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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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 a graduate. worldwide for student Generation UK-India Work
exchange opportunities. Placement or Thailand English These include Mountbatten Teaching programme. Institute New York You may choose to study at Programme, the US-NI one of Ulster’s many partner FIND OUT MORE Mentorship Programme, institutions in Europe through the IBEC EOP Multinational, the Erasmus+ programme, ulster.ac.uk/goglobal Tourism and Global or further afield in North Graduates Programmes. Careers at Ulster America, Latin America, Asia Funding for international @CareersAtUlster or Australia. placements is available Careers at Ulster through Erasmus+ and British Council programmes.
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Ulster treated me like family; like their own responsibility.
That’s one of the reason’s why I chose Ulster University.
Berin Jabez Grant, India BSc Business
Students from across the in teaching and research You will also be encouraged world have chosen to study to make us a leading UK to get to know other Ulster at Ulster University and gain education provider. students through engagement a highly valued degree. with the Students’ Union. A Our Global Engagement team The Ulster experience not will provide you with advice Our Student Support staff and only offers you academic on our courses, assistance the Students’ Union are also excellence, but you will with your application and on hand to help you settle in also be part of a friendly information about life at Ulster. to Ulster life. and welcoming university, committed to providing They will also continue to FIND OUT MORE you with a quality student support you during your time global experience. with us. To ensure you feel ulster.ac.uk/global right at home, you will have [email protected] Modern facilities for sport, the opportunity to participate leisure and accommodation in a wide variety of events welcome combine with our international organised for international reputation for excellence students across all campuses.
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A Taste of Northern
Ireland. Image courtesy of © Christopher Heaney
Welcome to Northern Ireland
No matter where in the world you are Belfast is the from, studying in Northern Ireland will be an unforgettable experience. Most Affordable City in the UK*
International students love our location because it is so convenient to the rest of the UK and Europe. Happiest people I love the Northern Irish Belfast is less than one hour from in the UK* people. They are the London by air and there are almost nicest body of people 30 daily flights to choose from. I’ve ever had the pleasure of getting to know. You make friends International students also enjoy our Lonely Planet’s with strangers and it green landscape and dramatic coast- makes all the difference. lines – not to mention our cultural and Top Region to visit historic-rich cities. Emily Villari, USA in 2018 BSc Advertising
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FABULOUS Pubs &Clubs FOOD! Whichever Ulster campus you Northern Ireland is a great destination choose, you will never be far away from renowned pubs and clubs. for lovers of good food and drink. Some of the most well-known student venues include the Anchor bar in Portstewart, Sugar From seafront restaurants along the Causeway Coastal Route to nightclub in Derry~Londonderry, and The Duke of seafood bars at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, contemporary York and The Spaniard in Belfast – a pub enjoyed city restaurants, and hearty pub grub in beautiful rural spots. With a by the cast of Game of Thrones. number of recent worldwide accolades, the quality and authenticity of our local produce is undeniable.
Everything here is fun. They plan it, they cater for your needs, they care for you. It’s so worth it.
Chelsea Dipompeo, USA Irish Studies
18 19 Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global Literature the & Theatre BIG EVENT We love to Northern Ireland is home to Nobel celebrate. Laureates and During your time at Ulster University, make the most of great events across award-winning North Ireland. playwrights. Love speed? Enjoy the North West 200 (Portrush/Causeway Coast) or the Ulster Grand Prix (Crumlin). Love food? Try one Tour Heaney country in Magherafelt of our many foodie events such as The and gain an insight into the Ould Lammas Fair (Ballycastle). There’s landscape that inspired world-famous something to suit all tastes. poet Seamus Heaney. Enjoy a new play by local writers including Marie Jones and Owen McCaferty, classic works from internationally acclaimed Brian Friel, or touring productions at world class theatre venues.
20 21 Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global The legend of TITANIC
Embrace your surroundings and pack as much into your time outside your studies.
Paddle along canoe trails, surf or body board on waves coming from Only in Belfast can you the roaring North Atlantic or head to follow Titanic’s remarkable journey the Mourne Mountains, where you can from the drawing board to the slipways, or stand on the vast floor walk, climb or horse-ride. of the dock where she was fitted out – her last footprint on land. PLAYGROUND
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Made for THE golf Giant’s Causeway VISITOR CENTRE AND THE CAUSEWAY Northern Ireland is made for golf COASTAL ROUTE and our home-grown talent in Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy – all of whom are honorary graduates of Ulster The Giant’s Causeway – is testament to this. is a spectacular natural Northern Ireland is a lovely attraction and Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO Northern Ireland really is the playground place; it is so peaceful, World Heritage Site. of champions. Perfect your technique Visit the world-class visitor centre. Are on the superb world-class links of Royal full of nature and people the basaltic columns the work of giant, Portrush and Royal County Down or hone are really friendly. I’ve Finn McCool or Mother Nature? You your skills on a diverse range of parkland decide. Complete the experience by and seaside courses. We have over 90 made lifelong memories driving the Causeway Coastal Route, great courses to choose from. a road trip recognised as one of the and friendships. top-5 drives in the world.
Monica Lopes Tonello, Brazil Pharmacy
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r ol Cardiff o do Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global Building the university Ulster University is transforming the higher education landscape with the £264 million landmark development at the Belfast campus.
Located in the heart of the vibrant Cathedral Quarter, the visionary new campus is one of the of tomorrow. largest higher education capital builds in Europe. It will provide a progressive learning, teaching and research environment supported by the best innovative technology, allowing us to nurture talent and innovation.
The new campus will not only transform the student experience as a centre of academic excellence, it will also be publicly accessible and a valuable asset for Belfast as a city in which to live, work, study and do business.
As we move forward, the 75,000sqm campus will house up to 15,000 students and staff. By locating our bright, ambitious and creative students in the heart of Northern Ireland’s capital, we will form a lively student community and promote a dynamic environment, which will stimulate and inspire.
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Progressive learning, teaching and research.
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We are one University with four distinct campuses across Northern Ireland - Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown and Magee.
While each campus differs in Belfast Coleraine size and has its own distinctive atmosphere, wherever you The Belfast campus is The feeling of community at choose to study, you can be situated in the artistic and our Coleraine campus makes sure of a first-class student cultural centre of the city, the for a warm and welcoming experience. Cathedral Quarter. Although student experience. The traditionally associated relaxed, outdoor atmosphere with art, the campus spans of the north coast is reflected an increasing and exciting in the feel of this thriving range of subjects including campus. Together with the architecture, hospitality, event nearby seaside towns of management, photography Portrush and Portstewart and and digital animation. Our the Giant’s Causeway World vibrant campus plays host Heritage Site, this area is a to frequent fashion shows major international tourist and art exhibitions, and is an destination. exciting place to study and work. It is also home to The A wide range of subjects Academy training restaurant. is available at Coleraine, which results in an interesting mixture of students and staff. Subject areas include biomedical sciences, geography and environmental Life on science, nutrition, optometry, psychology, pharmacy, English, history, media and journalism, travel and tourism, campus and teacher education.
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Jordanstown Magee
Jordanstown is the largest of The friendly village Ulster’s campuses, located atmosphere of our Magee just seven miles north of campus offers an intimate Belfast. The campus has a learning environment strong profile in computing, in the heart of Northern built environment, business, Ireland’s second city, engineering, social sciences, Derry~Londonderry. Located communication and academic in the North West of Northern disciplines relating to the Ireland and a short distance science and coaching of from County Donegal, sport. Sport plays a significant Derry~Londonderry is ideally part in the life of the campus situated for exploring some which is home to the Sports of Ireland’s most dramatic Institute of Northern Ireland landscapes. (SINI). On-going investment Many students starting their has provided state-of- degree at Jordanstown will the-art teaching, research complete their course in the and support facilities for new Belfast campus. students and staff. Teaching strengths on campus include business, cinematic arts, Irish, music, drama, computing, engineering, nursing, physical activity, personalised medicine and law.
32 33 Undergraduate International Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk/global from home from Your home Ulster University, Belfast Ulster University, Magee Brand new, state-of-the-art We offer accommodation for With really good infrastructure, the accommodation is now available over 630 students in our student accommodation in the University is a adjacent to the Belfast campus. village and our halls of residence, place that you can call home. Living All of the rooms are en-suite Coppin House, both less than five with your friends or new people from with high-speed Wi-Fi provided minutes’ walk from the campus. different parts of the world and at the throughout. There is a range of All accommodation has access to same time really close to the main accommodation available from four, high-speed broadband with Wi-Fi buildings where you study. It is a five and six-bed cluster apartments throughout. There are self-contained pleasant and unique experience. with shared kitchen/dining and units available for students who living facilities, to individual studio require additional space, privacy and Andressa Roeder, Brazil apartments. To enhance your student independence. Adapted accessible BSc Food & Nutrition experience there is a range of accommodation is available for additional facilities available at no students with a disability. extra cost including a cinema room, study hub and gym facilities. [email protected] Residential Services Magee
Ulster University, Jordanstown Most of the accommodation in our Ulster University, Coleraine on-campus student village comprises Our student village offers fantastic five-bedroom, en-suite apartments on-campus accommodation. Most with high-speed broadband and Wi-Fi rooms have en-suite facilities and connections with shared kitchen/ all have a broadband connection dining facilities. If you require a and access to the internet with Wi-Fi bigger space you can rent self- throughout. There are some suites contained apartments on-campus. available for students with special We provide adapted accessible or mobility needs. Students seeking accommodation for students with more independence may choose to disabilities. There are a few houses live in leased accommodation in the and apartments available on-campus nearby seaside town of Portstewart. which have a shared bathroom The University allocates and manages facility and kitchen/living dining areas this accommodation. To help you settle into university life, between five or six residents. international students are guaranteed [email protected] university accommodation if your [email protected] Residential Services Coleraine application is submitted before the end Residential Services Jordanstown of July. University accommodation is well priced, comfortable and modern, and we have something to cater for every budget and taste.
We also arrange a ‘Reslife’ calendar of social events on arrival and throughout Campus accommodation starts from: the year so you can get to know other students and fully immerse yourself in Belfast Coleraine Jordanstown Magee community life on campus. Activities include bake-offs, quiz nights and fun £120 £75 £90 £75 sports events. per week* per week* per week* per week*
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ulster.ac.uk/accommodation
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The International Science, Engineering Entry Requirements Scholarship When completing your Foundation Programme and Technology To be eligible for the A £4,000 scholarship application, you must (IFP) offers international The Science, Technology International Foundation package is available for all also provide the following students, who are not & Engineering pathway Programme you must: entrants to the International information: eligible for direct entry, an will enable you to study a Foundation Programme, alternative route to studying bachelor degree in subjects • Have successfully commencing September 2020 1. A copy of your most recent an undergraduate degree at such as Biology, Civil completed your high including a £2,000 tuition fee school transcript Ulster University. Engineering, Computer school education scholarship and a £2,000 2. A statement on why you Science, Electronic • Meet the residency/ accommodation discount. wish to study the IFP at What degree can I study? Engineering, Geography, nationality requirements Ulster University You can progress to over 90 Pharmacy and Stratified to be defined as an How to Apply 3. Evidence of your current degree programmes from Medicine. international student You can apply directly to Ulster level of English language our IFP. The degree you wish • Attain the equivalent of University. Applying is free ability (copy of UKVI IELTS to study will determine which Business, Arts, Humanities a minimum grade C at and we aim to make you an certificate) pathway you will take. You and Social Sciences GCSE level in 5 subjects offer within two working days 4. A copy of your passport can choose from two paths: The Business, Arts, Humanities including Mathematics from receipt of a complete and Social Sciences pathway • Attain an overall score of application. FIND OUT MORE prepares you for degrees in 5.0 in the UKVI IELTS (with subjects such as accounting, no individual band score ulster.ac.uk/ifp business studies, marketing, of less than 5.0) law, history and English. Equivalent qualifications from all countries are considered.
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Studying at university is not Most modules are assessed the same as studying at school. through coursework and/or The main difference is that exams. The first semester exams you are expected to study are in early January and the independently – to organise second semester exams are your time to study effectively in May. by deciding which materials to study and how. You will Lectures, seminars be required to read about and tutorials your subject (reading lists are Teaching is delivered through generally provided, particularly lectures, seminars and tutorials, in the first year), prepare and sometimes practicals and for seminars and complete fieldwork. Lectures are formal assignments. You will have a teaching sessions, often with studies adviser to support you, a larger group of students. but remember to keep staff Seminars, which usually provide informed if you are having a form of follow-up to lectures, any difficulties. take place in smaller groups and are often used to promote group Academic year discussion about a specific topic. The academic year is divided In tutorials, a small number of into two semesters for most students meet with a tutor to students (some students, e.g. discuss work and to raise points nursing, have a longer academic of particular interest or difficulty. year). The first semester runs from September until mid- Work placement or January and the second from study abroad The teaching quality late January to May. Each You may have the opportunity is excellent because it semester comprises 12 weeks of to go on work experience or associates the theoretical teaching followed by an exam study abroad during your third knowledge with practical period. Full-time students will year. For some medical-related application in the typically study three modules in courses, you will be required laboratory – making it each semester (18 modules of to undertake block work effective learning for the study make up a standard three- placements throughout labour market. year degree programme). the course.
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Sport and physical activity is an important part of life at Ulster and many of our students play for ‘Team Ulster’ in social, friendly and competitive Sport sport every day. for all
Thanks to National Trust, Giant’s Causeway
Whether you are an athlete or a complete Our sports centres have it all, including state- Talented Athlete Entry Scheme The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme is designed beginner, everyone can benefit from our of-the-art fitness studios, a wide range of daily At Ulster University we understand the to support and nurture aspiring athletes by excellent sporting and recreational facilities, classes, multi-sport indoor and outdoor facilities, dedication and commitment it takes to reducing the entry grades required for full-time which are available at affordable student rates and fully trained fitness staff. compete at the highest level. Long hours of undergraduate courses. (£10 per month), including membership and training, intense regimes and competitions can pay-as-you-go options. FIND OUT MORE sometimes mean a sacrifice in examination FIND OUT MORE performance. ulster.ac.uk/sport ulster.ac.uk/sport/performance-sport/ programmes/talented-athlete-scheme
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Once you register to study at Ulster University, you automatically become a member of the Ulster University Students’ Union (UUSU). The Union looks after the interests of students and The Union is the focus of Clubs and societies is represented across all entertainment on each Open to all Ulster students, Ulster campuses. campus and organises social clubs and societies are an events, trips and activities integral part of the Students’ to ensure you have an Union. There is a wide range unforgettable experience of activities on offer where you at Ulster. can meet new people, have fun and try something new, all Student voice at the same time. Clubs and The Union represents the societies are also a great way student population on every to get valuable experience University committee, ensuring and skills to enhance your CV. the student voice is always Whatever your interests there heard – an important way is something for everyone. for us to get feedback on our teaching and facilities. The UUSU Enterprise Students’ Union also runs UUSU Enterprise offers the course rep system at the advice and guidance to University. Being a course rep help you get your business is a great addition to your CV. idea up and running, from developing a business plan to Supporting you sourcing funding. There are The Students’ Union is an a range of opportunities and important part of our student competitions on offer for you support network. You can to get involved. The Students’ Union is receive free, confidential a big, friendly family, advice and information on any FIND OUT MORE where I met so many issue or aspect of student life nice people and had at Ulster. Site vice-presidents uusu.org a great time on the can advise you on issues such Ulster SU events regularly as study, accommodation, @UUSU organised. how to deal with stress or anything else that affects your Viktorija Ozerova, Latvia ability to make the most of Your Biomedical Science your student experience. Students’ Union
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Here to support you
Life as a student is exciting but it can also Disabilities and medical conditions be demanding. You may face personal If you have a disability or long-term medical challenges and that’s where we can help. condition including mental health difficulties Our Student Wellbeing team can help you or specific learning difficulties (e.g. ADHD, with a range of issues to ensure you make the dyslexia), please let us know when you apply most of your time at Ulster. Our professional to Ulster. Our AccessAbility team will be able services are free, confidential and inclusive to advise you on the range of support for all Ulster students. available and will also help you to access funded support for assistive technology Health and wellbeing software and equipment or non-medical Our team provides advice and guidance for support providers as appropriate. many student concerns, such as academic matters, coping with stress and dealing with Counselling personal issues. We want to help you take All Ulster University students can access face- good care of yourself, both physically and to-face counselling support from a trained emotionally during your time at university. counsellor, on or off campus and a confidential 24/7 counselling helpline is also available. Money matters Our team can help you to adapt to student FIND OUT MORE life by providing budgeting and money management advice to empower you to live ulster.ac.uk/studentsupport within your means. We can also offer advice on financial matters including tuition fees, bursaries and access to financial support.
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The Office for Global Engagment at Ulster is Happy to help. one of the best I have ever seen. The Office offers and provides me with support
We support you Immigration advice whenever I need it. The Office for Global Our Compliance Team offers free and confidential Engagement at Ulster is advice and assistance on visa and immigration available to support you requirements before and during your studies They supported me from during each stage of your with us. Services include supporting you in your arrival, settling, registering journey with us. From application for a Tier 4 student visa and extending application through to your visa. with medical practice, graduation, our specialist staff are here to help. For further details on support available please visit providing information ulster.ac.uk/global/visa-immigration Our services include providing about accommodation, support with your application, Welcome Week supermarkets, places to see. guidance on visa and Welcome Week kicks off with a pick-up service for immigration requirements, international students from local airports. Our I will definitely recommend pre-arrival information, Welcome Week provides an opportunity for you delivering a welcome to get to know your campus, meet academic and this university to others! programme designed support staff and other students. It includes a specifically for international range of information sessions and social events students and a range of designed to help you settle into university life and Purna Prasad Sita, India social and cultural events living in Northern Ireland. MSc Management throughout your time with us. Further information can be found at ulster.ac.uk/ Further information on global/pre-arrival our services can be found opposite. FIND OUT MORE
+44 (0)28 9036 6755 [email protected] ulster.ac.uk/global
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How to apply You can apply directly to Ulster University. Applying is free and we aim to make you an offer within two working days from receipt of your application. Please visit our website for international students: ulster.ac.uk/global/apply
Need help? Talk to our Regional Manager for your country: ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/your-country
1 2 3 Check your Check your Select course entry relevant country a course requirements page Select the course you want Visit the online prospectus to check Access information on qualifications to apply for from our online the academic and English language and contact details for educational prospectus. requirements for your course. representatives in your region. ulster.ac.uk/courses ulster.ac.uk/courses ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/ your-country
4 5 6 Apply Receive your Accept your offer Applying to online letter of offer Meet the conditions of your offer Submit your application and upload We will email this to you. (if any) and pay your deposit. your supporting documentation via ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/ our on-line portal. how/accepting-your-offer Ulster ulster.ac.uk/applyonline 7 8 9 Need a Tier 4 visa? Receive your Apply for your Submit additional documents that we need to issue your CAS letter Tier 4 visa Confirmation of Acceptance for We will email this to you. ulster.ac.uk/tier4 University Studies (CAS). ulster.ac.uk/visas
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The general entrance requirements identify the minimum General qualifications needed English for application to a entrance course at Ulster. language What if I don’t meet the English requirements support language requirements?
The Centre for English Language Teaching degree from us but who have not yet met our (CELT) at Ulster University offers a range of standard English language entry requirement of Undergraduate entry requirements English language programmes designed an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. The The minimum required to be considered for entry to for international students to improve your programmes, which are delivered by staff with our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of understanding and knowledge of the language. considerable experience and expertise, will teach three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes The programmes combine academic study, you to learn the necessary skills for university will require higher grades and particular subjects. intensive English language preparation, study study, improve your English language ability and skills and cultural orientation. academic presentation techniques. Competence in written and spoken English is a General Entrance Requirement for entry to all Pre-sessional English Language Courses Improve your English for free while you pursue courses, with some courses also requiring specific Ulster University offers a range of Pre-sessional your course grades for mathematics. English language courses designed to enable you In-sessional English language courses to reach the entry level of your chosen degree. During your studies at Ulster University there Each programme will have slightly different The Pre-sessional English language programmes will be opportunities for you to further enhance requirements, both in terms of overall points and are designed to develop your study skills in English your understanding of the English language certain subjects, so it is always best to check the language and prepare you for further study with us. and develop key skills in writing academically. relevant subject in the undergraduate on-line Depending on your English language ability You can choose from a wide range of modules prospectus at ulster.ac.uk/courses there are two programmes to choose from, including; Academic Writing Skills; Accuracy in FIND OUT MORE Pre-sessional PLUS or Pre-sessional Standard. Writing; Cultural Awareness; and English for Pre-sessional courses are designed for Everyday Life. In-sessional modules are free of ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/entry-requirements international students who have a conditional charge, are available on all four campuses and offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate can be taken during semesters one and two.
Key facts Pre-sessional English is offered at:
Course Start Date Duration Entry Requirements *IELTS 5.0 or equivalent with only one band Pre-sessional PLUS June 2020 11 weeks acceptable below this (minimum 4.5). *IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with no individual band Pre-Sessional Standard July 2020 7 weeks score less than IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
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Funding a place at university is one of the most important considerations for all students. In addition to Northern Ireland being one of the most affordable regions in the UK to live and study, we also offer highly competitive tuition fees.
