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Refine it Develop it Award-winning Contents teaching and career prospects Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 Start your journey The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017

Teaching and learning 6 Medicine and Health Sciences 60 World-leading research 8 Our partnerships 10 Taught courses 61 Innovation and enterprise 11 Research courses 66 Inspiring academics 12 From the schools of: Ranked Graduate School 14 Health Sciences Careers and employability 16 Life Sciences 8th Ranked in the Services for students 18 Medicine International student support 20 Veterinary Medicine and Science in the UK top 100 English preparation 22 for research UK campuses 24 Science 68 International campuses 26 power Biology 69 universities Student life 28 Research Excellence Biosciences 69 Accommodation 30 Framework 2014 Chemistry 71 Funding your studies 32 worldwide Computer Science 72 by the QS World University Mathematical Sciences 73 Rankings 2018 Doctoral Training Programmes 36 Pharmacy 74 Physics and Astronomy 75

Arts 38 Psychology 76 American and Canadian Studies 39 Classics and Archaeology 39 Social Sciences 78 £200m Culture, Film and Media 41 English 42 Business 79 investment History 43 Economics 82 History of Art 44 Education 83 in our vision Geography 86 for research Modern Languages and Cultures 45 Music 47 Law 87 Philosophy 48 Politics and International Relations 89 Theology and Religious Studies 48 Sociology and Social Policy 90

Engineering 50 Useful information 92 Cross-faculty courses 51 International qualifications 92 How to apply for taught courses 94 Architecture and Built Environment 51 How to apply for research courses 96 Chemical and Environmental Engineering 52 How to find us 98 Civil Engineering 53 Get in touch 99 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 54 Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing 44,500 Engineering 55 students from over An inspiring Research courses 56 150 countries across research all our campuses portfolio worth £600m

4 5 Teaching and learning

Inspiring places and spaces We have eight UK libraries, including the refurbished Excellent teaching to £19m George Green Library, with each offering a variety of study environments, from silent spaces through to vibrant collaborative learning hubs. Our opening hours are extensive and include 24/7 periods support your learning throughout the year. With NUsearch, our online resource discovery tool, you can access all our physical and digital collections and resources, including over one million books, around Our academics use the latest half-a-million ebooks, journal articles from around the research to inform and develop their world and Open Access research from the University. Our Manuscripts and Special Collections archive also teaching, and our courses aim to holds approximately 3.5 million items – the majority of produce graduates with a critical which are unique to the University. approach to their work and the Digital support world around them. As well as having access to a wide range of standard and specialist software, in the UK, you can also make use of our Smart Bars and Laptop Loan and Repair Service, and receive 24-hour IT support from the University’s IT Service Desk.

Your tutors will guide you through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical lab and field work, giving regular Our libraries offer feedback on your progress and supporting you to over 4,500 achieve your potential. study spaces, including dedicated Flexible learning Developing your study skills postgraduate study We offer a range of distance and online courses If you’re studying for a masters at Nottingham, rooms that allow you to access part or all of our programmes we have created a free online course, ‘On Course remotely, giving you the option to study around existing for Your Masters’, designed to support your transition employment and family commitments, no matter to postgraduate study and your engagement with where you are based. the books and resources you will need to succeed in your studies. nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/distancelearning

In 2015/16, Accredited courses students could access Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, giving you a head start in your chosen career. 42,825 journals, over Our accredited courses are identified on our course listings (see pages 38–91) with this symbol 500,000 ebooks and 1.3m print books

6 nottingham.ac.uk/teaching 7 World-leading research

Our Precision Propulsion £200m Rights Lab Imaging Futures Helping to Transforming At the heart end global healthcare of a revolution slavery with pioneering in greener vision for imaging transport research

We are making the largest research investment in our history.

This £200m investment in our resources, infrastructure and people will help us achieve our ambition of being among the very best in the world. Our goal is to attract and retain the highest- quality researchers to work in multidisciplinary teams with inspiring leaders to become a powerhouse for world-changing discoveries. With this investment we will maximise our ability to capture exciting new ideas and deliver solutions that help transform many more lives and societies around the world. We are investing in six Beacons of Excellence, areas of world-class research excellence that champion our response to today’s global challenges. Smart Industrial Our Research Priority Areas also bring together Green Chemicals researchers from across disciplines to tackle Systems Future Food Securing the key issues facing society. Exploring Towards smart low carbon new ways to This investment includes an ambitious production bio-economy expansion of our prestigious Research feed the world of smart of the future Fellowship schemes, which recruit the products research leaders of tomorrow.

8 nottingham.ac.uk/research 9 Innovation and enterprise No.1 University for Innovate UK research and innovation funding Beauhurst, 2017 Supporting innovation We have over 200 At Nottingham, inventions Student-led enterprise industrial are taken from initial ideas to Nottingham Entrepreneurs is one of the University’s sponsors of most ambitious societies, aiming to provide an inspiring commercial business ventures. community for students and support those looking to research launch their own ventures. Our support for innovation attracts the brightest minds The University is also home to student-led organisation from around the world, who know that our infrastructure Enactus Nottingham, who aim to improve livelihoods by can take their ideas and inventions to the global setting up and running enterprises in the UK and abroad. marketplace. All our students benefit from learning and In 2016, the Nottingham team represented the UK at working alongside these leading academics, and many the Enactus World Cup in Toronto, where students of our PhD and postdoctoral students play a large part from around the world met to showcase the impact in the development of new technologies. of their entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial skills development Our partnerships Among Europe’s leading centres for enterprise education, The Haydn Green Institute provides an outstanding We’ll help you deliver programme of education with the aim of developing the innovators and entrepreneurs of the future. We have dedicated teams who can advise on At Nottingham, we are proud of our international collaborations, protecting your work, obtaining funding and Students and alumni are nurtured through The Ingenuity working with business partners to help you Lab, where members gain access to business mentors working with thousands of partners worldwide to ensure that commercialise your ideas. and free advice surgeries relating to finance, marketing, our research has a lasting impact in the real world. sales, intellectual property and legal issues. nottingham.ac.uk/go/ ipcommercialisation Strengthening As global landscapes evolve, we Industrial partners constantly seek new opportunities international and partnerships, and respond Our researchers work with connections proactively to international funding hundreds of organisations, and collaborations, wherever they from global businesses to We passionately believe that are generated. start-ups, to find innovative international challenges are Our international collaborations solutions to the challenges best addressed globally. This is they face. accomplished by collaboration and are generated at every level. Early knowledge exchange between our career researchers and PhD students Sponsors of research include far-reaching international partners. benefit from a range of awards AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, and funds designed to promote Jaguar Land Rover, Network Rail, We actively encourage our networks across the world. Rolls-Royce, Siemens, and Unilever, researchers and academics Investment in our world-class digital which means we’re engaging to seek collaborations with the with partners and projects at best institutions in the world. research environment means better connectivity with colleagues wherever the forefront of industry. they are based, removing barriers to conducting transformative research.

10 nottingham.ac.uk/research nottingham.ac.uk/enterprise 11 Inspiring academics Dr Ehab Saleh

Research Fellow, Faculty of Engineering Dr Ehab Saleh is investigating new aspects of Our 3D printing as part of the Jetting of Electronics Tracks (JET) project, focusing on incorporating conductive tracks and electronics components within 3D printed structures. He developed new academics methods to print glass and metal nanoparticles during his PhD. He has also worked in the electronics industry, developing products for the retail market. At Nottingham, you’ll be learning from and working alongside academics and researchers at the Dr Karen Salt Professor Aoife Nolan forefront of their fields. Their groundbreaking work is changing the world Assistant Professor, Professor, around us and helping Faculty of Arts Faculty of Social Sciences Dr Karen Salt is an interdisciplinary scholar with Placing human rights at the centre of policymaking, to shape its future. strong interests in transnational American studies Professor Aoife Nolan’s research explores how and Afrodiasporic studies. A significant portion of people’s survival and development needs can be her work investigates how black nation-states have translated into meaningful legal rights (economic fought for their continued existence within a highly and social). She has advised the United Nations, racialised world. As this work has developed, Dr the Council of Europe and the World Bank, and Salt has considered the relationship of sovereignty co-directs our Rights and Justice Research Priority and race to environmental consumption and Area – the world’s largest group of rights and justice protection, enabling her to craft new research scholars. In spring 2017, Professor Nolan was elected on racial ecologies. In addition to this work, she as a member of Europe’s leading economic and currently leads or co-leads projects on reparative social rights monitoring mechanism, the European trust, collective activism, racial equity and Committee of Social Rights. transformative justice politics.

Professor Emad Rakha Dr Alexa Spence

Professor and Assistant Professor, Consultant Pathologist, Faculty of Science Faculty of Medicine With expertise in psychology and Horizon and Health Sciences Digital Economy Research, Dr Alexa Spence brings her applied social and environmental Professor Emad Rakha is an Honorary Consultant research background to new digital Pathologist with a strong interest in Breast technology innovations. She is currently Pathology. He is a leading member of the leading a large five-year project, ‘Creating multi-disciplinary Nottingham Breast Research the Energy for Change’, exploring how Group at the University of Nottingham and, in the to encourage cooperation in reducing past 10 years has been co-author on more than energy use in the workplace. 200 peer-reviewed publications.

12 nottingham.ac.uk/research 1313 Graduate School

Graduate Centres We have five Graduate Centres based on different The Graduate campuses. These centres are exclusively for postgraduate students and early career researchers, and provide access to a range of development activities. Each centre has study and social areas, computers, School seminar rooms and access to kitchen facilities, acting as a hub for networking between postgraduates and promoting a sense of community. We also have Graduate Schools at our campuses in China and The Graduate School supports all postgraduates Malaysia, which you can use should you spend any and early career researchers at the University time there. of Nottingham. We offer dedicated facilities, Flexible paid placements resources and development opportunities, Postgraduate Placements Nottingham offers paid placements with a range of employers, from small including training courses, seminars, local businesses to multinational organisations. webinars, paid placements and public Open to all postgraduates, placements are designed to fit in with your studies and give you the opportunity engagement activities. to learn transferable skills and enhance your employment prospects. Researcher Development Programme We deliver core training in line with the standards set out by the UK’s major research funders through our Research Development Programme. This means that as well as helping you to develop your research skills, you’ll have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, covering communication skills, careers, time management, and entrepreneurship. You’ll also have the chance to meet and work alongside researchers from other disciplines. Travel and mobility awards As a researcher at Nottingham, if you want to present your research overseas or spend time researching abroad, the Graduate School offers a number of competitive financial awards. These include Graduate School Travel Prizes, which contribute towards the cost of attending a UK or international conference, Building Experience and Skill Travel Scholarships (BESTS) and the International Research Collaboration Award (IRCA). These give you the opportunity to take a fully funded visit of up to two months duration at a host organisation anywhere in the world.

14 14 nottingham.ac.uk/graduateschool 15 Careers and employability

More than 1,700 employers Our alumni You’ll be joining a network of pioneering Kick start approach us scientists, international policy-makers, every year leaders of national charities, award-winning actors and musicians, newspaper editors, looking to recruit our students novelists, Olympic medallists, a prime your career minister and a Nobel Prize-winner. nottingham.ac.uk/alumni

Our award-winning Careers and Employability Service offers ongoing support for planning your career throughout your time at University and beyond.

You’ll benefit from: University one-to-one career guidance and CV discussions, with specialist careers of the Year advisers available for PhD students for Graduate career events with experienced professionals, providing an insight ^ into sectors and job roles, as well as skills workshops to develop your Employment job-hunting expertise PhD career management workshops delivered by our specialist careers advisers, offered through the Researcher Development Programme the opportunity to meet over 350 employers on campus each year, who are eager to recruit quality graduates assistance with securing part-time work or temporary work on or close to campus through unitemps.com* My Career – an online system that’s updated daily with graduate vacancies, placements, internships and PhD opportunities, as well as 95.4% voluntary and vacation work find a job or lifetime access to our service further study within six months Set yourself apart International students of graduation^^ Our Nottingham Advantage All our services are available to Award programme offers a diverse international students, and we portfolio of modules, giving you the have specialist resources to help opportunity to develop your skills, you find work opportunities try something different and meet around the world. new people. There are several visa options for nottingham.ac.uk/ international students who wish Connect with our Careers and advantageaward to pursue a career, or are inspired to start a business in the UK after Employability Service at graduation. nottingham.ac.uk/careers nottingham.ac.uk/go/ workingintheuk CareersUoN

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University of Nottingham * Please note, there are regulations on work for those who require a student visa. 16 Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/go/workingintheuk 1717 nottingham.ac.uk/careers ^ The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017. ^^ Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. Services for students Academic and Disability Support Financial Support We can help with personal and academic issues affecting your We provide information studies – including advice on writing techniques, managing and advice on all aspects your time, exam preparation, dyslexia support and support of postgraduate finance, for other Specific Learning Difficulties. We can also arrange including government support and access for disabled students. and University funding, loans and bursaries. Your support nottingham.ac.uk/academicsupport

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To help you make the most of your time with Student Service Counselling Chaplaincy and us, we’re here to support you every step of the Centres Service Faith Support way. We offer a full range of services, so you Our Student Service This is a free, confidential Offering friendship and advice Centres are your first point service open to staff and as well as services of worship – can focus on your studies and enjoy all that of contact for face-to-face students at Nottingham. our welcoming chaplaincy Nottingham has to offer. information and support. Our services include groups offers guidance and support to Staff will be able to help you and workshops, self-help students of all faiths and none, with a wide range of issues resources and, where and can also help you connect from module enrolment appropriate, individual with the local community and and coursework submission counselling consultation. its communities of faith. to paying your fees and nottingham.ac.uk/ applying for funding. chaplaincy

Childcare The University Health Service Services We offer healthcare, dental services, a pharmacy, GPs, physiotherapy and other specialist clinics*. The University On-campus childcare Mental Health Advisory Service is also based here. facilities are available * International students must be pursuing a full-time course of at for children aged four least six months in duration to be eligible for NHS care. months to 12 years – including three daycare facilities and a school holiday play scheme.

