalSocietyinGreat bodies suchastheAssociationofMBAs, are accreditedbyinternationalprofessional which campustheystudyat.Ourdegrees and thesamecertificate,regardlessof all studentsgraduatewiththesamedegree All ourdegreesaretaughtinEnglishand education UK Access toaworld-class Rankings 2013/14. QS WorldUniversity Ranked 75thinthe worldwide of universities 1% Top world ofNottingham Welcome tothe

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Alumni fromourUK,ChinaandMalaysiaCampuses. alumni fromacrosstheglobe 230,000 Over study andwork. The UniversityofNottinghamisaninspiringplaceto research andhometostudentsfromallovertheworld, teaching excellence,acclaimedforourlife-changing Group andUniversitas21.Recognisedgloballyfor worldwide* andafoundingmemberoftheRussell learning, weareinthetop1%ofuniversities Renowned forourcommitmenttoteachingand same name based on the University Park Campus in the UK. namebasedon theUniversityParkCampusin UK. same Our Trent Building isareplicaoftheiconicbuilding ofthe * Ranked75thintheQSWorldUniversityRankings2013/14. teaching inarts,engineering,scienceandsocialscience. globe andgainedareputationforworld-classresearch Campus (UNMC)haswelcomedstudentsfromacrossthe Since opening,TheUniversityofNottinghamMalaysia (International Trade)2006. Enterprise 2001andtheQueen’sAwardforIndustry The UniversityofNottinghamtheQueen’sAwardfor campus bothoutsideoftheUKandinMalaysia,earning In 2000webecamethefirstBritishuniversitytosetupa countries studyatUNMC students from70 4,500 Over 2 Welcome to the world of Nottingham 3 Contents to supportyouin your studies. Our libraryhouses arangeofresources Postgraduate programmes Undergraduate programmes Foundation programmes Programmes Our internationalcampuses Overseas opportunities English languagesupport Your supportnetwork Accommodation 9 On campus International students Introduction 29 25 19 17 15 13 11 7 5 environment forstudy. Our purpose-builtcampusprovidesanexcellent Front coverimage: How to...getsocial How to...meet,visitorcontactus How to...findus How to...financeyourdegree How to...applyforacourse How to…

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4 Contents 5 to local,nationalandinternationaldestinations. monorail andanumberofairports,providingeasyaccess and moderntransportationsystemincludingbuses,trains, and localcolour.Thecityisservedbyacomprehensive it hasmanagedtoretainmuchofitsoriginalcharacter buildings andathoroughlymoderninfrastructure.However, KL isatruemetropoliswithsomeoftheworld’stallest Myanmar, Singapore,SriLanka,ThailandandVietnam. Australia, Bali,Cambodia,HongKong,India,Indonesia,Laos, provides apopulargatewaytomanycountriesincluding Geographically, itliesintheheartofSoutheastAsiaand Lumpur (KL),oneofAsia’smostvibrantandexcitingcities. Our campusisabouta45-minutedrivefromKuala The capitalcity UNESCO WorldHeritagesites. exotic plantsandwildlifeuniquetotheregion,beautiful world’s bestsnorkelling and diving,rainforeststeeming with delights. Youcanvisitpristinebeacheswithsomeofthe practices andgettoexperienceadeliciousarrayofculinary Malaysia, youwilldiscoverawiderangeofcustomsand the British,Dutch,PortugueseandThais.Asavisitorto cultural traditionsarefurtherenhancedbytheinfluenceof are threemainraces:Malay,ChineseandIndian.These of thenativeOrangAsliandEastMalaysiantribesthere around itsmainethnicgroups.Alongwiththetraditions Malaysia isacountrywithmixtureofculturesbased over 28.7mtodate. region oftheislandBorneo.Thecountry’spopulationis Sarawak, whicharelocatedonthenorth-westerncoastal Malaysian BorneoconsistsofthestatesSabahand extends south-southeastfromtheborderofThailand. West andEastMalaysiarespectively).Peninsular Peninsular MalaysiaandMalaysianBorneo(alsoknownas consists oftworegionsseparatedbytheSouthChinaSea: Covering anareaof127,350squaremiles,Malaysia Welcome toMalaysia page 41formoreinformation. There arelotsofopportunitiestotalkus–pleasesee Meet, visitorcontactus [email protected] team forfurtherinformation: (KLIA) oratKLIA2.Pleasespeaktotheairportpick-up students arrivingatKualaLumpurInternationalAirport offer afreeairportpick-upservicefornewinternational overwhelming. Tomakeitaseasypossibleforyou,we Arriving toanewcountryforthefirsttimecanbe Airport pick-up further information:[email protected] renewal ofstudentvisas.Pleasecontactusfor The VisaOfficealsoarrangesfortherequiredannual Malaysia andanyothervisa-relatedissues. renewing thestudentvisawhiletransferringschoolswithin arranging dependantpassesforspouseorfamilymembers, valid StudentPass.Weassistinternationalstudentsin educational institutioninMalaysiaarerequiredtoholda All non-Malaysiannationalswhowishtostudyatan Student visasupport international/health-and-insurance information, pleasevisit effect fromyourpointofentryintoMalaysia.Forfurther for youbytheInternationalOffice.Thecoveragetakes Medical insurancecoverageiscompulsoryandarranged Medical insurance support servicesavailableattheUniversity. studying inMalaysia,andinformationontheprofessional accounts, adviceonanyproblemsyouhavewithlivingand We provideinvitationsforvisasandopeningbank wellbeing andsocialinteractionofinternationalstudents. Our internationalstudentsupportservicepromotesthe International studentsupport environment anduniversitylife. student inductionprogrammetohelpyouadaptanew We arealsoresponsibleforconductingtheinternational inter-campus transferprogrammes. banking andthemanagementofstudentexchange non-academic matterssuchasmedicalinsurance, Office staff.Thisincludesstudentwelfareand obtain supportandadvicefromourdedicatedInternational As aprospectiveorcurrentinternationalstudent,youcan relations withforeigninstitutionsandinternationalstudents. The InternationalOfficeisresponsiblefordirectingour The InternationalOffice www.nottingham.edu.my/

“Selamat Datang!” International students welcome youtojoinourhappyinternationalfamily. The UniversityofNottinghamMalaysiaCampuswewarmly Malaysia –thenationallanguageinandhereat “Selamat Datang”meansthewarmestwelcomeinBahasa reading herinternational relationsstudynotes. Canadian studyabroad student,EmilyMurray, 6 International students 7 which toexplorelocallyandfurtherafield. just a30-minutedriveaway,makingitanidealbasefrom surrounding region.KualaLumpurInternationalAirportis bus andrailstations,providingeasyaccesstoKLthe life. Transportisavailablefromthecampustonearest make aninspirationalenvironmentforstudyingandstudent teaching, learning,researchandleisurefacilitiescombineto Lumpur (KL).Thebeautifulsettingandstate-of-theart Selangor, 30kilometresfromMalaysia’scapitalcity,Kuala on aself-containedsitenearSemenyihinthestateof The UniversityofNottinghamMalaysiaCampusisbased A trulyMalaysiansetting On campus notes oncampus. Students discussing theirlecture

