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Choose your course Results day Get ready Welcome It’s a big decision, so do your This is when all your hard As September gets closer, This is your introduction research. If you find it hard work pays off. Have the we’ll be in touch with to life at Nottingham. to decide on a career, choose phone numbers of your firm everything you need to Get to know your a subject you find interesting and insurance choices handy, know to prepare for life neighbours and explore and feel passionate about. just in case. at Nottingham. all of the activities nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy nottingham.ac.uk/go/resultsday Nottingham has to offer. blogs.nottingham. ac.uk/freshers
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Open days Apply Year one onwards Visiting us is the best way Make your application We’re with you every step of the way – to see if the University of stand out. Follow our through graduation and beyond. Nottingham is the right top tips for writing your place for you. personal statement. During your studies you can access a range of support services for advice nottingham.ac.uk/visitingus nottingham.ac.uk/ on careers, finance, welfare and go/applying academic issues. When you graduate you’ll be a lifelong member of our alumni network, and access all the benefits that it brings. 8 9 What our students say Follow it Our students tell you why studying here is a life-changing experience
Hey! My name’s Cara and I’m a second-year student midwife. I’m sure you want to know what it’s really like being nottingham uni vlog playlist a student here, so check out the Uni’s social media for loads of student vlogs, blogs and Snapchat takeovers.
We write and talk about all kinds of things, from the best places to eat in Nottingham, to how to survive in student halls. Looking for the best places to eat in the city? Head for the Student Life blog. Want to see round my flat? Check out my vlogs! And you’ve got to follow the Uni’s Insta for plenty of gorgeous pics like the ones on the next page!
uniofnottingham Add uniofnottingham See all our channels at on Snapchat for room tours, societies and ‘day nottingham.ac.uk/connect in the life’ takeovers 10 11 Meet your academics
Professor Ross Wilson
Director of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Arts Ross’ research examines how people create a sense of place and understanding in the past, the present and how they imagine the future. Reflecting the breadth of the liberal arts programme, it focuses on the introduction of new technologies, terminologies and scientific developments in the modern era and how individuals, groups and societies have used these changes to alter politics Exceed it and culture. Learn from research pioneers
Dr Tanvir Hussain Professor Liz Sockett
Professor in Life Sciences, Discover your potential Assistant Professor in Materials Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences with guidance from some Engineering (Coatings), With antibiotic resistance growing, Liz and her Faculty of Engineering team are researching alternative methods to of the brightest minds in Surface and coatings technology are central fight infections. They’re investigating the use of a to the research of Tanvir, a University of Nottingham predatory bacterium, called Bdellovibrio, which their fields. graduate. His group pioneered novel coating naturally invades and eats the dangerous bacteria. processes from nanomaterials and graphene for Liz’s hope is that this ‘bacteria-killer’ can reduce Your learning will be shaped by the the next generation of aero-engines. Collaborating our reliance on antibiotics. Liz also teaches several latest ground-breaking research, with large companies such as Rolls-Royce, his undergraduate modules and has won awards for with classes taught by subject experts. interest lies in finding new coatings to reduce her teaching and research project supervision. carbon emissions. He teaches Aerospace Materials to our undergraduate engineering students.
Dr Anja Neundorf Dr Clare Burrage
Associate Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Science Using advanced statistical methods, Dr Anja The expansion of our universe is accelerating, and Neundorf analyses how individuals form and we do not understand why. Clare’s research aims retain their political attitudes, identities and to understand whether this mysterious behaviour behaviour over time and in different political is caused by a new type of particle, or a new force systems. She is currently exploring how past in our universe, and how we could directly detect authoritarian regimes influence political this new physics. In 2015 she was awarded the attitudes today – a project which has received Maxwell Medal for this work. £200,000 of Economic and Social Research Council funding. Anja’s next project will investigate how we can best teach democracy in order to overcome these legacies.
12 13 Academic life Sharing knowledge Teaching excellence U-Now is our collection of open educational The University of Nottingham materials that have been uploaded to the web. It has has been awarded gold in the been created to enable you to browse or download Teaching Excellence Framework in material about subjects from across the University. recognition of the highest quality teaching we deliver to our students. unow.nottingham.ac.uk The gold award reflects the huge amount of work we put into ensuring that students have the best possible experience during their Achieve it Effective study time at Nottingham. This includes There are lots of resources excellent teaching and academic available to help you with the support, investment in world-class transition into higher education. facilities and access to truly global in a place of possibility Many of our degrees include opportunities. modules and other activities and opportunity where designed to help prepare you The award underlines Nottingham’s for the next few years. status as an outstanding teaching and research-intensive university, we support you to You’ll also have access to our producing global graduates who Student Service Centres, with are highly sought after by top specialist study support staff employers. The TEF panel noted unlock your potential ready to talk to you about that students at the University your work, as well as plenty of achieved “consistently outstanding helpful guides full of advice. outcomes”, and that there were high There’s at least one Student levels of student satisfaction with Studying at university is very different Service Centre on each of our teaching and academic support. to studying at school or college. We’ll help campuses – so help is never far away. you settle in to this new way of learning. nottingham.ac.uk/ studyingeffectively
Amazing learning spaces Our libraries offer We understand that everyone learns in different ways. As well as traditional over 4,500 methods, such as lectures and seminars, study spaces, Learn a language your learning will be complemented The University’s Language Centre by technology including podcasts and including group study, gives you the opportunity to study lecture capture facilities. You’ll also private study and have access to 24-hour PC suites, Wi-Fi a language alongside your course. computer rooms All languages are offered from and a free laptop and iPad loan service. beginners’ level, with some going We have eight libraries, including the up to near native competency. The £19m refurbished George Green Library. We spend inter-faculty languages programme You’ll be able to access a huge number offers credited modules, which are of resources, including more than one £5.5m free for students if taken as part of million print books and thousands of a year on books your credit allocation – check with ebooks and journals. You might be your course tutor before you enrol. spending a lot of time in the library, and journals There are nine languages to choose so it’s good to know there are group from: Modern Standard Arabic, work spaces, silent study zones, PCs, Our collections Dutch, French, German, Italian, laptops and tablets for hire, cafes and comprise around Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, display screens. Russian, and Spanish. There are 43,000 journals, also fee-paying evening classes nottingham.ac.uk/library open to everyone. 500,000 ebooks nottingham.ac.uk/ and 1.3m print books language-centre
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Explore it University Study at the most beautiful Park campuses in the UK* Campus
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* University Park Campus – Green Flag Award winner since 2003. in the UK and winner of 15 Green Flag Want to see more of Jubilee Campus – Green Flag Award winner since 2013. our campuses? Take a Awards, our 300-acre landscaped site 360o virtual tour. is set around a large boating lake. nottingham.ac.uk/ George Green Library David Ross Sports Village Portland Building virtualnottingham It has numerous libraries, 12 halls of residence, outstanding sports facilities, a hotel, a health centre, a bank, a hair salon, art galleries, a museum, a recital hall, bars and two theatres. The Portland Building is home to the University of Nottingham Students’ Union. Following a £15m redevelopment, it now offers bright, inspiring places to work, new shops and Portland Coffee Co. It really is the hub of student life.
16 17 nottingham.ac.uk/campuses Our campuses Jubilee City Campus is centre is a 15-minute 15 minutes walk away
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Want to see more of our campuses? Take a 360o virtual tour. nottingham.ac.uk/ virtualnottingham Jubilee Campus
Futuristic architecture, eco-friendly buildings, a library on a lake and innovative technologies make Jubilee Campus Sustainable Chemistry Building Xu Yafen Building Business School North an inspiring place to be. You can’t miss the Aspire sculpture, one of the tallest free-standing public works of art in the UK.
Jubilee Campus has food outlets, halls of residence and a sports centre. It is also home to the Business School, the Schools of Education and Computer Science, the University of Nottingham Innovation Park and Jubilee Conference Centre, which also has hotel facilities. You will also find the impressive GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry and the new Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Building, which opened in late 2017. The Research Acceleration and Demonstration (RAD) Building opened in 2018.
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of University Park, Sutton Bonington is Want to see more of our campuses? Take a home to our Schools of Biosciences and 360o virtual tour. Sutton Veterinary Medicine and Science. nottingham.ac.uk/ virtualnottingham Here we offer excellent teaching and learning facilities, plant and food science laboratories, a commercial farm and dairy centre. You will also Bonington find everything you need for day-to-day student life on Sutton Bonington Campus, such as a library, a cafe, a dining hall, a Student Service Centre, halls of residence and a sports centre. There is also a regular student-run farmers' market where you can buy local produce. Campus Main Building
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At our Malaysia Campus Malaysia you will find a diverse and Embrace it vibrant community, living Campus close to hills and waterfalls.
Be part of a globally It’s home to a sports centre, swimming pool, shops and food outlets, as well as connected university impressive teaching and study facilities. It is also just an hour outside of Kuala Lumpur. You can choose to study abroad at Home to more than 7,000 our campuses in China and Malaysia. students from all over the world, our 144-acre parkland site in the city of Ningbo offers excellent teaching, research and sports facilities.
The campus at Ningbo also provides on-campus accommodation and is only a China 15-minute walk from the central business district and a few hours from Shanghai. Campus I took part in an inter-campus exchange“ as part of my course and studying in Ningbo provided interesting modules with unique twists. I also travelled to Hong Kong, Thailand, Macau and around mainland China. Chris Routledge, ” BA History with Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
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28 29 nottingham.ac.uk/campuses Your Students’ Union
The University of Nottingham Students’ Union is here to make sure you get everything you want out of your time at university – whether you’re getting involved in societies, volunteering, campaigning for change or making use of our help and support.
Your Students’ Union offers a broad range of clubs, opportunities and societies, and if you can’t find one you like – we’ll help you create one! Find out about our many societies, services and lots more at su.nottingham.ac.uk
Get involved Make change Find support With over 200 student-led groups, Want to make a difference If you require support on financial, clubs and societies, and over 100 for others? There are election academic, or housing issues, volunteering opportunities, your opportunities for student Students’ Union Advice is here for Experience it Students’ Union offers something representatives throughout the you, as well as student-led services for everyone. You can find sports, year along with student networks such as Night Owls and Nightline. Making your university life performing arts, ballroom dance, to represent groups across yoga or something a bit different the University. You can make a like Quidditch. Meet students from difference, boost your CV and the best it can be all over the world, with more than meet new people. You give If the stage, screen or the 100 societies dedicated to different a little and get a lot back. airwaves are your thing, or you’re countries and cultures. an upcoming wordsmith, our su.nottingham.ac.uk/societies Study with us and you can expect a world-class education – award-winning student groups but the Nottingham experience is so much more than that. University Radio Nottingham (URN), Nottingham New Theatre, We want you to have the time of your life. Nottingham Student Television (NSTV) and Impact Magazine offer opportunities to find your audience.
A place for everyone We want every person at Nottingham to have the best University experience. For a taste of what our students love about their Students’ Union, follow:
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World-class venues We’ve invested millions over the As well as a 200-station fitness last decade into our venues, and suite, swimming pool and climbing students get priority access to an wall, our student teams train in incredible range of international- the martial arts dojo, table tennis, standard facilities and the latest in archery and fencing salle, all-glass fitness technology. squash court and bespoke High Performance Zone. Opened in 2016 and generously supported by Nottingham Law Our all-inclusive membership Reaching new alumnus and Carphone Warehouse offers access to the David Ross heights in sport Go for it founder David Ross, the David Ross Sports Village, our sports centres Sports Village is a sector-leading on Jubilee and Sutton Bonington The Sports Scholarship inspirational venue. campuses, and an extensive health scheme“ and the excellent and fitness programme including support I received has been Sporting ambitions over 100 weekly fitness classes. invaluable in helping me achieve UoNSport @UoNSport my goal of representing to suit everyone Team GB at the Olympics. @UoNSport @UoNSport Harry Martin, ” BSc Economics, (Team GB hockey, Rio 2016) Search:
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Our Nottingham Everyone at Nottingham has Going for gold Varsity series against Nottingham the chance to participate in sport, We have a proud history of Trent University is sporting success; as one of the the largest of its at a level that’s right for them. founding institutions of the inter- kind outside the varsity competition, we are 4th United States with We have over 100 teams who For those looking to boost their in the all-time British Universities more than 8,000 represent the University of CV, our Leadership Academy and Colleges Sport (BUCS) people selling out Nottingham each week at local, offers a huge range of training, rankings. Our alumni have won the Motorpoint national and international level. qualifications and volunteering World, Olympic, Commonwealth Arena for the ice opportunities. and European medals; table hockey fixture! With more than 70 sports clubs tennis superstar and Chinese to choose from there really is Our dedicated Disability Sport athlete of the century Deng something for everyone to try, Officer is on hand to ensure Yaping and Rio 2016 canoe whether you’re a complete all students can find the right slalom medallist David Florence beginner or elite athlete. support to stay active during are both Nottingham graduates. their time here. Our intramural leagues see more Our heritage is important to than 3,000 students competing The Tri Campus Games are us, but our ambitious vision is every week on campus, delivered completely unique – each year all about the future. We offer a by student leaders. students from each of our three highly competitive scholarship international campuses join package, world-class coaching Our Engage programme is the together for a festival of sport. perfect opportunity to try a new and academic flexibility to sport or just turn up and play ensure the best young athletes for fun. reach their potential. Our cohort of over 100 scholars helped us win more than 20 national titles in the 2016/17 season as well as numerous European and World University medals.
32 33 nottingham.ac.uk/sport City life Delilah Fine Foods Enjoy it in one of the most vibrant cities in the UK
There’s so much going on in Nottingham, and we have a big student population. Here’s a quick taste of what you can expect.
Food and drink There is something to suit every taste and wallet in Culture Theatre Nottingham Nottingham. Its mix of chain and independent cafes, You can find a range of Touring West End shows, comedy, Lakeside Arts restaurants and delis make dance, classical and contemporary international exhibitions at The University of Nottingham has eating out an eclectic, music, and whodunnit murder- Nottingham Contemporary, an award-winning arts centre on international adventure (and mystery seasons can all be found as well as at Nottingham University Park Campus, which perhaps a taste of home). at The Theatre Royal and Royal Lakeside Arts on our offers discounted student tickets There’s a large selection of Concert Hall. The Nottingham University Park Campus. for its exciting exhibitions and traditional pubs and modern Playhouse also has a broad Nottingham also became a events – including music, drama, bars too. repertoire and an international UNESCO City of Literature dance and participatory workshops. reputation for its in-house Nottingham was named in 2015, and delivers an The University’s student-run, productions. Smaller venues one of the best and safest extensive events programme Nottingham New Theatre in the city include the Nottingham places for a night out in covering literary heritage, presents a student production Arts Theatre and the Lace the UK in 2017, retaining contemporary writing in Lakeside’s theatre each year. Market Theatre. its Purple Flag award for and performance. lakesidearts.org.uk the eighth consecutive year.
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Music
Rock City and the Motorpoint Arena attract big international names, and you can find lots of up-and-coming acts playing at live music venues in and around the city. There are also a wide range of club nights in Nottingham, as well as music festivals such as Splendour and Dot to Dot. Shopping From clothes to comics and vintage to vinyl, small independents and retro shops nestle alongside big high street names to earn Nottingham a reputation as one of the country’s top shopping cities.
City highlights Hockley Cinemas Days out Sport The Christmas market With cobbled streets, Nottingham hosts two large Exciting local attractions include Nottingham has something arrives in Nottingham in vintage shops, designer multiplex cinemas, Showcase the National Justice Museum, for everyone – armchair fans November, bringing traders boutiques, independent and Cineworld, where you can Nottingham’s underground caves, and athletes alike. See a Test and craftspeople from all over cinemas and quirky cafes, catch the latest blockbusters in crazy golf at The Lost City, the Match at Trent Bridge Cricket the country. It transforms restaurants and hidden bars, 3D. There’s also Broadway historic Wollaton Hall and Green’s Ground, cheer on the Nottingham Old Market Square into a Hockley is a lively part of the Cinema which shows arthouse Mill – a working 19th-century Panthers at the National Ice winter wonderland. In the city centre. It is also home and independent films, and the windmill and science centre. Stadium, or watch Notts County summer you’ll find a lively to Nottingham’s Creative Savoy Cinema in Lenton which You can also venture further or Nottingham Forest. There’s beach and fairground in the Quarter and the National offers recent releases and classic afield to the picturesque also the National Watersports square – complete with pony Videogame Arcade. films at cheap prices for students. parklands of Rufford Abbey, Centre, Nottingham Tennis rides and a huge ferris wheel. Clumber Park, Newstead Abbey Centre and Nottingham or Sherwood Forest. Climbing Centre.
36 37 nottingham.ac.uk/nottingham-life Study abroad
We encourage all our students to think globally and have an international experience.
You could go on an exchange to a Where this experience Studying and working abroad is a partner university in Australia or the can take you: fantastic opportunity to live and Seize it USA, spend time at our campuses Employers value graduates with a breathe a different culture. in China or Malaysia, volunteer global perspective, so studying or Why not find out for yourself? overseas through a Students’ working overseas will make your Broaden your horizons Union society, participate in a field CV stand out school module or undertake a work We have one of the biggest placement at a global company. Learn a new language or skill and most diverse study and become part of while building up your experience abroad programmes Surprisingly affordable Travel while you’re spending time in the UK, with 200 in a new country and immerse partners in 40 Students studying or working yourself in another culture countries our global family overseas for a semester or year worldwide. during their degree can have their fees for that year reduced by up Make the most of to 80%. This is in addition to your time at university financial support through student We have a wide range of loans as well as bursaries and opportunities – allowing you to UoNStudyAbroad scholarships available for key easily fit an international experience destinations. into your degree or your holidays. @UoNStudyAbroad
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Lifelong Adventure Confidence friendships One of the reasons I chose Studying abroad has My year abroad in Mexico the“ University of Nottingham quite“ honestly been the best City“ was one of the best was for the huge number of year of my life. I have had experiences of my life. Initially study abroad opportunities the opportunity to immerse I applied to study in Mexico to they offered, and when I myself into the incredibly improve my Spanish and learn was accepted to study at vibrant culture of China and more about Latin America. the University of Western try many new things such as I’ve always wanted to travel Australia for a year I was over tobogganing down the Great and see new places but doing the moon. I travelled the east Wall of China and camping on study abroad also gave me the coast by myself, including the the Yellow Mountains to see chance to meet people from Great Barrier Reef, Sydney and the sunrise. Living in China has Look for the all around the world and make Melbourne, and went to Bali given me the confidence that in the course fact some lifelong friendships along twice! The chances to travel I can do anything if I put my files to see which the way. are endless. mind to it. courses include ” ” an opportunity to Lawrence” Cate, Sythey Russell, Tianna Vara, study abroad. BSc Computer Science, BSc Psychology, BA Business and Economy Tecnológico de Monterrey, University of Western of Contemporary China, Mexico Australia University of Nottingham 38 Ningbo China 39 nottingham.ac.uk/studyabroad International students
At Nottingham you’ll join a thriving and welcoming multicultural community, studying alongside over 9,000 international students from Join it more than 150 countries. A multicultural Preparing for At Nottingham community of students, Nottingham There’s plenty to look forward Studying in the UK is a big decision, to when you begin a course with but you won’t be doing it alone. us, including: from more than We’ll provide information and guaranteed accommodation guidance as you prepare to study for up to the full duration of 150 countries with us, including visa guidance your course and English language preparation. a Welcome Programme to help We have staff based in China, you settle into life at Nottingham Ghana, India and Malaysia, overseas a wide variety of student societies representatives around the world, to choose from through our and travelling staff who visit many Students’ Union – including countries throughout the year. many national, cultural and You’ll have opportunities to meet faith societies us at our overseas events but a range of support services you’re very welcome to visit us including visa advice, faith in Nottingham too. support and English language Find out more about the application support. process and English language requirements on pages 203-209. After Nottingham You’ll be part of our global alumni Centre for English community of over 270,000 Nottingham graduates worldwide, Language Education with opportunities for networking, (CELE) volunteering and social events, as At CELE, you can develop your well as lifelong support from our English language and study skills at Careers and Employability Service. one of the world’s top universities. Beyond the campuses, Nottingham We are accredited by the British is very multicultural. You can taste Council, so you can be sure of the authentic world flavours from high quality of our English teaching, Connect with our the city’s many food shops and facilities and support. international channels restaurants – including widespread Our courses take your academic vegetarian, vegan and halal options UoNInternationalOffice and language skills to the level – and enjoy cultural festivals you need, to help you progress throughout the year, including @UoNIntOffice to the University of Nottingham. Chinese New Year, Holi, Eid, Joint offers (academic plus English Diwali, a Caribbean carnival and a @UoNInternational language) are available for some of European-style Christmas market. our presessional courses. UniofNottingham nottingham.ac.uk/cele UoNEAO
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Our halls of residence are much more than just places to live.
Each of our 19 halls has their Live it Fully catered own identity, character and community – they are the perfect halls of residence Full details about the Your new home base for exploring your new life En-suite rooms are available in our facilities our halls have in Nottingham. catered halls, as well as rooms with can be found in our shared bathrooms, plus some flats guide to undergraduate Finding the right accommodation and studios. On University Park accommodation. from home for your lifestyle is really important. Campus, you can choose to live We encourage first-year students nottingham.ac.uk/ in one of four zones – giving you ugstudy/downloads to choose their new home based on access to where you want to be on preferences including room type, campus depending on your lifestyle. catering options, contract length and location. You can eat breakfast and dinner with your hall friends – without There are lots of different room worrying about the shopping, types at Nottingham so you’re sure cooking and cleaning. For lunch, to find something that suits your you can use your meal card at lots preferences. All our halls are on of different food outlets on campus. or close to our campuses. Catered halls also have social events Our Accommodation Services and formal dinners throughout the team are on hand to help you find year. Pantries are available for a your perfect home and they offer midnight snack and each room ongoing support throughout your has a small fridge. time at University. Self-catered halls of residence You are guaranteed a You can find flats and studios, room in halls if you firmly with a mixture of en-suite and accept your offer to study shared bathroom options, in our with us and apply for self-catered halls. Studios have accommodation by their own kitchen while shared the deadline on flats have communal kitchens our website. and living spaces. Part-catered halls At Sutton Bonington Campus we offer a part-catered option for blending social time and flexibility.
42 43 nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation Accommodation The space For more information, including video tours of our halls, up to date fees, and specific you need guidance for healthcare students, visit As well as having spaces for you to socialise in, there are nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation areas for studying in too – such as group study spaces and libraries. Many of our Search: halls have bars and cafes, and all campuses have food accommodation playlist nottingham uni and drink outlets where you can use your meal card. Broadgate Park
Make new friends Communal areas In halls you’ll be neighbours with people from all sorts of different are cleaned backgrounds – it’s a great way to regularly and in meet people. catered halls your Students from each hall are room is cleaned too representatives in the Students’ Union and organise social events too.
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24-hour security to make you feel safe and supported Healthcare students If you’re studying a medicine or health sciences course in Nottingham or Derby, please discuss Travel from how your course will affect your campus to accommodation requirements with our staff – so we can help campus easily you choose the best option. with our Hopper Bus, or make use of our For specific guidance, see nottingham.ac.uk/go/ cycle routes and healthcarestudents secure bike storage
Beyond year one If you have accessibility Second and third-year students can apply for halls of residence, requirements, or can choose to move off get in touch campus. The Accommodation to let us know Services team and the Students’ Union can support students in what you need this process.
44 45 Lincoln Hall Careers and employability
Launch it 93.9% 688 of our students visits by companies were employed onto our campuses Kick-start your career or in further study annually** six months after graduation* Whether you already have a plan or need some inspiration, your time here will lay the foundations for a 200+ successful career. 5,223 modules offered on the Academic excellence and Amplify your potential Nottingham Advantage Award opportunities advertised employability go hand-in-hand at Find part-time opportunities across all campuses yearly through My Career, Nottingham. Your course, and the through Unitemps, our on-campus our online vacancy service*** diverse student experiences we recruitment service, or take part in a offer, will enable you to develop the * Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates, 2015/16. paid internship through the exclusive ** The number of company visits onto campus for a fair, presentation, skills and professional competencies Nottingham Internship Scheme. workshop or panel event during the 2016-17 academic year. required to thrive in the job market *** The number of vacancies advertised on My Career during of the future. the 2016-17 academic year. Our students The Nottingham Our academic heritage, global are top earners reach, reputation for cutting-edge Internship Scheme research and links with key Nottingham graduates have annual recruiters mean Nottingham’s earnings at least £3,000 above the I’d finished my first year graduates are constantly in average for all universities.** and“ loved every minute of demand and we are consistently * Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate it. I was especially enjoying named as one of the most targeted Market 2013-2017, High Fliers Research. programming, so when the universities by Britain’s leading ** Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2017. Nottingham Internship Scheme graduate employers.* gave me the opportunity to do it in the real world, I went We will help you to explore your for it. Not only did the scheme options, so you feel confident provide great experience for making choices about your aims. Find out where Nottingham could take you: my CV, but I returned in my Our team will help you learn how second year feeling even more confident about the practical to build your CV, search for jobs, @UoNCareers prepare applications, practise your skills required to succeed on interview technique, and much more. CareersUoN my course. blogs.nottingham. Matt Kempa,” Get a clear advantage ac.uk/careers MSci Computer Science The career-enhancing Nottingham nottingham.ac.uk/careers Advantage Award recognises and rewards your extracurricular activities. With a choice of over 200 modules you can hone the key skills employers are looking for.
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50 51 Foundation courses Foundation Arts and Humanities BA courses 54 Key courses with Foundation Year Course duration Business, Law and Social Sciences 55 A levels Foundation Certificate In ternational Baccalaureate Engineering and Physical Sciences 54 courses Foundation Foundation Certificate IELTS requirements Engineering and Physical Sciences 54 Course location Foundation Programme Course places Science Foundation Certificate 55 Interview requirements Science with Foundation Year 55
Overview Progression At a glance At a glance Foundation courses are for opportunities Develop your academic talented students who do not Foundation courses prepare you for xxxxxxxreading, writing, critical meet our direct entry criteria for degree-level study at the University xxxxxxxxxxthinking, communication undergraduate courses. In your of Nottingham. Each pathway is and subject-specific skills foundation year you will study designed to allow progression on to in preparation for a range of modules designed to your desired undergraduate degree. undergraduate study bring your subject knowledge and Most of the faculties and schools Access the same facilities skills up to the required level for within the University are accessible as direct entry arts and undergraduate study. via our foundation year and many humanities students at the of the pathways offer guaranteed If your qualifications prevent University of Nottingham you from applying directly to an progression upon successful undergraduate programme, a completion of the foundation Continue your academic foundation year could be your course. career at a world top path to degree-level study. 100 university* English language * QS World University Rankings 2018. How you will study requirements There are a variety of foundation IELTS requirements for foundation pathways, each aligned with courses are provided in the course different faculties or schools listings. Foundation courses for within the University. You will take international (non-EU) applicants This information has been subject-specific modules and learn provide extra language support for published approximately two years in advance of the academic year to in a variety of ways, including students whose first language is not This information has been published approximatelywhich it applies. two Before years inmaking advance an Apply it lectures, seminars, tutorials, English. ofapplication, the academic it is year important to which that it you multimedia and external trips. Additional requirements apply appliesread the and prospectus therefore changesinformation to on If you are an international student, thepage information 222 and check contained the website in it may for for students who require a visa to the most up to date information on you will also study specialist occur. It is important that you read enter the UK. See the sections for theour prospectus courses and information entry requirements on page modules to improve your academic international students on pages 195as changes which provides may have more occurred: detail about skills and English language level, 202-213 for further information. nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudythe possible changes and check on while enjoying full access to the the website below before making an University of Nottingham facilities. application to a course. For the most up to date+44 information(0)115 951 5559on our courses Depending on which foundation and entry requirements, course you choose, you will study see nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudynottingham.ac.uk/enquire at one of two locations: @UniofNottingham U niversity Park Campus nottingham.ac.uk/ U niversity of Nottingham foundationcourses International College, located next to the campus For more detailed course content visit: Produce it 52 nottingham.ac.uk/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 53 Taught at the University of Nottingham International College
Arts and Humanities Engineering and Engineering and Science with Business, Law and Science Foundation BA courses with Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Foundation Year Social Sciences Certificate Foundation Year Foundation Programme Foundation Certificate Foundation Certificate
UK and EU students UK and EU students All students All students International (non-EU) students International (non-EU) students UCAS: Various* UCAS: H100 UCAS: N/A* UCAS: Various* UCAS: N/A* UCAS: N/A*
4 or 5 years full-time** 4 or 5 years full-time* 1 year full-time UK/EU – 4-5 years full-time** Typically 6-9 months full-time** Typically 6-9 months full-time**
Foundation courses Foundation International – 1 year full-time courses Foundation BCC; plus five GCSEs at 5 (B) BBB; plus GCSE maths and GCSE/O level BBBBB or year 11 IGCSE/O level BBBBB or year 11 IGCSE/O level BBBBB or year 11 or 4 (C), including 4 (C) in relevant science at 5 (B) or above school certificate equivalent BBB; plus five GCSEs at 5 (B) or school certificate equivalent school certificate equivalent English language*** and GCSE English at 4 (C) or above, including maths, with 28 26 26 above biology and chemistry (or double 26 5.5 (5.0 in each element) science/core and applied science/ University of Nottingham University of Nottingham 30 University Park Campus International College International College U niversity Park Campus science and additional science). 5.5 (5.0 in each element) 25 Plus English language at 4 (C) or 100 per intake 30 per intake 120 University Park Campus above*** Successful applicants will usually * Direct application through the University of * Direct application through the University of * Direct application through the University of 30 be interviewed 120 Nottingham International College. Nottingham International College. Nottingham International College. 5.5 (5.0 in each element) ** Starting September and January. ** Starting September and January. * Please see nottingham.ac.uk/arts/ * Four years for BEng/BSc and five years for Typical subjects which you may foundation MEng/MSci. University Park Campus study include computer modelling; Typical modules which you may Typical modules which you may ** Five-year programmes include a year 40 study include Study Skills; Language abroad. Typical subjects you will study may study skills; calculus and algebra; study include Study Skills; Language for Study; Biochemistry; Biological *** BA language programmes may require a include computer modelling; study as well as engineering and science for Study; Economics and Statistics; specific language qualification. * CGFO for BSc; CFGO for MSci; CFGZ as well as specialisms related Sciences and Chemical Science. skills; calculus and algebra; as well modules specific to your chosen for international applicants. to your chosen degree, such as as engineering and science modules pathway. ** Four years for BSc, five years for MSci. You will learn through lectures, You will be taught as part of a Business and Management, Legal specific to your chosen pathway. *** 5 (B) in English language is needed workshops and projects. Assessment single foundation year group, by a The programme is taught through Principles and Social Sciences. team of dedicated lecturers based to progress to medical physiology and is through a combination of exams The programme is taught through tutor-led activities such as lectures, therapeutics, physiotherapy or sport in the School of Humanities. This tutor-led activities such as lectures, seminars and workshops as well as rehabilitation. You will learn through a combination and coursework. ensures that the foundation year is seminars and workshops as well as of lectures, workshops, projects student-centred tutorial sessions, This programme is for talented When you successfully complete fully integrated with your chosen student-centred tutorial sessions, and tutorials. Assessment is through small-group tutorials, projects and students who do not meet the subject this course, at the required level undergraduate subject. small-group tutorials, projects and exams and coursework. laboratory work. You will be taught entry requirements for direct entry with good attendance, you are laboratory work. You will be taught Typical modules may include alongside students from the UK to their chosen undergraduate course. When you successfully complete guaranteed progression to a wide Language and Culture; Important alongside international students. and EU. this course, at the required level range of degree courses – from Gain knowledge in the areas of Thinkers Through History; Media The Engineering and Physical with good attendance, you are neuroscience, psychology and The Engineering and Physical biology, chemistry and maths. You’ll and Visual Culture; Narrative and Sciences Foundation Programme guaranteed progression to a wide genetics, to health sciences and Sciences Foundation Certificate has also learn how to communicate Creativity; and Critical Thinking and has been established for many range of degree areas in arts and zoology. been established for many years scientific information effectively. Reflective Learning. You will develop years and provides an integrated and successful completion offers social sciences. These include: skills which are not only essential for route for progression to almost guaranteed progression to almost As well as learning through lectures, American studies undergraduate study but also hugely 90 undergraduate degrees in the 90 BEng, BSc, MEng and MSci tutorials and e-learning, this course business and management beneficial when it comes to finding areas of: pathways, in the areas of: involves a significant amount of You might also like employment. laboratory and project work. culture, film and media computer science engineering UK students When you successfully complete economics engineering computer science This course offers progression to BMBS Medicine with a this course, you are guaranteed undergraduate degrees in the areas of: geography Foundation Year progression to undergraduate mathematics mathematics history (page 126) degrees within most of the physics physics biosciences BVM BVS with BVMedSci subject areas offered within the chemistry international relations Faculty of Arts. law Veterinary Medicine and Surgery life sciences including a Gateway Year medic al physiology and modern languages (page 138) How to apply – UK How to apply – international students therapeutics music All students pharmacy politics and EU students For foundation certificate courses please apply directly BVM BVS with BVMedSci to University of Nottingham International College. physiotherapy social policy Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Applications for foundation including a Preliminary Year courses for UK and EU students Applications for Science with Foundation Year should psychology (international (page 138) should be made through UCAS. be made through UCAS. applicants only) sport and exercise science sport rehabilitation
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American and Canadian Studies 57 Key Classics and Archaeology 60 American Course duration Culture, Film and Media 66 A levels and English 69 In ternational Baccalaureate History 72 IELTS requirements Canadian History of Art 76 Course location Liberal Arts 78 Studies Course places Modern Languages and Cultures 80 Study abroad Music 88 Placement opportunities Philosophy 91
Theology and Religious Studies 94 Studies and Canadian American
Overview Career prospects At a glance At a glance American and Canadian studies is With a multidisciplinary approach Be part of the largest an interdisciplinary field of inquiry and opportunities to study abroad, xxxxxxxAmerican and Canadian into the history, literature, politics, you will gain various transferable xxxxxxxxxxstudies department in Europe, visual art, music, film, television skills. Our graduates adapt easily to ranked in the top five in Search: and popular culture of Canada and professions such as management, the UK* the US. From the earliest historical business, public service, teaching, achieve arts nottingham uni encounters between European law, media, and academia. Modules The department achieved a settlers and Native Americans, to on contemporary culture are very 93% overall satisfaction rating trends in contemporary American useful to those who enter media in the National Student Survey politics and culture, the department related careers, such as advertising, 2017 explores a wide and stimulating journalism, radio and television. Spend a year studying at range of topics. You can choose A number of our graduates also go an American or Canadian from a range of modules on subjects to North America to pursue their university as part of your including US foreign relations, careers. Some decide to undertake degree Canadian literature and film, further study and are well prepared contemporary American fiction, for a range of Masters courses. * The Complete University Guide 2018. culture and popular music, African- American history and civil rights. Recent graduates: Lucy O’Connor – commercial planning and How you will study activation executive, Diageo; George Garner – review editor, This information has been Most modules within our courses Kerrang! music magazine; Ellen published approximately two years combine lectures with seminars, Myers – development coordinator, Thisin advance information of the has academic been published year to Challenge it which enable discussion and closer MK Gallery. approximatelywhich it applies. two Before years inmaking advance an analysis of the subject with your ofapplication, the academic it is year important to which that it you peer group. Our student to staff 94.2% of undergraduates from appliesread the and prospectus therefore changesinformation to on ratio allows us to keep seminar the school secured work or thepage information 222 and check contained the website in it may for groups reasonably small and allocate further study within six months of occur.the most It is up important to date informationthat you read on time for individual sessions. In graduation. The average starting theour prospectus courses and information entry requirements on page as changes may have occurred: these sessions you’ll receive advice salary was £21,336 with the highest 195 which provides more detail about being £31,000.* nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudythe possible changes and check on and feedback on essays, as well the website below before making an as guidance for exams and your * Known destinations of full-time home application to a course. For the most final-year dissertation. You can take undergraduates who were available for up to date+44 information(0)115 951 5559on our courses work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based advantage of our excellent global on the median of those in full-time paid and entry requirements, links by choosing to spend a year at employment within the UK. see nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudynottingham.ac.uk/enquire a North American university during the third year of a four-year course. AmCanNotts There is also the option to study the US from a different perspective at @AmCanNotts one of our partner universities in nottingham.ac.uk/american Create it Europe through the Erasmus scheme. 56 57 BA American and BA American Studies BA American Studies BA American Studies Canadian Literature, and History and Latin American and English Our degrees cover the immense intellectual History and Culture | Studies range of American and with International Study Canadian literature, culture, history and politics.
Single honours Joint honours Joint honours Joint honours You might also like UCAS: T700 | T704 UCAS: TV71 UCAS: TR7K UCAS: QT37 Arts and Humanities BA courses with Foundation Year 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 or 4 years full-time, dependent 4 years full-time 3 or 4 years full-time, dependent (page 54) on study abroad option on study abroad option ABB ABB Business, Law and Social Sciences ABB; including history, preferably ABB; including English Foundation Certificate 32 32 at grade A 32; 5 in English at Higher Level (page 55) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 32; 5 in history at Higher Level BA Film and Television Studies and 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus University Park Campus 7.0 (6.0 in each element) American Studies American and Canadian Studies and Canadian American Studies and Canadian American University Park Campus (page 67) 33 on T700 | 25 on T704 5 University Park Campus 20 BA Liberal Arts Students on T704 spend their Third year spent in Latin America 25 (page 78) third year at an American or If transferring on to a four-year Canadian university If transferring on to a four-year This programme provides you with course, third year spent at an BA Politics and American Studies course, third year spent at an a unique opportunity to study the American or Canadian university (page 193) Study the literature, history, politics, American or Canadian university Americas in a comparative and music, visual arts and popular This course combines the study of hemispheric perspective. You’ll culture (notably film and television) Combining modules in American English and American literatures also study the Spanish language of the United States and Canada. history and global history, this and cultures. You will examine to degree level and combine your The analytical and research skills course enables you to gain a a broad range of prose, poetry language learning with modules you develop will help you gain deeper understanding of society’s and drama from the medieval on the history, culture, politics, in-depth knowledge of major development across a broad period to the present, including literature and film of the US, literary theories, political ideas and chronological and geographical the development of the novel in Canada and Latin America. historical debates as they relate to range. You will study large spans of England and America. Authors you the North American context. national and continental histories The depth and breadth of the course may study include Conrad, Joyce as well as examine key historical enables you to study particular and Woolf in England, and Twain, You will also gain additional themes and developments across themes within both departments, Faulkner and Morrison in America. research, written and oral both departments, such as war, for example, patterns of empire, communication and presentation You will have the opportunity to revolution, political protest political protest, revolution and skills. You may choose to study take optional modules in specialist and international power. nationalism, and slavery and its abroad for a year (T704), benefiting areas, such as African-American abolition, as well as developments in from the breadth of academic In history, you will have an literature, English language in a visual culture, theatre and cinema. options available in the United opportunity to specialise in global and digital age, ethnic and You will also have the opportunity States or Canada and experiencing historical topics and periods immigrant writing, American and to specialise in topics that interest the culture and society first-hand. that interest you the most. This British theatre, and to explore the you the most, and to explore may include the slave trade, the development of transatlantic and connections between different parts American Civil War, the Crusades, postcolonial literary cultures. You of the Americas through the study of 19th-century Japan, the Cold can also choose from modules foreign policy, migration and cultural War or civil rights. In American in American history, politics and exchange. We welcome applications studies, you can also choose from popular culture to deepen your from all students, whether you have modules in American culture, understanding of how literature experience studying Spanish or no literature and media to deepen your has shaped society and vice versa. prior knowledge of a language. understanding of the interaction At the beginning of year two you between key historical, social and You will spend year three abroad in may apply to transfer to a four-year cultural developments. Spanish America, either studying degree course with a year spent in a higher education institution, At the beginning of year two you at a North American university, undertaking voluntary work, or may apply to transfer to a four-year depending on the availability working as an assistant in a school. degree course with a year spent of places and your academic Your international experience at a North American university, performance. will show employers that you are depending on the availability adaptable and independent. of places and your academic performance.
58 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 59 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/american nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/american BA Ancient History BA Archaeology BSc Archaeology
Classics and Archaeology Single honours Single honours Single honours UCAS: V110 UCAS: V400 UCAS: V401
3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time AAB-ABB; including no more ABB-BBB ABB-BBB; including a science than one fine art or performance subject 32-30 subject Classics and Archaeology Classics Classics and Archaeology Classics 32-30 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 34-32 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus 25 University Park Campus 8 Opportunities at various 30 destinations in second year Opportunities at various Opportunities at various destinations in second year At a glance Optional Humanities Work Overview Career prospects destinations in second year Placement module Optional Humanities Work Study diverse aspects of the Archaeology studies the material Our degrees prepare you for a wide remains of the human past, range of careers. You will develop Optional Humanities Work Placement module past, from prehistoric cultures, This course aims to introduce you from the earliest prehistoric skills attractive to a diverse range Placement module to ancient Greece and Rome, to the discipline of archaeology and Archaeology bridges the sciences hunter-gatherers to the complex of employers, such as research and the medieval and modern Study the political, social, economic how archaeologists use material and the humanities. By taking the societies of the modern era. Classics and data analysis, critical thinking worlds and cultural history of ancient evidence to interpret the past. Our BSc pathway you will develop studies the worlds of ancient Greece and argument, written, verbal and Greece and Rome. This course does course is flexible; after gaining a your knowledge of the scientific Join a vibrant academic and Rome, through their history, visual communication, practical not merely handle facts and events, foundation knowledge of the subject techniques that archaeologists community with innovative literature, art and archaeology, and hands-on learning, and working but explores what lies behind them during year one and deciding which use to study ancient societies, student-focused teaching and exploring two rich cultures that independently and in a team. and makes them significant and aspects of archaeology excite you and will learn to integrate learning, led by academic provided the foundations of Western exciting: progress and decline, the most, you can follow these scientific approaches with human staff who are internationally society. Studying the past opens up Modules studied in year two labour and leisure, revolution and interests through your module perspectives on the past. recognised experts unlimited opportunities to discover promote your employability, showing that you can tackle reconciliation, war, exploitation choices in years two and three fascinating cultures and explore the You will be involved in fascinating Gain valuable work experience a real-world professional and resistance. No previous and your dissertation. making of the modern world. You investigations using a range of in our on-campus museum, project researching a classical knowledge is required and, except can study ancient history, classics or Our staff are leading experts scientific approaches, from archaeological laboratories, or archaeological topic and in designated language modules, archaeology as stand-alone subjects in their fields including human identifying and measuring bones schools outreach programme communicating it innovatively to all texts are read in translation. or as joint honours degrees with evolution, Mediterranean prehistory, from different sites to handling or the Digital Humanities a non-academic audience. You other subjects. Year one introduces you to the Roman and medieval archaeology, and identifying ancient glass. Centre can also choose to undertake a history and culture of Greece and underwater archaeology, and You can study diverse time professional placement in a local Rome, with modules on ancient archaeological science. We offer a periods and cultures, ranging How you will study business, heritage or cultural This information has been history, literature and art. You also wide range of outstanding facilities from human evolution to the published approximately two years Teaching is delivered through a organisation. combination of lectures, seminars, have the option of taking Greek to aid your studies, including worlds of ancient Greece and in advance of the academic year to or Latin at beginners’ or advanced which it applies. Before making an tutorials and workshops. In classics, Recent graduates have entered dedicated laboratories, the Rome or medieval Europe. a variety of exciting careers, level, or studying Greek and Roman on-campus museum, and the application, it is important that you you have the option to study Latin You will have access to our read the prospectus information on including heritage consultancy, mythology and subsidiary subjects. Digital Humanities Centre. or ancient Greek from beginners outstanding facilities, including page 222 and check the website for museum collections and education, to advanced levels. Archaeology Year two involves detailed By the end of this course you will our state-of-the-art archaeology the most up to date information on archaeological fieldwork, teaching, combines humanities and scientific investigation of ancient sources have gained an understanding of laboratories (for osteoarchaeology, our courses and entry requirements publishing, research, law and approaches to studying the past, and modern scholarship and a range archaeological theory, professional archaeobotany, ancient materials, as changes may have occurred: finance. nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy with laboratory sessions and of optional modules, including a practice and a broad view of human and stable isotope analysis), the hands-on, practical fieldwork in 93.2% of undergraduates from research project in a non-essay culture from our earliest evolution to on-campus museum, and the surveying and excavation. the school secured work or format of your choosing. the modern era. Digital Humanities Centre. We also +44 (0)115 951 5559 further study within six months of have strong research and teaching You will take part in field trips In year three you develop your The practical and professional graduation. The average starting collaborations with the British nottingham.ac.uk/enquire to places such as the British interests further with a dissertation archaeology modules lead into salary was £20,205 with the highest Geological Survey. Museum, or important sites such and advanced optional modules, fieldwork, usually undertaken being £38,000.* UoNHumanities as Hadrian’s Wall and Lincoln including a choice of a year-long during the summer break. The practical and professional Cathedral. The University has an * Known destinations of full-time home Special Subject module taught archaeology modules lead into undergraduates who were available for @UoNArch @UoNClassics on-campus museum for object in seminars. fieldwork, usually undertaken handling sessions and volunteering work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based nottingham.ac.uk/ on the median of those in full-time paid during the summer break. classicsandarchaeology opportunities. employment within the UK.