Visas and Immigration Discover the full range of student services we offer: Our team can offer confidential, specialised advice on all aspects of UK immigration, from Tier 4 student visas to immigration permission for working in the nottingham.ac.uk/ssc UK during your studies and after graduating. UoNSSC nottingham.ac.uk/go/student-visa @UoNSSC

18 nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices 1919 International student support

International Connect with our international social students media channels UoNInternationalOffice

At Nottingham you’ll join a thriving @UoNIntOffice

multicultural community, studying UoNInternational alongside students from more than UniofNottingham 150 countries. We are dedicated to the needs of our international and EU UoNEAO students, and to providing you with UniofNottingham a truly international student experience. UniofNottingham blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/ Support at every step of your journey internationalstudentlife You can meet our staff in your country at our overseas events, visit us in Nottingham, or visit our offices in China, Malaysia, India or Ghana. We’ll provide information and guidance throughout your preparations to study with us. Our range of support services includes English language preparation courses, expert visa guidance, welcome activities for new international students, childcare services and faith support. Find out more on pages 18–23. Our international and EU scholarships provide financial support for academically outstanding students from a variety of countries. See pages 32–35 for more information. A truly international community The Students’ Union’s many national, cultural and faith societies provide opportunities to celebrate your culture, make new friends and learn about communities from around the world. Beyond the campuses, Nottingham is just as multicultural. You can enjoy authentic world flavours from the city’s many food shops and restaurants, including widespread vegetarian, vegan and halal options. There are cultural festivals and celebrations throughout the year, within and outside the University, including Chinese New Year, Holi, Eid, Diwali, a Caribbean carnival and a European-style Christmas market. Find out more about student life in Nottingham on pages 28–29.

20 nottingham.ac.uk/go/international-applicants 2121 English preparation

If you want the best English language and study skills in Academic preparation for your future academic studies, you can English preparation take a presessional course.

You can progress through up to four English for Academic Purposes stages, depending on your language level. and support Courses range from 5–40 weeks, with start dates throughout the year. CELE offers specialist summer courses for students going on to study business, architecture and built Accredited by the British Council environment, engineering and law. There is also a for the teaching of English in the UK, four-week programme for students who already have an unconditional offer and would like to the University’s Centre for English improve their study and language skills. Language Education (CELE) provides The courses will help you to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through real high-quality English language academic tasks such as library-based written assignments, presentations and seminar discussions. preparation courses and support For information about English language requirements, during your academic studies. see the course listings starting on page 38.

Length of course Start month(s)

5 weeks August

10 weeks October/January/April/July

20 weeks October/January/April/July

30 weeks October/January

40 weeks October

English language support During your academic course, CELE offers free academic English language support (insessional classes and one-to-one consultations) to help you develop your English and study skills.

22 22 nottingham.ac.uk/cele 23 UK campuses Futuristic architecture, a library in a lake, eco- Jubilee friendly buildings and Winner innovative technologies of the Green combine to create unique Flag Award Campus surroundings for those since 2003 Our UK studying here. The University’s commitment to sustainability is exemplified by the GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry, campuses which was completed in 2016.

Combining beautiful parkland and countryside, impressive traditional and modern architecture, along with cutting-edge learning and research facilities, our award-winning campuses are inspiring places to live, work and study.

Regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, this 300-acre landscaped site is University set around a scenic boating lake. Set in beautiful countryside University Park is the hub of student life – it’s home to 10 miles south of University Park the University of Nottingham’s Students’ Union, two Park Campus, Sutton Bonington libraries, a renowned arts centre, hotel, health centre, Sutton is home to our Schools of bank, cafes and a student bar. The £40m David Ross Campus Sports Village provides outstanding facilities for a wide Biosciences and Veterinary range of sporting activities, including everything from Medicine and Science. swimming to fencing, as well as a climbing wall. Bonington There are world-leading laboratories for plant Our Green Flag Awards, an international benchmark for biotechnology, veterinary sciences and future well-managed parks and green spaces, demonstrate that food research alongside excellent teaching, our campuses consistently meet the highest possible Campus sports and accommodation facilities. environmental standards.

24 nottingham.ac.uk/virtualnottingham 25 International campuses After opening in 2000, and moving to its new purpose- built campus at Semenyih Malaysia in 2005, the campus is now home to 4,700 students. Campus Taught and research courses are available Our in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering, and Science. A full list of courses, entry requirements, fees and details of how to apply can be international found on their webpages. nottingham.edu.my campuses

The University has campuses in China and Malaysia, offering you the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate degree and experience living and studying in a different country.

All programmes are taught in English to the same teaching assessment standards as the University of Nottingham in the UK, so you can be assured that your degree will be recognised by employers and universities worldwide. Opened in 2005 and Both campuses are purpose-built, and feature located in the city of teaching and IT facilities, accommodation, a Ningbo, it was the first sports centre and food outlets within easy reach. China foreign campus opened Applying in China by a UK university. International students can apply for part-time Campus Taught and research courses are available and full-time courses at our Malaysia Campus, within the Faculties of Humanities and Social and full-time courses at our China Campus. You Sciences, Science and Engineering, and must hold a valid visa for the programme you want Nottingham University Business School China. to study. Applications should be made directly A full list of courses, entry requirements, to the campus that you wish to study at. fees and details of how to apply can be found Qualifications from all our campuses are recognised on their webpages. equally. However, please be aware that courses accredited by external bodies in the UK may nottingham.edu.cn

not be accredited in the same way at our international campuses.

26 nottingham.ac.uk/campuses 27 Student life A compact, vibrant and cosmopolitan city, Nottingham is a mix of modern and historic, quirky and mainstream, with a thriving cultural scene. Life at Nottingham Here’s a quick guide.

Cultural highlights Sport for all As well as the University’s arts The University has over 70 centre and museum, you’ll find sports clubs for students, from a selection of contemporary and aikido to windsurfing. There traditional art galleries in the are opportunities for everyone city. There’s multiplex cinemas to get involved, whether you and independent screens such just want to keep fit, play as Broadway, which offers the socially with friends or best in arthouse and world compete for the University in cinema. Nottingham has two one of our sports teams. large theatres, as well as smaller nottingham.ac.uk/sport venues including those with regular comedy nights.

Learn a language Culture Music scene The University offers on campus Nottingham’s music venues language courses for all Nottingham Lakeside Arts, the include something for everyone. students through the University’s public arts centre and The legendary Rock City hosts Language Centre. We museum, offers student discounts top rock and indie acts, the provide daytime language for its year-round programme of Motorpoint Arena attracts modules in 10 languages exhibitions and events – including nationwide music and comedy from beginners’ level to music, drama, dance and tours, while venues such as near-native speaker participatory workshops. It also Rescue Rooms and the Bodega competence. We also offer has a strong connection to the Social Club showcase the latest a range of evening classes University’s student-run theatre, alternative acts. The Royal on a fee-paying basis. Nottingham New Theatre. Concert Hall also hosts opera nottingham.ac.uk/ and classical concerts. lakesidearts.org.uk language-centre

Your Students’ Food and drink Union Nottingham has embraced independently run restaurants, With over 300 student-run cafes and bars, and offers a societies, there are plenty of great variety for a range of opportunities to meet like-minded tastes and budgets. The city people or try something new. has received Purple Flag status There is the Postgraduate Network for seven consecutive years, for you to get involved with, as for its commitment to ensuring well as volunteering opportunities a safe and vibrant city centre. through the Students’ Union Volunteer Centre. 28 29 su.nottingham.ac.uk

Accommodation

Discover your perfect home

As a new postgraduate student starting in September 2018, we guarantee you a room in University-arranged accommodation for one year.*

Our accommodation University-arranged postgraduate We have six accommodation sites that are well-placed student accommodation fees for easy access to all our campuses, as well as local Typical fees, which are based on the fees confirmed amenities and the city centre. You can choose from for 2017/18, are listed in the table below. Costs are single study bedrooms in shared flats and en-suite self- based on a 51-week occupancy period on a self-catered contained studio apartments. All flats have a fully fitted basis and include heating, electricity and water charges, kitchen, dining facilities and Wi-Fi. There are security personal contents insurance, and students’ committee teams dedicated to each site, a management team and membership. a student committee who organise events and activities at each of our sites, providing a safe and comfortable Fees for 2018–19 were not available at the time of environment. going to print but will be on our website from March 2018. You should check the website for the correct information and fees before you decide to accept any Accessible living offer of accommodation. If you have a disability and need accessible accommodation, we’ll do all we can to provide the access and facilities you need. We urge you to Site Location Price Range inform us as early as possible, as applications will be considered according to priority and availability. Bonington Hall (reserved for Sutton Couples and families students studying at Bonington £5,355–£7,803 Sutton Bonington Campus If you want to live with your partner or family, you Campus) can apply for a limited number of places in University houses, or find suitable housing in the private sector. Broadgate Park Beeston £5,516–£8,490

Private providers Cloister House Dunkirk £5,156 If you would prefer to find your own place to live, there is more information on house-hunting and costs Jubilee Melton Hall £5,980 on our website. Campus

Raleigh Park Lenton £4,947–£5,865

St Peter’s Court Radford £5,865–£5,967

* Providing you accept your course place and return your accommodation application by 1 August 2018.

30 nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation 31 Funding your studies

Find funding Tuition fees Explore your options All postgraduate students Consider a pay an annual fee which Funding is available from for your course covers registration, postgraduate loan tuition, initial examination, a variety of sources. graduation, access to most from the UK of the University’s library and Find out more on pages 34–35 or at nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/funding government When looking at how to fund your IT services, and membership Please note that funding applications are usually completed by the of the Students’ Union. spring before you start studying in the autumn. postgraduate studies, it’s worth taking Tuition fees for 2018/19 entry the time to research your options, as are listed next to each course on pages 38–91. The fee you there may be opportunities related to pay depends on the course you are on and whether you your area of interest available. are classified as a home, EU or international student. Look for Speak to your supervisor Loans Scholarships Fees quoted are per session, paid studentships Investigate which means from 1 August and doctoral training what funding is or our Funding and The UK government offers loans to and bursaries to 31 July of the relevant available from Financial Support team about academic year, or the full opportunities eligible students starting a taught You can visit our funding pages for research councils, scholarships, duration of a one-year on our website or research masters degree in the information about scholarships and bursaries and awards masters course. Please refer trusts and UK. In 2017, the maximum loan bursaries available for taught and This also includes a that may be available to our webpages for PGDip/ charities for students who ordinarily live in research courses, which includes step-by-step guide to you PGCert fees. England or Wales was £10,280. A a step-by-step guide to finding to finding funding. package of support is also available funding. Part-time fees are normally to students who live in Scotland or nottingham.ac.uk/ charged according to Northern Ireland, and to eligible pgstudy/funding the proportion of study students from the EU. undertaken during the year. Full details, including eligibility and Funding for For example, if you study half repayment, can be found online. of a one-year course, you will European students normally be charged half of gov.uk/postgraduate-loan EU students beginning courses the full-time fee. A definitive list of all postgraduate fees You may also want to consider in 2018 will pay tuition fees at the is published on our website. a Professional and Career same rates as UK students and can Development Loan. These are apply for postgraduate loans and Tuition fees are included bank loans to help cover your research studentships (if eligible) in our course listings and fees and living expenses. covering the full duration of were correct at the time their course. of going to print. You should gov.uk/career- nottingham.ac.uk/ check the University’s development-loans go/eu-students website for the correct From 2018, the UK government also course information, entry intends to introduce postgraduate International requirements and fees before doctoral loans of up to £25,000 scholarships you decide to apply for and for students starting a research accept a place on the course. degree in the UK. Further details We offer an extensive range of nottingham.ac.uk/fees will become available via gov.uk international and EU scholarships once confirmed. for outstanding masters and research students from a variety of countries. Find out more on page 35. nottingham.ac.uk/go/ international-scholarships