these activities. University facilitiesarealsoavailabletosupportandhost Hindu placesofworshipcanbefoundinSemenyihand in SemenyihforFridayprayers.Buddhist,Christianand students, withafreebusserviceprovidedtothemosque Prayer roomsareavailable24hoursadayforMuslim centre andacrèche. shop, ATMs,anextensivelibrary,asportscomplex,health access, conveniencestores,vendingmachines,abook a rangeofamenities.Facilitiesinclude24-hourcomputer Our self-sufficientcampusprovidesstudentsandstaffwith Amenities foryourconvenience voice and is a great way to enhance your CV. voice andisagreatwaytoenhanceyourCV. give youtheopportunitytodirectlycontributestudent to getmoreinvolvedinstudentlifeattheUniversity.Itwill Becoming involvedwiththeSAisagreatopportunityforyou to Universitymanagement. Campus andalsoactsasthevoiceofstudentcommunity student experienceatTheUniversityofNottinghamMalaysia member oftheStudentAssociation(SA),whichfocuseson As astudentattheUniversity,youareautomatically Student Association These areperfectplacestorelaxandcatchupwithfriends. in theStudentAssociationBuildingandaroundcampus. money increatingsocialandlearninghubsforstudents hot andcoldbeverages.TheUniversityhasalsoinvested Cafe, whichoffersarangeofsandwiches,snacksand for alltastes.TheAdministrationBuildinghousesCentral extended andrenovated,providingawidechoiceoffood the StudentAssociationBuilding,whichhasrecentlybeen The campushasanindoorandoutdoorfoodcourtbasedin Eat, drinkandsocialise www.nottingham.edu.my/sport multi-use sportspitch.Findoutmore: tennis, netball,basketballandfutsal;joggingtracks;a facilities include:a25moutdoorswimmingpool;courtsfor which allstudentsandstaffcanusefreeofcharge.Our impressive rangeofindoorandoutdoorsportsfacilities The UniversityofNottinghamMalaysiaCampusboastsan Sports facilities depending onthenatureofcluborsociety. Most chargeanannualfeeofbetweenRM10andRM20, religious, international,artsandspecialinterestsocieties. of areas,includingacademic,social,sports,cultural, The SAhasover60clubsandsocietiesspanningarange Clubs andsocieties

8 On campus On-campus accommodation The following facilities are available at the halls of residence: We offer various categories of rooms to suit a range of • Cleaning services budgets within our halls of residence. These are within • Laundry and laundrette Accommodation easy walking distance of the academic areas, food and • Pantry facilities leisure facilities. They range from single en suite to four • Repair and maintenance services share bedrooms and include our brand new halls of • Wi-Fi and internet point in each room

Finding the right place to live while you study is an residence, which opened in 2013. Each hall offers fully Accommodation important consideration in your choice of university. Our furnished bedrooms and has a warden or tutor who is Accommodation fees include utilities and internet responsible for your welfare. connection. Students in rooms with air-conditioning will Accommodation Office is here to offer a free and friendly be charged monthly for air-conditioning usage based on a service in helping you find a place to live that not only suits meter reading. Please see the table below for room types your needs but lets you get on with university life – both and rental rates. studying and having fun. Room types Rental per student*

Deluxe single en suite bathroom with air-conditioning RM850 per month Single en suite bathroom with air-conditioning RM680 per month Single shared en suite bathroom with air-conditioning RM615 per month Single shared en suite bathroom RM510 per month Single shared bathroom in five room flat with air-conditioning RM585 per month Single shared bathroom in five room flat RM480 per month Twin shared in six bed flat RM455 per month Four shared bedroom RM395 per month Double decker shared en suite bathroom with air-conditioning RM470 per month Double decker shared en suite bathroom RM415 per month

* The printed accommodation rates are based on 2013/14 rates and are subject to change without prior notice.

How to apply Off-campus accommodation Upon successful application to the University you will Should the on-campus accommodation be unavailable, you receive your accommodation form by email/courier may choose to live in off-campus accommodation in Taman together with your offer letter. To apply for accommodation Tasik Semenyih (TTS). TTS is located 2km from the main you must complete the accommodation form and fax, email entrance of the campus. We provide a shuttle bus service or post it to the Accommodation Office. We will make the between TTS and the campus that takes around 5-10 accommodation offer to you via email. minutes. There is also a bridge linking TTS to the campus. The Accommodation Office will only consider your The off-campus accommodation is privately owned application for on-campus accommodation upon and managed, and not run by the University. The confirmation of acceptance of your offer to study and upon Accommodation Office will provide you with details of receipt of your acceptance fees. Rooms are allocated on a off-campus accommodation if you are unable to reside first come first served basis, based on the accommodation in on-campus accommodation. Please be aware that if allocation policy and subject to room availability. you opt to reside in off-campus accommodation it is a private arrangement between yourself and the off-campus accommodation manager. Please visit our website for further information on your accommodation options or contact the Accommodation Office. t: +60 3 8924 8640/8924 8649 f: +60 3 8924 8657/8924 8002 Undergraduate students relaxing e : [email protected] in on-campus accommodation. w: www.nottingham.edu.my/accommodation

9 10 11 network Your support you withthetransitiontouniversitylife. number ofdedicatedservicesdesignedtohelp and studyinginanewenvironment.Weprovide we understanditcantaketimetoadjustliving At TheUniversityofNottinghamMalaysiaCampus electronic resources inthelibrary. You’ll findarangeofhardcopyand charge (seepage13). through ourinsessionalclasses,which arefreeof English languagesupportforallstudentswhoneedit The CentreforEnglishLanguageEducationprovides complete theirstudiesspeakingexcellentEnglish. We believethatallstudentshavethepotentialto English languagesupport www.nottingham.edu.my/wellbeing Find outmoreaboutourhealthandwellbeingprovisionat alternative formats. the teachingandassessmentenvironmentaccessto accommodation, assessmentsandadjustmentstolearning, queries regardingadmissionsandregistration,residential and assistanceonarangeofmatters.Theseinclude the UniversityCounsellingService,offerssupport,advice medical conditionourdisabilityservice,offeredthrough student withaphysicaldisability,dyslexiaorlong-term been designedsothatitisaccessibletoall.Ifyouarea our provisionsforallofstudents.Ourcampushas are stronglycommittedtotheequalityofopportunityin At TheUniversityofNottinghamMalaysiaCampuswe Disability andlearningsupport www.nottingham.edu.my/wellbeing Find outmoreaboutourhealthandwellbeingprovisionat work-related situations. relationship circumstancesandacademicor you throughpersonalproblems,mentalhealthconcerns, can helpyoucopewitharangeofissues,counselling professionally qualifiedcounsellorsandpsychologists who maybeexperiencingdifficultiesorworries.Our service whichprovidesemotionalsupportforanystudent Wellbeing andLearningSupport,afreeconfidential We providesupportforstudentsthroughUniversity Counselling andmentalhealth www.nottingham.edu.my/careers meet potentialemployers.Findoutmore: careers talks,whichprovideinvaluableopportunitiesto organise anumberofevents,includingcareersfairsand job opportunitiesduringandafteryourstudieswe and jobhunting.Wecanhelpyouidentifypotential on skillssuchaswritingaresume,interviewtechniques your development.Weprovidepracticalhands-onadvice The CareersAdvisoryServicecanplayanimportantrolein Careers UNMCcareers

out more: networked computersoncampusandalsoremotely.Find services. Electronicresourcesareaccessibleviathe gateway servicesandsubject-focusedacademicsupport subject-based referenceenquiryservices,internetsubject spectrum ofelectronicandinformationresources,including offered bytheUniversity.Thelibraryalsohasawide collection ofmaterialstosupportthetaughtcourses The libraryattheMalaysiaCampushasacomprehensive Library resources more at and studentportalsforaccessingstudymaterials.Findout conferencing facilities;print,copyandscanning on- andoff-campus.Theseinclude:computerrooms;video Information Servicesprovidearangeoffacilitiesboth IT services facilities/health.aspx www.nottingham.edu.my/currentstudents/ referrals wherenecessary.Findoutmore: dispense medicinesandarrangeforlaboratorytests consultation. Thehighlytrainedstaffatthecentrecanalso where studentsandstaffcanseekmedicaladvice The campushousestheUniversityHealthCentre Health Centre www.nottingham.edu.my/graduate-school Find outmore: as wellpersonalandprofessionalsupport. a year-roundprogrammeofsocialandacademicevents, opportunities tofurtheryourcareerandskills.Weprovide receive fromyourowndepartmentandprovideadditional We areonhandtocomplementthetrainingyouwill facilities andresourcestoallpostgraduatestudents. The GraduateSchoolofferssupport,guidance,dedicated Graduate School @UNMCGradSchool UNMCGradSchool www.nottingham.edu.my/is/itservices www.nottingham.edu.my/is/libraryservices