60 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 61 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/classicsandarchaeology 62 Classics and Archaeology UCAS: UCAS: Single honours seminars. Special Subject module taught in including achoice ofayear-long and advanced optional modules, own interests through adissertation In year three, you develop your or optional subject modules. a non-essay format ofyour choosing, popular culture, aresearch project in how theclassical world influences and modernscholarship, studying investigation ofancientsources of modules, including detailed Year twoinvolves awidechoice subjects. mythology andsubsidiary or studying Greek andRoman at beginners’ oradvanced level, option oftakingGreek orLatin You and art. history also have the with modules onancientliterature, civilisations ofGreece andRome, Year oneintroduces you to the years. Greek orLatinisoptional inall in translation. Thestudy ofancient language modules, alltexts are read required and,except indesignated Latin orclassical civilisation is life. No priorknowledge ofGreek, culture, thought, religion andsocial andvisualand social structures, art Rome. You can also study political society ofclassical Greece and Examine theliterature, culture and BA Classical Civilisation nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/classicsandarchaeology For moredetailed coursecontent, includingmodules, visit destinations in second year second in destinations O U Placement module Placement O subject performance or art fine one than 25 7 3 A 3 y .0 (6.0 in each element) element) each in .0 (6.0 4-32 niversity Park Campus niversity AB-ABB; including no more more no including AB-ABB; pportunities at various at various pportunities ptional Humanities Work Q820 ears full-time ears UCAS: UCAS: Single honours modules. optionalcan also choose further Special Subject module. You ortakedissertation ayear-long studying both languages, write a In year three you may continue and society. on ancientliterature, history art, wide rangeofoptional modules your course by choosing from a in year two, you can personalise to you. Developing thisexperience languages atalevel appropriate modules, whilestudying ancient and Rome through core survey to theclassical cultures ofGreece In year oneyou willbeintroduced those withpriorknowledge. ancient Greek orLatin,aswell as chance to previously study either languages but have not hadthe students whoenjoy learning We welcome applications from history. the ancientworld, culture its and your language skillsto thinkabout of theiroriginalform, you willuse texts inthecomplexity andrichness Apuleius, andengaging withthese from Homerto Lucian, Horace to achievements inWestern literature, well asreading some ofthegreatest language to anadvanced level. As Study both Greek andLatin BA Classics
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65 Classics and Archaeology BA Film and BA International Media BA Film and Television Television Studies and Communications Studies and American Studies Studies Culture, Film and Single honours Single honours Joint honours Media UCAS: W630 UCAS: P900 UCAS: TW76 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time ABB; or DDM at BTEC ABB; or DDM at BTEC ABB; or DDM at BTEC
Culture, Film and Media Film Culture, 32 32 32 and Media Film Culture, 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus 30 30 12 Opportunities at China or Opportunities at China or O pportunities at China or Malaysia Campus and other Malaysia Campus and other Malaysia Campus and other At a glance Overview Core modules include weekly destinations, including continental destinations, including continental destinations, including continental workshops where learning occurs Europe and North America, in Europe and North America, in Europe and North America, in We offer two major degree strands: Join the only UK university through group work and discussion. second year second year second year one in film and television studies, with internship opportunities You will explore the history, theory and one in international media in Hollywood and London, with and practice of film, television and This course interrogates cinema This modular programme is carefully This joint honours course combines and communications studies. Our 20th Century Fox Studios, the communications media, along with and television as art forms and as designed to enable you to reflect film and television studies film and television studies courses Art Directors Guild, Red Bee the political, social, economic and industries, locating them within critically on the various forms of elements with American studies explore the places and roles of Media and more cultural contexts within which media specific historical and social communication that shape everyday to develop your understanding of film, television and new media in production and consumption occur. contexts. You will explore screen life, from text messages and the literature, history and culture Network with industry everyday life, both as industries and media texts, producers and emails to television programmes, of the United States and Canada. professionals and get involved cultural practices. These courses audiences and also gain a solid newspaper journalism and film. As the programme progresses, you in professional creative work encourage you to analyse film, Career prospects grounding in film and television will be encouraged to specialise in through our Creative Student television and other screen media Our courses train you in media history, aesthetics and reception. You will study the theory and literature, history and culture or in a Network within contexts of production, and communication, industry history of communications in a particular area such as race, gender research, critical analysis and media As a graduate, you will have global context, developing a strong Take your studies abroad exhibition and reception. You also or the post-1945 era. completed an independent research sense of the political, economic, with our global syllabus and gain expertise in social and cultural literacy. Many courses include core dissertation and will have an social and cultural factors that You will acquire in-depth knowledge exciting opportunities to study context, textual analysis and language components, which are in-depth knowledge of specific shape the way we understand, of specific areas of film and internationally across any of empirical research. attractive to potential employers. areas of film and television studies, or misunderstand, each other on television studies, including four continents Graduates gain valuable training Our international media and for research careers in film and including production, circulation an international stage today. production, circulation and cultural communications studies degrees media and for professional work and cultural reception. You will have reception. Your independent In addition, you will study a explore the complex world of in media industries such as film, a critical understanding of screen research dissertation will provide European or Asian language from This information has been communications, media and culture television, radio, digital media, media and creative industries, you with transferable skills in beginners’ level to A level standard published approximately two years through study of the different journalism, publishing, advertising preparing you for a diverse range research and writing, critical or continue with a language you in advance of the academic year to forms of visual and linguistic and marketing. Our graduates have of careers. thinking, media literacy, and the have already studied (French, which it applies. Before making an communication, new technologies, also moved into fields including abilities to communicate effectively application, it is important that you You will acquire a wide range German or Spanish). There is an politics, popular and high culture, business, political communications and construct reasoned arguments. read the prospectus information on of transferable skills in research opportunity to spend part of year and news media. You will achieve an and public relations, as well as page 222 and check the website for and writing, critical thinking, two abroad. advanced understanding in theories postgraduate study. the most up to date information on media literacy, and the abilities to our courses and entry requirements of mass media, communication By the end of the course, you 94.2% of undergraduates from communicate effectively and to as changes may have occurred: and culture, combined with strong will have developed a rounded the school secured work or construct reasoned arguments. nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy emphasis on language proficiency. understanding of the centrality of further study within six months of media and communications in an graduation. The average starting How you will study increasingly global world. +44 (0)115 951 5559 salary was £21,336 with the highest The department has varied and being £31,000.* nottingham.ac.uk/enquire innovative teaching provision, with modules combining a range of * Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were available for UoNCFM learning formats including lectures, work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based seminars, screenings, tutorials and on the median of those in full-time paid @UoN_CFM practical work. employment within the UK. The Departments of Culture, Film and Media nottingham.ac.uk/cfm and History of Art are joining together. This creates a richer curriculum, offering wider opportunities to study global visual cultures. 66 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 67 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/cfm BA International Media and Communications Studies and French | German | Portuguese | Spanish English English Joint honours You might also like UCAS: RP19 | RP29 | RP5X | RP4X Arts and Humanities BA courses with Foundation Year 4 years full-time (page 54) ABB; or DDM at BTEC Business, Law and Social Sciences Foundation Certificate
Culture, Film and Media Film Culture, 32 (page 55) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) BA American and Canadian University Park Campus I really enjoyed my work Literature, History and Culture with Robin Hood Media, I would (page 58) “ 25 definitely recommend the BA Liberal Arts experience of interning to Third year spent abroad and other opportunities at China or (page 78) anyone who wants to work in the media industry. Malaysia Campus Courses in modern languages Overview There is also the option to study At a glance (page 80) at one of our partner universities Alex Trimble, ” Explore various areas of English, Study the culture, language and BA Film and Television Studies through various study abroad Undertake bespoke work including literature from the Anglo- literature of a specific region schemes, including our campuses placements in creative Saxon and medieval periods to alongside theories and histories Related overseas courses in China and Malaysia. industries, marketing, the present day, English language of media and communications in China Campus publishing, archives or from its origins to contemporary a global context. All our language (page 198) healthcare communication and applied contexts, drama and Career prospects combinations are available from Malaysia Campus I chose to come to Nottingham performance, and creative writing. English graduates go into a wide Take your studies abroad in beginners’ level or post-A level. (page 200) “because I attended the summer Whether you have studied English range of careers due to the skills one of 11 different countries school here in year 12 and couldn’t language or literature, or both, you they develop through their degree. as part of your course These flexible programmes offer see myself studying anywhere you the chance to tailor your course can develop your own combination else. I loved the city and the We have a varied range of Study in a UNESCO City to the topics that interest you the of interests as you progress. beautiful green campus, and I placement and volunteering of Literature with a vibrant most. You will spend the third year knew this was the university The range of options increases opportunities, which allow you to creative scene for drama of your course abroad in a country for me. year on year so that you can begin explore a potential career, develop and original writing appropriate to your chosen language, to specialise in particular areas. your skills and get involved in the where you will develop your fluency Ike Denloye,” A number of extracurricular local community. We currently and confidence in preparation for BA International Media and Communications Studies opportunities are available, such as work with organisations across your final year of study. literacy volunteering in schools, work Nottinghamshire, including schools, On completion of your course you placements and peer mentoring. publishing houses, museums, will have reached a high level of marketing companies, creative writing collectives, theatres, expertise in your chosen language How you will study This information has been libraries, and charities. and the cultures and societies where You will take a combination of published approximately two years it is spoken. Your time abroad will in advance of the academic year to modules, focusing on two or more Recent graduates: Ellie Ball – prove to employers that you are which it applies. Before making an areas of English, depending on your museum creative learning officer, adaptable and independent. application, it is important that you course. Your final year offers a wide Nottingham Lakeside Arts; Peter read the prospectus information on choice of options inspired by the Cary – assistant editor, Palgrave page 222 and check the website for research interests of the staff who MacMillan; Rose Fox – PR account the most up to date information on teach them. You will learn through executive, Edelman; Olivia French – our courses and entry requirements seminars, lectures, workshops and trade marketing executive, as changes may have occurred: group tutorials, with academic staff Harper Collins. nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy who have expertise at the cutting edge of the discipline, accompanied 92.2% of undergraduates from +44 (0)115 951 5559 by resources and activities in our the school secured work or further study within six months of virtual learning environment. nottingham.ac.uk/enquire graduation. The average starting Staff offer one-to-one feedback salary was £19,061 with the highest UoNEnglish sessions about your work and being £28,000.* progress, as an integral part of * Known destinations of full-time home @UoNEnglish your studies. The school is undergraduates who were available for committed to helping you work work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid nottingham.ac.uk/english to the best of your ability. employment within the UK. 68 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 69 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/cfm BA English BA English Language BA English with BA Classics and English BA English and History and Literature Creative Writing English English Single honours Single honours Single honours Joint honours Joint honours You might also like UCAS: Q300 UCAS: Q392 UCAS: Q3W8 UCAS: QQ38 UCAS: QV31 Arts and Humanities BA courses with Foundation Year 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 54) AAA-AAB; including A in AAA-AAB; including A in AAA-AAB; including A in AAB-ABB; including A in English AAA-AAB; including A in English BA American Studies and English English literature or language (or English literature or language (or English literature or language (or and history. Plus a GCSE at 7 (A) (page 59) 34-32; 6 in English at Higher Level combined). Plus a GCSE at 7 (A) combined). Plus a GCSE at 7 (A) combined). Plus a GCSE at 7 (A) or above, in English BA English and French | German | or above, in English or above, in English or above, in English 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 36-34; 6 in English and history at Hispanic Studies 36-34; 6 in English at Higher Level 36-34; 6 in English at Higher Level 36-34; 6 in English at Higher Level University Park Campus Higher Level (page 84) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 8 7.0 (6.0 in each element) BA English and Philosophy (page 93) University Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus Opportunities at China or University Park Campus Malaysia Campus and other BA History of Art and English 122 50 32 16 destinations in second year (page 77) Opportunities at China or Opportunities at China or Opportunities at China or O pportunities at China or BA Liberal Arts Malaysia Campus and other Malaysia Campus and other Malaysia Campus and other Combine the study of the Malaysia Campus and other (page 78) destinations in second year destinations in second year destinations in second year literature, society, art and culture destinations in second year of classical Greece and Rome with Breadth of opportunity and depth Gain a thorough understanding On this course, you will devote the opportunity to study English This course combines the study Related overseas courses of engagement are the defining of the historical range of English two-thirds of your time to English language, literature and drama of history with the opportunity to China Campus features of English at Nottingham. literature and the development of and one-third to creative writing. from Old English to the present day. study the English language and (page 198) Our course is one of the widest the language. You will consider the The two strands are strongly No previous knowledge of ancient its literature and drama, from Old Malaysia Campus ranging in the country, and uses of English in context, and the connected. The English strand of the languages is required and the study English to the present day, while (page 200) introduces you to the variety of themes, principles, techniques and course is wide-ranging, including of Greek or Latin is not compulsory. also developing the skills required disciplines within English. These significance of literary works. literature, language and drama, However, it is possible to study for the writing and debating of include prose, poetry and drama while the creative writing element one of these languages, whether history. This course will build on areas in from the medieval period to the is designed to develop your writing at advanced or beginners’ level, literature and language that you Year one will familiarise you with modern day, and aspects of English skills, and your insight into the as part of the course. language from the beginnings may already be familiar with, while process of writing. Your developing the practices of working at degree of English to contemporary and developing your understanding of knowledge and understanding On completion of your course you level in both subjects. Years two and applied aspects of linguistics. new topics. This will allow you to of the various aspects of English will have developed transferable three allow you to gain a deeper You can also take selected creative develop a deeper understanding of will inform your creative writing skills including independent critical understanding of the two disciplines writing modules throughout the the issues and critical approaches practice, and vice versa. thinking and communication, and while allowing you to specialise in degree. across the areas of literature and will have learned how to construct the areas that interest you the most. language. During the course, you will a logical argument and organise By the end of your course you will During the course, you will have the have contact with a variety of and manage your own work and As a graduate, you will have have a broad knowledge of a range opportunity to tailor your studies to creative writing professionals development. suit your aptitude and passion for developed vital skills which are and practitioners, for example, of areas in English and history. particular topics. highly sought after by employers. writers, editors, agents, publishers, If you have chosen to study Latin or Your transferable skills will include These include creative thinking, producers, dramaturges and Greek, you will also have enhanced effective communication, the ability As a graduate, you will have critical analysis and personal insight, directors, who discuss their work your cross-cultural language skills, to develop and sustain a reasoned developed a range of vital skills. the ability to develop and sustain and share professional expertise. as well as engaging with classical argument, and analytical and These include creative thinking, a reasoned argument, initiative, texts in the complexity and richness presentation skills that will prepare English at Nottingham offers critical analysis and personal insight, leadership skills, time management, of their original form. you for a wide range of careers. “an extensive range of modules. the ability to develop and sustain and communication skills. The staff are engaging and a reasoned argument, initiative, motivational which encourages leadership, performance, time learning and sets you up to management, and communication access a wide range of career skills. opportunities. Rhiannon Morris,” BA English
70 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 71 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/english nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/english BA History BA History and Politics
History History History Single honours Joint honours You might also like UCAS: V100 UCAS: VL12 Arts and Humanities BA courses with Foundation Year 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 54) BA American Studies and History A AA/AAB; including history, AAA; including history, preferably preferably at grade A at grade A (page 58) Business, Law and Social Sciences 36; 6 in history at Higher Level 36; 6 in history at Higher Level Foundation Certificate 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) (page 55) University Park Campus University Park Campus BA English and History 153 30 (page 71) BA History and East European Opportunities at China Campus Opportunities at China Campus At a glance Overview The pinnacle of your achievement and other destinations in and other destinations in Cultural Studies will be a research-based second year second year (page 85) Studying history offers you limitless Study an exceptionally large dissertation, which will give you BA History and French | German | scope for exploration and discovery. range of modules covering the the opportunity to make a genuine Our single honours degree allows This degree is aimed at students Hispanic Studies | Russian You will investigate the causes and 6th century CE to the present, contribution to historical knowledge. you to study periods from 500CE who are particularly interested in (page 85) significance of events and societies including many diverse Many of our undergraduate to the present, from countries modern history and contemporary in the past, providing a lens through BA Liberal Arts countries and regions of dissertations have won prestigious and regions around the world. It political issues. Through a wide which you can appreciate the (page 78) the world national prizes. is carefully structured to help you range of history modules you will uniqueness of the past and its develop the skills to research, write develop the skills to use primary BA Modern European Studies 98% of our submitted research relation to our own world. As a and debate history. Throughout sources and to research, write (page 86) publications were evaluated result, you will gain a deeper insight Career prospects your degree, you will build on these and debate history. In politics, you as worthy of international into our own identities as individuals Studying history at the University skills as you analyse various bodies will learn to compare and contrast recognition in terms of and members of society, and will be of Nottingham can provide you with of material and work with primary different political institutions, ‘originality, significance able to see how and why we have a firm foundation for your future sources to gain an understanding systems and behaviours, in order The Department of History and rigour’* become who we are. career. History students are valued of historical themes, processes to gain a thorough understanding “provides a brilliant balance Our innovative teaching will by employers and our graduates and events. of the history of political ideas. between social and academic pursuits. I highly encourage help you make the transition How you will study are successful in gaining positions across a diverse range of sectors. In year one, the emphasis is on After an introduction to these anyone to take part in the from school to university-level You will train in important Some of the most popular of these reflecting on the nature of history as disciplines in year one, the core volunteering in schools project, study and develop a range of historiographical skills such as are journalism and publishing, a discipline and developing the skills element in year two is typically which helped me decide what job intellectual and practical skills logical thinking and forensic law, business and finance, required for the researching, writing provided by the compulsory module I wanted to do and was also an historical analysis. This will enable * Research Excellence Framework, 2014. national and local government, and debating of history. You will also History and Politics: A Problem unforgettable experience. you to evaluate historical material This information has been non-governmental organisations take survey modules on European or Solution?, which is specifically within an analytical and conceptual Ciaran Grant, ” published approximately two years (both national and international), history from the early medieval designed to ensure the intellectual framework, and use the resulting BA History in advance of the academic year to administration, teaching, library period to the present. coherence of this degree. This evidence to produce a persuasive, which it applies. Before making an and museum work, and module sits alongside other more application, it is important that you coherent argument. Year two introduces optional research-based careers. specific optional modules, covering read the prospectus information on modules organised by period and You will learn through lectures, an extremely wide chronological page 222 and check the website for 93.2% of undergraduates from region. Usually, the core module the most up to date information on seminars and tutorials. Our and geographical range. the school secured work or is The Contemporary World our courses and entry requirements department has a strong further study within six months of since 1945. In year three you will write a as changes may have occurred: commitment to student-centred graduation. The average starting dissertation on a topic of your nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy active learning, and will encourage In year three you will take a Special salary was £20,205 with the highest choice in either history or politics. you to engage with a wide variety of Subject module, which focuses on a being £38,000.* primary sources, from manuscripts specialised area of history and tests +44 (0)115 951 5559 to film. The course is designed * Known destinations of full-time home your analysis of primary sources. undergraduates who were available for nottingham.ac.uk/enquire to inform and challenge your work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based These skills are further developed understanding of the past and the on the median of those in full-time paid in a dissertation. employment within the UK. UoNHumanities present, exploring historical topics from many different angles. @UoNHumanities
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72 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 73 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/history BA Ancient History BA Archaeology BA History and BA History with and History and History History of Art Contemporary Chinese Studies History History Joint honours Joint honours Joint honours Major/minor honours UCAS: V117 UCAS: VV14 UCAS: VV31 UCAS: V1T1
3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time AAB; including history, preferably ABB; including history, preferably AAB; including history, preferably ABB; including history, preferably at grade A at grade A at grade A at grade A
34; 6 in history at Higher Level 32; 6 in history at Higher Level 34; 6 in history at Higher Level 32; 6 in history at Higher Level 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus 20 2 4 8 Opportunities at China Campus Opportunities at China Campus Opportunities at China Campus Opportunities at China Campus and other destinations in and other destinations in and other destinations in and other destinations in second year second year second year second year
Combining modules in history and This course is aimed at students This degree will teach you to think This course combines a broad ancient history, this course enables who want to explore the past from critically about art and the past. In history degree with an in-depth you to take a wider view of how different angles. In year one you will history, you will explore aspects of study of contemporary China, societies develop. You will study take introductory modules on the the past from 500CE to the present, one of the world’s most rapidly the ancient, medieval and modern general principles and methods of examining a range of countries changing countries. Most students worlds, learn to think critically the discipline in both archaeology and regions around the world. In will devote three-quarters of their about these periods individually and history. In history, you will history of art, you will think about time to history and the rest to and collectively, and compare a begin with a general outline of the meaning of art and its place in Chinese studies. In history, you range of societies and cultures. European and world history, while society from the Renaissance to the will develop the skills to think in archaeology you will study Britain present day. critically about the use of sources, In ancient history, you will gain from prehistory to the early modern to construct persuasive arguments, an integrated introduction to the period. In year one you will reflect on the and to challenge established history and culture of Greece and nature of historical study, while historiography. In contemporary Rome, and will have the option to In year two you will take a more building a broad understanding of Chinese studies, you will have the study Latin or Greek. The history advanced module in archaeological the past. You will also be introduced option to learn Mandarin to degree strand of your course will help you theory and practice as well as to key issues and methods relating level, and to spend a semester at develop perspectives and skills optional specialised modules to the study of history of art and the our campus in China. in historical enquiry and critical covering the study of the human interpretation of artworks. analysis. Both strands will explore past from the Palaeolithic to the In year three, you can work on a common themes, such as politics, early modern era, in Britain, Europe, You will develop your skills in years history Special Subject module empire, gender, slavery, warfare, the Mediterranean and beyond. two and three, with increasing and a dissertation. In addition, you religion, art and science, and you In history you will be able to select emphasis on primary sources and will also take a number of optional will learn how to connect ancient, from a wide range of modules, historiography. In history of art, you modules in Chinese studies. medieval and modern approaches covering topics from the Anglo- will extend your subject knowledge to these topics. Saxons through to the late 20th by choosing from optional modules century. covering the early modern, modern, As the course progresses, you and contemporary periods. will gain a deep understanding of In year three you will have the different periods of history through option of writing a dissertation in In year three, you will have the a choice of optional modules, either archaeology or history, as option of writing a dissertation and undertake detailed studies well as a further choice of optional in history of art, allowing you to of primary source material. In modules in both subject areas. As explore an independent topic History at Nottingham emphasises year three you will be allowed to part of your degree you will be in depth. student-centred learning and face-to- face study with international experts specialise in history or ancient actively engaged in fieldwork and and award-winning lecturers. history, in particular when writing in archaeological research in the your dissertation. UK and abroad.
74 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 75 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/history nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/history BA History of Art BA History of Art and English History
of Art Single honours Joint honours You might also like UCAS: V350 UCAS: QV33 Arts and Humanities BA courses History of Art History of Art with Foundation Year 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 54) ABB; including no more than AAB; usually including A in English BA Archaeology and History of Art two A levels from art and design, (page 64) 34; 6 in English at Higher Level design and technology, drama and BA History and History of Art theatre studies, film studies, fine 7.0 (6.0 in each element) (page 74) art, photography and textiles University Park Campus BA Liberal Arts 34 4 (page 78) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) Opportunities through Universitas University Park Campus 21 in second or third year At a glance Overview Our optional Humanities Work 40 Optional Humanities Work Placement module, also in year History of art combines visual and Placement Module Learn with staff who curate two, gives you the opportunity Opportunities through Universitas exhibitions at national historical studies, providing you 21 in third year to develop valuable experience This wide-ranging and varied institutions, including Tate with the critical tools to see and through a placement with a local Optional Humanities Work course combines the study of visual Britain, the National Museum understand the world differently. arts organisation. Placement module arts in Europe and America with of Wales and the National You will study works of art and the opportunity to study English Portrait Gallery objects of visual culture within a variety of historical, political and Career prospects This flexible course covers language, literature and drama from In recent years, our students geographical contexts and explore As a history of art graduate, you wide-ranging aspects of the visual Old English to the present day. have undertaken placements will have developed an impressive arts, including painting, sculpture, how and why objects were made, By studying these two subjects at a range of local galleries portfolio of transferable and architecture, the graphic arts, what they might mean and how they alongside one another you will and cultural organisations subject-specific skills, giving you photography and other visual have been understood. Through explore how visual and textual a diverse range of career options. media, as well as museum history 97% of our research a close study of visual artefacts material interact across a range of Our graduates pursue careers in and the relationship between high was judged as being of you will address broader questions historical periods, enriching your professions such as advertising, art and visual culture. international quality in terms about identity, culture and society, understanding of both art and branding and communications, of ‘originality, significance both past and present. You will cover topics from the literature. journalism, law, marketing, public and rigour’* Renaissance to the present day, History of art was the perfect relations, publishing and teaching. Modules in year one will introduce How you will study allowing you to tailor your studies course for me. The department * Research Excellence Framework, 2014. More subject-specific fields are you to the debates and methods “ You will be taught by an expert to your own interests. Year one trains you very well in visual and also open to you, such as academic that have shaped the history of team of academic staff, some of will introduce you to the debates critical analysis. research, arts administration, art. In English, you have a choice whom are themselves experienced and methods that have shaped the This information has been conservation, curating, heritage of three core modules from the Thomas Lewis, ” curators, about engaging with a history of art. Year two is focused published approximately two years management, and museum areas of English language and BA History of Art broad range of historical, theoretical on the International Study module, in advance of the academic year to education. applied linguistics, modern English which it applies. Before making an and critical approaches to a wide which includes a trip to a European literature, medieval studies, and application, it is important that you variety of visual and material Recent graduates: Nicola Sim city, such as Berlin, Paris or Rome. drama and performance. read the prospectus information on objects. You will learn through – curator, Public Programmes, In year three, you will have the The Departments of History of Art, and Culture, Film and Media are joining page 222 and check the website for lectures, seminars, skills workshops, Whitechapel Gallery; Henrietta opportunity to write a dissertation In year two, you will extend your the most up to date information on together. This creates a richer curriculum, field trips, self-directed study and Ward – curatorial trainee, The under the supervision of a member offering wider opportunities to study global our courses and entry requirements knowledge of each subject by one-to-one tutorials. of academic staff, allowing you visual cultures. as changes may have occurred: National Gallery; Charlotte Wood choosing optional modules to suit – senior marketing manager, to explore an independent topic your interests. nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy Field trips to local and national Art Fund London. in depth. institutions are integrated into the Year three gives you the opportunity course to give you a hands-on Throughout the course, you will +44 (0)115 951 5559 93.2% of undergraduates from to write a dissertation in history learning experience. Single the school secured work or choose from a wide range of of art or English, allowing you nottingham.ac.uk/enquire honours students also take part further study within six months of specialist modules to develop to explore a topic of particular in an international study trip to a graduation. The average starting your subject knowledge. personal interest in depth. You will University of Nottingham European city, such as Berlin, salary was £20,205 with the highest also choose from a wide range of Art History Paris or Rome in year two. being £38,000.* optional modules, specialising in @NottsArtHistory * Known destinations of full-time home key areas of each subject. nottingham.ac.uk/ undergraduates who were available for historyofart work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. 76 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 77 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/historyofart BA Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
Single honours Subject areas Liberal Arts UCAS: Y002 available for Liberal Arts BA Liberal Arts 3 years full-time American Studies AAA^ Archaeology 36/32^^ English Language 7.0 (6.0 in each element) English Literature University Park Campus Film and Television Studies 20 Geography O pportunities at various History destinations in second or third year History of Art At a glance Overview In addition to the core teaching, you will choose from a wide range ^ For the English subject area, A or A* International Media and This is an exciting degree for in A level English, or equivalent. For the Study on a programme of subject areas from around the Communications ambitious students interested mathematics subject area, A or A* in A tailored to your interests and University, enabling you to tailor level maths, or equivalent. For the music in acquiring a comprehensive Mathematics examine a range of methods your degree to your intellectual subject area, A or B in A level music or music education, while developing technology, or equivalent. Modern Languages and and approaches across the interests and career aspirations. skills valued across a range of ^^ For the English subject area, 6 in English Cultures humanities and social sciences at Higher Level. For the mathematics subject sectors. Offering depth and area, 6 in maths at Higher Level. For the Music Develop critical and creative breadth of study across multiple Career prospects music subject area, 5 in music at Higher Philosophy ways of thinking within our disciplines, it focuses on enhancing As a liberal arts graduate you will be Level. core liberal arts modules and well prepared to engage with global Politics your employability in a global Our liberal arts degree combines pursue study options in our challenges across multiple sectors. context, aiming to prepare the modules from a range of disciplines. Psychology partner institutions in Asia, political, intellectual, and creative You will be able to think critically, In addition to studying the core Sociology Europe and North America solve complex problems, adapt to entrepreneurs of tomorrow. aspects of liberal arts, including change, communicate effectively, Graduate with a global degree the challenges of cross-disciplinary With a foundation of core modules, and cultivate a global outlook. and enhance your aspirations our liberal arts course allows you study from a global perspective, towards an exciting future the flexibility to construct a tailored Our Careers and Employability you can explore specialist areas career programme of complementary Service has a team dedicated for through a choice of subject areas. modules from a wide range of students within the Faculty of Arts. Typically, you will select two or arts, humanities and social science They will be on hand to offer you three subject areas which will allow disciplines. The cross-disciplinary specialist support and guidance you to develop existing knowledge as well as starting something new. This information has been nature of the course is further throughout your degree and for The combination of modules you published approximately two years enhanced by shared activities life after you graduate. in advance of the academic year to with natural sciences students. study in year one allows you to find 93.3% of undergraduates from the which it applies. Before making an out what each subject entails at application, it is important that you In addition you will have the Faculty of Arts secured work or university, gradually specialising as read the prospectus information on opportunity to learn a language, further study within six months of you progress through the course. page 222 and check the website for and to spend time overseas. graduation. The average starting the most up to date information on salary was £20,203 with the Owing to the global outlook of the our courses and entry requirements highest being £38,000.* course, you are strongly encouraged as changes may have occurred: How you will study to participate in one of the many nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy You will receive bespoke training study abroad opportunities offered in small groups, with a focus on As part of your course, you by the University of Nottingham. cross-cultural problem solving for will also have the opportunity These opportunities include +44 (0)115 951 5559 an interconnected world, putting to develop your global activities alongside our China core skills into practice and working communication skills and or Malaysia campuses and visits nottingham.ac.uk/enquire beyond the constraints of a cultural awareness through to other international partner single discipline. nottingham.ac.uk/go/ our Language Centre. universities, or if you choose a liberalarts modern languages subject area, a year abroad in a country or * Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were available for countries related to your chosen work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based language(s). on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. 78 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 79 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/liberalarts BA French Studies BA German BA Hispanic Studies
Modern Languages and Cultures Single honours Single honours Single honours UCAS: R120 UCAS: R220 UCAS: R410
4 years full-time 4 years full-time 4 years full-time Modern Languages Modern Languages ABB; including B in French ABB; including B in German for ABB; including B in Spanish for post-A level pathway* post-A level pathway* 32; 5 in French at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level 3 2; 5 in German at Higher 3 2; 5 in Spanish at Higher (B programme) Level or 6 at Standard Level (B Level or 6 at Standard Level (B programme) for post-IB pathway* programme) for post-IB pathway* 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus 20 15 20 At a glance Overview Language work is supported by Third year spent in France, the Self-Access Centre, with a French overseas territories or T hird year spent in Austria or T hird year spent abroad in Spain, Degrees in modern languages Study any one of our seven range of resources for independent Francophone Africa Germany Portugal or Latin America offer you exciting opportunities languages as a complete study. Modules are taught through to engage with the world and beginner, from GCSE or a combination of lectures and French at Nottingham encompasses * No foreign language qualification is * No foreign language qualification is intellectual challenges that will required for a beginners’ pathway. required for a beginners’ pathway. A level, and reach degree small-group seminars, developing the study of one of the world’s great transform your understanding of standard by the end of your intellectual abilities and cultures and linguistic traditions, Germany is a dynamic and Our degree in Hispanic studies your own and other cultures. At your course training you in a range of and engages with France’s history welcoming country with a vibrant reflects the cultural, historical and Nottingham you can study a wide and its changing place in the world. cultural life. It is also a key linguistic diversity of the Hispanic Immerse yourself in the transferable skills. range of languages in different global player both politically and and Lusophone worlds. Teaching life-changing opportunities French is an important world combinations, benefitting from our economically. Studying German encompasses the study of Spanish of a year abroad, supported Career prospects language, spoken by more than expertise in Chinese studies, French will help you develop high-level and Portuguese, along with the by our specialist team Modern language graduates 150 million people across all five and Francophone studies, German linguistic skills which are in demand literature, cinema, art, history and are well-equipped for careers in continents, and studying it can open 97% of our research studies, Russian and Slavonic from employers. In addition, you cultural history of Spain, Portugal, management and administration, up careers in European institutions was classed as being of studies, Spanish, Portuguese will explore the cultural wealth and Spanish America, Brazil and banking and business, the civil as well as many international international quality in terms and Latin American Studies history of Germany and Austria, Portuguese-speaking Africa. service and the Foreign Office, organisations and businesses. of ‘originality, significance and translation studies. which has been fundamental to public relations and journalism, This course is open to Spanish A and rigour’* As you progress through the the development of the Europe international agencies, teaching, level students as well as beginners. How you will study degree, you will work towards we know today. * Research Excellence Framework, 2014. translating, postgraduate training Students with an A level in Spanish You will develop a high level of specialist modules in the areas in law and accountancy as well as This course is open to A level also study Portuguese as part of practical ability in your chosen that interest you. Your year abroad further study. students of German as well as their Hispanic studies degree. language(s), whether you begin with experience will improve your This information has been beginners. Beginners and GCSE Most continue with Portuguese an A level, GCSE or as a complete Recent graduates: Charli Brewerton fluency and confidence, and will published approximately two years students follow an intensive German throughout, but it is possible to beginner. Language is just the start, – account manager, Banking and demonstrate your ability to adapt to in advance of the academic year to language course designed to take concentrate exclusively on Spanish which it applies. Before making an however: your linguistic skills will Financial Services, BMI Research; new situations. By the end of your them to degree level within four after year two. application, it is important that you open the doors to inspiring and James Cook – translator and reviser course, you will have developed a years, while post-A level students read the prospectus information on important cultures and societies, at the International Criminal Tribunal sophisticated command of French, take language classes at an Whether a beginner or an advanced page 222 and check the website for which you’ll discover by combining for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in which will enable you to work student, you will spend year three the most up to date information on advanced level. subjects such as literature, history, The Hague; Dominique Norman – comfortably in professional and our courses and entry requirements abroad in Spain, Portugal and/or Latin linguistics, film, media, society, as changes may have occurred: global mobility consultant, EY; Will social contexts. You will also have Year three is spent in Germany or America, either working, studying nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy politics and more. The depth of Unwin – football editor, ITV Sport acquired a broad knowledge of Austria, either working, studying or on a British Council teaching understanding that comes from and ITV News Online. the history, literature and culture or on a British Council teaching placement. In year four you will exploring living cultures in their of the French-speaking world. placement. As well as developing develop your language skills to 94.2% of undergraduates from +44 (0)115 951 5559 original languages is unique to a your language skills to a high level, degree level, and select specialist the school secured work or degree in modern languages. You your international experience options from a range of research- further study within six months of nottingham.ac.uk/enquire will graduate with skills, experience will show employers that you are based topics in the literature, culture graduation. The average starting and cultural awareness that will equip independent and adaptable. and history of Spain, Portugal and UoNCulturesLanguages salary was £21,336 with the highest andAreaStudies you to understand and influence a Latin America. complex interconnected world. being £31,000.* @CLASUoN * Known destinations of full-time home nottingham.ac.uk/ Much of our language teaching undergraduates who were available for modern-languages takes place in classes of no more work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid than 15 students. employment within the UK. 80 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 81 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/modernlanguages BA Russian Studies BA Modern Languages The Nottingham Confucius Institute promotes educational, economic and cultural links between the UK and China, and offers excellent extra-curricular support and resources for learning Mandarin.
Single honours Combined honours Language options UCAS: R700 UCAS: R900 The combinations available on this programme are indicated by an orange dot in the table below. 4 years full-time 4 years full-time Modern Languages Modern Languages Only one of your two languages ABB; including B in Russian for ABB; including at least one of may be taken at beginners’ level. post-A level pathway* French, German, Russian or If you intend to study post-A level Spanish 32; 5 in Russian at Higher Spanish in combination with another Level or 6 at Standard Level (B 3 2; 5 at Higher Level or 6 at post-A level language, you will take The number of different programme) for post-IB pathway* Standard Level (B programme) Hispanic studies, which includes in your post-IB language(s) “aspects of German history, 7.0 (6.0 in each element) the study of Portuguese for at culture, and language that you 7.0 (6.0 in each element) least one year. University Park Campus explore in the course is amazing and was definitely something that University Park Campus 12 made me choose Nottingham. 85 Third year spent in Russia Hannah Ridler, ” Third year spent abroad BA German * No foreign language qualification is BA Modern Languages – required for a beginners’ pathway. This course offers you the choose from: Russian is one of the world’s major opportunity to study two modern languages and is spoken by 280 foreign languages. You may choose million people. In the 21st century to continue with two post-A level or For an international student Russia has re-emerged as a powerful IB languages; or you may study one “like me, finding my place here in player on the global stage. Expertise post-A level/IB language and pair it Nottingham has been an essential in the Russian language, especially with a language which is brand new part of my academic experience. when combined with a deep to you, or which you have previously My fellow Russian students and understanding of Russia’s history studied at GCSE level. Students French German Hispanic Studies* Portuguese** Russian Serbian/Croatian** Spanish the teaching staff have truly given and culture, has never been more taking a beginners’ language French me an overseas family. benefit from an intensive language vital for careers in sectors including Anniina Hyppölä, programme designed to take them German ” government, diplomacy and BA History and Russian international business. to degree level within four years. Hispanic We offer combinations with French, Studies* This course is open to Russian German, Portuguese, Russian, A level students as well as Serbian/Croatian and Spanish. Portuguese** beginners. All our students spend All our languages are available Russian time in Russia to consolidate their from beginners’ level. language skills and improve their Serbian/ fluency and confidence. The course You will also take core and optional Croatian** also offers the opportunity to study modules throughout the degree Serbian/Croatian as an additional which will develop your knowledge Spanish Slavonic language, from year one and understanding in areas such if you are studying Russian post-A as the history, literature, culture, * Incorporates post-A level Spanish level, or from year two. If you then society and linguistics of your throughout with beginners’ Portuguese in year one, after which Portuguese is optional. opt to spend part of your year chosen languages. ** Serbian/Croatian and Portuguese are abroad in Serbia or Croatia and Year three is spent abroad in available as beginners’ programmes only. continue with the language in year countries appropriate to your four you can graduate with a degree chosen languages. This will help in Russian with Serbian/Croatian. with your language acquisition and development and showcase your independence, which is desirable to employers.
82 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 83 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/modernlanguages nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/modernlanguages BA Contemporary BA English and French | BA French and BA History and BA History and French | BA Politics and Chinese Studies and German | Hispanic Philosophy East European German | Hispanic French | German French | German | Studies Cultural Studies Studies | Russian Russian | Spanish
Joint honours Joint honours Joint honours Joint honours Joint honours Joint honours UCAS: RT11 | RT21 | RT71 | RT41 UCAS: QR31 | QR32 | QRH4 UCAS: RV15 UCAS: VRD7 UCAS: RV11 | RV21 | VR14 | VRB7 UCAS: RL12 | RL22
4 years full-time 4 years full-time 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 4 years full-time 4 years full-time Modern Languages Modern Languages ABB; including B in your chosen ABB; including English and ABB; including B in French ABB; including B in history ABB; including B in history, ABB; including B in your post-A European language your post-A level language, for post-A level pathway, plus B in your post-A level level language, if applicable* 32; 5 in history at Higher Level if applicable* if applicable* language, if applicable* 32; 5 at Higher Level or 6 at 3 2; 5 at Higher Level or 6 at 7.0 (6.0 in each element) Standard Level (B programme) 3 2; 5 in English at Higher Level, 32; 5 at Higher Level or 6 at 3 2; 5 in history at Higher Level, and Standard Level (B programme) in your chosen language and 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level (B programme) U niversity Park Campus 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard in your post-IB language, if Standard Level (B programme) in French, if applicable* Level (B programme) in your applicable* 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 8 in your post-IB language, post-IB language, if applicable* 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus if applicable* O pportunities through Universitas 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus 21 in second year U niversity Park Campus 20 7.0 (6.0 in each element) U niversity Park Campus 10 15 Third year spent in China and in U niversity Park Campus This three-year joint honours degree 25 a country appropriate to your T hird year spent in France, combines history with the study T hird year spent abroad in a 25 chosen European language French overseas territories or of East European cultures. You will T hird year spent abroad in a country appropriate to your T hird year spent abroad in a Francophone Africa country appropriate to your chosen language gain thorough training as a historian country appropriate to your chosen language This degree enables you to develop alongside specialist knowledge of expertise in two cultures, both of chosen language * No foreign language qualification is * No foreign language qualification is required for a beginners’ pathway. the cultures, literatures and histories required for a beginners’ pathway. global significance, and equips you * No foreign language qualification is of two strategically important required for a beginners’ pathway. with a combination of language * No foreign language qualification is On this course you will combine required for a beginners’ pathway. regions of Europe: Russia and the This degree combines studies studies in French language, These joint honours degrees skills that will be much in demand. Balkans. There is no obligation to in French or German language, This course combines the study literature and culture with a wide combine studies in the language, In your chosen post-A level language study a language, but you will have literature and culture with a wide of English language and literature range of philosophical topics. If you literature, history and culture of you will study a wide range of topics options to learn Russian and/or range of political topics. If you are a with studies in your chosen modern are a beginner in French, you will your chosen language with a wide in the literature, history and culture Serbian/Croatian. beginner in French or German, you alongside core language modules. language, encompassing history, follow an intensive language course range of modules in history. If you will follow an intensive language Your study of Mandarin, which literature, linguistics, politics and designed to bring you to degree In history, you will study a wide are a beginners’ language student, course designed to take you from can be taken from beginners’ level, culture as well as practical language level within four years. range of historical periods an intensive language course will beginners’ to degree level by the post-GCSE or post-A level, will also work. If you are a beginner in and specific countries. Project enable you to progress to degree end of the course. All students take core language be complemented by modules in your chosen modern language, an work is introduced in year one level. Year three is spent abroad modules, along with core modules culture, society and history that will intensive beginners’ course will and developed throughout the in the country or countries where While you develop your language in logic, moral philosophy, and give you a deep understanding of enable you to progress to degree, together with research your language is spoken, allowing skills, you will also take options other philosophical problems. contemporary China. By the end degree level. methodologies and training in you to gain first-hand exposure to from three core areas in politics: Optional modules can be selected of the course your skills in both thinking critically about history. its society and culture as well as comparative politics, international By the end of the course, you in French literature, history, politics, languages will be at degree level. In East European cultural studies enhancing your linguistic abilities. relations, and political theory. You will have developed a range of linguistics, and culture. Year three modules focusing on the history will learn to compare political transferable skills including the will be spent abroad in a French- In history, you will study a wide Your third year will be spent abroad of Russia and the Balkans are institutions and behaviour in liberal ability to communicate effectively speaking country. range of historical periods and in countries where your chosen complemented by study of related democracies, and to apply political in your chosen modern language specific countries or regions. languages are spoken, selecting a literature and cinema, giving you a concepts to key social issues and as well as English. You will spend By the end of your degree, you Project work is introduced in year placement from the full range on firm understanding of these diverse issues in world politics. You will year three abroad in a country will have an advanced command one and developed throughout the offer for your European language. and exciting societies. Your final spend year three abroad in a country or countries appropriate to your of French and a range of degree, together with research For the Chinese part of your year year modules will include a or countries appropriate to your chosen modern language, either transferable skills from your methodologies and training in abroad you will spend a semester year-long Special Subject in history chosen modern language, either working, studying or on a British philosophical studies. thinking critically about history. studying at our China Campus in based on primary historical sources, working, studying or on a British Council teaching placement. Your core language module will be Ningbo. Your time spent abroad, in and you also have the option Council teaching placement. complemented by study of topics addition to enhancing your linguistic of writing a dissertation in East such as history, politics, linguistics, skills and cultural awareness, will European cultural studies. demonstrate to employers that you cinema, literature and cultural are independent, resourceful and You will graduate with advanced studies. Your final-year modules adaptable. skills in analysing material, will include a year-long Special structuring an argument, and Subject in history based on primary communicating with a range of historical sources, and you also have audiences, helping you to stand the option of writing a dissertation out to employers. in an area related to the language you are studying.