32 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/funding 33 Funding your studies Research Councils UK awards Research Councils UK fund studentships for UK and EU students through Doctoral Training Programmes. Find out about opportunities at Nottingham on page 36 Sources of funding or visit nottingham.ac.uk/dtprogs

Useful funding websites UK and EU students britishcouncil.org findamasters.com University of Nottingham awards findaphd.com jobs.ac.uk Award Funding opportunities Contact details postgraduatestudentships.co.uk +44 (0)115 846 7697 A range of masters and research prospects.ac.uk [email protected] EU scholarships scholarships available to full-time EU scholarship-search.org.uk nottingham.ac.uk/go/ (non-UK) students. postgrad.com international-scholarships Scholarships awarded Various masters and research scholarships nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/funding by the University Limited financial assistance for part-time Funding and Financial Support Team higher-degree students normally resident International students +44 (0)115 823 2071 Revis Fund in England and Wales. Small grants towards [email protected] tuition fees may be made to students who nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport Our international scholarships External scholarships are unemployed or on a low income. Our international scholarships reward outstanding Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s students from a variety of countries. You must receive global scholarship programmes for outstanding Alternative sources of funding an offer of study before applying for these scholarships, masters students from over 160 countries worldwide. so please note the closing dates of any you are nottingham.ac.uk/go/chevening Award Funding opportunities Contact details interested in and make sure you apply for your course in good time. Research and teaching Posts are advertised in the educational Current vacancies can be viewed at: The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers assistantships press and relevant specialist journals. nottingham.ac.uk/jobs +44 (0)115 846 7697 masters and PhD scholarship opportunities for students from Commonwealth countries. Research opportunities for UK and Current vacancies can be viewed at: [email protected] Studentships EU students funded by the European nottingham.ac.uk/go/csc nottingham.ac.uk/jobs Commission, industry and other sources. nottingham.ac.uk/go/international-scholarships International students may also be eligible to apply for The government offers loans to eligible some industry-sponsored studentships. students starting a postgraduate masters University of Nottingham awards course in the UK. In 2017, the maximum nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Student Finance loan was £10,280. For the latest information, including England and eligibility, visit Masters scholarships postgraduate loans The government also intends to offer gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study Sponsored students postgraduate doctoral loans of up to Commonwealth Shared Scholarship £25,000 to eligible students starting If your studies will be funded by an official sponsor, a research degree in the UK from 2018. Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship such as an overseas government, international business, charity or trust, we can invoice them directly for your Student Awards SAAS, Student Finance Wales and Student Partial tuition fee scholarships for a range of countries SAAS: tuition fees. and regions Agency for Scotland Finance NI offer funding to support eligible saas.gov.uk (SAAS), Student students commencing masters courses. Co-funded scholarship schemes in partnership nottingham.ac.uk/go/sponsorship Student Finance Wales/Student Finance NI: Finance Wales and Funding varies so please contact your with external sponsors Student Finance NI local funding body for more information. slc.co.uk Managing your finances Awards are available in a variety of Please visit individual charity websites Research scholarships Charitable awards Guidance on living costs, budgeting and using banks in subject areas. for details. China Scholarship Council Research Excellence the UK is available online. Professional and Scholarship Bank loans to help cover fees and +44 (0)800 100 900 Career Development Faculty of Engineering Research Excellence PhD nottingham.ac.uk/go/international-finance living expenses. gov.uk/career-development-loans Loans Scholarship Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Programme

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for Research Excellence 34 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/funding 35 Training

The University is involved in the following Doctoral Training Doctoral Training Programmes:

Programmes available International students Programmes Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Centre for Doctoral Training* Available Advanced and Targeted Therapeutics Centre for Doctoral Training* Available As a world-leading research institute, Antimicrobials and Antimicrobial Resistance (AAMR) the University of Nottingham has Bioinstructive Materials for Healthcare Applications* Available a broad portfolio of fully funded Biomedical Imaging Available Doctoral Training Programmes, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences – BBSRC Available

many of which are cross-disciplinary. Carbon Capture and Storage and Cleaner Fossil Energy* Available

Composites Manufacture* Available Each programme offers specialist opportunities for PhD and doctoral students through the delivery of Engineering Water Resilience* Available integrated and tailored high-level research and skills training. Each opportunity is unique, with some Fuel Cells and Their Fuels* Available offering placements, but all provide cutting-edge Horizon My Life in Data* doctoral study, combined with a supportive and Available exciting working environment. Innovative Metal Processing Centre for Doctoral Training (IMPaCT)* Available Unless stated otherwise, all existing studentships are for UK and EU students who have been resident Low Dimensional Materials and Interfaces* Available in the UK for at least three years. Currently Research Midlands 3 Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (Arts and Humanities) Council funding can cover fees for EU students but eligibility for stipends may vary. Midlands Graduate School – Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) International students Modelling and Analytics for a Sustainable Society International students may, in exceptional Modelling and Analytics for Medicine and Life Sciences* Available circumstances, be eligible for Research Council funding and will need to contact the Doctoral MRC Integrated Midlands Partnership for Biomedical Training (IMPACT) Training Programme they are interested in for further details. NERC Envision Doctoral Training Partnership (across all environmental sciences) Quantitative Non-destructive Evaluation* Available

nottingham.ac.uk/dtprogs Regenerative Medicine* Available Sustainable Chemistry* Available +44 (0)115 951 5559 Wave Phenomena in Complex Media* Available nottingham.ac.uk/enquire * From October 2011 onwards, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has allowed universities some limited flexibility and discretion within EPSRC-funded Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT) to support the very best students wherever they may come from (EU, international or otherwise) who would not normally meet the eligibility requirements for EPSRC funding. Please contact the CDT directly for further information. The information above was correct at the time of print but should be considered as a guide only. It is important that you check the individual course £162m opportunity before making your application. To find out more about the programmes we offer, eligibility, stipends, or to apply for a fully funded studentship, attracted from research visit nottingham.ac.uk/dtprogs councils and industry partners to develop programmes which aim to produce the next generation of research leaders at Nottingham For up to date information about doctoral training opportunities 36 37 nottingham.ac.uk/dtprogs American and Canadian Studies American and Canadian Studies 39 Faculty Classics and Archaeology 39 Top 5 Top 10 for research power in the UK* Culture, Film and Media 41 Research students have secured teaching for research impact positions in universities in the UK and abroad English 42 Research Excellence Framework 2014 of Arts History 43

History of Art 44 Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Arts Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Modern Languages and Cultures 45 Taught courses Music 47 American Studies MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) Philosophy 48 2-4 years in an arts, humanities or social sciences subject. Theology and Religious Studies 48 Research courses MRes/PhD Various 7.0 (6.5) £4,300** £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social sciences subject. For PhD-level study, applicants should hold, or be working towards, a masters degree in a relevant subject.

* Research Excellence Framework 2014. ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK.

American and Canadian studies research areas include: Art and visual culture Intellectual history Music and popular culture History, politics and Literature and print culture Race and rights foreign policy Challenge it Classics and Archaeology

Our excellent relations with the Digital Highest percentage of Humanities Centre, as well as our links with local heritage organisations, improve the Analyse it employability of our research students world-leading In the latest postgraduate taught experience research outputs of any classics survey, 100% of respondents in the School of department in the UK Humanities said, “the course was intellectually stimulating” and “the course has enhanced my Research Excellence Framework 2014 academic ability”

Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Taught courses Ancient History MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) 2 years in ancient history, classics or a related subject.

For more information about our courses, visit 38 39 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Culture, Film and Media Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements

Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Arts

Taught courses 83% Our Creative Student Network enables of staff research rated students to develop professional skills Classical Literature MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 You’ll have the opportunity to take part 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) world-leading or in significant research projects with our in ancient history, classics or a Institute for Screen Industries Research The Visual Culture of 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 related subject. internationally recognised

Classical Antiquity MA 2 years Research Excellence Framework 2014 Arts Research courses Archaeological Science MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements (by Research) 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) Part-time tuition fee tuition fee in archaeology or a related Archaeology MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 subject. For PhD-level study, Taught courses (by Research) 2 years applicants are expected to hold Critical Theory and 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 MPhil/PhD in Archaeology Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 a merit at MA level. Cultural Studies MA 2 years Critical Theory and 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 PhD in Classics Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 MA at merit level or above Politics MA 2 years (or international equivalent). Cultural Industries and 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Entrepreneurship MSc 2-3 years in an arts, humanities or social sciences subject. Film, Television and 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 Classics and archaeology research areas include: Screen Industries MA 2-3 years Ancient art, visual culture Classic reception studies Late antiquity International Media 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 Bioarchaeology and Greek and Latin literature, Medieval and post-Medieval and Communications 2-3 years archaeological science especially epic, drama archaeology Studies MA British and Mediterranean and prose Roman archaeology, history, Research courses prehistory Greek political, social, society and culture MRes/PhD Various 7.0 (6.5) £4,300* £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent) economic and Underwater archaeology in an arts, humanities or social religious history sciences subject. For PhD-level study, applicants should hold, or be working towards, a masters degree in a relevant subject.

* Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK.

Culture, film and media research areas include: Critical theory and East Asian and global cinema Mass communications cultural studies Film, television and and journalism Cultural and screen industries cultural history New media Digital humanities Hollywood studies Visual and sound cultures

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 40 41 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy English Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements You’ll have access to specialist research centres Part-time tuition fee tuition fee including the Centre for Regional Literature and Culture, the Centre for the Study of the English Studies MA n/a 7.0 (6.0) £9,000 £9,000 Top 10 Viking Age, the Centre for Research in Applied 2-4 years Linguistics, and the Institute for Name Studies Health Communication MA n/a 7.0 (6.0) £9,000 £9,000 in the UK for English Our academic staff are active researchers 2:1 (or international equivalent) 2-4 years The Complete University Guide 2017 and internationally renowned authorities in in English language/literature their fields or a related arts or humanities Literary Linguistics MA n/a 7.0 (6.0) £9,000 £9,000 Arts 2-4 years subject. n/a 7.0 (6.0) £9,000 £9,000 Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Modern English 2-4 years Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Language MA Taught courses Research courses Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent) Applied Linguistics MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 PhD 2-3 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) in English language/literature in English language/literature or a related arts or humanities Applied Linguistics 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 or a related arts or humanities subject. Applicants should and English Language 2-3 years subject. hold, or be working towards, an Teaching MA MA at merit level or above or have equivalent experience in a Communication and 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,290 £20,160 2:1 (or international equivalent) relevant area. Entrepreneurship MSc 2-3 years in English language/literature, linguistics, communications * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. studies, journalism or a related arts or humanities subject. English research areas include: Creative Writing MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent). 2-3 years A writing sample is required. Applied linguistics and Historical language study Medieval studies literary linguistics (including place names) Modern English language English Literature MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2-3 years Creative writing Literatures in English Old Norse and Viking 2:1 (or international equivalent) Drama of all periods from the Anglo-Saxons studies English Studies MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 in English language/literature (particular focus on to the present day 2-3 years or a related arts or humanities drama as performance) subject. Literary Linguistics MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2-3 years Viking and Anglo-Saxon 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) History Studies MA 2-3 years in English language/literature, history or archaeology. In the latest postgraduate taught experience Distance learning courses survey, 100% of respondents in the School of 98% Humanities said, “The course is intellectually Applied Linguistics MA n/a 7.0 (6.0) £9,000 £9,000 2:1 (or international equivalent) of research internationally stimulating” and “The course has enhanced my 2-4 years in English language/literature recognised in terms of originality academic ability” or a related arts or humanities Research Excellence Framework 2014 In the top 20 of the UK’s 96 history departments* subject. Applied Linguistics n/a 7.0 (6.0) £9,000 £9,000 2:1 (or international equivalent) and English Language 2-4 years in English language/literature or Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Teaching MA a related arts or humanities Part-time tuition fee tuition fee subject. Applicants must also have a minimum of two years’ Taught courses approved teaching experience. History MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) 2 years in history or a related subject.

* Complete University Guide 2018.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 42 43 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Research courses Research courses MRes/MPhil/PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 MRes: 2:1 (or international Art History MRes 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 equivalent) preferably in history. 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) Applicants with other relevant Visual Culture MRes 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 in art history or a related subject. qualifications or experience will be

2 years Arts considered on an individual basis. MPhil/PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 2.1 (or international equivalent) MPhil/PhD: 2:1 (or international in art history or a related equivalent) preferably in history degree and a masters degree in a and an MA in history at merit level. relevant subject (or international Applicants with other relevant equivalent). qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis. * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK.

* Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. History of art research areas include: History research areas include: American art and Landscape, space and place Politics and identity visual culture Asian history Georgian and Victorian Britain Medieval history Photography, film 19th-century art and cultural Collecting, reception and spectatorship exchange Colonial and imperial history History of gender and Russian and Ukrainian history and revival Diplomacy and international sexuality The Habsburg Empire relations History of Italy Tudor and Stuart history Economic and business History of medicine Urban history Modern Languages and Cultures history History of religion 20th-century Britain and English regional/local history History of travel America Home to the Centre for Translation and Comparative Cultural Studies Environmental history History of World War II 20th-century German history 5th in the UK The department has the UK’s leading for research power research centre on Cuba and has teaching History of Art Research Excellence Framework 2014 exchanges with 23 universities across the world

87% of research is international quality in Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements 7th terms of originality, significance and rigour* Part-time tuition fee tuition fee among UK history of In the latest postgraduate taught experience Taught courses survey, 100% of respondents in the School of art departments for Humanities said, “The course is intellectually Chinese/English Translation 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) world-leading research stimulating” and “The course has enhanced my and Interpreting MA n/a in an arts, humanities or academic ability” social sciences subject. Entry Research Excellence Framework 2014 requirements may be different depending on language proficiency. Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Comparative Literature MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2-3 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) Taught courses in an arts, humanities or social Languages and Intercultural 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 sciences subject. Art History MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 Studies MA 2-3 years 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) Visual Culture MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 in art history or a related subject. 2 years

* Research Excellence Framework 2014.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 44 45 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Music Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements In the latest postgraduate taught experience Part-time tuition fee tuition fee survey, 100% of respondents in the School of Taught courses Humanities said, “The course is intellectually 7th out of 56 stimulating” and “The course has enhanced my Translation Studies MA* 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) academic ability” 2 years in the chosen foreign language UK music departments 100% of our impact and environment research of study. Applicants whose first Research Excellence Framework 2014 submissions were judged as world-leading and degree is not directly related internationally excellent* to languages/translation may Arts be required to undertake a translation test. Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Distance learning courses Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Digital Technologies for 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,290 £7,290 2:1 (or international equivalent). Taught courses Language Teaching MA n/a Applicants would normally Music MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) have Qualified Teacher Status 2 years in music or a related subject. or a minimum of one year of Applicants with degrees in approved teaching experience subjects other than music (or equivalent). must demonstrate a suitable Research courses level of aptitude. Modern Languages MA 1 year 7.0 (6.5) £4,300** £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent) Research courses (by Research) 2 years in an arts, humanities or social Music MA (by Research) 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent) sciences subject. 2 years in music or a related subject. PhD/European Doctorate Various 7.0 (6.5) £4,300** £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent) Applicants with degrees in in an arts, humanities or social subjects other than music sciences subject. Applicants must demonstrate a suitable should hold, or be working level of aptitude. towards, a masters degree MPhil/PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 Masters degree in a relevant in a relevant subject. subject or equivalent research * Up to three languages (Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian/Croatian, Slovene, Spanish). experience. Applicants with ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. degrees in subjects other than music must demonstrate a Modern languages and cultures research areas include: suitable level of aptitude. * Research Excellence Framework 2014. Cinema, visual and Intellectual history Literary studies ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. performing arts and critical theory Medieval and early Gender studies Linguistics and modern studies Music research areas include: History, politics and society translation studies Postcolonial studies Musical creativity Music, politics Music, space and place and community and identity Music-text-image

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 46 47 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Philosophy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Our libraries give you online access to many Part-time tuition fee tuition fee philosophical texts and leading philosophical 69% journals Research courses of research activity In the latest postgraduate taught experience Theology and Religious 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent). survey, 100% of respondents in the School of rated world-leading or Studies MA (by Research) 2 years internationally excellent Humanities said, “The course is intellectually stimulating” and “The course has enhanced my MRes/MPhil/PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 MRes: 2:1 (or international Research Excellence Framework 2014 academic ability” equivalent). Arts MPhil/PhD: Masters degree in a relevant subject (or Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements international equivalent). Part-time tuition fee tuition fee * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Taught courses Philosophy MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) Theology and religious studies research areas include: 2 years in philosophy. Biblical studies Islamic studies Theology, philosophy, Research courses History of theology Jewish studies culture and science PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 MA at merit level (or international equivalent) in philosophy or a related subject.

* Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK.

Philosophy research areas include: Aesthetics Metaethics Philosophy of law Ethics, social and Metaphysics Philosophy of medicine political philosophy Mind and language Philosophy of religion Feminist philosophy Philosophy of education Philosophy of science Formal logic

Theology and Religious Studies

Ranked 8th in the UK for research power* 97% In the latest postgraduate taught experience of research is of survey, 100% of respondents in the School of Humanities said, “The course is intellectually international quality stimulating” and “The course has enhanced Research Excellence Framework 2014 my academic ability”

Distance learning courses Church History MA 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2-4 years 2:1 (or international equivalent). Systematic and Philosophical 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 Theology MA 2-4 years

* Research Excellence Framework 2014.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 48 49 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Cross-faculty courses Cross-faculty courses 51 Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment 51 Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Chemical and Environmental Engineering 52 Taught courses 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 Civil Engineering 53 Bioengineering MSc n/a A high 2:2 (or international Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering 54 equivalent) BEng/BSc in any Bioengineering: Biomaterials 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 relevant subject. Mechanical, Materials and and Biomechanics MSc n/a Manufacturing Materials 55 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Sustainable Energy Engineering Research courses 56 Engineering MSc n/a BEng/BSc in any relevant subject IMechE Accredited which covers the basic principles of energy engineering.

Architecture and Built Environment

Our courses are underpinned by research strengths in architecture, urban design, sustainable energy technologies, and our innovative work in green issues and 5th in the UK sustainability for architecture Our Creative Energy Homes project serves as Guardian University Guide 2018 a living test-site for leading companies to work with the university to investigate the integration of energy efficient technologies into houses

Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Taught courses Energy Conversion and 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) Management MSc 2 years BEng/BSc in any relevant CIBSE Accredited subject. Professional Practice 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £2,040* £2,190* Applicants should have parts in Architecture (Part 3) n/a 1 and 2, and experience of PGCert working in an approved practice. Design it Renewable Energy and 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £16,695 Architecture MSc 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) Sustainable Building 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £16,695 BEng/BSc in any relevant Technology MSc n/a subject. CIBSE Accredited Sustainable Building 1 year 6.0 (5.5) n/a £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) Technology (collaborative) n/a BEng/BSc in any relevant MSc CIBSE Accredited subject. Sustainable Energy and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £20,160 2:1 (or international equivalent) Entrepreneurship MSc 2 years BEng/BSc in any relevant subject. Applicants with a high 2:2 (or Refine it equivalent) with relevant work experience will be considered.

* Students undertaking the Part 3 Professional Practice Certificate/MArch conversion course normally take a maximum of 60 out of 180 credits. The amount shown is the charge for 60 credits.

For more information about our courses, visit 50 51 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Civil Engineering Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements The department has extensive laboratory Part-time tuition fee tuition fee facilities, including soil, rock mechanics and MArch courses hydraulics labs, a strong floor for structural 8th in the UK testing and the largest road material testing Design MArch 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 facility in the UK n/a for civil engineering 2:1 (or international equivalent) Ground-breaking research in satellite Guardian University Guide 2018 Digital Architecture 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 in architecture or a similar navigation is carried out by Nottingham’s and Tectonics MArch n/a subject. Must include modules in Geospatial Institute (NGI) architectural design amounting 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 Environmental Design to 25%-50% of total credits. Engineering MArch n/a An architectural design portfolio Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Sustainable Urban 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 must be submitted. Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Design MArch n/a Taught courses

Civil Engineering MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Chemical and Environmental Engineering CEng Accredited* n/a in civil engineering or a degree Civil Engineering: Structural 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 including core civil engineering The department is a leading centre for the Engineering MSc n/a subjects; structures, geotechnics development of industrial processes and CEng Accredited* and fluids. applications in energy, sustainability and 6th in the UK environmental engineering Engineering Surveying with 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Geographical Information n/a in geomatics, geosciences, for chemical engineering Your learning will be supported by a team of Science MSc geography, civil engineering Guardian University Guide 2018 engineers and scientists with extensive teaching and industrial experience CEng Accredited* or a closely related subject A level standard mathematics or equivalent also required. Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Environmental Management 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Part-time tuition fee tuition fee and Earth Observation MSc n/a in environmental science, RICS Accredited geomatics or engineering. Taught courses A level standard mathematics Chemical Engineering MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) or equivalent also required. IChemE Accredited n/a in chemical engineering or Structural Engineering MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) a similar subject. Applicants n/a in civil engineering or a similar with a high 2:2 (or international subject. Applicants must have equivalent) with substantial work studied structural analysis and experience may be considered. structural design. Efficient Fossil Energy 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £8,950 £20,195 2:1 (or international equivalent) Transportation Infrastructure 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Technologies MSc n/a BEng/BSc in any relevant Engineering: Sustainable n/a BEng/BSc in an engineering Environmental 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 subject. Applicants with a high Highways/Sustainable or related numerate subject. Engineering MSc n/a 2:2 (or international equivalent) Railways MSc Exceptionally, other numerate with substantial work experience degrees may be accepted if Food Process Engineering 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 may be considered. appropriate technical training MSc n/a can be demonstrated by significant work experience. Applicants must have studied structures, geotechnics, materials and transportation engineering.

* CEng accredited for candidates with an accredited CEng (partial) undergraduate degree.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 52 53 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Home to our purpose built Aerospace A company founded on research carried out Technology Centre and the Marie Curie 5th in the UK in the department, Monica Healthcare Ltd, 4th in the UK Innovative Doctoral Programme, focused on for electronic and has won an International Business Award for mechanical engineering delivering tomorrow’s air transport electrical engineering Host to one of the largest power electronics Host to one of the largest additive research groups in the UK Guardian University Guide 2018 manufacturing research groups in the world Guardian University Guide 2018

Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements

Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Engineering Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Taught courses Taught courses Advanced Materials MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 A high 2:2 (or international Electrical and Electronic 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 A high 2:2 (or international 2 years equivalent) BEng/BSc in any Engineering MSc n/a equivalent) BEng/BSc in relevant subject. IET Accredited electrical and/or electronic engineering or a related subject. Aerospace Technologies 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) MSc RAeS Accredited n/a BEng/BSc in any relevant subject. Electrical and Electronic 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Engineering and n/a in electrical and/or electronic Human Computer Administered by the School of Computer Science, see page 72. Entrepreneurship MSc engineering or a related subject. Interaction MSc Electrical Engineering MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 Human Factors and 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 A high 2:2 (or international IET Accredited n/a Ergonomics MSc 2 years equivalent) in any relevant A high 2:2 (or international CIEHF Accredited subject. Electrical Engineering 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 equivalent) in electrical for Sustainable and n/a engineering or a related subject. Mechanical Engineering 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Renewable Energy MSc MSc IMechE Accredited 2-3 years BEng or BSc in any relevant IET Accredited subject. Applicants with non- engineering backgrounds will Electronic Communications 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 A high 2:2 (or international be considered if they have and Computer 2 years equivalent) in electronic strong motivations to study Engineering MSc engineering, computer mechanical engineering. IET Accredited engineering, communication engineering or a related subject; Distance learning courses must include modules in Applied Ergonomics n/a 6.0 (5.5) £8,820^ £10,710^ A high 2:2 (or international electronic circuits and digital and Human Factors 2 years*^ equivalent) in engineering, signal processing (or signals MSc/PGCert management, business, and systems). psychology, physiotherapy, Modern Telecommunications 18 months 6.0 (5.5) For fees, please contact 2:1 (or international equivalent) occupational therapy, computer MSc (joint course with Wroclaw n/a the faculty. in electrical and/or electronic science, or a similar subject. University of Science and engineering or a related subject. Qualifications below the Technology, Poland) minimum are considered if Power Electronics 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 A high 2:2 (or international applicants have substantial and Drives MSc n/a equivalent) in electrical and/ relevant experience. IET Accredited or electronic engineering or Usability and Human n/a 6.5 (6.0) £3,330 £6,615 A high 2:2 (or international a related subject. Computer Interaction 1 year equivalent) BEng/BSc in any Sustainable Transportation 2 years 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) PGCert relevant subject. Applicants with and Electrical Power n/a in electrical and/or electronic alternative non-degree level or Systems (Erasmus Mundus) engineering or a related subject. professional qualifications within MSc engineering, design, or computer science may also be considered.