International Fees, funding & finance Scholarships & Discounts
Flexible payment Our current tuition fees can These may include: To help you with the cost of your International undergraduate scholarship To help spread the cost of be found on our website. studies, Ulster University offers your studies, tuition fees can • Residential visits an attractive scholarship and Available to all international (non-EU) students on a be paid back in five monthly FIND OUT MORE • Field trips support package to all qualified full-time undergraduate course delivered on one of our instalments while you learn. international students. • Materials (e.g. art, design, Northern Ireland campuses. ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/ engineering) Payment options fees-and-finance How to apply Tuition fees are payable in • Inoculations You don’t need to apply for £2,000 Scholarship pounds sterling (£GBP). We Additional costs • Security checks all our scholarships - some Some courses may have accept payment by Banker’s • Computer equipment discounts are awarded Automatically applied as discount to your annual tuition fee. Draft, Direct Bank Transfer additional costs which are automatically if you are eligible. • Uniforms and also accept all major not included in your tuition See opposite for details. credit/debit cards except for fee. These are detailed within • Professional memberships International foundation programme scholarship American Express and Laser. the individual programme etc. Other scholarships specification as they may vary There are a number of other Available to all international (non-EU) students on the International deposit from course to course. FIND OUT MORE scholarships available to international foundation programme.. International students who international students and you require a Tier 4 Student Visa Where a course has ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/ can find details of them on our are required to pay a £2,000 additional mandatory fees-and-finance website. £2,000 tuition fee scholarship deposit. expenses we make every £2,000 accommodation discount effort to highlight them. Student Awards Agency for FIND OUT MORE Scotland (SAAS) Scholarship is automatically applied as discount to your tuition fee. ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/ how/scholarships
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Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts, We place a strong emphasis We are a research-intensive Humanities and Social on professional accreditation, faculty and our teaching is Sciences offers courses on work-based learning and inspired by the range and all four of Ulster’s campuses, employability, to equip you depth of our scholarship. across six schools: with the necessary skills Our innovative curriculum, and qualifications to gain developed and delivered by • Belfast School of Art a competitive edge in your staff who share your passion • School of Applied Social future career. for learning, will challenge and Policy Sciences and change you. • School of Arts and We are home to the award- Humanities winning Ulster University Law FIND OUT MORE • School of Communication Clinic and the Transitional and Media Justice Institute, the world’s ulster.ac.uk/faculties/ • School of Education first academic research centre arts-humanities-and- • School of Law on transitional justice. social-sciences
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Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
The Faculty of Computing, students on placement gain Schools, mentoring and Engineering and the Built invaluable experience and class representation, STEM Environment consists of on successful completion Ambassadorships, Athena four schools, offering will be awarded an Swan champions, peer industry-informed, additional diploma. The mentoring and widening professionally recognised number of professional access partnerships. courses. These include: occupations relating to STEM (Science, Technology, The Faculty is renowned • Belfast School of Engineering and Maths) for world-leading research Architecture and the Built also means employment in globally important Environment opportunities in this sector disciplines, ranging from • School of Computing are excellent. cognitive data analytics to innovative healthcare • School of Computing, Sponsored scholarships technologies, and Engineering and prizes further sustainable energy storage and Intelligent Systems demonstrate the relevance to fire safety engineering. • School of Engineering of our courses and the quality of our students. FIND OUT MORE With the Faculty having Numerous opportunities developed strong industry for personal development ulster.ac.uk/cebe partnerships in both exist such as Ulster’s teaching and research, EDGE Award, Tutoring in
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Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
Ulster University enjoys a Whether improving the quality Through the integration of long-standing and excellent of life or the quality of our placement opportunities reputation as a leading environment, life and health locally, nationally and provider of health and science students really do internationally across a wide wellbeing related education. make a difference. range of environmental, We offer a diverse portfolio health and wellbeing and of professionally accredited Well-established links with clinical settings, you will degree programmes. The government agencies, public gain a competitive edge at Faculty consists of seven bodies, and the private sector, Ulster. Whether you choose a schools: play an important role in the one-year placement, or are design of our high-quality rotating in clinical settings, • School of Biomedical Sciences provision. you will have the opportunity • School of Geography and to enhance your professional Environmental Sciences Whichever programme you and employability skills – • School of Health Sciences choose, you will benefit from ensuring you unleash your • School of Nursing multidisciplinary teaching, full potential. • School of Pharmacy and informed by world-leading Pharmaceutical Sciences research, in state-of-the-art FIND OUT MORE • School of Psychology facilities. • School of Sport ulster.ac.uk/lhs
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Ulster University Business School
Ulster University We also work with some of FIND OUT MORE Business School (UUBS) Ireland’s biggest companies is entrepreneurial and and have nurtured strong ulster.ac.uk/uubs dynamic. With approximately relationships with a variety of 120 academic staff and businesses and organisations more than 6,000 students, to provide a broad range of we are one of the largest invaluable opportunities and providers of university- work experience to students. accredited business and management education in We work hard to ensure Britain and Ireland. Our employability is at the centre degree programmes are of the student learning shaped by our world-leading experience and have built research, the impact of strong links with a number which was ranked 7th out of internationally recognised of 101 business schools professional bodies who in the Research Excellence accredit and quality-assure Framework (REF 2014). our courses.
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Courses at Ulster
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Accounting (Pathways) Accounting and Law BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: N400 UCAS code: NM41 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE The BSc Hons Accounting (Pathways) is an This is a four-year course with an equal weighting innovative suite of pathways that offers you the of accounting and law modules covered each opportunity to progress your studies within the year. It also has the option of a placement year. fast growing areas of professional services. You will be able to graduate with one of the The degree produces graduates who have both a following awards: BSc Hons Accounting; BSc qualifying law degree and significant professional Hons Accounting (Forensic Services); BSc Hons exemptions from the major accounting bodies. Accounting (Financial Economics); or BSc Hons It is accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland Accounting (Management Consulting). This suite (CAI) and the Association of Chartered Certified of pathways offers you high quality teaching, Accountants (ACCA). It is also recognised by expertise in accounting, forensic, economics and the Joint Academic Stage Board for England financial services and well-established links with and Wales (JASB) and the Law Society and Bar the accounting professional bodies, key graduate Council of Northern Ireland. employers, public sector and local industry. This degree is of interest to those wishing to This programme has been designed to pursue careers in accounting (auditing, taxation, broaden your opportunities in accounting and insolvency and forensics) and law (knowledge utilise our high-level employer links to ensure of business and taxation issues influence legal you get excellent employment opportunities. advice given about probate, divorce settlements). The programme has been accredited by UK and Ireland professional accounting bodies, Students may progress to a PGDip or MSc Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Institute Advanced Accounting which is unique to Ulster of Chartered Accountants in England and University in Ireland. For those wishing to pursue Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered their law studies, there is the LLM Human Rights Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute Law and Transitional Justice and the LLM Human of Management Accountants (CIMA). You have Rights Law and Peace Building. the opportunity to gain maximum exemptions from professional examinations depending on The aim of this degree is to produce the pathway selected for study and the final professionally focused graduates who have module mark achieved. an in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting and law. The degree As a graduate, you may take up a position as prepares students for a career in accountancy an accounting practitioner providing audit, (specialising in those areas which require a more accountancy, forensic services and taxation in-depth knowledge of law, such as forensic services to a variety of businesses and individuals. accounting, taxation and business recovery); a You could also avail of many accounting and career in law (in particular, corporate law); and/ finance roles in any type of business such as or postgraduate studies in accounting, law or financial or management accountant in a large cognate disciplines. commercial enterprise or within central or local government, a taxation specialist, a management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS consultant or an educationalist. The minimum required to be considered for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, The minimum required to be considered for some programmes will require higher grades entry to our undergraduate programmes is the and particular subjects. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for and particular subjects. further details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Accounting and Accounting with Animation Architectural Engineering Marketing Specialisms BDes Hons BEng Hons BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: NN45 UCAS code: NN43 UCAS code: WW26 UCAS code: J1H1 Magee Full-time Magee Full-time Belfast Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course allows students to combine two principle This course will enable you to distinguish yourself from Animation has become an integral part of the According to the Construction Industry Training subject areas from the business arena and to develop other accounting and finance graduates by enabling film, television, games and design industries, Board (CITB), 182,000 jobs will be created the skills necessary for an aspiring professional career you to also acquire a specialism in either taxation, from Jurassic Park to Avatar, Angry Birds to Call of in the UK’s construction sector over the next in accounting or marketing. In addition it provides the management or information systems. Duty, Xbox to mobile. The field of animation has number of years, specifically for professionals basis for graduates wishing to take a postgraduate experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. who can deliver innovative and practical building programme up to doctoral level. As the Ulster University Business School has strong links With new distribution methods and technologies, engineering designs that embrace low-carbon with the accountancy and taxation bodies, you will be your work will have many paths to reach a with economic operational performance. To The development of relevant employability skills is at the guided on the best choice of modules to suit your career worldwide audience. During the course you will meet this demand for professionals with the core of the degree and a variety of opportunities exist aspirations. The course offers the option of undertaking a study drawing, the principles of animation and required knowledge and skill-set, we have this within the programme to develop skills such as creative paid placement year locally or internationally or you can design, storytelling and narrative, design and the exciting course in architectural engineering. The thinking, project management, strategic planning, opt to study abroad for a year. history, practice and theory of screen production. programme is designed to meet the demand for business start-up, problem solving and interpersonal You will gain an understanding of creative and graduates who are creative and innovative, and This degree will help you develop a wide range of skills, as well as specific accounting and marketing technical processes using industry-standard software who can work in building services, architectural skills such as analytical problem solving, teamwork, skills. The Department has strong ties with the major in order to create interactive designs and computer integration, energy use in buildings and the research, commercial awareness and organising and professional bodies in accountancy, taxation and animations. application of renewable technologies. marketing including Chartered Accountants Ireland communicating information. Accounting specialists with (CAI), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants knowledge of the finance and the business environment As animation is a highly collaborative environment, The research-informed curriculum offers a route (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management are in great demand. The majority of graduates pursue you will learn the principles and practices through to professional status in an exciting and diverse teamwork, while developing your individual Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Certified Public careers in accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, profession. Graduates will have high levels of professional practice. The course enables students to Accountants in Ireland (CPA), the Irish Taxation Institute business, actuarial science, insurance, banking, finance or competence in the planning of building heating enter the industry of a range of exciting and rapidly (ITI) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). The management, in both the commercial and public sectors. and cooling systems, electrical energy supply evolving platforms, as well as facilitating numerous programme has been accredited by ACCA. and efficient environmental systems. You will be This course is accredited by the major accounting and opportunities for employment in a rapidly growing involved in the design of various building systems taxation bodies which are recognised worldwide including area at an international level. This course is accredited by the major accounting bodies associated with industrial, commercial and Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Association which are recognised worldwide including Chartered residential buildings such as heating, ventilation of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the This course aims to provide students with specialist Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Association of Chartered and air conditioning, refrigeration, lighting, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). knowledge and skills necessary to develop and Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered adapt their chosen career in the diverse creative water service, drainage, plumbing, security and Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The combination of subjects you will study on this course practices associated with animation. The course alarms, lifts, escalators, gas, electricity, and communication. You will also have a growing Graduates are well placed for a management career will provide a sound basis for a career in many different aims to contribute, through the education of its students as adaptive and resilient designers, writers role in the deployment of renewable energy in business, accounting, finance or to take advantage areas of business such as accounting, finance, taxation and thinkers, to the local, national and international systems and sustainability and energy efficiency of the increased opportunities in the public, private and or management in public, private or not-for-profit practice of design in its current and future forms. in buildings. voluntary sectors. organisations. Due to the professional body accounting exemptions available, you will also be a step ahead in Graduates with skills in computer animation have The course is accredited through the Chartered your professional accountancy training. On successful ENTRY REQUIREMENTS many well-paid career opportunities available to Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) completion of this course, it should be possible for you them. Students have worked on projects such as The minimum required to be considered for entry to and the Energy Institute. to progress to the MSc Advanced Accounting at Ulster VFX on Game of Thrones for HBO and concept art our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of University. for Sixteen South, here in Belfast, as well as many Graduates have progressed to highly successful three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes other companies in both animation production and careers in various areas such as contracting, will require higher grades and particular subjects. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS video games. consulting, governmental and public authorities, Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further The minimum required to be considered for entry to facilities management, energy advice, education, details. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and many are successful entrepreneurs. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes The minimum required to be considered for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the The minimum required to be considered for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, entry to our undergraduate programmes is the details. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. 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Architectural Technology Architecture Art and Design Artificial Intelligence and Management BA Hons (Foundation Year for Specialist Degrees) BEng Hons BSc Hons BDes
UCAS code: K235 UCAS code: K100 UCAS code: WW1F UCAS code: GA50 Jordanstown Full-time Belfast Full-time Belfast Full-time Magee Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE The BSc Hons Architectural Technology and This course engages in the complex and changing This is an exciting one year intensive practice- Increased use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) can bring Management course is based on a modular structure context of architecture, urbanism and landscape and based programme which will give you the major social and economic benefits by automating across two semesters and is available as a four-year the transformations taking place in society. Important opportunity to fully experience and explore tasks currently done by humans. AI computers sandwich programme (although students with the aspects of this engagement are with the wider issues a range of art and design approaches and can analyse and learn from information at higher necessary industrial experience may be exempted facing the profession and the provision of a creative disciplines in order to make an informed choice accuracy and speed than humans can. It offers from placement). The Diploma in Professional Practice context to investigate, challenge preconceptions, explore for your undergraduate specialism. massive gains in efficiency and performance to (DPP) is awarded on successful completion of an and fully engage the role of the architect in society. most or all industry sectors such as health, financial approved industrial placement year. Modules include: In semester one, you will have a diagnostic technology, advanced manufacturing, social Architectural graphics; Introduction to architecture; The course curriculum leads to professional recognition experience of a range of 2D and 3D disciplines media, and many more. Al is software that can be IT; Communications and surveying; Architectural and is guided by the Criteria for Validation set down which address some of the fundamentals of integrated into existing processes, improving them, technology (A); Introduction to CAD; Form and structure by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and theory and practice. An experimental drawing scaling them, and reducing their costs, by making of buildings; Comfort; Architectural CAD; Building the Prescription of Qualifications established by the programme will develop your observational or suggesting more accurate decisions through design; CAD applications; Architectural technology Architects Registration Board (ARB). These criteria set skills, your ability to draw from life, to explore better use of information. AI has also been a (B); Building physics; Building information modelling; out the minimum levels of awareness, knowledge, alternative means of drawing and to record visual main focus of computer science research at Ulster Project design; Dissertation; Conversion, adaptation understanding and ability of architecture that you must information from a variety of sources. In addition University for over 25 years, and we are uniquely and maintenance; and Environmental conservation acquire at key stages for RIBA/ARB Part 1 exemption a series of workshops will introduce you to the positioned to deliver this degree course. and energy studies (note these modules are subject to in the process of qualifying as an architect. This course context of art, media and design in the world change as the course develops). gives exemption from the RIBA/ARB Part 1 examination. around you. This course will develop your employability skills by: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architecture graduates not only become involved in In semester two, students select from the array Architectural Technologists (CIAT). constructing new buildings and renovating existing ones of specialisms in art, media and design which • Providing you with a broadly-based but also qualify for diverse roles in design and planning are representative of undergraduate degree education in AI and its related technologies Due to the broad knowledge base in the area of in construction and related industries. Architects work courses in art and design. At this point, specialist which will equip you with the knowledge architectural technology, a wide range of employment with clients, members of the broader public, local members of staff tutor your interests and ability; and skills to select and apply appropriate AI opportunities exist. Typical employers include government and statutory agencies, as well as many independent learning, critical thinking and techniques to a particular domain architectural technology practices, architectural practices, parallel disciplines engaged in the built environment resolutions are encouraged. Experimentation and contractors, education and library boards, health and including surveyors, project managers, construction and development in your chosen discipline area, with • Providing a systematic study of the theory social trusts, building control and other companies in civil engineers, and building services engineers, as well history, theory and contextual studies content, and principles of AI, which includes the construction industries. A highly desirable attribute as landscape architects and artists. are extended with particular emphasis on your fundamental theoretical computer science, of our graduates is their knowledge and skill relating to chosen discipline area. mathematics, programming and software building information modelling. Some graduates have ENTRY REQUIREMENTS engineering obtained excellent employment internationally. Self- There are no specific professional, statutory • Developing your competence in the use of employment is also a popular option after a few years The minimum required to be considered for entry to and regulatory bodies associated with this programming languages for the production when graduates are sufficiently experienced and they our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of programme. However members of staff have of AI and machine learning software become chartered architectural technologists with CIAT. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes varied and long-standing relationships with will require higher grades and particular subjects. national and international professional bodies components and networks. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further • Developing your ability to analyse problems, reason a solution and represent the The minimum required to be considered for entry to details. The course maintains an excellent record of knowledge using suitable AI methods and our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of student progression onto undergraduate degree computational techniques three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes programmes. Since 2012, consistently over 95% of our students entered undergraduate will require higher grades and particular subjects. • Providing opportunities for the development programmes in art and design at Ulster and of practical and team-based skills in Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further other institutions across the UK and Ireland. applying AI in an industrial context. details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. further details.