84 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 85 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/modernlanguages nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/modernlanguages BA Modern European BA Modern BA Modern Languages BA Modern Languages Studies Language Studies with Business with Translation
Combined honours Combined honours Combined honours Combined honours You might also like UCAS: R906 UCAS: T900 UCAS: R9N1 UCAS: 74Q9 Arts and Humanities BA courses with Foundation Year 4 years full-time 4 years full-time 4 years full-time 4 years full-time (page 54) Modern Languages Modern Languages ABB; including one of French, ABB; including at least two of ABB; including one of French, ABB; including French, German, Business, Law and Social Sciences German, Russian or Spanish if you French, German, Russian or German, Russian or Spanish if Russian or Spanish Foundation Certificate wish to take two languages* Spanish you wish to take two languages, 3 2; 5 at Higher Level or 6 at (page 55) as well as GCSE maths at 5 (B) 32; 5 at Higher Level or 6 at 3 2; 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level (B programme) BA Economics with French | or above* Standard Level (B programme) Standard Level (B programme) in French, German, Russian or German | Hispanic Studies | Russian Choosing to do a three- language degree has been the in your post-IB language(s) in at least two of French, German, 32; 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Spanish (page 182) “ if applicable* Russian or Spanish Standard Level (B programme) best academic choice I have ever 7.0 (6.0 in each element) BA International Media in your post-IB language(s) made. Spending a year abroad in 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) Communications Studies and if applicable* University Park Campus France, Spain and Germany was French | German | Portuguese | a real highlight. University Park Campus University Park Campus 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 20 Spanish Ben Warsop, ” 15 20 (page 68) University Park Campus T hird year spent abroad BA Modern Language Studies Third year spent abroad T hird year spent abroad BA Law with French and French (French, Spanish and German; 30 This four-year course offers you Law | German and German Law | beginners’ German pathway) * No foreign language qualification is This course offers you the T hird year spent abroad the opportunity to study one or Spanish and Spanish Law required for a beginners’ pathway. opportunity to study three two languages to degree level (page 190) modern languages. Choose from * No foreign language qualification is Combine one or two modern required for a beginners’ pathway. while gaining practical experience BA Liberal Arts French, German, Russian, Spanish languages with history and/or in translating and interpreting. You (page 78) politics. Languages currently offered (beginners’ or post-A level), and This course enables you to combine will spend year three abroad in a Studying languages at for this degree are: French, German, Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian the study of one or two modern country or countries appropriate “Nottingham has provided Russian and Spanish (beginners’ or (beginners’ only). Year three is spent languages with core and optional to your chosen languages. Related overseas courses endless opportunities, including post-A level), and Portuguese and abroad, divided between three modules in business. In addition to China Campus a life-changing year in Russia and You will study one language post-A opening up doors to secure my Serbian/Croatian (beginners’ only). placements in countries where your core language modules, you will also (page 198) level (French, German, Spanish, dream graduate job in investment Only one language can be taken at chosen languages are spoken. choose optional modules relating to or Russian) and may opt to add Malaysia Campus banking. beginners’ level. Please indicate on the culture, history and literature of In addition to core language another post-A level language or (page 200) your chosen languages. Nikhita Patel, your UCAS form which combination modules, you will choose from ” study French, German, Portuguese, BA Modern Languages of subjects you would like to study. modules relating to the culture, film, If you wish to study one language, Russian, Serbian/Croatian, or (French and Russian; you can choose from: French In addition to core language history, linguistics, literature and Spanish at beginners’ level. beginners’ Russian pathway) modules, you will select from a politics of your chosen languages. (post-A level only), German, Russian The course combines academic range of modules relating to the You will graduate with a high level or Spanish (beginners’ or post-A rigour with a strong practical culture, film, history, linguistics, of expertise in three languages. level). If you wish to study two emphasis and includes training in literature and politics of the Your time spent abroad will prove languages, you can choose from: interpreting, as well as technical languages you are studying. Year to employers that you are adaptable French, German, Russian, or Spanish and literary translation. three is spent abroad in a country and independent. You will also (beginners’ or post-A level), or or countries appropriate to your have acquired knowledge of the Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian You will also be given an chosen modern language(s). You culture, history, and literature of (beginners’ only). At least one of introduction to technological tools will graduate with a high level of the countries you have studied as your two languages must be studied for translators. Wherever possible, expertise in the language(s) you well as skills in communication post-A level. translation assignments are and independent study. have studied and an understanding By the end of your course, you will modelled on real-life situations and of European and world history have a sound understanding of you will be encouraged to take up and/or politics. fundamental business principles at least one translation internship or and theories. Alongside degree- voluntary translation assignment for level linguistic skills you will have an external organisation during acquired cultural knowledge your course. vital to understanding today’s interconnected world, and the international experience gained during your year abroad will also recommend you to employers.
86 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 87 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/modernlanguages nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/modernlanguages BA Music BA Music and BA Music Music Technology and Philosophy Music Music Music Single honours Single honours Joint honours UCAS: W300 UCAS: W370 UCAS: WV35
3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time AAB/ABB; A or B in music or AAB/ABB; A or B in music or AAB/ABB; A or B in music or music technology. If no A level music technology. If no A level music technology. If no A level in music or music technology, in music or music technology, in music or music technology, then AAB/ABB plus Grade 8 then AAB/ABB plus Grade 8 then AAB/ABB plus Grade 8 Performance (ABRSM, LCM, Performance (ABRSM, LCM, Performance (ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, Rockschool) and Grade Trinity, Rockschool) and Grade Trinity, Rockschool) and Grade 5 Theory 5 Theory 5 Theory
3 2; 5 in music at Higher Level 3 2; 5 in music at Higher Level 3 2; 5 in music at Higher Level 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) At a glance Overview Career prospects U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus Study in a department We offer flexibility of module Our music graduates take up a wide 45 6 4 awarded 9th place in The choice, breadth of subject matter range of successful careers both and unrivalled opportunities to within and outside music. Popular Times and The Sunday Times O pportunities through O pportunities through O pportunities through Good University Guide 2018 gain experience and training career destinations include artist Universitas 21 in second year Universitas 21 in second year Universitas 21 in second year relevant to a range of careers. management, broadcasting, music for music in the UK O ptional Work Placement module O ptional Work Placement module O ptional Work Placement module Pathways in composition, publishing, orchestral management, Learn with tutors who are performance and music technology the record industry and jobs in ranked in the top ten in the are complemented by academic banking, consultancy and law. Our flagship single honours course This course will equip you with This equally weighted joint honours UK for the quality of their modules encompassing Western art Many of our graduates enter embraces the full spectrum of a comprehensive set of relevant course provides the opportunity publications* music, jazz, world music, popular careers in teaching or become music studies, and is designed to practical skills combined with a to study the theory and practice of music and film. freelance musicians. develop your knowledge and skills depth of academic understanding. music and to acquire a grounding Have the opportunity to join over in ways that are both challenging in philosophy. 20 student ensembles and use You can participate in more than 20 Our Work Placement module and and enjoyable. It covers a wide Whichever field of the creative our superb performance and student ensembles, study abroad paid traineeships are designed to curriculum with pathways in industries you move into, you will The music element of the course music technology facilities for a semester, and gain experience enable you to develop your career performance, composition and benefit from being able to compose, offers pathways in performance, collaborate, share and showcase composition and music technology, * Research Excellence Framework, 2014. through our Work Placement prospects, and build a broad music technology complemented by module and music internships. portfolio of transferable skills. a broad range of academic modules. the music you produce effectively complemented by a wide range of and in line with current professional academic modules. The philosophy Recent graduates are employed in Year one comprises compulsory working practices. element provides a grounding in key How you will study the music and creative industries, modules in elements of music, key thinkers and ideas, and options in a You will learn through lectures, including jobs at Naxos, London repertoires, global music studies Alongside music modules that reflect range of contemporary topics. This information has been seminars and individual consultative Philharmonic Orchestra, Boosey and ensemble performance, with the diverse range of our students’ published approximately two years tutorials, supplemented by and Hawkes, Harrison Parrott Artist options in composition and solo interests, our music-focused In music, you will take core in advance of the academic year to workshops and master classes technology modules guarantee you modules in year one, with options which it applies. Before making an Management, and Blackheath Halls. performance. with professional musicians. Graduates are also employed in the access to our first-rate and up to date in key repertoires, composition and application, it is important that you In years two and three you can professional recording studio and performance. The remaining two read the prospectus information on business and professional sectors A wide range of performance combine modules as you wish, digital composition facilities. years allow you to choose from the page 222 and check the website for including KPMG, Deloitte UK, PwC, activities in the department provide specialising in areas of strength full range of music modules. the most up to date information on Deutsche Bank, Citigroup, and in Studying with professional our courses and entry requirements opportunities for performing, or experimenting in new fields. conducting and ensemble the public sector including King’s practitioners, you will gain practical In philosophy, you will take a series of as changes may have occurred: College London, Arts Council Alongside options in performance, nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy management. Students undertaking composition and music technology, experience in studio and location core modules in central philosophical solo performance will receive England, Royal College of Music recording, composing with problems during year one. Years two and schools around the country. you can take modules such as Music fully paid tuition with one of our Therapy, Film Music, Opera, Music digital audio workstations, music and three involve a wide range of +44 (0)115 951 5559 experienced instrumental and 93.2% of undergraduates from Education and Work Placement. production, sound to picture, optional modules, plus the chance vocal teachers. the school secured work or synthesis, sampling, sound design, to write a dissertation. nottingham.ac.uk/enquire further study within six months of In year three, you can write a collaboration and performance. You can also get involved in the dissertation and attend seminar Universityof graduation. The average starting dynamic musical life of the city classes in modules such as You will gain a solid grounding in key NottinghamMusic through choral scholarships at the salary was £20,205 with the highest repertoire, historical context and being £38,000.* Musicians’ Health, Music in Asia @UoNMusic major churches, our mentoring and The Romantic Imagination. practical skills in year one, and then scheme at local schools, and * Known destinations of full-time home specialise as you progress through nottingham.ac.uk/music attendance at regular opera undergraduates who were available for the course. work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based and orchestral performances. on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. 88 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 89 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/music Philosophy Music Performance opportunities The Department of Music These ensembles provide is renowned for the range opportunities not only for Philosophy and vitality of its student performing, but also for music-making. The University conducting and ensemble Philharmonia performs orchestral management – the latter repertoire, often teaming up developing invaluable with the University Choir in employability skills. concerts that have featured Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, Brahms’ The on-campus Nottingham When I came to an open day German Requiem, Stravinsky’s Lakeside Arts organises a “at Nottingham I fell in love with Symphony of Psalms, and Walton’s professional concert series in the the music department. Everyone Belshazzar’s Feast. Our new Djanogly Recital Hall and arranges was so friendly and it was like Chamber Choir is developing regular workshops for student a family. a reputation for outstanding performers, composers and Jade Whymark,” performances of baroque and conductors. Overview Alongside this more formal At a glance classroom-based teaching, we have BA Music 20th-century works. In the city of Nottingham, Studying philosophy helps us to drop-in hours and podcasts. Get hands-on experience The student music societies run students may apply for choral understand the world, to be more teaching philosophy as a scholarships at the major rational, to eliminate prejudice and around 20 different ensembles, Career prospects volunteer in primary schools ranging from a full-size symphony churches. Regular class trips are bigotry, and to be clearer about Philosophy doesn’t lead to a single Have the opportunity to orchestra to the Moonlighters’ Big made to the exciting orchestral the really big questions in life. The Work Placement module series at the Royal Concert Hall It encourages fair-mindedness, specific career, it leads to a huge study abroad and gain a new has been the best module I Band, the acclaimed Viva Voce “ and to the award-winning and tolerance, and healthy, constructive range of professions. If you can perspective on philosophy in have studied at university. I’ve chamber choir and numerous innovative productions of argue persuasively, clearly articulate countries around the globe discovered a whole new area of specialist groups catering for scepticism. It can also enhance your Opera North. your ideas, criticise carefully, and work which I otherwise wouldn’t wind, brass and string players. ability to understand and engage Study in a department ranked think well, then you are in good have considered. with opposing points of view, even in the top 15 for philosophy stead for many different careers. when we think they are incorrect in the UK by The Complete Maddy Williams,” or incoherent. BA Music Philosophers go on to work in law, University Guide 2018 politics, the media, education, How you will study the charity sector, business, Our syllabus is unusually diverse. management, the arts – to name just You can study all the core areas a few. Our module Communicating of Western philosophy as well as Philosophy trains you to the Asian philosophical traditions. communicate your ideas to people Our modules address ethics, without philosophical training – a social and political philosophy, crucial skill for making the move This information has been the philosophies of mind and from study to the real world. published approximately two years personal identity, metaphysics in advance of the academic year to 93.2% of undergraduates from and epistemology, feminist which it applies. Before making an philosophy, and the philosophies the school secured work or application, it is important that you of art, religion, science, sex, and further study within six months of read the prospectus information on criminal law. Together with these, graduation. The average starting page 222 and check the website for we have modules in philosophical salary was £20,205 with the highest the most up to date information on our courses and entry requirements methodology, teaching you how to being £38,000.* as changes may have occurred: reason, argue, and write for different * Known destinations of full-time home nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy types of audience. So as well as undergraduates who were available for work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based teaching you philosophy, we train on the median of those in full-time paid you to philosophise. employment within the UK. +44 (0)115 951 5559 You might also like Lecture classes tend to be informal, nottingham.ac.uk/enquire Business, Law and Social Sciences with different tutors using different Foundation Certificate styles appropriate to the topic at UoNHumanities (page 55) hand. Seminars allow for sustained BA Liberal Arts small-group discussion, where you @NottsPhilosophy (page 78) can explore ideas and test your skills. nottingham.ac.uk/philosophy
90 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 91 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/music BA Philosophy BA Philosophy BA Classical Civilisation BA English BA Psychology and Theology and Philosophy and Philosophy and Philosophy
Single honours Joint honours Joint honours Joint honours Joint honours
Philosophy You might also like Philosophy UCAS: V500 UCAS: VV56 UCAS: QV85 UCAS: QV35 UCAS: CV85 Arts and Humanities BA courses with Foundation Year 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 54) AAB/A*BB AAB/A*BB AAB/A*BB AAB/A*BB; including A in English AAB/A*BB; plus GCSE English BA Economics and Philosophy and maths at 5 (B) or above (page 182) 34 34 34 3 4; 6 in English at Higher Level 34 BA French and Philosophy 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) (page 84) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus BA Liberal Arts University Park Campus 60 15 4 12 (page 78) 12 Opportunities at various O pportunities at various O pportunities at various O pportunities at various BA Music and Philosophy destinations in second year destinations in second year destinations in second year destinations in second year Opportunities at various (page 89) destinations in second year Optional Humanities Work O ptional Humanities Work O ptional Humanities Work O ptional Humanities Work BA Philosophy, Politics Placement module Placement module Placement module Placement module O ptional Humanities Work and Economics Placement module (page 182) This course offers a diverse and Combine a rigorous training in This course offers a diverse and Combine a rigorous training in BSc Physics and Philosophy flexible approach to philosophy. core areas of philosophy with flexible approach to philosophy, analytic philosophy with the Gain a well-rounded education (page 173) You will enjoy a wide range of core study of some of the main areas and to the literature, history, and opportunity to study English in the principles of philosophy and optional modules, delivered of theological thought. In year culture of Ancient Greece and language, literature and drama and psychology as well as the BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics by our world-renowned academic one, philosophical modules guide Rome. You will enjoy a wide range from Old English to the present day. knowledge, analytical tools and (page 96) staff, with considerable flexibility you through principles of good of modules, delivered by our You will develop important skills in skills needed to assess and throughout the degree to tailor reasoning, argumentation, and world-renowned academic staff clear thinking, argument, the use of conduct empirical research. your studies to suit your personal writing. In theology, you will gain and have the option to take Greek language and independent study. In years one and two of philosophy interests and aspirations. a broad foundation in the critical or Latin from beginners’ level, The department have been In years one and two of philosophy you will be guided through study of the Bible, the historical giving you the opportunity to nothing but supportive. This, you will be guided through principles of good reasoning, “ In year one, modules introduce you development of Christian thought, engage with key classical texts coupled with the varied and principles of good reasoning, argumentation, and writing. to philosophical study at university modern Christian ideas, and Islamic in their original form. diverse course, has made level, and guide you through tradition. argumentation, and writing. Modules cover social issues, the studying philosophy a principles of good reasoning, In year one, you will take a Modules cover social issues, the mind, ethics, freedom, Asian complete pleasure. argumentation, and writing. During During year two, philosophy combination of compulsory and mind, ethics, freedom, Asian philosophy, the nature of reality, Boo Jackson, ” year two, you will choose from a modules typically cover social optional modules from philosophy philosophy, the nature of reality, meaning, and understanding BA Philosophy variety of optional modules, building issues, the mind, ethics, freedom, and classics, that introduce the meaning, and understanding science. Philosophy modules in year on material studied in year one. the nature of reality, meaning, and history and culture of Greece and science. Philosophy modules in three reflect the research expertise Modules typically cover social understanding science. In theology, Rome and some key arguments year three reflect the research of our staff, including metaphysics, issues, the mind, ethics, freedom, you will have the opportunity within philosophy. Year two consists expertise of our department, ethics, logic, philosophy of science, Asian philosophy, the nature of to study Jesus, Paul, the Old of optional modules, allowing you including metaphysics, ethics, and criminal law. You may also opt reality, meaning, and Testament, political theology, to explore ancient literature, art and logic, philosophy of science, and to write a dissertation on a subject understanding science. literature and religion, and other history and develop and broaden criminal law. You may also opt to of your choosing. religious traditions. your philosophical skills and write a dissertation on a subject In psychology, lectures, tutorials, Philosophy modules in year three knowledge. of your choosing. reflect the research expertise Philosophy modules in year three and practical classes teach you of our department, including reflect the research expertise of our Philosophy modules in year three In English, core modules will to plan, conduct and report in metaphysics, ethics, logic, department, including metaphysics, reflect the research expertise of develop your studies in at least two psychology experiments. You will philosophy of science, and criminal ethics, logic, philosophy of science, our staff, including metaphysics, areas of the discipline. You’ll also undertake group projects and a long law. You may also opt to write a and criminal law. You may also opt ethics, logic, philosophy of science, have the opportunity to choose one research project, with supervision dissertation on a subject of your to write a dissertation on a subject and criminal law. The classical literary period option, to explore from a staff member. You will also choosing. Throughout your of your choosing. In theology, you civilisation course turns its attention how and why literature can be choose further credits from a range degree, you may also take may concentrate on philosophical either to the completion of a read in terms of a historical ‘age’ or of specialist modules in both applied subsidiary modules from outside approaches to religion, as well as dissertation or a Special Subject ‘epoch’. In year three, you’ll choose and theoretical topics. the department in a wide range taking options in biblical studies. module which involves detailed, from a range of modules enabling of subjects. in-depth study of a particular topic. you to specialise in key areas.
92 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 93 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/philosophy nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/philosophy BA Theology and BA Biblical Studies Religious Studies and Theology Theology and Religious Studies Single honours Single honours UCAS: V610 UCAS: 1V54
3 years full-time 3 years full-time ABB ABB 3 2 3 2 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus U niversity Park Campus I chose Nottingham as it is Theology and Religious Studies and Religious Theology “one of the few top universities Studies and Religious Theology 33 9 offering a course with a particular emphasis on biblical studies. At O pportunities at various O pportunities at various destinations in second year destinations in second year the open day I was impressed not only by the course, but by the At a glance Overview Career prospects passion and approachability of Theology and religious studies is a Explore a variety of historical and Theology and religious studies A theology and religious studies the lecturers and the real sense Study in a department ranked remarkably varied discipline and at contemporary approaches to the degrees allow you to study a range degree prepares you for a wide of community here. in the UK top 10 for theology Nottingham you will be introduced Bible and its impact on individuals of ideas and traditions spanning range of employment and and religious studies* to a range of subjects in the field. and faith communities, as well as John Nelson, ” 3,000 years. You will explore issues postgraduate study opportunities. You will study a variety of religious on wider philosophical, social and BA Biblical Studies Join a lively community of ultimate origins, meaning, truth texts, the Bible, philosophy, history, political discussion. You will develop and Theology of students who scored the and purpose. Religious studies is Our graduates leave with a diverse different religious traditions, and your own understanding of central department 96% for overall concerned with investigating the skill set. They gain the ability to systematic theology. You will also theological questions: What is the satisfaction in the National phenomenon of religion and the analyse texts and complex issues, engage with literature, the arts, Bible and how was it formed? How Student Survey 2017 functioning of specific religious communicate effectively and clearly, and the social sciences. do we read the biblical texts in their traditions. Here you can engage and to easily navigate culturally Engage with traditional and religiously diverse contexts. historical context? What do biblical with a wide range of subject areas During your studies you will take a and foundational aspects These skills place our graduates in languages reveal about the Bible? in examining the fascinating and combination of core and optional of theology alongside the several sectors including education, important theological, philosophical, modules, mainly from those offered The core modules in year one latest research-led government, media, law, pastoral historical, political and cultural by the Department of Theology and will provide you with a grounding teaching on religion in and social work careers. the contemporary world issues surrounding religion and faith. Religious Studies, but also with a in biblical studies and Christian Recent graduates: Kirsty Lacey choice of subsidiary modules from theology through study of the * The Complete University Guide 2018. How you will study – religious studies teacher; Tim outside the department, particularly Hebrew Bible, the New Testament You will learn through lectures, Lees – lawyer (following a Graduate in years two and three. and the thought of key theologians. Diploma in Legal Studies and a You will also have the opportunity to seminars, tutorials, and You will have the opportunity Legal Practice Course), White & learn a biblical language. one-to-one supervision for your to learn Greek or Hebrew, and This information has been Case; Emily Woffenden – Lloyds published approximately two years research dissertation in year develop your understanding of the In year two, you will be able to Banking Group Graduate Leadership in advance of the academic year to three. The aim is to stimulate your topics that interest you most in a develop your interests and begin Scheme. which it applies. Before making an curiosity, provide you with essential dissertation module in year three. a second biblical language or take application, it is important that you information to establish a solid 93.2% of undergraduates from modules from a wider range of read the prospectus information on grounding in the subject, discuss optional modules. In year three, page 222 and check the website for the school secured work or your ideas with experts in the field further study within six months of you will complete a dissertation the most up to date information on and take part in group discussions our courses and entry requirements graduation. The average starting on a subject of your choice. and events. If you study a single as changes may have occurred: salary was £20,205 with the highest nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy honours degree, you will choose being £38,000.* a combination of compulsory and optional modules from theology * Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were available for +44 (0)115 951 5559 and religious studies or another work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based department. Our joint honours on the median of those in full-time paid nottingham.ac.uk/enquire degree is split between your employment within the UK. two subjects, allowing flexibility UoNTRS according to your interests. @UoN_TRS
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94 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 95 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/theology BA Religion, Culture BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics and Ethics Our students represent a wide range of interests, backgrounds, and goals for their future.
Single honours Joint honours You might also like UCAS: 13V6 UCAS: 86V4 Arts and Humanities BA courses with Foundation Year 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 54) ABB AAB BA Philosophy and Theology (page 89) 32 34 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus University Park Campus
Theology and Religious Studies and Religious Theology Studies and Religious Theology 10 15 Studying theology has been extremely enlightening and Opportunities at various Opportunities at various “ completely different to what I destinations in second year destinations in second year expected. I have learnt so much about a variety of different faiths Religious studies is an essential tool Our joint honours degree in and cultures. for making sense of today’s diverse religion, philosophy and ethics and complex world. Our unique draws on the combined expertise Imogen Hoe,” degree course will allow you to of our theology and philosophy BA Theology and study the relationship of culture to departments to offer one of the Religious Studies religion and ethics, and examine broadest humanities degrees, the nature and function of music, which is of the utmost relevance art and literature from different to the contemporary world. perspectives. You will also study the wider influence of religious cultures Core modules in year one will on their contemporary contexts. introduce you to a wide range of issues in philosophy, religion and Core modules in years one and ethics from various philosophical two introduce you to a wide range and theological perspectives. In of issues in religion, culture and year two, core modules are offered ethics and optional modules in in philosophy of religion and ethics both years allow you to personalise and you will also study modern your degree. In year three, you will conceptions of religion as well develop your own interests further as optional modules. by writing a dissertation and taking optional advanced modules. In year three, you have the flexibility to focus on either philosophy or theology and religious studies, with a wide range of modules on offer in both departments. You will have the option of writing a dissertation, which will allow you to develop your interest in a particular subject through independent research.
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Aerospace Engineering Aerospace for MEng; including A in maths for MEng; including A in maths and preferably physics and preferably physics
36-34 for BEng | 38-36 for MEng; 3 6-34 for BEng | 38-36 for MEng; 6 in maths at Higher Level or 7 at 6 in maths at Higher Level or 7 at Our course offers regular contact with personal tutors and Standard Level; plus preferably 5 Standard Level; plus preferably 5 “ in physics at Higher Level or 6 at in physics at Higher Level or 6 at our course director which means Architecture and Built Environment and Built Architecture Standard Level Standard Level we always feel supported. This really helped during my first 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) year when I needed to develop research training. Most of our self-learning and communication Overview At a glance University Park Campus U niversity Park Campus graduates pursue careers in skills. Architecture and built environment architecture or building services Join a department which is 100 for all aerospace engineering 100 for all aerospace engineering is transformative in nature, and is Emily” Terry, engineering, while others explore ranked top five in the UK* courses in the department courses in the department concerned with the design of the BEng Aerospace Engineering directions such as construction Opportunities through Universitas O pportunities through Universitas places in which we live, work and Access teaching enhanced by including an Industrial Year and housing administration, energy 21 in third year of MEng 21 in third year of MEng relax. Effective design is essential to research in architecture, urban management, graphics, journalism, improving our social environment. design and sustainable energy Year in industry available project management, work in These courses provide you with Construction is a major industry, technologies and innovative research organisations and the knowledge, skills and insight not only in new build, but in urban work in green issues and These courses have the same web design. needed to succeed in the growing regeneration, adaptive reuse, and sustainability taught content as BEng and MEng aerospace sector. All students energy transformation of existing Aerospace Engineering. There is a Take advantage of our strong follow a common programme building stock. Field study trips common programme of study for links with UK and international of study for the first two years, Our trips abroad are an essential the first two years, with advanced companies studying core material relevant part of architectural education. study and the potential for How you will study to the entire sector, providing a All our first-year BArch Architecture * The Guardian University Guide 2018. specialisation in later years. We use a range of teaching methods solid foundation for advanced and MEng Architecture and including seminars, workshops, study and specialisation. Environmental Design students You will spend your penultimate computer laboratory classes, year in industry, gaining hands-on spend time on a paid-for week-long BEng students graduate with presentations and one-to-one aerospace experience which will trip to Europe. Short two and the knowledge they need for a tutorials. Students benefit from develop your professionalism three-day international study trips successful career in the aerospace the expertise of tutors, lecturers and improve employability. Our are also available to third and fourth sector, but will require additional and visiting critics. dedicated placements team will year students as part of their major This information has been study if they wish to become support you to find the right As well as traditional architectural studio project. Longer international published approximately two years chartered. MEng students gain an placement and throughout your skills, we encourage students to field trips are open to final-year in advance of the academic year to additional breadth through their which it applies. Before making an time away from the University. develop vocational skills and an students on the MArch Architecture studies and on graduation meet all application, it is important that you MEng graduates meet the environmentally responsible Part 2 programme. the educational requirements to read the prospectus information on educational requirements for mindset, which responds to current become chartered. 94.7% of undergraduates from page 222 and check the website for becoming chartered, whereas trends and is desirable to employers. the most up to date information on the department secured work or BEng graduates may require Facilities available include our our courses and entry requirements All students have the opportunity further study within six months of additional study. undergraduate studio provision, as changes may have occurred: to specialise after the second year graduation. The average starting state-of-the-art labs, the 3D Design nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy through a wide range of optional salary was £21,458 with the highest Workshop and the Sustainable modules. being £28,000.* Research Building. * Known destinations of full-time home +44 (0)115 951 5559 undergraduates who were available for Career prospects work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based nottingham.ac.uk/enquire Our strong links with UK and on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. international companies mean UoNABE that our graduates have excellent prospects for employment, @UoNEngineering professional recognition and nottingham.ac.uk/abe
100 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 101 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/aerospace BArch Architecture MEng Architecture and BEng Architectural MArch Architecture Environmental Design Environment (ARB/RIBA Part 2) Engineering
Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours Those that complete the course successfully receive exemption from UCAS: K100 UCAS: K230 UCAS: K240 UCAS: K10I the RIBA’s examination at Part 2, which is a mandatory requirement 3 years full-time 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 2 years full-time for entering the final Part 3 stage AAA; arts-based subject AAA; including maths or physics. AAB-ABB (depending on subjects N/A, please see below of qualification to registered preferred*. Plus GCSE English, Arts-based subject preferred taken*); including maths. Plus N /A, please see below architect status (ARB). The success maths and physics or double (a portfolio will be required)*. GCSE English, maths and physics of our graduates has forged a science at 5 (B) or above Plus GCSE art/design, English, or double science at 4 (C) or 6.5 (6.0 in each element) solid reputation among leading maths and physics or double above 36; including an arts-based U niversity Park Campus architectural practices. We have a lot of links with science at 4 (C) or above industry which means we get to subject at Higher Level 3 4-32 (depending on subjects 45 “ 36; including an arts-based taken*) experience new technology first Architecture and Built Environment and Built Architecture 6.5 (6.0 in each element) Required subjects Environment and Built Architecture subject, maths and a numerate S uccessful applicants may hand to see how it works. 6.5 (6.0 in each element) Applicants must hold a BArch University Park Campus science at Higher Level be interviewed or MEng in Architecture and Alex Gray, ” U niversity Park Campus BEng Architectural 130 6.5 (6.0 in each element) O pportunities for international Environmental Design, or other Environment Engineering 30 exchange with partner institutions equivalent ARB/RIBA accredited Opportunities at China Campus U niversity Park Campus and other destinations O pportunities at China Campus in Architects Registration Board Part 1 degree at 2:1 standard. 32 second year (ARB) | Royal Institute of British Admission will be subject to the Architects Registration Board O pportunities at China Campus Architects (RIBA) Part 1 degree submission of a full portfolio, letters (ARB) | Royal Institute of British Chartered Institution of Building and other destinations in third at 2:1 classification of reference, evidence of a minimum Architects (RIBA) Services Engineers (CIBSE) year of six months approved practice- From programming to This is the Part 2 professional course workshops and hands-on * For preferred subjects, please see the online based experience, and a personal “ * For preferred subjects and information Architects Registration Board metalwork, my course is so regarding lower offers for outstanding (ARB) | Chartered Institution prospectus. in architecture that will enable you statement. diverse. I get to learn the practical portfolios, see the online prospectus. of Building Services Engineers to develop your core architectural This progressive and challenging skills and the specialist knowledge and theoretical skills that I would This course provides the first (CIBSE) | Royal Institute of British You might also like course addresses the increasing that is required to function in need to succeed in industry. stage in the seven-year education Architects (RIBA) Engineering and Physical Sciences need for highly qualified engineers architectural practice. of an architect. It will complete who can design architectural Foundation Programme | Certificate Mariam Habib, ” * For preferred subjects and information BEng Architectural your first stage of professional environments for a low-carbon The delivery of teaching is notable (page 54) regarding lower offers for outstanding Environment Engineering training or prepare you for a portfolios, see the online prospectus. future. for its collaborations and choices range of other career options. on offer. In year one, you may Develop your design skills and Related overseas courses We offer a comprehensive Architectural environment engineers choose different study pathways. learn new techniques while being China Campus learning environment where a create comfortable and efficient In addition to studying on campus introduced to mathematical (page 198) complementary mix of research- indoor environments using modern and in residence, some students tools that support the design of active staff and practitioners technologies and sustainable design. are accepted for distance learning environmentally responsible building deliver an academic programme Building on traditional building while working in practice. You will systems. This course provides an exploring design. services engineering, this course also undertake a research project education in architecture with offers the first step to becoming based on your own interests within This course is followed by a year of a specialisation in the design of a Chartered Engineer. a field related to architecture, with supervised professional experience environmental systems for buildings. tutelage from research-active staff. before embarking upon the two-year You will explore a range of topics You will graduate with a solid MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part to develop your understanding of understanding of engineering For studio, you will work on a 2). Full UK professional status as an advanced environmental design fundamentals and knowledge, comprehensive design project against architect is achieved after a further techniques. with specific competencies in a brief. There is an emphasis on the year’s professional experience and environmental design and craftsmanship of making and design If you wish to become a professional a Part 3 exam. building services engineering. conceptualisation, with processes architect, this course can be simulating current architectural followed by one year of supervised work stages and practices. professional experience before embarking on the two-year MArch Together, the studio project, Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) research project and other and a further year of professional co-requisite modules are intended experience culminating in a Part as preparation for the design thesis 3 exam. that comprises the whole of the second year’s study.
102 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 103 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/abe nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/abe BEng | MEng Chemical BEng | MEng Chemical BEng | MEng Engineering Engineering including Environmental an Industrial Year Engineering Chemical and Environmental Single honours Single honours Single honours Engineering UCAS: H810 | H800 UCAS: H81B | H81D UCAS: H806 | H805 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time | 5 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time A*AA-AAA; including maths and A*AA-AAA; including maths and A*AA-AAA; including maths and either chemistry or physics^ either chemistry or physics^ either chemistry or physics^
3 6; including maths and either 3 6; including maths and either 3 6; including maths and either chemistry or physics at Higher chemistry or physics at Higher chemistry or physics at Higher Level Level Level
6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus 100 for all courses in the 100 for all courses in the 100 for all courses in the Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Environmental Chemical At a glance Overview In your third year you will undertake department department department Engineering and Environmental Chemical an industry-focused group Chemical engineers design the Spend a year in industry and design project, which simulates a O pportunities at Malaysia O pportunities at Malaysia O pportunities at Malaysia processes which make the products gain significant, professional commercial environment. MEng Campus in second and third year Campus in second and third year Campus in second and third year that our society and economy rely experience valued by students undertake an industrially on. At Nottingham, you will learn I nstitution of Chemical Engineers I nstitution of Chemical Engineers I nstitution of Chemical Engineers employers relevant research and development (IChemE) and the Institute of (IChemE) and the Institute of (IChemE) and the Institute of how to be an engineer by combining project alongside leading academic Materials, Minerals and Mining Materials, Minerals and Mining Materials, Minerals and Mining Be part of a team of engineers engineering, scientific and business researchers. By choosing advanced (IOM3) (IOM3) (IOM3) and scientists with extensive knowledge to produce the safe, modules that suit your interests, teaching, research and innovative, cost-effective designs Y ear in industry available you will be able to specialise while ^ If A* in maths is achieved, alternative A ^ If A* in maths is achieved, alternative A industrial experience required by industry. Courses level subjects will be considered. level subjects will be considered. gaining experience of innovative have a common first year, after ^ If A* in maths is achieved, alternative A Join a department which technologies and developing skills level subjects will be considered. The core component that which you can choose either one From underpinning science to is ranked 6th in the UK* in research, advanced design and advanced engineering design, our distinguishes this course from of the chemical, environmental From underpinning science to critical analysis. students develop core scientific our chemical engineering course * The Guardian University Guide 2018. or chemical with environmental advanced engineering design, our and engineering knowledge in all is an in-depth understanding of engineering courses. students develop core scientific aspects of chemical engineering water, air, waste and environmental Career prospects and engineering knowledge in all Our courses focus on process through practical laboratory assessment. Our students develop Our graduates are highly sought aspects of chemical engineering engineering, developing whole experience, team working and core scientific and engineering after by companies around the world through practical laboratory system professional standard problem solving. You will focus knowledge through practical to work in areas such as process and experience, team working and process design, with the level of on process engineering design at laboratory experience, team product design and development, problem solving. You will focus design increasing in complexity professional standard during group working and problem solving. operations, management, research on process engineering design at throughout the course. We offer design projects. If you choose an You’ll have the technical training This information has been and specialist consultancy. These professional standard during group a tailored programme of support MEng degree, you will specialise and transferable skills needed to published approximately two years career opportunities are available design projects. in advance of the academic year to to help you find placements and in a diverse range of industries in year four by following optional pursue a career in environmental which it applies. Before making an prepare strong applications for a including energy, chemical modules of your choice. During your penultimate year, you process engineering. application, it is important that you year in industry. can undertake a one-year placement manufacturing, pharmaceutical, This accredited degree will You will work with chemical read the prospectus information on to gain first-hand experience of page 222 and check the website for food, environmental services and provide you with the fundamental engineering students in group industry – significantly enhancing the most up to date information on How you will study oil and gas, as well as government knowledge, understanding and design projects. If you choose your technical engineering skills. our courses and entry requirements We carefully manage the transition agencies worldwide. skills for eventual registration as an an MEng degree, you will follow as changes may have occurred: between teacher-centred learning, If you choose an MEng degree, 92.3% of undergraduates from Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered optional modules of your choice, nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy to the independent way of thinking you will specialise in year five by the department secured work or Engineer (CEng). to suit your career path and that characterises our graduates. following optional modules of further study within six months of specialise further. To learn the fundamentals of your choice. +44 (0)115 951 5559 graduation. The average starting This accredited degree will engineering, science and design, This accredited degree will salary was £26,071 with the highest provide you with the underpinning nottingham.ac.uk/enquire you will be taught through a provide you with some or all of being £31,500.* knowledge, understanding and mixture of traditional lectures, labs, the underpinning knowledge, skills for eventual registration as NottinghamEngineering tutorial classes and group projects. * Known destinations of full-time home understanding and skills for eventual undergraduates who were available for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Emphasis is placed on the value of work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based registration as an Incorporated @UoNEngineering group project work. on the median of those in full-time paid (IEng) or Chartered Engineer employment within the UK. (CEng). nottingham.ac.uk/chemenv
104 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 105 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/chemenv BEng | MEng BEng | MEng Chemical BEng | MEng Chemical Project work on our courses lets Environmental Engineering with Engineering with students apply what they have learnt Engineering including Environmental Environmental to solve real industry problems. an Industrial Year Engineering Engineering including an Industrial Year
Single honours Single honours Single honours You might also like UCAS: H808 | H80X UCAS: H8HF | H8H2 UCAS: HVH2 | H8HD Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme | Certificate 4 years full-time | 5 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time | 5 years full-time (page 54) A*AA-AAA; including maths and A*AA-AAA; including maths and A*AA-AAA; including maths and either chemistry or physics^ either chemistry or physics^ either chemistry or physics^ Related overseas courses 36; including maths and either 36; including maths and either 3 6; including maths and either China Campus chemistry or physics at Higher chemistry or physics at Higher chemistry or physics at Higher (page 198) Level Level Level Malaysia Campus 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) (Page 200) University Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus 100 for all courses in the 100 for all courses in the 100 for all courses in the Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Environmental Chemical department department department Engineering and Environmental Chemical
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Year in industry available ^ If A* in maths is achieved, alternative A Y ear in industry available level subjects will be considered. ^ If A* in maths is achieved, alternative A ^ If A* in maths is achieved, alternative A level subjects will be considered. By combining the traditional level subjects will be considered. chemical engineering degree with The core component that an environmental component, you By combining the traditional distinguishes this course from will gain an in-depth knowledge of chemical engineering degree with our chemical engineering course how to minimise the environmental an environmental component, you is an in-depth understanding of impact of water and atmospheric will gain an in-depth knowledge of water, air, waste and environmental emissions that are inherent to most how to minimise the environmental Studying Geography at assessment. Our students develop processes. Our students develop impact of water and atmospheric “A level got me interested in core scientific and engineering core scientific and engineering emissions that are inherent to most the environmental aspects of Chemical Engineering. knowledge through practical knowledge through practical processes. Our students develop Nottingham offered the perfect laboratory experience, team laboratory experience, team core scientific and engineering working and problem solving. knowledge through practical course that could support my working and problem solving. passion for renewable energy You’ll have the technical training If you choose an MEng degree, laboratory experience, team and transferable skills needed to working and problem solving. as well as offer a year working you will follow optional modules in industry. pursue a career in environmental of your choice, to suit your process engineering. During your penultimate year, you career path. can undertake a one-year placement Adnaan Shakur,” MEng Chemical and During your penultimate year, you to gain first-hand experience of This accredited degree will Environmental Engineering can undertake a one-year placement industry – significantly enhancing provide you with some or all of including an Industrial Year to gain first-hand experience of the underpinning knowledge, your skills. If you choose an MEng industry – significantly enhancing understanding and skills for eventual degree, you will follow optional your technical engineering skills. registration as an Incorporated modules of your choice, to suit your If you choose an MEng degree, you (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). career path and specialise further. will follow optional modules of your choice, to suit your career path and This accredited degree will specialise further. provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, This accredited degree will understanding and skills for eventual provide you with the underpinning registration as an Incorporated knowledge, understanding and (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). skills for eventual registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
106 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 107 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/chemenv nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/chemenv BEng | MEng Civil BEng | MEng Civil Engineering Engineering including an Industrial Year Civil Engineering
Single honours Single honours You might also like UCAS: H201 | H200 UCAS: H20A | H20B Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme | Certificate Civil Engineering 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time | 5 years full-time (page 54) Civil Engineering AAB for BEng | AAA for MEng; AAB for BEng | AAA for MEng; BEng Architectural Environment including A in maths. Plus including A in maths. Plus Engineering another subject from biology, another subject from biology, (page 102) chemistry, computing, design chemistry, computing, design MEng Architecture and and technology, further maths, and technology, further maths, Environmental Design geography, geology or physics geography, geology or physics (page 102) 3 6-34; 6 in maths and a science 3 6-34; 6 in maths and a science BEng | MEng Environmental subject, preferably physics, subject, preferably physics, Engineering at Higher Level at Higher Level (page 105) At a glance Overview Career prospects 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) Civil engineering is an exciting As civil engineering has such a Join a department which is U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus Related overseas courses ranked top ten in the UK* career and has a huge impact in bearing on the built environment structural design and construction there are plenty of opportunities 100 for all courses in the 100 for all courses in the China Campus Gain hands-on experience as well as other infrastructure, such for graduates. Civil engineers are department department (page 198) through a variety of summer as reservoirs, transport systems needed all over the world for design, O pportunities at China or O pportunities at China or Malaysia Campus and year-out placement and power stations. Our civil construction and management Malaysia Campus and other Malaysia Campus and other (page 200) opportunities, which are engineering courses will prepare positions. destinations in second or third destinations in second or third enhanced by our strong you for industry, with all content year year links with industry and teaching overseen by an As well as careers within the field of civil engineering, our graduates I nstitution of Civil Engineers | I nstitution of Civil Engineers | Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). The Institution of Structural Engineers Institution of Structural Engineers Achieve a qualification in a acquire numerous skills which make The most enjoyable part of IAB consists of senior alumni from | Chartered Institution of | Chartered Institution of department with extremely them highly employable across my course has been going on site companies such as AECOM, Taylor Highways and Transportation | Highways and Transportation | “ high graduate employment visits. Not only do you use the Woodrow and Sir Robert McAlpine multiple careers, for example Institute of Highway Incorporated Institute of Highway Incorporated rates skills learnt from the course, but in management and finance. Engineers Engineers and ensures our courses give you you get a far better understanding * The Guardian University Guide 2018. a strong understanding of industry These transferable skills include Y ear in industry available and appreciation of how things needs today. problem-solving, team-working You’ll take part in projects in design, and analytical skills. are built in a real-life situation. surveying and research giving you You’ll take part in projects in design, Grace Pownall, ” How you will study 100% of undergraduates from a solid grounding in core areas surveying and research giving you a of civil engineering, including MEng Civil Engineering There are a wide range of the department secured work or solid grounding in core areas of civil structures, geotechnics, surveying teaching and learning facilities further study within six months of engineering, including structures, This information has been and construction management. If available within our purpose-built graduation. The average starting geotechnics, surveying and published approximately two years you choose an MEng degree, you’ll laboratories, including Computer- salary was £24,941 with the highest construction management. in advance of the academic year to benefit from an additional year which it applies. Before making an Aided Design (CAD) studios. being £30,000.* gaining advanced knowledge. During your penultimate year, you application, it is important that you We use a variety of teaching * Known destinations of full-time home can undertake a one-year placement read the prospectus information on undergraduates who were available for These accredited degrees will methods, including lectures, work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based to gain first-hand experience of page 222 and check the website for provide you with some or all of the most up to date information on example classes, tutorials, on the median of those in full-time paid industry – significantly enhancing employment within the UK. the underpinning knowledge, our courses and entry requirements laboratory work, field courses and your skills. If you choose an MEng understanding and skills for eventual as changes may have occurred: projects. These methods assist in degree, you’ll benefit from an registration as a chartered engineer. nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy learning the fundamentals of civil additional year gaining advanced engineering and will prepare you knowledge. for the workplace. Our courses +44 (0)115 951 5559 These accredited degrees will that include an industrial year will provide you with some or all of help you gain hands-on experience, nottingham.ac.uk/enquire the underpinning knowledge, providing valuable context to your understanding and skills for eventual studies. In addition, you will have NottinghamEngineering registration as a chartered engineer. a personal tutor who can offer @UoNEngineering guidance and support throughout your course. nottingham.ac.uk/civeng
108 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 109 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/civil BEng | MEng Electrical BEng | MEng Electrical BEng | MEng Electrical and Electronic and Electronic and Electronic Engineering Engineering with Engineering including Electrical and Electronic a Year Abroad an Industrial Year Engineering Single honours Single honours Single honours UCAS: H603 | H600 UCAS: H606 | H605 UCAS: H60A | H60C
3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time | 5 years full-time AAA-ABB; including maths and AAA-ABB; including maths and AAA-ABB; including maths and an electronics or science subject an electronics or science subject an electronics or science subject (electronics, physics, chemistry or (electronics, physics, chemistry or (electronics, physics, chemistry or biology preferred) biology preferred) biology preferred)
3 6-32; 5 in maths and science at 3 6-32; 5 in maths and science at 3 6-32; 5 in maths and science at Higher Level Higher Level Higher Level
6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Electronic Electrical Engineering and Electronic Electrical U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus At a glance Overview Industry sponsorship 120 for all courses in the 120 for all courses in the 120 for all courses in the department department department Join a department which The intelligent control of energy, Industrial scholarships offer a way as found in robotics, drones, to get paid work experience and is ranked top five in the UK* Eli gible UK-based applicants will Eli gible UK-based applicants will Eli gible UK-based applicants will electric and hybrid cars, demands bursaries. We encourage all of our be interviewed be interviewed be interviewed Enjoy a flexible course understanding of both electrical and students to apply for a scholarship O pportunities at various O pportunities at various O pportunities at various structure that allows you to electronic engineering. Electrical scheme or take up a summer destinations in second or third year destinations in second or third year destinations in second or third year experience many aspects engineering is the processing internship. The UK Electronic Skills of electrical and electronic of energy and is essential to Foundation (UKESF) is a scheme I nstitute of Engineering and I nstitute of Engineering and I nstitute of Engineering and engineering before choosing the development of sustainable that links high-calibre students Technology (IET) Technology (IET) Technology (IET) your final degree specialisation electrical power distribution with leading companies. It offers Studying this course offers the Y ear in industry available technologies. Electronic engineering industrial scholarships worth Covering the same broad range Gain hands-on experience widest selection of general of topics available to students is at the heart of technology £1,000 for each year of study, with The degree covers the same broad through a variety of summer and specialised topics in the studying electrical and electronic found in satellite navigation and summer placements and industrial range of topics available to students and year-out placement department, including electrical engineering, this course gives you smartphones, as well as systems and mentoring. Visit ukesf.org studying electrical and electronic opportunities, which are power and control, electronic the opportunity to spend a year instrumentation used in hospitals engineering but offers the benefit enhanced by our strong links The Electrical Energy Engineering systems, communication and abroad to study engineering and and industry. All students follow of gaining hands-on experience with industry (E3) Academy links to leading computing. You will gain an experience a new country and a common first and second year. during a year in industry. This allows * The Guardian University Guide 2018. companies in energy conversion. understanding of these and all culture. In the third year, BEng students students to put their learning into It provides bursaries of £2,500 other specialisms within electrical choose from a range of specialist practice in a real situation and for each year of study. Visit and electronic engineering. You will gain practical skills and a topics, with flexibility to maintain sound understanding of electrical integrate into a company in a way e3academy.org Through laboratory and project a broad base or focus on specific that is not possible with a summer work, you will develop practical and electronic engineering. This information has been technologies. In the third and MEng students acquire advanced internship. published approximately two years and fault-finding skills as well as fourth year, MEng students study Career prospects engineering skills and also develop in advance of the academic year to an appreciation of the science You can become much more part of the latest technologies along with The electrical and electronic additional knowledge in aspects which it applies. Before making an and mathematics that underpin the team and have more opportunity management-related topics. engineering industry continues to of management and commercial application, it is important that you the subjects. for working on real engineering be strong and we are targeted by a practice within industry. read the prospectus information on problems. This experience is page 222 and check the website for large number of major international Graduates work in a variety of How you will study extremely valuable when you return the most up to date information on companies for recruitment. Previous areas, ranging from automotive and The year abroad is an attractive We help you adapt to the University to university, particularly when our courses and entry requirements graduates work in a wide range of aerospace technologies through element to employers as it learning environment so you you are working on your final-year as changes may have occurred: careers in engineering, commerce, to robotics and the manufacturing demonstrates independence nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy can become an independent project. A year in industry is also education, finance, and IT. industry. You will take part in project and adaptability. and self-motivated student a strong addition to your CV and work which often supports research with problem-solving skills and 95.3% of undergraduates from makes you much more employable. or development in industry. +44 (0)115 951 5559 understanding required of graduates the department secured work or BEng students graduate with a in engineering. You will attend further study within six months of MEng students follow advanced nottingham.ac.uk/enquire solid understanding of electrical lectures, workshops and seminars graduation. The average starting engineering technologies and also and electronic engineering. MEng as well as small-group tutorials. salary was £25,969 with the highest develop additional knowledge NottinghamEngineering graduates have an advanced Much of the course is based in the being £34,000.* in aspects of management and understanding of engineering laboratory working on individual commercial practice within industry. @UoNEngineering * Known destinations of full-time home technologies and develop and group projects. undergraduates who were available for work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based management skills. nottingham.ac.uk/eee on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK.