* Course duration varies. For details please visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy ^ Details listed are for masters courses. For PGCert fees and duration, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 54 55 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Research courses Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements More than 98% of engineering research is of Part-time tuition fee tuition fee international quality, with 85% graded as world 3rd in the UK leading or internationally excellent* PhD Our engineering researchers, based throughout Architecture (Science) 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** £21,060 for research power dozens of research groups, Doctoral Training PhD n/a Research Excellence Framework 2014 Centres (DTCs) and Institutes, work on solutions to a variety of global challenges Architecture 3 years* 6.5 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 (Social Sciences) PhD n/a 3 years* 6.5 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350

Architectural Design Engineering Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements (Social Science) PhD n/a Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Building Technology PhD 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ MSc (by Research) n/a Biophotonics MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** £21,060 2:1 (or international equivalent) Chemical Engineering PhD 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ (by Research) n/a BEng/BSc in any relevant subject. n/a MRes Civil Engineering PhD 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ Electrical and Electronic 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** £21,060 2:1 (or international equivalent) n/a Engineering MRes n/a BEng/BSc and/or a masters Electrical and Electronic 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ 2:1 (or international equivalent) at merit level or above in any Engineering PhD n/a BEng/BSc or a masters at merit relevant subject. Engineering Surveying 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ level or above in any relevant EngD and Space Geodesy PhD n/a subject. Efficient Fossil Energy 4 years^ 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** £21,060 2:1 (or international equivalent) Environmental 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ Technologies EngD n/a BEng/BSc and/or a masters Engineering PhD n/a at merit level or above in any relevant subject. Qualifications Human Factors PhD 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ n/a Manufacturing 4 years^ 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** £21,060 below the minimum may be Engineering EngD n/a considered if applicants have Manufacturing 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ substantial relevant experience. Engineering PhD n/a Manufacturing 4 years^ 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** £21,060 2:1 (or international equivalent) Materials Engineering 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ Technology EngD n/a BEng/BSc or a masters at merit and Materials Design PhD n/a level or above in any relevant subject. Mechanical Engineering PhD 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ n/a * Research Excellence Framework 2014. ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Sustainable Energy 3 years* 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ ^ Course duration varies. For details please visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Technology PhD n/a Doctoral Training Programmes For information about doctoral training opportunities, see page 36 or visit nottingham.ac.uk/dtprogs

* Course duration varies. For details please visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. ^ For science/engineering based research, the international fee will be £21,060. For social science based research, the fee will be £16,350.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 56 57 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Engineering research areas include: Architecture and built environment Architectural humanities Culture and tectonics Sustainability Architecture Energy and environment Urban design

Chemical and environmental engineering Carbon capture and storage Sustainable chemistry Engineering Cleaner fossil energy

Civil engineering Geospatial and satellite Transportation engineering navigation

Electrical and electronic engineering Electromagnetics Power electronics Imaging and optics Sustainable energy

Mechanical, materials and manufacturing engineering Advanced manufacturing Human factors Precision manufacturing Advanced materials Microwave processing Bioengineering Nanotechnology

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 58 59 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Medicine and Health Sciences Taught courses 61 School of Health Sciences 86% of our research was ranked as Faculty of Research courses 66 internationally excellent or world-leading by the Research Excellence Framework 2014 5th in the UK Ranked 42nd in the world and 6th in the UK for From the schools of: for research power nursing according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 Medicine Health Sciences Research Excellence Framework 2014 Life Sciences Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements and Health Medicine Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Veterinary Medicine and Science Taught courses

Advanced Clinical n/a 6.5 (6.0) £10,710 n/a 2:2 (or international equivalent) Medicine and Health Sciences Sciences Practice MSc 2-4 years in a relevant subject. Applicants must be qualified health care Advanced Clinical n/a 6.5 (6.0) £6,426 n/a professionals with at least Skills PGCert 1-2 years five years’ experience in professional practice. Advanced Nursing 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290** £16,695** 2:2 (or international equivalent) MSc/PGDip* 2-4 years in a relevant subject. Applicants should have at least two years of clinical or health and social care experience. Applied Sport and 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,695 £19,935 2:1 (or international equivalent) Exercise Medicine MSc 2-4 years in a healthcare subject or pass at MBBS (and other medical degrees where no classification is awarded as standard). Assisted Reproduction 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,520 £29,250 2:2 (or international equivalent) in Technology MMedSci n/a a relevant subject (biological or life sciences, nursing or medicine), or a higher degree (masters/ doctorate) in a relevant subject. Biological Photography See page 69 for course details. and Imaging MSc Cancer Immunology 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £10,710 £23,490 2:2 (or international equivalent) Test it and Biotechnology MSc n/a in a relevant subject. Clinical and Molecular 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Microbiology MSc 2 years in a relevant subject. IBMS accredited Cognitive Behavioural n/a 6.5 (6.0) £11,520** n/a 2:2 (or international equivalent) Therapy MSc/PGDip up to 4 in a relevant subject and be BABCP accredited years working in mental health and social care or associated independent sector. Health and Social n/a 6.5 (6.0) £2,430 £5,565 2:2 (or international equivalent) Care PGCert 21 months in a relevant subject. Applicants Treat it should have at least two years of clinical or health and social care experience.

* Specialist pathways available: Adult Critical Care; Critical and High Dependency Care of Neonates, Infants and Children; Palliative and End of Life Care; Trauma Care; Psychological Therapies for Psychosis. ** Fees listed are for masters courses. For PGDip fees, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy

For more information about our courses, visit 60 61 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Health Psychology MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £6,840 £19,935 2:1 (or international equivalent) Midwifery MSc/PGDip 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290* £16,695* 2:2 (or international equivalent) BPS accredited 2 years in psychology that is recognised 2-4 years* in a relevant subject. Applicants as providing Graduate Basis must be a registered midwife in for Chartered Membership current practice. with the BPS. Molecular Genetics and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:2 (or international equivalent) Immunology and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:2 (or international equivalent) Diagnostics MSc n/a in a relevant subject. Applicants Allergy MSc n/a in a relevant subject. will only be considered if they already hold an IELTS qualification which meets the criteria. School of Life Sciences Nursing, Graduate Entry 2 years 7.0 (7.0) ** n/a 2:2 (or international equivalent) Medicine and Health Sciences 9th in the UK for research power according (GEN) (Adult, Child or n/a and work experience in health 95% to the Research Excellence Framework 2014 Mental Health) MSc and social care (2:1 preferred). 92.6% of postgraduates from the school Occupational Psychology 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £19,935 2:1 (or international equivalent) of our research rated secured work or further study within six BPS accredited 2 years in psychology that is recognised months of graduation* as of international quality as providing Graduate Basis for Research Excellence Framework 2014 Chartered Membership with the BPS.

Management Psychology 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695** £19,935** 2:1 (or international equivalent) MSc/PGDip 2 years in any subject. Mature applicants without standard entry requirements but with School of Medicine substantial and relevant experience may be considered Over 80% of our research was judged to be for the PGDip. 94.5% internationally excellent or world-leading of postgraduates in work or in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 Maternal and Newborn 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) Ranked 12th in the UK for medicine by the QS 2-4 years in a relevant subject. Applicants further study within six months Health MSc World University Rankings by Subject 2017 must be a registered nurse/ of graduation midwife and be involved in Known destinations of full-time home the delivery of maternal and postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16 newborn healthcare in their current practice. Oncology MSc/PGCert 1 year^ 6.5 (6.0) £10,710* £23,490* 2:2 (or international equivalent) Medical Education 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £8,820** £18,270** 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. MMedSci/PGDip/PGCert 2-3 years in psychology, nursing, BMedSci or a relevant subject, or pass Physiotherapy 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290* £16,695* 2.2 (or international equivalent) at MBBS (and other medical MSc/PGDip/PGCert with 2-4 years in physiotherapy or a related degrees where no classification pathways in Advancing health care subject, with a is awarded as standard). Neuromusculoskeletal minimum 2 years’ clinical Practice and experience. Medicine BMBS Graduate 4 years 7.5 ( 7.0) £9,500 n/a See nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Neurorehabilitation Entry n/a Practice Teacher in Health n/a 6.5 (6.0) £2,430 n/a All applicants must be health Mental Health Research MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £6,840 £19,935 2:1 (or international equivalent) and Social Care PGCert 1-2 years and social care practitioners, 2 years in psychology, medicine, with a current role in facilitation neuroscience or a relevant learning and assessment of cognate discipline. health and social care students. Microbiology and 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Public Health 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £10,710* £23,490* 2:1 (or international equivalent) Immunology MSc n/a in a relevant subject. MPH/PGDip/PGCert 2 years in a relevant subject. * Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. ** Fees listed are for masters courses. For PGDip/PGCert fees, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy * Details listed are for masters courses. For PGDip/PGCert fees and duration visit nottingham.ac.uk/fees ** Please visit the course pages at nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy for information regarding tuition fees. ^ PGCert duration is 1 year part-time.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 62 63 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Medicine

Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Quality and Patient 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,630* £16,695* 2:2 (or international equivalent) Professional doctorates Safety Improvement 2-4 years in any health, allied health or 3 years 7.5 ( 7.0) * * 2:1 (or international equivalent) MSc/PGDip/PGCert social care related subject and Clinical Psychology experience of relevant personal, DClinPsy n/a in psychology recognised by the professional and educational BPS as conferring Graduate Basis experience. for Chartered Membership or 2:2 (or international equivalent) Rehabilitation 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £6,840 £19,935 2:1 (or international equivalent) in psychology recognised by Psychology MSc 2 years in psychology. the BPS as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership Research Methods 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) plus completed masters degree. (Health Pathway) MA 2 years in any subject. 3 years 7.5 ( 7.0) £8,820 £19,560 2:1 in psychology (BA/BSc Medicine and Health Sciences Sports and Exercise 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £11,520 £23,490 2:1 (or international equivalent) Forensic Psychology 6 years single or joint or international Medicine MSc 2-4 years in a healthcare subject or pass (full programme) at MBBS (and other medical DForenPsy equivalent) recognised by the BPS as conferring Graduate degrees where no classification Forensic Psychology 2 years 7.5 ( 7.0) £8,820 £19,560 Basis for Chartered Membership is awarded as standard). (top-up programme) 4 years with a minimum grade of 60% DForenPsy Stem Cell Technology MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £10,710 £26,550 2:1 (or international equivalent) overall and 60% in their final n/a in a relevant subject. research project. Veterinary Education PGCert 1 year 7.5 ( 7.0) £2,280 £2,280 Applicants must hold a Veterinary Medicine 3 years 7.5 ( 7.0) £4,300** ^ Applicants must hold a n/a veterinary degree and be DVetMed n/a veterinary degree and be members of the Royal College members of the Royal College of Veterinary Medicine 1 year 7.5 ( 7.0) £4,830 £12,975 Veterinary Surgery 3 years 7.5 ( 7.0) £4,300** ^ of Veterinary Surgeons. Veterinary Surgeons. Prospective and Surgery PGCert n/a DVetSurg n/a Prospective graduates will be graduates will be considered, considered, but all veterinary but all veterinary graduates must graduates must have their have their MRCVS number for MRCVS number for application. application. Veterinary Physiotherapy n/a 7.0 (6.0) £10,710* £20,040* 2:2 (or international equivalent) * Successful applicants for this programme are employed by the NHS as trainee clinical psychologists. Course fees are covered by the funding body. Please contact the school for further information. MSc/PGDip 3 years* in a relevant subject. Prior ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. learning experience may be ^ Visit nottingham.ac.uk/fees for the most up to date information for these courses. taken into account for mature applicants. Four weeks hands-on animal-related work experience is required. Work and Organisational 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695* £19,935* 2:1 (or international equivalent) Psychology MSc/PGDip 2 years in psychology as a major or minor subject. Mature applicants without standard entry requirements but with substantial and relevant experience may be considered for the PGDip. Distance learning courses Clinical Microbiology n/a 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) (Distance Learning) MSc 3 years in a relevant subject. IBMS accredited Workplace Health n/a 6.5 (6.0) £8,820* £8,820* 2:2 (or international equivalent) and Wellbeing 2 years in any subject or the National MSc/PGDip/PGCert Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Level 6 Diploma.