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Biology Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Biomedical Science, BSc Hons BSc Hons BSc Hons Applied (Pathology) BSc Hons
UCAS code: C100 UCAS code: BH81 UCAS code: B991, B992 UCAS code: B990 Coleraine Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Coleraine Full-time Coleraine Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Biology is the study of living organisms from the A biomedical engineer designs and develops all the Biomedical science is concerned with This course provides an academically challenging molecular level to ecosystems. Our biology course equipment used by doctors and biomedical scientists. understanding how diseases develop and and vocationally relevant science education for covers fundamental areas of biology, with a focus upon This ranges from a simple thermometer to hip how they may affect the normal functioning those wishing to follow careers in biomedical the biomedical, molecular and environmental sciences. replacements or complex diagnostic instruments such of the body. The aim of the discipline is the science, producing graduates eligible for Health During the first year you will study fundamentals as MRI or CT scanners. Biomedical engineering is investigation of the disease process and, and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration of biology such as biodiversity, plant and animal engineering that is applied to human health. Biomedical ultimately, the development of methods for as biomedical scientists to meet local, regional physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, as well as engineers (sometimes referred to as bioengineers) are monitoring, diagnosing, treating and preventing and national needs. This course provides cell biology. In the first semester of your first year you responsible for driving innovations and advances in disease. Competencies in both personal and opportunities for students to: will also receive tailormade training in subject specific medicine. Biomedical engineering integrates physical, interpersonal skills have been given priority in and transferable core skills in a small group teaching chemical, mathematical and computational sciences the design of the course content, together with a • Demonstrate knowledge and environment. and engineering principles to study biology, medicine, firm knowledge and understanding of science. understanding of biomedical science, behaviour and health. It advances fundamental The excellent reputation of the course has meant human health and disease In second year you will study more specific biological concepts; creates knowledge from the molecular to the that graduates have been extremely successful in science disciplines such as genetics, microbiology • Develop core skills necessary to evaluate organ systems level; and develops innovative biologics, finding high-level employment and are readily and biotechnology, which will build upon knowledge and to undertake research in biomedical materials, processes, implants, devices and informatics accepted for higher degree programmes at the acquired in first year but also underpin study in the final sciences approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment world’s top universities. year. The final year is driven by the very strong research of disease, for patient rehabilitation, and for improving • Apply intellectual, practical, enterprise and expertise and interests of the lecturing staff, and provides The course is three years full-time or four years if health. personal skills (including communication, an opportunity to carry out an extensive research project you choose to take the Diploma in Professional teamwork, problem-solving, decision- in a specific biological topic. This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Practice/Diploma in International Academic making, initiative and creativity) to enable and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Studies placement in year three. Students enrolled on this course can apply for affiliate effective life-long learning in biomedical Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic membership of the Royal Society of Biology. science. requirement for registration as an incorporated The programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). The course is three years full-time, or four years if you engineer. The degree is approved by the HCPC and choose to complete the Diploma in Professional Practice accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science Biomedical engineers take up employment in a range ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (DPP) / Diploma in International Academic Studies (IBMS). (DIAS) placement year. of different areas (due to its interdisciplinary nature). The minimum required to be considered for Potential employers include the medical device This course has a compulsory Diploma in Graduates of this degree will be able to work in a entry to our undergraduate programmes is the and pharmaceutical industry (e.g. Boston Scientific, Professional Practice (Pathology) (DPP) placement range of establishments in areas of biological research, equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, Medtronic, Abbott, Heartsine, Intelesens, Randox, Almac, year. human communities and demographic studies, health Norbrook, Trucorp, Siemens, Philips); hospital trusts; some programmes will require higher grades laboratories, environmental-related monitoring, government and regulatory agencies; and universities. and particular subjects. There are also opportunities for suitably qualified quality, survey, conservation or management, food, graduates to pursue higher degrees (MSc, MRes, A significant number of students have also gone on Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for pharmaceuticals or agrochemical industries. A large MPhil, PhD) through further taught studies and/ to complete further studies (MSc/PhD) in the field of further details. number of our biology graduates have obtained biomedical engineering and related subject areas. or research. Masters and doctoral degrees from Ulster and a variety of leading European and American universities, or ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS completed a PGCE to become teachers of biology. The minimum required to be considered for entry to The minimum required to be considered for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of this programme is the equivalent of three A-levels at BBB. The minimum required to be considered for entry to three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further further details. will require higher grades and particular subjects. details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Building Surveying Business Economics Business Information Business Studies BSc Hons BSc Hons Systems BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: K231 UCAS code: L101 UCAS code: N900 UCAS code: N100 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Magee Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Building surveyors provide expert advice on all aspects This course goes beyond the limits of traditional This course offers students an exciting blend This degree prepares you for a career in business of construction design, maintenance and condition economics and business-related courses by combining of business and computing modules, with a management in industry, commerce or the of buildings. Much of their work involves diagnosing a thorough understanding in economic theory with strong focus on managing data and information public sector. It focuses on the acquisition and problems and advising on repairs or renovations. business knowledge and applications. You will be systems, which will equip students for the dynamic application of knowledge relevant to the role of Much time is spent on site, working as part of a team, introduced to a set of economic concepts, frameworks world of global business. the manager in the rapidly changing environment preparing plans, organising surveys and undertaking and techniques that provide a basis for understanding Students will develop skills in data management, which is the modern business world. The course legal work. the economics that govern decision-making and data analysis, interactive web development, as also provides you with opportunities to develop behaviour within public, private and third sector and enhance your range of personal and The course provides the specialist knowledge and skills well as leadership and business management organisations. skills, including marketing, project management interpersonal transferable skills which are vital to necessary to enter the building surveying profession at successful performance in the workplace. graduate level, with a view to completing the Assessment The course is focused on the practical and applied skills and finance. of Professional Competence to gain professional in economics and business that are in high demand Employability for the changing world of work is The programme is recognised by a number membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered by the current marketplace. You will develop a detailed at the core of the BSc Hons Business Information of professional bodies related to accountancy, Surveyors (RICS). understanding of the global economy and Northern Systems and a variety of opportunities exist within marketing and human resources. On successful Ireland’s place within it. the programme and its modules, to develop such completion of the programme, students have Course content is aimed at providing an understanding skills. These skills include, for example, Creative sought exemption from professional bodies of the roles and purposes of building surveying and its This course has been designed to meet the needs of the Thinking, Web-based Development, Knowledge such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants relationship with other disciplines within the industry. Northern Ireland business sector. The skill-set developed Management, Analytics, Project Management, (ICA), the Chartered Institute of Management In addition to core areas of technology, maintenance on this course is in high demand by employers. As Strategic Planning, Business start-up, Problem Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered management and professional practice studies, a successful graduate, you will be prepared for a Solving, and Interpersonal skills. Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered interpersonal skills are developed across the duration of variety of career opportunities such as a professional The Department has strong ties with the major Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered the course. economist in the public or private sector, banking, Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). consultancy, management, research and teaching. You professional bodies in accountancy, taxation The course is accredited by the RICS and students could also pursue careers in business, accounting and and marketing including Chartered Accountants Graduates possess a combination of knowledge are encouraged to apply for student membership. finance related areas, or within the public sector. You Ireland (CAI), the Association of Chartered and skills which is attractive to a wide range of Graduates will be eligible for probationer membership will also be prepared for postgraduate study in related Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered potential employers. The career opportunities of the RICS and will receive full corporate membership disciplines. Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the available include management level posts in on completing the Assessment of Professional Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland finance, production, purchasing, personnel Competence. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (CPA), the Irish Taxation Institute (ITI) and the and marketing in industry and commerce, both Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). in Northern Ireland and further afield. Many Most graduates are employed in professional surveying The minimum required to be considered for entry to The programme equips graduates for a career graduates pursue successful careers in the civil practices, government and commercial organisations. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of in industry, commerce or the public sector. It also service, government agencies and other public This course also provides an ideal foundation for three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes provides the entrepreneurial and innovation sector organisations. Each year a number of graduates who wish to undertake postgraduate study will require higher grades and particular subjects. skills necessary for the creation of new business graduates proceed to postgraduate studies in this or research within Ulster University or other academic ventures and to stimulate the competitive University or elsewhere. institutions. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. impetus for managing, developing or consulting ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in existing businesses. The course provides ENTRY REQUIREMENTS opportunities for students to pursue careers in The minimum required to be considered for The minimum required to be considered for entry to management, consulting, finance, marketing, entry to our undergraduate programmes is the our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of data management and data analytics. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS some programmes will require higher grades will require higher grades and particular subjects. The minimum required to be considered for and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further entry to our undergraduate programmes is the Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for details. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, further details. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Business Studies Subject Business Studies Combinations with Options BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: Various UCAS code: N125 Magee Full-time Magee Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Business graduates with the knowledge and skills The BSc Hons Business Studies programmes meet the needs required to enhance the effectiveness of modern of those seeking a managerial career in business in the business are in demand. Choosing Business Studies private and public sector and through self-employment. You (major) in combination with another subject (minor), can specialise in one of the following major subject areas: lets you study for a degree that suits your own personal interests and career aspirations. These courses equip • Business Studies with Accounting – N1N4 you for a management career in industry, commerce • Business Studies with Enterprise – N125 or the public sector. You will also develop the entrepreneurial and innovation skills necessary for the • Business Studies with Marketing – N1N5 creation of new business ventures, and to stimulate Development of employability skills is at the core of the the competitive impetus for managing and developing degree and a variety of opportunities exist to develop skills existing businesses. such as creative thinking, project management, strategic planning and interpersonal skills so that, once graduated, Business Studies as a major subject students are well-placed to secure graduate level jobs. • Business Studies with Computing – N1GK Students have the opportunity to take on a placement locally, nationally or internationally in Year 3. • Business Studies with Drama – N1W4 The Department has strong ties with major professional • Business Studies with Irish – N1Q5 bodies in accountancy, exporting and marketing including Chartered Accountants Ireland, the Chartered Institute of The department has strong ties with major professional Marketing and the Institute of Exporters. In addition the bodies including Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), Department has strong links with many public organisations the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to support entrepreneurial activity and practices including (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Invest NI and Enterprise Ireland and developed expertise to Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Certified Public support enterprising students. Accountants in Ireland (CPA), the Irish Taxation Institute (ITI) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Graduates are well placed for a management career Business graduates are well placed for a management in business, self-employment or to take advantage of career in business, or to take advantage of the increased opportunities in the public sector. Depending on the choice of opportunities in the public sector. Graduates may specialism, graduates will have generic skills in management also proceed to postgraduate study or research in functions and specialist skills in accounting, enterprise or marketing. Graduates may also proceed to postgraduate related areas. Throughout the course, students will be study. Students are encouraged to develop their skills and encouraged to develop their personal skills and abilities abilities in order to maximise their career potential. Students in order to maximise their career potential. will be supported to reflect on career choices and plan their graduate career path through employer engagement, career ENTRY REQUIREMENTS fairs and careers staff counsel and advice amongst others. The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes The minimum required to be considered for entry to will require higher grades and particular subjects. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes details. will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Cinematic Arts Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Communication Management BSc Hons BEng Hons/MEng (Geoinformatics) and Public Relations BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: W600 UCAS code: H200 UCAS code: H202 UCAS code: P9P3 Magee Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course is for students who are interested in high This course is designed and structured to provide you Civil engineers create the modern world that we Emerging from teaching and research in the quality storytelling across all screens. The course brings with the opportunity to study the scientific, technical live in, designing, building and managing all kinds field of communication and links with the a combination of dramatic storytelling for the age of and managerial aspects of civil engineering to an of infrastructure. This includes buildings, bridges, continually developing communication industries, streaming media (Netflix, Amazon Prime etc). Cinematic appropriate level. It contains all the elements required energy and water supply, waste disposal, roads, this course places the study of communication arts encourages consideration of all screens, from a for employment in any of the strands of civil engineering railways and tunnels. The course provides a high processes at the heart of an understanding of mobile device or tablet, right through to a modern 4K including structures, highways or water and wastewater. level of technical design proficiency and a practical the communication industries in general, and digital cinema screen, and forges together storytelling knowledge of civil engineering and construction, the public relations industry in particular. On this with the very latest in professional film production The skills of self-motivation, original thought, problem- enhanced by using practical work, laboratories, course, you will develop knowledge and skills in standards. You will develop key skills in film-making solving and decision-making, which are so essential site visits and team projects. In third year students strategic internal and external communication. and image production, screen-writing for film and tv, to the professional engineer, are encouraged and undertake a mandatory period of industrial cinematography, editing, acting/directing, music/sound developed by a programme of project work and design placement. This sets the context for final year studies Students work in close collaboration with industry design for film and film producing. which is undertaken either individually or in small and enhances employment prospects. A Diploma and professional bodies like the Chartered groups. in Professional Practice (DPP) is awarded to students Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the Public Graduates will possess a range of valuable and who satisfactorily complete their placement. The Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII), the Northern transferable skills in key areas of moving image content Progress to the MEng Civil Engineering is permitted Geoinformatics in the title of our course refers to Ireland Government Affairs Group (NIGAG) development/production, communication and creative on achieving marks of 60% average or above in the the high level of surveying and engineering GIS and the International Association of Business thinking. Graduates may find themselves in a variety equivalent of the second year of the full-time BEng Hons (Geographic Information System). In addition to Communicators (IABC). Many staff are members of roles including: film director; screenwriter; film Civil Engineering. the usual modules studied in civil engineering, of the International Communication Association producer/ production manager; cinematographer; each year of the course includes a surveying or (the key academic subject association in the The MEng Civil Engineering is accredited as fully art director, post-production supervisor, film editor engineering GIS module to develop a working area), as well as a number of the above bodies. A satisfying the educational base for a chartered and colour grader; tv and commercial director; and knowledge of geospatial principles. number of these bodies and associations also offer engineer (CEng). The BEng Hons Civil Engineering is researcher. student membership and student representative accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for This course is accredited by the Joint Board of opportunities. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS an incorporated engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying Moderators and meets the academic requirement the educational base for a chartered engineer (CEng). A for the incorporated engineer. It meets the guidelines This programme is recognised by the Chartered The minimum required to be considered for entry to programme of accredited further learning is required to of the Engineering Council for education and Institute of Public Relations. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of complete the educational base for CEng. The accrediting placement training and satisfies the academic base three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes body (Joint Board of Moderators) encompasses the for membership of the Chartered Institution of Civil The BSc Hons Communication Management will require higher grades and particular subjects. Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineering Surveyors. Many of the students on this and Public Relations degree has been designed Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and course, complete the MSc Civil and Infrastructure to match a host of new career developments in Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further Transportation (CIHT), and the Institute of Highway Engineering or Fire Safety Engineering and proceed public relations, politics, public affairs, integrated details. Engineers. to full chartered status. communications, digital professions, broadcasting, management and consultancy. Its broad and Graduates will typically take up opportunities with Upon graduation, you will be well equipped to embark varied modules are appropriate for careers in on a career in any branch of the civil engineering civil engineering contractors, consulting engineering practices, surveying practices and government the public, private and voluntary sectors, both profession or, subject to performance, to undertake local and international. The degree is built on postgraduate studies or research in related areas. departments. Civil engineering graduates are highly desirable in other careers such as business and the heritage of the BSc Hons Public Relations and finance due to the skills acquired on the course. the BSc Hons Communication suite of degrees, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS which have developed a reputation for nurturing The minimum required to be considered for entry to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS their students. Many graduates now hold senior our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of management positions in the global marketplace. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes The minimum required to be considered for will require higher grades and particular subjects. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, The minimum required to be considered for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further some programmes will require higher grades entry to our undergraduate programmes is the details. and particular subjects. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for some programmes will require higher grades further details. and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Communication, Advertising Community Youth Work Computer Science Computer Science (Software and Marketing BSc Hons BSc Hons Systems Development) BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: P2N5 UCAS code: L521 UCAS code: G401 UCAS code: G601 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Magee Full-time Magee Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Evolving in tandem with industry developments and The programme integrates teaching and practice in If you are interested in computer software design, If you are interested in computer software design, new and emerging technologies, this degree uniquely its approach to learning. There are three work-based how computers communicate and how they how computers communicate and how they combines the study of advertising and marketing within assessed practice modules over the three-year period actually perform their tasks, then this course actually perform their tasks, this course is for you. a School of Communication and Media. You will gain a (four year part-time) period totalling 900 hours. The is for you. This course will provide you with a This course will equip you with a varied computer solid grounding in communication theory and practice, modules of study reflect the need for students to develop varied computer science education based upon science education based upon the development which is then practically applied in different contexts. knowledge and skills for practice. These include topics the development of your programming skills. and improvement of your programming skills and themes such as the context and foundations for After you complete this course you will have the throughout. You will specialise in software The course team places great emphasis on practical youth work, interpersonal skills and informal education, skills necessary to pursue a career in computing systems development in final year, an area application and we have strong links with industry, psychology, sociology, social policy and management, in a wide range of commercial and industrial which considers the evolution of a system from offering many opportunities to put your skills into and supervision theory and practice. Diversity and organisations. a client’s initial ideas to a formal statement practice. There is an option to undertake a work inequality, community development and applied expressed through code which can be executed placement in your third year, although you can complete independent study also form key elements of the This course has been accredited by a professional on a machine. the course in three years. programme. engineering institution under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. It provides full This course has been accredited by a professional With our placement students and graduates situated The course will provide you with a professional exemption from examination requirements for engineering institution under licence from the UK far and wide, the degree is widely known and well community youth work qualification which is endorsed professional membership of the British Computer regulator, the Engineering Council. It provides full respected within the communication industry in Northern by the North South Education and Training Standards Society (BCS) and contributes to chartered exemption from examination requirements for Ireland and beyond. The programme is recognised by committee (NSETS), and is recognised by employers engineer status. professional membership of the British Computer the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. Society (BCS) and contributes to chartered Graduates with computer science and engineer status. With its broad and varied range of modules, the There are many career options open to community communications technology skills will find course offers a host of career options and affords youth workers. Past students have obtained jobs such as many career opportunities available to them, in Graduates with computer science and software students the chance to engage with various aspects of youth worker in charge of a full-time youth centre; youth developing new software, as project managers, systems development skills will find many communication before they enter the workplace. The mentors working in one to one and group settings; youth in systems analysis, planning and technical career opportunities available to them in degree is recognised by employers in the public, private project workers; detached and outreach youth work on management, or information management developing new software. On completing this and voluntary sectors. Many of our graduates take up the streets with young people; youth conference workers and database environments. Skills developed course successfully, students will be able to positions in advertising and marketing, and a number within a youth justice context and many have gained on the course will always be in strong demand choose from a number of career options such also hold senior positions in the public relations, digital employment in youth leadership and management posts as virtually every modern enterprise needs as software engineer, computer programmer, communication, media, government, retail, education at a senior level. increasing numbers of computer-literate computing consultant, or systems manager or and hospitality sectors. graduates. Opportunities for postgraduate study administrator. Skills developed in the course will Youth workers have worked in a wide range of agencies in computing, engineering or related areas always be in strong demand as virtually every ENTRY REQUIREMENTS which include Education Authority, YMCA, Youth are substantial. The course has been designed modern enterprise needs increasing numbers of Action NI, Start360, Youth Justice Agency, Springboard The minimum required to be considered for entry to to enable students who graduate with a good computer-literate graduates. Opportunities for Opportunities, Youth Initiatives, Include Youth and many honours degree to apply for postgraduate study postgraduate study in computing, engineering our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of local community youth projects and organisations. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes towards a PhD, MSc, MRes or other higher or related areas are substantial. The course has will require higher grades and particular subjects. qualification. been designed to enable students who graduate ENTRY REQUIREMENTS with a good honours degree to apply for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further The minimum required to be considered for entry to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS postgraduate study towards a PhD, MSc, MRes or details. other higher qualification our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of The minimum required to be considered for three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes entry to our undergraduate programmes is the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades The minimum required to be considered for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further and particular subjects. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the details. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for some programmes will require higher grades further details. and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Computing Science Computing Technologies Construction Engineering Consumer Management BSc Hons BSc Hons and Management and Food Innovation BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: G400 UCAS code: G500 UCAS code: K220 UCAS code: N980 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Coleraine Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course offers a broad-based education in This course addresses the underlying principles of The management of construction projects on site Understanding the role of the consumer and computing science with an emphasis on the principles modern computing technology, its role in helping to is a vital part of the construction process however, the importance of meeting consumer demands and practice of software engineering. A graduate would solve real-world business problems and the critical the success of the project on site is influenced by within today’s marketplace is the central focus be equipped with skills to work and problem-solve in a issues in its effective management. A graduate would be decisions taken at project initiation; planning, within this exciting programme. You will develop software development team in the software industry or a equipped with skills for the development, maintenance, pricing, procurement and contract management your knowledge on the pivotal role the consumer commercial IT department. evaluation and management of computing systems in are vital. This course includes core subjects plays in the design, development, management, a range of organisations, typically in the context of IT such as construction technology, construction marketing and retailing of food products and It will equip you to apply best practice computing and departments in public or private sector organisations. law, economics and construction management. services. You will gain valuable experience through software engineering skills to the development of a wide Key themes such as procurement, innovation, our state-of-the-art facilities which offer fully range of information systems in organisations. The BSc It will equip you with the ability to analyse applications BIM, sustainability and health and safety are equipped product development kitchens, sensory Hons Computing Science provides for the systematic and to specify and develop solutions to organisational embedded within specific modules. The focus of testing booths, consumer research facilities, study of the theory and principles of programming and and technical problems requiring computing the programme in years one and two is generally and a nutritional analysis laboratory. software engineering, computer hardware and software technologist support. The BSc Hons Computing on technical areas such as science, engineering technologies, and the role of computing systems in Technologies provides for the systematic study of and technology, with a gradual shift towards The programme is ranked number one for organisations. computing technologies and their role in organisations. construction management in later years. student satisfaction in UK institutions for food and beverage studies (NSS, 2018). The University It is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for It is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for The programme is accredited by the Chartered is also ranked in the top five UK universities for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement Institute of Building (CIOB). Additionally, the hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism in The for registration as a chartered IT professional. It is also for registration as a chartered IT professional. It is also School of the Built Environment has achieved Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide (The accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on CIOB accredited centre status. This award Times/Sunday Times, 2018). behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of demonstrates completion of a rigorous and fully meeting the academic requirement for incorporated fully meeting the academic requirement for incorporated intensive assessment process to ensure that the It is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) engineer and partially meeting the academic engineer and partially meeting the academic Centre’s ethos, course structure and delivery align that academic, vocational and professional requirement for a chartered engineer. requirement for a chartered engineer. with the standards required by the CIOB and the standards achieved are appropriate and wider construction industry. programme content and delivery meet Graduates with skills in computing science have many Graduates with computing technologies skills have international IoH benchmark standards. career opportunities available to them in a wide range many career opportunities available to them including The construction industry now recruits site of commercial and industrial organisations developing database administration, technical support, software managers, project managers, project planners The course offers flexibility to progress into new software, as project managers, systems analysts, development and IT project management. Average and site engineers almost exclusively from our areas of employment relating to consumer in planning and technical management, or information salaries are often higher than those of other graduates. graduate pool. This degree is an essential first management and food innovation. Career routes management and database environments. They may There are also opportunities for postgraduate study in step to a rewarding career. Graduates may include food product development, sensory also work in marketing and sales. Average salaries are computing technologies, computing or a related area. continue their study on the MSc Construction science, quality control, teaching, marketing and often higher than those of other graduates. There are Business and Leadership, either on a full-time or sales, health promotion, consumer protection also opportunities for postgraduate study in computing, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS part-time basis and some have also gone on to and rights, human resource management software development or a related area. study the MSc Fire Safety Engineering at Ulster. and food journalism. The elective placement The minimum required to be considered for entry to opportunity also provides you with valuable ENTRY REQUIREMENTS our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS work-related learning experiences to further three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes inform your career decision- making. In addition, The minimum required to be considered for entry to will require higher grades and particular subjects. The minimum required to be considered for successful completion enables you to progress to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of entry to our undergraduate programmes is the Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further postgraduate study and be eligible to apply for the three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, details. PGCE Home Economics. You will also have the will require higher grades and particular subjects. some programmes will require higher grades opportunity to participate in the optional tutoring in and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further schools programme prior to applying to the PGCE. details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS further details. The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Criminology and Criminology Subject Culinary Arts Criminal Justice Combinations Management BSc Hons BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: M931 UCAS code: Various UCAS code: D690 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Belfast Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course provides students with a knowledge of key Criminology, as an area of study, has a lengthy pedigree The BSc Hons Culinary Arts Management has criminological concepts and theoretical approaches and and you will be presented throughout the course with been designed to meet the needs of those the necessary skills required to undertake criminological a range of ideas and theories from several different who wish to work in the food management research. The course enables students to demonstrate disciplines including law, public policy, social policy industry. You will develop an in-depth knowledge understanding of the criminal justice system and the and economics. You will study mainstream concepts of of culinary arts and the management skills political, social and economic context within which it criminology and criminal justice such as crime, victims, necessary for this dynamic and highly customer- operates. Students will be supported in developing a sentencing, policing, and emergent ideas on state, focused industry. We are one of only seven UK professional attitude and a responsibility for individual global and environmental crime. These, coupled with universities that offer a world-class learning learning and teamwork. a knowledge of institutions and structures, will provide environment, allowing you to put your business you with a wider understanding of behaviour and activity management principles into practice in the Criminology, as an area of study, has a lengthy pedigree within the criminal justice system. realistic work environment of the award- and you will be presented throughout the course with winning ‘The Academy’ restaurant. The focus a range of ideas and theories from several different Criminology as a minor subject on employability within the degree ensures our disciplines including law, public policy, social policy and graduates progress quickly to senior roles in • Law with Criminology – M1M9 economics. You will study criminological concepts and management. issues related to criminal justice, such as crime and • Politics with Criminology – L2M9 deviance, victims, policing, sentencing and punishment, Ulster University is ranked in the top five UK and emergent ideas on state, corporate and • Social Policy with Criminology – L4M9 universities for hospitality, leisure, recreation environmental crime. These, coupled with a knowledge and tourism in The Times/Sunday Times Good of institutions and structures, will provide you with a • Sociology with Criminology – L3M9 University Guide (The Times/Sunday Times, wider understanding of behaviour and activity within the 2018). criminal justice system. The course equips students for a variety of careers within organisations with a criminal justice or public policy The course is accredited by the Institute of The degree will provide you with the opportunity to gain focus, in the private, voluntary and statutory sectors. Hospitality that academic, vocational and a combination of theoretical knowledge and a range of It also prepares students for a range of postgraduate professional standards achieved are appropriate skills necessary for employment in organisations with a opportunities in related fields. and programme content and delivery meet criminal justice focus within the private, voluntary and international Institute of Hospitality benchmark statutory sectors. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS standards. It also prepares students for a range of postgraduate The minimum required to be considered for entry to Industrial forecasts predict an acute shortage opportunities in related fields. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of of highly skilled executive chefs. Graduates can three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes choose from a wide range of career pathways ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. within the industry from Michelin star restaurants to multinational food service companies to The minimum required to be considered for entry to Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further becoming a culinary entrepreneur. Alternatively, our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of details. there are numerous opportunities in the wider three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes food industry as food product development chefs, will require higher grades and particular subjects. food writers or stylists. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further You may also proceed to related post graduate details. study within the school such as the MSc International Hospitality Management or the MSc Events Management. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Drama Drama Subject BA Hons Combinations BA Hons