110 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 111 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/eee BEng | MEng Electrical BEng | MEng Electronic BEng | MEng Electronic Our degree courses are accredited Engineering Engineering and Computer by the Institute of Engineering and Engineering Technology, giving you the chance to become a chartered engineer.
Single honours Single honours Single honours You might also like UCAS: H622 | H601 UCAS: H612 | H610 UCAS: H613 | H611 Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme | Certificate 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time (page 54) AAA-ABB; including maths and AAA-ABB; including maths and AAA-ABB; including maths and an electronics or science subject an electronics or science subject an electronics or science subject Related overseas courses (electronics, physics, chemistry or (electronics, physics, chemistry or (electronics, physics, chemistry or China Campus biology preferred) biology preferred) biology preferred) (page 198) 36-32; 5 in maths and science at 3 6-32; 5 in maths and science at 3 6-32; 5 in maths and science at Malaysia Campus Higher Level Higher Level Higher Level (page 200) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Electronic Electrical Engineering and Electronic Electrical University Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus 120 for all courses in the 120 for all courses in the 120 for all courses in the department department department
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Develop the knowledge and skills Electronic engineering is a broad If you are interested in computers for a career in the field of electrical field which touches on most and software, but want a career engineering, concerning the aspects of our daily life and involves where you have the opportunity to generation, supply, distribution, the processing of information. make physical systems, then this application and control of electrical This includes designing systems course is for you. You will develop energy. for measuring, analysing and a solid base in programming, communicating signals, such as networking, mobile communications The University provided You will study power generation and camera data for a game console and microelectronics. Through a distribution technologies, renewable “me with sound knowledge of motion sensor or signals in a range of electronics-based modules the theory and foundation of energy systems, electrical machines bespoke scientific experiment. you will receive a well-rounded electronics and that was evident and motor drives, power electronics, Signal analysis and control is carried education and be highly desirable in my internship with Renault and relevant subjects covering out with analogue or digital systems. to employers. F1 and Infiniti. control, programming and signal processing. After graduating you will be able to In the BEng final-year project, you Daniel Sanham,” design these circuits, produce high will have the chance to work with BEng Electrical and Electronic BEng students will graduate with a quality code for microcontrollers members of research groups on Engineering sound understanding of engineering or computers, and even design the latest advances in parallel and techniques. MEng students develop a digital circuit for use on a Field embedded architectures, digital their understanding and skills to Programmable Gate Array or custom signal and vector processing and an advanced level, with additional chip. In addition to these topics, VLSI applications for computer knowledge in management and you can also learn about aspects of systems. MEng students follow commercial practice within the communication, optical engineering, advanced engineering technologies industry and have a fast track route instrumentation and computing. and develop knowledge in aspects to achieving chartered engineer of management and commercial status with the IET. The department is internationally practice supported by a group recognised for its work in new ultra- project to design a solution to a high-speed electronic and optical complex engineering problem. devices, which means you are taught by leaders in their field.
112 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 113 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/eee nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/eee BEng Mechanical MEng Mechanical BEng | MEng Engineering | with Study Engineering | with Study Mechanical Engineering Abroad (Year 2) Abroad (Year 2) | (Year 3) including Industrial Year Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Single honours Single honours Single honours Engineering UCAS: H302 | H30W UCAS: H300 | H30U | H30V UCAS: H30A | H30C 3 years full-time 4 years full-time 4 years full-time | 5 years full-time AAB; including A in maths and A*AA-AAA; including A in maths AAB for BEng | A*AA-AAA for preferably physics* and preferably physics* MEng; including A in maths and preferably physics* 3 4; including 6 in maths at Higher 3 8-36; including 6 in maths at Level or 7 at Standard Level, Higher Level or 7 at Standard 3 4 for BEng | 38-36 for MEng; preferably including physics Level, preferably including including 6 in maths at Higher physics Level or 7 at Standard Level, 6 .0 (5.5 in each element) preferably including physics 6 .0 (5.5 in each element) U niversity Park Campus 6 .0 (5.5 in each element) U niversity Park Campus 150 for BEng and MEng U niversity Park Campus At a glance Overview Mechanical Engineering 150 for BEng and MEng O pportunities at China or Our courses span mechanical 3 0 for BEng and MEng Join a department which is subject specialisations Malaysia Campus in second or O pportunities at China or engineering, manufacturing ranked top five in the UK* As part of our mechanical third year Malaysia Campus in second or O pportunities at China and engineering and product design. engineering courses, we offer third year Malaysia Campus Gain hands-on experience I nstitution of Engineering subject specialisations, taught in through a variety of summer Mechanical engineering focuses Designers | Institution of I nstitution of Engineering I nstitution of Engineering Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Materials Mechanical, the final two years. These subjects Engineering and Manufacturing Materials Mechanical, and year-out placement on the application of scientific Mechanical Engineers Designers | Institution of Designers | Institution of reflect the department’s strengths Mechanical Engineers Mechanical Engineers opportunities, which are knowledge to solve problems and and allow you to focus in particular * A pass is required in science practical tests, enhanced by our strong links develop engineering solutions or if assessed separately. Year in industry available areas relevant to your specific * A pass is required in science practical tests, with industry products that are more effective, if assessed separately. sustainable, profitable and efficient. interests and career aspirations. Your first two years on this * A pass is required in science practical tests, Your learning will be shaped Subjects include aerospace, course provide a good grounding Your first two years on this if assessed separately. by high-quality research, Manufacturing engineering includes automotive, bioengineering, design, in the broad fundamentals of course provide a good grounding This course offers the additional which enhances your learning advanced manufacturing techniques human factors, management, mechanical engineering science and in the broad fundamentals of benefit of enhancing your experiences and creates and management systems for a materials, mechatronics and engineering design. The engineering mechanical engineering science and employability further by offering exciting industry/relevant range of manufacturing industries. sustainability. science subjects studied include engineering design. The engineering a year in industry as part of your project opportunities In product design, the focus is thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, science subjects studied include studies. In years one and two more on creativity (both artistic solid mechanics, and dynamics thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, * The Guardian University Guide 2018. Career prospects you will gain a firm foundation and engineering) combined with and electro-mechanical systems. solid mechanics, and dynamics The department is targeted by a in engineering design (including ergonomics and manufacturability In design, the emphasis is on project and electro-mechanical systems. large number of major industrial Computer-Aided Design), materials, as key components of our product work and in both the first and In design, the emphasis is on project and commercial companies for manufacturing processes, design courses. second years, you will undertake work and in both the first and This information has been recruitment, and many of our past engineering science, engineering a design, make and test project, second years, you will undertake published approximately two years graduates are in senior positions. maths, computing and management. in advance of the academic year to How you will study Recent graduates have been which you will manufacture in a design, make and test project, which it applies. Before making an There are differences across our employed by BP, Dyson, Jaguar the world class facilities of the which you will manufacture in Optional modules are available in application, it is important that you courses but essentially the first two Land Rover and Rolls-Royce. department’s student workshop. the world class facilities of the the later years of the course to help read the prospectus information on department’s student workshop. tailor your degree to your specific years will be made up of lectures, Optional modules are available in page 222 and check the website for laboratory classes, workshops and 90.1% of first-degree graduates from interests and career aspirations. You the most up to date information on year three and to help tailor your Optional modules are available design classes, covering engineering the department secured work or will typically undertake an industrial our courses and entry requirements degree to your specific interests in years three and four to help science, computing, management further study within six months of placement in your penultimate year as changes may have occurred: and career aspirations. tailor your degree to your specific and design skills. Throughout our graduation (for some of our courses of study before starting a major nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy interests and career aspirations. courses there is a strong focus on this rate is as high as 100%). The individual project in your final year. MEng students benefit from an project work, helping you to develop average starting salary was £26,892 additional year in which you are able MEng students benefit from an +44 (0)115 951 5559 the skills to tackle real engineering with the highest being £33,000.* to advance and develop specialist additional year in which you are able problems with confidence. Our * Known destinations of full-time home knowledge with an individual to advance and develop specialist nottingham.ac.uk/enquire overall aim is to support you in undergraduates who were available for work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based project. knowledge. becoming an independent learner NottinghamEngineering on the median of those in full-time paid and ultimately a successful, employment within the UK. @UoNEngineering skilled and highly employable engineer or designer. nottingham.ac.uk/m3
114 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 115 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/m3 BEng | MEng Product BEng | MEng Product BEng | MEng BEng | MEng Design and Manufacture Design and Manufacture Manufacturing Manufacturing | with Study Abroad including an Industrial Engineering Engineering including (Year 2) Year an Industrial Year
Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours UCAS: H700 | H715 | H71X | H71Y UCAS: H71A | H71B UCAS: H708 | H707 UCAS: H70A | H70B You might also like Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme | Certificate BEng – 3 years full-time 4 years full-time | 5 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time | 5 years full-time MEng – 4 years full-time (page 54) AAB-ABB for BEng | AAA-AAB for AAB for BEng | A*AA-AAA for AAB for BEng | A*AA-AAA for BEng Architectural Environment AAB-ABB for BEng | AAA-AAB for MEng; including A in maths. Art or MEng; including A in maths and MEng; including A in maths and MEng; including B in maths. Art or design and technology desirable preferably physics* preferably physics Engineering design and technology desirable (page 102) 34-32 for BEng | 36-34 for MEng; 3 4 for BEng | 38-36 for MEng; 3 4 for BEng | 38-36 for MEng; BEng | MEng Environmental One of the best aspects of 34-32 for BEng | 36-34 for MEng; 5 in maths at Higher Level or 6 at 6 in maths at Higher Level or 7 6 in maths at Higher Level or 7 at 5 in maths at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level, excluding maths at Standard Level, preferably Standard Level Engineering “my course is being able to use Standard Level, excluding maths studies including physics (page 105) the workshops to make the 6.0 (5.5 in each element) studies designs we have created. 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) It’s really exciting to apply U niversity Park Campus 6.0 (5.5 in each element) Related overseas courses my knowledge and skills to U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus 30 for BEng and MEng China Campus real-life projects. University Park Campus 30 for BEng and MEng 30 for BEng and MEng O pportunities at China or (page 198) Lexi Wheeler, ” 30 for BEng and MEng O pportunities at China Campus in O pportunities at China or Malaysia Campus in second or Malaysia Campus MEng Mechanical Engineering Opportunities at China Campus in second or third year Malaysia Campus in second or third year (page 200) second or third year third year I nstitute of Engineering and I nstitute of Engineering and Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Materials Mechanical, Institute of Engineering and Technology | Institution of I nstitute of Engineering and Technology Engineering and Manufacturing Materials Mechanical, Technology | Institution of Engineering Designers Technology Year in industry available Engineering Designers Y ear in industry available * A pass is required in science practical tests, My course is really good at if assessed separately. This course offers the additional developing my interest in concept If you are interested in a career in “ This course prepares you for a benefit of enhancing your design. Through experimenting product design, industrial design or Your first two years on this course career in product design with the employability further by offering with different design techniques, in the product development sector provide a good grounding in the additional benefit of enhancing your a year in industry as part of your I am learning to develop new then this course is for you. broad fundamentals of mechanical concepts and create innovative employability further by offering studies. engineering science, materials, products – skills needed for future There is a strong studio element a year in industry as part of your manufacturing and engineering The first two years of the course career prospects. with a focus on industrial relevance studies. design. In design, the emphasis is on provide a good grounding in the and project work throughout. From Steve Cave, ” There is a strong studio element project work and you will undertake broad fundamentals of mechanical the second year, you will always BEng Product Design with a focus on industrial relevance a design, make and test project. engineering science, materials, be working on a product design and Manufacture and project work throughout. From manufacturing and engineering project. These projects develop You will graduate with a range the second year, you will always design. of transferable skills which fully your design skills and give you the be working on a product design equip you to enter employment, opportunity to showcase your skills project. Due to the project focus, In design, the emphasis is on including time management, project with a final-year major project. these courses provide graduates project work and you will undertake management, technical reporting a design, make and test project. Due to the project focus, these with practical skills which are and team working. In your penultimate year you will courses provide graduates with highly sought-after by employers. spend a year working in industry. practical skills which are highly MEng students benefit from an You will undertake a year in industry You will gain first-hand experience sought-after by employers. MEng additional year in which you are in your penultimate year, gaining of the exciting challenges that are students benefit from an additional able to advance and develop first-hand experience of the exciting faced by manufacturing engineers year in which you are able to specialist knowledge. challenges faced by product and will significantly enhance your advance and develop specialist designers and manufacturing technical engineering skills. knowledge. engineers whilst significantly enhancing you technical skills. MEng students benefit from an additional year of study in which MEng students benefit from an you are able to advance and develop additional year in which you are specialist knowledge with a major able to advance and develop individual project. specialist knowledge.
116 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 117 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/m3 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/m3 Medicine and Health Sciences Healthcare and Healthcare and medical sites 119 Key medical sites Cancer Sciences 120 Course duration Medical Physiology and Therapeutics 122 A levels Medicine 124 In ternational Baccalaureate Midwifery 127 Gain experience in major hospitals IELTS requirements Nursing 129 and healthcare facilities in the region. Course location Physiotherapy 131 Course places Use our links with local hospitals, general practices and sites and medical Healthcare Sport and Exercise Science 133 veterinary hospitals to secure a wide range of placements Interview requirements and clinical rotations. Sport Rehabilitation 135 Study abroad Veterinary Medicine and Science 137 Accreditation Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham Located opposite University Park City Hospital Campus, this 1,400-bed hospital This site is home to the University’s houses the Medical School which Division of Physiotherapy and is used by many students from Rehabilitation Sciences. The Search: the schools of health sciences, life purpose-built Clinical Sciences sciences and medicine. Facilities Building contains a 200-seat lecture achieve medicine nottingham uni include the Clinical Skills Centre, theatre and a range of lecture, laboratories, lecture rooms, tutorial and practical rooms. There seminar rooms, a resource room, a is also a state-of-the-art human dissection suite and the Greenfield performance laboratory which Medical Library. There’s also a cafe is used for the analysis of human serving meals, snacks and drinks. movement and biomechanics, nerve conduction studies, imaging Royal Derby ultrasound and upper limb Hospital Centre movement analysis. In addition, Medical physiology and there is a 24-hour computer suite therapeutics, foundation medicine, and an extensive space, including and graduate entry medicine a kitchen, for students to relax, students will use the facilities at eat and study. the centre which is based on site at the Royal Derby Hospital. There Healthcare sites across are problem-based learning rooms, the East Midlands Practise it a clinical skills suite, an anatomy We work with hospitals, general suite, laboratories, an auditorium practices and veterinary practices and seminar rooms. A bus runs as well as private and voluntary between University Park Campus organisations to provide a varied and the hospital. opportunity for you to interact with patients and/or clients. Sutton Bonington Depending on your course, Campus placements span across The Veterinary School is based Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and at Sutton Bonington Campus, a Lincolnshire. For more information few miles south of Nottingham. see nottingham.ac.uk/mhs The school has modern teaching and research facilities, including a Clinical Skills Centre, laboratories, lecture and teaching rooms, stables, manège, smallholding and apiary. Cure it There is also a working dairy farm, sheep and pig facilities and an 118 abattoir. 119 BSc | MSci Learn different laboratory Cancer Sciences techniques which will help develop your research skills. Cancer Sciences
Single honours UCAS: B131 | B130 Cancer Sciences Cancer Sciences Cancer 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time AAB for BSc | AAA for MSci; including at least two sciences from biology, chemistry, physics or maths*
3 4; 6,6,5 at Higher Level for BSc | 36; 6,6,6 at Higher Level for MSci; including two sciences from biology, chemistry, physics or maths If you choose the MSci, you’ll At a glance Overview 6.5 (6.0 in each element) undertake research as part of a One in two people in the UK will get Learn about and be part of guaranteed placement in industry, Medical School cancer. The challenge of treating new treatments for cancer, a research institute or a university. cancer is ever-changing, just as the 35 working with internationally There will be opportunities to cancers are themselves. Finding recognised scientists study in the UK or abroad. BSc O pportunities at various new ways to defeat it is the goal that destinations in fourth year for MSci students can transfer to the MSci Develop your research skills scientists across the world have set at the end of year two if they meet with the opportunity to work themselves. Join us and you could * A pass is required in science practical tests, the academic requirements and a if assessed separately. on novel projects be one of them. placement is available. Gain a comprehensive Gain work experience in the Cancer is a research priority area understanding of biomedical UK or abroad if you choose at Nottingham, which means we Career prospects science with a focus on cancer. the MSci course have experts in all areas of cancer Upon graduation, you’ll have Studying cell and molecular biology, studies. You’ll be taught by these knowledge covering biochemistry, genetics, and physiology will help research-active academics who are genetics, cell and molecular biology, you appreciate what causes cancer working to advance understanding, and physiology. These skills, and how new treatments are treatment, prevention and care of along with a deep understanding developed. cancers. We’re also investing in a of the complexity of cancer, will new Centre for Cancer Sciences prepare you for employment in In the second year, you’ll investigate for multidisciplinary research. pharmaceuticals, biotechnology the different processes that There will be opportunities for and other areas of life sciences. contribute to how cancers start, This information has been you to undertake your final-year grow, spread and escape the published approximately two years research projects here. You may also choose to pursue immune system. There will be an in advance of the academic year to further research training through opportunity to work with cancer which it applies. Before making an How you will study studying a masters or PhD in cancer clinicians to understand what application, it is important that you or other biomedical science, cell Teaching is primarily delivered happened to a patient who had read the prospectus information on biology, or allied fields. cancer, from start to finish, and page 222 and check the website for through lectures, laboratory see how your knowledge is being the most up to date information on practicals, research projects, our courses and entry requirements seminars, tutorials and workshops. applied to patient management. as changes may have occurred: You’ll have some of your learning The third year will look at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy based in a clinical environment, with cancer cells and the tumour the majority of teaching taking place microenvironment in more detail. in our Medical School. Assessment +44 (0)115 951 5559 A 12-week research project will will vary depending on the module allow you to make new discoveries nottingham.ac.uk/enquire being studied but you can expect in a cancer research lab. dissertations, essays, exams, group The MSci year involves a laboratory uonmedicine work, laboratory reports, portfolios and presentations. placement, in the UK or abroad. MedicineUoN You’ll enhance your research skills which will prepare you well for nottingham.ac.uk/ further study and employment. medicine
120 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 121 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/cancersciences BSc Medical Physiology and Therapeutics Medical Physiology and Therapeutics Single honours You might also like UCAS: B121 Science with Foundation Year | Science Foundation Certificate 3 years full-time (page 55) Biochemistry courses AAB-ABB*; including biology or chemistry**, plus GCSE English (page 142) language and maths, 4 (C) or BSc | MSci Genetics above (page 145) I’ve really enjoyed my time 3 4-32; 5 in biology or chemistry BMBS Medicine at Higher Level “on the course. The range of (page 126) medical science taught will act 6.5 (6.0 in each element) BMBS Medicine with Foundation as a firm foundation for me to Medical Physiology and Therapeutics Physiology Medical Year pursue in a career within the and Therapeutics Physiology Medical R oyal Derby Hospital (page 126) medical field. At a glance Overview For your final-year research project, 60 you’ll have a choice of lab-based Neuroscience courses Based in the Royal Derby Hospital Thomas Yau, ” Study a range of subjects or non-lab-based projects. This (page 167) Centre in Derby, you’ll study a * Some offers of BBB may be made to BSc Medical Physiology within the medical sciences, provides essential experience at the applicants from a widening participation and Therapeutics multidisciplinary programme of including anatomy, cell biology forefront of clinical and scientific background. We use a postcode tool to anatomy, histology, molecular and determine this. and physiology research. Portfolios and reflection, cell biology, pharmacology and ** A pass is required in science practical supported by personal tutors, Have access to an anatomy physiology. tests, if assessed separately. help establish your personal and suite with prosected human Understand the scientific basics cadavers Following a first year which provides professional development for I have developed scientific and of health, illness and treatment an overview of the major body the future. clinical skills in a range of different through the study of medical “ Graduate with skills that systems, the second year allows areas, which provides an excellent open up employment you to specialise in your area of Career prospects science disciplines. These include basis for my future objective opportunities in scientific physiology, cell biology, anatomy, choice through optional modules. You’ll obtain a broad skill base that to undertake further studies in and clinical fields, including pharmacology, histology and Spending half of your final year in is valued by employers in scientific, graduate entry medicine. research and medicine a research environment means you pathophysiology. medical and clinical research. Larissa Schaffert, ” gain valuable experience working at In the first year, you’ll look in-depth BSc Medical Physiology Our graduates are working in the forefront of scientific research at the major body systems in and Therapeutics and practice. diverse sectors, including the NHS, health and disease states. As you biomedical science, and academic progress into years two and three, The diversity of our basic medical and pharmaceutical research physiology topics coupled with you’ll explore disease processes, including clinical trial management. diagnostics and therapies select diagnostics, therapies and Further study is also an option, This information has been treatments, provides a firm base underpinning medical science today. published approximately two years with some students choosing to from which to pursue further studies in advance of the academic year to undertake an MSc, MRes or Diverse study options in years two which it applies. Before making an in a variety of allied health-related PhD course. and three allow you to focus on application, it is important that you subjects, including graduate entry areas of interest, including cancer read the prospectus information on medicine. Availability for employment and biology, the cardiorespiratory page 222 and check the website for salary data for this course is not system, cellular disease mechanisms the most up to date information on How you will study attainable due to a small sample and skeletal muscle physiology. Your our courses and entry requirements size. However, as a guide 97.7% of Taught by a dedicated team of selected final-year research project as changes may have occurred: undergraduates from the faculty clinical and non-clinical teaching personalises your course further, nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy had secured work or further study and research academics, you’ll and helps expand your practical within six months of graduation. The experience a range of teaching expertise and employability skills. average starting salary was £24,415 +44 (0)115 951 5559 styles from traditional lectures, with the highest being £42,000.* tutorials and group work to practical nottingham.ac.uk/enquire classes in the laboratories, clinical * Known destinations of full-time home skills and anatomy suite. Problem- undergraduates who were available for uonmedicine work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based based learning activities will help on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. MedicineUoN your problem-solving and analytical abilities. Some sessions are shared nottingham.ac.uk/medicine with medical students.
122 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 123 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/mpt Clinical phase 2 Provisionally registered doctors Applicants for A101 Medicine This 40-week phase may include: can only practise in approved S it the Graduate Australian foundation year one posts. Medical School Admissions Test Child Health Successful completion of the (GAMSAT) on or by Saturday Medicine C ommunity Based Medicine foundation year one programme is 24 March 2018 and Wednesday Medicine (Primary Care) normally achieved within 12 months 12 September 2018 and is marked by the award of a Dermatology A pply through UCAS by Certificate of Experience. Healthcare of the Elderly 15 October 2018 Obstetrics and Gynaecology You will need full registration with a C omplete online work experience licence to practise for unsupervised questionnaire – details of which Ophthalmology medical practice in the NHS or will be sent to you if you exceed Otorhinolaryngology private practice in the UK. our GAMSAT results cut off (ear, nose and throat) 99.6% of undergraduates from Y our GAMSAT and online Psychiatry the school had secured work or questionnaire will be considered There is also a Special Study module further study within six months of and shortlisted applicants will be which allows you to choose an area graduation. The average starting interviewed salary was £27,958 with the highest At a glance Overview The clinical phases of specialty from many topics which A101 is open to UK and EU you can study in depth. There are being £40,000.* Our medicine courses equip you Undergraduate students in the third applicants only. Learn anatomy through hands- also options to study abroad. * Known destinations of full-time home on experience at one of the with the knowledge, skills and year will undertake a supervised undergraduates who were available for few universities in the UK to behaviour to allow you to graduate research project of their choice. Clinical phase 3 work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based Other conditions with the Bachelor of Medicine and Following this, you will move into on the median of those in full-time paid offer full-body dissection* In your final year, you undertake employment within the UK. Health note – offers are subject to Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) degree the clinical phases where you the 32-week Advanced Clinical the results of hepatitis B and C, HIV, Benefit from early interaction and to practise as a new doctor on will rotate through a series of Experience (ACE), which may How to apply tuberculosis, two MMR vaccinations with patients through visits to the foundation training programme. placements at major teaching include the following subjects: (or evidence of immunity to general practices and hospitals trusts across Nottinghamshire, You should have ongoing voluntary measles and rubella), and varicella If you are on the five or six-year Derbyshire and Lincolnshire medicine experience in a caring setting when vaccinations (or a history of having Complete an integrated course, you will also obtain a and in the community. surgery you apply, for example in a care chicken pox). In addition, you will BMedSci, allowing you to Bachelor of Medical Sciences home, and you should try to get need to have an occupational undertake a research project (BMedSci) degree. This provides Currently, third year placements are m usculoskeletal disorders and some NHS work experience or talk health assessment. in an area you find interesting* an opportunity to undertake a at the following hospitals: disability to your own GP. * Only available to undergraduate supervised research project in primar y care (general practice) Students with disabilities – the No ttingham: Queen’s Medical students. an area you find interesting. Applicants for A100/A108 School of Medicine has a special Centre; Nottingham City critical illness S it the UK Clinical Aptitude responsibility to ensure that all Hospital; Highbury Hospital How you will study The final module is Transition to Test (UKCAT) before applying candidates admitted to the course M ansfield: King’s Mill Hospital Practice. It may include careers through UCAS Our courses enable you to develop will be eligible for registration by events, foundation year one a wide range of qualities and skills Derb y: Royal Derby Hospital A pply through UCAS by the General Medical Council on preparation course, medical graduation. If you have a disability, to allow for professional medical Chesterfield: Chesterfield 15 October 2018 assistantship (MAST) and the please seek advice from the school This information has been registration. We use a range Royal Hospital S hortlisted applicants will be elective period. MAST takes place before applying. published approximately two years of teaching methods including interviewed Linc oln: Lincoln County Hospital over six weeks working with a in advance of the academic year to lectures, small groups, individual which it applies. Before making an current foundation year one doctor. Disclosure and Barring Service tutorials, laboratory work and Grantham: Grantham and District A108 applicants must normally application, it is important that you For the elective period, a period of (DBS) – offers are subject to project work, visits to general Hospital be UK citizens, classed as a home read the prospectus information on seven weeks is allowed, of which a satisfactory DBS clearance. The practices and hospitals and a diverse B oston: Pilgrim Hospital student for fees purposes and living page 222 and check the website for minimum of six weeks’ attendance University is required to use the the most up to date information on range of clinical placements. in a neighbourhood in the UK that is at your approved elective DBS to assess the suitability of our courses and entry requirements Clinical phase 1 less advantaged in terms of income, Progression is assessed by end of institution(s) is required (which must applicants for medicine. Information as changes may have occurred: This 17-week phase starts the education and other factors. Please year exams and your performance include at least 240 contact hours). held by the DBS will be considered nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy intensive clinical teaching and check the online postcode tool on clinical placements. Towards Many students choose to travel on an individual basis and will be experience, where undergraduate before applying to see if you’re the end of your course, you will abroad for their elective. handled and disposed of securely and graduate entry students join eligible. +44 (0)115 951 5559 undertake an intensive programme in compliance with legislation. to undertake modules such as to support your transition from Applicants from outside the UK may Clinical Practice (Medicine and Career prospects nottingham.ac.uk/enquire student to foundation training as be eligible if they have indefinite Surgery), Community Follow up, At the end of the undergraduate a new doctor. The course covers leave to remain in the UK or refugee uonmedicine and Therapeutics. course you will receive your areas such as management of acute BMBS degree. This entitles you to status at the point of making an application for this course. MedicineUoN medical and surgical emergencies provisional registration with the and practical aspects of prescribing. General Medical Council, subject nottingham.ac.uk/medicine to its acceptance that there are no fitness to practise concerns. 124 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 125 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/medicine BMBS Medicine BMBS Medicine with BMBS Graduate a Foundation Year Entry Medicine Midwifery
Medicine Single honours Single honours Single honours Midwifery UCAS: A100 UCAS: A108 UCAS: A101
5 years full-time 6 years full-time (1 year 4 years full-time foundation) AAA; including biology and N/A; please see below chemistry*. Plus six GCSEs BBC; including B in biology and N/A; please see below including biology, chemistry and chemistry*. Plus five GCSEs physics or double science, 7 (A) or including biology, chemistry, 7.5 (7.0 in each element) above and English language and English language, maths and R oyal Derby Hospital Centre, maths, 6 (B) or above physics (or science double or hospital trusts and general triple award), 6 (B) or above 36; 6,6,6 at Higher Level including practices in Nottinghamshire, biology and chemistry, excluding 28; 5,5,5 at Higher Level including Derbyshire and Lincolnshire core points biology and chemistry, excluding 93 (UK and EU only) core points You’ll experience clinical practice 7.5 (7.0 in each element) Overview At a glance A round 250-350 of 1,000 in two of our hospitals through our 7.5 (7.0 in each element) Midwifery requires students to Medical School, hospital applicants are interviewed ‘home and away’ model. In your first Register as a practising develop the academic abilities, trusts and general practices in M edical School, hospital year you’ll be allocated to a clinical midwife with the Nursing O pportunities at various clinical skills and personal qualities Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire trusts and general practices in placement site, your ‘home’, and for and Midwifery Council upon destinations to take responsibility for the care and Lincolnshire Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire your second year you’ll be allocated successful course completion and Lincolnshire General Medical Council of women during pregnancy and 206 to a different site, your ‘away’. You childbirth. Experience continuity of 27 (UK or refugee status only) will return to your original ‘home’ Around 1,000 of 2,500 applicants Created for applicants who may care, from pregnancy to We offer a contemporary values placement site for your third year. are interviewed A round 85-100 of 500 applicants wish to change career direction, postpartum, through our are interviewed and research-based curriculum, student case-holding system Opportunities at various this course builds on the intellectual skills acquired by students who have and are fully accredited by the Clinical placements destinations O pportunities at various Have the opportunity to completed a first degree. You’ll need Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI). The Placements link the theory to destinations undertake the Newborn and General Medical Council to have a minimum of a 2:2 degree additional opportunity to undertake practice, developing clinical skills General Medical Council Infant Physical Examination in any subject and applications the optional NIPE award offers and allowing you to experience * A pass is required in science practical tests, students an excellent opportunity (NIPE) award if assessed separately. * A pass is required in science practical tests, should be made through UCAS. different trusts across different if assessed separately. The first 18 months are based at our to achieve an extended clinical skill sites. During your clinical In the first two years, medical purpose-built medical school at the upon qualification. placements you will: science is taught alongside early The foundation year covers all the Royal Derby Hospital. contact with patients. Weekly important elements of biology and Midwifery care is provided in a meet and care for women and student clinical case conferences chemistry to boost your knowledge, You’ll undertake a problem-based variety of settings such as women’s their families during pregnancy, allow you to gain insight into a range with an emphasis in the biology learning (PBL) course where you homes, hospital wards and within childbirth and during the the community. Student midwives of medical career pathways, through strand on human biology rather will work in small groups to explore postnatal period This information has been interaction with practising clinicians than animal or plant species. In clinical scenarios using case studies. are exposed to practice-based learning in a range of settings to de velop your clinical published approximately two years and their patients. addition, you will cover key topics These will be supported by taught in advance of the academic year to midwifery skills in health psychology and population classes and clinical skills sessions. enable the development of key which it applies. Before making an You will become familiar with midwifery skills. health, and have your learning set in Early clinical experience is provided w ork alongside qualified application, it is important that you clinical concepts through a series clinical context where appropriate. through general practice or hospital midwives and the wider read the prospectus information on of lectures, podcasts, seminars Fundamental subjects including visits and personal and professional How you will study page 222 and check the website for multidisciplinary team the most up to date information on and visits to general practices and anatomy, microanatomy and development is encouraged. The majority of study takes place our courses and entry requirements hospitals, learning the principles microbiology will be explored. at Queen’s Medical Centre, Placements are allocated before you Following the initial 18 months, as changes may have occurred: of clinical history-taking and Nottingham, where we have a start the course, and can be based You’ll also develop your skills in you will progress onto the clinical nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy examination. In the third year, you clinical skills centre and drop-in anywhere within the East Midlands. writing, research, data analysis phases (see pages 124-125) of the will undertake a research project facilities for students to practise If offered a place, you can indicate and examination success. An course, combining with students leading to the award of BMedSci. their clinical skills (such as a preference for your home site, +44 (0)115 951 5559 assessed portfolio of personal from BMBS Medicine and BMBS Following this, you will move into abdominal palpation) in a although we can’t guarantee this. and professional development is Medicine with a Foundation Year the clinical phases, detailed on simulated environment. nottingham.ac.uk/enquire pages 124-125. maintained through a series of and participating in the same tutorials with your personal tutor. modules and attachments across We work in partnership with eight UoNHealthSciences On completion, you’ll join year one a variety of clinical sites in the hospitals, where you will work in of the BMBS Medicine course. East Midlands. clinical practice for half the time @UoN_SHS on your course. nottingham.ac.uk/ healthsciences
126 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 127 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/medicine BSc Midwifery
Nursing
Case-holding Single honours Nursing Midwifery Students meet women during UCAS: B 723 (September and pregnancy and participate in their January intake)* antenatal care; they are on-call for the labour and birth and contribute 3 years full-time** to the postnatal care of the woman and her newborn. ABB; including biology preferably, however chemistry, physics Career prospects or physical education will be considered. Plus eight GCSEs 7-4 I’ve loved studying midwifery Upon successfully completing the (A-C), including English language, “at Nottingham. I’ve gained many course, students can register as maths and a science subject.*** different experiences while a midwife with the Nursing and on placement and really enjoy Midwifery Council. 32; 6,5,5 at Higher Level including a physical science. English, maths learning about the theory behind those experiences. I feel very After gaining experience as a and a science at Standard Level 4 This allows you to see how different grateful for the friends I’ve made Overview At a glance or GCSE 4 (C) or above trusts operate as well broaden your registered midwife, graduates on this course and the support Nursing is a highly skilled and may move into specialist roles clinical skills. Get hands-on experience 7.5 (7.0 in each element) they provide. intellectually challenging profession (ie substance misuse, diabetes, in community and hospital and nurses must have a range First year BSc students will have teenage pregnancy), or go into T eaching will predominantly be in Lyndsey Foster,” settings Nottingham of qualities such as the ability to Wednesday afternoons free (when education or research. There is BSc Midwifery communicate, to solve problems, not on placement) so you have Develop a global perspective also the option to pursue higher 80 (two international) to work well in a team and, above the opportunity to take part in of nursing and, on most educational qualifications, including S uccessful applicants will be all, to be caring. university activities such as sports courses, have the opportunity masters and PhD. Midwives may interviewed and societies. to experience healthcare also pursue a role as a consultant As a leader in nursing education, abroad midwife. O pportunities at various The programme is well our degree courses provide a sharp destinations in third year “structured and the tutors are focus on practical nursing skills and Career prospects Study a course which leads to extremely helpful, there’s help 99.4% of undergraduates from are supported by rigorous theory and Nursing graduates enjoy careers in a professional registration with * Applicants will have the opportunity to and support available whenever the school who were available for research, based in a community and diverse range of settings, including the Nursing and Midwifery select which intake they would prefer if I need it. I’ve formed friendships employment had secured work or they’re invited to the selection day following both the NHS and the private, Council (NMC) for life and I’m looking forward to clinical teaching hospital setting. further study within six months of shortlisting. voluntary and independent sector. the experiences and challenges graduation. The average starting ** Full-time (135 weeks plus seven weeks’ You may choose a career in clinical annual leave per year, inclusive of bank ahead. How you will study salary was £22,523 with the highest care, teaching and research, and holidays). We use a wide variety of teaching being £38,000.* Lorna McGinness,” management. *** See our website for alternative methods, including lead lectures, qualifications. A pass is required in science BSc Midwifery How to apply practical tests, if assessed separately. small-group work and practical The salary scale for nurses extends clinical skills. from Band 5 to Band 8. A newly A range of applicants are invited You’ll study theory, partake in qualified nurse working in the NHS This information has been to a selection day, including a You’ll benefit from learning in a practice placements and will can expect to be employed at Band published approximately two years number of multiple mini interviews. simulated environment. This might in advance of the academic year to be required to undertake shift 5 with a salary ranging from £22,128 You’ll be expected to demonstrate include role play, simulated patients which it applies. Before making an work with partner NHS trusts. to £28,746*. The highest band, Band potential for academic progression, and high-fidelity manikins that application, it is important that you On successful completion of this 8d might be paid to a chief nurse, commitment to a career in allows you to experience scenarios read the prospectus information on course, you’ll have acquired the with a salary ranging from £67,248 midwifery and an understanding of you have yet to come across in page 222 and check the website for knowledge, clinical and analytical to £83,258.* the most up to date information on the role of the midwife. Applications skills required to be a midwife. practice; for example how to our courses and entry requirements from mature students are welcome You’ll also be eligible to register communicate with children or 99.4% of undergraduates from as changes may have occurred: – with evidence of academic study as a midwife with the Nursing and adults in distress, or manage a the school secured work or nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy within three years prior to the year Midwifery Council. person who is acutely unwell. further study within six months of of application. graduation. The average starting You’ll undertake placements lasting salary was £22,523 with the highest +44 (0)115 951 5559 * Known destinations of full-time home 4–10 weeks, plus an elective undergraduates who were available for being £38,000.** work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based placement and a management nottingham.ac.uk/enquire on the median of those in full-time paid placement. We ensure you’ll have a * Correct as of 1 April 2017. employment within the UK. range of experiences appropriate to ** Known destinations of full-time home UoNHealthSciences undergraduates who were available for your chosen field including medical, work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based surgical, acute care and community on the median of those in full-time paid @UoN_SHS nursing. employment within the UK. nottingham.ac.uk/ healthsciences
128 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 129 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/midwifery BSc Nursing: Adult | GEN Nursing: Adult | Child | Mental Health Child | Mental Health Physiotherapy
Nursing Single honours Single honours UCAS: B740 | B730 | B767 UCAS: N /A* Physiotherapy
3 years full-time 2 years full-time BBB; including a science subject; N/A** plus GCSEs in English and maths N/A** at 4 (C) or above 7.0 (7.0 in each element) 30; three subjects at Higher Level including a science subject, plus N ottingham I really enjoy the placement opportunities that we are able to English and maths at Standard 100 “ Level access. Being based in the UK’s biggest mental health trust means S uccessful applicants will be 7.5 (7.0 in each element) interviewed there are opportunities that are Nottingham simply not available anywhere We provide all the equipment else. Overview At a glance * Applications for this course should be made necessary for practical skills 320 (including up to 5 directly to the University of Nottingham, via This course will give you the teaching, including: Join a small division with a international places) the postgraduate route. For full details see Philippa” Oddi, practical skills and theoretical nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy. BSc Nursing: Mental Health strong support network, where knowledge needed for modern Successful applicants will be ** You will need to have a 2:2 degree or above, mo vement analysis equipment 95% of students graduated interviewed and GCSE English language, maths and physiotherapists. Patient focus (eg cybex machine, force plates) with a first or 2:1 in 2017 science at 4 (C) or above. is key, so you will be expected to Opportunities at various exercise sound judgement in a elect rotherapy (diagnostic and Mix teaching with clinical destinations in second year Our Graduate Entry Nursing course variety of clinical situations, being therapeutic ultrasound and practice, giving hands-on allows you to complete your My placements have been able to evaluate and adapt your laser therapy) context to what you learn Designed to build the skills and nursing registration and Master of both diverse and positive. I’ve “ therapeutic skills to meet the knowledge needed for a modern Science in two years, through the been on orthopedic trauma exercise-based equipment Have the opportunity to needs of the individual patient. nursing career, we give you three accreditation of your undergraduate wards, watching surgery in (eg gym balls, weights and work internationally on years in your chosen field. degree and relevant practical theatre, and working in the Not only do physiotherapists treat balance equipment) a three-week elective community. You get a good placement, experiencing Your first year will be a standard experience. This experience could physically, they are also involved manikins equipped for respiratory insight into the kind of nurse physiotherapy in another university year of 37 weeks and include working in healthcare as a with health promotion and illness teaching (eg auscultation dolls, you want to become. country includes three clinical placements support worker or volunteer. prevention. suction practice and CPR) in the second semester. As part of You will undertake placements Marie Staunton, ” your studies, you can undertake GEN Nursing: Adult How you will study You will spend a portion of your throughout the East Midlands time at the Queen’s Medical Centre, additional qualifications for example Teaching is delivered through region in a comprehensive range where facilities include laboratories, in first aid, dementia training or lectures, seminars, practical of healthcare environments. The a dissection room and a clinical the Nottingham Advantage Award. sessions and small-group teaching programme utilises an enquiry- skills suite. There is also an emphasis on based learning approach, which sessions. We teach a holistic This information has been inter-professional learning with builds on your existing skills and approach to patient care, which In addition, you’ll make use of the published approximately two years medical and pharmacy students. will develop your clinical leadership encompasses the physical, mental sports facilities on Jubilee Campus in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Before making an and social aspects of healthcare. During the second year, you’ll skills, preparing you for practice. and the David Ross Sports Village for application, it is important that you Years two and three are divided arrange a four-week elective teaching around exercise prescription read the prospectus information on When you apply you will choose between academic study and placement. You may wish to stay and functional rehabilitation. page 222 and check the website for to focus on one of three different clinical practice. Clinical education in the UK or go abroad for this the most up to date information on fields – adult, child or mental health will be conducted within NHS our courses and entry requirements experience. Throughout the course Career prospects nursing. Each area is associated with hospital and community settings. as changes may have occurred: you will study topics such as a different skillset, and comes with You’ll graduate with a sound nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy effectiveness for nursing practice, its own communication, knowledge The majority of teaching will take knowledge of the fundamentals communication and leadership, and and leadership challenges. Selecting place in the Clinical Sciences of physiotherapy and extensive person-centred nursing. You will a specific focus from the outset Building at Nottingham City Hospital. experience of relating theories to +44 (0)115 951 5559 build on these topics yearly, allowing ensures that our graduates are well practice through clinical placements. you to graduate with an aptitude for nottingham.ac.uk/enquire prepared to tackle the challenges In the UK, most physiotherapists the delivery of safe, effective and presented by professional life. high-quality person-centred work within the variety of UoNHealthSciences nursing care. specialities offered by the NHS, including burns and plastics, @UoN_SHS healthcare of the elderly, mental nottingham.ac.uk/ health, neurology and paediatrics. healthsciences