* Details listed are for masters courses. For PGDip/PGCert fees and duration, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 64 65 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Research courses Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Medicine and health sciences research areas include: Part-time tuition fee tuition fee School of Health Sciences Molecular Pathology MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £10,710* £23,490 2:2 (or international equivalent) Digital innovations in Nottingham centre for the Rehabilitation (by research) 3 years in a relevant subject or a pass in healthcare and education advancement of research Skin integrity a medical degree. Maternal health and wellbeing into supportive, palliative and end of life care Mental health

MRes/PhD/DM Various ** £4,300* ^ See nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy School of Life Sciences Cell signalling and Metabolic and Molecular cell biology * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. ** Clinical projects 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element). Science projects 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any element). pharmacology molecular physiology and development ^ Visit nottingham.ac.uk/fees for the most up to date information for these courses. Genetics, ecology Microbes Neurosciences and evolution Microbial engineering Medicine and Health Sciences Veterinary medicine and science research courses Immunology

School of Veterinary 97% of our work was judged to be of School of Medicine Medicine and Science international quality by the Research Applied psychology Epidemiology and Rehabilitation and ageing Excellence Framework 2014 Cancer and stem cells public health Respiratory medicine 100% of postgraduates from the school Mental health 2nd in the UK secured work or further study within six Child health, obstetrics Vascular and renal medicine for research power months of graduation* and gynaecology Musculoskeletal Research Excellence Framework 2014 Clinical neurosciences and dermatology Digestive diseases Primary care Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee School of Veterinary Medicine and Science Veterinary Business and 1 year ** £4,300^ ^^ Animal infection Population health Veterinary education Management MRes n/a and immunity and welfare Veterinary Education 1 year ** £4,300^ ^^ 2:2 (or international equivalent) Comparative medicine Reproductive biology MRes n/a in a relevant subject. Veterinary Science 1 year ** £4,300^ ^^ MRes n/a

Veterinary Medicine 3 years 7.5 ( 7.0) £4,300^ ^^ Applicants must hold a veterinary MVM n/a degree and be members of the Veterinary Surgery 3 years 7.5 ( 7.0) £4,300^ ^^ Royal College of Veterinary MVS n/a Surgeons. Prospective graduates will be considered, but all veterinary graduates must have their MRCVS number for application.

* Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. ** Clinical projects: 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element). Science projects: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element). ^ Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. ^^ Visit nottingham.ac.uk/fees for the most up to date information for these courses.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 66 67 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Biology (School of Life Sciences) Biology (School of Life Sciences) 69 Biosciences 69 9th in the UK for research power according Faculty of 95% to the Research Excellence Framework 2014 Chemistry 71 of research rated as of 92.6% of postgraduates from the school secured work or further study within Computer Science 72 international quality six months of graduation* Research Excellence Framework 2014 Science Mathematical Sciences 72 Pharmacy 74 Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Science Physics and Astronomy 75 Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Psychology 76 Taught courses Biological Photography 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £10,710 £23,490 2:2 (or international equivalent) and Imaging MSc** n/a in a relevant subject. Research courses MRes/PhD/DM Various ^ ^ MRes: 2:2 (or international equivalent in a relevant subject. MPhil/PhD/DM: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject.

* Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. ** Successful completion of the course leads to Graduate Imaging Scientist (GIS) and Associate of the RPS (ARPS) qualifications. ^ Visit nottingham.ac.uk/fees for the most up to date information for these courses. Biosciences

97% of work judged to be of international quality No.1 in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 research environment for agriculture, 93.9% of postgraduates from the school secured work or further study within veterinary and food science six months of graduation* Improve it Research Excellence Framework 2014

Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Taught courses Prove it Animal Nutrition 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £8,820** £22,410** MSc/PGDip 2 years

Applied Biomolecular 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £22,410 2:2 (or international equivalent) Technology for the n/a in a relevant subject. Biopharmaceutical, Food and Biotechnology Industries MSc Applied Biopharmaceutical 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £8,820 £22,410 2:1 (or international equivalent) Biotechnology and 2 years in a relevant science subject. Entrepreneurship MSc Biotechnology MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £8,820 £22,410 2:2 (or international equivalent) with pathways in 2 years in biotechnology, plant sciences, Plant Biotechnology, animal sciences, microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology genetics or veterinary medicine. and Animal Biotechnology

* Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. ** Fees listed are for masters courses. For PGDip fees, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy

For more information about our courses, visit 68 69 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Brewing Science 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £22,410 2:2 (or international equivalent) Agrifood MSc/PGDip/ n/a 6.0 (5.5) * * 2:1 (or international equivalent) and Practice MSc n/a in biological, chemical, or PGCert/d.agrifood 2 years in a biological, chemical, biochemical engineering or biochemical engineering or another relevant science subject. other relevant science subject. Clinical Nutrition 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695* £22,410* MSc: 2:2 (or international Brewing Science n/a 6.0 (5.5) £7,695** £22,410** MSc/PGDip 2 years equivalent). Applicants MSc/PGDip 2-4 years Science will normally be required Brewing: Principles n/a 6.0 (5.5) £2,565 £7,470 to be a health or social 2:2 (or international equivalent) and Practice PGCert 21 months care professional. in a relevant subject. PGDip: 2:1 (or international Sensory Science n/a 6.0 (5.5) £9,240 £9,240 equivalent). Applicants PGCert up to 4 will normally be required years to be a health or social care professional. Research courses 2 years 6.0 (5.5) £4,300^ * 2:2 (or international equivalent) Crop Improvement 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695* £22,410* 2:2 (or international equivalent) MRes Biosciences with in a relevant subject. MSc/PGDip 2 years in any biological, chemical or pathways in Computational physical science subject. Biology, Dietetics and Sensory Science Food Production 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695* £22,410* 2:2 (or international equivalent) 6.0 (5.5) £4,300^ * 2:1 (or international equivalent) Management MSc/PGDip 2 years in a relevant subject. MPhil/PhD in a relevant subject. Nutritional Sciences 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £22,410 2:2 (or international equivalent) * Visit nottingham.ac.uk/fees for the most up to date information for these courses. MSc 2 years in a biological science subject ** Fees listed are for masters courses. For PGDip/PGCert fees, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy (excluding nutrition or closely ^ Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. related degrees). MRes with a subject-specific taught element Biosciences research areas include: Brewing Science MRes 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ Agricultural systems Environmental sciences Nutritional sciences 2 years 2:2 (or international equivalent) management Food sciences Plant and crop sciences Food Science and 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695** ^ in a relevant subject. Animal sciences Engineering MRes 2 years Industrial Physical n/a 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ Merit (or international equivalent) Biochemistry MRes 2 years in a relevant masters subject. Chemistry Microbiology MRes 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £4,300** ^ 2 years 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. A thriving research environment with a Sensory Science MRes 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695** ^ 95% postgraduate community from across the globe 2 years of research rated internationally Average starting salary of £30,571 with Distance learning courses excellent or world-leading the highest being £37,000* Advanced Dietetic Practice 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695* £22,410* 2:2 (or international equivalent) Research Excellence Framework 2014 MSc/PGDip/PGCert 2 years in a relevant subject. Applicants must also be a registered dietitian with the Health and Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Care Professions Council Part-time tuition fee tuition fee (or international equivalent). Taught courses * Fees listed are for masters courses. For PGDip/PGCert fees, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Green and Sustainable 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) ^ Visit nottingham.ac.uk/fees for the most up to date information for these courses. Chemistry MSc n/a with significant chemical content.

* Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 70 71 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Computer science research areas include: Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Agents laboratory Functional programming Mixed-reality laboratory Research courses Computer vision laboratory laboratory Chemistry MSc (by 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £4,300* £21,060 2:2 (or international equivalent) Research)/MRes 2 years in chemistry. Mathematical Sciences MPhil/PhD Various 6.0 (5.5) £4,300* ** 2:1 (or international equivalent) in MSci/MChem chemistry. Science * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. ** The fee for undertaking an international research degree in the School of Chemistry will be one of the following depending on the nature 89.7% of postgraduates in work or further study of your project: £21,060 or £26,310. An assessment of the appropriate fee will be made on receipt of your project proposal and confirmed in 88% your offer letter. Please contact the school for further details. of research recognised within six months of graduation* as world-leading or Current research grant portfolio of Chemistry research areas include: internationally excellent approximately £14.1m Inorganic and materials Organic and biological Physical and theoretical Research Excellence Framework 2014 chemistry chemistry chemistry

Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Computer Science Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Taught courses

95.5% of postgraduates in work or further Financial and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,520 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) study within six months of graduation* Computational n/a in mathematics, engineering or Top 10 Mathematics MSc physics. Applicants should have a for research power in the UK Average starting salary of £27,550 with the solid background in mathematics highest being £40,000* including calculus, linear algebra, Research Excellence Framework 2014 ordinary differential equations and basic techniques used in probability and statistics. Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Some computer programming Part-time tuition fee tuition fee experience would be useful. Taught courses Gravity, Particles 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) Computer Science MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) in and Fields MSc n/a in physics, mathematical physics n/a any discipline. We will consider or mathematics. Previous a 2:2 (or international equivalent) knowledge of mechanics, from candidates with strong quantum mechanics, special relevant experience or a relativity and methods of strong computer science mathematical physics is required. and engineering background. Mathematical Medicine 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) Human Computer 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:2 (or international equivalent) and Biology MSc n/a in mathematics or a closely Interaction MSc n/a in a computer science, related subject with substantial engineering, natural sciences, mathematical content. social sciences or art and design Pure Mathematics MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) in subject. n/a mathematics or a closely related Research courses subject with substantial pure mathematics content. MRes/MPhil/PhD Various £4,300** £21,060 2:1 (or international equivalent) in computer science or other * Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. relevant area.

* Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 72 73 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Scientific Computation MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) Research courses n/a in mathematics or a closely related subject with a substantial MRes/MPhil/PhD – Various 6.0 (5.5) £4,300* £23,280** mathematics content. Some lab-based/non-lab-based projects 2:1 (or international equivalent) experience with computer in a relevant subject. programming would be useful. Pharmacy Practice and Various 7.0 (6.5) £4,300* £19,560** Science Statistics MSc 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695 £17,415 2:2 (or international equivalent) Policy MRes/MPhil/PhD n/a in mathematics or a closely * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. related subject with substantial ** The fee for undertaking an international research degree in the School of Pharmacy will be one of the following: research in the Division Statistics and Applied 1 year 6.0 (5.5) £7,695 £17,415 of Pharmacy Practice and Policy: £19,560. Other research: £23,280. Please contact the school for further advice on the fee level applicable to mathematical content. Probability MSc n/a your area of research. Research courses Pharmacy research areas include: MPhil/PhD Various 6.5 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent) in mathematics or a closely Lab-based projects: related subject with substantial Advanced materials and Molecular therapeutics and Regenerative medicine and mathematical content. healthcare technologies formulation cellular therapies * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Biomolecular science and medicinal chemistry Mathematical sciences research areas include: Algebra and analysis Mathematical medicine and Number theory and geometry Non-lab-based projects: Industrial and applied biology Scientific computation Pharmacy practice and policy mathematics Mathematical physics Statistics and probability Physics and Astronomy Pharmacy 90.9% of postgraduates in work or further study Joint 3rd within six months of graduation.* 6th Joint first pharmacy school in the UK for in the UK for research Average starting salary of £28,260, with the quality of research* highest being £30,000.* in the world for pharmacy Research Excellence Framework 2014 100% of postgraduates in work or further and pharmacology study within six months of graduation**

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Taught courses Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Gravity, Particles Administered by the School of Mathematical and Fields MSc Sciences, see page 73. Taught courses Research courses Drug Discovery 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £10,710 £23,490 2:1 (or international equivalent) and Pharmaceutical n/a in a biology or chemistry MRes/PhD Various 6.5 (6.0) £4,300** £21,060 2:1 (or international equivalent) Sciences MSc related subject. in physics or a related subject. RSC accredited Physics MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £4,300** £21,060 2:2 (or international equivalent) Drug Discovery and 2 years 7.5 ( 7.0) £8,568 £18,792 2:1 (or international equivalent) (by Research) n/a in physics or a related subject.

Pharmaceutical Sciences with significant chemistry * Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. MSc with Industrial Training content. ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK.

* Research Excellence Framework 2014. ** Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 74 75 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Physics and astronomy research areas include: Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Astronomy Experimental condensed Particle theory Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Condensed matter theory matter and nanoscience Ultracold atoms Psychology (Conversion) 1 year* 6.5 (6.0) £8,280** £21,285** MSc: 2:1 (or international Magnetic resonance imaging MSc/PGDip n/a equivalent) in any subject. BPS accredited Applicants must also have GCSE maths grade C minimum (or Psychology international equivalent). PGDip: 2:2 (or international

equivalent) with 60 credits Science of psychology (overall grade 97.7% of postgraduates in work or further equal to or higher than 50%). study within six months of graduation* Top 10 Applicants must also have GCSE for research power in the UK Average starting salary of £29,212 with the maths grade C minimum (or highest being £50,000* international equivalent). Research Excellence Framework 2014 Psychology Research 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £19,935 2:1 (or international equivalent) Methods MSc 2 years in any relevant science or Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements social sciences subject. Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Applicants must also have GCSE maths grade C minimum Taught courses (or international equivalent).