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Your support network 13 English language issues. staff membersare availableatsettimestoassistyou with We alsoprovidea drop-inlanguageservicewhereCELE through one-to-one consultationsavailablebyappointment. proficiency, youcanreceivesupport fromourexpertstaff want adviceonhowbesttoimprove yourEnglishlanguage Whether youneedtoimproveyour writtenwork,oryoujust Individual languagesupportisavailable uponrequest. Individual languagesupport helping youimproveyourproficiency inyourareaofstudy. improvement ofEnglish,ortheymaybesubjectspecific, your degreecourse.Theseclassesmaybeaimedatgeneral At CELEwealsorunfreeinsessionalclassesthroughout Insessional courses English coursesarespecificallydesignedforstudentswho assessments areconductedinEnglish.Ourpreparatory As aUKeducationalinstitution,allourprogrammesand Preparatory Englishcourses your reading,writingandspeakingskills. English foracademicpurposesandwillhelpyoutohone insessional classes.Ourtutorsspecialiseintheareaof support forstudentswhoneeditthroughpreparatoryand Social Sciences.ItprovidesessentialEnglishlanguage part oftheSchoolEducationinFacultyArtsand The CentreforEnglishLanguageEducation(CELE)is support English language such aswritingbibliographies. to writeusingacademicstyle,structureandconventions, and rangeofyourwrittenEnglishgiveyoutheability and makepresentations.Theywillimprovetheaccuracy to improveyourabilitytakepartinformaldiscussions their degreeprogrammes.Thesecourseswillenableyou need toraisetheirstandardofEnglishbeforemovingon have notmettheEnglishlanguagerequirements. undergraduate orpostgraduateprogrammewhereyou A conditionalofferfromtheUniversityforafoundation, Entry requirements 30 weeks 20 weeks 10 weeks Course duration Students whoneedtoimprovescoreby1.5 Students whoneedtoimprovescoreby1.0 Students whoneedtoimprovescoreby0.5 IELTS improvement also acceptable.Pleasecontactusformoredetails. qualification. However,otherlanguagequalificationsare We normallypreferstudentstohaveapre-existingIELTS English languagerequirements skills requiredforstudyatuniversitylevel. vocabulary. Youwillalsodevelopanunderstandingofthe and expandyourrangeofgrammaticalstructures note-taking, participateinseminarsandoralpresentations articles andbooks,showanunderstandingoflectures essays andlongeracademicassignments,read During yourcourseyouwillberequiredtowriteshort Course structure listening exams. project, makeapresentationandundertakereading course. Attheendofcourseyouwillwriteanacademic pass theseinordertoprogressontothenextstageof listening, speaking,readingandwriting.Youwillneedto At varioustimesduringthecourseyouwillbeassessedon Assessment w: t: +60382948187 Centre forEnglishLanguageEducation Find outmore www.nottingham.edu.my/cele February April July Intakes RM17,040 RM11,360 RM5,680 Fees on-campus socialandlearninghubs. Learning@TheCore isoneofournew 14

English language support 15 opportunities opportunities Overseas drink onourChina Campus. Students catching upovera period oftimeatpartneruniversitiesacrosstheglobe. campuses intheUKandChinaaswellchancetostudyfora We offerlife-enhancingopportunitiestostudyabroadatour Nottingham hasanextensivenetworkofexcitingexchangelinks. and atUNNCdependsonthecountry’sexchangerate. chargeable forinternationalstudentsatNottingham,UK, by afixedquotasystemsetintheUK.Thenormalfee inter-campus exchangeprogrammeandisrestricted under thisschemeisnotavailabletostudentsonthe provided thereisspaceattheappropriateschool.Transfer or toUNNCafteroneyearattheMalaysiaCampus, eligible totransferTheUniversityofNottingham,UK, Students registeredattheMalaysiaCampusarealso Inter-campus transferprogramme with therelevantfacultyaboutprogrammesavailable. being taughtatourinternationalcampuses–pleasecheck only. Participationissubjecttotheprogrammeorcourse China (UNNC)whilepayingMalaysiaCampustuitionfees Nottingham, UK,orTheUniversityofNottinghamNingbo semesters ofthesecondyearstudyatTheUniversity opportunity foranundergraduatetospendoneortwo One uniquefeatureoftheMalaysiaCampusis Inter-campus exchangeprogramme Undergraduate onlyopportunities

www.nottingham.edu.my/international/studyabroad the academicentryrequirements.Seemore: life. TheSummerSchoolsareopentoanyonewhofulfils social activitiesandmakefriendswhowillstaywithyoufor world-class academics,takepartinexcitingculturaland learning aboutadifferentculture.Youwillstudywith new areawhilemeetingpeoplefromallovertheworldand the UK,willprovideyouwithopportunitytostudya Two-week courses,basedatourcampusesinChinaand International SummerSchool postgraduate opportunities Undergraduate and International Officeusingthecontactdetailsonpage41. for anadditionalfee.Fordetails,pleasecheckwiththe approved studyabroadpartnerselsewhereintheworld opportunities tostudyatNottingham,UK,oroneofthe tuition feeisrequired,theUniversitymayalsooffer In additiontoexchangeprogrammeswherenoadditional Study abroadprogrammes

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Overseas opportuniities During your time with us, you might have the chance Sutton Bonington Campus to study at one of our campuses in the UK or China. All Located in the beautiful countryside of south our campuses offer a warm and friendly environment, Nottinghamshire, Sutton Bonington Campus occupies a interesting landscapes and first-rate facilities. spacious 100-acre site with its own teaching and learning Our international facilities, sports centre, student guild, social amenities and UK campuses halls of residence. University Park Campus Ten miles south of University Park, the campus benefits Set around a lake with beautifully kept grounds, the from state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities 330-acre University Park Campus is the University’s including: purpose-built plant, food and nutrition science campuses principal campus. Receiving Green Flag Award status buildings; specialised laboratories; a 24-hour learning every year since 2003, it is one of the most attractive

resource centre; an extensive library; the University farm; Our international campuses campuses in the country and features a mixture of period and a dairy centre with 180 robotically milked cows. The buildings and modern teaching and research facilities, campus also houses the School of Veterinary Medicine and with 12 halls of residence, a conference and exhibition “Nottingham is the nearest Britain has to a truly global Science which, when it opened in 2006, was the first to do centre, sports facilities and the Lakeside Arts Centre. university, with campuses in China and Malaysia modelled on a so in Britain for more than 50 years. Jubilee Campus headquarters that is among the most attractive in Britain.” Just one mile from University Park, Jubilee Campus, China Campus opened in 1999, is an exemplar in sustainable brownfield When we admitted our first intake of students to the The Times Good University Guide 2013 regeneration and has won numerous awards for its China Campus in 2004, we became the first university to environmentally friendly design. The modern, purpose-built establish and run a campus independently within mainland buildings include: teaching and research facilities; halls of China. Around two-and-a-half hours by car from Shanghai, residence; retail, social and support amenities; libraries; the China Campus is based at the Higher Education Park and a sports hall. Aspire, the country’s tallest free-standing in Ningbo, a historic port city on China’s eastern coast. The work of public art, soars to 60 metres above the campus. campus covers 144 acres of landscaped parkland, with The adjoining Innovation Park was launched in 2008 and a central lake and its own version of Nottingham’s iconic continues to expand and evolve, hosting specialist facilities Trent Building. There are academic, residential and support for global satellite navigation systems, renewable facilities for over 6,000 students including academic energy technologies, mental health research and offices, a library, a fully equipped sports centre, a Students’ aerospace technologies. Union, restaurants and shops.

Read more about our campuses at www.nottingham.edu.my/campuses

Students by the lake on our University Park Campus in the UK, with the iconic Trent Building in the background.

