Ulster University. Your Undergraduate Adventure Starts Here
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ulster.ac.uk/global Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global Contents 4 Welcome to Ulster University 48 Applying to Ulster University 6 We are Ulster University 50 General entrance requirements 8 Leading edge research 51 English language support 10 Your future career starts here 52 Fees, funding and finance 12 A world of opportunities 53 International scholarships & discounts 14 A global welcome 54 Faculty of Arts, Humanities and 16 A Taste of Northern Ireland Social Sciences 26 Getting here 56 Faculty of Computing, Engineering 28 Building the university of tomorrow and the Built Environment 30 Life on campus 58 Faculty of Life and Health Sciences 34 Your home from home 60 Ulster University Business School 36 International Foundation Programme 38 Your learning experience 40 Sport for all 62 Courses at Ulster 42 Your Students’ Union 152 Course index 44 Here to support you 154 Useful contacts 46 Happy to help 154 Disclaimer 2 3 Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global Welcometo Ulster University. Your undergraduate adventure starts here. Welcome to Ulster – a university that places We recognise that relocating and, in many ambition at the heart of everything to create instances, living away from family and friends for the most rewarding student experience possible. the first time can be a daunting experience – it is also an exciting one. Our Global Engagement It is our people and their successes that truly team is dedicated to ensuring your transition from set us apart. home to studying with us is as smooth as possible. We are renowned for our teaching excellence, underpinned by world-leading research. Your Whatever your aspirations today, our learning learning is directly influenced by distinguished experience stretches minds, embraces challenge experts making pioneering breakthroughs, the and strives for the inconceivable, to shape the benefits of which are felt far and wide. artists, engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. It is our Our strong collaboration with industry is reflected in our dynamic course portfolio, Be a part of our extraordinary story. meeting new and emerging sector demands people and their to ensure industry-relevant programmes I look forward to welcoming you. producing work-ready graduates. successes Northern Ireland is renowned for its friendliness and warm welcome. Our vibrant cities, unspoilt that truly set us apart. countryside, efficient public transport and With best wishes, minimal congestion ensure a quality of life Professor Paddy Nixon unsurpassed by few. Vice-Chancellor and President 4 5 Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global We are IN THE UK FOR IN THE UK FOR OF ALL UK PHARMACY AND BUILDING UNIVERSITIES FOR PHARMACOLOGY (The Complete University Guide, OVERALL RESEARCH 2019) Ulster (The Guardian, 2015/16/17) (REF, 2014) University. Going to university is an exciting step and choosing IN THE UK FOR IN THE UK FOR INVESTED IN RESEARCH where to study is an important decision that will shape OUTSTANDING IMPACT LAND AND PROPERTY AND INNOVATION your future. With four distinct campuses across Northern IN LAW RESEARCH MANAGEMENT EACH YEAR Ireland, it is the student experience that we offer which sets Ulster University apart. (REF, 2014) (Complete University Guide, 2019) From renowned teaching inspired by world-class research, to first class resources and facilities, all within an inclusive, supportive learning environment, we place ambition at the IN THE UK FOR heart of everything we do to ensure you excel and unleash BIOSCIENCES your full potential. (The Guardian, 2019) WE RECRUIT OF GRADUATES 25,000 OPTOMETRY RANKED INTERNATIONAL IN WORK 195,000 IN THE UK FOR STUDENTS FROM OVER OR FURTHER ALUMNI HOSPITALITY, EVENT STUDY WORLDWIDE MANAGEMENT 100 COUNTRIES within six months of graduating STUDENTS & TOURISM ACROSS THE GLOBE (Complete University Guide, 2019) (The Guardian, 2019) (DLHE Survey, 2016/17) 6 7 Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global edge research Leading Ulster is renowned and respected for its world-leading research. Excellence in teaching, underpinned by world-leading research, is the foundation upon which every quality university is built. Ulster University has an outstanding reputation for teaching and a strong track record in research and innovation, addressing real-world issues of both local and global relevance. Ulster is renowned and respected for its world-leading research, as demonstrated in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). As an Ulster student, you benefit first hand from our discoveries and advances, working with leading academics to develop the knowledge and skills to transform our economy and society. Each year we spend over £46 million on research. We continue to develop and invest in our capabilities to ensure we stay at the forefront of innovation. FIND OUT MORE ulster.ac.uk/research 8 9 Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global Our learning experience Work experience It is awarded in addition is career-focused and At Ulster, most full-time to your degree and gives relevant, offering a range undergraduate and integrated you the opportunity to of opportunities to enhance Masters degrees include engage in a wide range of your CV and stand out to a period of work-based activities that will boost your potential employers. This learning. You also have career prospects and show ensures that you graduate the opportunity to build commitment to your personal with the knowledge, skills your international profile development. and confidence to make through work experience your mark in a competitive abroad. If you successfully Employability Portal job market. complete a placement year The Ulster University in employment, you could Employability Portal offers Career planning be awarded a Diploma in students a range of digital Our Employability and Professional Practice (DPP) resources that support Careers team offers friendly or a Diploma in Professional students in developing a and impartial advice to Practice - International competitive advantage. help you plan your career (DPPI) if your employment This includes a digital and provides a range of is overseas. Alternatively, skills portfolio tool, CV opportunities designed to you could be awarded the Improvement platform, online enhance your employability. Diploma in International chat advice service and an You will have access to Academic Studies (DIAS) if online alumni mentoring job vacancies, placement you complete a placement service that helps students opportunities and vacation year studying abroad. connect with alumni across or part-time work. We also industries. Your organise regular fairs and Giving you the EDGE forums where you can meet Employers are placing more FIND OUT MORE employers and professional emphasis on recruiting bodies. graduates who not only ulster.ac.uk/careers future have a degree, but who Careers at Ulster Professional accreditation are also equipped with key @CareersAtUlster You will feel welcome Most of our degree transferable skills. The Ulster Careers at Ulster if you come to Ulster programmes are developed EDGE Award provides official University. It won’t in collaboration with industry recognition for activities career be too lonely for and professional bodies. undertaken outside of your you. It won’t be too Many also offer an additional studies. serious. You will get professional qualification or to have much fun if accreditation, something you you want to. Ulster is will find invaluable once you starts a great place to come graduate. to study. Mercy Adeleke, Nigeria here. MPharm Pharmacy 10 11 Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global A world of One of the best things There are also a wide variety Additional international about studying at Ulster of academic summer schools work experiences is the opportunity to ‘go offered internationally in There is a wide range opportunities global’. Experience of many universities and other of short-term work and different cultures can be organisations, as well as study options available, a very positive asset in volunteering opportunities in including paid internships today’s labour market. a range of countries. abroad for computing, science and construction As an Ulster student, you FIND OUT MORE students through IAESTE (the can opt to study, work or International Association for volunteer overseas as part of ulster.ac.uk/global the Exchange of Students Experience your course. Going global [email protected] for Technical Experience), allows you to enhance the and the Washington-Ireland Ulster University Study Abroad different knowledge and skills that Programme, allowing students you acquire during your to undertake an eight-week International placement and course and adds a desirable internship in Washington, DC. internship programmes international dimension to cultures. We can connect you with your career prospects. You can broaden your our international partners horizons whilst studying offering opportunities to We are committed to offering by working in a children’s work in Australia, America as many students as possible summer camp or through and Europe for up to one the opportunity to spend part the Project Children year, either as part of your of their degree programme Intern Programme, in the placement during your abroad and provide access USA. Other opportunities degree, during your holidays to over 300 institutions include the British Council’s or as