Applied Educational 3 years 7.0 (7.0) ** £23,280 2:1 (or international equivalent) * PGDip is 9 months in duration. Psychology (Professional n/a in psychology, providing ** Fees listed are for masters courses. For PGDip/PGCert fees, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Training) DAppEdPsy Graduate Basis for Chartered BPS accredited and Membership of the British Research courses HCPC approved Psychological Society. Applicants must have experience Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements of working with children/young Part-time tuition fee tuition fee people with sustained levels of MPhil/PhD Various 6.5 (6.0) £4,300* £21,060 2:1 (or international equivalent) responsibility for a minimum in a subject relevant to the of one year. Applicants must chosen research area. apply for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formally Criminal * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Records Bureau) clearance if accepted, and during training Psychology research areas include: confirm fitness to practise if applying for Health and Care Behavioural neuroscience Human development and Personality, social psychology Professions Council (HCPC) Cognition and language learning and health registration once qualified. Perception and action Visual neuroscience Brain Imaging MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £19,935 2:1 (or international equivalent) 2 years in a psychology, neuroscience, medicine or bioscience discipline. Applicants with training in physics, engineering, mathematics, or computing sciences are also accepted. 2:2 (or international equivalent) may be considered, provided the applicant has relevant work experience or another supporting factor.

* Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. ** Applicants who are resident in the United Kingdom are able to apply for funding through the Clearing House for Postgraduate Educational Psychology courses, which is administered through the Association of Educational Psychologists. The fee for self-financing home students had not been confirmed at the time of printing. Please contact the school for further information.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 76 77 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Business Business 79 Economics 82 Part of an elite group of 6th in the UK for research power*, with teaching Faculty informed by the latest developments Education 83 Internationally recognised courses which offer EQUIS and AMBA additional qualifications and/or exemption from Geography 86 accredited business schools professional exams of Social Law 87 Politics and International Relations 89 Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Sociology and Social Policy 90 Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Sciences Social Sciences Taught courses Accounting and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,970 £22,500 2:1 (or international equivalent) Finance MSc n/a in a relevant discipline which must include a substantial amount of accounting. Applied Biopharmaceutical Administered by the School of Biosciences, see page 69. Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship MSc Banking and Finance MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,970 £22,500 2:1 (or international equivalent) CBI Accredited n/a in accounting, business, economics, finance or management; outstanding degrees in any discipline also considered. Business Analytics MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,970 £22,500 2:1 (or international equivalent) in n/a any discipline, excluding degrees with substantial business analytics content; plus A level maths, C or above, or a pass in 10 credits of undergraduate Change it module(s) with significant mathematical/statistical content. Business and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 2:1 (or international equivalent) Management MSc n/a in business, economics or management. Challenge it Communication and Administered by the School of English, see page 42. Entrepreneurship MSc Cultural Industries and Administered by the Department of Culture, Film and Media, see page 41. Entrepreneurship MSc Electrical and Electronic Administered by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, see page 54. Engineering and Entrepreneurship MSc Entrepreneurship, 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 2:1 (or international equivalent) Innovation and n/a in any discipline. Management MSc

* Research Excellence Framework 2014.

For more information about our courses, visit 78 79 nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Finance and Investment 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,970 £22,500 2:1 (or international equivalent) MBA programmes MSc CFAI Recognised n/a in accounting, business studies, economics, finance Master of Business 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £24,975 £24,975 2:1 (or international equivalent) or management, where the Administration MBA* 2-4 years in any discipline with relevant majority of modules are AMBA Accredited professional qualifications finance or economics related; also considered; plus at least outstanding degrees in 3-5 years of full-time work quantitative disciplines experience with a management are also considered. dimension, preferably gained Social Sciences since graduation. Human Resource 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 2:1 (or international equivalent) n/a 7.0 (6.0) £24,975 £24,975 Management and n/a in any discipline, excluding Executive MBA AMBA Accredited 2-4 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) Organisation MSc specialist degrees in human in any discipline with relevant resource management and/or Executive MBA Healthcare n/a 7.0 (6.0) £24,975 £24,975 professional qualifications also organisations. AMBA Accredited 2-4 years considered; plus five years of Industrial Engineering 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 NHS Leadership Academy full-time management work and Operations n/a Recognised experience. Management MSc 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a business, engineering or Research courses Information Systems 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 science-related discipline. and Operations n/a PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 Masters (or international Management MSc equivalent) in a relevant International Business 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 2:1 (or international equivalent) discipline, with a taught MSc n/a in any discipline, excluding and dissertation average of business and/or management. 65% or above; plus a 2:1 (or international equivalent) Logistics and Supply 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Chain Management MSc n/a in a business, engineering or science-related discipline. * Also offered in Singapore as part of the University’s collaboration with the PSB Academy. ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Management MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 2:1 (or international equivalent) n/a in any discipline, excluding Business research areas include: business and/or management. Accounting and taxation Finance, banking and risk Industrial economics Marketing MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,970 £22,500 2:1 (or international equivalent) CIM Recognised n/a in any discipline, excluding Behavioural economics Healthcare management and Innovation and degrees with a substantial Business and management leadership entrepreneurship amount of marketing. Corporate social responsibility Human resource International business Risk Management MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 2:1 (or international equivalent) and sustainability management Marketing CII Recognised n/a in business, economics or management. Social Science Research 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) (Management and 2 years in a relevant arts, humanities Business Studies) MSc or social science discipline. Supply Chain and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,475 £19,800 2:1 (or international equivalent) Operations Management n/a in a business, engineering or MSc science-related discipline. Sustainable Business MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,450 £16,965 2:1 (or international equivalent) n/a in any discipline. Sustainable Energy and Administered by the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, see page 51. Entrepreneurship MSc

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 80 81 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Economics Education

4th in the UK Wide variety of courses designed to bring you 22nd in the world for education* to the forefront of current economic thinking 200 years Flexible study which allows you to for economics 6th in the UK for research power* of experience in the fit your studies around you Guardian University Guide 2018 field of education

Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Taught courses Taught courses Social Sciences Behavioural Economics MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,630 £16,965 Creativity, Arts, Literacies n/a 6.5 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) n/a and Learning MA 2 years or a relevant professional qualification, plus experience of Economic Development 1 year 6.5 (6.0 £9,630 £16,965 working as a teacher/educator and Policy Analysis MSc n/a in a school or community-based Economics MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,630 £16,965 setting. n/a Education MA** 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) Economics and Development 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,630 £16,965 2 years plus a year of work/volunteer Economics MSc n/a 2:1 (or international equivalent) experience in an educational in a discipline with significant setting, or a teaching Economics and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,630 £16,965 economics content. qualification that includes a Econometrics MSc n/a substantial placement-based Economics and Financial 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,630 £16,965 component such as a PGCE. Economics MSc n/a Educational Leadership 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) Economics and International 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,630 £16,965 and Management MA** 2 years or a relevant professional Economics MSc n/a qualification. Economics of Monetary 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £11,970 £22,500 International Student n/a 6.5 (6.0) £2,430 £5,565 2:2 (or international equivalent) and Financial Policy MSc n/a Advice and Support 1 year or a relevant professional PGCert qualification; plus experience Economics (Conversion) 9 months 6.5 (6.0) £9,630 £16,965 2:1 (or international equivalent), of working with international GDip preferably in a discipline students in an educational with some economics and/or setting. mathematics content. Learning, Technology 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) Research courses and Education MA 2 years plus some work/volunteer PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 ESRC-recognised masters experience in an educational (or international equivalent) setting. in economics, with an average Mentoring and Coaching n/a 6.5 (6.0) £2,280 £5,565 2:2 (or international equivalent) of 63% or above. Beginning Teachers 1 year plus currently mentoring * Research Excellence Framework 2014. PGCert** beginning teachers or have ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. negotiated access to a mentor/mentee arrangement Economics research areas include: in a school/college. Person-Centred 2 years 6.5 (6.0) £7,290^ £16,695^ 2:2 (or international equivalent) Behavioural economics Environmental/resource International economics/ Experiential Counselling 4 years plus a year of work/volunteer economics finance/trade Development economics and Psychotherapy experience in a helping or Econometrics Experimental economics Macro/microeconomics Practice MA supporting role.

Economic policy Financial economics Political economy * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017. Public economics ** Also available by cohort. ^ Fee shown applies to year one only. Fees are likely to rise in each year of study.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 82 83 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Special and Inclusive 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) Teaching English for n/a 7.0 (6.5) £9,630 £9,630 2:2 (or international equivalent) Education MA 2 years or a relevant professional Academic Purposes MA 2 years or a relevant professional qualification in education, qualification, preferably with psychology, teacher training a language teaching and or a caring-related discipline. methodology focus; plus 9 months of English language Teaching Chinese 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) teaching experience in an to Speakers of 2 years or a relevant professional educational setting and current Other Languages qualification, preferably with a Social Sciences involvement in classroom (TCSOL) MA language teaching theory and language teaching. methodology focus. Teaching English n/a 6.5 (6.0) £9,630 £9,630 2:2 (or international equivalent), Teaching English to 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent), to Speakers of 2 years preferably with a language Speakers of Other 2 years preferably with a language Other Languages teaching theory and Languages (TESOL) MA teaching theory and (TESOL) MA methodology focus; applicants methodology focus; applicants with other degrees should have with other degrees should have 9 months of English language 9 months of English language teaching experience in an teaching experience in an educational setting and current educational setting and current involvement in classroom involvement in classroom language teaching. language teaching. PGCEi (International) n/a 6.5 (6.0) For more information, 2:2 (or international equivalent) Trauma Studies MA n/a 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) 1 year please see applicants should be established 2 years in a helping-related discipline; nottingham.ac.uk/ educators with regular access other degrees also considered education/pgcei to a classroom setting and the where applicant has at least internet. one year of practice providing trauma-related support. Teacher training courses Distance learning courses PGCE Primary Education 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,500* £16,695 2:2 (or international equivalent) n/a plus GCSE English language, Education (flexible) MA n/a 6.5 (6.0) £10,710 £10,710 2:2 (or international equivalent) mathematics and science, 4 (C) 2 years plus a year of work/volunteer PGCE School Direct 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,500* £16,695 or above, and at least 10 days experience in an educational (tuition fee) Primary n/a of work experience in a UK setting, or a teaching Education primary school. qualification that includes a substantial placement-based PGCE Secondary Education 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,500* £16,695 component such as a PGCE. (biology, chemistry, n/a English, geography, history, 2:2 (or international equivalent) Educational Leadership n/a 6.5 (6.0) £10,710 £10,710 2:2 (or international equivalent) mathematics, modern or relevant professional and Management MA 2 years or a relevant professional languages and physics) qualification, with 50% qualification. typically in the chosen teaching PGCE School Direct 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £9,500* £16,695 Learning, Technology n/a 6.5 (6.0) £10,710 £10,710 2:2 (or international equivalent) discipline; plus GCSE English (tuition fee) Secondary n/a and Education MA 2 years plus some work/volunteer and mathematics, 4 (C) or above. Education (check website experience in an educational for available subjects) setting. * Applicants may be eligible to receive funding such as student loans, grants and teacher training bursaries. Special and Inclusive n/a 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £10,710 2:2 (or international equivalent) Education MA 2 years or a relevant professional qualification in education, psychology, teacher training or a caring-related discipline.

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 84 85 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Research courses Human Geography 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 MSc 2 years MPhil/PhD/EdD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300* £16,350 Masters in a relevant 2:1 (or international equivalent) discipline and 2:1 (or Landscape and 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 in a social science discipline. international equivalent); Culture MA 2 years plus two years of relevant Research courses professional experience. Geography MA 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £4,300* ** * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Council UK. (by Research) 2 years Social Sciences Geography MSc 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £4,300* ** Education research areas include: (by Research) 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent). Changing literacy practices Higher, adult and vocational Mathematics education Geography MRes 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £4,300* ** Education for human education School leadership and 2 years flourishing Learning sciences improvement Geography (Sc) MRes 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £4,300* ** Education and international Learning through the arts, Teachers’ work, 2 years development creative pedagogies and professionalism and PhD Various 6.5 (6.0) £4,300* ** Masters (or international science education policy equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with an average of 60% or above; applicants with a Geography 2:1 (or international equivalent) or other suitable qualifications and/or at least two years of Internationally recognised strengths across relevant professional experience 100% of postgraduates the discipline, ranking in the top 50 geography also considered. departments worldwide* in work or further study within * Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. six months of graduation 75% of research output rated world-leading or ** For science based research, the international fee will be £21,060. For social science based research, the fee will be £16,350. Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates internationally excellent** who were available for work 2015/16 Geography research areas include: Cultural and historical Economic worlds Geosciences Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements geography Environment and society Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Taught courses Environmental 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £19,935 2:1 (or international equivalent), Law Management MA 2 years preferably in a science, technology, engineering 81% of research rated world-leading or or mathematics (STEM) for law internationally excellent* discipline, including geography, 5th in the UK 96.6% of postgraduates in work or further environmental science or The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 study within six months of graduation** related degrees. Environmental 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,290 £21,285 2:1 (or international equivalent) Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Management MSc 2 years in a science, technology, Part-time tuition fee tuition fee engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline, including Taught courses geography, environmental science or related degrees. Criminal Justice LLM 1 year 7.0^ £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) 2 years in law or a relevant humanities * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017. or social science discipline. ** Research Excellence Framework 2014. * Research Excellence Framework 2014. ** Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. ^ Overall 7.0 (no less than 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in speaking and listening).