UCAS code: W440 UCAS code: Various Magee Full-time Magee Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Drama provides an exciting and challenging Taking drama as a major subject, in combination programme with an emphasis on contemporary with another minor subject, allows you to develop performance practices. Our approach to a broad knowledge of drama practices and teaching and learning integrates theories and systematic approaches to the analysis of works practices of performance in order to extend our in performance. Students are able to prepare understanding of drama as an art form in its themselves for the kinds of mosaic careers social, political and cultural contexts. characteristic of the creative industries and increasingly more common across a range of Our expert lecturing staff are internationally- sectors. Depending on which minor you take, you recognised researchers with a range of industry- can enhance your range of skills and knowledge related experience. The drama programmes or develop additional interests related to your benefit from extensive links with theatre proposed career. practitioners and key Irish theatre companies, who use our spaces for performances and Drama as a major subject delivering practice-based workshops. • Drama with Irish – W4Q5 Graduates work in the professional theatre as actors, directors, writers and stage managers. • Drama with Marketing – W4N5 They also work as teachers, college and university • Drama with Music – W4W3 lecturers, drama therapists or community artists. They have found work with Kabosh Theatre Drama as a minor subject Company, Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, the Millennium Forum, Jigsaw Productions, the Lyric • Business Studies with Drama – N1W4 Theatre, In Yer Space, BBC, and Derry Playhouse, amongst others. They have been employed • Irish with Drama – Q5W4 in various media posts, management, theatre • Music with Drama – W3W4 management, arts administration and the civil service. Drama graduates have some of the best rates of employment amongst all arts and humanities Because of the range of transferable skills graduates in the UK. Our graduates work in the associated with drama - communication, professional theatre as actors, directors, writers analysis, creative thinking, team management and stage managers. They also work as teachers, - you will also be equipped to work in a range college and university lecturers, drama therapists of non-specialist careers. Other options include or community artists. They have found work further academic or practical study. with Kabosh Theatre Company, Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, the Millennium Forum, Jigsaw ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Productions, the Lyric Theatre, In Yer Space, BBC The minimum required to be considered for and Derry Playhouse, amongst others. They have entry to our undergraduate programmes is the set-up their own businesses, founded theatre equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, companies, been employed in various media some programmes will require higher grades posts, management, theatre management, arts and particular subjects. administration and the civil service. Our graduates also progress to postgraduate study and training. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Economics Education Subject BSc Hons Combinations BA Hons
UCAS code: 6H55 UCAS code: Various Jordanstown Full-time Coleraine Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course emphasises those aspects of Studying education as a minor, in combination economics relating to the practical application with another subject, will provide you with an of economics in policy making, management introduction to the main concepts and concerns and business. This course aims to provide you of contemporary educational theory and practice with the ability to apply economic principles and in Northern Ireland, the UK and internationally. models to a wide range of issues, as well as Students who are interested in teaching as a understanding the larger driving forces which career may decide to add education to their shape economic and public policy, developing degree ’mix’ at undergraduate level, before your problem-solving skills and making you more applying for a Postgraduate Certificate in adept in information technology, numeracy and Education (PGCE) once they have completed their the use of statistical methods. degree. You will have the option of a funded placement Education as a minor subject year or a study abroad opportunity in the third year which provides a link between the subjects • English with Education – Q3X3 studied and their application in a real world • Environmental Science with Education – F8X3 setting, as well as allowing further development of your personal profile and business skills • Geography with Education – F8XH base. Satisfactory completion of the professional placement or study abroad option leads to the • History with Education – V1X3 award of the Diploma in Professional Practice or Diploma in International Academic Studies • Journalism with Education – P5X3 respectively. Whilst studying education as a minor does not Previous economics graduates have gone into in itself provide qualified teacher status, it is an careers in business, finance and the public sector ideal starting point to focus your future career locally, nationally and throughout Europe. Recent ambitions. Graduates can take advantage of the graduates have taken up careers as consultants postgraduate opportunities available at Ulster to in accountancy firms, recruitment consultants, fulfil their ambitions in the teaching profession. economic researchers, assistant economists, Those graduates who are interested in a teaching trainee accountants, management and in career may apply for the appropriate PGCE. You stockbroking and financial services. should be aware though that Ulster does not offer PGCE courses in all the major subjects with which ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Education can be combined. The minimum required to be considered for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, The minimum required to be considered for some programmes will require higher grades entry to our undergraduate programmes is the and particular subjects. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for and particular subjects. further details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Electrical and Electronic Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Engineering BEng Hons MEng Hons (with German Masters Degree) BEng Hons MEng Hons
UCAS code: H602 UCAS code: H601 UCAS code: H600 UCAS code: H610 Magee Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Power the world – become an electrical engineer and This course will allow you to develop an understanding This course has been designed with the aid of Within this programme you have the option apply your interest in maths and physics to the field of of modern electronic engineering, from programming employers to prepare students for a wide range to study for a semester at either of two partner engineering that deals with electricity, electronics and and circuit design, to signal analysis, signal processing of industrial electronic roles. Expanding upon the institutions in Germany, Augsburg University electromagnetism. and embedded systems. Utilising a connected knowledge gained in the first four years (three of Applied Sciences or Kempten University of programme of study, allowing you to build upon your in study, one in industry), this course will allow Applied Sciences. This will lead to a second This course will prepare you to become a professional knowledge gained in each semester, this degree will you to choose specialist subjects in the fifth year. award of MSc Mechatronic Systems or MSc electrical engineer, working on electrical products and prepare you to become a well-rounded engineer, This will allow you to extend your knowledge in Electrical Engineering, respectively. During this systems, from research and design, to installation. It will equipped for a wide range of roles within industry. an area of interest to you, or an area which will study period, all lectures and assessments are be your job to deal with the input of power to electrical Core to this degree is the industrial placement, in provide further career opportunities. Utilising a delivered in English. systems, as well as with data acquisition and gathering. which you will take up employment in an engineering connected programme of study, allowing you You will be qualified to work in many areas including company, within the UK or worldwide. This industrial to build upon your knowledge gained in each Expanding upon the knowledge gained in the power generation and control, transportation, IT, placement provides an important real-world context semester, this degree will prepare you to become first four years (three in study, one in industry), manufacturing, construction and telecommunications. for your studies and also allows you to gain relevant a well-rounded engineer, equipped for a wide this course will allow you to choose specialist industrial experience, which is beneficial when applying range of roles within industry. Core to this degree subjects in the fifth year. This will enable you to Most electrical engineers work with large-scale electrical for graduate positions. Students who maintain a high is the industrial placement, in which you will take extend your knowledge in an area of interest to systems, such as using electricity to transmit energy, standard in the first two years of the course have the up employment in an engineering company, you, or an area which will provide further career however, a wide range of technologies are being option to transfer to the MEng Electronic Engineering. within the UK or worldwide. This industrial opportunities. Core to this degree is the industrial developed, from household appliances and installing placement provides an important real world placement, in which you will gain employment lighting within buildings, to power stations and satellite This degree has been accredited by a professional context for your studies. in an engineering company, within the UK or communications. engineering institution under licence from the UK worldwide. regulator, the Engineering Council. It is accredited for This degree has been accredited by a The course has a built-in year of work experience partial registration by the Institution of Mechanical professional engineering institution under licence This provides an important real world context making it a highly practical degree with highly trained Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. for your studies and allows you to gain relevant graduates. and Technology (IET). This course is accredited for CEng registration by industrial experience. This degree has been accredited by a professional engineering This degree has been accredited by a professional the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Job prospects in a wide range of engineering industries institution under licence from the UK regulator, engineering institution under licence from the UK and the Institution of Engineering and Technology are excellent, with the majority of graduates finding the Engineering Council. This course is accredited regulator, the Engineering Council. It is accredited for (IET). employment within four months of graduation. for CEng registration by the Institution of partial registration by the Institution of Mechanical Graduates with a BEng Hons, first class or upper Job prospects in a wide range of engineering Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution Engineers (IMechE) and is pending accreditation with the second-class award, satisfy the requirements for a wide industries are excellent with the majority of of Engineering and Technology (IET). Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). range of postgraduate research posts and scholarships graduates finding employment within four Job prospects in a wide range of engineering Job prospects in a wide range of engineering industries in electronic, computing, mechatronic and biomedical months of graduation. Graduates with an MEng industries are excellent with the majority of are excellent, with the majority of graduates finding engineering. Graduates have career opportunities within or a BEng Hons, first class or upper second-class graduates finding employment within four employment within six months of graduation. Graduates a wide range of sectors, including semiconductors, award, satisfy the requirements for a wide range months of graduation. Graduates with an MEng with a BEng Hons, first class or upper second class power, renewable energy, communications, software, of postgraduate research posts and scholarships or a BEng Hons, first class or upper second-class award, satisfy the requirements for a wide range of hardware design and embedded systems. in electronic, computing, mechatronic and award, satisfy the requirements for a wide range postgraduate research posts and scholarships. biomedical engineering. Electronic engineering ENTRY REQUIREMENTS graduates have career opportunities within a of postgraduate research posts and scholarships ENTRY REQUIREMENTS wide range of sectors including power, renewable in electronic, computing, mechatronic and The minimum required to be considered for entry to energy, communications, software, hardware biomedical engineering. Graduates have The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of design and embedded systems. career opportunities within a wide range of our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes sectors including power, renewable energy, three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS communications, software, hardware design and will require higher grades and particular subjects. embedded systems. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further The minimum required to be considered for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS details. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades The minimum required to be considered for and particular subjects. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for some programmes will require higher grades further details. and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Electronics and Energy Engineering Management Engineering Management Embedded Systems BSc Hons BEng Hons MEng Hons BEng Hons
UCAS code: GH56 UCAS code: H222 UCAS code: H710 UCAS code: H712 Magee Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course aims to prepare students for a career Energy is an exciting, emerging professional discipline. This four-year engineering course is designed to This five-year, MEng engineering course is in computer engineering. It seeks to produce You will gain an in-depth knowledge of conventional equip you with a valuable blend of engineering designed to equip you with the engineering graduates with a high level of proficiency and a and renewable energy systems including wind, and business skills. It provides you with a and business skills that will enable you to sound understanding of the integration of software bioenergy, solar, tidal and wave, heat pumps, smart broad-based education that includes studies in effectively implement new technologies and and hardware system design. It combines the theory grids, fuel cells and energy storage technologies. You engineering technology, manufacturing systems production systems, enhance design methods and practice of both electronic design and software will be able to specify them and determine their sizing and processes, materials and product design. and products, and implement new engineering development and provides the opportunity to work for a given energy scenario. You will know how to These are complemented by studies in business management methods. It will prepare you to with industry standard design tools and use electronic evaluate them, work out their economics, assess relevant and management. During industrial placement, lead developments in your chosen area of instrumentation. If you are interested in developing policy agendas (e.g. environmental, planning) and you will experience and participate in real-life engineering through innovation, creativity and proficiency in both computing and electronic ensure their social acceptance. You will also develop the engineering and learn how theory relates to the management of change. The development engineering, this is the course for you. intellectual skills required to understand new theories, practice. Successful completion of your industrial of your communication, project management, concepts and methods in unfamiliar situations and placement leads to the award of the Diploma in problem-solving, IT and other soft skills are Lectures are used to present theory and concepts adapt to meet future challenges. Professional Practice (DPP) upon graduation. very important facets of the course. A year of and are supported through a combination of tutorial industrial placement gives you the opportunity to discussion and practical laboratory exercises. Modules The course is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on This course is accredited by the Institution of experience and participate in real-life engineering are either assessed by coursework only or by a behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution and learn how theory relates to practice, leading combination of coursework and formal examinations fully meeting the academic requirement for registration of Engineering and Technology on behalf of to the additional Diploma in Professional Practice (January and May). Coursework assessment is carried as an incorporated engineer and partially meeting the the Engineering Council for the purposes of (DPP) award upon graduation. out using any combination of written assignments, class academic requirement for registration as a chartered fully meeting the academic requirement for tests, presentations and group assignments. engineer. registration as an incorporated engineer and The course is accredited by the Institution of partially meeting the academic requirement for Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution This course has been accredited by a professional There is a large demand for professionals who can help registration as a chartered engineer. of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf engineering institution under licence from the UK address current and future challenges of affordable, of the Engineering Council for the purposes regulator, the Engineering Council. The course provides sustainable and secure energy supply across all Excellent career opportunities for engineering of fully meeting the academic requirement for full exemption from examination requirements for economic sectors. Embarking upon a career in energy management graduates are available in a wide registration as a chartered engineer. professional membership of the British Computer Society can open a wide variety of choices in both public and range of industrial sectors such as aerospace, and contributes to chartered engineer status. private sectors. As an energy professional you will automotive, biomedical, consumer and industrial There are excellent career opportunities for be engaging in energy assessments of systems and goods, electronics and semiconductors, heavy engineering management graduates in a wide Graduates with this mix of electronics and computer processes, carrying out the design, sizing and evaluation machinery, mining and oil, food and drink, and range of industrial sectors such as aerospace, science skills have many career opportunities available of alternative/ renewable energy systems, depending on in service sectors such as logistics, transportation automotive, biomedical, consumer and industrial to them including careers in electronics circuit design; their economic, environmental and social acceptability. and consultancy. They include manufacturing goods, electronics and semiconductors, heavy the electronics or computing manufacturing industry; Career progression will take you into strategic decision- system design and operation, product design, machinery, mining and oil, food and drink, and software engineering; project management; or making, budgetary control and wider consultancy mechanical engineering, the introduction of in service sectors such as logistics, transportation planning and technical management. There is also responses. Opportunities also exist to continue your new technology, lean engineering, process and and consultancy. They include manufacturing the opportunity to work in research. Opportunities for studies through MSc and PhD programmes in renewable methods engineering, production and materials system design and operation, product design postgraduate study in electronics, computer science or a energy, infrastructure and sustainability issues, in the management, quality engineering, research, and and development, mechanical engineering, related area are broad. Centre for Sustainable Technologies. industrial engineering, as well as a wide range CADCAM, the introduction of new technology, of opportunities in business analysis, marketing, process and methods engineering, production ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS customer liaison engineering and project and materials management, manufacturing management in diverse areas of engineering. engineering, quality engineering, research, and The minimum required to be considered for entry to The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of industrial engineering, as well as a wide range of our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS opportunities in business. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. will require higher grades and particular subjects. The minimum required to be considered for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS entry to our undergraduate programmes is the Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, The minimum required to be considered for details. details. some programmes will require higher grades entry to our undergraduate programmes is the and particular subjects. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for and particular subjects. further details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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English English Subject Environmental Health Environmental Science BA Hons Combinations BSc Hons BSc Hons BA Hons
UCAS code: Q300 UCAS code: Various UCAS code: B910 UCAS code: F900, F901 Coleraine Full-time Coleraine Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Coleraine Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Our student satisfaction figure speaks for itself – English This course enables you to acquire a critically-informed Environmental health professionals are at the This course examines the natural environment and at Ulster is a fantastic course taught by fantastic knowledge of English literature in its historical range forefront of public health, as every aspect of human impact upon it. The course produces science lecturers. Our aim is to raise your aspirations and and depth, as well as developing exactly the kind of environmental health is designed to improve the graduates with an interdisciplinary understanding to expand your horizons, and we bring a unique communicative skills – both written and spoken – that public’s health and wellbeing. This innovative of the complexity and uncertainty of environmental combination of passion, friendliness and expertise to this employers are looking for. We offer modules covering and dynamic programme leads to rewarding systems. This course will equip graduates with the mission. All you have to bring is a love of books; given all major aspects of the English literary tradition since opportunities for people who are looking for a skills and competencies to observe, measure, model this, we can help you turn the pleasurable activity of Shakespeare. English is especially useful when taken in satisfying and challenging career. and manage these systems. This is achieved through reading into a valuable qualification. combination with another subject, as it enables you to the integration of theoretical, practical and field- This highly commended and rated degree enables based approaches. develop the sort of knowledge and writing skills required students to develop unique and valuable skills, to We will equip you with a knowledge of writing for any career in teaching, journalism and the media. attain fulfilling jobs both locally and globally. Interdisciplinary in nature, the course embraces from Shakespeare to Seamus Heaney and beyond, ecology, geography, glaciology, meteorology, offering courses that cover many aspects of literature, English as a major subject This course has great strengths in developing the hydrology, oceanography, geology, pedology and including optional modules on women’s writing, Irish practical and academic skills required for a career • English with Education – Q3X3 environmental chemistry, and considers present-day literature in English, Romantic and Gothic literature, in environmental health including problem solving, environmental problems such as climate change, screen adaptations, and contemporary world fiction communication, research and management skills. • English with History – Q3V1 natural hazards, environmental degradation, (among others). We also offer a strand of creative and It also aims to facilitate the development of the conservation, planning, recreation, tourism provision, professional writing modules wherein you can develop English as a main subject personal, communication and intellectual abilities and international development. your own style while also learning about the practicalities required for a career that involves working in of writing for publication. The majority of your degree • English and History – QV31 partnership and influencing change. The course is three years or four years if you choose will be made up of such optional courses, so you can to complete a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)/ Core subjects include food safety management, follow your own interests and become an expert in the English as a minor subject Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS) health and safety at work, environmental protection, placement year. styles of writing that are important to you. • History with English – V1Q3 housing and public health. The areas of sustainability, The degree is accredited by the Institution of According to a recent World Economic Forum report, quality of life and health inequalities are also • Journalism with English* – P5Q3 integrated throughout the programme. Environmental Sciences. the three most significant employability skills in 2020 will be complex problem solving, critical thinking and Students are equipped with the kind of intellectual and The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of An environmental science degree offers a broad creativity. No subject gives you a better grounding in communicative skills that employers of all kinds require. Environmental Health (CIEH) and the Institution of scientific training and a wide range of career choices. these aptitudes than English: they lie at the very core of Common career destinations include publishing, Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Graduates have found employment as teachers our discipline. On top of these, empathetic reading will journalism and the media, business, the creative arts, (both primary and secondary), landscape planners, develop your emotional intelligence, and the regular arts administration and civil service. Successful students Many graduates find employment in the public sector environmental engineers, environmental consultants, tourist officers, landscape architects, countryside discussion of ideas with friends and teachers will can also go on to undertake postgraduate work in all as environmental health practitioners. Increasingly, wardens, environmental officers, researchers, transform your expressive abilities, turning you into a areas of English literary studies. Numerous graduates opportunities exist in other government agencies and within private sector companies and consultancies in and more in both the private and public sectors. self-confident and persuasive communicator. Common embark on Postgraduate Certificate in Education the areas of food safety, environmental protection, Additional professional and/or postgraduate training career destinations include various forms of teaching, (PGCE) programmes, with a view to pursuing a career occupational health and safety and energy efficiency. might also be necessary. Many excellent one-year publishing, journalism and the media, the creative arts, in teaching. postgraduate courses are available at Ulster and arts administration and the civil service. As the course is accredited by the CIEH, you have the across the UK and Ireland. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS opportunity to work in countries outside the UK and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Ireland that have a similar approach to environmental ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to health e.g. Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of The minimum required to be considered for our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS entry to our undergraduate programmes is the three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, will require higher grades and particular subjects. The minimum required to be considered for some programmes will require higher grades Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further entry to our undergraduate programmes is the and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, details. some programmes will require higher grades Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for and particular subjects. further details. 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Environmental Science Subject Combinations BSc Hons
UCAS code: F8X3, F8C8 Coleraine Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE These courses examine the natural environment and human impact upon it. The courses produce science graduates with an interdisciplinary understanding of the complexity and uncertainty of environmental systems. This course will equip graduates with the skills and competencies to observe, measure, model and manage these systems. This is achieved through the integration of theoretical, practical and field-based approaches. Interdisciplinary in nature, the courses embrace ecology, geography, glaciology, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, geology, pedology and environmental chemistry and consider present-day environmental problems such as climate change, natural hazards, environmental degradation, conservation, planning, recreation, tourism provision and international development. • Environmental Science with Education – F8X3 Studying Education as a minor is an excellent introduction to a future career path in the general education sector. It will provide you with an introduction to the main concepts and concerns of contemporary educational theory and practice in NI, the UK and internationally. • Environmental Science with Psychology – F8C8 Studying Psychology as a minor will include training in scientific methods of enquiry and how psychology can be applied in professional practice. You will attain research skills in laboratory-based practical sessions and develop statistical and computer competence. An environmental science degree offers a broad scientific training and a wide range of career choices. Our graduates have found employment as teachers (both primary and secondary), landscape planners, environmental engineers, environmental consultants, tourist officers, landscape architects, countryside wardens, environmental officers, researchers, and many others in both the private and public sectors. Additional professional and/or postgraduate training might also be necessary. Many excellent one-year postgraduate courses are available at Ulster and across the UK and Ireland. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Finance and Investment Fine Art Food and Nutrition Management BA Hons BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: N321 UCAS code: W100 UCAS code: B450 Jordanstown Full-time Belfast Full-time Coleraine Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This professionally relevant course has been designed This course offers practice-based study in fine art within Today’s food industry aims to satisfy consumer needs to meet the needs of the wholesale financial services painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, time-based for safe, good tasting, inexpensive, convenient, segment of the financial services sector. Graduates art, performance, digital media, video, photography, nutritious and healthy foods that are available all will gain an in-depth knowledge of the core finance and history and theory. Fine art education prepares year round. Food and nutrition embraces a range of principles with a practical understanding of how theory graduates to be extraordinarily flexible and self-reliant. subjects including sciences, business and consumer informs professional practice, in preparation for a career They are able to forge practices and working lives within marketing, and consumer behaviour. The course is in wholesale financial services and/or postgraduate changing and unpredictable environments. Graduates mainly taught by academic staff from the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), a studies in finance or cognate disciplines. work as self-employed artists and undertake national world-renowned research centre in the School of and international exhibition, commissions, awards (e.g. Biomedical Sciences. NICHE is engaged in numerous The CFA Society of the UK recognises that the BSc Paul Hamlyn Award, Davy Portrait Award, Turner Prize), Hons Finance and Investment Management provides regional and international research projects concerned project work and residencies. Other graduates work in with food, nutrition and health, many of which involve significant cover of the Investment Management the wider cultural and community sectors, within local close collaborations with the food industry. Certificate (IMC) syllabus. The IMC is the investment and international arts organisations and administration. profession’s benchmark entry-level qualification. A large number of our students gain excellent This programme is accredited by the Institute of Food experience and valuable transferable skills by their Science and Technology (IFST). Students may apply A partnership between the BSc Hons Finance and participation after graduation within the local arts sector for associate membership of IFST and are entitled to Investment Management and the global professional and arts organisations (e.g. Catalyst Arts, Bbeyond, become full members. body, the Chartered Institute for Securities and Digital Arts Studio, Flaxart). These experiences often lead Investment (CISI), offers students the opportunity to The academic content of the course, together with to employment and further opportunities nationally and achieve a professional qualification at the same time as the experience gained from placement, leads to internationally. their degree, ensuring they stand out from the crowd in a range of excellent employment opportunities in a competitive graduate recruitment marketplace. various aspects of the food industry including product Graduates may choose to pursue postgraduate study development, quality assurance and marketing, and and research in art practice to MA, MFA, MPhil and Graduates will be well placed to gain employment in in advisory or research roles in companies and public PhD level, or go on to postgraduate study in theoretical, financial centres such as London and Dublin. A diverse agencies. There are also opportunities for suitably cultural and curatorial management, art therapy and set of career opportunities are open to suitably qualified qualified graduates to pursue higher degrees (MSc, other courses. The course also prepares students for graduates. More generally, the skill-set embodied in the MRes, MPhil, PhD) through further taught studies and/ PGCE study. or research. Depending on the final year options degree is in high demand by employers. Graduates can studied, graduates may also be eligible to pursue also pursue careers in general business or the public Many graduates practise successfully as artists, exhibiting dietetics at postgraduate level by undertaking the sector and would be prepared for postgraduate study in in galleries; acquiring funding, awards and prizes; PGDip/MSc Dietetics course, with eligibility to apply for finance or cognate disciplines. undertaking commissions, residencies and public art registration in dietetics. projects. Others enter careers in education, curating, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS writing, arts administration, journalism and broadcast The course is four years full-time, with a Diploma in media, the gallery and museum sector, community arts, Professional Practice (DPP)/Diploma in International The minimum required to be considered for entry to Academic Studies (DIAS) placement in year three. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of design and the wider cultural industries. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for The minimum required to be considered for entry to Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further entry to our undergraduate programmes is the our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of details. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes some programmes will require higher grades will require higher grades and particular subjects. and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for details. further details.