130 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 131 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/nursing BSc Physiotherapy
Sport and
However, there are many other Single honours settings including research and Exercise academia, charitable organisations, UCAS: B160 Physiotherapy industry, sports centres, the armed Science forces and veterinary practices. 3 years full-time 99% of undergraduates from the AAB; including biology^ or school secured work or further physical education; plus a study within six months of minimum of six GCSEs^^ graduation. The average starting at 9-5 (A*-B) Science Sport and Exercise The facilities are incredible at salary was £22,523 with the highest 3 4; 6 in biology at Higher Level being £38,000.* “the City Hospital. When doing 7.5 (7.0 in each element) practical classes we work in small * Known destinations of full-time home groups so there’s a good staff to undergraduates who were available for N ottingham City Hospital work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based student ratio. on the median of those in full-time paid 4 5 (plus up to 8 international Sarah Needham,” As well as dedicated labs in the employment within the UK. places) Overview At a glance £40m David Ross Sports Village, BSc Physiotherapy Sport and exercise science A round 220 of 1,000 applications teaching will take place in the Benefit from access to a addresses all issues in human How to apply are shortlisted for interview Medical School. This provides you dissection suite, functional adaptation and performance in the Successful applicants will be with a clinical environment and sports medicine facilities, O pportunities at various context of sport. It also embraces invited to interview – these take destinations in third year access to our dissection suite and and labs in our £40m place in December, January and major public health issues, such David Ross Sports Village I love how practical the functional sports medicine facilities. February. We look for knowledge as ageing, mental health and ^ A pass is required in science practical tests, course is and all the hands-on Choose a course with an of physiotherapy, the ability to if assessed separately. “ sedentariness, all of which associate There will be additional opportunities we have with real emphasis on science and communicate and form opinions, ^^ Taken at one sitting, to include biology/ strongly with chronic disease opportunities for you to take and acting patients. health, providing you with non-verbal communication skills, double science, English language and maths. progression. coaching qualifications and internal Miriam Tyler, ” and external work experience skills that open up a range sensitivity, tolerance, and the A newly qualified physiotherapist You will develop skills to understand BSc Physiotherapy placements, giving you the skills of career options ability to work within a team. must be able to exercise sound how the human body interacts judgement in a variety of clinical employers look for. Experience multidisciplinary Applications without evidence of with its environment and use situations, and be able to adapt their teaching from internationally work experience in relevant settings this knowledge to maximise therapeutic skills to meet the needs Sport at Nottingham recognised expert academics will not be accepted. improvements in performance and of individual patients. Recognised physical and mental health across There are numerous opportunities to in the Faculties of Medicine by the Chartered Society of sport, exercise and clinical settings. get involved in sport at Nottingham and Health Sciences and Other conditions Physiotherapy, this course provides both on and off campus. See Engineering Students with disabilities or health students with the experience How you will study pages 32 and 33 for further details. concerns – the division has a special necessary to approach these We also offer generous sports Topics are introduced through responsibility to ensure that all demands with confidence. scholarships to support promising lectures and explored in more depth This information has been candidates admitted to the course athletes. For further details visit In the first year you will learn the through seminars and practical published approximately two years will be eligible for registration by nottingham.ac.uk/sport in advance of the academic year to basics, before moving into years classes. Small-group teaching is the Chartered Society and the which it applies. Before making an also used to maximise your time Health and Care Professions Council two and three, which offer a flexible Career prospects application, it is important that you on graduation. Please seek advice course of study and 32 weeks of with lecturers and give you an read the prospectus information on Sport and exercise science from the division before applying. supervised clinical practice. This opportunity to discuss the subject page 222 and check the website for practice can also be personalised in with your peers. graduates will be well prepared the most up to date information on Disclosure and Barring Service year three, focusing on specialisms for a number of careers in sectors our courses and entry requirements Being part of the Faculty of (DBS) – offers are subject to including paediatrics, women’s including professional sports clubs, as changes may have occurred: Medicine and Health Sciences satisfactory DBS clearance. The health, adult learning disabilities, the health service, education, food nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy means we can draw on the expertise University is required to use the DBS mental health, burns and plastics, and drink, and clinical research. Due to assess the suitability of applicants of our academics to provide you to our enhanced scientific content, oncology and rheumatology. +44 (0)115 951 5559 for physiotherapy. Information held with the latest knowledge across you will also be in a good position At the end of year three, there is the medical and biological sciences. by the DBS will be considered on to undertake further study, such nottingham.ac.uk/enquire an individual basis and will be an elective three-week placement Our partnership with the Faculty as an MSc or PhD in human health which can be organised anywhere of Engineering, who will deliver handled and disposed of securely and disease and a number of allied UoNLifeSciences in compliance with legislation. in the world. biomechanics teaching, stresses topics. the importance of inter-professional @UoNLifeSci learning. nottingham.ac.uk/life-sciences
132 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 133 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/healthsciences BSc Sport and Explore different topics through Exercise Science theory and laboratory work, giving you a varied learning experience. Sport Rehabilitation
Single honours UCAS: C600
3 years full-time Sport Rehabilitation AAB*; including at least two from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics**. Plus five GCSEs
Sport and Exercise Science Sport and Exercise at 7-4 (A-C), including English language and maths
34; 5/6 in biology and another science subject at Higher Level
6.5 (6.0 in each element) Medical School and University Overview The majority of teaching in year At a glance Park Campus one takes place in the Clinical Sport rehabilitators are practitioners Sciences Building at Nottingham Work closely with other 35 trained in sport and exercise City Hospital. It contains a 200-seat healthcare students to develop medicine, who work alongside other lecture theatre, a selection your inter-professional skills * Applicants with exceptional sporting sports and healthcare professionals. pedigree will be considered on a case-by-case of smaller lecture and tutorial The course will equip graduates with Mix teaching with clinical basis. rooms, practical rooms and a the knowledge, skills and flexibility practice, giving hands-on ** Biology preferred. A pass is required in computer suite. Two human science practical tests, if assessed separately. to work independently in a range of context to what you learn performance laboratories are sporting, health, rehabilitation and Gain scientific knowledge into why used for analysis of human Have the opportunity to exercise environments. and how the body functions during movement and biomechanics. work internationally on and after sport and exercise. Students will be expected to a three-week elective In years two and three we also use exercise sound judgement in a placement, experiencing You’ll begin by covering the other sport and specialist laboratory variety of rehabilitation and sport your subject abroad fundamentals of human physiology, facilities around the University performance situations, with a focus biochemistry, metabolism and cell campuses, including the David on how to evaluate and adapt their biology alongside specialised core Ross Sports Village and Sports approach to meet the needs of the skills. Laboratory techniques will Injury Clinic. individual client. be introduced, putting the theory into practice. You’ll also undertake How you will study Career prospects a first aid qualification as part of the Graduate sport rehabilitators Teaching is delivered through Professional Development Portfolio. (GSRs) have a broad knowledge lectures, tutorials, practical sessions This information has been of the fundamentals of sport In year two, further modules and small-group lessons. You will published approximately two years rehabilitation. They are employed in physiology, metabolism and develop your ability to manage your in advance of the academic year to in a range of sport, health and which it applies. Before making an nutrition, biomechanics, and own learning individually and as part psychology will be covered. In occupational settings. GSRs work in application, it is important that you of a group. read the prospectus information on addition, human anatomy and a variety of areas including private In the first year most teaching is clinics, professional sports teams, page 222 and check the website for sports medicine are explored. the most up to date information on undertaken with BSc Physiotherapy clubs, Ministry of Defence and A major feature of the final year our courses and entry requirements students. Years two and three will the leisure industry. There are also as changes may have occurred: is a lab-based research project, focus on the core sport and exercise opportunities in research and/or nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy working alongside a research science subjects and include a large teaching. group. Advanced optional modules practical exercise component. will allow you to personalise the GSRs can expect an NHS Band +44 (0)115 951 5559 course to align it with your future You will undertake clinical 5 starting salary ranging from career or study interests. placements to further develop £22,128 to £28,746*. With career nottingham.ac.uk/enquire your skills and knowledge of progression and development, rehabilitation and allow you to there is the prospect of applying for UoNHealthSciences put what you learn into practice. senior positions across a variety of specialist fields. @UoN_SHS * Correct as of 1 April 2017. nottingham.ac.uk/ healthsciences
134 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 135 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/sportsci BSc Sport Rehabilitation
Veterinary
99% of undergraduates from the Single honours school secured work or further Medicine study within six months of UCAS: C630 graduation. The average starting and Science salary was £22,523 with the highest 3 years full-time
Sport Rehabilitation being £38,000.** ABB; including a biological ** Known destinations of full-time home science* or physical education. undergraduates who were available for Plus a minimum of six GCSEs at work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid grade 5 (B), taken at one sitting, employment within the UK. including biology/double science, I thoroughly enjoyed my English language and maths time on the course and couldn’t
“ and Science Medicine Veterinary How to apply 3 2; 6 in biology at Higher Level recommend it enough. The learning facilities and student Successful applicants will be 7.5 (7.0 in each element) placements within elite level invited to interview – these take C linical Sciences Building, professional sport provides an place in December, January and excellent platform to develop as Overview How to apply At a glance February. We look for knowledge Nottingham City Hospital a student. As a recent graduate, Veterinary surgeons have one of the Y ou will need to have a minimum Study in a school ranked of sport rehabilitation, the ability to 30 it gave me the foundation and most varied and exciting careers of four weeks’ animal-related highest in the UK for overall communicate and form opinions, opportunity to now work both S uccessful applicants will be available. Many vets are employed experience before you apply student satisfaction for the non-verbal communication skills, clinically and in professional interviewed in general practice, working closely last seven years* sensitivity, tolerance and the ability sport. with pet and farm animals and their A pply through UCAS by 15 to work within a team. Offers are O pportunity to complete an October 2018 Rory Staunton,” owners. Others treat equine or zoo Have hands-on clinical usually made in March following elective placement abroad BSc Sport Rehabilitation species, or work in food production, C omplete an additional practice from day one, the interviews. B ritish Association of Sport animal diagnostics or veterinary information questionnaire on your integrated with a research Rehabilitators and Trainers project and the additional It is important that you gain work research. personal circumstances and work experience, details of which will award of BVMedSci experience prior to applying, * A pass is required in science practical tests, to demonstrate that you fully if assessed separately. How you will study be sent to you on application Spend time being taught by understand the role of a sport I felt very privileged to study Our curriculum provides you with our academics in first opinion This course will provide you with S hortlisted applicants will be rehabilitator and the demands and sport rehabilitation as we’re substantial early experience with and referral practices, gaining the knowledge and skills to design “ invited to an assessment day in challenges of working in a sport or taught by lecturers who are very animals, so you can gain practice in exposure to a significant and implement rehabilitation and January and February exercise environment. experienced in their field. The animal management and handling. relevant caseload exercise programmes to promote course is extremely hands on Teaching is delivered using a recovery from injury and enhance * The National Student Survey, 2017. and the closeness of the small problem-oriented approach, based Other conditions Other conditions performance at all levels of activity group really enhances around clinical case scenarios. You’ll The Veterinary Medicine and Students with disabilities or health and sport. In year one you will be learning. Surgery including a Gateway Year is – we have a responsibility learn through formal lectures, small- concerns introduced to the underpinning open to UK students only. As well as to ensure all students will be able Sarina Rizk-Diab,” group sessions, practical classes and anatomy and pathophysiology of the meeting the academic requirements to comply with relevant governing BSc Sport Rehabilitation clinical rotations. human body, including diseases and for this course, you must fulfil other body codes of conduct and This information has been sports injuries. The basic principles We have great clinical teaching criteria. For more details, please visit professional standards. The high published approximately two years of research and personal and facilities, providing an opportunity nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/vet level of exercise content within the in advance of the academic year to professional development will to be involved with the on-site which it applies. Before making an course also requires a level of fitness Students with disabilities also be introduced. farming and agricultural activities. application, it is important that you and the ability to participate in You’ll also work with our academics The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 read the prospectus information on In year two, you will complete exercise. Please seek advice from at our local clinical associates. requires that veterinary surgeons are page 222 and check the website for us before applying. the core sport rehabilitation and able to give at least the basic and the most up to date information on nutrition modules. In year three, emergency treatment to all common our courses and entry requirements Disclosure and Barring Service optional modules allow you to Career prospects domestic species. Students with any as changes may have occurred: – due to the nature of the (DBS) personalise your course. A total of The veterinary profession offers disability must contact the school nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy course, we use the DBS to assess 10 weeks of clinical placements will diverse and stimulating career before applying. the suitability of applicants to work further develop your knowledge opportunities combined with the with a vulnerable population. This privilege of working with animals. * Known destinations of full-time home +44 (0)115 951 5559 and skills. The final year culminates undergraduates who were available for is common practice in healthcare in a research project and the work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based 100% of undergraduates from the nottingham.ac.uk/enquire and sport professions. Information opportunity to organise your own on the median of those in full-time paid school secured work or further study employment within the UK. from the DBS will be considered on elective placement anywhere in within six months of graduation. The @NottinghamVets an individual basis and handled in the world. compliance with legislation. average starting salary was £27,620 with the highest being £36,000.* nottingham.ac.uk/vet
136 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 137 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/healthsciences BVM BVS with BVM BVS with BVMedSci BVM BVS with BVMedSci Veterinary Veterinary Medicine BVMedSci Veterinary Gain hands-on experience with small Medicine and Surgery and Surgery including Medicine and Surgery and exotic animals. a Gateway Year including a (UK students only) Preliminary Year
Single honours Single honours Single honours UCAS: D100 UCAS: D190 UCAS: D104
5 years full-time 6 years full-time 6 years full-time AAB; including A in biology and BBC; including B in biology and AAB; including either biology chemistry*. Plus five GCSEs at 7 chemistry*. Plus five GCSEs at 6 or chemistry*. Plus five GCSEs (A) including biology, chemistry, (B) including biology, chemistry, at 7 (A) with chemistry, English and one of physics or maths, with English language and maths language and maths at 6 (B) or English language and maths at 6 above 2 8; 5 in biology and chemistry (B) or above 3 4; 6, 6, 5, including, at most, Veterinary Medicine and Science Medicine Veterinary at Higher Level, with 4 in a third and Science Medicine Veterinary 34; 6 in biology and chemistry subject one of biology or chemistry at at Higher Level, with 5 in a third Higher Level 7.5 (7.0 in each element) subject 7.5 (7.0 in each element) S utton Bonington Campus 7.5 (7.0 in each element) S utton Bonington Campus 2 5 across D104 and D190 Sutton Bonington Campus 2 5 across D104 and D190 S uccessful applicants will be 160 interviewed S uccessful applicants will be Successful applicants will be interviewed O pportunities at various interviewed destinations O pportunities at various Opportunities at various destinations European Association of destinations Establishments for Veterinary E uropean Association of European Association of Education | Royal College of Establishments for Veterinary Establishments for Veterinary Veterinary Surgeons Education | Royal College of Education | Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Surgeons * A pass is required in science practical tests if assessed separately. * A pass is required in science practical tests if assessed separately. * A pass is required in science practical tests Designed to widen participation in if assessed separately. veterinary medicine and surgery, This route is aimed at able Gain an understanding of veterinary this course provides an opportunity students who have high academic science, using a problem-oriented for capable students who may achievement in non-science or approach with clinical relevance not otherwise consider entry vocational subjects, or extensive from day one. Teaching will focus into the profession. We welcome experience, but who do not have on body system-based modules, applications from students studying the required science qualifications covering domestic, equine and science subjects but whose grades for direct entry into year one of the zoo species. are not at the level required for five-year veterinary programme. direct entry into year one of the Modules are studied as veterinary five-year BVM BVS programme, In the preliminary year, the basics science subjects and repeated later due to lack of opportunity or other of animal biology, chemistry, and as clinical subjects. You will also personal circumstances. animal care and behaviour are undertake a substantial research taught in integrated modules that project, gain professional and You’ll study the basic science illustrate how these areas interlink. practical skills and learn about subjects of animal biology, You’ll also enhance your animal business and entrepreneurship. chemistry, and animal care and handling and husbandry skills by behaviour. Animal handling and undertaking placements. In addition, In the final year, you’ll spend time husbandry skills along with an you’ll broaden your understanding on clinical rotations, taught by our appreciation of the role of animals of relevant industries and gain an academics. You will cover diagnosis will be developed. On successful appreciation of the role of animals. and treatment of all common completion, you’ll join year one On successful completion, you will domestic species, veterinary of the five-year BVM BVS with join the five-year BVM BVS with public health and pathology. integrated BVMedSci course. integrated BVMedSci course.
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Biochemistry 141 Key Biology, Genetics, Tropical Biology Biochemistry Course duration and Zoology 144 A levels Biosciences 147 In ternational Baccalaureate Chemistry 154 Biochemistry IELTS requirements Computer Science 157 Course location Mathematical Sciences 161 Course places Natural Sciences 164 Interview requirements Neuroscience 166 Study abroad Pharmacy 168 Physics and Astronomy 170 Accreditation Psychology 174 Placement opportunities
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@UoNLifeSci Analyse it nottingham.ac.uk/life-sciences 140 141 BSc | MSci Biochemistry BSc | MSci Biochemistry BSc | MSci Biochemistry BSc | MSci Biochemistry and Biological and Genetics and Molecular Medicine Chemistry
Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours You might also like UCAS: C700 | C703 UCAS: C720 | C721 UCAS: CC47 | CC4R UCAS: C741 | C742 Biochemistry Science with Foundation Year | Biochemistry Science Foundation Certificate 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time (page 55) AAB; including chemistry and AAB; including chemistry and AAB; including chemistry and AAB; including chemistry and BSc | MSci Biology at least one other science*. Plus at least one other science*. Plus at least one other science*. Plus at least one other science*. Plus (page 145) GCSE English language and GCSE English language and GCSE English language and GCSE English language and BSc Biotechnology maths, 4 (C) or above maths, 4 (C) or above maths, 4 (C) or above maths, 4 (C) or above (page 152) Being involved in real research 34; 5/6 in chemistry and another 3 4; 5/6 in chemistry and another 3 4; 5/6 in chemistry and another 3 4; 5/6 in chemistry and another BSc | MSci Chemistry science subject at Higher Level science subject at Higher Level science subject at Higher Level science subject at Higher Level “with the possibility of being on a (page 155) published paper has been a high 6.5 (6.0 in any element) 6.5 (6.0 in any element) 6.5 (6.0 in any element) 6.5 (6.0 in any element) BSc | MSci Genetics point for me. University Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus (page 145) Bethan Humphreys,” MSci Biochemistry 105 across all biochemistry 105 across all biochemistry 105 across all biochemistry 105 across all biochemistry BSc Medical Physiology and degrees degrees degrees degrees Therapeutics and Genetics (page 123) Opportunities at various R oyal Society of Chemistry O pportunities at various O pportunities at various destinations in second year destinations in second year destinations in second year BSc | MSci Natural Sciences * A pass is required in science practical tests, (page 165) * A pass is generally required in science if assessed separately. *A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, practical tests, if assessed separately. if assessed separately. if assessed separately. BSc | MSci Zoology The degree enabled me to Accredited by the Royal Society of (page 146) understand biochemistry in great Gain a thorough understanding Train in both biochemistry “ Chemistry, this course is designed Study human physiology, depth and apply this knowledge of modern biochemistry, including for those with an interest in and genetics while learning pharmacology and molecular to develop an understanding of molecular cell biology, molecular chemistry and biochemistry and will about common areas such as medicine along with core Related overseas courses clinical agents and a more diverse genetics, biotechnology and equip you with skills in both areas. biotechnology, genetic engineering biochemistry to enhance your Malaysia Campus understanding of disease. metabolism. Teaching is shared with the School and molecular biology. knowledge of the medical (page 200) applications of biochemistry. Megan Cox, ” You’ll begin by studying the of Chemistry. Introductory modules will establish BSc Biochemistry and fundamental aspects of cell biology, Your first year introduces you to the fundamental aspects of cell First-year modules will establish Molecular Medicine biochemistry and genetics. Optional modules involving cell biology, biology, biochemistry and genetics. the fundamental aspects of modules in human physiology, biochemistry and genetics along You’ll also cover the essential biochemistry, cell biology, human neuroscience or evolution widen with essential chemistry. chemistry that you’ll need to physiology, genetics and essential your understanding of the life understand life at the molecular chemistry. You’ll gain experience in sciences. Proteins, enzymes and cell signalling level. the laboratory, learning how to use are just a few topics explored in equipment and how to design an In year two, you’ll expand your In year two, you’ll develop skills in the second year. Your chemistry experiment. knowledge of the structure, function laboratory skills will be developed, experimental design, data analysis and analysis of genes and proteins especially in organic chemistry, and scientific communication. In the second year, you’ll continue and the regulation of metabolic which will enable you to be Other modules will expand your to study genes and proteins but pathways in health and disease. recognised as a chemist. knowledge on the structure, in more depth. Pharmacology You’ll also gain skills in experimental function and analysis of genes and is introduced and you’ll learn its design, data analysis and scientific The third year concentrates on proteins, the regulation of metabolic application to both basic biological communication. advanced laboratory work in pathways and genomics, and human research and current and future biochemistry and chemistry. A key disease. medical advances. A key component of the third year feature of the four-year MSci is is a research project. This will be an extended individual project in In your third year, you’ll undertake a Year three focuses on a research undertaken alongside the study biochemistry or chemistry. research project alongside modules project alongside modules studying of advanced biochemistry with in advanced biochemistry and the biochemistry of disease, genetic optional modules to tailor your genetics. Optional modules will engineering and the molecular studies to your interests. allow you to explore specialist areas basis of common clinical disorders. of biochemistry and genetics. MSci students continue for an The MSci includes an additional year additional year. You’ll expand your of masters-level training, designed If you choose the MSci, your final research skills and specialise in your for those who wish to pursue a year is spent on a year-long masters- preferred area of biochemistry. career in research. level research project. You’ll receive expert supervision and have access to advanced equipment.
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Biology, Genetics, Tropical Biology Single honours Single honours Single honours and Zoology UCAS: C100 | C101 UCAS: C400 | C401 UCAS: C190 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time AAB; including biology and a AAB; including biology and a AAB; including biology and a second science subject*. Plus second science subject*. Plus second science subject*. Plus GCSE English language and GCSE English language and GCSE English language and maths, 4 (C) or above maths, 4 (C) or above maths, 4 (C) or above
3 4; 5/6 in biology and another 3 4; 5/6 in biology and another 3 4; 5/6 in biology and another science subject at Higher Level science subject at Higher Level science subject at Higher Level
6.5 (6.0 in any element) 6.5 (6.0 in any element) 6.5 (6.0 in any element) U niversity Park Campus and U niversity Park Campus and U niversity Park Campus and At a glance Overview We have long-standing links with Medical School Medical School Medical School other schools in the University, The biological sciences will feed 9 0 20 20 Develop your practical skills allowing you to take optional your curiosity about the living Biology, Genetics, Tropical Biology and Zoology Biology Genetics, Tropical Biology, through substantial laboratory modules in the more applied O pportunities at various O pportunities at various S econd year spent at Malaysia and Zoology Biology Genetics, Tropical Biology, world around us. You will learn experience and field courses branches of animal, plant and destinations in second year destinations in second year Campus** how ground-breaking discoveries microbial biology, or in medically Expand your study through have provided understanding about * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, oriented areas of biology, genetics if assessed separately. if assessed separately. if assessed separately. a wide choice of optional animal and plant diseases, obtaining or zoology. In all courses, you’ll be ** Subject to obtaining a student visa. If you modules or producing useful biological Study the biochemical, evolutionary Gain an understanding of major assessed by exams and coursework. are unsuccessful in securing a visa you’ll be materials, and preserving our guaranteed a place on the biology or zoology Be involved with exciting and genetic processes that underlie advances across virtually the whole natural environment. course. research projects, working Career prospects the biology of animals, plants and field of genetics, from evolution to alongside our internationally microbes. more medical aspects. Benefit from a comprehensive Biologists cover the whole spectrum Our graduates are valued by recognised academics* of living organisms, whereas Year one will develop your Your first year will be an introduction insight into the role of the biological employers in sectors such as sciences in the context of the * Research Excellence Framework, 2014. zoologists focus specifically on understanding of the organismal, to biology and genetics. Key skills agriculture, clinical genetics, tropics. You’ll explore the particular animal biology. conservation, epidemiology, food cellular and molecular levels of in data handling, experimental biology. Laboratory skills are design and scientific presentations challenges posed to humans Geneticists investigate the way and pharmaceutical. While many introduced along with how to are developed. Year two focuses on and other organisms in tropical in which cellular, developmental graduates pursue a scientific career, present scientific findings. Core bacterial genes and the evolutionary environments. and organismic processes are others use their skills in professions modules in year two are more biology of animals. There are controlled by genes and other such as marketing, law and the The first year is taught in advanced and include writing varied optional modules, allowing DNA components. armed services. Another option is Nottingham, where you’ll be to pursue an MSc, PhD or graduate a dissertation. This will build you to personalise your course. introduced to modern life sciences. This information has been Tropical biologists focus on the entry medicine. your confidence in researching The third year includes a practical The second year is spent at our published approximately two years biological issues that are especially literature and in designing your own research project. You’ll carry out Malaysia Campus. As well as in advance of the academic year to relevant to the tropics, such as the 92% of undergraduates in the school experiments. Optional field courses your own investigation in genetics, classroom-based modules, you can which it applies. Before making an conservation of rainforests and coral secured work or further study to Portugal and the Peak District working alongside research active participate in field courses to coral application, it is important that you reefs, and tackling the threat of within six months of graduation. The provide a hands-on opportunity academics. Optional modules will read the prospectus information on reef and rainforest habitats. At the tropical disease. average starting salary was £21,037 to explore the evolutionary origins provide further study into advanced end of the year, you can take part in page 222 and check the website for with the highest being £42,000.* the most up to date information on and ecological consequences of genetics, or you can diversify your summer fieldwork and use the data our courses and entry requirements How you will study * Known destinations of full-time home biodiversity. learning, choosing a module from collected for your final-year research as changes may have occurred: undergraduates who were available for another biological science. project. All four subjects have a similar first work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based The third year includes a practical nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy year, providing flexibility to choose on the median of those in full-time paid research project, which will allow MSci students will engage in an employment within the UK. You’ll then return to Nottingham different optional modules in later you to carry out your own biological additional year of masters-level for your final year where you’ll +44 (0)115 951 5559 years. You’ll learn through lectures, investigation. If you choose the research training while exploring undertake a year-long research seminars and tutorials, as well as MSci, you’ll undertake an additional more complex modules. project and other advanced modules nottingham.ac.uk/enquire laboratory classes, computer-aided year of masters-level research which may include aquatic biology, learning and fieldwork. There are training. conservation or tropical ecosystems. UoNLifeSciences also a variety of online learning materials available. @UoNLifeSci
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144 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 145 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/lifesciences BSc | MSci Zoology
Biosciences
Single honours You might also like Biosciences UCAS: C300 | C301 Science with Foundation Year | Science Foundation Certificate 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time (page 55) AAB; including biology and a BSc Animal Science second science subject*, plus (page 152) GCSE English language and BSc | MSci Biochemistry and maths, 4 (C) or above Genetics I really enjoy having the 34; 5/6 in biology and another (page 142) science subject at Higher Level “opportunity to do lab work, BSc Biotechnology fieldwork and lots of hands-on 6.5 (6.0 in any element) (page 152) biology. I’m particularly looking forward to the behavioural University Park Campus and BSc Environmental Biology Medical School (page 150) ecology field course in There are a variety of study abroad Portugal. Overview At a glance opportunities in the school – you 40 BSc | MSci Environmental Science Biosciences is a term which can apply to spend part or all of Learn at the school rated top in (page 149) Laura Saunders,” covers many areas of science that Biology, Genetics, Tropical Biology and Zoology Biology Genetics, Tropical Biology, Opportunities at various BSc Biology your second year at the University the UK for research power* impact on our lives, from the air destinations in second year BSc Medical Physiology and of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, we breathe, to the food we eat Prepare for a successful career Therapeutics spend a semester at one of our * A pass is required in science practical tests, and the environment in which we with our UK and international (page 123) international partner universities, if assessed separately. live. Our courses cover a diverse industry placements and study BSc Microbiology including Australia and Canada, range of areas, such as the growth, abroad opportunities Experience a modern zoology (page 152) There are lots of optional or choose to extend your degree development and reproduction of degree enriched by research across modules from parasitology to to four years and spend your third State-of-the-art teaching BSc | MSci Natural Sciences “ plants and animals, the production disciplines ranging from animal photography. The different year studying abroad at one of facilities including high-tech, (page 165) and preservation of agricultural behaviour and parasitology to choices have helped me decide the school’s international partner specialised laboratories and BSc Plant Science and food commodities, food neurobiology and toxicology. which topics I enjoy the most. universities. 24/7 learning resource centres (page 153) manufacture, health, disease, You’ll begin by taking introductory Max Hession, ” nutrition, dietetics and, On most courses there is also the * Research Excellence Framework, 2014 modules in the biological sciences. MSci Zoology (Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science Related overseas courses biotechnology and food safety. option to transfer to a four-year unit of assessment). Alongside understanding the theory, course with an integrated year in you’ll develop your laboratory Malaysia Campus computer science. skills. A highlight of year two is (page 200) How you will study a dissertation on a topic of your You’ll learn through lectures, choice. This will provide experience seminars, tutorials, computer Career prospects in literature research as well as aided learning and fieldwork. There is a great demand for our Your dedicated personal tutor improving your experimental design graduates, with opportunities in This information has been and analysis training. Optional will provide you with support and business management, finance published approximately two years modules include field courses to advice throughout your course. and marketing, food manufacture, in advance of the academic year to retail, environmental consultancy, which it applies. Before making an Portugal and the Peak District. This We have extensive links nationally agricultural consultancy, product application, it is important that you is a great hands-on opportunity to and internationally with companies development, academic and read the prospectus information on explore biodiversity. and institutions in the field of industrial research, pharmaceutical page 222 and check the website for biosciences. This ensures our The third year involves a practical development, public health nutrition the most up to date information on research project. You’ll carry out courses are relevant to industry and our courses and entry requirements and medical research. as changes may have occurred: your own zoological investigation, prepare you for your future career. 93.1% of undergraduates from nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy consolidating what you’ve learned. Through a year in industry, either the school secured work or As an MSci student, you’ll study in the UK or abroad, you can also further study within six months of advanced modules to help you choose to significantly improve +44 (0)115 951 5559 graduation. The average starting plan and carry out masters-level your employment prospects. salary was £21,597 with the highest research, supervised by expert Students have undertaken nottingham.ac.uk/enquire being £30,000.* academics. placements at companies including GlaxoSmithKline and PepsiCo. * Known destinations of full-time home UoNBiosciences You would be an employee of your undergraduates who were available for work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based @UoNBiosciences organisation and will be paid, in the on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. vast majority of cases. nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences
146 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 147 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/lifesciences Agricultural Sciences Environmental Sciences BSc Agriculture BSc Agricultural BSc Agricultural and BSc Integrated BSc International BSci | MSci and Crop Science Livestock Science Agricultural Business Agricultural Science Environmental Science Management | with Industrial Placement Award
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Biosciences UCAS: D400 UCAS: D409 UCAS: D420 UCAS: D40A | D40B UCAS: D703 UCAS: F900 | F750 Biosciences
3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time ABB-BBB; including two science- ABB-BBB: including two science- ABB-BBB: including two science- ABB-BBB: including two science- A AB-ABB: including two science- ABB-BBB; including one science- based subjects (business studies, based subjects (geography and based subjects (geography and based subjects (business studies, based subjects (business studies, based subject (geography and economics, geography and maths also accepted. Psychology maths also accepted. Psychology economics, geography and economics, geography and maths also accepted)* maths also accepted. Psychology accepted if combined with accepted if combined with maths also accepted. Psychology maths also accepted. Psychology 3 2-30; including 5 in two science accepted if combined with biology, geography or chemistry)* biology, geography or chemistry)* accepted if combined with accepted if combined with subjects at Higher Level biology, geography or chemistry)* biology, geography or chemistry)* biology, geography or chemistry)* 32-30; including 5 in two science 3 2-30; including 5 in two science 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 32-30; including 5 in two science subjects at Higher Level subjects at Higher Level 3 2-30; including 5 in two science 3 4-32; including 5 in two science subjects at Higher Level subjects at Higher Level subjects at Higher Level U niversity Park Campus 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 3 5-40 on BSc | 10-15 on MSci S utton Bonington Campus S utton Bonington Campus Sutton Bonington Campus S utton Bonington Campus S utton Bonington Campus O pportunities to study abroad at 35-40 across all agricultural 3 5-40 across all agricultural various destinations after year one 35-40 across all agricultural sciences sciences 3 5-40 across all agricultural 3 5-40 across all agricultural sciences sciences sciences Year in industry available after O pportunities to study abroad at O pportunities to study abroad at second year Opportunities to study abroad at various destinations after year one various destinations after year one O pportunities to study abroad at S econd year spent at one of our various destinations after year one various destinations after year one international partner universities Year in industry or computer Year in industry or computer * A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately. Year in industry or computer science available after second year science available after second year Y ear in industry or computer Y ear in industry or computer science available after second year science available after second year science available after second year The environment is one of the most * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, important and exciting areas for if assessed separately. if assessed separately. * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, scientific enquiry. Scientists with if assessed separately. if assessed separately. if assessed separately. Environmental challenges and Develop a scientific understanding skills that bridge the traditional This course offers a unique growing demand for food crops, of the nutrition, physiology and Develop your understanding of Develop your agricultural scientific discipline are needed, to opportunity to develop your such as wheat, and non-food crops, production of animals and how agricultural business management knowledge and study overseas. understand the interplay between understanding of agriculture. You’ll such as biofuels, have made crop they interact with their physical and integrate this with applied crop Globally, agricultural businesses humans and their environment, cover the science and production of science an increasingly important environment. This course is and animal production sciences, face the same challenges but identify and solve problems arising crops and animals, while developing subject. designed for students who are with a year in industry on the in different contexts and from damage to ecosystems, and the management skills needed to interested in the applied aspects four-year course. environments. You’ll learn about the deliver a sustainable future. Develop a thorough understanding of animal science, including the science and production of crops work in agricultural businesses and These courses offer a flexible of crop science from the genetic and production and management of You’ll learn the fundamentals of and animals in different agricultural related industries. applied science degree. By studying cellular level to the field and farm, commercial livestock within agricultural production, agri-food systems as well as the management a wide range of science subjects, Teaching takes an applied approach, together with the management animal-based agricultural systems. markets and business management skills needed to work in agricultural you’ll develop your understanding of building up your agricultural, skills and commercial awareness before studying more advanced businesses and related industries – the ways in which living organisms business and practical knowledge that you need to be a professional You’ll also study modules in business topics in the management of human all from an international perspective. over the three years. In your third agronomist. There is an emphasis on management and marketing to gain and technological resources, interact with their environment, and year, you’ll undertake a research the practical application of scientific an understanding of how to manage business strategy, decision making, The first year follows the BSc how air, soil and water pollution project. This will give you a chance and management principles. groups of animals from production, practical policy making and Agriculture programme. You’ll can be monitored, modelled and to get involved in agricultural business and consultancy agricultural economics. then spend your second year remediated. A year in computer Some modules are based at the scientific or business management perspectives. Practical application at one of our international science is available after the University Farm, where you grow, Business modules are taught research. You can also undertake is encouraged and students partner universities, where second year. manage and market your own crops within the School of Biosciences, your project on the University Farm have access to the University’s you’ll take modules to build your while taking account of market and meaning your learning is specific to The MSci year covers advanced – a 450-hectare mixed arable, dairy 450-hectare farm. understanding of international environmental conditions. Your agricultural and related industries skills and allows you to undertake and sheep farm. agriculture. final-year research project gives In the third year you’ll carry out a and you can test your own a substantial research project. you the chance to get involved in research project, contributing to innovative ideas for enterprise. In your final year at Nottingham the research activities of one of the the work at one of the country’s top you’ll focus on a research project We use a range of teaching country’s top agricultural research livestock science research centres, in agricultural science or business approaches, including applications centres. including the new Centre for Dairy management, building on some of Science and Innovation. of business and science on the your knowledge and experiences University Farm, interactions with agri- gained overseas. businesses, producer organisations and industry bodies, as well as field trips and policy workshops.
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Biosciences UCAS: F753 | F752 UCAS: C150 UCAS: D610 | D611 UCAS: D6B4 | D64B UCAS: B400 UCAS: B401 Biosciences
3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 4 years full-time ABB-BBB; including one science- ABB-BBB; including two science- AAB-ABB; including two science- AAB-ABB; including two science- ABB-BBB; including two science- AAB-ABB; including two science- based subject (geography and/or based subjects (biology required; based subjects (chemistry based subjects (chemistry based subjects (biology or based subjects (chemistry and/ maths also accepted)* chemistry, environmental science, preferred)* preferred)* chemistry preferred)* or biology essential)*. Plus GCSE geography, psychology, maths chemistry 5 (B) or above and 34-32; including 5 in two science 3 4-32; including 5 in two science 3 4-32; including 5 in two science 3 2-30; including 5 in two science and physics accepted)* English and maths 4 (C) or above. subjects at Higher Level subjects at Higher Level subjects at Higher Level subjects at Higher Level 32-30; including 5/4 in two 3 4-32; including 5 in two science 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) science subjects at Higher Level subjects at Higher Level (must University Park Campus including biology S utton Bonington Campus S utton Bonington Campus S utton Bonington Campus include at least one of biology or chemistry) 10 for BSc and MSci 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 30 on BSc | 5-10 on MSci 30 on BSc | 5-10 on MSci 30-40 7.0 (6.5 in each element) Second year spent at one of our U niversity Park Campus O pportunities to study abroad at O pportunities to study abroad at O pportunities to study abroad at international partner universities various destinations after year one various destinations after year one various destinations after year one S utton Bonington Campus 20 Year in industry available after Institute of Food Science and Institute of Food Science and Association for Nutrition 30-35 Opportunities to study abroad at second year Technology Technology various destinations after year one Y ear in industry or computer B ritish Dietetic Association Year in industry or computer Year in industry or computer science available after second year * A pass is required in science practical tests, Year in industry or computer Practice placements available if assessed separately. science available after second year science available after second year science available after second year * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, These courses enable you to * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately. if assessed separately. understand the mechanisms * A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately. if assessed separately. if assessed separately. What we eat, and how much we eat, and processes underlying our Train for a career as a dietitian, and Gain the knowledge and skills to Chronic diseases and ageing has a profound effect on our health. interactions with the natural For effective management and graduate with all of the academic, tackle the challenge of producing and are influenced by our diet and On this course you will approach environment, with the exciting conservation of the natural practical, therapeutic and personal manufacturing food for a growing opportunities exist within the food nutritional information and advice opportunity to study abroad and environment it is fundamental to skills required of the profession. global population. This course will industry for students who are from a sound scientific basis. You learn about global food security. understand the richness of the open up a wide range of rewarding scientifically trained in both food will study nutrition in a manner biosphere and how it is affected You’ll receive a grounding in the By studying a range of subjects career opportunities in an industry science and nutrition. On this course which provides a solid platform for by human activities. This course scientific disciplines that underpin encompassing the environmental always seeking great graduates. you’ll receive an introduction to careers in public health, private develops your understanding nutrition, such as biochemistry and aspects of geography, biology, nutrition, and to the biochemistry commercial health provision and of this and the impact of future Initially you’ll learn about the physiology. This course also covers chemistry, physics, mathematics that connects nutrition and health. a broad array of roles in the food environmental change, including production and processing of education methods, communication and geology, you’ll develop your industry. climate change and habitat food commodities as well as the You’ll study the relationship skills, psychology and sociology, as scientific understanding of the well as clinical dietetics. destruction. science that explains the chemical between nutrients, human In the first year you will learn ways in which living organisms and physical properties of food metabolism and the development the basic principles of nutrition interact with their environment, In year one you’ll study biology and Clinical skills are further developed materials. To enhance lecture of dietary-related disease states and metabolism before spending and how air, soil and water pollution environmental science modules to through three practice placements content you’ll make a range of such as coronary heart disease year two further exploring the can be monitored, modelled and provide a solid foundation for more that take place within hospital and products in our food processing and obesity. biochemical and physiological remediated. dietetic departments in a range of specialist options in subsequent facility and work together to solve You’ll also gain practical skills by responses to food alongside its settings. In the final year you’ll also years, when you can follow your food product-related problems in MSci students will take an additional manufacturing products in the impact on chronic diseases such undertake a research project. own interests. industry-based scenarios. year covering a theoretical and food processing facility and solving as diabetes, obesity and coronary practical understanding of advanced heart disease. A year in computer Students who successfully complete UK-based and international You’ll develop a detailed food product-related problems in research methods, designed for science is available after the the course are eligible to apply to field courses allow you to study understanding of process industry-based scenarios. those wishing to pursue a second year. the Health and Care Professions environmental management on the engineering, food safety and research career. south coast, coral reefs and tropical A year in computer science is Council for registration as a dietitian legislation, and the science that During your research project in forests in Malaysia, the Arctic available after the second year. The in the UK. explains flavour chemistry and your third year, you will work tundra in Sweden and industrial third year concludes with a unique sensory perception. with professional researchers pollution in the Czech Republic. research project and the chance to on problems of real significance In the final year you’ll carry out a In the final year you’ll carry out a develop a new product. The MSci in nutritional sciences. Upon substantial research project. unique research project and also year covers advanced research graduation you’ll be eligible to develop a new product. The MSci methods, designed for those join the Association for Nutrition’s year covers advanced research wishing to pursue a research career. Register, as an associate. methods, designed for those wishing to pursue a research career.