17 18 19 with personaloracademicissues. issues fordiscussion,andassistyouonaone-to-onebasis non-academic tutorials,whichwillexposeyoutotopical communication skills.Wealsoseektoguideyouthrough Foundation inArtsfocuseslargelyonlanguageand computing, mathematicsandpsychology,whereasthe in Science,forexample,coverstopicssuchasbiology, target thespecificneedsofstudent.TheFoundation component, eachfoundationcourseisdesignedto While allfoundationprogrammeshaveanEnglishlanguage chosen undergraduatedegree. foundation programmecanleadtodirectentryontoyour community. Successfulcompletionofyourchosen students andyoucanplayafullpartintheUniversity University facilitiesasundergraduateandpostgraduate As afoundationstudentyouwillhavethesameaccessto • Tohelpyouadapttouniversitylife • ToimproveyourEnglishlanguage • Toincreaseyouracademicknowledgeandstudyskills The foundationprogrammehasthreeaims: undergraduate degree. to enhanceyourskillsinorderundertakean completed atleast12yearsofformaleducationbutneed The two-semesterprogrammeissuitableifyouhave have completedaminimumof11yearsformaleducation. semesters. Thethree-semesterprogrammeisidealifyou foundation programmerunsfull-timeforeithertwoorthree programme atoneoftheworld’sbestuniversities.The skills tosuccessfullyundertakeanundergraduatedegree pre-university levelcoursesthatwillprovideyouwiththe The UniversityofNottinghamfoundationprogrammesare What isafoundationprogramme? working inthebiosciences laboratory. Foundation student,HelenTai-Boardman, is

w: e: [email protected] Find outmore programme. Thesearedetailedinthetablebelow. requirements tobeconsideredforaplaceonfoundation following pages,youmustmeetminimumEnglishlanguage As wellastheacademicrequirementslistedon English languagerequirements FoundationinScience • FoundationinEngineering • FoundationinBusinessandManagement • inArtsandEducation • Foundation The foundationprogrammesavailableattheUniversityare: forstudentstakingthe • September: andJuly:forstudentstakingthe • April foundation programmeswehavethreeannualintakes: In ordertoaccommodatethehighdemandforour Intakes modules offeredinthesecondandthirdsemesters. if youtakethetwo-semesterprogrammewillall three-semester programmeyouwilltakeallmodules,and teaching and2weeksofexaminations.Ifyoustudyforthe Each semesterconsistsof15weeks,with10-12weeks Duration UEC GCSE/IGCSE 1119 (GCEOLevel) SPM PTE (Academic) TOEFL iBT IELTS Test English languagerequirements two-semester programme three-semester programme www.nottingham.edu.my/foundation

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Foundation programmes Foundation in Arts and Education Foundation in Business and Management Fee: RM8,520 per semester Duration: two or three semesters Fee: RM8,520 per semester Duration: two or three semesters Country Acceptable qualifications Entry requirements Country Acceptable qualifications Entry requirements

Cambridge/Edexcel O-level qualification 4 subjects at grade B including mathematics Cambridge/Edexcel O-level qualification 4 subjects at grade B including mathematics (GCSE or IGCSE) and 2 subjects at grade C, excluding religion (GCSE or IGCSE) and 2 subjects at grade C, excluding religion and national language.* and national language.* Bangladesh Intermediate/Higher Education Secondary 75% average with at least 60% Bangladesh Intermediate/Higher Education Secondary 75% average with at least 75%

School Examination in mathematics. School Examination in mathematics. Foundation programmes China Senior High School Diploma 80-85% average with at least 60% in China Senior High School Diploma 80-85% average with at least 80% in mathematics. If grades are marked out of 150 mathematics. If grades are marked out of 150 then you need a score of around 120. then you need a score of around 120. India CBSE/ICSE 70% with at least 50% in mathematics. There India CBSE/ICSE 70% with at least 60% in mathematics. There is an English language exemption if you is an English language exemption if you achieve 60% in year 12 or 65% in year 10 achieve 60% in year 12 or 65% in year 10 in in English. English. Indonesia Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Average of 7 in 6 academic subjects and 6 Indonesia Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Average of 7 in 6 academic subjects and 8 Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB in mathematics. Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB in mathematics. and SMA) and SMA) Iran Year 11 final high school transcript 15/20 average with 15 in relevant subjects.* Iran Year 11 final high school transcript 15/20 average with 15 in relevant subjects.* Central Asia: Attestat o srednem obrazovami (Certificate Grade 5 (excellent) in at least 3 subjects Central Asia: Attestat o srednem obrazovami (Certificate Grade 5 (excellent) in at least 3 subjects from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, of Secondary Education, Year 11) from the following list and grade 4 (good) in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, of Secondary Education, Year 11) the following list and grade 4 (good) in at Tajikistan, Uzbekistan at least 3 other subjects from the following Tajikistan, Uzbekistan least 3 other subjects from the following list: list: algebra, biology, chemistry, computer algebra, biology, chemistry, computer science, science, geography, geometry, human geography, geometry, human and society, and society, jurisprudence, mathematics, jurisprudence, mathematics, management, management, physics, psychology or physics, psychology or world history. You will world history.* also need to pass the Nottingham University Business School foundation entrance exam.* Middle East: General Secondary School Certificate 80% average in 6 academic subjects with at Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, least 60% in mathematics, excluding religion Middle East: General Secondary School Certificate 80% average in 6 academic subjects with at Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Tawjahiya/Thanaweya A’ama/Al Azhar/ and Arabic. As a general rule, students who Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, least 80% in mathematics, excluding religion Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tawjihi/Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama/ have undergone 12 years of education are Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Tawjahiya/Thanaweya A’ama/Al Azhar/ and Arabic. A strong physics grade of 80% UAE, Yemen Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah/Tawjihiyah eligible to be considered for the two-semester Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tawjihi/Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama/ and above will be considered instead of foundation. However, under certain specific UAE, Yemen Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah/Tawjihiyah mathematics. As a general rule, students who circumstances, students will be asked to join have undergone 12 years of education are the three-semester foundation. eligible to be considered for the two-semester foundation. However, under certain specific Nigeria Senior School Certificate (WAEC) 5 subjects at grade 3 with mathematics circumstances, students will be asked to join at grade 4, excluding religion and the three-semester foundation. NECO results will have to be considered national language.* on a case-by-case basis Nigeria Senior School Certificate (WAEC) 5 subjects at grade 4 with mathematics Intermediate/Higher Secondary 75% average with at least 60% in at grade 3, excluding religion and Pakistan NECO results will have to be considered national language.* School Certificate mathematics, excluding religion and national language. on a case-by-case basis Sudan School Certificate A minimum of 5 subjects at 75% with Pakistan Intermediate/Higher Secondary 75% average with at least 75% in Sudan School Certificate mathematics, excluding religion and mathematics at 60%, excluding religion and national language.* national language. Sudan Sudan School Certificate A minimum of 5 subjects at 75% with Vietnam High School Diploma (tot nghiep pho Average grade of 7 with at least 5 thong trung hoc) in mathematics. mathematics at 85%, excluding religion and national language.*

* Three-semester programme only. Vietnam High School Diploma Average grade of 7 with at least 8 (tot nghiep pho thong trung hoc) in mathematics.

* Three-semester programme only.

21 22 Foundation in Engineering Foundation in Science Fee: RM9,650 per semester Duration: two or three semesters Fee: RM9,650 per semester Duration: two or three semesters Country Acceptable qualifications Entry requirements Country Acceptable qualifications Entry requirements

Cambridge/Edexcel O-level qualification Grade A in mathematics and 4 subjects at Cambridge/Edexcel O-level qualification 5 subjects at grade B including mathematics (GCSE or IGCSE) grade B including chemistry and physics, (GCSE or IGCSE) and a science subject, excluding religion and excluding religion and national language.* national language.* Bangladesh Intermediate/Higher Education Secondary 75% average with at least 75% in Bangladesh Intermediate/Higher Education Secondary 75% average in 5 subjects with at least 75%