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Geography Geography Subject BSc Hons Combinations
BSc Hons F800 F8XH UCAS code: F801 UCAS code: F8CV Coleraine Full-time Coleraine Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Geography is an integrated study of the earth’s places, Geography is an integrated study of the earth’s societies, environments and landscapes. If you are places, societies, environments and landscapes. If interested in learning about the world in which we you are interested in learning about the world in live and about pressing issues that affect us such as which we live and about pressing issues that affect climate change, environmental hazards, conflict and us such as climate change, environmental hazards, social inequality, and sustainable development, then conflict and social inequality, and sustainable a geography degree is for you. Geography is unique development, then a geography degree is for you. because it bridges the social sciences and humanities Geography is unique because it bridges the social (human geography), with the natural sciences (physical sciences and humanities (human geography), geography) in a coherent way. It remains one of the with the natural sciences (physical geography) in a most popular degrees to study and students enjoy coherent way. It remains one of the most popular the course because of the insights they gain about degrees to study and students enjoy the course the world around them. The course is three years because of the insights they gain about the world (F800) or four years (F801) if you choose to complete around them. Because geography provides an ideal a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)/Diploma framework for relating other fields of knowledge, in International Academic Studies (DIAS) placement geographers can contribute substantially to the year. The course is accredited by the Institution of applied management of the earth’s resources and its Environmental Sciences (IES). environments. A geography degree is recognised as an essential • Geography with Education – F8XH precursor for students seeking admission to PGCE Studying Education in combination with (teacher training) courses in geography in both the UK and Ireland. The traditional fields of teaching Geography is an excellent introduction to a have attracted many of our graduates throughout the future career in the general education sector. years. Other career opportunities include working for It will provide you with an introduction to the aid agencies, government and diplomatic services, main concepts of educational theory and voluntary organisations, consultancies, ordnance practice in NI, the UK and internationally. survey, town planning, travel industries and marketing, • Geography with Psychology – F8CV estate management, rural development agencies, Studying Psychology with Geography will the National Trust, town and transport planning, site include training in scientific methods of management, population census, and social planning. After qualifying, about half of our graduates embark enquiry and how psychology can be applied on postgraduate study in areas such as town planning, in professional practice. You will attain tourism, computing, geographic information systems research skills in laboratory-based practical (GIS), remote sensing, business management and sessions and develop statistical and computer export marketing. competence. Employers are particularly impressed by the flexibility ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of geography graduates. The subject encourages The minimum required to be considered for cross-disciplinary thinking, good communication and entry to our undergraduate programmes is the team-building skills, and a knowledge base that has equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, wide application. As such, careers for geography graduates are quite diverse. The flexible skills some programmes will require higher grades acquired during a geography degree means there and particular subjects. are many career opportunities in both the public and Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for private sectors. further details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Graphic Design and Illustration BDes Hons
UCAS code: W210 Belfast Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE Students should be interested in words, pictures, language, ideas and problem-solving, be enthusiastic and adapt to change. Graphic design and illustration encompasses typography, advertising, branding, art- direction and motion graphics. Thinking and ideas are central to producing good work. We value research, the design process and professionalism. Our analytical approach enables you to engage with exciting design challenges, react to a rapidly changing industry and to develop as sensitive and intelligent designers. Modules have been designed to take you through a journey of acquiring new skills, exploring the subject area and developing creativity. They are individually assessed and accumulate as you progress. Graduates are successful in the design, advertising, illustration, multimedia, photography, broadcasting, publishing and promotional industries. Most of the design studios in Northern Ireland are staffed or run by graduates from this course. Those wishing to research and develop their own work to a higher level can pursue a Masters, either at Ulster or at other institutions in the UK and further afield. There is also the potential for entry onto a PhD and opportunities for those wishing to teach after the completion of a postgraduate teaching qualification (PGCE). ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Health and Social Health Physiology/ History History Subject Care Policy Healthcare Science BA Hons Combinations BSc Hons BSc Hons BA Hons
UCAS code: L510 UCAS code: B123 UCAS code: V145 UCAS code: Various Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Coleraine Full-time Coleraine Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course provides a strong grounding in the Ulster University is a key provider of healthcare science This course covers the period from the early This course covers the period from the early development of health and social care policy regionally, education. Health Physiology encompasses study across a modern era to the 20th century. From broad modern era to the 20th century. You are given nationally and internationally. You will study key issues range of cardiac and respiratory topics focused upon the survey courses to special topics, students choose the opportunity to select from a diverse range of around the funding and delivery of health and social relationships between human physiology and physiological from a range of modules that cover Britain, modules that cover Ireland, Britain, the Americas care in a dynamic and fast-changing environment. You measurement. Students undertaking this course will explore Ireland, the Americas and Europe. Training and Europe. Political, social, economic and will also explore concepts relevant to health and social the medical science underpinning the functions of the is offered in the skills of historical research. cultural history are given due weighting in the care policy such as human need, welfare, the sharing human body and how these functions can be measured. Political, social, economic and cultural history course. of risk and citizenship in contemporary globalised Graduates will have a solid foundation and understanding are given due weighting in the programme. An societies. The course will provide you with practical and of cardiovascular and respiratory disease and how these employability module, which offers outside work History as a major subject transferable skills in research and policy analysis. There can be diagnosed and monitored using an extensive range placements, is part of the history degree. In the • History with Education – V1X3 is a strong emphasis in developing your theoretical, of technologies. final year project, students produce an original intellectual and personal skills to equip you for graduate Graduates will obtain the academic award of BSc Hons work of historical scholarship. • History with English – V1Q3 employment in a range of fields. Teaching is research- Health Physiology or BSc Hons Healthcare Science in either led and grounded in the course team’s close contact History degrees provide opportunities for History as a main subject Cardiology or Respiratory and Sleep Physiology. After employment in a variety of jobs. History broadens with research and practice. A key feature of the course is successful completion of a common year one in Health a six-week work placement at the end of Level 5. career opportunities and does not narrow a • English and History – QV31 Physiology, students may apply to transfer to Healthcare student to one career path. At a purely practical This degree is excellent preparation for a wide range Science and become eligible to apply for registration with level, a degree in history is important because History as a minor subject the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) on graduation. of careers within the health and social services sector it provides the basic skills needed for students • English with History – Q3V1 and further afield. Graduates have high employment These courses will appeal to students who are interested to go further in sociology, politics, international rates with many working in health and social care or in the physiological aspects of health and the application relations and economics. As well as obvious • Journalism with History* – P5V1 related areas and are well-equipped with the knowledge of technology both in the health service and other areas. career paths such as teaching, history is also and skills to develop a career in local and central Graduates will typically practise as healthcare science an ideal discipline for almost all careers in law, A degree in history provides the basic skills government, in consultancy or management and in practitioners or enter education, health promotion, or the civil service and the private sector. This is needed to go further in sociology, politics, research settings. This degree will enable students industry (e.g. pharmaceutical or medical-device sectors). because the history curriculum teaches students to international relations and economics. As well to apply for the fast-track relevant graduate route in research and assess material, gather information as obvious career paths such as teaching, social work. Our graduates have also progressed to As our population ages and more investigations/patient and develop arguments, and reach logical history is also an ideal discipline for careers in postgraduate study in related areas such as health management are required, workloads will continue to conclusions. The composition of the history essay law, the civil service and the private sector. The promotion, public health and community and youth increase and this will result in a need to increase the trains students to write reports and prepare history curriculum teaches students to research work. workforce supply. presentations. History graduates excel in many and assess material, to gather information disciplines including finance, public service and and develop arguments, and to reach logical ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS the media. Our graduates work in a wide variety conclusions. Our graduates work in a wide of careers including teaching, central and local variety of careers including teaching, central and The minimum required to be considered for entry to The minimum required to be considered for entry to local government, museums and libraries, and as our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of government, museums and libraries, and as our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of managers in industry and retail. There is also managers in industry and retail. There is also a three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes broad range of postgraduate opportunities. will require higher grades and particular subjects. a broad range of postgraduate opportunities will require higher grades and particular subjects. available. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further ENTRY REQUIREMENTS details. details. The minimum required to be considered for The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. further details.
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Human Nutrition Human Resource BSc Hons Management BSc Hons
UCAS code: B400 UCAS code: N600 Coleraine Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Human nutrition is the scientific study of the foods we eat, This course meets the needs of those wishing to become the nutrients in foods, the fate of the nutrients when they human resource management (HRM) professionals and are eaten and the effect of diet on health and wellbeing. also provides a foundation for postgraduate study. You Human nutrition includes the study of the science of will undertake core management subjects as well as nutrition, the supportive sciences of chemistry, biochemistry, more specialist HRM modules. The main functions of physiology, anatomy, pathology, food science, epidemiology HRM are explored including recruitment and selection of and statistics, together with the newer biosciences such as employees, the training and professional development genetics and immunology. The course is four years full-time, of employees, the relationship between employers and with a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)/Diploma in employees and the rewarding of employees. International Academic Studies (DIAS) placement in year three. You will also study the ethical and legal dimensions of As a graduate, you will have the skills to elicit, disseminate employing people in today’s environment. In addition, and apply knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences to the course develops your skills in the communication of promote an understanding of the effects of diet on human information and ideas and in the analysis of complex health and wellbeing. problems in managing people.
The BSc Hons Human Nutrition programme is accredited by The Department has a long-standing relationship with the Association for Nutrition (ANutr) for eligibility for direct the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development entry registration at associate level with the UK Voluntary (CIPD), the professional body for human resource Register of Nutritionists, without having to go through management. HRM undergraduates can gain additional assessment. professional membership of the CIPD. Graduates are employed within industry, nutrition research, The demands being placed upon organisations today health promotion, public health, personalised nutrition i.e. in have heightened the need for effective HR professionals. the areas of metabolomics, nutrigenomics or in nutrition roles As a graduate, you may take up a position in a variety overseas. Graduates have chosen to pursue higher degrees of roles with the HR function in public, private (including in the area of human nutrition or to complete a PGCE and manufacturing and service organisations) and not-for- become teachers of science, home economics or biology. profit sectors. These roles include personnel, recruitment, Graduates may also pursue dietetics at postgraduate level. training, employee relations and business improvement. Additionally, the skills and expertise of HR professionals ENTRY REQUIREMENTS are in demand within the fields of managerial The minimum required to be considered for entry to consultancy and employment law. You might also our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of proceed to a general management career in business or three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes the public sector, or progress to postgraduate study. will require higher grades and particular subjects. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Information Technologies Interaction Design Interactive Computing Interactive Media BSc Hons BDes Hons BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: G501 UCAS code: 2D13 UCAS code: G450 UCAS code: P310 Magee Full-time Belfast Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Coleraine Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Do you have an interest in web development? Would Interaction design is all around us: it’s in the digital tools This course provides a strong underpinning This is a ground-breaking course that delivers you like to develop web applications which meet the we use everyday; it’s on the web, it’s off the web; it’s at in programming but with an emphasis on the graduates who have the production, creative needs of customers? This is the course for you. the tips of our fingers, it’s in our pockets; it’s everywhere. development of highly interactive systems, using and intellectual skills to undertake and develop Interaction design is about shaping digital things for advanced technologies to enhance the user careers in the creative digital media. The course This degree will develop your knowledge of IT people’s use. experience of computing systems. A graduate centres on creative approaches and responses with a particular focus on the development of web would be equipped with skills in the design and to new media technologies with a focus on technologies. You will learn about the underlying This design-centred course is aimed at those who aspire production of complex interactive web systems emerging media forms and creative media principles of information technologies and acquire for a career as an interaction designer, helping to shape in a range of commercial, creative, social and practices and offers training in the latest industry skills for the development and maintenance of the digital landscape we all, increasingly, live in. The educational contexts. standard software. computerbased systems in modern organisations. You course equips you with the skills you need to meet the will study a variety of programming languages with an challenges of an industry that is changing rapidly and The BSc Hons Interactive Computing provides Demand for these unique skills range from emphasis on those for the web and database integration which offers exciting international career opportunities. for the development of a high level of practical, broadcasters, photographers, marketing to an advanced level. The emergence of devices like the iPhone, iPad, Apple conceptual and aesthetic skills and the critical and web-development companies, to the Watch and Amazon Echo have revolutionised how we means to integrate them in problem-solving. communications departments of private The course is accredited by BCS, the Chartered interact with and consume content. Tools like Facebook, companies, public sector organisations and Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the Snapchat and Instagram are changing our behaviour. It is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for education. academic requirement for registration as a chartered IT We browse web sites whilst watching television, or IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic professional. standing in a bus queue. Interaction designers shape requirement for registration as a chartered IT You have the opportunity to complete a work these experiences. professional. placement during your degree programme. A Graduates with computing skills have many career year-long placement generates the extra award opportunities available to them, for example in In the last few years the need for a new kind of designer It is also accredited by BCS, the Chartered of a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) in developing new software, project management, systems has emerged, a designer with the skills and thinking Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering addition to your degree. analysis, planning and technical management, or required to design for these new platforms and for Council for the purposes of fully meeting the information and database management environments. platforms yet to be conceived. academic requirement for incorporated engineer Graduates are meeting the increasing global Opportunities for postgraduate study in computing or a and partially meeting the academic requirement demand for professionals who create content related area are broad. Graduates with skills in interaction design have many for a chartered engineer. for interactive media products and services in well-paid career opportunities available to them roles such as web design, web development/ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS including web design, app design, user experience Graduates with interactive computing skills have technical production, web analytics, advertising, design, user interface design, graphic design and digital many career opportunities available to them product management and development, The minimum required to be considered for entry to publishing. Design studios in Northern Ireland, the UK in a range of commercial, creative, social and content development, content marketing, social our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of and beyond are staffed or run by graduates taught educational contexts. Average salaries are often media, e-commerce, blogging, games design, three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes by the course team. Recent graduates have found higher than those of other graduates. There digital marketing, media sales and business will require higher grades and particular subjects. employment throughout Europe, the Middle East, the are also opportunities for postgraduate study in development. interactive computing or a related area. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further USA and Australia, while others have established their details. own successful interaction design businesses. Those ENTRY REQUIREMENTS wishing to research and develop their own work to a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for higher level may go on to pursue a Masters qualification The minimum required to be considered for or PhD at Ulster or other institutions. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. The minimum required to be considered for entry to and particular subjects. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes further details. further details. will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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International Hospitality International Travel and Irish Language and Irish Subject Management Tourism Management Literature Combinations BSc Hons BSc Hons BA Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: N220 UCAS code: N800 UCAS code: Q540 UCAS code: Various Belfast Full-time Coleraine Full-time Magee Full-time Magee Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This highly ranked business degree will open up exciting The BSc Hons International Travel and Tourism is an Students on the programme will study modern Students studying Irish at major or minor level will take global career opportunities in one of the world’s largest internationally recognised passport to a successful Irish language (grammar, pronunciation, writing the core modules on Language and Culture and Irish growing sectors. management career in travel and tourism, one of the and translation) and literature from the early Literature, the depth of their exposure to the discipline world’s largest and fastest growing sectors. This course is modern and modern periods. In addition, will depend on the number of additional modules they You will develop a detailed knowledge of leadership and select. You will study modern Irish literature and language for those who are passionate about travel, tourism, and students will be able to study the development (grammar, pronunciation, style), as well as modules in the the associated skills necessary for management in this who thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment. of the Irish language from the coming of the dynamic and exciting global industry. development of the language since the Gaelic revival, Irish Normans until the present day. Modules on Irish cultural studies, folklore and Irish dialects. The literature Ulster University is ranked in the top five UK universities folklore, Irish dialects and the social and literary The BSc Hons International Hospitality Management has modules will give you a solid understanding of writing in for hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism in The history of the Irish language will also be offered. Irish from the early 20th century to the modern day, and 100% overall student satisfaction and is ranked third Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide (The Times/ The literature modules will give you a solid the language modules will help you to achieve a high level for student satisfaction in UK institutions for tourism, Sunday Times, 2018). This programme is ranked third understanding of writing in Irish from the early of competence in written and spoken Irish. Students in the transport and travel (NSS, 2018). for student satisfaction in UK institutions for tourism, 17th century to the modern day. The language contemporary Irish stream will study translation, language transport and travel (NSS, 2018). policy and planning, and media in Irish. We are one of only seven UK universities that offer a modules will help you to achieve a high level of competence in written and spoken Irish. world-class hospitality learning environment in ‘The You will develop a detailed knowledge of travel, tourism Irish as a major subject Academy’ restaurant, allowing you to develop your and the associated skills necessary for management in Employment opportunities exist in a wide range of managerial skills. You will also gain valuable industry • Irish with Computing – QI31 this evolving and dynamic sector that is highly customer areas including education, the media, publishing, experience in your placement year which offers a range focused and media influenced. government, librarianship and various areas of • Irish with Drama – Q5W4 of international opportunities. business. The employability profile of our students This degree is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, • Irish with Management Studies – Q5NF in recent years has been more than impressive, This degree is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, providing global recognition of professional study in with a large number of our graduates holding • Irish with Marketing – Q5NM providing global recognition of professional study in hospitality, leisure, tourism, events and related fields. senior positions in Irish language organisations hospitality, leisure, tourism, events and related fields. • Irish with Music – Q5W3 The travel and tourism industry is composed of a diverse throughout Ireland. The unprecedented growth The hospitality industry is composed of a diverse range range of sectors and employers including national of the Irish language sector in recent years has Major students will take all core modules in Irish language of industries and employers including hotels, restaurants, tourist organisations, airlines, visitor attractions (theme/ resulted in an increase of demand for services and literature in each semester of their course. Language cruise liners and public sector organisations such as amusement parks, natural landscape sites, castles, through the medium of Irish. Due to this, our and culture modules will focus on the productive destination marketing organisations. The optional museums), tour operators, event venues, ferry/cruise students find themselves in the enviable position competence and develop awareness of the use of Irish module selections further extend these opportunities to companies, airport operations and management. You of being able to be circumspect when it comes to in society. careers within tourism and events sectors. choosing the career path they wish to follow. also have the opportunity to pursue avenues such as Irish as a minor subject teaching, lecturing, training, research and consultancy in You also have the opportunity to pursue avenues such as We also offer a part-time Irish Language Diploma relation to tourism. • Business Studies with Irish – N1Q5 teaching, lecturing, training, research and consultancy in Belfast, Cookstown and Magee. Visit ulster. in relation to hospitality management. Alternatively, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ac.uk for details. • Drama with Irish – W4Q5 you have the option to progress to postgraduate study • Law with Irish – M1Q5 on programmes such as the MSc International Event The minimum required to be considered for entry to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Management, MSc International Tourism Management our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of • Music with Irish – W3Q5 The minimum required to be considered for and MSc International Hospitality Management. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes entry to our undergraduate programmes is the will require higher grades and particular subjects. Minor students take graded language modules amounting ENTRY REQUIREMENTS equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, to 20 credit points in each year of study. There is a Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further some programmes will require higher grades progressive immersion in spoken and written Irish. The minimum required to be considered for entry to details. and particular subjects. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Our student employability profile is impressive. Our three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for graduates hold senior positions in Irish language further details. organisations throughout Ireland. Graduates are well will require higher grades and particular subjects. equipped to pursue postgraduate studies in linguistics, Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further folklore, Celtic studies, translation and sociolinguistics. details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Journalism Journalism Subject BA Hons Combinations BA Hons
UCAS code: P500 UCAS code: Various Coleraine Full-time Coleraine Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE In year one, you will take modules that give you a good This is the only university degree course in journalism in basic grounding in the academic study of the media Northern Ireland and offers students the opportunity to and in practical journalism skills that you will need to study the theory and practice of journalism, in context underpin your more advanced modules in tears two and with determining factors such as law, economics, politics three. At this level you will take modules that introduce and technology. It delivers a range of relevant practical you to critical issues in journalism (history, sociology, and professional skills in print and online journalism, economics, research methodology and technology), and an introduction to broadcasting in new industry- journalism law and regulation, and journalism practice standard facilities. Journalism can also be offered as a (newsgathering, report writing, sub-editing, page design major subject, in combination with a variety of minor and production, audio and audio-visual, broadcast options, allowing students to acquire knowledge which journalism techniques). will prepare them to specialise in different areas of journalist practice. Your commitment in time and effort will be intensive and demanding, much more so than those subjects that have Journalism as a major subject no practice component. As well as on-campus activities, you will also learn about reporting from the local court • Journalism with Education – P5X3 and council offices. At the end of your second year, you • Journalism with English – P5Q3 will be encouraged to seek a placement with a local newspaper or other news based outlet. • Journalism with History – P5V1 The programme uses a range of teaching methods This degree allows you to pursue a variety of careers including lectures, small group seminars and practical where journalism skills are required. Graduates go workshops. These are delivered and supervised by on to become trainee journalists, digital marketers, experienced teaching staff, including former journalists broadcasting, information assistants, web content with BBC and The Sunday Times. developers, or work in public relations. Some progress to the professionally accredited MA Journalism, also You will have access to a wide range of learning offered at Ulster. Journalism offers you very real resources, including professional standard newspaper opportunities for personal growth and self-development. production and design software such as Adobe You will undoubtedly enhance your long-term InDesign, and digital sound and video software. You will employability and the skills developed will be valued by also work in a simulated newsroom environment. a wide range of employers. The programme assesses your work using a variety of different assessment methods including traditional ENTRY REQUIREMENTS academic essays, critical book reviews, examinations, The minimum required to be considered for entry to class-tests and practical journalism assignments in our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of reporting and writing. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further The minimum required to be considered for entry to details. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Language and Linguistics Law Law Law Subject (with optional specialism in Counselling Studies) LLB Hons LLB Hons Combinations BSc Hons LLB Hons