150 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 151 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/biosciences nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/biosciences Plant, Microbial and Animal Sciences Biotechnological Sciences BSc Animal Science BSc Biotechnology BSc Microbiology BSc Plant Science
Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours You might also like Biosciences UCAS: D320 UCAS: J700 UCAS: C501 UCAS: C200 Science with Foundation Year | Biosciences Science Foundation Certificate 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 55) ABB-BBB; including two science- ABB-BBB; including two science- AAB-ABB; including two science- AAB-ABB; including two science- BSc | MSci Biochemistry based subjects (biology and based subjects (biology required; based subjects (biology and based subjects (biology required; (page 142) chemistry preferred; geography, geography and psychology chemistry preferred)* geography and psychology BSc | MSci Biology psychology, maths and physics accepted)* accepted)* 34-32; including 5 in two science (page 145) accepted)* 32-30; including 5 in two science subjects at Higher Level 3 4-32; including 5 in two science I knew Nottingham was the BSc | MSci Chemistry right place for me to study when 32-30; including 5 in two science subjects at Higher Level (must subjects at Higher Level (must “ 6.5 (6.0 in each element) (page 155) I attended the Open Day. Sutton subjects at Higher Level (must include biology) include biology) BSc | MSci Genetics Bonington Campus is really include at least one of biology or Sutton Bonington Campus 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) (page 145) beautiful and there’s so much chemistry) 25 S utton Bonington Campus S utton Bonington Campus to do in the city. The school’s 6.5 (6.0 in each element) BA | BSc Geography teaching staff are great; they’re Opportunities to study abroad at 30 -50 1 0-12 (page 187) so passionate about their subjects Sutton Bonington Campus various destinations after year one O pportunities to study abroad at O pportunities to study abroad at BSc | MSci Natural Sciences and always approachable. 45-55 Year in industry or computer various destinations after year one various destinations after year one (page 165) science available after second year Hannah King, ” Opportunities to study abroad at Year in industry available after Year in industry or computer BSc | MSci Neuroscience BSc Nutrition and Dietetics various destinations after year one second year * Geography, maths, physics and psychology science available after second year (page 167) with quantitative modules accepted. A Association for Nutrition pass is required in science practical tests, if MPharm Pharmacy * A pass is required in science practical tests, assessed separately. * A pass is required in science practical tests, (page 169) Year in industry or computer if assessed separately. if assessed separately. science available after second year Microbiology is a laboratory-based BSc | MSci Psychology Biotechnology is a revolutionary Population increases and science studying the microorganisms (page 175) * A pass is required in science practical tests, science which involves the environmental change put which affect human, animal and if assessed separately. exploitation of biological systems increasing pressure on humanity to BVM BVS with BVMedSci plant health. Microbiologists are with proven impact on health, improve plant productivity, and this Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Animals and humans have co-existed at the cutting edge of solving medicine, food and the environment. must be underpinned with a detailed (page 138) for millennia. The scientific study of the microbial problems facing You’ll be introduced to state-of-the- knowledge of plant sciences. All the BSc | MSci Zoology animal physiology, developmental mankind and can work in a variety art molecular techniques useful in food we eat is ultimately derived (page 146) biology, reproduction, behaviour, of fields, including food production, manipulating biological systems from plants. bioethics, nutritional sciences and healthcare, biotechnology, and while you learn the fundamental biochemistry is key to improving the environmental biology. aspects of physiology, biochemistry, This course explores how plants Related overseas courses health, wellbeing and productivity grow, develop, reproduce, evolve, China Campus and genetics of a cell. The course This course includes a significant of animals. fight off pests and diseases, and (page 198) gives you the option to specialise proportion of laboratory-based interact with their environment. This course will give you a broad in plant, animal or microbial work and you’ll learn a wide variety Malaysia Campus Nottingham’s international overview of animal science, and biotechnology. of microbiological techniques, as (page 200) reputation for science research you can choose to take either a well as studying topics including Key topics such as genetically enables us to teach at the cutting physiology and health, or production genetics, cell biology, microbial modified crops, industrially edge of knowledge and technology. and nutrition pathway. physiology and virology. significant microorganisms and The course covers many aspects For the final-year research project, sustainable development are also The course concludes with a of modern plant science, including we offer a range of projects covered. A year in computer science year-long research project, which cell and molecular biology, genetic working with animals and/or is available after the second year. will give you a real understanding engineering, plant-pathogen undertaking laboratory procedures, of microbiological and molecular interactions, environmental Graduates are equipped with a solid or involving the in-depth study of biological research. On completion physiology and ecology. scientific background, commercial scientific literature in an area of of the course you’ll be qualified awareness and transferable skills, A year in computer science is your interest. Students graduating to work with microbial-pathogens which are all vital attributes highly available after the second year. from the production and nutrition and can immediately pursue a valued by graduate recruiters. In the third year, you’ll undertake pathway will be eligible to join the laboratory career in a research lab a research project in plant science Association for Nutrition’s Register, or pharmaceutical company, or which could be laboratory or as an associate. follow a research career. field-based.
152 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 153 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/biosciences nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/biosciences BSc | MSci Chemistry MSci Chemistry with BSc | MSci Chemistry an International Study and Molecular Physics Year | MSci Chemistry Chemistry with a Year in Industry
Single honours Single honours Single honours Chemistry Chemistry UCAS: F100 | F101 UCAS: F103 | F105 UCAS: FF31 | FFH1
3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time AAB-ABB for BSc | AAA-AAB for AAA-AAB*; including A in A AB; including maths, physics MSci; including A in chemistry*, chemistry**, plus GCSE maths, and chemistry* plus GCSE maths, 4 (C) or above 4 (C) or above 3 4; 6 in maths at Higher Level 3 4-32 for BSc | 36-34 for MSci; 6 3 6-34; 6 in chemistry at Higher plus 6, 5, in physics and chemistry in chemistry at Higher Level, plus Level, plus GCSE maths and in any order with both at Higher GCSE maths and English, 4 (C) English, 4 (C) or above Level preferred, plus GCSE maths or above and English, 4 (C) or above 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) 6.0 (5.5 in each element) U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus At a glance Overview If you choose to pursue one of our 200 across all chemistry courses MSci courses, in your final year Chemistry is key to our 200 across all chemistry courses 20 for BSc and MSci Develop skills sought after by you’ll be invited to join an active T hird year spent abroad for F103 understanding of the natural the chemical, manufacturing research group at the University to O pportunities at various O pportunities at various and physical world and to the R oyal Society of Chemistry and service industries contribute to projects that are at destinations for MSci destinations for MSci enhancement of our quality of life Third year spent in industry the cutting edge of chemistry. Royal Society of Chemistry Institute of Physics Practise chemistry in our and the environment. Chemistry for F105 state-of-the-art teaching at Nottingham offers the exciting * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, laboratories and have an challenge of exploring this science Career prospects * The offer range applies to both F103 if assessed separately. and F105. if assessed separately. opportunity to undertake a at the atomic and molecular level As a Nottingham chemistry major research project at the These BSc and MSci degrees ** A pass is required in science practical tests, These courses explore the area through experiment and theory. graduate you’ll be well prepared if assessed separately. cutting edge of chemistry There are opportunities to study at for a wide range of employment and provide an in-depth study of all of overlap between chemistry postgraduate study opportunities major branches of chemistry, and These courses provide the same and physics, with an emphasis Study in an inspirational school the interfaces with other sciences in chemistry and in other professions. a comprehensive grounding in in-depth training as the four-year on molecular and solid-state that has 95% of its research and disciplines either through modern, practical synthetic and MSci Chemistry degree, with the physics, quantum mechanics and recognised as internationally optional modules or specially In addition to equipping you analytical chemistry. Study in these added option in the third year of spectroscopy, as well as quantitative excellent* structured degree courses. with theoretical and practical core areas is combined with a either an international study year aspects of chemistry. * Research Excellence Framework, 2014. skills, a degree in chemistry from wide range of special topics, many or spending a year in industry. How you will study Nottingham also demonstrates that of which draw from the exciting In the first year you’ll study In the School of Chemistry you’ll you can think logically and critically, research of staff within the school. Students progressing into year introductory chemistry, physics receive enthusiastic, innovative solve complicated problems and three of MSci Chemistry with an and mathematics modules, and teaching in a first-class learning manage your time effectively. Your first year builds upon your International Study Year will study take practical chemistry classes in environment with modern Consequently, our graduates may pre-university studies. Theoretical assessed modules at a partner our teaching laboratories. In the laboratories and lecture theatres. also be employed in the finance, and practical modules then build on university overseas. second year, lectures and laboratory education, marketing and media that knowledge and understanding classes focus on physical chemistry, This information has been Typically there are 10 lectures per Students progressing into year professions. in your second year. spectroscopy, quantum mechanics published approximately two years week and a series of small-group three of MSci Chemistry with a in advance of the academic year to and electromagnetic fields. In the tutorials and module-specific The third year provides a balanced Year in Industry will gain valuable which it applies. Before making an 90.8% of undergraduates from third year, core modules cover workshops, to give you the treatment of the three branches work experience on a research application, it is important that you the school secured work or energetics and kinetics, magnetic opportunity to analyse material of chemistry, as well as allowing project in a laboratory of a major read the prospectus information on further study within six months of resonance, surface science, solid- page 222 and check the website for presented in lectures and laboratory you to study optional modules. chemical company, as a member graduation. The average starting state physics, and atomic and the most up to date information on classes. You’ll gain laboratory MSci students progress to a fourth of staff earning a wage. Contact salary was £24,150 with the highest particle physics. our courses and entry requirements experience by attending practical being £32,000. year, in which they take a series is maintained with the University as changes may have occurred: classes that run for up to 10 hours of specialised modules and also through participation in distance- In the fourth year, MSci students nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy * Known destinations of full-time home per week, introducing you to the undergraduates who were available for undertake a major research project. learning modules and meetings with take specialised modules and current synthetic and analytical work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based University-based tutors. undertake a major research project approaches in chemistry. on the median of those in full-time paid in chemistry or physics. +44 (0)115 951 5559 employment within the UK. 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154 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 155 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/chemistry BSc | MSci Medicinal MSci Medicinal and and Biological Biological Chemistry Chemistry with an Assessed Year in Industry Computer
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Chemistry Science UCAS: FC17 | FC1R UCAS: CF71
3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time
Science Computer AAB-ABB for BSc | AAA-AAB for AAA-AAB; including A in MSci; including A in chemistry*, chemistry*, plus GCSE maths, plus GCSE maths 4 (C) or above 4 (C) or above
34-32 for BSc | 36-34 for MSci; 36-34; 6 in chemistry at Higher 6 in chemistry at Higher Level, Level, plus GCSE maths and You are exposed to such a plus GCSE maths and English, English, 4 (C) or above “wide range of modules, meaning 4 (C) or above you can apply the theory you learn 6.0 (5.5 in each element) in lectures to your lab work. 6.0 (5.5 in each element) U niversity Park Campus Sandeep Kaur, ” University Park Campus 200 across all chemistry courses MSci Chemistry Overview and small-group tutorials support At a glance traditional lectures. Individual and 200 across all chemistry courses We are surrounded by computer R oyal Society of Chemistry group project work is also a key Learn skills and technologies technology, whether it’s traditional Royal Society of Chemistry feature of all our courses, which that are used today as well as T hird year spent in industry desktop or notebook computer, will give you invaluable project the fundamental principles of or the computer embedded * A pass is required in science practical tests, * A pass is required in science practical tests, management skills for the workplace. computing that will serve you if assessed separately. if assessed separately. I originally chose Nottingham inside your TV or mobile phone. throughout your career Computer science is the study These courses combine “because of its fantastic campus The first two years of this course and facilities, the quality of of how computers and computer Career prospects Take an optional year in comprehensive training in chemistry are common to the BSc/MSci the course and teaching and, systems work and how we can Our graduates have gone on to work industry as part of your course with aspects of pharmacology Medicinal and Biological Chemistry most importantly, the fantastic construct and program them to do at major technology companies, with employers such as Adobe and physiology relevant to courses. Students progressing into atmosphere of the school and what we want them to do. It is about such as Adobe Systems, BT, Google, Systems, BT, Google, IBM and understanding human disease year three spend this year as a paid friendliness of the staff. how computers store and process IBM and Microsoft and are closely Microsoft and drug design. researcher in the laboratories of a involved in creating the latest Jamie Cadge, ” information and how humans and Undertake specialist modules major chemical or pharmaceutical hardware and software products. As The course content is tailored to MSci Medicinal and computers interact with each and exciting project work company, located either in the UK produce graduates with an excellent Biological Chemistry other – from how we build large well as industry, other possibilities based on our world-class or in mainland Europe. Contact practical and theoretical knowledge computer-based systems to the very include going on to a career in research of synthetic and analytical is maintained with the University nature of computation itself. industrial or academic research, or chemistry. You’ll be conversant through participation in distance even starting your own company. A computer science degree from in the underlying biological learning modules and meetings with the University of Nottingham will Every year, employers from a range principles required to work in the University-based tutors. leave you perfectly placed not only of companies such as Goldman multidisciplinary environment In the fourth year of the course, to understand and program today’s Sachs, Esendex and Ocado work found in the pharmaceutical, This information has been you’ll combine a major research computer technology but also to with the school to host external guest biotechnological and allied published approximately two years project at the University with design and create the systems of the lectures and attend careers events, in advance of the academic year to industries. a range of advanced optional future, whether they be traditional providing a great opportunity for which it applies. Before making an The modules making up the course modules. computer systems, smartphones, networking with industry specialists. application, it is important that you are taught by members of the tablets or something completely new. read the prospectus information on 89% of undergraduates from the page 222 and check the website for Schools of Chemistry and Life school secured work or further the most up to date information on Sciences. The final two years of How you will study our courses and entry requirements You might also like study within six months of the MSci course include advanced Our course structures are designed graduation. The average starting as changes may have occurred: Science with Foundation Year | topics at the forefront of medicinal to be compliant with the Association salary was £28,172 with the highest nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy Science Foundation Certificate chemistry. In the final year you’ll also for Computing Machinery (ACM) being £55,000.* undertake a major research project (page 55) and the Institute of Electrical and with an active research group in * Known destinations of full-time home +44 (0)115 951 5559 BSc | MSci Biochemistry and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). undergraduates who were available for chemistry. Biological Chemistry work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based nottingham.ac.uk/enquire (page 142) The school provides high-quality on the median of those in full-time paid teaching and a well-equipped and employment within the UK. BSc | MSci Natural Sciences supportive learning environment, UoNComputerScience (page 165) where hands-on programming @UoNComputerSci sessions, computer-aided learning tools, web-based teaching materials nottingham.ac.uk/cs
156 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 157 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/chemistry BSc | MSci Computer BSc Computer Science MSci Computer Science BSc | MSci Computer BSc Computer MSci Computer Science with Year in Industry including International Science with Artificial Science and Artificial Science with Artificial Year Intelligence Intelligence with Year Intelligence including in Industry International Year
Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours UCAS: G400 | G404 UCAS: G407 UCAS: G406 UCAS: G4G7 | G4G1 UCAS: G4GB UCAS: G4GA
3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time 4 years full-time
Computer Science Computer Science Computer AAA-AAB; including at least A in AAA-AAB; including at least A in AAA-AAB; including at least A in AAA-AAB; including at least A in AAA-AAB; including at least A in AAA-AAB; including at least A in computer science, plus 5 GCSEs computer science, plus 5 GCSEs computer science, plus 5 GCSEs computer science, plus 5 GCSEs computer science, plus 5 GCSEs computer science, plus 5 GCSEs at 5 (B) or above at 5 (B) or above at 5 (B) or above at 5 (B) or above at 5 (B) or above at 5 (B) or above
34-32 for BSc | 36-34 for MSci; 34-32; 5 in maths at Standard/ 3 4-32; 5 in maths at Standard/ 3 4-32; 5 (B) in maths at Standard/ 3 4-32; 5 in maths at Standard/ 3 4-32; 5 in maths at Standard/ 5 in maths at Standard/Higher Higher Level or GCSE maths, Higher Level or GCSE maths, Higher Level or GCSE maths, Higher Level or GCSE maths, Higher Level or GCSE maths, Level or GCSE maths, 5 (B) or 5 (B) or above 5 (B) or above 5 (B) or above 5 (B) or above 5 (B) or above above 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) J ubilee Campus J ubilee Campus J ubilee Campus J ubilee Campus J ubilee Campus Jubilee Campus 115 across all computer science 115 across all computer science 115 across all computer science 115 across all computer science 115 across all computer science 115 across all computer science courses (except BSc Data Science) courses (except BSc Data Science) courses (except BSc Data Science) courses (except BSc Data Science) courses (except BSc Data Science) courses (except BSc Data Science) This course provides a This four-year course provides the This course is designed to offer This course is designed to offer This four-year course provides the This course is designed to produce comprehensive training in the broad, in-depth computer science both a general understanding both a general understanding broad, in-depth computer science high-quality graduates who show subject of computer science, with training of the MSci Computer of computer science as well of computer science as well training of MSci Computer Science independent thought, flexibility the opportunity to consolidate this Science, with the added dimension as specialist skills in artificial as specialist skills in artificial with Artificial Intelligence, with an and maturity, and who command a learning by spending your third of an international study year. You’ll intelligence. intelligence. You’ll be able to apply additional international study year. year on an industrial placement. learn about current computing this knowledge while undertaking sound technical knowledge of the In addition to fundamental This course is designed to produce broad aspects of computer science. You’ll gain an appreciation of practice, foundational aspects of an industrial placement in your current computing practice so that computing that will be of lasting computer science classes and third year. high-quality graduates who show In year one you’ll learn the key the skills you learn can be applied value as technology changes over laboratories, you’ll cover topics independent thought, flexibility concepts and tools underpinning immediately after graduation. time and research-level topics that including expert systems, the In addition to fundamental and maturity, and who command a modern computer science. You’ll will play an important role in future history and philosophy of artificial computer science classes and sound technical knowledge of the learn how to program in C, Java and The first two years of the course developments. intelligence, neural networks and laboratories, the course covers broad aspects of computer science Haskell, and study the architecture follow the same structure as BSc other intelligent systems. topics including expert systems, and artificial intelligence. You’ll also Computer Science. With the Throughout the course you’ll cover intelligent agents, the history and be exposed to research-level topics, and applications of computer The four-year MSci is more systems. In year two you’ll take assistance of our dedicated team, programming and algorithms, philosophy of artificial intelligence, particularly in artificial intelligence, you’ll spend your third year on a mathematics for computer advanced and designed to produce machine learning, computer that will allow you to appreciate part in a software engineering high-quality graduates who show group project, while studying placement with one of our industrial scientists, database and interfaces vision, neural networks, heuristic future developments in the field. partners, allowing you to expand and software engineering. Your third independent thought, flexibility optimisation and other intelligent programming and the underlying and maturity, and who command a Your third year will be spent on theory of computation. In year and refine the skills you have built year will be spent at an approved systems. so far. computer science programme sound technical knowledge of the an approved computer science three you’ll undertake modules in broad aspects of computer science Your third year will be spent working programme at one of our partner Professional Ethics and Computer at one of our partner universities You’ll return to Nottingham for your worldwide, including locations in and artificial intelligence. You’ll also in an industrial placement to expand universities in Australia, Canada, Security, along with an individual final year, undertaking an individual be exposed to research-level topics, the skills you have built so far in the Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico or New project. Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, project that will allow you to study a Ireland, Mexico or New Zealand. particularly in artificial intelligence, course. You’ll return to Nottingham Zealand. You’ll return to Nottingham If you opt for the four-year MSci topic of your choice in depth. that will allow you to appreciate, for your final year where you’ll for your final year where you’ll course, you’ll have engaged You’ll return to Nottingham for your and perhaps participate in, future undertake an individual project, undertake an individual or group with cutting-edge research and final year where you’ll undertake an developments in the field. which will have a major artificial project. professional software development individual or group project, allowing intelligence focus. allowing you to participate in the you to benefit from the current developments in the field. research in the school.
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(page 165) Sciences Mathematical 6; 6 in maths at Higher Level 6.5 (6.0 in each element) Related overseas courses The school is really supportive Jubilee and University Park Campus China Campus “of additional learning. There are (page 198) so many extracurricular things to 15 do in Nottingham, ranging from Malaysia Campus IT consultancy modules with the (page 200) From natural sciences and Nottingham Advantage Award, for membership of the Institute of to competing in Hackathons with Overview At a glance engineering to health, finance and Mathematics and its Applications HackSoc (Hacking Society). Mathematics forms part of everyday social media, we have developed and the Royal Statistical Society. Study at one of the UK’s life and lies at the heart of science, new methods of discovery and Luke Geeson, ” leading teaching and research technology and finance. From innovation based on large and MSci Computer Science centres, ranked 7th for accountant to engineer, analyst Career prospects diverse collections of data. These Our graduates work in finance, mathematics* approaches are underpinned by to investment banker, studying mathematics opens the door to a commerce, mathematical and Develop problem-solving and data science, a discipline focused statistical modelling and education. on principled and effective methods wide range of careers. The skills of analytical skills that are highly problem solving, analytical thinking This reflects the immense scope and valued by employers for processing and deriving insights The lecturers are enthusiastic and high-level numeracy offered by diversity of the subject. from ‘big data’. and engaged with the course Receive support from our “ mathematics graduates make them Many students choose to undergo This course is designed to provide content, and this comes across teaching officer and our in the lectures and lab sessions. highly valued by employers. further specialist training to qualify Peer-Assisted Study Support you with the core knowledge, skills The lecture recordings are also as accountants, actuaries and (PASS) scheme to help with the and experience in computer science really useful for going over How you will study teachers, or gain employment transition to university level and mathematics required to lectures again. The regular food Our courses combine world-class in areas such as insurance, mathematics become a successful data scientist. and cake drops are a particularly research and development, You’ll master statistical data analysis teaching with outstanding facilities, * The Times and The Sunday Times Good unique and welcome part of the providing the perfect environment administration and management. University Guide 2018. and computing methods, including day too! Our module in professional skills machine learning, data visualisation for you to excel throughout your Jonathan” Dilks, studies. At Nottingham you’ll be for mathematicians provides and highly distributed and scalable careers-related skills development, computation. The course will also MSci Computer Science taught by mathematicians whose with Artificial Intelligence research allows them to offer a wide and our degrees are also excellent enable you to understand a broader This information has been range of specialised modules. Most preparation for PhD study. context of large data analysis published approximately two years including artificial intelligence, teaching takes the form of lectures, 93.3% of undergraduates from in advance of the academic year to ethical issues, security and privacy supported by smaller tutorials and the school secured work or which it applies. Before making an implications and societal impact. problem classes, but we also offer further study within six months of application, it is important that you modules allowing you to pursue read the prospectus information on graduation. The average starting page 222 and check the website for Through project work, you’ll gain research projects, gain teaching salary was £25,619 with the highest practical skills in processing large experience or learn from employers the most up to date information on being £53,000.* our courses and entry requirements data and be ready for exciting about the skills that they look for. as changes may have occurred: job opportunities across industry, The school ranked 3rd in the UK for nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy research and academia. You’ll have access to specialist boosting graduate salaries, with mathematical software, facilities graduates earning an average of with dedicated areas for individual £5,935 more than expected five +44 (0)115 951 5559 and group study, and a modern years after graduation.** science library. nottingham.ac.uk/enquire * Known destinations of full-time home Assessment is mainly by written undergraduates who were available for work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based UoNMaths examination with some coursework, on the median of those in full-time paid computer assessments or reports. employment within the UK. @UoNMaths Providing appropriate modules ** The Economist British University rankings, 2017. across selected degrees are chosen nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics you may, on graduation, qualify
160 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 161 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/cs BSc | MMath BSc Mathematics BSc Financial BSc Mathematics and BSc Statistics Mathematics (International Study) Mathematics Economics
Single honours Single honours Major/minor honours Joint honours Single honours You might also like UCAS: G100 | G103 UCAS: G104 UCAS: G120 UCAS: GL11 UCAS: G300 Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme/Certificate 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 54) A*AA/AAA/A*AB; including at A*AA/AAA/A*AB; including at A*AA/AAA/A*AB; including at A*AA/AAA including at least A A*AA/AAA/A*AB; including at BSc/MSci Mathematical Physics Mathematical Sciences Mathematical least A in mathematics. Required least A in mathematics. Required least A in mathematics. Required in mathematics. Required grades least A in mathematics. Required (page 172) Sciences Mathematical grades depend on whether further grades depend on whether further grades depend on whether further depend on whether further grades depend on whether further BSc/MSci Natural Sciences mathematics is offered mathematics is offered mathematics is offered mathematics is offered mathematics is offered (page 165) 36; 6 in maths at Higher Level 36; 6 in maths at Higher Level 3 6; 6 in maths at Higher Level 3 6; 6 in maths at Higher Level 3 6; 6 in maths at Higher Level Nottingham University Business 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) School courses (page 177) University Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus School of Economics courses 250 for all mathematics courses 250 for all mathematics courses 2 50 for all mathematics courses 2 50 for all mathematics courses 2 50 for all mathematics courses (page 180) Opportunities at various T hird year spent abroad O pportunities at various O pportunities at various O pportunities at various destinations in third year, and/or destinations in third year destinations in third year destinations in third year Institute of Mathematics and its fourth year for MMath Applications Institute of Mathematics and its Royal Statistical Society Data analysis and uncertainty Royal Statistical Society | Applications Institute of Mathematics and its This course provides the opportunity This course is aimed at modelling skills are in great demand by employers. This course is Applications to study mathematics-related Deepen your understanding of mathematically minded people designed to develop expertise in subjects at an overseas university. mathematics and gain a substantial thinking of entering the business statistics and probability alongside The BSc and MMath courses have Years one, two and four are spent grounding in finance and business or finance sector, government core knowledge of applied their first two years in common. in Nottingham, the third year is economics. Around 75% of the institutions, regulatory bodies, or mathematics. As a graduate you’ll Year one includes core modules spent studying mathematics and modules taken in the course are international financial institutions. be equipped with the knowledge that provide an essential foundation related subjects abroad. The ability dedicated to mathematics and Many of our graduates are and skills required to succeed as of mathematical skills, as well as and willingness to live and study statistics, while the remaining 25% employed as actuaries, accountants a statistician, with the potential more specialised modules in pure overseas shows flexibility, mobility are finance and economics. No or business analysts. The course to work in fields which range mathematics, applied mathematics and independence; characteristics previous knowledge of economics, offers a grounding in relevant from biomedicine to business and probability and statistics. that are sought after by employers. business or management studies mathematical concepts and and finance. is assumed. techniques, combined with As you progress, you can specialise Years one and two provide a substantial degree-level studies in During the first year, you’ll study according to your interests. Both foundation in core mathematics. You’ll study core mathematics economics. No previous knowledge core mathematics, with modules courses allow you to study a wide You’ll also study modules in pure modules as well as modules in of economics is assumed. in analytical and computational range of topics, providing you with mathematics, applied mathematics probability and statistics, and the foundations, calculus and linear broad and deep mathematical and probability and statistics. financial topics studied include During the first year you’ll study mathematics, as well as the Alongside my studies I am also knowledge, alongside analytical microeconomics for business, core mathematics, with modules During the third year you could foundations of statistics, probability “involved in the Peer-Assisted- and problem-solving skills that financial accounting and business in analytical and computational Study Support (PASS) scheme. spend your time studying in and applied mathematics. are highly valued by employers. finance. foundations, calculus and linear Helping first-year students settle Australia, Canada, France, mathematics, as well as modules In the second and third years you’ll into their course and leading The BSc will provide you with a Germany, Singapore, Spain or the As a graduate you’ll have in probability and statistics. select from a range of modules, informal mentoring sessions to varied background in your chosen United States. On your return to developed a solid understanding You’ll also cover introductory enabling you to develop and deepen explain core topics covered is subjects, while the MMath allows Nottingham for the fourth year, of a wide range of mathematical, economics modules in micro your understanding of statistics and very rewarding. It has taught me you to study areas to a deeper you’ll study a range of advanced computational and statistical many transferable skills, including and macroeconomics. its applications. Modules may be level, and gives you an insight optional modules, one of which techniques and will have the planning and analysis, as well as selected from outside mathematics into problems linked with current may involve individual or group competence to apply these to In the second and third years, your boosting my confidence. in all three years and statistical research while completing a project work. problems arising in the financial time will be equally split between software is used throughout the Aaron Knights, ” substantial dissertation. world, in areas such as risk mathematics and economics. The year abroad offers an duration of the course. MMath Mathematics assessment and actuarial science. You’ll graduate with a thorough opportunity to broaden your Successful completion of specific knowledge of the key theories educational and personal experience We are awaiting formal recognition pathways qualifies you for the and principles of economics and beyond the traditional three-year by the Royal Statistical Society. Royal Statistical Society Graduate mathematics and will be well BSc Mathematics. Statistician Award. prepared for a career in the business or finance sector.
162 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 163 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/mathematics nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/mathematics BSc | MSci Natural Pathways available Sciences for natural sciences You might also like Science with Foundation Year | Archaeology – Biological Science Foundation Certificate Sciences – Chemistry (page 55) Biological Sciences – Archaeology courses Natural Sciences Chemistry – Mathematics (page 60) Biological Sciences – Physics – Single honours Biochemistry courses Mathematics (page 141) UCAS: FGC0 | GFC0 Chemistry – Physics – Biology, genetics, tropical biology Mathematics Natural Sciences 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time and zoology courses Natural Sciences Environmental Science – (page 144) A*AA; including a minimum of A Biological Sciences – Biosciences courses in the required subjects for your Chemistry pathway* (page 147) Environmental Science – Chemistry courses 3 8; including a minimum of 6/7 Geography – Chemistry in the required subjects for your (page 154) Geography – Biological pathway Geography courses Sciences – Chemistry 6.5 (6.0 in any element) (page 186) Geography – Biological Mathematical sciences courses University Park Campus Sciences – Mathematics (page 161) At a glance Overview science students using modern 4 5 for BSc and MSci Mathematics – Psychology – facilities and equipment. Neuroscience courses Many of the big challenges of the Chemistry Find solutions to problems O pportunities at various (page 166) 21st century such as climate change, Alongside this, the academic and destinations in second year, Physics – Geography – using methods across the Physics and astronomy courses broader spectrum of science energy, sustainability, security and transferable skills portfolio assists and/or third year for MSci Mathematics health require an interdisciplinary (page 170) you in the transition to university Physics – Psychology – Spend a semester or full year approach to find solutions. Great and supports you to develop skills * Required subjects vary by pathway, please Psychology courses studying abroad in Australia, check nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy for Mathematics scientists think beyond the needed for success in your studies specific entry requirements. (page 174) Canada, Hong Kong, New boundaries of a discipline and and future career. Psychology – Biological Zealand, Singapore or the find solutions to problems using A natural sciences degree provides Sciences – Chemistry Related overseas courses United States methods across the broader Modules are assessed using a variety the flexibility to tailor the course to Psychology – Biological of means including examinations, your interests within a structured Malaysia Campus Study a multidisciplinary spectrum of science. This is Sciences – Mathematics in-class tests, essays, laboratory programme. The combination of (page 200) degree which will prepare you what we teach our students to reports, field reports, computing subjects which you study in the first For details of pathway-specific for further study or work in become – great scientists. assignments and project work. year allows you to find out what subject requirements please visit many exciting interdisciplinary The natural sciences degrees are each subject is like at university nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy areas of modern science multidisciplinary programmes on Career prospects before you specialise further. which students study more than Natural sciences graduates are one science alongside gaining an In the first year you’ll choose a highly regarded by employers since appreciation for and understanding three-subject pathway providing students acquire a broad range of Average starting salaries of the interdisciplinary nature of you with a broad foundation of scientific knowledge, as well as These are the average starting salaries for full-time graduates of science. These courses are designed knowledge upon which you can useful skills such as communication, the schools which contribute to natural sciences*: for talented students with an build the rest of your studies. In the This information has been critical thinking and problem aptitude for science who would second year you’ll continue studying published approximately two years solving. They are well-qualified for School of Biosciences – £21,597 in advance of the academic year to like to study a challenging and two of your first year subjects in a wide variety of scientific careers School of Chemistry – £24,150 which it applies. Before making an diverse range of subjects. greater depth, with many subjects application, it is important that you such as research and development, allowing you to tailor your studies School of Geography – £23,500 read the prospectus information on Successful completion of the degree marketing and management in a through optional modules. Study in School of Life Sciences – £21,037 page 222 and check the website for provides you with the academic wide range of scientific industries the third year is more advanced as the most up to date information on knowledge and practical experience including the biomedical, you continue your two subjects to School of Mathematical Sciences – £25,619 our courses and entry requirements for a wide range of careers in pharmaceutical and energy sectors. degree-level with greater flexibility School of Physics and Astronomy – £24,386 as changes may have occurred: science, alongside the skills and nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy Our graduates are sought by to specialise through optional School of Psychology – £17,915 versatility to pursue whatever all sectors of business and modules to pursue your interests. career you choose. * Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were available for work, manufacturing as well as service The MSci is designed for those +44 (0)115 951 5559 industries such as insurance and 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid employment How you will study interested in a career in research, within the UK. finance. Further academic study, so in addition to providing academic nottingham.ac.uk/enquire Lecture-based theory modules are such as PhDs or graduate entry knowledge in each of the subjects supported by smaller group classes, medicine are popular options and studied, you’ll gain professional NaturalSciencesNottingham practical work in laboratory classes, specialist training to qualify as skills in research and investigation. @UoNNatSci problem-solving classes and work in teachers or accountants are also the field. Natural sciences students common career paths. nottingham.ac.uk/ are taught alongside single-subject naturalsciences
164 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 165 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/naturalsciences BSc Neuroscience | MSci Neuroscience Neuroscience
Single honours You might also like UCAS: B140 | B141 Science with Foundation Year | Neuroscience Neuroscience Science Foundation Certificate 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time (page 55) AAB; including two science BSc | MSci Biology subjects, one of which must be (page 145) biology/human biology and/or BSc Biotechnology chemistry*. Plus GCSE English (page 152) language and maths, 4 (C) or above BSc | MSci Chemistry (page 155) 3 4; including two science subjects, either biology or BSc | MSci Genetics chemistry at Higher Level (page 145) On the MSci course there is At a glance Overview 6.5 (6.0 in any element) BSc Medical Physiology and the opportunity to spend a year Neuroscience looks at the brain, Therapeutics Be taught by scientists from undertaking laboratory work in University Park Campus and spinal cord and peripheral (page 123) a range of disciplines, to a research institute, hospital, Medical School nervous system in healthy and BSc | MSci Natural Sciences broaden your understanding university or industry, either in diseased humans and animals. 5 0 for BSc and MSci (page 165) of neuroscience the UK or abroad. It integrates discoveries and O pportunities at various BSc | MSci Zoology Study in an established concepts from anatomy, Assessment is primarily done destination in third year for MSci (page 146) teaching hospital on a course biochemistry, genetics, molecular through exams, coursework, with a strong clinical and biology, neuropharmacology, presentations and research projects. * A pass is required in science practical tests, pharmacological bias neurophysiology and psychology. if assessed separately. Related overseas courses Malaysia Campus Have the opportunity to study A deeper understanding of how the Career prospects Experience a course with a strong brain works is vital to improving (page 200) abroad for the placement The broadly based scientific clinical bias, studying neuroscience people’s lives. year when choosing the training and extensive biomedical specific modules from year one. MSci course Many current advances in biology background provided by our You’ll begin with an introduction to and medicine rely on the application degrees prepares you with skills the principles of neuroscience and of molecular, genetic, physiological valued by employers in sectors such the fundamental aspects of human and behavioural methods. This as biotechnology, clinical sciences, physiology and pharmacology. has led to an increase in national consultancy, finance and scientific demand for graduates with research. Many graduates choose In the second year, your laboratory expertise in neuroscience. to pursue further study including skills will continue to be developed and small-group tutorials will help This information has been masters, PhDs or graduate entry you learn how to present data published approximately two years How you will study medicine. in advance of the academic year to and appraise scientific literature. Our courses will train you in modern Recent graduates have secured which it applies. Before making an You’ll also investigate several experimental techniques and give application, it is important that you employment with organisations such central nervous system disorders, read the prospectus information on you a range of transferable skills. as Axol Bioscience, Cancer Research along with the pharmacological UK, Nielsen and Public Health page 222 and check the website for You’ll learn through laboratory mechanisms of drugs used to the most up to date information on England. treat them. our courses and entry requirements classes, lectures, seminars, as changes may have occurred: tutorials and workshops. As well 92% of undergraduates in the The third year for MSci students is nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy as timetabled sessions, you’ll be school secured work or further spent on a placement programme, expected to undertake personal study within six months of in industry or through study abroad. study to reinforce what you’ve graduation. The average starting +44 (0)115 951 5559 learned in the classroom. The salary was £21,037 with the highest The final year for all students final-year research project is an being £42,000.* consists of a research project. nottingham.ac.uk/enquire exciting opportunity to study a topic Skills will include collection of * Known destinations of full-time home alongside active researchers in the undergraduates who were available for data, analysis, interpretation and UoNLifeSciences faculty. You’ll receive supervision work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based communication. There’ll also be from an academic who will guide on the median of those in full-time paid a choice of specialised modules @UoNLifeSci employment within the UK. you through the experimental to widen your understanding of nottingham.ac.uk/life-sciences process. neuroscience.
166 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 167 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/neuro MPharm Pharmacy MPharm Pharmacy MSci Pharmaceutical (with Integrated Pre- Sciences with a Year Registration Scheme) in Industry Pharmacy
Single honours Single honours Single honours Pharmacy Pharmacy UCAS: B230 UCAS: B236 UCAS: B23B
4 years full-time 5 years full-time 4 years full-time AAB; including chemistry and at AAB; including chemistry and at AAB; including chemistry and at least one further science subject least one further science subject least one further science subject from biology, maths or physics. from biology, maths or physics. from biology, maths or physics. Plus GCSE maths, 5 (B) or above, Plus GCSE maths, 5 (B) or above, Plus GCSE maths, 5 (B) or above, and English, 5 (B) or above and English, 5 (B) or above and English, 4 (C) or above
3 4; including chemistry plus one 3 4; including chemistry plus one 3 4; including chemistry plus one further subject from biology, further subject from biology, further subject from biology, physics or maths physics or maths physics or maths 7.0 (6.0 in any element) 7.0 (6.0 in any element) 6.5 (6.0 in any element) At a glance Overview pharmaceutical industry, academic pharmacy or in scientific positions University Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus Our MPharm and MSci programmes 6th in the world for pharmacy within the NHS. As a pharmaceutical are developed in collaboration with 1 40 60 50 and pharmacology according scientist, you’ll have excellent career employers to ensure that you have to QS World Rankings by prospects in areas as diverse as S uccessful applicants will be S uccessful applicants will be Y ear in industry available in the knowledge and skills needed interviewed interviewed fourth year Subject, 2017 drug discovery, formulation and for a wide range of careers focused manufacturing. You may also be O pportunities at various O pportunities at various Opportunities to study part on improving public health. From a Gain the knowledge, skills and employed in professions outside the destinations in second and third destinations in second and third of your course at our Malaysia community pharmacist consulting professional experience to become pharmaceutical and biotech industry years years Campus directly with patients, to a an expert in drug discovery and the including the health and consumer pharmaceutical scientist developing G eneral Pharmaceutical Council G eneral Pharmaceutical Council design of medicines. This course Guaranteed pre-registration products industries, cosmetics, and new medicines, our graduates make prepares you for a career in the placement and remain a the food industry. P lacements throughout the course P lacements throughout the course student while you complete an impact. pharmaceutical industry or research. To become a UK-registered Laboratory-based practicals are an your training MPharm students must abide Develop the knowledge, technical Our five-year MPharm programme pharmacist you must successfully important part of the course. by the Standards for Pharmacy ability, personal and professional integrates the pre-registration complete an accredited MPharm element of pharmacy training in the Professionals and Fitness to skills as well as the nurturing and You’ll learn about the chemistry degree and a one-year pre- fourth and fifth year. This enables Practise procedures, and undertake ethical outlook required to become of drug discovery, the science registration training period. On you to remain a student throughout health and character checks. See an excellent pharmacist. This course of designing and formulating our four-year MPharm this is your training and graduate ready nottingham.ac.uk/pharmacy/ prepares you for professional medicines, and the bioscience completed after graduation, which to apply for registration as a UK fitness-to-practise qualification and is designed around behind the biology and we will support you with securing, pharmacist. You are guaranteed a the concept of drug-medicine- pharmacology of disease and drug and on the five-year MPharm it UK pre-registration placement as patient, in application to body action. In the third year, emphasis This information has been How you will study is integrated within the degree. part of your degree. systems and diseases. is placed on current and possible published approximately two years Much of your learning will be We provide support to students in advance of the academic year to case-based to ensure the scientific Each module integrates science, Our course is taught through a mix future advances in drug discovery which it applies. Before making an on both programmes to prepare and professional elements are practical training and professional of lectures, workshops and practical and pharmaceutical developments. application, it is important that you for pre-registration training and and clinical skills, enabling you to classes. Alongside University-based read the prospectus information on integrated. You’ll study in lectures, for your professional registration By customising your course, learning, placements take place page 222 and check the website for practical classes, small workshops examination. become an expert on medicines and you can focus on the areas of in each year of the course. They the most up to date information on and tutorial groups, as well as a skilled healthcare professional. pharmaceutical science that you 97.6% of first-degree graduates in provide experience of community our courses and entry requirements on placement. You’ll be taught Years one to three establish in-depth find most interesting. The course as changes may have occurred: the school who were available for and hospital pharmacy as well as by academic, professional and understanding of the science and also includes a placement in nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy employment had secured work or ‘insight’ visits to provide a variety industry staff who are experts in practise of pharmacy. industry during the final year in further study within six months of of inter-professional experiences their fields. A personal tutor will the pharmaceutical, biotech or graduation. The average starting The third-year research project such as shadowing student nurses. provide encouragement and support healthcare industry, preparing +44 (0)115 951 5559 salary was £20,283 with the highest can be undertaken at Nottingham, Throughout the course you’ll throughout your studies. you for the global workplace. being £26,000.* our Malaysia Campus or partner develop a range of transferable nottingham.ac.uk/enquire institutions in the UK or overseas. skills and the ability to work to Career prospects * Known destinations of full-time home Year four includes modules in undergraduates who were available for the highest professional and UoNPharmacy While most pharmacists are based in work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based patient care as well as work in a ethical standards with a truly hospital or community pharmacies, on the median of those in full-time paid simulated pharmacy, enhancing @UoN_Pharmacy employment within the UK. patient-centred approach. others work in clinical trials, quality your professional skills and your assurance and formulation in the scientific and clinical knowledge. nottingham.ac.uk/pharmacy
168 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 169 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/pharmacy BSc | MSci Physics BSc | MSci Physics with BSc | MSci Physics with Astronomy Theoretical Physics Physics and Astronomy
Single honours Single honours Single honours UCAS: F300 | F303 UCAS: F3F5 | F3FM UCAS: F344 | F340
3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time A*AA-AAA; including maths A*AA-AAA; including maths A*AA-AAA; including maths
Physics and Astronomy Physics and physics^ and physics^ and physics^ and Astronomy Physics
3 6; 6 in maths, 6 in physics, and 6 3 6; 6 in maths, 6 in physics, and 6 3 6; 6 in maths, 6 in physics, and 6 in a third subject at Higher Level in a third subject at Higher Level in a third subject at Higher Level
6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus 185 across all physics courses 185 across all physics courses 185 across all physics courses (except BSc Physics and (except BSc Physics and (except BSc Physics and At a glance Overview Physics and astronomy Philosophy) Philosophy) Philosophy) Perhaps the most fundamental Study in a school that was offer-holder events A n informal meeting with an A n informal meeting with an A n informal meeting with an placed 3rd in the UK for its of the sciences, physics interacts Successful candidates are invited academic forms part of the academic forms part of the academic forms part of the research* strongly with all the other science to an offer-holder event, where you offer-holder event offer-holder event offer-holder event subjects and is particularly can meet staff and see our teaching Have the opportunity to study In stitute of Physics In stitute of Physics In stitute of Physics attractive to those of you who want and research facilities first-hand. our unique MSci course, to really find out how our world ^ A pass is required in science practical tests, ^ A pass is required in science practical tests, ^ A pass is required in science practical tests, offering transferable skills and universe work. Physics is a if assessed separately. if assessed separately. if assessed separately. that are highly regarded fascinating and rewarding subject Career prospects by employers and research that affords entry into a wide range A number of our graduates remain Building on the core physics Undertake projects in astronomy, These courses provide a broad institutions of prestigious careers. in higher education, with many programme, you’ll study a range using the school’s optical telescopes knowledge of physics, with an going on to study PhDs. Many also of specialised optional modules or radio telescopes, or analysing emphasis on the theoretical aspects. Learn from academics who embark on careers in financial delivered by highly experienced data brought in from state-of-the-art The BSc degree will give you an undertake internationally How you will study services or information technology, lecturers and professors who are facilities like the Hubble Space excellent grounding in physics and excellent research* In addition to lectures and or in industry as engineers or at the forefront of developments Telescope. You’ll gain a broad theoretical physics, while the MSci * Research Excellence Framework, 2014. laboratory work, you’ll participate scientific researchers. Others enter in their respective fields. knowledge of theoretical and degree will teach you higher level in tutorials and problem-solving a wide array of careers ranging from experimental physics and skills in theoretical physics. These degrees provide you with classes. At the same time as learning meteorology to the media. astronomy. The BSc degree gives exciting new concepts in physics a broad knowledge of physics, you an excellent grounding in the In both the BSc and MSci and astronomy, you’ll develop highly Recent graduate destinations and skills that are highly valued by subjects, while the MSci degree programmes, you’ll study core valued skills in problem solving – include: Physics Outreach Officer employers. The BSc degree will leads you to the highest levels of physics modules along with more reinforcing your understanding of at Royal Holloway, University of give you an excellent grounding astronomy and astrophysics. specialised modules to develop the subject. London; Research Scientist, Tokyo in physics, while the MSci degree the key ideas and mathematical will teach you a broader range of Both programmes share the same techniques of theoretical physics. This information has been University; Aerothermal Engineer, You’ll also become proficient at Rolls-Royce Fuel Cells Systems. high-level skills. core of physics modules with To fit in the extra theoretical published approximately two years using advanced mathematics to in advance of the academic year to the main physics programme. In components, laboratory work is only describe the universe and all it 86.6% of undergraduates from In year two, you’ll develop the core which it applies. Before making an addition, you’ll study a range of undertaken in the first year. practical skills learned in the first application, it is important that you contains, from fundamental particle the school secured work or specialised astronomy modules read the prospectus information on physics, through nanoscience and further study within six months of year to undertake more advanced delivered by highly experienced Optional modules in the third page 222 and check the website for our everyday world, all the way up graduation. The average starting laboratory work, making frequent lecturers and professors who are at and fourth years include Particle the most up to date information on to the structure of the universe. salary was £24,386 with the highest use of computer control in your the forefront of the field. Practical Physics, Astrophysics, Nanoscience our courses and entry requirements being £55,000.* experiments. Year three is where skills that prepare you for project and Quantum Phenomena, plus as changes may have occurred: The synoptic aspects of our BSc students finish the core many more. nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy courses will help you understand * Known destinations of full-time home work in the third and fourth years are undergraduates who were available for physics syllabus and undertake developed during years one and two. how the diverse areas of physics work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based an extended project. MSci students continue into a fourth fit together, and you’ll undertake on the median of those in full-time paid MSci students continue into a fourth year and undertake a major research +44 (0)115 951 5559 employment within the UK. small-group projects as well as MSci students continue into a fourth year and undertake a major research project. This involves working in short dissertations to develop year and undertake a major research a world-leading research group nottingham.ac.uk/enquire project. This involves working in your scientific skills. project. This involves working in a world-leading research group at Nottingham or with a national a world-leading research group or international collaborator, or @UoN_Physics at Nottingham or with a national at Nottingham or with a national or international collaborator, or together with an industry partner. nottingham.ac.uk/physics or international collaborator, or together with an industry partner. together with an industry partner.