School Examination mathematics. School Examination in mathematics and a science subject. Foundation programmes China Senior High School Diploma 75% average with at least 75% in chemistry, China Senior High School Diploma 75% average in 5 subjects with at least 75% mathematics and physics. If grades are in mathematics and a science subject. If marked out of 150 then you need a score of grades are marked out of 150 then you need around 115. a score of around 115. India CBSE/ICSE 70% with at least 65% in chemistry, India CBSE/ICSE 70% with at least 65% in mathematics and a mathematics and physics. science subject. Indonesia Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Average of 7 in 6 academic subjects Indonesia Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Average of 7 in 5 academic subjects with at Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB with at least 7 in chemistry, mathematics Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB least 7 in mathematics and a science subject. and SMA) and physics. and SMA) Iran Year 11 final high school transcript 15/20 average with 15 in relevant subjects.* Iran Year 11 final high school transcript 15/20 average with 15 in relevant subjects.* Central Asia: Attestat o srednem obrazovami (Certificate An average of 4 and grade 5 in chemistry, Central Asia: Attestat o srednem obrazovami (Certificate Grade 5 (excellent) in at least 2 subjects Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, of Secondary Education, Year 11) mathematics and physics.* Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, of Secondary Education, Year 11) including algebra or mathematics and a Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Tajikistan, Uzbekistan science subject and grade 4 (good) in at least 3 other subjects from the following Middle East: General Secondary School Certificate 80% average in 6 academic subjects with list: algebra, biology, chemistry, computer Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, at least 80% in chemistry, mathematics science, geography, geometry, human Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Tawjahiya/Thanaweya A’ama/Al Azhar/ and physics, excluding religion and Arabic. and society, jurisprudence, mathematics, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tawjihi/Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama/ As a general rule, students who have management, physics, psychology or UAE, Yemen Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah/Tawjihiyah undergone 12 years of education are eligible world history.* to be considered for the two-semester foundation. However, under certain specific Middle East: General Secondary School Certificate 80% average in 5 academic subjects with circumstances, students will be asked to join Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, at least 80% in mathematics and a science the three-semester foundation. Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Tawjahiya/Thanaweya A’ama/Al Azhar/ subject. As a general rule, students who have Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tawjihi/Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama/ undergone 12 years of education are eligible Nigeria Senior School Certificate (WAEC) Grade 1 in mathematics and 4 subjects at UAE, Yemen Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah/Tawjihiyah to be considered for the two-semester grade 3 including chemistry and physics.* foundation. However, under certain specific NECO results will have to be considered circumstances, students will be asked to join on a case-by-case basis the three-semester foundation. Pakistan Intermediate/Higher Secondary School 75% average with at least 75% in chemistry, Nigeria Senior School Certificate (WAEC) 5 subjects at grade 3 including mathematics Certificate mathematics and physics, excluding religion and a science subject.* and national language. NECO results will have to be considered Sudan Sudan School Certificate 75% average in 5 subjects with at least on a case-by-case basis 75% in chemistry, mathematics and physics, Pakistan Intermediate/Higher Secondary 75% average with at least 75% in excluding religion and national language.* School Certificate mathematics and a science subject, excluding Vietnam High School Diploma (tot nghiep pho Average grade of 7 with at least 8 in religion and national language. thong trung hoc) chemistry, mathematics and physics. Sudan Sudan School Certificate 75% average in 5 subjects with at least 85% in mathematics, excluding religion and * Three-semester programme only. national language.* Vietnam High School Diploma (tot nghiep pho Average grade of 7 with at least 8 in thong trung hoc) mathematics and a science subject.

* Three-semester programme only.

23 24 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Course Fee per year Duration A level IB SAM/ Canadian CBSE Iran Undergraduate AUSMAT/HSC Pre-U Applied Psychology BSc Applied Psychology RM39,090 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 and Management Studies programmes Business BA Business Economics RM39,090 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 and Finance BA Business Economics RM39,090 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 Undergraduate programmes and Management Entry requirement guidelines • 1119 (GCE O Level) BA Finance, Accounting RM39,090 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 • GCSE/IGCSE and Management The entry requirements listed in this section are intended as • UEC BA International Business RM39,090 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 a guide and represent the general criteria for each course. • IB English A1 or A2 (Standard Level or Higher Level) Management In addition, you may also be required to achieve specific • IB English B (Higher Level) BA Management Studies RM39,090 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 grades in certain subjects. Please contact the International • IB English B (Standard Level) Office using the contact details on page 41 or visit our BA Management Studies RM39,090 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 website for information on the specific criteria for your The scores required vary for each course. Please visit our with French/German/ chosen course: www.nottingham.edu.my/study/ug website for the specific scores required for your course of Japanese/Korean/ choice or contact the International Office using the contact Mandarin/Spanish We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our details on page 41. IELTS and TOEFL results must be less Economics students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic BSc Economics RM39,090 3 years ABB 32 90 87% 84% 16 and we also consider personal statements, references and version of the test. interview performance (if you have one) when making a Education decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is BA/BEd Education with RM28,840 3 years BA BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 through the submission of a completed application. All entry requirements, fees, school and course Special Education Needs 4 years BEd information are intended as a guide and were correct English language requirements at the time of printing. For the most up to date BA/BEd Education RM28,840 3 years BA BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 In addition to the academic entry requirements, you are information and further details of each course, please with Teaching English 4 years BEd required to have a high standard of English language visit www.nottingham.edu.my/study/ug to Speakers of Other and will need to have achieved certain scores in one of Languages (TESOL) these tests: English • IELTS BA English Language and RM28,840 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 • TOEFL iBT Literature • PTE (Academic) • SPM BA English with Creative RM28,840 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 Writing Modern Languages and Cultures BA International RM37,950 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 Communication Studies BA International RM37,950 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 Communication Studies with English Language and Literature BA International RM37,950 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 Communication Studies with Film and Television Studies Politics, History and International Relations BA International Relations RM37,950 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 BA International Relations RM37,950 3 years ABB 32 90 87% 84% 16 with French/German/ Japanese/Korean/ An undergraduate student testing Mandarin/Spanish equipment in the Mixing Laboratory.

25 26 Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Science Course Fee per year Duration A level IB SAM/ Canadian CBSE Iran Course Fee per year Duration A level IB SAM/ Canadian CBSE Iran AUSMAT/HSC Pre-U AUSMAT/HSC Pre-U Chemical and Environmental Engineering Biomedical Sciences BEng/MEng Chemical RM45,420 3 years BEng ABB 32 90 87% 84% 16 BSc Biomedical Sciences RM45,420 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 Engineering 4 years MEng Biosciences BSc Biotechnology RM45,420 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 BEng/MEng Chemical RM45,420 3 years BEng ABB 32 90 87% 84% 16 Engineering with 4 years MEng BSc Environmental RM39,750 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 Environmental Engineering Science

BSc Nutrition RM40,500 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 Undergraduate programmes Civil Engineering BSc Plant Biotechnology RM45,420 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 BEng/MEng Civil RM45,420 3 years BEng BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 Engineering 4 years MEng Computer Science BSc Computer Science RM39,750 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 Electrical and Electronic Engineering BSc Computer Science RM39,750 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 BEng/MEng Electrical and RM45,420 3 years BEng BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 and Management Studies Electronic Engineering 4 years MEng BSc Computer Science RM39,750 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 with Artificial Intelligence (£17,340 for (2 years in BEng/MEng Mechatronic RM45,420 3 years BEng BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 year 3) Malaysia Engineering 4 years MEng and 1 year in the UK) 80% 78% 14 Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering BSc Software Engineering RM39,750 3 years BBC 28 82 BEng/MEng Mechanical RM45,420 3 years BEng ABB 32 90 87% 84% 16 Pharmacy Engineering 4 years MEng BSc Pharmaceutical and RM45,420 3 years BBB 30 86 85% 80% 16 Health Sciences MPharm Pharmacy RM50,020 4 years AAB 34 90 87% 87% 18 (£17,340 (2 years in for years 3 Malaysia and 4) and 2 years in the UK)

Psychology BSc Psychology RM39,750 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 BSc Psychology and RM39,750 3 years BBC 28 82 80% 78% 14 Cognitive Neuroscience