UCAS code: Q1B9, Q100 UCAS code: M100 UCAS code: M100 UCAS code: Various Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Magee Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Are you the kind of person who notices things about The School of Law seeks to achieve excellence in Ulster’s School of Law has an excellent reputation The School of Law at Jordanstown offers two language? Do you like words? Do you notice different teaching, research and professional development. The for teaching, research, student support and majors in law: people’s use of language, their accents, their word School provides a range of LLB courses, all of which are student development. As well as teaching choices, maybe even their grammar? Did you like qualifying law degrees (QLDs) for the purposes of the core competence in legal knowledge, it seeks • Law with Criminology – M1M9 talking about grammar in school? If so, then linguistics legal professions, as well as a range of postgraduate to develop skills, build confidence and equip • Law with Politics – M1LG is for you. courses. Students have the opportunity to draw upon students to flourish in employment. It provides a the expertise of an internationally recognised group broad-based legal education, situating law in its These are both LLB (Bachelor of Law) courses Some of the things linguists ask are: Why are there of researchers. Law at Ulster was ranked fourth in the social context, and an intellectually stimulating and both are qualifying law degrees (QLDs) for so many different languages? What do they have in 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), with 82% learning environment. It also provides a broad the purposes of pursuing a career in the legal common? How do children acquire language? What of publications ranked world-leading or internationally range of extra-curricular opportunities, for profession or undertaking postgraduate study in happens when we have problems using language, for excellent. The REF 2014 results also showcase the example study abroad/student exchange, law. Studying a law major means that a total of example after a stroke? What is meaning and where do real-world impact of legal research at Ulster. In the new student internships in legal practice and student 12 out of 18 modules studied over the course we get it from? How do we produce and comprehend ‘Research Impact’ category, 100% of our work was mentoring from practising legal professionals. of three years will be law modules, normally on sentences? What are the cultural, social and ideological scored as world-leading. the basis of two law modules per semester for processes that underlie the way we use language? Why Staff members have received many teaching full-time students. do languages change over time? The LLB Hons course is fully recognised as a qualifying awards at local and national level and overall law degree, provided that you undertake and pass the student satisfaction (as measured in the National Teaching is enriched by the expertise of an If you want to find out more about these questions, study core law modules. A total of 18 law modules are studied Student Survey) was 100% in 2018. In the REF internationally recognised group of researchers. language and linguistics. During the course of your over the course of three years. 2014 national research quality exercise, Law was Law at Ulster was ranked fourth in the 2014 degree, you have the option to choose three counselling placed overall fourth in the UK, an illustration of Research Excellence Framework (REF), with modules, which will give you the chance to have the exit Our graduates have gone on to study law at Ulster’s place in the front rank of UK law schools. 82% of publications ranked world-leading or pathway of counselling studies. postgraduate level, both at Ulster and other institutions. internationally excellent. The REF 2014 results Others are now in practice as solicitors or barristers This course is recognised by the Law Society also showcase the real-world impact of legal When you choose this degree, you are keeping your having completed the Certificate in Professional of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of research at Ulster. In the new ‘Research Impact’ career options open. It is very relevant to any job where Legal Studies. Others have pursued careers in related a qualifying law degree. The qualifying law category, 100% of our work was scored as you need to communicate effectively using language areas such as the business or finance sectors, human degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation world-leading. The LLB Hons majors are all fully and as a linguistics student, you will experience a resources, politics and the community sector. Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the recognised by the Law Society as qualifying law mixture of arts-based thinking, social science research academic stage of training. It is accredited by degrees, provided that you undertake and pass skills and scientific analysis skills that give you a much ENTRY REQUIREMENTS the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a the core law modules. broader range of transferable skills than the average qualifying law degree. graduate. The minimum required to be considered for entry to Our graduates have gone on to study law at our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Our graduates have gone on to study law at postgraduate level both at Ulster and other This degree is also more specifically relevant if you are three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes postgraduate level, both at Ulster and other institutions. Others are now in practice as interested in a career in speech therapy, audiology, will require higher grades and particular subjects. institutions; others are now in practice as solicitors solicitors or barristers, having gone on to teaching, teaching English as a second language, or barristers, having completed the Certificate in complete the Certificate in Professional Legal publishing, law or professional communication. It is Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further Professional Legal Studies. Others have pursued Studies. More generally, a law degree is also a subject which will provide you with an impressive details. careers in related areas such as the business or perceived by employers to be a highly valued and range of transferable skills highly relevant to the finance sectors, human resources, politics and the portable qualification that equips graduates with workplace. community sector. the key transferable skills to enable them to excel ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in a wide variety of careers such as the business or finance sectors, human resources, politics and The minimum required to be considered for entry to The minimum required to be considered for the community sector. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of entry to our undergraduate programmes is the three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. some programmes will require higher grades The minimum required to be considered for and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further entry to our undergraduate programmes is the details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, further details. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Law Subject Combinations Leisure and Events LLB Hons Management BSc Hons
UCAS code: Various UCAS code: N820 Magee Full-time Coleraine Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE The School of Law at Magee offers a number of majors This highly ranked business degree will open up exciting in law: global career opportunities in one of the world’s largest growing sectors. • Law with Accounting – M1N4 The BSc Leisure and Events Management has 100% • Law with Irish – M1Q5 overall student satisfaction and is ranked third for student satisfaction in UK institutions for Tourism, • Law with Marketing – M1N5 Transport and Travel (NSS, 2018). Ulster University is These are LLB (Bachelor of Law) courses and qualifying ranked in the top five UK universities for hospitality, law degrees (QLDs) for the purposes of pursuing leisure, recreation and tourism in The Times/Sunday a career in the legal profession or undertaking Times Good University Guide (The Times/Sunday Times, postgraduate study in law. Studying a law major means 2018). that a total of 12 out of 18 modules studied over the The degree is designed to meet the needs of those course of three years will be law modules, normally on who want to work in leisure and events management. the basis of two law modules per semester for full-time You will develop a detailed knowledge of leisure and students. events and the associated leadership skills necessary for Teaching is enriched by the expertise of an this experience driven industry. You will also have the internationally recognised group of researchers. Law opportunity to apply theory to practice by organising at Ulster was ranked fourth in the 2014 Research live events. Excellence Framework (REF), with 82% of publications This programme is accredited by the Institute of ranked world-leading or internationally excellent. The Hospitality, providing global recognition of professional REF 2014 results also showcase the real-world impact study in hospitality, leisure, tourism, events and related of legal research at Ulster. In the new ‘Research Impact’ fields. category, 100% of our work was scored as world- leading. The LLB Hons majors are all fully recognised by Continuing growth within the leisure and events industry the Law Society as qualifying law degrees, provided that nationally and internationally provide wide-ranging you undertake and pass the core law modules. opportunities for employment and include event and conference management, PR and marketing, Our graduates have gone on to study law at tourism management, entertainment and venue postgraduate level both at Ulster and other institutions. management, leisure management and sports facilities Others are now in practice as solicitors or barristers, management. Opportunities also exist to progress onto having gone on to complete the Certificate in postgraduate study including the MSc International Professional Legal Studies. More generally, a law degree Tourism Management, MSc International Hospitality is perceived by employers to be a highly valued and Management and MSc International Event Management. portable qualification that equips graduates with the key transferable skills to enable them to excel in a wide ENTRY REQUIREMENTS variety of careers such as the business or finance sectors, human resources, politics and the community sector. The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes details. will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Management and Marketing Mechanical and Mechanical Engineering Leadership Development BSc Hons Manufacturing Engineering BEng Hons BSc Hons BEng Hons
UCAS code: N210 UCAS code: N505 UCAS code: HH37 UCAS code: H300 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Magee Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course is an innovative and exciting degree that has The overarching aim of the BSc Hons Marketing course There is no product that exists in the world that Modern technology involves an increasingly been developed to provide a richly rewarding experience is to provide specialist education in the discipline of has not been engineered, from the smallest complex and challenging range of research, for students. Extensive use of work-based learning is marketing which will immerse and engage students computer chips using nanotechnology, to the development and design skills applied in a made via live projects with partner organisations. The in an academically challenging and stimulating biggest structures, such as bridges and the wide range of industries such as automotive, overall aim is to provide an academically challenging, educational experience. Graduates will be intellectually world’s tallest buildings. All engineering comes aerospace, medical instrumentation, domestic intellectually stimulating and broad-based course competent and vocationally prepared to build and down to one thing and that is the need to solve and leisure products. There is an emphasis of study, which will prepare you for a career in develop professional marketing careers. a problem; how can I make it better? How on individual and team projects providing the management in a range of business areas. A core aim can I make it more useful? Mechanical and opportunity for hands-on involvement and is to produce highly employable graduates who have Graduates have been employed as marketing analysts, manufacturing engineering concentrates on an understanding of engineering materials, a sound knowledge and understanding of effective brand ambassadors, marketing officers/assistants, the design and manufacture of machines, from processes, devices and systems. Analytical and management and leadership, and who can demonstrate market researchers, business development managers, the smallest parts to large systems, covering communication skills are developed with an well developed, critical skills associated with effective customer service representatives, management industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace emphasis on computer-aided design (CAD) and performance in a variety of organisations. This course consultants, advertising executives, sales representatives and medical device. If you have ever wondered computeraided manufacture (CAM). The skills has been designed in collaboration with local employers and project assistants. Typical employers include how you can make an F1 racing car go faster or and knowledge acquired are applied to a wide to ensure that students graduate with the knowledge and L’Oreal, The Hastings Group, PwC, Randox, Marks and how we can design and build the next generation range of real-life engineering problems. skills required in today’s workplace. Spencer (Head Office), Tesco (Head Office), Diageo, of space exploration, then mechanical and Mintel, Belfast Telegraph, Northern Ireland Chamber of manufacturing engineering is for you. These MEng/BEng Hons Mechanical Engineering Graduates will have valuable opportunities to practise Commerce and Power NI. Honours graduates are also courses are designed for those wanting to their skills in management and leadership in a variety well positioned to avail of the Ulster University Business This degree has been accredited by a become chartered engineers. The MEng course of roles. On completion of the course, you will be in an School’s full and/or part-time postgraduate learning professional engineering institution under licence is accredited for CEng status by both the excellent position to apply for a range of jobs across opportunities including the MSc Marketing and MSc from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and various business sectors. For example, past graduates Business Development and Innovation. It is accredited for partial registration by the the Institution of Engineering and Technology have gained employment in positions such as operations Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and (IET). The BEng Hons course is also accredited management, consultancy and business development. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS is pending accreditation with the Institution of for CEng status, subject to appropriate further Graduates have also expressed how they have Engineering and Technology (IET). learning. significantly benefited from the skills and knowledge The minimum required to be considered for entry to obtained throughout the course. Graduates may also our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Job prospects in a wide range of engineering Graduates are equipped to enter a variety proceed to postgraduate study or research in the various three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes industries are excellent with the majority of of mechanical engineering areas such as business-related programmes offered at the University. will require higher grades and particular subjects. graduates finding employment within six months design and consultancy, materials technology, of graduation. Graduates with a BEng Hons, first manufacturing and project management, process ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further class or upper second class award, satisfy the engineering and maintenance. Typical employers details. requirements for a wide range of postgraduate of graduates include Bombardier, Montupet, BE The minimum required to be considered for entry to research posts and scholarships. Aerospace, Caterpillar, Terex Corporation and our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Seagate Technology. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further entry to our undergraduate programmes is the The minimum required to be considered for details. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, entry to our undergraduate programmes is the some programmes will require higher grades equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, and particular subjects. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Mechatronic Engineering MEng Hons BEng Hons MEng Hons (with German Masters Degree) MEng Hons
UCAS code: H302 UCAS code: H730 UCAS code: H733 UCAS code: H731 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Modern technology involves an increasingly complex This course will allow you to develop an understanding This course has been designed with the aid of Within this programme you will study for a and challenging range of research, analytical, of electronic and mechanical engineering from employers to prepare students for a wide range semester at the partner institution Augsburg development and design skills applied in a wide range programming and embedded systems, to mechanics of industrial electronic and mechanical roles. University of Applied Sciences, Germany. This of industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, and CAD. Utilising a connected programme of study, Expanding upon the knowledge gained in the will lead to a second award of MSc Mechatronic medical instrumentation, domestic and leisure products. allowing you to build upon your knowledge gained in first four years (three in study, one in industry), Systems. During this study period all lectures This MEng Mechanical Engineering course is designed each semester, this degree will prepare you to become this course will allow you to choose specialist and assessments are delivered in English. for those wanting to become chartered engineers. a well-rounded engineer, equipped for a wide range of subjects in the fifth year. This will allow you to Expanding upon the knowledge gained in the roles within the electronic and mechanical industry. Core extend your knowledge in an area of interest to first four years (three in study, one in industry), Graduates from the programme are equipped to enter a to this degree is the industrial placement, in which you you, or an area which will provide further career this course will allow you to choose specialist variety of mechanical engineering areas such as design will take up employment in an engineering company, opportunities. This degree will prepare you to subjects in the fifth year. This will enable you to and consultancy, materials technology, manufacturing within the UK or worldwide. This industrial placement become a well-rounded engineer equipped for extend your knowledge in an area of specific and project management, process engineering and provides an important real-world context for your a wide range of roles within industry. Core to interest, or which will provide further career maintenance. studies and also allows you to gain relevant industrial this degree is the industrial placement, in which opportunities. Core to this degree is the industrial experience. Students who maintain a high standard you will take up employment in an engineering placement, in which you will take up employment There is an emphasis on individual and team projects within the first two years of the course have the option to company, within the UK or worldwide. This in an engineering company, within the UK or providing the opportunity for hands on involvement and transfer to the MEng Mechatronic Engineering. industrial placement provides an important real- worldwide. This industrial placement provides an understanding of engineering materials, processes, world context for your studies and also allows you an important real-world context for your studies devices and systems. Analytical and communication This degree has been accredited by a professional to gain relevant industrial experience. and also allows you to gain relevant industrial skills are developed using modelling software, engineering institution under licence from the UK experience. computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided regulator, the Engineering Council. This course is This degree has been accredited by a manufacture (CAM) industry standard packages. The accredited for partial CEng registration by the Institution professional engineering institution under licence This degree has been accredited by a skills and knowledge acquired are applied to a wide of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. professional engineering institution under licence range of real-life engineering problems. Engineering and Technology (IET). This course is accredited for CEng registration by from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) This course is accredited for CEng registration by This course is accredited for CEng status by both the Job prospects in a wide range of engineering industries and the Institution of Engineering and Technology the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the are excellent with the majority of graduates finding (IET). and the Institution of Engineering and Technology Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). employment within four months of graduation. (IET). Graduates with a BEng Hons, first class or upper Job prospects in a wide range of engineering Job prospects in a wide range of engineering industries second-class award, satisfy the requirements for industries are excellent with the majority of Job prospects in a wide range of engineering are excellent with the majority of graduates finding a wide range of postgraduate research posts and graduates finding employment within four industries are excellent with the majority of related employment within six months of graduation. scholarships in electronic, computing, mechatronic, months of graduation. Graduates with a MEng graduates finding employment within four Typical employers of graduates include Bombardier, mechanical and biomedical engineering. Graduates or a BEng Hons, first class or upper second-class months of graduation. Graduates with an MEng Montupet, BE Aerospace, Caterpillar, Terex Corporation have career opportunities within a wide range of award, satisfy the requirements for a wide range or a BEng Hons, first class or upper second-class and Seagate Technology. sectors, including semiconductors, power, renewable of postgraduate research posts and scholarships award, satisfy the requirements for a wide range ENTRY REQUIREMENTS energy, software, hardware design, embedded systems, in electronic, computing, mechatronic and of postgraduate research posts and scholarships control, automation, manufacturing, product design and biomedical engineering. Mechatronic engineering in electronic, computing, mechatronic and The minimum required to be considered for entry to development. graduates have career opportunities within a biomedical engineering. Mechatronic graduates our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of wide range of sectors including semiconductors, have career opportunities within a wide range three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS power, renewable energy, software, hardware of sectors including semiconductors, power, will require higher grades and particular subjects. design, embedded systems, control, automation, renewable energy, software, hardware design, The minimum required to be considered for entry to manufacturing, product design and development. embedded systems, control, automation, Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of manufacturing, product design and development. details. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further entry to our undergraduate programmes is the The minimum required to be considered for details. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, entry to our undergraduate programmes is the some programmes will require higher grades equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, and particular subjects. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Music Music Subject Combinations Music, Sound and BMus Hons BA Hons Technology BSc Hons
UCAS code: W302 UCAS code: Various UCAS code: W3H1 Magee Full-time Magee Full-time Magee Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course is based around four core elements: This course is based around four core elements: This is an interdisciplinary course that explores Performance; Composition; Musicology; and Music Performance; Composition; Musicology; and Music how sound can be created and manipulated Technology. Year one is designed to provide students Technology. Classes take place over two 12-week to create contemporary user experiences by with a comprehensive overview of musical styles, genres semesters and each year you will study six modules combining digital composition, technology and and disciplines, enabling them to develop existing skills totalling 120 credits (normally 20 credits per module). performance. The course will deliver a range of and interests as well as acquire a range of new ones. Students studying music in combination choose modules creative and technical skills and accompanying Musicology 1 and 2 both include strands in fundamental to the value of 40 credits (major) or 20 credits (minor) in theoretical knowledge with a practice focus. harmony, while Performance Studies 1 and 2 include an each semester. aural provision. All year one modules are compulsory This programme has been developed to meet for BMus students. Music as a major subject the emergent needs of the creative industries. Students acquire a broad range of industry- Year two allows students the opportunity to begin • Music with Drama – W3W4 focused skills including collaboration and specialising by introducing a number of optional team work, adaptability, communication and • Music with Irish – W3Q5 modules as well as Level 2 modules in the four core self-expression, self-management, project disciplines. Musicology 3 and 4, the only compulsory Music as a minor subject management, as well as creativity and know-how modules, both include strands in advanced harmony. with a range of leading-edge technologies. Year three enables students to focus their degree course • Drama with Music – W4W3 in one or more related areas of specialist interest with a A variety of employment opportunities exist broad range of advanced level modules. • Irish with Music – Q5W3 including sound design, interactive audio, musical application (software and hardware) Placement gives students the opportunity to take part Studying music prepares graduates for a range of design, performance (public, audio visual in an internship with a local music or arts organisation, careers, both inside and outside of the music industry. installations), technical support and development, while the project options allow students to pursue an Our students have been successful in establishing event management, sound engineering and independent course of research or practical work in a careers as composers and performers, studio engineers, audio production, and archivist. chosen field of musical study. teachers and community music leaders. Many progress to postgraduate study. The interdisciplinary opportunities ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Studying music prepares graduates for a range of afforded to music students across subject areas equip careers, both inside and outside of the music industry. our graduates with a unique range of skills and The minimum required to be considered for Our students have been successful in establishing experiences, vital to any career in the creative industries entry to our undergraduate programmes is the careers as composers and performers, studio engineers, that few other institutions can provide. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, teachers, community music leaders and many progress some programmes will require higher grades to postgraduate study. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and particular subjects. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of further details. The minimum required to be considered for entry to three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of will require higher grades and particular subjects. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Nursing (Adult) Nursing (Mental Health) BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: B740 UCAS code: B760 Magee Full-time Magee Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This a three-year full-time programme, This is a three-year full-time course, designed designed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council Council (NMC) Standards for Nurse Education (NMC) Standards for Nurse Education (NMC, (2010). Overall the course is structured so that 2010). Through the integration of a variety of 50% of the time is spent in practice, with 50% theoretical and practice learning approaches, in University. the course is structured so that 50% is spent in practice learning and 50% centres on theory, The course will equip the graduate nurse with knowledge, attitudes and skills development. the knowledge, skills and attitude to deliver The programme prepares students for the high quality complex essential care to adults professional role of field specific mental in a manner that safeguards the public. health Registered Nurse (RN). The graduate Graduate nurses will have developed the ability RN will develop the ability to practise nursing to act with professionalism and integrity and with integrity, and within agreed professional, work within agreed professional, ethical and ethical and legal frameworks and processes to legal frameworks and processes to maintain maintain and improve standards of care. and improve standards of care. Throughout the course, students will learn to practise Throughout the course nursing students will person-centred evidence-based nursing in learn to practise person-centred evidence- a compassionate and respectful way that based nursing in a compassionate and promotes dignity and wellbeing. The skills of respectful way that promotes recovery, dignity communication, nursing practice, decision- and wellbeing in a manner that safeguards the making, leadership and management, that are public. The skills of communication, leadership integral to professional nursing practice, are and health promotion, that are integral developed throughout the course. to professional nursing practice, are also developed throughout the programme. On successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible for registration On successful completion of the course, the with the NMC and will be awarded a nursing graduate nurse will be eligible for registration qualification that is recognised throughout the with the NMC and will be awarded a European Union (EU) (EU Directive 2005/36/ Registered Nurse (RN) qualification that is EC). recognised throughout the European Union (EU) (EU Directive 2005/36/EC). Career opportunities for graduates from this Career opportunities for Ulster University course are excellent. Graduates are now graduate nurses are excellent. Ulster graduate working in many innovative posts in the field nurses work in many innovative posts in the of healthcare. Graduates are also qualified field of healthcare. Graduates can apply for a to apply for a range of postgraduate courses range of postgraduate courses in nursing or in nursing or MPhil/PhD. Following relevant MPhil/PhD. Additionally, graduates are able to experience, graduates will be able to apply to apply to undertake specialist nursing practice undertake further study leading to additional study leading to additional NMC recognised NMC recognised qualifications. qualifications. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for The minimum required to be considered for entry to this programme is the equivalent of entry to this programme is the equivalent of three A-levels at BCC. three A-levels at BCC. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. further details.
This course has a limited number of places available for international This course has a limited number of places available for international students due to the availability of work placements. You will be required students due to the availability of work placements. You will be required to undertake a Skype interview as part of the selection process. to undertake a Skype interview as part of the selection process.