170 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 171 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/physics BSc | MSci Physics BSc | MSci BSc | MSci Physics with BSc | MSci Physics BSc | MSci Physics BSc Physics with Theoretical Mathematical Physics European Language with Medical Physics with Nanoscience and Philosophy Astrophysics
Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours Joint honours UCAS: F346 | F345 UCAS: F326 | F325 UCAS: F3R9 | F3RX UCAS: F350 | F371 UCAS: F390 | F391 UCAS: FV35
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T hird year spent abroad in a some of the deeper philosophical country appropriate to the Develop a broad knowledge of Both courses provide a thorough Study a core of fundamental physics Acquire a broad knowledge of questions that modern physics language being studied physics, with particular skills in both education in theoretical physics together with an introduction to physics, while developing your raises, such as the implications of the probabilistic interpretations astrophysics and theoretical physics. and associated mathematical In stitute of Physics the elements of medical physics expertise in nanoscience and Throughout the course you’ll topics, and involve a specially and biophysics. Medical physics nanotechnology. Taught by leading of quantum mechanics. ^ A pass is required in science practical tests, take a series of more specialised tailored combination of modules if assessed separately. modules are supplemented by experts, you’ll learn: how to The degree offers a range of core modules that will develop the taught jointly between the School specialist lectures given by senior manipulate and visualise atoms and physics modules, combined with key ideas and main mathematical of Mathematical Sciences and the These courses combine physics practising medical physicists. The molecules using scanning probe a mix of general and specific and computational techniques of School of Physics and Astronomy. with learning a continental first year will introduce you to microscopy, why nanoscale forces philosophy modules. Throughout theoretical physics, combined with European language and experience medical physics, and year two differ from those in macroscopic the course you’ll take a selected modules in astronomy. The BSc degree will give you an of European culture. You’ll spend will develop your skills further, systems and what strategies to use excellent grounding in mathematical sub-sample of core physics modules the third year studying abroad at through more advanced modules for building nanoscale molecular that connect to philosophy and a In the third year, you’ll complete the physics, while the MSci degree will a European university, typically in biomedical physics and machinery. core of physics, theoretical physics teach you a broader range of high- selection of philosophy modules. in France, Germany, Spain or molecular biophysics. You’ll also learn the general and astronomy, and also be able to level skills. Switzerland. On the BSc degree course, you’ll apply the wide range of skills that BSc students complete the course study modules in imaging and mathematics that is needed to you have learned to a theoretical In years one and two, you’ll gain The BSc degree will give you an in the third year after studying manipulating nanostructure and take physics to a higher level. a basic grounding in physics and astrophysics project. excellent grounding in physics diagnostic medical imaging gain an excellent grounding in In the final year, you’ll choose mathematics. In year three, you’ll and your chosen language, while among core physics modules. physics and nanoscience. MSci students continue into a study a wide range of topics which from a variety of options in the MSci degree will teach you a advanced physics and related fourth year where you’ll undertake extend and apply the core theories broader range of high-level skills. Those taking the MSci course MSci students learn a broader a major research project. This and methods learned in the first pursue an additional fourth year range of high-level skills and subjects such as astrophysics, involves working in a world-leading two years. In years one and two, both BSc to study the subject in depth. This undertake a major research project as well as philosophy modules. research group at Nottingham or and MSci courses share a common develops your understanding of in their fourth year on a subject with a national or international MSci students will then take an core of physics modules with BSc advanced techniques in image relating to one of our world-leading collaborator, or together with additional fourth year, studying and MSci Physics. You’ll also take processing, and allows you to nanoscience research groups. You might also like advanced modules such as Quantum an industry partner. options in your chosen European become involved in a major medical Engineering and Physical Sciences Field Theory and Black Holes, as language. After spending your third physics project in our Nobel Foundation Programme | Certificate well as carrying out a substantial year abroad at one of our partner prize-winning research centre. (page 54) project in mathematical physics. universities, you’ll rejoin our main BSc | MSci Chemistry and physics programme in Nottingham Molecular Physics at the appropriate level. (page 155) BSc | MSci Natural Sciences (page 165)
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Single honours Single honours You might also like Psychology Psychology UCAS: C800 | C803 UCAS: C850 Science with Foundation Year | Science Foundation Certificate 3 years full-time | 4 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 55) AAB for BSc, AAA for MSci; AAB; including one science BSc | MSci Natural Sciences including one science subject*, subject*, plus GCSE English and (page 165) plus GCSE English and maths, maths, 5 (B) or above 5 (B) or above 3 6-34; 6,6,5 at Higher Level Related overseas courses 3 6-34; 6,6,5 at Higher Level 6.5 (6.0 in each element) Malaysia Campus 6.5 (6.0 in each element) (page 200) U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus 35 2 11 for BSc and MSci At a glance Overview Career prospects O pportunities at various O pportunities at various destinations in second year The lecturers and personal Psychology is the scientific study Our psychology courses provide destinations in second year tutors at Nottingham are always Study abroad for either a The British Psychological Society “ of brain and behaviour, and is an excellent grounding for a available if you need to talk about semester or a full year The British Psychological Society one of the most stimulating and research career or professional the course, or just settling in at Learn from academics who * Candidates without an A level in a science rapidly changing fields of study. postgraduate training in areas of subject may be asked to attain AAA. university. I particularly like how undertake internationally * Candidates without an A level in a science It encompasses the perceptions, applied psychology. The analytical, subject may be asked to attain AAA for BSc | the degree allows you to really excellent research* thoughts, feelings and actions of methodological and communication A*AA for MSci. This course will provide you with focus on what interests you within people from infancy to old age, as skills you’ll develop will form a a well-rounded education in the psychology. Access state-of-the-art well as comparable phenomena in strong basis for many other careers, These courses provide a well- principles of psychology, with a facilities and experimental Katie Hunt, ” rounded education in the particular emphasis on cognitive equipment, such groups, organisations and societies, including management, social work, BSc Psychology principles of psychology, with the neuroscience. You’ll develop skills as eye trackers and animals and computers. You’ll cover teaching, marketing and advertising. MSci course appealing to those in laboratory methods in brain electroencephalography topics from brain structure and function, to analysis of conflicts, Recent graduates have progressed who are considering a career in imaging, behavioural measurement, * Research Excellence Framework, 2014. driving accidents and mental to doctoral study, while others have research. The teaching programme and physiological psychology. disorders. gone into employment, including is intellectually challenging and working as a clinical psychologist coherent, and benefits from the As in BSc Psychology, year one or educational psychologist. strong research ethos of the school. will introduce you to the core How you will study You’ll gain an understanding of areas of biological, cognitive, You’ll learn through a variety of 90.7% of undergraduates from psychological theories and concepts, developmental and social teaching methods ranging from the school secured work or along with the knowledge, analytical psychology, with second-year lectures covering the fundamentals further study within six months of tools and skills needed to evaluate modules following on from of psychology, to practical graduation. The average starting and conduct research. the first year, tackling topics in classes and methods workshops, salary was £17,915 with the highest greater depth including personality being £30,000.* Year one will introduce you to This information has been where you’ll conduct hands-on and individual differences. You’ll biological, cognitive, developmental published approximately two years psychological research. * Known destinations of full-time home develop a thorough understanding in advance of the academic year to undergraduates who were available for and social psychology. Year two of a range of cognitive neuroscience At the start of your course you’ll work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based which it applies. Before making an modules follow on from the first methods including brain imaging be assigned a personal tutor who on the median of those in full-time paid application, it is important that you employment within the UK. year, tackling topics in greater and brain stimulation techniques. read the prospectus information on you’ll meet regularly in a small depth, such as personality and page 222 and check the website for group. This will support you to individual differences. In the third year, you’ll choose the most up to date information on develop transferable skills such as from a wide range of lectures and our courses and entry requirements essay writing, critical thinking and In the third year, you’ll be able seminar modules, allowing you to as changes may have occurred: presentation skills. Assessment to choose from a wide range of tailor the course to your personal nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy methods for our psychology lectures and seminar modules, interests. 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Business Single honours Single honours Single honours Single honours You might also like Business UCAS: N410 UCAS: NN34 UCAS: L1N2 | L1N3 UCAS: N200 | N20A Business, Law and Social Sciences Foundation Certificate 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 55) AAB; plus GCSE maths, 5 (B) AAB; plus GCSE maths, 5 (B) AAB; plus GCSE maths, 5 (B) AAB; plus GCSE maths, 5 (B) BSc Financial Mathematics or above, and two further GCSEs, or above or above or above (page 162) 4 (C) or above 34 34 34 BA Geography with Business 34 (page 187) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7 .0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) I love studying at Nottingham. 7.0 (6.0 in each element) BA Modern Languages J ubilee Campus J ubilee Campus J ubilee Campus “The broad range of subjects keeps with Business me interested in my studies and Jubilee Campus 252 101 on L1N2 | 5 on L1N3 2 72 on N200 | 10 on N20A (page 86) has enabled me to focus on areas 66 O pportunities at China or Opportunities at China or Opportunities at China or that I enjoy the most. Being part of the Business School means Successful applicants will be Malaysia Campus and other Malaysia Campus and other Malaysia Campus and other Related overseas courses interviewed destinations such as Australia, destinations such as Australia, destinations in second year you can interact with some of China Campus Hong Kong and Singapore in Hong Kong and Singapore in the biggest and best employers, Institute of Chartered Association of Chartered (page 198) second year second year which can open many doors. Certified Accountants | Accountants in England Malaysia Campus and Wales Association of Chartered Chartered Insurance Institute Chartered Institute of Molly Ashton, ” (page 200) Certified Accountants | Chartered Management Accountants BSc Finance, Accounting Paid placement with PwC in Institute of Management (BSc Management only) and Management second, third and fourth years On these courses, you will conduct Accountants | Chartered a wide-ranging economic analysis Institute of Public Finance As one of only three Flying Start of a firm, including its international Providing a broad, thorough and Accountancy | Institute courses in the UK, BSc Accountancy structure, markets, competitors and and fully integrated education of Chartered Accountants in external economic environments. in business management, these offers an innovative and challenging England and Wales Studying management has Optional management studies courses serve as an excellent opportunity to fast-track your been a key part of my professional modules cover the latest thinking in foundation for a wide range of “ accountancy career. Focusing on the modern firm and its development. With the school’s a range of subjects such as strategy careers. You will learn to understand financial environment, this course support, I have been able to start It is run collaboratively by the and marketing. how organisations operate in provides a strong foundation in up my own company using the Business School, the Institute an increasingly competitive and accounting and finance theory and The first year of the course knowledge I have gained through of Chartered Accountants in complex global environment. my course. England and Wales (ICAEW) practice. It offers exemption from a typically includes core modules and prestigious accounting firm series of professional exams. in microeconomics and The first year serves as a broad Andrew Stride,” macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, foundation to the study of a range PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). You will cover a range of subjects, BSc Management corporate strategy, organisational of business disciplines. Second- You will benefit from the Business including financial accounting, studies, business computing and year studies typically cover School’s teaching, insight and business finance, management quantitative methods. strategic management, human unique international experience, accounting, entrepreneurship, resource management, marketing, alongside leading professional business law, microeconomics, Second-year studies typically include technology and organisation, practice during your time on economic policy, organisation core modules in the economics of and economic policy. placement with PwC. studies, business computing, innovation, pricing and decision You will qualify for exemptions and quantitative methods. making, organisation, international BSc International Management firms, quantitative methods and students typically spend their from the Professional stage papers The final year has the greatest focus econometrics. Your final year will second year studying abroad. To for ICAEW’s Associate Chartered on the study of finance, and you can incorporate industrial economics, do this, you must pass all first-year Accountant qualification, and can tailor the course to your interests regulation, corporate restructuring modules and achieve an overall become a fully qualified chartered and career aspirations through and governance, financial average for the year of 60% accountant a year after graduation, optional modules. Many graduates economics, and policymaking. or above. subject to successfully completing from this course join trainee the Advanced stage papers as schemes with large accountancy BSc Industrial Economics with Your final year will incorporate required by ICAEW. firms such as Deloitte, KPMG, Insurance students normally take business ethics, strategic Nottingham University Business Ernst & Young and PwC. additional modules in insurance management, human resource School is recognised as an ICAEW and risk management, including management and international Partner in Learning, working specialist content provided by business. You will also take part with ICAEW in the professional the Centre for Risk, Banking and in a sustainable business challenge development of students. Financial Services. and choose optional modules.
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3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time A*AA; plus GCSE maths, 7 (A) or A*AA; including maths A*AA; plus GCSE maths, 7 (A) or above, unless taking it at A level above, unless taking it at A level 3 8; 6 in maths at Higher Level 3 8 3 8 7 .0 (7.0 in reading and writing, 7 .0 (7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.0 in speaking and listening) 7 .0 (7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.0 in speaking and listening) and 6.0 in speaking and listening) University Park Campus University Park Campus University Park Campus 18 27 9 29 O pportunities at China or At a glance Overview information on applying for summer O pportunities at China or Malaysia Campus and other O pportunities at China or placements and internships. Malaysia Campus and other destinations such as Australia, Malaysia Campus and other Flexible courses with an Economics affects each and destinations such as Australia, China and Japan in second year destinations such as Australia, unusually broad range of everyone one of us, regardless of All our courses are three years China and Japan in second year China and Japan in second year modules where we live or what we do. full-time, with the exception of our Following a similar structure to economics with a modern language Offering you the flexibility to BSc Economics, this course also This course is particularly suitable Study abroad opportunities At Nottingham, economists courses, which are four years with tailor your module choice to your includes modules in econometrics, if you are interested in studying at the University’s campuses study a wide range of issues. The the third year spent abroad. Each interests, this course provides a providing a rigorous analysis international trade and international in China or Malaysia or in School of Economics has research year is divided into two semesters, solid grounding in a wide range of of mathematical and statistical aspects of financial economics. It locations such as Australia, specialisms in globalisation, with exams at the end of each techniques and skills sought after methods. It has been designed to will provide you with core training in Canada and Japan economic development, political semester and some presentations. by employers. provide you with the analytical and economics, combined with a special economy, finance, credit and 4th in the UK for economics In year three, you will showcase your discursive skills of a well-trained focus on a range of aspects of macroeconomics. We also Macroeconomics, microeconomics, according to The Guardian economics knowledge through a economist with a focus on advanced international economics, including host Europe’s largest group of mathematics and statistics form University Guide 2018 dissertation, with support including econometric analysis. international trade and monetary researchers in experimental one-to-one academic supervision. the core of the degree. The school economics, in which the school has and behavioural economics. offers a wide range of optional By the end of your course, you will a worldwide reputation. Studying with us provides modules covering a diverse set of have the skills to analyse complex an opportunity to learn from Career prospects economics topics. You will also have economic problems using state-of- Modules in international economics researchers pushing forward the At Nottingham you will acquire a the flexibility to select modules the-art mathematical and statistical form a significant element of this boundaries of the discipline. range of economist-specific and offered by other schools and modelling techniques. You will have course, but you can also take transferable skills, enabling you departments across the University. a thorough knowledge of a broad modules offered by other schools to enter careers in government, range of economic theory and how across the University. As with How you will study The mathematical and statistical This information has been international agencies, private it is applied to the real world. BSc Economics, there are two Most teaching is delivered through modules in year one are available as published approximately two years sector organisations and education. quantitative pathways through the lectures, tutorials, seminars and in advance of the academic year to Most of our graduates go into either econometrics or quantitative Core modules in econometrics degree: econometric theory or computer laboratory classes. You which it applies. Before making an finance, banking, business economics. The former is available form part of all three years of quantitative economics (applied will normally have 8–10 hours of application, it is important that you consultancy and accountancy. only to those with A level maths the degree; however, there is the econometrics). read the prospectus information on lectures and one or two tutorials or equivalent, while the latter opportunity to take modules page 222 and check the website for each week. Outside taught hours, Our degrees are highly rated by is available to everyone. These outside the school in years one As a graduate, you will have a the most up to date information on you’ll be expected to spend time employers, and recent graduate pathways continue in the second and two if you wish. thorough knowledge of economic our courses and entry requirements reading and researching for written destinations include the Bank of year, however, you may switch theory and how it is applied to the as changes may have occurred: assignments. Independent study is America, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, In your final year, you will explore nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy from econometrics to quantitative real world, particularly in relation a fundamental part of an economics Goldman Sachs and HM Treasury. economics in year two. models and techniques used in the to international trade, monetary analysis of time series, panel and education. 93.3% of undergraduates from economics and globalisation. By the end of your course, you will cross section data. Many of these You will also be familiar with the +44 (0)115 951 5559 Studying economics at university the school secured work or have a thorough understanding were pioneered by 2003 Nobel key analytical techniques that is different; that’s why we provide a further study within six months of nottingham.ac.uk/enquire of economic theory and how it Laureate and Nottingham alumnus, economists use in practice. core module in study skills in your graduation. The average starting is applied to the real world. You Sir Clive Granger. salary was £29,568 with the highest UoNEconomics first year, which provides useful will also be familiar with the information and advice on how to being £55,000.* key analytical techniques that @UoNEconomics get ahead. First-year students also * Known destinations of full-time home economists use in practice. take a careers skills module which undergraduates who were available for work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based nottingham.ac.uk/economics aims to get you thinking about your on the median of those in full-time paid future career and offers valuable employment within the UK. 180 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 181 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/economics BA Economics with BA Economics BA Philosophy, Politics French | German | and Philosophy and Economics Our courses are taught by expert Hispanic Studies | academics who are pushing forward Russian the boundaries of economics.
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Economics You might also like Economics UCAS: L1R1 | L1R2 | L1R4 | L1R7 UCAS: LV15 UCAS: VLL5 Business, Law and Social Sciences Foundation Certificate 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 55) A*AA; plus GCSE maths, 7 (A) or A*AA; plus GCSE maths, 7 (A) or A*AA; plus GCSE maths, 7 (A) or BSc Industrial Economics | above, unless taking it at A level above, unless taking it at A level above, unless taking it at A level Industrial Economics with Insurance 38 3 8 3 8 (page 178) 7.0 (7.0 in reading and writing, 7.0 (7.0 in reading and writing, 7.0 (7.0 in reading and writing, BSc Mathematics and Economics and 6.0 in speaking and listening) and 6.0 in speaking and listening) and 6.0 in speaking and listening) (page 163) University Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus BA Politics and Economics 17 across all courses 5 44 (page 193) Third year in a country where O pportunities in countries such O pportunities in countries such teaching is in French, German, as Australia and Canada in as Australia and Canada in Related overseas courses Spanish, Portuguese or Russian second year second year China Campus Covering the same core areas as BSc Taught by the School of This course will equip you with a (page 198) Economics, these courses include Economics and the Department of unique understanding of the world Malaysia Campus the opportunity to expand your Philosophy, this course offers you as well as the skills to pursue a (page 200) horizons by spending a year abroad the opportunity to develop your career in government, politics, developing your language skills. understanding of two diverse, charities, NGOs and more. Taught by the School of Economics yet related, disciplines. and the Department of Modern Taught by the School of Economics, Economics and philosophy the Department of Philosophy Languages and Cultures, they will It’s exciting how studying help you become a high-quality look at fundamental aspects of and the School of Politics and “economics helps you to economic analyst who is fluent in human society. Combining these International Relations, it offers a understand the complex world a foreign language. two subjects allows a deeper holistic approach to understanding around you. I chose Nottingham understanding of how societies work the world around us. not only for its high academic The language component is and this course will provide you with reputation but also the great You will apply the complementary available from beginner to advanced a unique blend of knowledge. location, green campus level, representing around a third of analytical frameworks of philosophy, and graduate employment the modules taken and includes a In year one, you will typically political science and economics opportunities. variety of learning methods. study macroeconomics and to gain a rich understanding of microeconomics, as well as a study the roots of, and solutions to, Natia Bajelidze,” As a graduate, you will have a skills module to ensure that your real-world problems. It is probably BSc Economics thorough knowledge of a broad transition to university study is no coincidence that many world range of economic theory and smooth. In philosophy, you will take leaders have studied philosophy, how it is applied to the real world. modules such as Elementary Logic, politics and economics. You will also be familiar with the and Self, Mind and Body. key analytical techniques that You will spend a third of your time economists use in practice. You Year two will build on your studying modules in each discipline. will perfect your command of the experience with core modules on The modules offered are tailored to relevant language and have the economic theory, as well as optional the interdisciplinary nature of the opportunity to practise it extensively modules from economics and course, binding the three elements during your year abroad. philosophy. into a coherent and rigorous programme of study. In your third year, you will select modules from a variety of specialist subjects offered by the two departments, with the possibility of a dissertation in philosophy.
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NGOs and social services a wide range of transferable skills, Su pervised counselling placements won awards for the quality of in second and third years their teaching knowledge and understanding Studying education will develop through an excellent educational Career prospects your understanding of what it means The humanistic approach to Assessed placements develop and cultural experience. Our courses will help you develop to learn and how this is framed by counselling suggests that each your practical skills and a wide range of transferable skills, wider cultural, societal, political, Education person has their own unique way of enhance your employability knowledge and understanding. historical and economic contexts. These courses combine the perceiving and understanding the My favourite part of my degree 4th in the UK and 22nd in the study of educational systems and BA and MArts Education provide These courses allow you to engage world, which in turn influences their “is how practical and hands-on the world for education according practices with an emphasis on a strong basis for a wide range with debates and develop broad actions and the way they behave. teaching is. We rarely spend too to the QS World University career development. You will build a of further education, training perspectives on issues such as: long sat down simply listening. Providing more than the required Instead, we often engage in small Rankings by Subject, 2017 broad understanding of educational and employment opportunities, how people learn through multiple number of training hours for group discussions, thought- research methods; ideal if you including educational administration modes and in different sites; the individual accreditation with the provoking personal reflections would like to enter the field of and policy, charitable and third- role of established and emerging British Association for Counselling and creative activities. educational research. These courses sector involvement, and teaching. technologies; international and Psychotherapy, this course also offer, through optional modules, Phil Rudd, ” As a BA Humanistic Counselling education and the impact of offers a route to becoming a a strong foundation for primary BA Humanistic Practice graduate, you will be globalisation; and equality, inclusion professional counsellor. school teaching (subject to gaining Counselling Practice able to make an impact in your and social justice in 21st-century Qualified Teacher Status). During year one, you will gain a solid community by volunteering in a education. This information has been theoretical foundation, developing Humanistic counselling practice third-sector counselling agency, You will be encouraged to question published approximately two years your personal/social awareness and Delivered through a school with progress to postgraduate study in in advance of the academic year to current educational ideas and counselling skills. Year two builds a 45-year history of humanistic counselling or social work, work which it applies. Before making an practices and to challenge the an in-depth understanding of psychology, this course can put you in schools, colleges, charities and application, it is important that you assumptions that underpin them. person-centred theory and practice. read the prospectus information on on track to becoming a professional rehabilitation centres, or eventually page 222 and check the website for counsellor. It has been developed set up a private practice. MArts Education also includes After successfully completing a the most up to date information on through research in humanistic and a fourth year at masters level, Readiness for Practice assessment, 93.8% of undergraduates from our courses and entry requirements experiential learning approaches, incorporating an advanced research you will look for and begin a as changes may have occurred: the school secured work or and meets the training and personal methods module and a substantial 100-hour counselling placement nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy further study within six months of development requirements for research project, as well as the in your second year. Year three graduation. The average starting individual accreditation with the continuation of studies from the then enables you to focus on your salary was £19,600 with the highest British Association for Counselling previous three years. placement and consolidate your +44 (0)115 951 5559 being £25,000.* and Psychotherapy. professional learning, with the nottingham.ac.uk/enquire * Known destinations of full-time home opportunity to specialise through a undergraduates who were available for How you will study work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based choice of optional modules. Please UoNSoE Our staff are experts in their fields on the median of those in full-time paid note, you will need to undertake employment within the UK. self-funded personal therapy @UoNSoE and regularly receive student- nominated awards for the quality alongside your studies. nottingham.ac.uk/education of their teaching.
184 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 185 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/education BA | BSc Geography BSc Environmental BA Geography Geoscience with Business Geography
Single honours Single honours Major/minor honours Geography Geography UCAS: L700 | F800 UCAS: F630 UCAS: L7N1
3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time AAB; including geography or ABB; including two science AAB; including geography or equivalent, plus GCSE maths, subjects, plus GCSE maths, equivalent, plus GCSE maths, 4 (C) or above 4 (C) or above 4 (C) or above
3 4; 5 in geography at Higher Level 3 2; 5 in two science subjects at 3 4; 5 in geography at Higher Level Higher Level 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus University Park and Jubilee University Park Campus Campuses 9 0 on each course 15 35 At a glance Overview The school has specially equipped O pportunities in countries such laboratories for the analysis of soil, as Australia, Singapore and the O pportunities in countries such O pportunities in countries such Bridging the sciences and the Academic support to develop water and vegetation samples, USA in second year as Australia, Singapore and the as Australia, Hong Kong and the humanities, geography is the ideal your interests through optional as well as computing labs and a USA in second year USA in second year subject for anyone keen to develop a R oyal Geographical Society modules visualisation suite. You will also (with the Institute of British broader understanding of the world Geoscientists work to understand Catering to growing industry benefit from the use of teaching Geographers) Field trips develop your around them. It is a wide-ranging the Earth’s processes and provide demand, this course equips support resources that complement practical skills in locations discipline that seeks to explain the essential information for solving some graduates with an awareness of those of the University libraries, Focused on understanding the such as Italy and the USA world in terms of both its human of the 21st century’s most pressing the economic, political and social and an extensive map collection physical and human environment, and natural complexities. societal challenges, including issues surrounding the environment, Study abroad opportunities housed in the school’s own student these courses allow you to choose managing resources, protecting the policy and management. It’s taught in countries including Studying in the School of resource centre. from a range of modules according environment, and the health, safety by the School of Geography and Australia, Canada, Malaysia Geography will equip you with to your interests. and welfare of the public. Focusing Nottingham University Business and New Zealand strong personal and interpersonal Career prospects The first year is a foundation on environmental and geological School, which is located on skills, an ability to synthesise Employability is at the heart of our programme covering human issues of societal concern, this Jubilee Campus. both quantitative and qualitative teaching, and we ensure that all and physical geography and course is uniquely provided in information, and the intellectual of our degrees equip you with the geographical information science. conjunction with the world-leading The first year is a foundation capacity to produce original and essential skills and knowledge that You will be encouraged to choose British Geological Survey. programme covering human thoughtful interpretations of our employers are looking for. Recent options appropriate to your BA or geography and geographical ever-changing world. graduate employers include the BSc degree or other modules from You will gain practical experience information science, as well as British Geological Survey, Capita, across the University. In addition to and work with specialists who are business economics, organisational How you will study Grant Thornton, Historic England, geography modules, many students currently conducting vital research behaviours, consumers and markets. This information has been on climate change, Earth hazards Our courses allow you to choose Network Rail, Swiss Re, Teach First, opt to study languages, social or In year two, you will typically take published approximately two years and energy. You will go into the field from a range of modules. We and Tesla. natural sciences, or engineering. a combination of core modules in advance of the academic year to have a strong commitment to with geoscientists from the British which it applies. Before making an 93.4% of undergraduates from in geography and business, active learning and our teaching is Year two has fewer core modules Geological Survey and the University. application, it is important that you the school secured work or including those relating to delivered through lectures, practical and, in year three, the dissertation read the prospectus information on further study within six months of The first year is largely made up of economic geography and strategic classes, tutorials, class discussions, is the sole core module, with a page 222 and check the website for graduation. The average starting range of advanced optional modules core modules to ensure you have management. You will have the the most up to date information on group activities and field courses. salary was £23,500 with the highest offered alongside this. the key knowledge. Your second opportunity to choose from a range our courses and entry requirements year will typically include core of human geography, strategic as changes may have occurred: All our students go on a residential being £41,500.* With BA Geography, you can take modules in geology and techniques management and geographical nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy field course in the first year and * Known destinations of full-time home a specialised pathway to graduate there are other field trips linked undergraduates who were available for training, and you will have the information science modules. work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based with a BA Geography (Quantitative option to choose a range of physical with particular second and third- In year three, the dissertation is the +44 (0)115 951 5559 on the median of those in full-time paid Methods) degree. This pathway geography modules. In year three year modules. All third-year students employment within the UK. sole core module and you will be carry out a major personal research includes training in the quantitative you will submit a dissertation and nottingham.ac.uk/enquire analysis of a range of datasets. undertake fieldwork (currently in encouraged to select a business- project, which culminates in the related aspect of geography. production of a dissertation. Find out more at Cyprus). UoNGeography nottingham.ac.uk/q-step Alongside this, you will choose from a range of advanced geography and @UoNGeography business modules.
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186 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 187 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/geography Develop your practical skills through field trips to locations such as Mount St Helens, USA.
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188 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 189 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/geography LLB | BA Law BA Law with French and French Law | German and German Law | Spanish and Spanish Law
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Single honours Major/minor honours You might also like International UCAS: M100 UCAS: M1R1 | M1R2 | M1R4 Business, Law and Social Sciences Foundation Certificate Relations 3 years full-time 4 years full-time (page 55) AAA; plus Law National AAA; including relevant language, Aptitude Test plus Law National Aptitude Test
36 3 6; 6 in your chosen language at Higher Level 7.0 (7.0 in each element) As a first-year student, 7.0 (7.0 in each element) “the best part of the course is University Park Campus definitely Tort Law. There are so University Park Campus and International Relations Politics 300 many unusual cases in this area 6 on all courses of law that make you want to Opportunities in countries such keep reading! The cases are as Australia, Europe and the USA T hird year in a country where endless but very interesting. At a glance in third year teaching is in French, German Overview Career prospects or Spanish There’s never been a more exciting Our graduates have excellent career Solicitors’ Regulation Authority | Elisha Sheppard, ” Study abroad opportunities LLB Law time to study for a degree in politics. prospects. Many take on roles in at the University’s campuses Bar Standards Board S olicitors’ Regulation Authority | Rapid changes in domestic and politics and government, while Bar Standards Board in China or Malaysia, or in Optional placement opportunities global politics have an almost daily others go into a wide variety of locations such as Australia, O ptional placement opportunities impact on our lives, from traditional careers, including broadcasting, Hong Kong and the USA These qualifying law degrees cover party politics to new forms of direct management, marketing, and the foundations of English law and Incorporating a year abroad, these action in global settings. teaching, and some go on to Academic experts who are allow you to specialise in areas further study. regularly quoted in the media, courses provide you with a legal Our courses give you the of the subject according to your including The Independent, qualification based on English law opportunity to understand and Politics is the ideal academic interests. You will study law as an The LA Times and Le Monde as well as an appreciation of the law debate issues you’re passionate discipline to study if you are academic discipline, irrespective of Europe and your chosen country. about with like-minded fellow interested in a career in government Ballots and Bullets blog which of whether you wish to pursue a You will also develop advanced students and leading academics. and each year we run workshops on engages with the latest issues, career in legal practice. language skills and cultural civil service careers for interested covering everything from the awareness. LLB Law allows you to take up to students. Recent graduate politics of Harry Potter to How you will study the Arab Spring – read it at 40 credits of modules outside the Your timetable for the first year will destinations include the BBC, As well as lectures and seminars, nottspolitics.org school, while BA Law allows you include law and language modules our staff employ a range of teaching Citibank, House of Commons, to choose up to 80. as well as an introduction to the techniques, including presentations, and Unison. study of your chosen language. At the beginning of your second films and simulations. We also 93% of undergraduates from the This information has been published approximately two years year, you can apply to be transferred In year two, you will typically offer online resources, providing school secured work or further round-the-clock access to teaching study within six months of in advance of the academic year to to one of our four-year international take Civil Law: A Comparative which it applies. Before making an and learning materials. graduation. The average starting courses, which incorporate a year Introduction, which is designed to application, it is important that you abroad studying the law of that equip you with the language skills As you progress through your salary was £23,763 with the read the prospectus information on country. The school has partner and legal grounding required to degree, you will specialise more in highest being £40,000.* page 222 and check the website for law schools in Australia, Canada, widen your learning opportunities politics and international relations * Known destinations of full-time home the most up to date information on our courses and entry requirements Europe, Hong Kong, New Zealand, in the host country. This reflects the and will choose which areas of the undergraduates who were available for Singapore and the USA. Please note integrated structure of this degree. work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based as changes may have occurred: discipline to study. on the median of those in full-time paid nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy that this is a highly competitive employment within the UK. process. You will spend your third year in Our third year, for example, a country where teaching is in currently includes modules such +44 (0)115 951 5559 With BA Law, you can take a the relevant language, returning as Airpower and Modern Warfare; Our dedicated placements specialised pathway to graduate to Nottingham for your final year European Union Politics; Politics programme offers a range nottingham.ac.uk/enquire with a BA Law (Quantitative and choosing up to 40 credits of and Drugs; and The War in Iraq. of opportunities with local, Methods) degree. This pathway optional modules offered by the However, this is just a sample. national and international NottsPolitics includes training in the quantitative Department of Modern Languages We currently offer 30 different employers. Find out more at analysis of a range of datasets. and Cultures. modules in the third year alone. nottingham.ac.uk/politics/ @NottsPolitics Find out more at Each unit is assessed separately, placements nottingham.ac.uk/q-step so there are no daunting final exams. @NottsPolitics nottingham.ac.uk/politics
190 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 191 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/law BA Politics and MSci International BA International BA Politics and BA Politics International Relations Relations and Relations and American Studies and Economics Global Issues Asian Studies
Single honours Single honours Single honours Joint honours Joint honours You might also like UCAS: L290 UCAS: L25A UCAS: LT24 UCAS: TL72 UCAS: LL21 Business, Law and Social Sciences Foundation Certificate 3 years full-time 4 years full-time 3 years full-time 3-4 years full-time 3 years full-time (page 55) AAB AAA ABB ABB AAA; plus GCSE maths, 7 (A) BA History and Politics or above (page 73) 34 36 32 32 36 BA Liberal Arts 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) (page 79) 6.5 (6.0 in each element) University Park Campus University Park Campus U niversity Park and China or U niversity Park Campus BA Philosophy, Politics and Malaysia Campuses U niversity Park Campus 160 25 22 Economics
Politics and International Relations Politics and International Relations Politics 8 25 (page 182) Opportunities at China or Second year at one of 25 O pportunity for third year in the Malaysia Campus and other international partner institutions Second year at China or Malaysia USA O pportunities at China or BA Politics and French | German destinations such as Australia, Campus Malaysia Campus and other (page 85) Placement programme available Placement programme available Europe and Mexico in second year destinations such as Europe and in third year Placement programme available in third year the USA in second year Placement programme available in third year Related overseas courses in third year This course involves specialist Placement programme available Helping you develop a broad China Campus Focused on the politics and study of the USA – its government, in third year understanding of the subject, this (page 198) Focusing on three key subjects course includes a year abroad at one international relations of Asia, this politics, history and culture – – comparative politics, political of our partner institutions overseas course offers a different perspective anchored in the grand sweep of Politics and economics are about Malaysia Campus theory and international relations in locations such as Canada, Hong on the region and includes a second political ideas, history, institutions understanding modern life, or the (page 200) – this course explores the world Kong and Australia. year abroad at the University’s China and issues the world over. It is political and economic foundations of politics, from politicians and or Malaysia Campuses. taught jointly by the School of of the contemporary world. governments, war and peace, It leads to a masters-level Politics and International Relations Run jointly by the School of Politics elections to revolutions. qualification, with years one, three It will introduce you to key issues, and the Department of American and International Relations, and and four spent at Nottingham and debates and themes in modern and Canadian Studies. A wide selection of optional the second year at one of our partner international relations and studies the School of Economics, this modules allows you to specialise institutions overseas. related to Asia. You will develop You will study a range of core course covers political thinking in a variety of areas, such as British knowledge and understanding of modules in American history and and behaviour alongside economic politics, the European Union, Years one and three follow the the major sub-areas of the literature, as well as the government principles and practice. You will globalisation, the government and programme outlined in BA Politics discipline, with special emphasis and politics of the USA. You can also gain a thorough knowledge of a politics of the USA, and terrorism and International Relations, with on the region’s politics and choose optional modules in both wide range of concepts and have and security. year four allowing you to take international relations. subjects and from a wide range the opportunity to study abroad modules from the school’s portfolio offered across the University. at one of our international partner In year one, you will typically of masters courses, and to research Through working with expert institutions in America, Asia take modules in the three key and write a dissertation. academics, you will be equipped There is an opportunity to transfer and Europe. subjects, as well as some options with analytical and methodological to a four-year course, spending from across the University. Year You will deepen your knowledge of skills, and can tailor the degree your third year studying abroad in In year one, you will take modules two will involve the exploration of the subjects which interest you the to your interests and career the USA, depending on satisfactory in political theory and comparative international relations and political most, and strengthen your research aspirations. performance in year one and subject politics, and can choose to take research. In year three, you will and analytical skills while exploring to availability. modules in international relations. In You know you are studying the further personalise your course with a question you find intriguing in If you choose to spend your second economics, you will benefit from a “right degree when you attend a optional modules and will have the your dissertation. year in China, you will explore the Whichever option you choose, in Writing Economics module and will lecture in the morning and then opportunity to complete country’s modern political history, your final year, you will undertake be introduced to macroeconomics that same evening your lecturer is You can take a specialised a dissertation. economy, governance and society, a dissertation in either politics or and microeconomics. interviewed on the news about an pathway to graduate with an MSci developing research techniques. American studies, and take optional ongoing political situation. You can take a specialised pathway International Relations and Global You can also choose to study the modules from a wide selection to Year two includes a range of core Gihan Elleray, ” to graduate with a BA Politics and Issues (Quantitative Methods) Mandarin language. In Malaysia, make up your remaining credits. modules, plus optional modules in International Relations (Quantitative degree. This pathway includes both subjects. In your third year, BA Politics and International you will look at global media and Relations Methods) degree. This pathway training in the quantitative analysis communication, examining Asia you will have the opportunity to includes training in the quantitative of a range of datasets. Find out Pacific relations and developing an undertake a politics dissertation analysis of a range of datasets. more at nottingham.ac.uk/q-step understanding of the Malay world. under the supervision of a member Find out more at You can choose to delve further of our academic staff, and will nottingham.ac.uk/q-step into the country’s culture, economy also choose optional politics and and security. economics modules.
192 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 193 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/politics nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/politics BA Sociology BA Sociology BA Criminology and Social Policy Sociology and Social Policy Single honours Joint honours Single honours UCAS: L300 UCAS: LL34 UCAS: L316
3 years full-time 3 years full-time 3 years full-time ABB ABB ABB 32 32 32
Sociology and Social Policy and Social Sociology 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) 7.0 (6.0 in each element) Policy and Social Sociology U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus U niversity Park Campus 60 25 60 O pportunities at various O pportunities at various O pportunities at various destinations such as Canada, destinations such as Canada, destinations such as Canada, At a glance Overview Our assessment methods are South Africa and the USA South Africa and the USA South Africa and the USA diverse, typically including a Sociology is a broad subject O ptional placement module O ptional placement module O ptional placement module Flexible courses with a wide combination of exams, essays, concerned with understanding available in second year available in second year available in second year range of modules, including project work, presentations and contemporary societies, both local options from other disciplines a dissertation, depending on Focused on exploring societies, Social policy deals with Criminology is an interdisciplinary and global. It explores how society is your course. social relationships and institutions interventions, or the ways in which area of study that draws on insights Study abroad opportunities organised and seeks to understand like families, workplaces and people deliberately try to bring from sociology, social policy, law in locations such as Australia, the experience of diverse individuals prisons, this course develops about social change. and the social sciences more Canada, China and the USA and groups in an increasingly Career prospects a strong capacity for critical generally. On this course, you will complex and multicultural world. Our graduates follow a wide Friendly, supportive school, sociological thinking. These interventions often try gain a detailed knowledge of this range of pathways, including to solve wicked problems – so with academic experts who Criminology is the study of dynamic and exciting subject area, employment in healthcare, welfare Studying sociology makes us called because they have complex have won awards for the crime, its definitions, causes and as well as being able to choose and education; administration, question and explore the realities interdependencies and are resistant quality of their teaching* consequences. It examines the modules according to your interests. management, marketing and of the world around us – the taken- to resolution. Trying to solve one function of the criminal justice * Lord Dearing Awards 2011, 2012, 2013, IT roles; and graduate training for-granted notions concerning problem can often give rise to Criminologists adopt different 2016; Students’ Union Staff Oscars 2013 system, our response to crime and and 2016. placements with leading how the social world is organised. others. Examples are areas such theoretical perspectives and use the treatment of victims and those organisations. Sociologists develop a keen as climate change, inequalities, a range of research methods to defined as criminals. Recent graduate employers include sociological imagination with which pandemic planning, social justice increase our understanding of Social policy is concerned with the BBC, Ministry of Justice and to think reflexively and critically and welfare. crime and criminal justice. They are welfare and wellbeing. It explores about almost everything, from why interested in offenders (and how Stonewall. Most of our social work Taught by researchers with how the state responds to the we might dress our female children they are defined), victims of crime, graduates obtain employment as international reputations in their social problems of poverty, in pink, to what is missing from the social contexts in which crime qualified professionals in local respective fields, this course This information has been homelessness, domestic violence the Modern Slavery Bill and the and victimisation take place, and published approximately two years authority children’s or adult services, explores social problems and and unemployment, among others. implications of climate change and ways of controlling crime – whether in advance of the academic year to with destinations including Derby global migration. welfare issues with social theories that is through changing social which it applies. Before making an City Council, Framework Housing Social work encompasses elements and research methods. policies, or the work of specialist application, it is important that you of sociology, social policy, law Association and Nottinghamshire You will develop a range of skills read the prospectus information on In the first year, you will study institutions like the police, probation and human development, as well County Council. through theory and methods page 222 and check the website for aspects of each discipline through and prison services. as practical skills. You can work modules, connecting sociological the most up to date information on 94.5% of undergraduates from a series of case studies. Year two towards registering as a qualified theory to everyday life. You will As part of your degree you will have our courses and entry requirements the school secured work or will develop your understanding as changes may have occurred: social worker with BA Social Work. also complete a dissertation on a the opportunity to study a variety of further study within six months of of theoretical and methodological nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy topic of your choice, guided by your sociology and social policy modules, graduation. The average starting foundations. How you will study salary was £20,330 with the highest supervisor, and choose from a range which will enable you to see crime, of optional modules allowing you to its causes and responses to it in its You will be taught through lectures, being £26,000.* In year three, you will refine your +44 (0)115 951 5559 specialise in your areas of interest. wider social and global context. seminars, individual meetings and skills and knowledge through a * Known destinations of full-time home dissertation on a topic of your nottingham.ac.uk/enquire workshops, supported by a personal undergraduates who were available for You can take a specialised pathway You can take a specialised pathway tutoring system which offers regular work, 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based to graduate with a BA Sociology choice. There will then be a choice to graduate with a BA Criminology on the median of those in full-time paid of optional modules allowing you to NottsSociology tutorials on your core modules. employment within the UK. (Quantitative Methods) degree. (Quantitative Methods) degree. specialise in your areas of interest. @UoNSociology This pathway includes training This pathway includes training @UoNSocialWork in the quantitative analysis of a in the quantitative analysis of a range of datasets. Find out more at range of datasets. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/sociology nottingham.ac.uk/q-step nottingham.ac.uk/q-step
194 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 195 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/sociology BA Criminology BA Criminology BA Social Work and Social Policy and Sociology International campuses
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Optional placement module Optional placement module Health and Care Professions available in second year available in second year Council
Supervised social work Social policy focuses on ways Sociology is concerned with placements in second and of intervening in complex social understanding social relationships third years problems – poverty, inequality and and institutions like families, discrimination – that may lead to communities and workplaces which Ranked 1st for social work in The offending. provide the setting for crime and Complete University Guide 2018, we crime control. Studying criminology with social have a 60-year history of delivering policy will broaden and deepen your Studying criminology with sociology social work education. This course understanding of crime as a social will enable you to see crime, its provides you with a degree and a problem, and how we can respond causes and society’s responses to professional qualification. to it most effectively. it, in its wider social and global Social workers enable people to context. On this course, you will gain a negotiate complex and sometimes detailed knowledge of two On this course, you will gain a painful transitions and decisions fast-developing and exciting detailed knowledge of two fast- in their lives. As an academic subject areas, as well as being developing and exciting subject discipline, our primary mission able to choose modules according areas, as well as being able to is to ensure that students are to your interests. choose modules according to professionally capable of carrying your interests. out core social work tasks. In the first year, you will explore significant traditions and ideas in In the first year, you will explore It enables successful graduates the disciplines of social policy and significant traditions and ideas in to register as qualified social Explore it criminology in your core modules. the disciplines of sociology and workers in the UK. As a result, this Optional introductory modules criminology through core modules. course includes all the mandatory introduce you to important themes elements of a social work qualifying and topics such as deviance, human Year two will develop your course including assessment, rights and social justice. understanding of the theoretical communication skills, human growth and methodological foundations of and development, inter-professional Year two will develop your sociology and criminology. You will working, law, and planning, understanding of the theoretical and explore these through core modules intervention and review. methodological foundations of both focusing on research design, and disciplines. The final year involves a classical and contemporary theory. You’ll take a mixture of academic range of optional modules, as well modules that are specific to as a dissertation on a topic of your Year three provides the opportunity the development of social work Connect it choice, allowing you to specialise in to refine your skills and knowledge alongside others that focus on social your area(s) of interest. through a dissertation, while policy. In addition, in years two and optional modules allow you to three, you’ll complete assessed specialise in areas that interest you. placements in social work settings.