27 28 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Course Fee Duration Entry requirements Applied Psychology MSc Management RM46,300 2-3 years part-time An upper second class honours degree (or Psychology per course international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Students will be considered if they have a first programmes degree in a relevant subject such as management, psychology or other related disciplines. MSc Occupational Health RM46,300 2-3 years part-time An upper second class honours degree (or Postgraduate programmes and Safety Leadership per course international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Students with a first degree in engineering, Entry requirement guidelines Please visit our website for the specific scores required for ergonomics, medicine, nursing, public health, your course of choice or contact the International Office psychology, safety science and other subjects Applicants must have graduated from an approved using the contact details on page 41. IELTS and TOEFL allied to medicine are also eligible to apply. university. Other equivalent qualifications will be considered results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must MPhil/PhD RM36,230 MPhil: 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree (or on a case-by-case basis. be the academic version of the test. per year* or 2 years part-time international equivalent) in a relevant discipline PhD: 2 years full-time which contains psychology. A masters degree English language requirements or 4 years part-time either in psychology or with an element of In addition to the academic entry requirements, students All entry requirements, fees, school and course psychology is highly advantageous. are required to have a high standard of English language information are intended as a guide and were correct Business skills. English language requirements vary for each course, at the time of printing. For the most up to date with scores required ranging from 6.0-7.0 for IELTS, information and further details of each course, please MBA RM59,740 1 year full-time or A relevant second class honours degree 79-100 for TOEFL iBT and 55-68 for PTE (academic). visit www.nottingham.edu.my/study/pg per course 2-4 years part-time (or international equivalent) or a relevant MBA Corporate Social RM59,740 1 year full-time or professional qualification deemed equivalent to Responsibility per course 2-4 years part-time a first degree with honours, plus at least three or more years of full-time management or leadership MBA Entrepreneurship RM59,740 1 year full-time or work experience, normally gained since graduating per course 2-4 years part-time from the first degree. MBA Finance RM59,740 1 year full-time or per course 2-4 years part-time MSc Finance and RM47,690 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree Investment per course (or international equivalent). Applicants must have a first degree in business/economics, containing substantial components of finance. Students with an outstanding first degree in a quantitative subject will be considered. MSc International RM47,690 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree (or Business per course international equivalent). Applicants’ first degree can be of any discipline, however the course is not designed for candidates with a first degree in business. MSc Investment and RM47,690 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree (or Islamic Finance per course international equivalent). Applicants must have a first degree in business/economics containing substantial components of finance modules. MSc Management RM47,690 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree (or per course international equivalent). Applicants must have a first degree containing modules in business studies, economics or management. PhD RM36,230 3-4 years full-time or A masters degree in a relevant subject normally per year* 6-8 years part-time with an average over 65% in the taught modules and 65% in the dissertation, or its equivalent. For those who do not have a masters qualification, an upper second class honours degree (or Students working in the Kuala Lumpur international equivalent) in a relevant subject Teaching Centre, where some of our part-time can also be considered. Professional, business postgraduate programmes are taught. or industrial qualifications are also valued for some research areas.

29 * Part-time students pay half the full-time fees for each year. 30 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Course Fee Duration Entry requirements Course Fee Duration Entry requirements

Economics Modern Languages and Cultures MPhil/PhD RM36,230 MPhil: 1-2 years full-time MPhil: an upper second class honours degree in MA Cultural Studies RM47,690 1 year full-time or A single or joint honours degree at upper per year* or 2-3 years part-time economics (or international equivalent). per course 2 years part-time second class honours or above (or international PhD: 1–2 years full-time PhD: a higher degree, eg a masters or PhD. equivalent) in a relevant discipline. or 2–3 years part-time MPhil/PhD RM36,230 MPhil: 1 year full-time Entry requirements are at the discretion of the per year* or 2 years part-time school but would normally be a masters degree or Education equivalent professional experience/prior learning.

PhD: 2-3 years full time Postgraduate programmes MA Education RM47,690 1-2 years full-time or A lower second class honours degree or above or 4-6 years part-time per course 2-4 years part-time (or international equivalent) and a teaching qualification (eg PGCE, PGCEi, PGCCE, Politics, History and International Relations PGCHE). Relevant experience may be required MSc International RM47,690 1 year full-time or An upper second class honours degree for some of the modules and you should have Development Management per course 2 years part-time (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. access to an educational setting. Mature applicants without any standard entry Applicants who hold a PGCE/PGCEi: If you MA International Relations RM47,690 1 year full-time or requirements but with substantial and relevant are a University of Nottingham PGCE/PGCEi per course 2 years part-time experience may be considered. student and started your course on or after September 2006 and have masters credits with MRes/MPhil/PhD RM36,230 MRes: 1 year full-time A masters degree in a relevant subject marks of 53 or above, you are entitled to apply for per course or 2 years part-time (or international equivalent), normally with an Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). If you hold a (MRes)/per MPhil: 1-2 years average over 65% in the taught modules and PGCE (post 2006) from another institution and/or year* (MPhil/ full-time or 2-3 years normally 68% in the dissertation, or substantial have appropriate experience, you may be able to PhD) part-time relevant work experience. apply for accreditation. PhD: 2-3 years MA Educational RM47,690 1-2 years full-time or Applicants must be a holder of an approved full-time or 3-6 years Leadership and per course 2-4 years part-time professional qualification equivalent to a first part-time Management degree or have graduated from an approved university or institute of higher education. PGDip Educational RM31,790 1-2 years full-time or Faculty of Engineering Leadership and per course 2-4 years part-time Course Fee Duration Entry requirements Management

PGCert Educational RM15,900 1-2 years full-time or MPhil/PhD RM43,720 MPhil: 1-2 years A first or upper second class honours degree Leadership and per course 2-4 years part-time per year* full-time or 2-4 years (or international equivalent) in computer science, Management part-time engineering, mathematics, physics or another MA Special Needs RM47,690 1-2 years full-time or PhD: 3-5 years related discipline. This may be supplemented by per course 2-4 years part-time full-time or 6-8 years an appropriate MSc.

PGDip Special Needs RM31,790 1-2 years full-time or part-time per course 2-4 years part-time Chemical and Environmental Engineering PGCert Special Needs RM15,900 1-2 years full-time or per course 2-4 years part-time MSc Chemical RM49,400 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree Engineering per course (or international equivalent) in chemical MA Teaching English RM47,690 1-2 years full-time or engineering or a related discipline. to Speakers of Other per course 2-4 years part-time Languages (TESOL) MSc Environmental RM49,400 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree Engineering per course (or international equivalent) in an engineering or PGDip Teaching English RM26,000 1-2 years full-time or science subject. to Speakers of Other per course 2-4 years part-time Languages (TESOL) Civil Engineering PGCert Teaching English RM15,900 1-2 years full-time or MSc Civil Engineering RM49,400 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree to Speakers of Other per course 2-4 years part-time per course (or international equivalent) in civil engineering Languages (TESOL) or a related discipline. MPhil/PhD RM36,230 MPhil: 1 year full-time MPhil: an upper second class honours degree Electrical and Electronic Engineering per year* or 2 years part-time (or international equivalent). MSc Electronic RM49,400 1 year full-time A second class honours degree (or international PhD: 3 years full-time PhD: a higher degree, eg masters or PhD. Communications and per course equivalent) in electronic/communications/ or 6 years part-time Computer Engineering computer engineering or a related discipline. English Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering MPhil/PhD RM36,230 MPhil: 1-2 years full-time A masters degree in a relevant subject (typically MSc Mechanical RM49,400 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree per year* or 2-3 years part-time 65% in taught modules and 68% in the Engineering per course (or international equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. PhD: 2-3 years full-time dissertation or its equivalent), or substantial or 3-6 years part-time relevant work experience. 31 * Part-time students pay half the full-time fees for each year. 32 Faculty of Science Faculty of Science Course Fee Duration Entry requirements Course Fee Duration Entry requirements