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Occupational Therapy Optometry BSc Hons BSc Hons/MOptom
UCAS code: B930 UCAS code: B510, B511 Jordanstown Full-time Coleraine Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will relocate. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Occupational therapists work with people of all This course is approved by the General Optical ages to help them carry out activities that they want Council for training professional optometrists. to or need to do, but have been prevented from Options are available to take a three year BSc doing due to physical or mental illness, learning Hons Optometry or four year MOptom programme disability or ageing, so that they can lead fulfilling with progression determined at the end of second lives (COT 2015). This course is a three-year, full-time year. The course provides a diverse but structured programme, involving a combination of academic curriculum, enabling students to develop knowledge, and professional practice placement modules. The skills and understanding of the subject. Teaching is latter take place across a variety of settings, and allow informed by high-quality research in areas including students to integrate theory with practice. Graduates paediatric vision care and glaucoma detection. A are qualified to work across a wide range of settings variety of teaching and learning methods are utilised including the traditional settings of hospitals, day including lectures, laboratory-based practicals and care, community practice and schools, and in non- an extensive range of clinical work, much of which is traditional settings such as charitable organisations. undertaken in the University Optometry Clinic. The Clinic contains a range of ophthalmic equipment Graduates are eligible for membership of the British for both teaching and research and is a public Association of Occupational Therapists and for Health access primary care clinic. Clinical experience is also and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, provided in NHS hospitals. which is essential for employment in the NHS. This course is recognised by the World Federation of Students who obtain a first or second class degree Occupational Therapists. classification and satisfy the General Optical Council Core Competency requirements, are currently eligible There are opportunities for occupational therapists to undertake a pre-registration year during which they to work in hospitals and in community settings, work in a registered optometric practice or hospital. including patients’ own homes, rehabilitation During this year, graduates are continually assessed centres, day hospitals and schools. Private practice and take professional examinations for membership is also a developing area. Most occupational of the College of Optometrists. If successful, they will therapy graduates gain employment within the NHS. be registered to practise. However, some choose to transfer their valuable skills and work in non-traditional organisations, Optometry graduates may choose from a wide variety charities, or equipment manufacturers and suppliers. of interesting, challenging and rewarding careers in Others obtain employment further afield, in New private practice, hospital practice, charitable bodies Zealand, Australia, Asia and Canada. There is a for the visually impaired, industry, government service, strong research base within the School of Health teaching and research. Graduates have secured Sciences, with opportunities for graduate occupational teaching, research, clinical and managerial roles in therapists to undertake higher degrees by research. the public and private sectors, and have progressed to higher degrees (taught or research) in the UK and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Ireland. The minimum required to be considered for entry to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes The minimum required to be considered for this will require higher grades and particular subjects. programme is the equivalent of three A-levels at ABB. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. details.
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Personalised Medicine Pharmaceutical Bioscience Pharmacy Photography with Video BSc Hons MSci MPharm BA Hons
UCAS code: 8H21 UCAS code: 9GOW UCAS code: B230 UCAS code: W641 Magee Full-time Coleraine Full-time Coleraine Full-time Belfast Full-time
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course was previously called Stratified Medicine. This course has been designed for those with a The aim of the MPharm course at Ulster Photography is at the heart of the creative Personalised medicine, also known as stratified or strong interest in science and a keen desire to is to educate pharmacy students to a high industries. From gallery to magazine, precision medicine, is at the cutting edge of a new pursue a career in the industry responsible for the standard in an environment of modern from breaking news to film set, studying era for medicine. Our ability to understand how manufacture of medicines. The course contains all clinical relevance, thereby facilitating their photography gives you access to a huge genes, lifestyle and environment can influence disease the relevant chemistry required for a successful career immediate integration into a forward range of art and commercial opportunities. promises to revolutionise healthcare practices. in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as providing thinking, healthcare-based profession that The course is taught by dedicated, respected students with a wider skill set to achieve the necessary practises clinical excellence and understands photographers who exhibit and publish Personalised medicine relies on using biomarkers expertise required for the biopharmaceutical industry. fully the pharmaceutical principles internationally. Our graduates have won (e.g. genes or protein) to stratify (or split) patients into The course provides an academically challenging underpinning therapeutic application of drug high-profile prizes, exhibited around the world specific groups for diagnosing or treating diseases. and vocationally relevant science education for substances. The MPharm course is designed and built diverse careers out of their studies Personalised medicine supports the development of those wishing to follow careers in research, the to provide academically challenging and here. We are passionate about photography, improved technologies and systems to predict disease, pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry and other vocationally relevant pharmacy education encouraging and supporting our students to select the best treatment and reduce side effects for areas of biomedical science, producing competent and training underpinned by appropriate explore, learn, question and become experts. each individual patient. This approach to personalise graduates to meet local, regional and national science elements (pharmaceutical sciences) At Ulster, we will help you develop your own healthcare provides more accurate clinical decision- needs. This Masters degree has been designed with and appropriate professional practice skills creative style and individual voice. You will making tools to identify the right treatment, for the consultation from a leading number of international (pharmacy practice and patient care). leave with a valuable set of skills and a fresh right person, at the right time. companies. It has been specifically tailored to meet way of thinking that help you stand out as you the needs of the employer, thus easing the transition The MPharm course offers a modern, embark on a career in an exciting sector. You will gain an in-depth understanding of disease between graduation and career. innovative, and integrated Masters degree systems, molecular pharmacology, genetic and level education in Pharmacy that meets Photography students go on to diverse careers proteomic biomarker discovery and validation, and A degree in pharmaceutical bioscience will provide the standards of the University and the in fine art, design and the media. These bioinformatic and statistical analyses of large patient you with the necessary training to pursue a career in requirements of the General Pharmaceutical include documentary, editorial, advertising, and ‘omic’ data sets. either of these two industries. The variety of subjects Council (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical publishing, project management, gallery studied throughout this course means that in addition Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The curation, fashion photography, writing, This course is three years in duration, or four years to an industrial career, graduates will have acquired course will provide students with the picture research, magazine editing, music, if you choose to complete a Diploma in Professional unique knowledge and skills to equip them for careers knowledge, understanding, skills and portraiture, architecture, medical, wildlife, Practice (DPP) placement year. in teaching, research and development, marketing, appropriate training required for them to forensic photography and specialist technical You will graduate with a highly sought after the scientific civil service, medical research, veterinary be responsible for the manufacture, safe, support roles. If you would like to develop combination of expertise in disease pathology, medicine, forensic medicine, and the armed forces, legal and professional control, distribution your own work to a higher level after the bioinformatics and biostatistics, and will be equipped as well as the potential to undertake further study or and use of medicinal products. It also BA Hons Photography you can study for an to join a rapidly expanding workforce at the cutting research. incorporates detailed studies of all aspects of MFA Photography at Ulster or further afield. edge of medical progress. Our graduates have drug action, design, formulation and use. Beyond this there is a PhD pathway in our careers in research, the health service and the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS highly regarded Research Institute. There are Career options for qualified pharmacists pharmaceutical or diagnostics industries. Your future also opportunities for those wishing to pursue The minimum required to be considered for entry to include hospital, community, primary career will improve the quality of life of patients a teaching career with the completion of a our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of care and industrial practice, general through better healthcare and smarter technologies to postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE). three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes management and administration as well as treat and manage diseases. will require higher grades and particular subjects. research opportunities in industry, academia, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS or government laboratories. Opportunities Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further are also available for MPharm graduates to The minimum required to be considered for details. The minimum required to be considered for entry to enter into MRes and MPhil/PhD courses. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. will require higher grades and particular subjects. The minimum required to be considered for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further this programme is the equivalent of three Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for details. A-levels at BBB. further details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Physiotherapy Planning, Regeneration Podiatry Politics BSc Hons and Development BSc Hons BSc Hons MSci
UCAS code: B160 UCAS code: KK42 UCAS code: B985 UCAS code: L200 Coleraine Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Are you aware that physiotherapists work in all areas This course is designed to meet the needs of those Podiatry is a science-based healthcare profession This degree provides: of health (e.g. elderly care, community care, intensive aspiring to become chartered planning and development that places emphasis on the promotion, care, respiratory care, stroke care, mental healthcare), surveyors and/or chartered town planners. Planning is maintenance, and restoration of foot health. A • A detailed knowledge and understanding of not just in musculoskeletal/ sports injuries? Are you the profession that concerns itself with making places, podiatrist is responsible for the detection and contemporary political analysis willing to put patients first in all you do and treat managing competing interests and the quality of life in diagnosis of problems concerning the feet, and • An excellent training in social research all with respect, dignity and compassion? Are you cities, towns and villages. Planners have a very important implementation of an effective management methods prepared to put in a lot of work (20+ in-class hours role in shaping where we live, work and socialise. strategy. Extensive practical experience equips per week in year one, plus plenty of home study)? If The driving goal of the course is to develop confident graduates with the knowledge and skills essential • The ability to apply theoretical perspectives and so, this may be the course for you. graduates with: for clinical practice. concepts to real-life problems We will train you to cope with all situations that • An understanding of the needs of the land and This course is delivered within an environment • An appreciation of the complexity and diversity physiotherapists meet professionally. We will also property development sectors where students are regarded as adult learners, of political problems in society. focus on your academic development so that you are potential employees and developing practitioners. It equips graduates for employment in a range of able to identify problems that need solving, seek out • An ability to recognise and apply different Within both the academic and practice placement careers in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. related information and critically appraise its value, evaluation and financial valuation practices at modules, students are viewed as potential future appropriate times colleagues with a culture of multi-professional Our curriculum is based upon the research and come up with solutions for the initial problem, and scholarship of the staff team. We aim to encourage produce a report/presentation with which to transmit respect. • A sensitivity to the different needs, rights and students to become research literate and have your recommendations to an audience. priorities of different communities of interest, place Graduates are eligible to apply for registration a strong understanding and appreciation of the All our graduates are eligible to apply for both and identity with the Health and Care Professions Council research carried out within their discipline. Students are introduced to central questions driving political registration with the Health and Care Professions (HCPC) and the Society of Chiropodists and • The analytical capabilities to guide sustainable land change across the world today and discover how Council (HCPC) and membership of the Chartered Podiatrists (SCP), which allows them to practise as use and property development to create community academics, including their own lecturers, are trying Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). podiatrists in the NHS and also in private practice. value in a holistic and inclusive way. As podiatry students, student membership of the to address them. Physiotherapists work in public, community and Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is required. This course is accredited by two professional bodies, the The academic study of politics is invaluable for those private settings such as hospitals, GP practices, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the There are many employment opportunities for who aim to pursue a career in local or national industry and private practice. There are also Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). podiatry graduates within the NHS and you government. opportunities for our graduates to go on to complete may be employed in hospitals, community higher degrees by research. There is a growing demand for staff in leadership Opportunities exist across the public, private and health centres, private practice. or the education positions in the voluntary or non-governmental community sectors, both nationally and internationally. sector. Companies in industry and retail employ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS These include: sector, and in political lobbying firms, think-tanks, podiatrists as part of the occupational health and private sector consultancy firms. team. There are also opportunities to specialise The minimum required to be considered for entry to • Public sector: working in local government at postgraduate level in areas such as sports our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of (councils), facilitating development management, Students who have completed our course will have medicine, paediatrics, rheumatology, musculo- three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes regeneration, housing provision, policy acquired the skills of respectful listening to those skeletal and diabetes. will require higher grades and particular subjects. development, and forward planning. with diverse opinions, and of expressing opinions in a clear and respectful fashion. These skills are an Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further • Private sector: working in independent town ENTRY REQUIREMENTS excellent preparation for teamwork in a broad range details. planning/property development consultancies The minimum required to be considered for of work contexts. or multidisciplinary teams, advising clients on entry to our undergraduate programmes is the Recent graduates have taken up careers in development potential and design, submitting and equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, journalism, community development, research, managing planning applications, legal aspects of some programmes will require higher grades teaching, the civil service and in a number of private development proposals and expert witness services. and particular subjects. sector companies. Others have taken the opportunity to study at postgraduate level. • Charities/voluntary sector: working for campaigning Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for and community organisations. further details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the The minimum required to be considered for entry to equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of some programmes will require higher grades and three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes particular subjects. will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further This course has a limited number of places available for international students This course has a limited number of places available for international further details. due to the availability of work placements. You will be required to undertake a details. students due to the availability of work placements. You will be required Skype interview as part of the selection process. to undertake a Skype interview as part of the selection process.
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Politics with Criminology Product Design Psychology Psychology, Social BSc Hons BA Hons BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: L2M9 UCAS code: W260 UCAS code: C820 UCAS code: C880 Jordanstown Full-time Belfast Full-time Coleraine Full-time Coleraine Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course offers a range of options focusing on This course provides a hub of creativity, innovation and On this course you can expect to learn interesting This course provides a basic knowledge of the theories, ideologies and the study of the politics of entrepreneurship to develop students into creative design new perspectives on how we engage with the discipline of psychology, with a particular focus individual nation states. It also includes the study of professionals. world we inhabit. Why do you sleep? Why do on how this knowledge can be applied in social politics and political issues at an international level, people fight? How do we learn? How can we and community settings. The course emphasises as well as the study of themes such as the growing It offers a multidisciplinary approach to design, through treat mental illness or care for those in despair? the relevance of psychology to social problems importance of ‘identities’ to political action. Students hands-on studio practice. Students develop their practice There are many ways to approach such questions and to the study of lifelong development. will have an opportunity to cover the key areas of through user-centred design or by creating statement and we provide a comprehensive course on Graduates will develop a range of practical skills the discipline, including: the nature of power; the pieces. Students are introduced to ‘design thinking’ to the major areas of psychology. The course will involved in studying, evaluating and changing meaning and relevance of political ideologies; the ensure they emerge as well-rounded designers, capable emphasise the causes and development of human social behaviour. You may wish to gain interrelationships between domestic and international of being employed within product, textile, fashion, behaviour across the lifespan, and the ways in experience in the application of these skills in politics; the functions and development of political furniture, digital, and craft industries. which people interact with and influence each professional settings during a work experience institutions; the challenges posed by new social other. Particular features include training in the placement. Graduates will be qualified to Students can explore design through wood, textiles, movements and global developments; the meaning scientific methods of inquiry and how psychology enter careers in professional psychology and metal, plastic, foam and casting. Use of 3D printers, AR/ and application of political theories; conflict can be applied in professional settings. You will other careers that involve working with people. VR, CNC, laser cutters, sewing machines, scanners and transformation and the impact of political violence. attain research skills through laboratory-based Particular features include training in the scientific CAD enable students to realise concepts professionally. The course has been commended in internal and practical classes and develop statistical and methods of inquiry and how psychology can be external review for its well-structured and relevant There is the option to take a placement at the end of computer competence. applied in professional settings. You will attain curriculum, which is underpinned by the original research skills through laboratory-based practical second year including international opportunities such This course is accredited against the requirements research and scholarship undertaken by staff classes and develop statistical and computer as Erasmus, Study USA or Study China. Modules in for the graduate basis for chartered membership teaching on the course. competence. professional practice and creative entrepreneurship (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). build transferable skills for employability. Students Criminology forms the minor component of this This course is accredited against the requirements successes include Santander Student Entrepreneurship This course has an optional Diploma in course and offers a range of ideas and theories for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Finalists, INVENT Award winners and securing Professional Practice (DPP)/Diploma in from different disciplines including law, public policy Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological international patents. International Academic Studies (DIAS) placement and economics. Students will examine concepts in year three. Society (BPS). This course has an optional of criminology and criminal justice such as crime, This course is suitable for students from an art and Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)/Diploma victims, sentencing, policing and human rights. design or technology and design background who wish Graduates are eligible to undertake further in International Academic Studies (DIAS) to pursue careers in the design industry or progress to training and careers in professional psychology placement in year three. Recent graduates have taken up careers in teacher training. including educational psychology, clinical journalism, community development, research, psychology, occupational psychology, counselling Graduates are eligible to undertake further teaching, the civil service and in a number of private ENTRY REQUIREMENTS psychology and forensic psychology. Graduates training and careers in professional psychology sector companies. Others have taken the opportunity will also have acquired knowledge and including educational psychology, clinical to study at postgraduate level. The minimum required to be considered for entry to competencies that will serve as a foundation psychology, occupational psychology, counselling our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of for other careers that involve working with psychology and forensic psychology. Graduates ENTRY REQUIREMENTS three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes people and a knowledge of human behaviour will also have acquired knowledge and will require higher grades and particular subjects. such as teaching, social work, advertising and competencies that will serve as a foundation The minimum required to be considered for marketing, the probation service, and personnel for other careers that involve working with entry to our undergraduate programmes is the Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further management. Many psychology graduates people and a knowledge of human behaviour equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, details. also enter careers in social research and the such as teaching, social work, advertising and some programmes will require higher grades and information technology industry. marketing, the probation service, and personnel particular subjects. management. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS further details. The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the The minimum required to be considered for equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, entry to our undergraduate programmes is the some programmes will require higher grades equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, and particular subjects. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. 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Quantity Surveying and Radiography and Commercial Management Imaging, Diagnostic BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: K240 UCAS code: B821 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will relocate. Students will Students will change campus part way through this course. change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE Quantity surveyors are construction professionals Diagnostic radiographers undertake imaging who manage and control the costs of major examinations essential to the diagnosis, construction, civil engineering and other major treatment and monitoring of disease and injury, engineering (including mechanical engineering, including examination of healthy individuals oil and gas) projects anywhere in the world. as part of a screening programme. As a Their role is varied and challenging and includes diagnostic radiographer, you will be required advising clients on the economic viability of to produce high-quality diagnostic images, projects as part of the strategic planning process, whilst at the same time recognising normal estimating development costs, advising on and abnormal appearances. Apart from the procurement procedures, preparing tender application of X-rays (including CT scanning), documentation, contractual management, diagnostic radiography embraces ultrasound, the resolution of disputes, measurement and radionuclide imaging, magnetic resonance valuation of completed works, and ultimately imaging and other developing technologies. It striving to ensure that projects are completed is important to note that radiography involves within agreed budgets. Their skills lie in working with ill and vulnerable patients and estimating, monitoring, controlling, managing that patient care is as vitally important as the and negotiating the costs of a building or technical aspects of the role. civil engineering project or allied construction activity of any scale. This role will be performed This course is accredited by the Society and throughout all stages of the process from initial College of Radiographers (SCoR). It is also feasibility studies through to design, construction, approved by the Health and Care Professions maintenance and demolition. Council (HCPC) for the purpose of registering as a radiographer. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation provides you with global There are many employment opportunities for opportunities, which span key stakeholders graduates within the NHS, in private medicine throughout the construction supply chain, central and in companies which manufacture and and local government, and as self-employed sell radiographic equipment and/or services. practitioners. Your transferable skills will be There are also many research opportunities for equally sought after in other industries. suitably qualified graduates both at Ulster and elsewhere. Most quantity surveying graduates take up positions within local contracting and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS professional consultancy organisations or property departments, in both the public or The minimum required to be considered for private sectors. International opportunities for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the graduates are highly rewarding and varied. The equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, course is also relevant to careers in any aspect some programmes will require higher grades of the construction industry including project and particular subjects. management, commercial management or Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for facilities management specialisms. further details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Radiotherapy and Real Estate Renewable Energy Oncology BSc Hons Engineering BSc Hons BEng Hons
UCAS code: B822 UCAS code: K291 UCAS code: H221 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Magee Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will relocate. Students will IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course is designed to provide vocational education This course meets the needs of local and international Create a more sustainable world through at undergraduate level for careers in therapeutic real estate markets and enables graduates to work renewable energy engineering, where you can radiography. Therapeutic radiography involves the locally or overseas. The degree has a strong business refine and rethink clean energy sources such use of ionising radiation in the treatment of cancer. A focus on real estate valuation, investment appraisal, as wind, solar, biomass and hydropower. This therapeutic radiographer is responsible for the planning finance, economic analysis/forecasting, asset four year BEng Hons course prepares students and delivery of the treatment prescription, together with management and property development. It is designed for work within the emerging renewable the general healthcare of the patient. It is important for students aspiring to become chartered surveyors. The energy industry and will allow you to make to note that radiotherapy involves working with ill and course appeals to students who enjoy an out of office a difference in the world. Graduates will vulnerable patients and that patient care is as vitally job, meeting people, inspecting property, negotiating join a body of engineers with the vision and important as the technical aspects of the role. deals and making money. Property professionals offer skills necessary to design and manufacture standards of professionalism akin to specialised careers engineering systems and machines for the The programme is accredited by the Society of such as accountants, architects and solicitors. The real renewables industry. You will learn how to think Radiographers (SoR) and the Health and Care estate profession is well respected; the lifestyle is flexible, innovatively and turn your ideas into useable Professions Council (HCPC). Graduates are eligible to rewarding and well remunerated. technology. apply for registration with the HCPC and membership of the SoR. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Graduates with this mix of mechanical design, accredits the course and oversees the quality of teaching electronics, power systems and renewable Excellent employment opportunities for radiotherapy and content. Graduates have three pathways towards energy engineering experience have many and oncology graduates exist within the NHS, in private professional membership after successful completion career opportunities available to them in this medicine and in those companies concerned with the of their Assessment of Professional Competence emerging sector. The course has a built-in manufacture and sale of radiotherapy equipment. (APC): Commercial property practice; Residential; and year of work experience, where students work There are also many research opportunities for suitably Valuation. Part of the placement year may count towards in industry during their third year, making it a qualified graduates both at Ulster and elsewhere. the 24 months of practical experience needed prior to highly practical degree. Whether you want sitting the Assessment of Professional Competence. to engineer the next generation of renewable ENTRY REQUIREMENTS power systems or drive change and create The course provides diverse opportunities in public ‘green cities’ then this degree will give you the The minimum required to be considered for entry to and private sectors. Graduates fulfil professional knowledge and skills to do so. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of roles relating to all aspects of the management and three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes appraisal of landed property. The course addresses This degree has been accredited by a will require higher grades and particular subjects. legal, economic, financial and environmental issues professional engineering institution under within a real estate context. It acts as an excellent first licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further Council. It is accredited for partial registration details. degree for careers within real estate and other sectors. Past graduates apply real estate skills in traditional real by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers estate roles such as agency, development and asset (IMechE) and is pending accreditation with the management as well as wider roles such as banking, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). accountancy and investment. Graduates with this mix of mechanical design, electronics, power systems and renewable ENTRY REQUIREMENTS energy engineering have many career opportunities available. In the UK, 121,000 The minimum required to be considered for entry to people are employed in the electricity, gas our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of and steam supply industries with companies three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes having an annual turnover of 93 billion. It is will require higher grades and particular subjects. estimated by Energy and Utility Skills that the Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further power industry requires an additional 35,000 details. employees by 2024. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects.
