University of Bradford International and Eu Prospectus 2014 University of Bradford International and Eu Prospectus 2014
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UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD INTERNATIONAL AND EU PROSPECTUS 2014 UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD INTERNATIONAL AND EU PROSPECTUS 2014 CONTENTS Welcome to the University ...........................................................1 The City of Bradford .....................................................................2 The University Campus ................................................................4 City and Campus Maps ...............................................................6 Supporting You .............................................................................8 Our Students – Life on Campus ..................................................9 Outstanding Facilities ................................................................10 Research at the University .........................................................12 English Language Support ........................................................14 Foundation Year Courses...........................................................16 Living Costs ................................................................................17 Choosing your Accommodation ................................................18 Course Fees ...............................................................................20 University Scholarships and Support ........................................22 Preparing to Study .....................................................................24 Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................25 Study Abroad .............................................................................26 How to Apply ..............................................................................28 Our Academic Structure ............................................................30 School of Computing, Informatics and Media ...........................32 School of Engineering, Design and Technology .......................66 School of Health Studies ...........................................................94 School of Life Sciences............................................................114 School of Management ............................................................140 School of Social and International Studies ..............................166 Index .........................................................................................197 Contact Details for Further Information ....................................200 Find Out More ................................................... Inside back cover GENERAL COURSE ENQUIRIES > TEL: 00 44 1274 233081 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.BRADFORD.AC.UK/IEU WELCOME WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. You are starting on an exciting journey, which continues well beyond graduation. We believe education opens up your world and broadens your horizons. Bradford is the technology university of the North of England. We believe in excellence, inclusivity, sustainability and internationalisation. At Bradford we want our students to become global citizens. You will get the chance to live, study and work in a multicultural environment with students from around 130 different countries, in a city where more than 70 languages are spoken. With almost 50 years of academic excellence behind us as a University, we have continued to grow our international reputation and our course provision. We have always been pioneers in developing new subjects, reflecting and anticipating the needs of employers, our students and society as a whole. We are a traditional University, with a long history of high-quality research, learning and teaching, but we are also forward thinking, modern and student-orientated. If you choose to join us, you will be taught by academics from around the world, many of whom are also engaged in ground-breaking research. We have a team of people on hand to help you – from your first contact with the University, all the way through your studies and even after you graduate. Our students are sought after by employers, and over 90 per cent of students graduating from Bradford go immediately into further study or employment. We have strong links with international business, and work regularly alongside companies such as Rolls-Royce, Nissan, Jaguar Land Rover, ARUP, Ford and Balfour Beatty, as well as organisations such as the BBC and the UK’s National Health Service. We have invested £120 million in our bustling City Campus and the School of Management Campus, to make sure you get the most out of your time here, whether you’re studying, working, relaxing or playing. Our campuses provide an international learning environment along with excellent leisure facilities and opportunities to become involved in exciting extracurricular activities. Our new developments include one of the most environmentally-friendly buildings in the world, and have seen ABOUT OUR CHANCELLOR us win numerous awards, including the Chartered Institution of Building Services Our University Chancellor is Imran Khan. Engineers (CIBSE) Carbon Champion of the Year 2012. We are one of the ten most He is the fifth Chancellor of the University ethical and environmentally-friendly UK universities according to the People and and was installed in a special ceremony in Planet Green League 2013. 2005. He has used his international profile in cricket to support health and immunisation Bradford is a vibrant, friendly, creative and cosmopolitan city, with a population of programmes in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri over half a million people from an extraordinary range of backgrounds, faiths and Lanka and Thailand and has founded Namal nationalities. With a lively nightlife and a host of shops, cinemas, sporting venues College in Pakistan, which is an Associate and cultural attractions, Bradford is also one of the least expensive student cities in College of the University of Bradford. the UK – offering you great value for money. Imran Khan, through his achievements and Education offers fantastic opportunities in life, and I hope you find the right course endeavours, embodies the interest and style that suits you. We hope you will want to study at our University, and look forward to of the University. He is a role model for young people in the University and the City seeing you here if you do, but whatever path you choose to take, we wish you well. of Bradford, and acts as a valuable bridge between East and West. Imran Khan joins a list of distinguished Chancellors of the University, which include Lord Wilson of Rievaulx, Sir John Harvey-Jones, Sir Trevor Holdsworth and Baroness Betty Lockwood. Professor Brian Cantor Vice-Chancellor GENERAL COURSE ENQUIRIES > TEL: 00 44 1274 233081 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.BRADFORD.AC.UK/IEU 1 THE CITY OF BRADFORD Bradford is an especially vibrant, friendly, creative and cosmopolitan city, where around 70 languages are spoken. The city has a lively nightlife, a wealth of shops, cinemas and sporting venues, and restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world. What’s more, Bradford is recognised as being one of the least expensive student cities in the UK, so it offers you great value for money, too. You’ll also find art, music and theatre right on your doorstep. Just a short walk from the City Campus are major attractions such as the National Media Museum, one of the most visited national museums outside London, and the Alhambra Theatre, a major touring venue offering top West End shows, contemporary dance and ballet. Nearby St George’s Hall offers the best of touring music, comedy and variety shows, as well as hosting the city’s orchestral concert season. Bradford is proud to be such a global city, and hosts annual street events and dazzling festivals which bring residents and visitors together to enjoy the benefits of living in such a multicultural community. Historically, Bradford was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and its As a base to explore the rest of the UK yourself, the city is perfectly placed, right Victorian history is evident right across the city which has an abundance of in the middle of the UK, and its superb road, rail and air links allow you to travel handsome architecture. anywhere you like with ease. More recent changes to the city include City Park, which opened in March 2012. City Park is a spectacular six-acre landscaped space at the very heart of the city BY ROAD centre. Featuring a 4,000sq m mirror pool, more than 100 fountains and laser light Bradford is connected to the national motorway network by the M62 and M606. projections, City Park will host carnivals, markets, film screenings and community Approximate distances are: festivals, as well as being a beautiful place for relaxing and quiet contemplation, and London ..........................................................................................200 miles (320 km) truly sets Bradford apart. Leeds ...................................................................................................8 miles (13 km) To support student travel around the city, the University sponsors a free bus linking the City Campus to the two railway stations, the bus station and the city centre shops. York ................................................................................................... 33 miles (53 km) The award-winning Lister Park is within walking distance of the city centre, and is Manchester ....................................................................................... 35 miles (56 km)