Biomedical Sciences Geography MPhil/PhD Molecular: MPhil: 1-2 years A first class or upper second class honours MSc Environmental RM49,400 1 year full-time or A first or second class honours degree RM62,730 full-time or 2-3 years degree (or international equivalent) in biomedical Monitoring and per course 2 years part-time (or international equivalent) in science, engineering per year* part-time sciences, pharmacology, pharmacy or a Management or an environment-related subject. Applicants with Non- PhD: 3 years full-time related scientific discipline. This may also be substantial and relevant experience may in some molecular: or 3-6 years part-time complemented with an MSc in a relevant circumstances be considered. RM49,400 scientific discipline. MSc Geospatial Science RM49,400 1 year full-time or An upper second class honours degree Postgraduate programmes per year* for Development per course 2 years part-time (or international equivalent) or minimum Management Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of Biosciences 3.0. Students from a wide range of disciplines – MSc Crop Biotechnology RM49,400 1 year full-time At least a second class honours degree including science, engineering and arts and social per course (or international equivalent) in an agricultural, sciences – are able to join this course. Applicants PGDip Crop RM32,930 1 year full-time biological or other relevant science subject. with substantial and relevant experience may in Biotechnology per course Relevant workplace experience may be considered some circumstances be considered. in some circumstances. MRes/MPhil/PhD RM49,400 MRes: 1 year full-time A first class or upper second class honours PGCert Crop RM16,470 1 year full-time per course or 2 years part-time degree (or international equivalent) in science, Biotechnology per course (MRes)/per engineering or an environment-related MSc Crop Biotechnology RM49,400 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree MPhil: 1-2 years year* (MPhil/ subject. This may be supplemented by an and Entrepreneurship per course (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, full-time or 2-3 years PhD) appropriate MSc. such as biology, biotechnology or crop science. part-time Relevant workplace experience may be considered PhD: 3 years full-time in some circumstances. or 3-6 years part-time MPhil/PhD Molecular: MPhil: 1-2 years A first or upper second class honours degree Pharmacy RM62,730 full-time or 2-3 years (or international equivalent) or an MSc in an MPhil/PhD RM49,400 MPhil: 1-2 years An upper second class honours degree per year* part-time agricultural, biological or other relevant science. per year* full-time or 2-3 years (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or Non- PhD: 3 years full-time (RM70,300 part-time a related scientific discipline. This may be molecular: or 3-6 years part-time per year for PhD: 3-4 years supplemented by an appropriate MSc. RM49,400 2+1 split full-time per year* scheme**) 2+1 split scheme: 3-4 Computer Science years full-time** MSc Computer Science RM49,400 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree and Entrepreneurship per course (or international equivalent) in computer science or a related discipline, with a good foundation in Psychology programming. MPhil/PhD RM43,720 MPhil: 1 year full-time An upper second class honours degree MSc Information RM49,400 1 year full-time A lower second class honours degree per year* or 2 years part-time (or international equivalent) either in psychology or Technology per course (or international equivalent) in a science PhD: 3 years full-time in a related subject relevant to the chosen area. or engineering discipline. or 6 years part-time MSc Management of RM49,400 1 year full-time A lower second class honours degree Information Technology per course (or international equivalent). Significant relevant * Part-time students pay half the full-time fees for each year. industrial experience may be considered. ** The 2+1 split scheme comprises two years in Malaysia and one year in the UK and is dependent on the feasibility of the research undertaken and the availability of an appropriate supervisor. MPhil/PhD RM43,720 MPhil: 2 years A first or upper second class honours degree per year* full-time or 4 years (or international equivalent) in computer science, part-time mathematics or another relevant discipline. This PhD: 3 years full-time may be supplemented by an appropriate MSc. or 6 years part-time

33 34 What are we looking for? • selected part-time postgraduate programmes Consideration will be given to whether applicants will be • MPhil/PhD in English; and Politics, History and How to... apply for a course International Relations able to fulfil the objectives of their programme of study and achieve the standards required. A range of factors additional • MRes in Geography; and Politics, History and to, and in some cases instead of, formal examination of International Relations results are considered in the selection process. These You can apply to study at The University of Nottingham Step 4 can include: April Malaysia Campus online via our applicants’ portal. To Upon acceptance of the offer, you are required to return • the personal statement and reference • three-semester foundation programmes create an application you will need to register for an account the accept/decline form and make a tuition fee deposit of • additional evidence of achievement, motivation and or logon if you have previously applied online. Visit our RM1,000 within a four-week deadline.This amount shall be potential gathered through an interview, assessment of June: applicants’ portal at https://apply.nottingham.edu.my offset from the first semester’s tuition fee. The tuition fee is written materials or additional selection tests • postgraduate taught and research programmes in not applicable to postgraduate research applicants. • other factors as appropriate to the discipline, such as the School of Education How to... apply for a course Alternatively, you can download an application form from employment or volunteer work in relevant fields and www.nottingham.edu.my/applications. Paper copies are Step 5 sustained critical engagement with relevant issues July also available from campus. We can post you an application Once you have accepted your offer to study at The • three-semester foundation programmes form or you can visit in person to collect one. Completed University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, you will receive forms should be posted to the Admissions Office. an offer pack (containing an accommodation form, student Application fee September visa application etc) either by courier or email. If you are The University charges an application fee of 50USD for • two-semester foundation programmes We are only able to accept applications via post or through applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught international students applying for all courses. This fee • all undergraduate programmes our online applicants’ portal. If you have any queries, please course you will only be able to apply for the on-campus applies to online and paper applications. All international • all postgraduate taught programmes (excluding contact us. accommodation and student visa after you have paid the applicants must complete and attach the application fee programmes in the School of Education) RM1,000 tuition fee deposit. form as well as proof of payment. Find out more at • MPhil and PhD in Business; Economics; English; and t: +60 3 8924 8000 www.nottingham.edu.my/how-to-apply/ Politics, History and International Relations w: www.nottingham.edu.my/make-an-enquiry Step 6 international-students • MRes in Geography; and Politics, History and Prior to registration day, you will receive an email which International Relations The process contains registration information. Intakes December As an international student we advise that you submit Applying for a PhD or MPhil February • postgraduate taught and research programmes in the your application at least three months before your intake. School of Education If we receive your application after this date it will still be The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus offers a • selected undergraduate programmes in Nottingham University Business School processed, but we cannot guarantee accommodation range of research degrees across all faculties and most All year round availability and that the visa processes will be completed schools and departments. You will still have to complete • selected part-time MBA programmes in Nottingham University Business School • MPhil and PhD programmes except for Business; in time for the last date of registration. Your application a formal application for a PhD or MPhil course. However, Economics; Education; English; and Politics, History cannot be processed unless all of the required forms and there are some additional steps that you will need to take and International Relations documents have been completed and sent in and you before you begin your application. have paid the application fee (see page 36). Step 1: choose a topic Step 1 Consider which topic or subject area you are interested in Apply online or complete the paper application form and draft a brief outline that you could email to or discuss (details above). Please note: you will need some supporting with a potential supervisor. documentation when you submit your application, for example references and evidence of your exam grades. Step 2: find a potentialsupervisor These will vary depending on your study level. Find out You can use the relevant school or faculty pages for your more at www.nottingham.edu.my/how-to-apply/ subject to explore the research interests of our academics. international-students We advise that you begin to look for a supervisor before you apply, as this will reduce the length of time it takes to Step 2 complete the application process. An acknowledgement email (with application index number) will be sent to you from the Admissions Office upon receipt Step 3: create your proposal of your application. Your proposal should demonstrate an awareness of your chosen topic and an indication that you have considered the Step 3 parameters of your research. Once you have discussed this Your application will be considered by our admissions tutors with your potential supervisor they will advise you on your and a decision will be made within two working weeks for next steps. undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses. It can take up to three months for postgraduate research applications to Step 4: apply be processed. You will be sent confirmation via email. Complete the University’s formal application process.

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35 36 Undergraduate students taking part in a seminar. How to... finance your degree

In order to live in Malaysia, we recommend that you Scholarships should have an income of around 700USD per month. This amount should cover accommodation, food, books The University grants scholarships to deserving and and entertainment activities but excludes the cost of academically excellent students. Applicants are selected international travel. The cost of living in Semenyih is low based on their academic achievement. Further information compared to most cities in Malaysia and also to other on the scholarships available can be found online at

major cities in the world. Below is a brief estimate of www.nottingham.edu.my/scholarships How to... finance your degree some of the main expenses for a year of study at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. Undergraduate and foundation scholarships High Achievers Scholarships (HAS): an automatic, one-year scholarship for foundation and undergraduate Accommodation RM5,800-RM8,500 students, with a tuition fee reduction of 25%. Food RM4,840-RM9,000 Dean’s Excellence Scholarship: awarded to current Course-related costs RM970-RM1,600 undergraduate students attaining the top 10% of marks in each school or department, with a tuition fee reduction Transportation and entertainment RM3,390-RM6,450 of 25%. RM15,000-RM25,550 (yearly) School of English Taught Course Scholarships: open to RM1,250-RM2,130 (monthly) undergraduate students enrolled on a taught course in the School of English, with a 25% tuition fee reduction for the At the time of going to print, RM1 was equivalent to around GBP 0.20. For up duration of the course. to date conversion rates, visit www.xe.com/ucc Postgraduate scholarships Course-related costs Developing Solutions Scholarships: 25 scholarships, open to new students from developing and Third World Course-related costs will vary from course to course countries around the world who are registering on and you may find some of them are subsidised by your taught masters programmes in areas related to science, school or department. It will cost 300-500USD per technology and education, covering 100% of tuition fees. year depending on the subjects that you are taking. This estimate includes books, photocopying and stationery.You School of English Taught Course Scholarships: open may be able to buy second-hand books or borrow them to students enrolled on a taught course in the School of from the library. Please check with your school which costs English, with a 25% tuition fee reduction for the duration are likely to apply to your course. of the course.