196 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 197 nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/sociology Courses at the International Studies Professional recognition China Campus China Campus BA European Studies Qualifications from all our campuses BA International Studies Bachelor courses are three or are recognised equally. However, BA International Studies with four-year programmes. The please be aware that courses Chinese | French | German | four-year programme includes accredited by external bodies in Japanese | Spanish the UK may not be accredited in
China Campus China a preliminary year which gives Campus China academically able students, who do the same way at our international Faculty of Science campuses. Please contact us for not have the relevant qualifications and Engineering for traditional (qualifying year) entry, details. the opportunity to study with us. Architecture and Built The year is also spent developing Environment English language English language skills if necessary. BEng Architecture requirements BEng Architectural All courses at UNNC are taught in Environment Engineering* English to the same standard as Courses marked with a * offer the University of Nottingham in the Chemical and Environmental the option to spend the last UK. In addition to the academic Engineering two years of your course at requirements, you will also need BEng Chemical Engineering* At a glance A world-class campus Life in China our UK campus. to meet our English language BEng Environmental Engineering* Study at the first Sino-foreign The University of Nottingham The Chinese economy is on the requirements. Ningbo China (UNNC) has verge of becoming the world’s university to establish a Chemistry campus in China established itself as a prestigious largest and, as such, China has Application choice for students in China become one of the most influential Faculty of Business BSc Chemistry* To apply to be a student at UNNC, Benefit from the same high and across the globe. All study countries in the world, making Business Civil Engineering you will need to download an academic standards as at our programmes are conducted in the opportunity to study here BSc Finance, Accounting BEng Civil Engineering* application form from our website UK campuses, with all teaching English and your degree certificate invaluable. In China, UNNC is and Management and apply directly to the campus. taking place in English will be awarded by the University recognised as a local university Computer Science BA International Business with The deadline for applications to of Nottingham, rather than a for funding purposes and has BSc Computer Science* Experience a truly UNNC for 2018/19 will be 30 June specific campus. received grants from the country’s Communications Studies international environment of BSc Computer Science with 2018. Late applications will be Ministry of Science and Technology BSc International Business more than 7,000 students from Artificial Intelligence* considered subject to availability As a student based in Ningbo, and the National Natural Science Economics over 70 different countries of places. For most up to date you will have opportunities to Foundation. BA International Business with Electrical and Electronic study in the UK and at other top Chinese | French | German | Engineering information, please see universities. If you are based at one Situated in the prosperous Zhejiang Spanish | Japanese BEng Electrical and nottingham.edu.cn/en/study of our Nottingham campuses and Province, Ningbo is home to around BSc International Business Electronic Engineering* your course is also taught at UNNC, 7.6 million people. It is a busy city Management BEng Mechatronic Fees and costs you may be able to spend time with a modern airport and direct Engineering In 2017/18 tuition fees for the studying here as part of your degree connections to Beijing, Guangzhou Faculty of Humanities majority of courses were 90,000 (see page 38 for more information and Hong Kong, with Shanghai and Social Sciences Mathematical Sciences RMB per year*. There are variations about opportunities to study around two hours away by train. BSc Mathematics with for some courses and all courses Economics abroad). As one of the oldest cities in Applied Mathematics* are subject to change for 2018/19. China, Ningbo is steeped in history BSc International Economics BSc Statistics* For the most up to date information, Student life but also offers plenty of modern and Trade please see nottingham.edu.cn Mechanical, Materials and Modern and spacious, the entertainment. BSc Economics Manufacturing Engineering * At the time of going to print, this was 144-acre campus has high-quality English equivalent to around £8,425. For up to date teaching facilities, including a Accommodation BEng Mechanical conversion rates, see xe.com/ucc BA English Language and library and IT resources. There are Purpose-built accommodation is Engineering* Applied Linguistics* also restaurants, shops, a Students’ provided for all students, including BEng Product Design Union, the Student Society Centre, those who are on a campus BA English Language and Manufacture* and Literature* the Art Troupe and other amenities. exchange from Nottingham. Geographical Sciences An on-campus sports complex BA English with International BSc Environmental Science* includes basketball, badminton, Business tennis and volleyball courts, a International Communications football pitch, a climbing wall, a BA International Communications gym and running track, and unnchome Studies much more. @UNNCHome BA International Communications Studies with Chinese nottingham.edu.cn
198 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 199 nottingham.edu.cn Courses at the Politics, History and International Psychology Communications Malaysia Campus Malaysia Campus BSc Psychology BA Asian and International Studies BSc Psychology and Cognitive Foundation BA International Relations Neuroscience BA International Relations with Foundation in Arts and Education French | German | Japanese | Professional recognition Foundation in Business and Korean | Mandarin | Spanish Qualifications from all our Malaysia Campus Malaysia Management Campus Malaysia campuses are recognised equally. Foundation in Engineering Faculty of Engineering However, please be aware that Foundation in Science Applied Mathematics courses accredited by external bodies in the UK may not be Faculty of Arts and Social BSc Mathematics and Sciences Management accredited in the same way at our international campuses. Applied Psychology Chemical and Environmental Please contact us for details. Engineering BSc Applied Psychology and Management BEng | MEng Chemical Engineering English language BEng | MEng Chemical Engineering At a glance A world-class campus There is also a book shop, Business with Environmental Engineering requirements convenience stores, a crèche, Established in 2000, University of BSc Business Economics All courses at Nottingham Malaysia Study at the first British and a health centre. Civil Engineering Nottingham Malaysia moved to and Finance are taught in English to the university to set up a campus BEng | MEng Civil Engineering same standard as the University purpose-built facilities 22 miles The Student Association has an BSc Business Economics both outside of the UK and of Nottingham in the UK, and south of Kuala Lumpur in 2005. indoor and outdoor food court, and Management Electrical and Electronic in Malaysia candidates applying to the campus Nottingham Malaysia was granted as well as social and learning hubs BSc Finance, Accounting Engineering will be subject to the same language Learn in facilities that offer self-accrediting status by the to relax around campus. There are and Management BEng | MEng Electrical and a first-class environment for requirements as applicants to the Malaysian Qualifications Agency also opportunities to get involved BSc International Business Electronic Engineering academic studies, leisure and (MQA), the body which regulates University of Nottingham in the UK. in clubs, societies and a range of Management BEng | MEng Mechatronic social activities and accredits programmes offered different activities. You will also BSc Management Engineering Be taught by senior academic by all higher institutions of learning find a Student Services Centre, a Application Economics staff who offer a high standard in the country. All study programmes one-stop-shop to help you with Mechanical, Materials and Please go to nottingham.edu.my/ of teaching are conducted in English and your University-related administration, BSc Economics Manufacturing Engineering study/how-to-apply and refer degree certificate will state the such as accommodation, campus, BSc Economics and International BEng | MEng Mechanical to individual academic schools University of Nottingham, rather finance and support services. Economics Engineering for admissions requirements: than a specific campus. nottingham.edu.my/study Life in Malaysia Education Faculty of Science As a student based in Malaysia, BA | BEd Education (Teaching Malaysia has a mixture of cultures Fees and costs you will have opportunities to English to Speakers of Other Biomedical Sciences based on a vibrant and interesting In 2017/18 tuition fees for study in the UK and at other top Languages – TESOL) BSc Biomedical Sciences universities. If you are based at one fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and international students were between of our Nottingham campuses and indigenous communities. English is English Biosciences RM31,790 and RM55,150 per year*. your course is taught at Nottingham widely spoken. BA English Language and BSc Biotechnology These are subject to change for Malaysia, you may be able to spend BSc Nutrition 2018/19. For the most up to date Transport is available from Literature time studying here as part of your information, please see Nottingham Malaysia to the BA English with Creative Writing degree (see page 38 for more Computer Science nottingham.edu.my/fees nearest bus and rail stations, information about opportunities Media, Languages and Cultures BSc Computer Science providing easy access to Kuala * At the time of going to print, this was to study abroad). BA International Communications BSc Computer Science with equivalent to around £5,758-£10,040. Lumpur (KL) and the surrounding Studies Artificial Intelligence For up to date conversion rates, area. KL is the capital of Malaysia see xe.com/ucc BSc Software Engineering Student life and a modern, cosmopolitan city BA International Communications Studies with English Language and Whether you study in Malaysia with awe-inspiring architecture, Environmental and Geographical Literature for the duration of your degree or modern hotels, financial centres Sciences BA International Communications spend time here as part of a campus and shopping complexes. There is BSc Environmental Science exchange, you will be based on an also a vibrant Chinatown with street Studies with Film and Television attractive 125-acre site modelled vendors and night markets, and a Studies Pharmacy on University Park Campus in bustling Little India. BSc Pharmaceutical and Health UoNMalaysiaCampus Nottingham. The campus is a Sciences self-contained village which Accommodation MPharm Pharmacy @UoNMalaysia overlooks scenic green hills. The Residential accommodation is wide range of facilities includes available on and off campus. nottingham.edu.my state-of-the-art laboratories, Please see nottingham.edu.my/ 24-hour computer access and an accommodation extensive library. 200 For more detailed course content, including modules, visit 201 nottingham.edu.my Everything Applying else you need Before you apply – full-time to know applicants
Applying 203 Financing your degree 210 Translating higher education terms 214 Q How do I apply? Q Are there any dates We will assess your application Finding your course 216 I should be aware of? based on your predicted grades and Finding us 221 If you’re applying to study Yes. As well as any deadlines supporting information, and may A a full-time undergraduate A make you a conditional offer which Contacting us 222 given by your school or degree course, you’ll need to apply college, UCAS currently work to will require you to achieve certain online through UCAS: ucas.com the deadlines below. These still grades in your final results. need to be confirmed by UCAS for Q Do I have to pay 2019 entry, so please check their Q Do you accept to apply? website for any changes. deferred entry? Yes. For 2018 entry, UCAS Yes, the University is usually Application deadlines for A charged £13 for one choice A happy to accept applications September 2019 entry are: and £24 for two to five choices. more than 12 months before the date This may increase for 2019 entry, 15 October 2018 – medicine and of admission. Please check with the so please check the UCAS website: veterinary medicine courses relevant department for their ucas.com 15 January 2019 at 6pm – all individual policies. other courses, to ensure equal What happens if I already How do I apply to Q consideration Q have a degree? study at the University’s international campuses? A Apply in the same way as Q What happens if I if you were applying to miss those deadlines? A Details of how to apply to university for the first time. If you apply after the above our campuses in China and A deadlines, you’ll be considered Malaysia are on pages 198 and What if I’m transferring Q if places are still available. However, 200 respectively. from another university? as entry to some courses is Apply through UCAS in the Is there a minimum age to A competitive, we advise you to Q normal way, but we may need apply as soon as possible. study at the University of some more information from you Nottingham? once we’ve looked at your The final closing date for online Normally, you should be at application. applications through UCAS is A least 18 on 1 September of the 30 June 2019. Information about year you’ll enter the University. If you Q I’m applying for a applying for available courses will be under 18 on that date, you medicine/veterinary through Clearing and Adjustment will can still study here but we’ll need medicine course – what be on our website from July 2019. your parents or guardians to agree else do I need to know? to some extra safeguards. Visit Do I need to receive Q nottingham.ac.uk/admissions A You can only choose medicine my academic results or veterinary medicine courses before applying? for four of your five choices. You can leave your fifth choice blank or use A No. We recommend applying it to apply for a different degree. as early as possible so that your application can be given equal You should also be aware of the consideration, and to give you earlier deadline (see next question). time to prepare for university.
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Entry Entry requirements requirements – – full-time UK full-time EU and applicants international applicants
Students entering presessional Q What grades Q Are there minimum entry Please be aware that the entry Q Does the University of Q What if English isn’t will I need? requirements I need to requirements for alternative Nottingham accept my first language? English courses who require a Tier qualifications can be quite specific. 4 student visa must take a Secure The courses section of this meet before applying for any international You may need to take an For example, you might need to English Language Test (SELT). This A prospectus indicates the course at the University? qualifications? A English language test, such take certain modules and achieve a will usually be an IELTS for the UK typical A level and IB requirements as the International English Entry requirements vary across particular grade in those modules. Yes, and we can advise about Visas and Immigration (UKVI) test, for each course. These are only a A A Language Testing System (IELTS), our courses and all applicants Find out about any requirements school-leaving qualifications at level 4.0 or above in all elements. guide. Interview, aptitude tests and to demonstrate your language skills. should check these requirements in time for you to make the right from many different countries. other factors might influence the carefully. If your qualification type isn’t We also accept a selection of other choices at your school or college. Q Can I undertake offer we make. mentioned in this prospectus, English language qualifications. Find any work placements Unless otherwise stated in individual If you’ve already chosen all your please refer to our country-specific out more: nottingham.ac.uk/ Although your predicted course profiles, all UK applicants during my course? modules, please check that these webpages: nottingham.ac.uk/go/ ugstudy/applying grades might match our normal should have GCSE English grade match our entry requirements. If yourcountry If you’ll be studying here on a requirements, the demand for some Some English language tests, A 4 (C) as a minimum. you have any doubts, please check Tier 4 student visa, you can of our courses is high, meaning that including IELTS, must date from with us. If your qualifications don’t What if my international undertake work placements as part we may not be able to offer you an Q no earlier than two years before What if I’m studying for UK match your first choice of course at qualifications don’t meet of your degree, as long as the terms interview or a place on that course. Q the start date of your course. qualifications other than A the University of Nottingham, we the requirements for of the placement meet the We will look carefully at your levels and the IB? requirements of the UKVI. may be able to offer you a place on direct entry? The University has an IELTS application before we make Most of the schools and a related course. You might be able to take a Centre. Find out more: We advise you to check with the our decision. A departments at Nottingham A foundation programme to nottingham.ac.uk/ielts Visa and Immigration team before accept a broad range of What if my qualifications What does it mean if a Q enable you to progress to an starting any placement, as UKVI Q qualifications. These include: don’t match your range of A level grades undergraduate degree. For details Can I take an English rules are complex and subject requirements? Q is given for a course (for Access to HE Diploma of foundation programmes at the preparation course before to change. Contact the Visa and Our foundation or gateway University of Nottingham, please starting my degree? Immigration team for guidance: example, AAB-ABB)? BTEC HND/HNC A programmes could provide you see page 52. Our Centre for English immigration-support@ In this case, your offer may A BTEC Extended Diploma with the skills and knowledge you A Language Education (CELE) nottingham.ac.uk vary slightly according to Due to the UK’s student visa will need to study for a full degree. offers presessional English courses factors such as the number of Cambridge Pre-U regulations, additional requirements Different courses are available and study skills sessions, as well as applications received that year apply for students entering to different student groups – English and study skills support and the subjects you studied at Irish Leaving Certificate foundation courses who require see foundation programmes during your academic course. The A level (or equivalent). For more a visa to enter the UK. Scottish Advanced Highers (page 52), medicine (page 124) presessional English course allows information, please contact the and veterinary medicine and you to enter your chosen school or department you are Welsh Baccalaureate science (page 137). undergraduate programme at applying to. Advanced Diploma Nottingham once you have Do you accept Do you ask for an Extended This list is not exhaustive and we Q successfully reached the required Q may consider applicants with other general studies and level. Find out more: Project as part of any critical thinking? entry requirements? qualifications on an individual basis. nottingham.ac.uk/cele Please contact the relevant school Many of our courses do not No. Although we would A or department at the University to accept these subjects. The A encourage you to undertake discuss your qualification. same rule applies for citizenship an Extended Project, and recognise studies and global perspectives, that it will help you to develop Our course listings on UCAS which very few courses will accept. independent study and research have detailed information on We encourage you to visit our online skills, completing one will not be a the alternative qualifications we prospectus for details of the requirement of any offer we make. accept, and BTEC and Access to HE required subjects for the course qualifications are also outlined on you are interested in. our website: nottingham.ac.uk/go/ alternativequalifications
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Key information Your – part-time application – applicants all applicants
Q Can I study part-time? Q How many hours per week Q What do you look for Q Do I need a school In recognition of our applicants’ will I study as a part-time in an application? or college reference? varied experience and educational pathways, we employ a flexible A Yes – some of the University’s student? When we consider your Yes. Your reference will help courses are available This will depend on the course A application, we’ll look for A our admissions staff to build admissions policy. If we judge that part-time. Please ask the school or A and we advise you to find this evidence that you’ll be able to up a picture of your abilities and the your situation has adversely affected department that offers your course. out before you apply. The school or succeed on the course you’re context in which you are studying. your achievement, then we will department offering the course can applying for. If it’s a long time since you left consider this when assessing your Can I study part-time as tell you about the course structure, school or college, you should still academic potential. Some courses Q From our point of view, a strong an international student? including how many hours a week provide a reference, ideally from may make a slightly lower offer. application includes: A If you intend to study in the UK you will be expected to attend and someone who can comment on If you wish to mention information on a Tier 4 student visa, you how long the course will take to academic ability and potential your academic potential. about your experiences in your will not be able to study part-time. complete. as shown by GCSE results and personal statement, then you should predicted or achieved A level How does the change ask the teacher or tutor writing your If you have the right to live in the UK Q How do I apply for a grades (or equivalent) to GCSE grades affect reference to confirm what you have due to an alternative immigration Q part-time course? my application? written. We may ask for further status, you may be eligible to study the context of your achievement evidence and may consider a range part-time. Contact the Visa and If you’re applying for a part Following the reform of GCSE A A of factors. For more information, Immigration team for guidance: time course, please contact strong reasons for choosing the grading in England from A*-G to 9-1, we have adopted Ofqual’s visit nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/ immigration-support@ the Admissions Office: course and motivation to study recommended equivalence. This applying/ourpolicies nottingham.ac.uk a particular discipline means that GCSE grade A*=9, A=7, +44 (0)115 951 4749 We also welcome applications related work or voluntary B=5/6, C=4. experience showing commitment from local students and actively [email protected] to a chosen career (particularly GCSE qualifications taken outside foster links with nearby schools important for courses with a of the UK will still be graded A* to G. and colleges. vocational focus) Do you take any other critical engagement with issues Q that are relevant to your subject factors into consideration? of interest The University aims to create A the conditions whereby We’re also interested in skills students and staff are treated solely and achievements arising from: on the basis of their merits, abilities extracurricular activities, and potential, regardless of: gender, hobbies and interests race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic responsibilities at home or in background, disability, religious or the community political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, As well as exam results, sexual orientation or other irrelevant we’ll also look at: distinction. your personal statement and school reference additional evidence of achievement, motivation and potential which we might request through interview or assessment of written materials, or additional selection tests 206 207 Applying
Q What about visiting Q When do I need to send What to the University? my replies to UCAS? expect after If you’re offered a place at UCAS will let you know the A Nottingham, you’re likely to A deadline by which you need you apply be invited to visit the school or to respond to your offer. Make sure department you applied to for an you respond before this deadline, offer-holder event. You can usually as UCAS will automatically decline do this before sending UCAS your your offers if they don’t receive reply to your offer. your response.
Q If a university makes me Q Should I wait until I an offer, am I guaranteed have my exam results a place? to accept an offer? Q What happens once I’ve submitted my application? If you receive an unconditional Once you’ve received A offer and you accept it then A decisions from all the This will depend on the subject yes, you are guaranteed a place on universities you applied to, A you’ve applied for. Most that course. However, universities you should make your decision. schools and departments will decide will often make conditional offers. This applies even if your offer is whether to offer you a place based conditional upon achieving on the information in your UCAS If you receive more than one certain exam results. application, but others might ask offer (from different universities you to attend an interview first. or different courses at the same At Nottingham and at many other university), you can make a firm universities, you cannot apply for choice and an insurance choice. accommodation until you have Your firm choice should be your firmly accepted your offer. preferred university and course. For information on offer types and how to confirm your firm and insurance options, visit
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Full-time students Full-time EU and international Contacting us students should also check our See the UCAS website for If you write to the University What should guidance on entry requirements information about the application about your application, please give for students from your country: process, including your personal your name (as it appears on your I do now? nottingham.ac.uk/go/yourcountry statement: ucas.com application), your date of birth, your UCAS personal ID number, and the Contact us using our online Part-time EU name and code of the course you enquiry form if you have are applying for. any questions: and UK students nottingham.ac.uk/enquire For information about applying For advice about every step of for part-time courses, please see your application journey, visit Apply through ucas.com page 206. nottingham.ac.uk/ugapplicants
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For UK Financing applicants your degree
Please note that this information For more details, including eligibility Additional support grants applies to full-time/part-time UK criteria, visit You may be eligible for extra students living in England who support if, for example, you’re will be studying for their first gov.uk/studentfinance on a low income, are disabled undergraduate degree. or have children: nottingham.ac.uk/ Students from other parts financialsupport Childcare Grant of the UK should check the relevant website: Please note NHS bursaries are Parents’ Learning Allowance no longer available for new Scotland: undergraduate students on health- Adult Dependants’ Grant saas.gov.uk related courses. Some funding may Disabled Students’ Allowance be available for students on medical Wales: courses depending on your year. studentfinancewales.co.uk gov.uk/studentfinance Maintenance Loan Northern Ireland: nottingham.ac.uk/ The amount of loan you receive studentfinanceni.co.uk academicsupport depends on your household income. The table below gives an indication How much will Q of entitlement for a student living When will I have to pay my fees be? Q away from home and studying at a my loans back? A If you begin studying with us university outside of London: You will repay the living costs as a full-time undergraduate A loan and tuition fee loan in the student, you will be charged an Household income Loan for same way once you graduate from annual tuition fee, which in 2018 living costs* (or leave) the University and are will be £9,250. There may be an earning over £25,000 per year. You £25,000 or less £8,700 All information stated on inflationary increase in fees for 2019. will repay 9% of any earnings over these pages was correct at Part-time students will be charged £35,000 £7,452 £25,000. The table below gives an the time of printing and some the full-time fee on a pro-rata basis. indication of how your salary will £42,875 £6,469 information for 2019 entry affect your loan repayments: had not been confirmed. Q What support is available £55,000 £4,955 For the latest information from the government? Annual salary Monthly on all areas of student Over £62,215 £4,054 The government currently repayment* finance visit A offers three different types * 2017 figures. Up to £21,000 £0 gov.uk/studentfinance of support for eligible students – the Tuition Fee Loan, maintenance loans The Government plan to introduce £29,000 £30 nottingham.ac.uk/ and additional support grants. living cost loans for part-time financialsupport students from 2018. £35,000 £75 Tuition Fee Loan For up to date information relating £45,000 £150 Both full and part-time students to 2019 entry, visit nottingham. are eligible for the Tuition Fee £60,000 £263 ac.uk/financialsupport Loan. Most students will not have to pay fees while studying – the * Please note these approximate figures government will lend any eligible relate to 2018 entry, and are based on a recent government announcement. It is expected student the money. that the threshold will be adjusted in line with annual earnings in subsequent years. For up to date information visit nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport
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Nottingham Potential Bursary Q Does the University of Q Am I entitled to claim Q How much will my fees be? Q How much money do I Q Can I work in the UK Nottingham offer any Students with specific benefits and tax credits? need for living expenses? while studying? financial support? circumstances are eligible for You may be, depending on A Tuition fees for our courses are Your living costs will vary If you are studying for more The University provides a Nottingham Potential bursaries, A your circumstances. The listed on our website. Please A depending on your A than six months at degree level A comprehensive package of worth £1,000 a year on top of Department for Work and Pensions note that these typically increase accommodation and lifestyle. on a Tier 4 student visa, you should bursaries to support UK students the Core Bursary. will expect you to apply for all the each year. Fees for 2019-20 will be However, to enter the UK on a Tier 4 be permitted to work up to 20 hours confirmed during 2018. from lower-income families, and Awards and Scholarships student support you are entitled student visa you must demonstrate per week during term-time and will continue to do so in 2019-20. to. The Student Loan and Adult to the immigration authorities that full-time in vacation periods. We also offer a range of nottingham.ac.uk/fees Dependants’ Grant will be taken you have sufficient funds to meet However, you cannot rely on supplementary means-tested Core Bursary into account as income in any the costs of study, including your potential earnings from part-time awards, providing annual grants of Currently around one-third of our benefit calculation. We charge fees for international first year’s tuition fees and living work in the UK when applying for between £1,000 and £10,000 such UK students receive a Core Bursary students at the same annual rate expenses for at least the first nine a student visa. which, for 2018 entrants, will provide as The Stoneygate Award and The If eligible, you will still be able to throughout your programme (except months. nottingham.ac.uk/ up to £2,000 a year. Full-time UK Halford Scholarship. Additional claim Child Tax Credits for your for medicine and foundation year go/workingintheuk students with assessed household case-by-case support to students children. You should inform the entry). The fee you are quoted for The level of funding required by the incomes of up to £35,000 a year experiencing financial difficulties Inland Revenue that you are going your year of entry will be the same UK’s immigration authorities in 2017 are eligible. may also be available. into full-time education. fee you pay in each subsequent year was £1,015 per month in addition Q Where can I find nottingham.ac.uk/ gov.uk/student-finance/ on the course. to tuition fees. This amount may be financial guidance? Core Bursary entitlement subject to change in future, and is financialsupport extra-help A For information and guidance (2018-19 figures) Q Can I apply for any also higher for students on living costs in the UK, scholarships? with families. managing your budget, how to open Household income Annual We offer a range of nottingham.ac.uk/ a UK bank account, and information Core A for sponsored students, visit Bursary undergraduate scholarships go/student-visa and high-achiever prizes for nottingham.ac.uk/go/ £0 - £25,000 £2,000 international students from selected international-finance countries, schools, colleges and £25,001 - £35,000 £1,000 international qualifications, including our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Excellence Scholarship for high-achieving IB Diploma students. nottingham.ac.uk/go/ ug-scholarships Q What are the tuition fees At the time of publication, the UK For EU and funding options for government had not yet confirmed EU students? the status of EU students’ fees Q What should I do next? applicants A Students from the European and funding in 2019-20. Please For all Union beginning courses in check our website for the latest A Check for the most up to date fees information: the UK in 2018-19 and earlier are information on tuition fees, funding nottingham.ac.uk/fees charged tuition fees at the same and all other changes relating to the applicants UK’s departure from the EU. rate as UK students. They also have If you’re unsure about your fee status, visit access to funding support from nottingham.ac.uk/go/ ukcisa.org.uk for guidance the UK government including eu-students undergraduate tuition fee loans. Visit gov.uk/studentfinance for details of support from the UK government For the most up to date details of financial support from the University of Nottingham, visit nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport If you have any questions, please get in touch – see page 222 for contact details 212 213 Translating higher education terms
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Alumni Credits Full-time Household income Mature student Seminars These are our graduates and To obtain a degree from Nottingham Registered full-time undergraduate Student Finance England describes You will be classed as a mature These are similar to tutorials but former students. There is a thriving you must pass 360 credits’ worth students usually take three or four household income as ‘the total student if you are aged over 21 usually involve larger numbers of Campaign and Alumni Relations of modules. Students normally years to complete a degree course amount your family earns each year when you enter university as an students who meet with the tutor Office at Nottingham which will take 60 credits in each semester and follow the semester-based before tax and National Insurance undergraduate. Most of our courses to discuss work presented by help you keep in touch with the (120 per academic year). teaching pattern of the University. […] usually based on earnings accept a range of qualifications and individuals or groups of students. University and your friends after for the previous tax years’. As a you should contact the Admissions graduation. See more: Deferred entry/gap year Home students student, your income from paid Tutor for your course before Tutorials employment will not be included you submit your UCAS form. All nottingham.ac.uk/afternottingham The University will usually accept In general terms, a home student is Students are assigned to tutorial in this assessment, but some forms mature students are invited to join candidates for deferred entry, a student with unrestricted right of groups at the beginning of the of unearned income (such as gross the Mature Students’ Network, Bachelor degrees whereby you apply through UCAS residence in the UK who has been in academic year. Depending on interest from bank accounts and which offers welfare services First degrees that usually last for in the normal way, but for entry this country for purposes other than the subjects studied, tutorials dividends from investments) will be. and organises events. three years (if you study full-time), or in the following year. You should full-time education for three years are held once or twice every For more details, see four years with a year in industry or check with the academic school prior to admission to the University. fortnight. Tutorials give students gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance/ year abroad. Bachelor degrees can concerned before you apply. Modules the opportunity to discuss work household-income also be studied part-time over a Honours degree Our degree courses have a assignments and academic modular structure. A module is a progress in small groups. The longer period. EU students Students who successfully complete International self-contained unit of study which tutor is also available to help An EU student is typically a student all elements of these degree usually lasts one semester and is with personal matters. Clearing and who is a European Union national courses will be awarded a bachelors Baccalaureate assessed individually on completion. Adjustment (or child of an EU national) and degree (or undergraduate masters The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) is an internationally Degree courses (except medicine) UCAS Extra Clearing is the process by which who has lived in the EU, EEA or degree) ‘with honours’, meaning recognised qualification. At have a certain number of core A process for students who have not course vacancies are matched to Switzerland for at least three years that it meets the UK’s high quality Nottingham, we will make IB (compulsory) modules and a received any offers from universities students with no offers after their for purposes other than study. standards for higher education. students an offer equivalent to choice of optional modules. or have declined all the offers they exam results are released. The For details visit ukcisa.org.uk All of our undergraduate degree that made to A level students. received. UCAS Extra allows you to University does not accept or contact us via courses are honours degrees in Part-time apply for any course that still has candidates through Clearing nottingham.ac.uk/enquire one of the following categories: Part-time students can take a vacancies. See ucas.com for medicine. single honours – where most or International students Faculty This term usually refers to students maximum of seven years to If your exam results meet and all modules are taken in one complete some first degrees, Each school belongs to a faculty – classified as ‘overseas’ for fee Undergraduate exceed the terms of your conditional subject area, such as BEng following an approved course of a grouping of schools specialising in purposes. In some cases, these firm offer, you might decide to apply Mechanical Engineering study, usually studying alongside masters-level degrees complementary subjects. There are students will be in the UK, but their First degrees – MEng, MNutr, for a place that requires higher joint honours – where the course full-time students. five faculties at Nottingham: Arts, permanent area of residency will MPharm, MSci – that usually take grades. In this case, you can register is divided equally between two Engineering, Medicine and Health be outside the EU/EEA. Dedicated four years to complete (if you study for the Adjustment process and subjects, such as BSc Physics Sciences, Science, and Social support is provided for all non-UK Postgraduate full-time) and enable you to gain a approach other universities. You’re and Philosophy Sciences. students. See page 40 for more This describes a programme of masters-level qualification. They not eligible for Adjustment if your information. study or research usually taken after major/minor honours – where give you the opportunity to explore original offer was unconditional. completing an undergraduate degree. Fresher(s) a major subject is combined a subject in more depth and provide A fresher is a student who has with a minor option, such as Lectures a good base for a career in research. just started studying at university. BA Geography with Business Lectures usually last an hour and Semester Technically, the term applies for the are a useful way for academic staff Although the University still has Undergraduate student whole of your first year but you are to deliver information to everyone a three-term structure – autumn, spring and summer – the academic Someone who is studying for, but only likely to hear it used during the studying that module. has not yet completed, a bachelor first few weeks. year is divided into two semesters. These are self-contained periods of or undergraduate masters degree. teaching and assessment of around 14–16 weeks.
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A B Counselling Practice (Humanistic) 185 English and French | German | Hispanic Studies 84 Creative Writing (English with) 70 English and History 71 Accountancy 178 Biblical Studies and Theology 95 Criminology 195 English and History of Art 77 Accounting, Finance and Management 178 Biochemistry 142 Criminology and Social Policy 196 English and Philosophy 93 Aerospace Engineering 100 Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry 142 Criminology and Sociology 196 English Language and Literature 70 Agricultural and Crop Science 148 Biochemistry and Genetics 142 English with Creative Writing 70 Agricultural and Livestock Science 148 Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine 143 D Environmental Biology 150 Agricultural Business Management (Integrated) 149 Biology 145 Environmental Design and Architecture 102 Agricultural Science (International) 149 Biology (Environmental) 150 Data Science 160 Environmental Engineering 105 Agriculture 148 Biology (Tropical) 145 Dietetics and Nutrition 151 Environmental Engineering 106 American and Canadian Literature, 58 Biological Chemistry and Biochemistry 142 (Chemical Engineering with) History and Culture Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 156 E Environmental Geoscience 187 American Studies and English 59 Biotechnology 152 East European Cultural Studies and History 85 Environmental Science 149 American Studies and Film and Television Studies 67 Business, Law and Social Sciences Foundation 55 Econometrics and Economics 181 Environmental Science (International) 150 American Studies and History 58 Certificate Economics 181 Ethics, Religion and Philosophy 96 American Studies and Latin American Studies 58 Business (Geography with) 187 Economics (Industrial) 178 Exercise Science and Sport 134 American Studies and Politics 193 Business (Modern Languages with) 86 Economics (Industrial) with Insurance 178 Ancient History 61 Economics and Econometrics 181 F Ancient History and Archaeology 63 C Economics and International Economics 181 Ancient History and History 74 Film and Television Studies 67 Cancer Sciences 121 Economics and Mathematics 163 Animal Science 152 Film and Television Studies and American Studies 67 Chemical Engineering 105 Economics and Philosophy 182 Archaeology 61 Finance, Accounting and Management 178 Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering 106 Economics and Politics 193 Archaeology (Historical) 62 Financial Mathematics 162 Chemistry 155 Economics, Philosophy and Politics 182 Archaeology and Ancient History 63 Food Science 150 Chemistry and Molecular Physics 155 Economics with French | German | 182 Archaeology and Classical Civilisation 63 Food Science and Nutrition 151 China Campus (all courses) 198–199 Hispanic Studies | Russian Archaeology and Geography 64 Foundation courses (all) 52–55 Chinese Studies (Contemporary) 84 Education 185 French and Contemporary Chinese Studies 84 Archaeology and History 74 and French | German | Russian | Spanish Electrical and Electronic Engineering 111 French and English 84 Archaeology and History of Art 64 Chinese Studies (Contemporary, History with) 75 Electrical Engineering 112 French and French Law (Law with) 190 Architectural Environment Engineering 102 Civil Engineering 109 Electronic and Computer Engineering 112 French and German | Hispanic Studies | 82 Architecture 102 Classical Civilisation 62 Electronic and Electrical Engineering 111 Portuguese | Russian | Spanish Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) 103 Classical Civilisation and Archaeology 63 Electronic Engineering 112 French and History 85 Architecture and Environmental Design 102 Classical Civilisation and Philosophy 92 Engineering (all courses) 98–117 French and International Media 68 Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science with) 159 Classics 62 Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation 54 Communications Studies Arts (all courses) 56–97 Classics and English 71 Programme | Certificate French and Philosophy 84 Arts and Humanities with a Foundation Year 54 Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology 175 English 70 French and Politics 85 Asian Studies (International Relations with) 192 Computer and Electronic Engineering 112 English and American Studies 59 French (Economics with) 182 Astronomy (Physics with) 171 Computer Science 158 English and Classics 71 French Studies 81 Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence 159
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G I Modern Language Studies 86 Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics 172 Modern Languages with Business 86 Physics with Theoretical Physics 171 Genetics 145 Industrial Economics 178 Modern Languages with Translation 87 Physiotherapy 132 Genetics and Biochemistry 142 Industrial Economics with Insurance 178 Molecular Medicine and Biochemistry 143 Plant Science 153 Geography 187 Insurance (Industrial Economics with) 178 Molecular Physics and Chemistry 155 Politics and American Studies 193 Geography and Archaeology 64 International Economics and Economics 181 Music 89 Politics and Economics 193 Geography with Business 187 International Management 179 Music and Philosophy 89 Politics and French | German 85 German 81 International Media and Communications Studies 67 Music and Music Technology 89 Politics and History 73 German and Contemporary Chinese Studies 84 International Media and Communications 68 Portuguese and International Media 68 Studies and French | German | Portuguese | Spanish German and English 84 N Communications Studies International Relations with Asian Studies 192 German and French | Hispanic Studies | 82 Politics and International Relations 192 Portuguese | Russian | Spanish International Relations and Global Issues 192 Nanoscience (Physics with) 173 Politics, Philosophy and Economics 182 German and German Law (Law with) 190 International Relations and Politics 192 Natural Sciences 165 Portuguese and French | German | Spanish 82 German and History 85 Neuroscience 167 Product Design and Manufacture 116 German and International Media 68 L Neuroscience (Cognitive) and Psychology 175 Psychology 175 Communications Studies Nursing (Adult | Child | Mental Health) 130 Latin 63 Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience 175 German and Politics 85 Nursing (Graduate Entry) 130 Latin American Studies and American Studies 58 Psychology and Philosophy 93 German (Economics with) 182 (Adult | Child | Mental Health) Law 190 Global Issues and International Relations 192 Nutrition 151 Law, Business and Social Sciences Foundation 55 R Graduate Entry Medicine 126 Nutrition and Food Science 151 Certificate Graduate Entry Nursing Adult | Child | Mental Health 130 Nutrition and Dietetics 151 Rehabilitation (Sport) 136 Law with French and French Law 190 Religion, Culture and Ethics 96 Law with German and German Law 190 H P Religion, Philosophy and Ethics 96 Law with Spanish and Spanish Law 190 Religious Studies and Theology 95 Hispanic Studies 81 Liberal Arts 79 Pharmaceutical Sciences 169 Russian and Contemporary Chinese Studies 84 Hispanic Studies (Economics with) 182 Pharmacy 169 Russian and French | German | Hispanic Studies | 82 Hispanic Studies and English 84 M Pharmacy (with integrated pre-registration scheme) 169 Serbian/Croatian (Beginners) | Spanish Hispanic Studies and French | German | Russian 82 Philosophy 92 Malaysia Campus (all courses) 200–201 Russian and History 85 Hispanic Studies and History 85 Philosophy and Classical Civilisation 92 Management 179 Russian Studies 82 Historical Archaeology 62 Philosophy and Economics 182 Management (International) 179 Russian (Economics with) 182 History 73 Philosophy and English 93 Management, Finance and Accounting 178 History (Ancient) 61 Philosophy and French 84 Manufacturing Engineering 116 S History and American Studies 58 Philosophy and Music 89 Mathematical Physics 172 History and Ancient History 74 Philosophy and Physics 173 Science (all courses) 140–175 Mathematics 162 History and Archaeology 74 Philosophy and Psychology 93 Science with Foundation Year | 55 Mathematics (Financial) 162 Foundation Certificate History and East European Cultural Studies 85 Philosophy and Theology 92 Mathematics and Economics 163 Serbian/Croatian (Beginners) and Russian 82 History and English 71 Philosophy, Politics and Economics 182 Mechanical Engineering 115 Social Policy and Criminology 196 History and French | German | Hispanic Studies | 85 Philosophy, Religion and Ethics 96 Medical Physics (Physics with) 173 Russian Physical Sciences and Engineering Foundation 54 Social Policy and Sociology 195 Medical Physiology and Therapeutics 123 History and History of Art 74 Programme | Certificate Social Sciences (all courses) 176–196 Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 156 History and Politics 73 Physics 171 Social Sciences, Business and Law Foundation 55 Medicine and Health Sciences (all courses) 118–139 Certificate History of Art 77 Physics (Mathematical) 172 Medicine 126 Social Work 196 History of Art and Archaeology 64 Physics (Molecular) and Chemistry 155 Medicine (Graduate Entry) 126 Sociology 195 History of Art and English 77 Physics and Philosophy 173 Medicine with a Foundation Year 126 Sociology and Criminology 196 History of Art and History 74 Physics with Astronomy 171 Microbiology 152 Sociology and Social Policy 195 History with Contemporary Chinese Studies 75 Physics with European Language 172 Midwifery 128 Spanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies 84 Humanistic Counselling Practice 185 Physics with Medical Physics 173 Modern European Studies 86 Spanish and French | German | Portuguese | Russian 82 Humanities and Arts with a Foundation Year 54 Physics with Nanoscience 173 Modern Languages 82
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Spanish and International Media 68 Communications Studies Spanish and Spanish Law (Law with) 190 Sport and Exercise Science 134 Finding us Sport Rehabilitation 136 Statistics 163 Based in the heart By plane Getting around T of the Midlands, East Midlands Airport is Nottingham approximately 13 miles from Regular shuttle buses are available University Park and Jubilee Theology and Biblical Studies 95 Nottingham has from campus-to-campus and Campuses, and five miles from Theology and Philosophy 92 students can hop on the bus to the excellent road, rail Sutton Bonington Campus. city centre for as little as £1.50. Our Theology and Religious Studies 95 and air links to major There are regular public Students' Union also runs a Safer Theoretical Astrophysics (Physics with) 172 transport options from the Taxi Scheme. airport to Nottingham: Theoretical Physics (Physics with) 171 cities across the UK The tram runs directly to the Therapeutics and Medical Physiology 123 and the world. the 24-hour Skylink bus service University area of the city from the Translation (Modern Languages with) 87 taxi services can connect centre of Nottingham. There are Tropical Biology 145 you to East Midlands Parkway also extensive cycle routes in the By car railway station, which has area, as well as safe bike storage It's easy to travel to the University by frequent trains to Nottingham and cycle hire on our campuses. V car. Please use the postcodes below for satellite navigation. There are also easy transport Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 138 links to Nottingham from major Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 138 University Park Campus: NG7 2QL airports in London, Birmingham including a Gateway Year Jubilee Campus: NG8 1BB and Manchester. Veterinary Medicine and Surgery 138 Sutton Bonington Campus: LE12 5RD including a Preliminary Year By train Z Nottingham’s train station is well- connected to a range of towns and Zoology 146 cities across the UK. We're also less than two hours from London by train. For travel times and costs, please visit nationalrail.co.uk and thetrainline.com Edinburgh By coach Getting to us by coach can be a cost-effective way to travel. To find out more, visit nationalexpress.com Belfast and megabus.co.uk
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