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 86 87 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Environmental Law LLM 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 Research courses 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) PhD Various 7.0* £4,300** £16,350 LLM or masters degree in a European Law LLM 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 in law or a relevant humanities relevant discipline, with a 2 years or social science discipline. taught and dissertation average of 65% or above; plus a 2:1 Human Rights Law LLM 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 2 years (or international equivalent). * Overall 7.0 (no less than 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in reading, and 6.0 in speaking and listening). International 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Social Sciences Commercial Law LLM 2 years in law. International Criminal 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 Law research areas include: Justice and Armed 2 years Conflict LLM Commercial law European law International law 2:1 (or international equivalent) International Law LLM 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 in law or a relevant humanities Criminal justice Human rights Maritime law 2 years or social science discipline. Environmental law Intellectual property law Public procurement International Law and 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 Development LLM 2 years International Law, 1 year 7.0* £7,695 £17,415 2:1 (or international equivalent) Politics and International Relations Security and 2 years in law, politics, international Terrorism MA relations or a related discipline. Committed to excellence in teaching, having Law and Environmental 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) in 96% won 13 Higher Education Academy awards Science MSc 2 years law or a physical, environmental of research rated as being of Expert academics who contribute to public or biological science. international standard debate through publications such as The Independent, The LA Times and Le Monde Maritime Law LLM 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) Research Excellence Framework 2014 2 years in law. Master of Laws LLM 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements in law, humanities or social Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Public International 1 year 7.0* £7,290 £16,695 sciences. Law LLM 2 years Taught courses Social Science Research 1 year 7.0** £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) in Asian and International 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £17,415 (Socio-Legal Studies) MA 2 years law or a relevant arts, humanities Studies MA n/a or social science discipline. Diplomacy MA 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £17,415 Distance learning courses 2-3 years International Human Rights n/a 7.0** £3,225 £3,225 2:1 or international equivalent) Governance and Political 1-2 years 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £17,415 Law PGCert 2 years in law, humanities or social Development MA n/a 2:1 (or international equivalent). sciences; applicants with International Relations MA 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £17,415 other relevant qualifications or 2-3 years experience also considered. International Security 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £17,415 Public Procurement Law and n/a 7.0** £9,675^ £9,675^ 2:1 or high 2:2 (or international and Terrorism MA 2 years Policy LLM/PGDip/PGCert 2 years^ equivalent) applicants with alternative academic Politics and Contemporary 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £7,695 £17,415 backgrounds also considered History MA 2-3 years where they have relevant work Social Science Research 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) experience and/or professional (Political Science and 2 years in a relevant arts, humanities or qualifications such as a MCIPS. International Relations) MA social science discipline. * Overall 7.0 (no less than 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in speaking and listening). ** Overall 7.0 (no less than 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in reading, and 6.0 in speaking and listening). ^ Details listed are for masters courses. For PGDip/PGCert fees and duration, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy

For the most up to date fee information, see page 32 or visit For more information about our courses, visit 88 89 nottingham.ac.uk/fees nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Distance learning courses International Social 1 year* 6.5 (6.0) £7,290* £16,695* Policy MA/PGDip 2 years* Slavery and Liberation 1 year* 6.5 (6.0) £7,290* £7,290* 2:1 (or international equivalent). MA/PGDip/PGCert 2 years* Public Administration 1 year* 6.5 (6.0) £8,280* £21,285* 2:2 (or international equivalent) MPA/PGDip 2 years* in any discipline. Research courses Public Policy MA/PGDip 1 year* 6.5 (6.0) £8,280* £21,285* MRes 1 year 6.5 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent). 2 years* 2 years

Social Science Research 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 Social Sciences PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 Masters (or international (Social Policy and Social 2 years 2:1 (or international equivalent) equivalent) in a relevant Work) MA in a relevant arts, humanities discipline, with an average or social science discipline. of 60% or above. Social Science Research 1 year 7.0 (6.0) £7,290 £16,695 (Sociology) MA 2 years * Details listed are for masters courses. For PGDip/PGCert fees and duration, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Social Work MA 2 years 7.0 (6.0) £6,840 £16,695 2:1 (or international equivalent) HCPC Approved n/a in any discipline, plus GCSE Politics and international relations research areas include: English and mathematics, 4 (C) or above, and three months Asia and Pacific studies Conflict, security and Political theory of relevant work experience. British politics terrorism Social and global justice Applications must be made through UCAS. China policy International relations Social science research Political ideologies methodology Research courses Doctor of Public Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 2:1 (or international equivalent) Management DPM/ in any discipline. Sociology and Social Policy Public Policy DPP PhD Various 7.0 (6.0) £4,300** £16,350 Masters with an average 100% of sociology and social policy of 60% or above, plus 2:1 postgraduates in work or further study (or international equivalent) 1st in the UK within six months of graduation* in any discipline. for social work 78% of research rated world-leading or * Details listed are for masters courses. For PGDip fees and duration, visit nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy internationally excellent** ** Estimated fee, subject to confirmation from Research Councils UK. Complete University Guide 2018

Sociology and social policy research areas include: Subject Full-time IELTS UK/EU International Entry requirements Part-time tuition fee tuition fee Criminology Sociology Social work Public policy Social policy and Science, technology Taught courses administration and society Criminology MA/PGDip 1 year^ 6.5 (6.0) £7,290^ £16,695^ 2:1 (or international equivalent) 2 years^ in a relevant arts, humanities or social science discipline. PGDip Global Citizenship, 1 year^ 6.5 (6.0) £7,290^ £16,695^ applicants require a 2:2 (or Identities and Human Rights 2 years^ international equivalent) in MA/PGDip any discipline.

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Students from more than 150 countries study at our Country UK 2:1 equivalent UK 2:2 equivalent campuses and we accept degree qualifications from Bangladesh* 3.3/4.0 3.2/4.0 thousands of universities around the world. This page China 75–88% 70–80% provides guidance on our minimum postgraduate entry Cyprus** 6.5/10 or 3.0/4.0 6.0/10 or 2.75/4.0 requirements for some of the countries where many of Ghana second class, upper second class, lower our international students come from. If your country Greece 7.0 (AEI) or 8.0 (TEI) 6.0 (AEI) or 7.0 (TEI) isn’t listed please check our website or get in touch. Hong Kong 3.0/4.0 or a 2:1 degree 2.5/4.0 or a 2:2 degree India 60% or 3.0/4.0 or 6.0/10 55% or 2.6/4.0 or 5.5/10

Indonesia 3.0/4.0 2.8/4.0 Our masters courses require students to have a Kenya second class, upper second class, lower bachelors degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised institution at the same standard as Malaysia 2:1 degree or 3.0/4.0 2:2 degree or 2.8/4.0 a UK university’s upper second class (2:1) or lower second class (2:2) degree classifications, depending Mexico 8.0/10 or 80% 7.5/10 or 75% on the course you apply for. Please see course listings on pages 38–91 for individual course entry Nigeria 4.6/7.0 or 3.5/5.0 or 3.0/4.0 4.0/7.0 or 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 requirements. Pakistan* 3.01/4.0 2.6–3.0/4.0 This page lists the typical minimum entry requirements for 2:1 and 2:2 equivalents for a Saudi Arabia 3.0/4.0 or 3.75/5.0 or 75% 2.8/4.0, 3.0/5.0 or 60% selection of countries. These are approximate Taiwan 75% 70% guidelines based on well-ranked universities, and will vary for some institutions in these countries, Thailand 3.0/4.0 2.8/4.0 depending on their academic reputation, grading system and the programme duration. We cannot Turkey 3.0/4.0 or 65% 2.75/4.0 or 60% accept degrees from all institutions due to differing UAE 3.75/5.0 or 3.0/4.0 or B or 80% 3.0/5.0 or 2.5/4.0 or C or 75% standards of assessment and accreditation. The information opposite is provided as a brief USA 3.2/4.0 or grade B+/B 2.8/4.0 or grade B/B- guideline only. Please see our country information Vietnam 3.0/4.0 or 7.0/10 2.5/4.0 or 6.5/10 webpages for more detailed guidance before you apply, or if you have a degree from a country or * A four-year bachelors degree is usually required from these countries. grading system not listed here. You’re also very ** Grades listed are for Ptychion degrees graded out of 10 or Lisans Diplomasi degrees graded out welcome to contact us for guidance. of 4.0. If your university uses a different grading system please contact us for guidance. +44 (0)115 951 5247 nottingham.ac.uk/go/international-applicants

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3 How to apply for a taught course Check your key dates and deadlines Application deadlines Course start dates Home/EU students The majority of postgraduate Although most postgraduate taught programmes will start This step-by-step guide takes you through the courses do not formally close on 24 September 2018. There is for applications until the course generally no second point of entry application process for our taught courses. start dates, you are advised to during the year for these courses. apply as soon as possible, as places You can find details of alternative Under each step you may see information are limited and courses may start dates on individual course specifically for international applicants. become full. listings at nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy

International students The application deadline for taught courses starting on 24 September 2018 is 9 August 2018. International students are advised to submit applications as early as possible as places are limited and courses may become full. You 1 2 will need to receive an unconditional offer and be able to demonstrate that you have secured sufficient funding before you can apply for your student visa. For an overview of the student visa application process, see nottingham.ac.uk/go/student-visa Investigate Check entry postgraduate requirements 5 4 opportunities Entry requirements vary depending on the course and are detailed on our course The University’s online prospectus has listings, starting on page 38. details of all our current taught courses: nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy Submit an Apply for

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We accept a wide range of You can apply directly through Wherever possible, you should qualifications from universities our online application system at secure funding for your studies around the world. For guidance on nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/apply before applying for a course. our international requirements see Contact us You’ll receive an automatic However, some scholarships, loans page 92 or visit nottingham.ac.uk/ acknowledgment of your application and funding schemes may require +44 (0)115 951 5559 go/yourcountry when submitted, and you can view you to secure an offer of admission IELTS English language requirements from the University before you apply its progress using the tracking nottingham.ac.uk/enquire are listed next to each course, information. for funding. For information on fees starting on page 38. We also and funding, see pages 32–35. accept a variety of other English language qualifications. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/go/ englishlanguagerequirements

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3 How to apply for a research programme Check your key dates and deadlines Application deadlines Course start dates International students Although most postgraduate courses Entry to most postgraduate The application do not formally close for applications research programmes is deadline for applicants This step-by-step guide takes you through the until the course start dates, you’re available at multiple points starting on 1 October application process for our research programmes. advised to apply as soon as possible, throughout the year. Please 2018 is 17 August 2018. as places are limited and courses contact your school or You’ll need to receive an Under each step you may see information may become full. department for details of unconditional offer and specifically for international applicants. Research programmes usually specific start dates. be able to demonstrate recruit postgraduate students at Please note that some that you’ve secured multiple points throughout the year, scholarships and funding sufficient funding but it’s worth checking if there are options are only available for before you can apply any closing dates for the project you research courses beginning in for your student visa. are applying for. specific months. For an overview of the student visa application If you’re applying for a Doctoral process see Training Programme (see page 36), nottingham.ac.uk/go/ 1 2 please check dates and deadlines student-visa for each centre. Investigate our Check entry postgraduate requirements 6 5 opportunities Entry requirements vary depending on 4 the course and are detailed in our course Identify a specific supervisor who may listings, starting on page 38. help you develop a research proposal and application to secure funding. Submit an Apply for Write a

Investigate our current research projects International and EU students application funding research to find out if research in your area of interest is taking place at the University. You We accept a wide range of You can apply directly through Wherever possible you should proposal may submit an application directly to the qualifications from universities our online application system at secure funding for your studies relevant school, department or institute. around the world. For guidance on nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/apply before applying for a course. Your application will usually include our international requirements see Apply for a studentship (a fully funded You will receive an automatic However, some scholarships, loans a research proposal explaining page 92 or visit nottingham.ac.uk/ research place in a specific area). Many acknowledgment of your application and funding schemes may require your research plans. This will help go/yourcountry of our studentships are advertised on when submitted and you can view you to secure an offer of admission us to assess the quality of your nottingham.ac.uk/jobs and individual IELTS English language requirements its progress using the tracking from the University before you apply application and, if you have not school websites. are listed next to each course, information. for funding. For information on fees already done so, identify academics starting on page 38. We also and funding, see pages 32–35. who could supervise your research. Find out about PhDs via Doctoral accept a variety of other English Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/ Training Programmes. Application language qualifications. Find out go/researchproposal processes and deadlines vary. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/go/ more at nottingham.ac.uk/dtprogs englishlanguagerequirements or see page 36. Contact us

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