Paid work Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Taught Postgraduate Scholarship: open to students enrolled on International students who enter Malaysia on a student visa any postgraduate taught course offered in the Faculty of have limited opportunities to undertake paid employment. Arts and Social Sciences (excluding MBA programmes Although there are some legal opportunities for students and degrees offered by the Department of Applied to work, the Malaysia immigration department has set Psychology), with a tuition fee reduction of 25%. limits for international students undertaking any form of paid employment while studying in Malaysia. You are only Hilti Scholarship: open to students on masters courses in allowed to work 20 hours per week in a restricted category IT or related subjects, with a 50% reduction of tuition fees of jobs during long vacations. Under no circumstances for up to two years. should you undertake unofficial employment, as this could result in your student visa being revoked. If you have Automatic scholarships any questions, please contact the International Student We offer several automatic scholarships for alumni of The Support Office: University of Nottingham and for children, siblings and spouses of alumni of The University of Nottingham. There t: +60 3 8924 8684/8036/8750 are also scholarships available for alumni of Universitas 21 e: [email protected] (U21) institutions. w: www.nottingham.edu.my/international/ workinginmalaysia Other sources of funding Students with outstanding academic results can also seek sponsorship from other sponsoring bodies. A complete list of these can be found at www.nottingham.edu.my/scholarships 37 38 CHINA

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By commuter train* By bus (approximately)* How to... find us The nearest railway station is in Town (9km from the The nearest bus terminal is located at Semenyih (Semenyih campus), where the KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu/Malayan Sentral), where public bus services between Kajang and Railway) Commuter and KTM National trains stop. There Kuala Lumpur (KL) are available. In Kajang, the closest main CAMBODIA is a KTM service every 15 minutes, between 6am and bus station is in Metro Kajang. A journey from Semenyih to 11pm daily, which takes you to Kuala Lumpur’s KL Sentral Kajang costs approximately RM1-RM1.30. Public buses, transportation hub. provided by RapidKL, are also available from Kajang www.ktmb.com.my (Kajang Terminal) to KL (Pasar Seni station) and cost approximately RM3. In KL, the buses also pick up or drop off passengers outside Kota Raya (next to the Plaza Rakyat Peta Transit Rel Lembah bus terminal). Rail Transit Map www.rapidkl.com.my

2 1 By taxi (approximately) 5

Rasa Taman Melati Taxis are readily available from Kajang and Semenyih to the campus. The taxi fare from Kajang to the campus Batu Kentonmen Rawang 4 3 PETUNJUK / LEGEND normally costs no more than RM30 per trip, while the taxi Sentul LALUAN SEREMBAN 1 SEREMBAN LINE 3 LALUAN PELABUHAN KLANG (Bandar Baru Sentul) fare from Semenyih to the campus is approximately RM10. 2 LINE

LALUAN AMPANG 3 AMPANG LINE BAS Please be aware that taxis in Kajang do not operate on a

LALUAN SRI PETALING Chow Kit 8 Kampung Baru MALAYSIA 4 SRI PETALING LINE Medan Kuala Tuanku meter and you will need to negotiate the cost of the trip LALUAN BAS 5 KELANA JAYA LINE TERMINAL PUTRA

LALUAN KLIA EKSPRES Dang Wangi before embarking. 6 KLIA EKSPRES LINE Lumpur LALUAN KLIA TRANSIT 7 KLIA TRANSIT LINE

LALUAN MONOREL KL 8 KL MONORAIL LINE PUDU BAS SENTRAL

Stesen Sambungan Connecting Station Chan Sow Lin Stesen Pertukaran By car (approximately) Interchange Station

Terminal Rel Rail Terminal

Stesen Bas KL SENTRAL Antarabandar It takes between 40 minutes and an hour to drive to the BAS Intercity Bus Station

Terminal Lapangan 8 Terbang Airport Terminal MidValley campus from the centre of KL, which is about 45km Medan Kereta Park and Ride 6 7 Seputeh Salak Selatan) away. Use the Cheras-Kajang Highway, the North-South Salak Selatan (Kampung Baru

TERMINAL BERSEPADU 5 BAS SELATAN Expressway and Kajang SILK Highway, or the SILK KELANA JAYA Sungai Besi Highway towards Sungai Long. Take the exit to Semenyih

Padang Jawa Jaya Subang Kampung (2101A). Pass Sunway Semenyih on your left (about 6km Bukit Badak Dato Harun SRI PETALING PUTRAJAYA BAS SENTRAL

BAS 4 away) and continue onto Jalan Semenyih. The campus is Kampung Raja Uda located at Jalan Broga, which is 3km away from INDONESIA 6 7

2 Semenyih town. Seremban MALAYSIA Senawang Semenyih

SUNGAI Tolls GADUT 1 From Kuala Lumpur Pahang • Cheras-Kajang Highway: pay RM1.00 at Batu 9 Toll

Tarikh Kemaskini / Updated: 20-09-2011 • North-South Expressway: pay RM1.80 at Kajang Exit Kuantan • Kajang SILK Highway: pay RM1.00 at Sg. Ramal Toll The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and RM1.00 at Sg. Long-Semenyih Toll KPT/JPT/DFT/US/B19 Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Nottingham shuttle bus • MRR2 and Sungai Besi Highway: pay RM1.30 at Mines Kuala Lumpur Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia A free shuttle bus service is available for students between Selatan Toll and RM1.00 at Sg. Long-Semenyih Toll Semenyih KLIA the KTM station in Kajang and the campus. The Nottingham UNMC t: +60 3 8924 8778 shuttle buses will only pick up and drop off staff and f: +60 3 8924 8005 students at designated places. The journey time from Melaka w: www.nottingham.edu.my/make-an-enquiry Kajang KTM to the University is approximately 45 minutes.

* Public transportation schedule and fares are subject to change from time to time. Please refer to respective service providers for further information.

39 40 How to… meet, visit or contact us Get social Meet us in your country Independent visits Members of our International Office visit many countries You are welcome to visit us informally. If you can’t to meet prospective students and attend international make one of our open days we are happy to arrange a exhibitions. We also work with a number of international tailor-made visit for you to meet our staff and find out more. Connect with Nottingham academic services, educational agencies and counsellors Please contact the International Office to arrange your visit. in countries across the globe. These agents and counsellors can help you find the right course, and offer Contacting us

support and advice through the application process. How to... meet, visit or contact us If you are an international student with a query about Find out which countries we have representatives in: studying with us in Malaysia, please contact the www.nottingham.edu.my/international/overseas International Office: We use the latest technology to bring University open days The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Each year we run an open day where you can visit our Jalan Broga Nottingham to life and to ensure you can campus, explore our facilities, meet students and staff, 43500 Semenyih attend talks and presentations and participate in a range Selangor Darul Ehsan experience and interact with the University of activities. This normally takes place in March but the Malaysia faculty or school you are applying to may run their own open days throughout the year. Our information day in t: +60 3 8924 8778 community anytime, anywhere in the world. August provides another great opportunity to visit the w: www.nottingham.edu.my/make-an-enquiry Discover more: University and meet students and staff, and we usually w: www.nottingham.edu.my/international hold counselling sessions at key times throughout the www.nottingham.edu.my/connect year. For more information visit www.nottingham.edu.my/study/events UNMCIntOffice

@UNMCIntOffice

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