This course has a limited number of places available for international students due to the availability of work placements. You will be required to undertake a Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for Skype interview as part of the selection process. further details.
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Safety Engineering and Safety Engineering and Disaster Management Disaster Management MEng BEng Hons
UCAS code: H224 UCAS code: H123 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
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ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course prepares you for a position of This degree combines safety engineering with authority, providing technical and commercial emergency planning and disaster management. engineering leadership using theoretical and Increasing concerns over climate change and practical analytics to deliver complex engineering energy security, combined with the growing threat projects and humanitarian relief responses. It of natural and man-made disasters, means combines safety engineering with emergency that today’s engineers are facing a new set of planning and disaster management. Increasing challenges. The nature of disasters may range concerns over climate change and energy from those caused by extreme weather such as security, combined with the growing threat flooding or fire, to industrial accidents or acts of natural and man-made disasters, means of terrorism. This course will equip engineers that today’s engineers are facing a new set of with specialist skills in designing structures and challenges. The nature of disasters may range systems to withstand potential disasters in the from those caused by extreme weather such as natural and the built environment, and provide flooding or fire, to industrial accidents or acts those engineers with the knowledge to plan for of terrorism. This degree will equip engineers emergencies and provide solutions in the event with specialist skills in designing structures and of a disaster. systems to withstand potential disasters in the natural and the built environment, and provide Students register initially on the BEng programme those engineers with the knowledge to plan for but may transfer to the MEng if an average of emergencies and provide solutions in the event 60% or more is achieved in second year. of a disaster. It is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) It is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an incorporated requirement for registration as a chartered engineer and partially meeting the academic engineer. requirement for registration as a chartered engineer. Graduates will be employable across a wide range of industries as safety is integral in Graduates will be employable across a wide almost every sector. Graduates will have a solid range of industries as safety is integral in background in fundamental engineering subjects. almost every sector. Graduates will have a solid Opportunities exist in engineering consultancies, background in fundamental engineering subjects. regulatory bodies, aid and advisory agencies, Opportunities exist in engineering consultancies, local, regional and national government regulatory bodies, aid and advisory agencies, departments and agencies, NGOs, utility local, regional and national government providers, and the civil service. departments and agencies, NGOs, utility providers, and the civil service. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the The minimum required to be considered for equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, entry to our undergraduate programmes is the some programmes will require higher grades equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, and particular subjects. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Screen Production Social Policy Social Policy Subject Social Work BA Hons BSc Hons Combinations (Two year accelerated route) BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: P594 UCAS code: L401 UCAS code: Various UCAS code: L501 Belfast Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Magee Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course focuses on the staples of contemporary In an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world, These programmes will provide you with the The BSc Honours Social Work is a professional screen media - work in-studio and on-location; questions around human need, welfare, inequality opportunity to gain an understanding of the qualification that meets the requirements of the dramatic and documentary forms; coverage of live and wealth distribution are to the fore of public key social policy issues facing modern society Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). events, and light entertainment. Through this course, discourse and affect all our lives. These debates are including health, education, poverty, social Training to become a social worker involves you will develop high level creative and technical at the heart of social policy. Students will explore how exclusion, childcare and care for the elderly, a mixture of academic study and professional abilities across all these areas. concerns such as new social risks and precarity are disabled and other vulnerable groups. The practice learning opportunities. During practice experienced by individuals and communities and courses consider how social policy is formulated placements students will work alongside social Your creative work will be supported by learning addressed by policy. These significant challenges and implemented in the UK through comparisons work practitioners and will be supported about the ideas and histories that underscore require students to critically engage with historical with other societies, as well as in a historical and assessed by a practice teacher. A range the forms and genres that make up the world of perspectives and contrasting conceptual approaches. perspective. Consideration is given to the political, of placement opportunities are provided by contemporary film and television. The aim of this is Students will also be expected to develop their economic and legal aspects of social policy. various agency partners including the health to encourage you to be bold in your thinking and understanding of the complexities of policy and social care trusts and voluntary/statutory You will study theoretical perspectives and creative and imaginative in your work. making and governance at regional, national and agencies. These providers are integral to the concepts of welfare and use them to inform international levels. development and delivery of the programme. The BA Hons Screen Production has the option of contemporary analyses of welfare reform. a work placement and opportunities to exhibit your Social Policy at Ulster is rated very highly by students: Comparative social policy will teach you about The programme is for those who intend to work beyond the University. It has three times received 100% ‘overall satisfaction’ the politics and governance of welfare from work as professional social workers and in the annual National Student Survey. the local Northern Ireland level, to the level of includes a substantial element of practice Ulster University is one of the longest standing and social policy in the European Union and the learning. You will undertake two contrasting most respected of providers of education in film, Graduates have high employment rates, pursuing impact of globalisation. You will learn about the placements (85 days in year one and 100 days television and related media studies, with pioneering careers in the public sector, working in local or central organisation and delivery of key services and in year two). The programme is recognised research and creative practice. This programme government, helping to formulate policy, or manage about policy and protection for children, families, by NISCC for purposes of registration and stands in this tradition, combining high academic key services. Some build careers in the voluntary and health and social care. Social Policy at Ulster also internationally, e.g. by the Australian standards with technical expertise. We want our charitable sectors and in campaigning organisations University is highly rated by students and has Association of Social Workers. students to gain relevant skills and knowledge; be with a focus on social issues; others pursue a career three times received 100% overall satisfaction in capable of experimentation and research; show in social research methods, as a research assistant or the annual National Student Survey. Although the programme includes vocational ambition and civic responsibility. research officer, working as part of underpinning learning in the social sciences, Social Policy as a major subject a team. such as social policy, psychology, sociology ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Social Policy with Criminology – L4M9 and law, the focus of the programme is on the Graduates are well equipped with the skills to development of skills, values and knowledge The minimum required to be considered for entry to work in other areas such as management and • Social Policy with Sociology – L4LH our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of required for practice. The design and delivery research consultancy. Some proceed to further study, Graduates typically have high employment rates of this fast-track degree is premised on the three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes pursuing a PhD, or one of a range of MSc degrees, and pursue careers in the public sector or local/ will require higher grades and particular subjects. relevant graduate qualities of the applicant programmes, including criminology, social research central government. Many also build careers in in meeting the demands of this accelerated Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further methods, and health promotion. This Social Policy the voluntary sector, NGOs, and in campaigning learning course. details. degree may grant exemption from some aspects of organisations with a focus on social issues. study for those seeking professional qualifications Graduates are also equipped with the skills to The course is accredited by the Northern in housing and health service management, and work in areas such as management, research Ireland Social Care Council. is a popular route into the fast-track social work consultancy or in the charitable sector. Some qualification. graduates also proceed to postgraduate study. A social work career can lead to employment The Social Policy degree will enable students in a range of diverse settings, such as family ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to apply for the fast-track route in social work and childcare, physical/learning disability, and may give exemption from some aspects of mental health and older people. Some social The minimum required to be considered for entry to professional qualifications in housing and health workers follow careers in criminal justice, our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of service management. education welfare or adoption and fostering. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further The minimum required to be considered for The minimum required to be considered for details. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. further details.
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Social Work Sociology Sociology Subject Software Engineering (Three year route) BSc Hons Combinations BEng Hons BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: L500 UCAS code: L300 UCAS code: Various UCAS code: G600 Magee Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE The BSc Honours Social Work is a professional Sociology is concerned with developing theories Sociology is the study of human social This course provides a broad-based education in qualification that meets the requirements of the and concepts to explain the origins and nature of relationships and institutions. The subject matter software engineering, with an emphasis on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). the contemporary social world and seeks to justify is interesting and diverse, ranging from religion principles and practice of software development. Training to become a social worker involves a mixture such theories through systematically collected to popular culture, divisions of race and social A graduate would be equipped with skills to work of academic study and professional practice learning evidence. You can explore in depth a range of social class, shared beliefs of a common culture, and and problem solve in a software development opportunities (185 days during the degree). During issues in contemporary Ireland and the world, and from social stability to radical change in societies. team in the software industry or a commercial IT practice placements students will work alongside understandings of advanced industrial societies, the Sociologists are typically motivated by their desire department, with the assurance of an advanced social work practitioners and will be supported and information society, global development, education, to better understand the fundamental principles knowledge of supporting software engineering assessed by a practice teacher. A range of placement work, conflict and diversity. of social life, which can lead to improvements techniques. opportunities are provided by a various agency in people’s lives. At the personal level, sociology partners including the health and social care trusts Our curriculum draws on the research strengths of investigates the social causes and consequences It will equip you to apply best practice software and voluntary/statutory agencies. These providers our staff, ensuring you learn cutting-edge sociological of such things as health and illness, racial and engineering skills to the development of a wide are integral to the development and delivery of the theory with the opportunity to explore real case gender identity, family conflict, deviant behaviour, range of information systems in organisations. programme. studies. This degree provides strong research training, popular culture, and religious faith. At the societal The BEng Hons Software Engineering provides giving our graduates the best research skills available. level, sociology examines and explains matters like for the systematic study of the theory and The programme is for those who intend to work as crime, globalisation, poverty and the impact of principles of programming and software All sociology students undertake a work placement professional social workers and includes a substantial new technologies. Sociology at Ulster has a history engineering, computer hardware and software during their degree. Study abroad options are also element of practice learning. You will undertake two of receiving very high satisfaction and approval technologies, and the role of computing systems in available. contrasting practice placements - one of 85 days ratings in the National Student Survey. organisations. duration in year two, and one of 100 days duration in Sociology at Ulster has a history of receiving very year three. The programme is recognised by NISCC Sociology as a major subject It is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for high approval ratings in the National Student Survey, for purposes of registration as a social worker and is IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic scoring overall satisfaction ratings of 100% in three of also recognised internationally, e.g. by the Australian • Sociology with Criminology – L3M9 requirement for registration as a chartered IT the last five years. Association of Social Workers. professional. • Sociology with Politics – L3LF The course provides the opportunity for you to Although the programme includes underpinning It is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute acquire a valuable combination of skills and opens Sociology as a minor subject learning in the social sciences, such as social policy, for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for up a wide range of postgraduate educational and psychology, sociology and law, the focus of the the purposes of fully meeting the academic career opportunities. The detailed knowledge and • Social Policy with Sociology – L4LH programme is on the development of skills, values requirement for incorporated engineer and understanding of society and social life that you will and knowledge required for practice. The detailed knowledge and understanding of partially meeting the academic requirement for a gain from the degree equips you with core skills to society and social life that you will gain equips chartered engineer. work in a rich variety of settings. Recent graduates are The course is accredited by the Northern Ireland you with core skills to work in a variety of employed in human resource management, health Graduates with software engineering skills have Social Care Council. settings. Graduates have found employment in administration, the PSNI, the Civil Service, market many career opportunities available to them areas including human resource management, A social work career can lead to employment in research, industrial relations and consultancy. Many in a wide range of commercial and industrial health administration, the PSNI, the civil service, a range of diverse settings, such as family and others have gone on to take postgraduate courses in organisations developing new software, as market research, industrial relations and health childcare, physical disability and learning disability, sociology, media studies, social work and education. project managers, systems analysts, in planning administration. Many others have gone on to drug and alcohol abuse, mental health, homelessness and technical management, or information postgraduate study in sociology, social work and and older people. Some social workers follow careers ENTRY REQUIREMENTS management and database environments. teaching. in the criminal justice system, education welfare or They may also work in marketing and sales. The minimum required to be considered for entry to adoption and fostering. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Average salaries are often higher than those of our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of other graduates. There are also opportunities three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for for postgraduate study in computing, software will require higher grades and particular subjects. entry to our undergraduate programmes is the development or a related area. The minimum required to be considered for entry to equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further some programmes will require higher grades ENTRY REQUIREMENTS three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes details. and particular subjects. will require higher grades and particular subjects. The minimum required to be considered for Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further further details. equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, details. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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Speech and Language Sport and Exercise Sciences Sport Studies Sport, Physical Activity Therapy BSc Hons BSc Hons and Health BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: B632 UCAS code: C600 UCAS code: CNP2 UCAS code: CB69 Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time Magee Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will relocate. Students will IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course. campus. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course meets the needs of those who wish to Sport and exercise science is becoming one of the This course examines both the theoretical and This course aims to develop your knowledge gain a professional qualification in speech and most popular subjects for undergraduates and practical application of sociology, politics, sports and understanding of both the science language therapy, and provides a good foundation provides excellent career opportunities. Advances in development, sports management, physical underpinning and methods employed, to for postgraduate study, involvement in research the sports industry and the growth of competition have education, sports coaching, performance analysis promote health enhancing sport and physical and continuing professional development. There is made a scientific approach to sport fundamental to and health and fitness. Sport continues to play activity. You will undertake study in the a strong focus on the application of current theory monitoring and improving performance. This course an important and an increasingly recognised physiological, behavioural, social, cultural and evidence to develop practitioners with good allows you to use a scientific approach to analyse role in society. Throughout the UK and beyond, and nutritional perspectives that impact upon clinical skills, able to work with people of all ages performance in sport and exercise and to develop it is viewed as a tool for addressing a range sport, physical activity and health at individual with communication disorders, and who are able to academic and professional skills which you can use of individual and societal agendas including and societal levels. Upon graduation you will use and contribute to research in the area of speech, to find employment in this expanding field. Science improving health, building social capital, possess a wide range of knowledge and skills language and communication. Practice placements subjects studied include physiology, biomechanics, enhancing community relations and acting as an that will enable you to work as a professional, are an important integral part of the course and psychology and nutrition. economic stimulus. Economically, sports related bringing about an increase in people’s are enhanced by a range of university-based and spending in Northern Ireland amounts to £293 physical activity whilst reducing their sedentary placement-based support and learning opportunities. The course is endorsed by the British Association million per annum or 2.2% of gross domestic behaviour. of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). BASES is product, with the sports industry supporting This course is recognised by the professional and a UK professional membership organisation that 13,800 jobs. This course is three years or four years if you statutory bodies for speech and language therapists endorses sport and exercise science undergraduate choose to complete a Diploma in Professional (SLTs) in the UK. Graduates are eligible to apply for courses. The Association’s endorsement scheme is the This course is three years in duration, or four Practice (DPP)/Diploma in International registration with the Health and Care Professions recognised standard for all sport and exercise science years if you choose to complete a Diploma Academic Studies (DIAS) placement year. Council (HCPC), the statutory body which regulates undergraduate degree programmes. in Professional Practice (DPP)/Diploma the profession and allows graduates to practise as an in International Academic Studies (DIAS) This course has been developed in response SLT in the UK, and for full membership of the Royal This course is three years full-time or four years if you placement year. to industry needs, and professional bodies College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). choose to complete a Diploma in Professional Practice have had considerable input into its content (DPP)/Diploma in International Academic Studies Career destination statistics indicate a significant and delivery. The course offers the opportunity There is a range of opportunities for speech and (DIAS) placement year. number of sports graduates go on to study the to develop a wide range of knowledge and language therapists, working both within health PGCE Physical Education or other postgraduate transferable skills. Career opportunities are and education. Opportunities exist throughout the A significant number of sports graduates go on qualifications, both at Ulster and other institutions in a wide variety of areas, such as health and UK, Ireland and other parts of the world (although to study the PGCE Physical Education and other in the UK and abroad. A growing number physical activity promotion, physical activity graduates are likely to have to meet specific postgraduate qualifications, both at Ulster and other of graduates gain employment in the leisure initiatives, workplace health and fitness, requirements for professional recognition/registration institutions in the UK and abroad. A growing number industry. The extensive placement programme exercise referral, health-based intervention in other countries and may require some experience of graduates gain employment in the leisure industry. allows the course team to remain in touch with design and delivery, postgraduate research, within the UK first). There are also many opportunities The extensive placement allows the course team to the needs of employers. Graduates are well- community projects and teaching. On for postgraduate study as the area of communication remain in touch with the needs of employers. Students equipped to undertake a growing number of completion of the course, it will be possible and eating, drinking and swallowing problems and completing this course are equipped to undertake postgraduate courses in the history, politics or to pursue accreditation with the British their management is a rapidly growing area of postgraduate study in a growing number of areas sociology of sport. Opportunities for MPhil or Psychological Society through a postgraduate research and continuing professional development. within the sport and exercise sciences. Opportunities DPhil level studies may be available to those who conversion course in psychology. for MPhil/DPhil level studies are available. demonstrate the requisite abilities. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to The minimum required to be considered for our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of The minimum required to be considered for entry to The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, will require higher grades and particular subjects. three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades will require higher grades and particular subjects. some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further and particular subjects. details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for details. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details. further details.
This course has a limited number of places available for international students due to the availability of work placements. You will be required to undertake a Skype interview as part of the selection process.
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Technology with Design Textile Art, Design and Therapeutic Communication BSc Hons Fashion and Counselling Studies BA Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: H1W2 UCAS code: W232 UCAS code: P9B4 Jordanstown Full-time Belfast Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE This course provides an opportunity to study This course explores the breadth of skill, technology, This is an innovative course which has been technology in the context of design for the knowledge, heritage and cultural significance of designed to meet the needs of students who marketplace. It provides the skills, technical contemporary textiles and fashion. Through the wish to study communication with a specific information and market awareness to apply your five specialist workshops, embroidery, knit, pattern focus on its application within therapeutic creativity in the pursuit of innovation. Teamwork is at cutting, print and weave, each student is challenged and helping contexts. The programme aims the core of all manufactured commodities and this to explore both tradition and innovation and is to facilitate understanding of the complex course promotes an integrated approach to product supported by expert technical and academic staff. In nature of counselling as a professional development. The course provides you with the skills well-equipped workshops and studios each student activity, the contexts in which it occurs, and know-how to have a direct and positive influence is challenged to work ambitiously and creatively, relationship building, knowledge of therapeutic on the way industry operates. It is delivered by the selecting the pathway most suited to their strengths orientations, the skills based practice within School of Engineering on the Jordanstown campus as either a textile artist, textile designer or fashion counselling, research, monitoring, evaluation and the Belfast School of Art on the Belfast campus. designer. Students are supported to make the right and reflective practice. It also aims to develop The third year of the course consists of a compulsory decisions throughout the course by identifying clear students’ understanding of human growth placement. career goals and strategies in professional practice and development, personal development, modules, placement opportunities and competitions. mental health and wellbeing, philosophy and It is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical The course also provides the optional opportunity to ethics, developing the therapeutic alliance Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering take a placement year due to our excellent industry and research evidence. Students will also and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering connections. study key aspects of communication processes Council for the purposes of fully meeting the with a particular focus on interpersonal academic requirement for registration as an Graduates have progressed to a range of careers interactions, group processes and language incorporated engineer. including textile artists and designers, art therapists, and communication. print designers, children’s wear, costume and fashion This course is aimed at students who wish to develop designers, fabric technologists, illustrators, teachers, This degree is not formal counsellor training a career in the field of industrial design. Alternatively, museum curators, visual merchandisers, and stylists, and will not provide accreditation with a for those graduates wishing to follow a career among many more. professional counselling body. Instead it is in teaching, the course will provide an essential concerned with equipping students with a undergraduate experience for the school’s curriculum ENTRY REQUIREMENTS knowledge base of therapeutic communication area of technology and design. Opportunities are and associated communication and counselling also available for a range of postgraduate courses as The minimum required to be considered for entry to skills that can be built upon after graduation. well as research degrees. our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes The course has been awarded advanced/ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will require higher grades and particular subjects. specialist training status by the National Counselling Society (NCS). The minimum required to be considered for entry to Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further The programme provides an excellent our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of details. springboard for students who wish to pursue three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes professional counselling accreditation following will require higher grades and particular subjects. graduation or who wish to pursue careers in a Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further range of therapeutic or helping roles. It can also details. be used as a route into the area of more generic graduate schemes. It is ideal for graduate entry into careers such as the civil service, police, retail management or human resource management. Graduates also have opportunities to apply for doctoral level research ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum required to be considered for entry to our undergraduate programmes is the equivalent of three A-levels at CCC. However, some programmes will require higher grades and particular subjects. Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further details.
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A E J Q Accounting (Pathways)...... 59 Economics...... 83 Journalism...... 108 Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management... 131 Accounting and Law...... 59 Education Subject Combinations...... 83 Journalism Subject Combinations...... 108 Accounting and Marketing...... 60 Electrical and Electronic Engineering...... 84 R Accounting with Specialisms...... 60 Electronic Engineering...... 84, 85 L Animation...... 61 Electronic Engineering Radiography and Imaging, Diagnostic...... 131 Architectural Engineering...... 61 (with German Masters Degree)...... 85 Language and Linguistics...... 110 Radiotherapy and Oncology...... 132 Architectural Technology and Management...... 62 Electronics and Embedded Systems...... 86 Law...... 110, 111 Real Estate...... 132 Architecture...... 62 Energy...... 86 Law Subject Combinatons...... 111, 112 Renewable Energy Engineering...... 133 Art and Design...... 63 Engineering Management...... 87 Leisure and Events Management...... 112
Artificial Intelligence...... 63 English...... 88 S English Subject Combinations...... 88 M Environmental Health...... 89 Safety Engineering and Disaster Management..... 135 B Environmental Science...... 89 Management and Leadership Development...... 114 Screen Production...... 136 Biology...... 66 Environmenal Science Subject Combinations...... 90 Marketing...... 114 Social Policy...... 136 Biomedical Engineering...... 66 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering...... 115 Social Policy Subject Combinations...... 137 Biomedical Science...... 67 Mechancial Engineering...... 115, 116 Social Psychology...... 129 Biomedical Science, Applied (Pathology)...... 67 F Mechatronic Engineering...... 116, 117 Social Work (Two year accelerated route) ...... 137 Building Surveying...... 68 Finance and Investment Management...... 92 Medicine, Personalised...... 124 Social Work (Three year route) ...... 138 Business Economics...... 68 Fine Art...... 92 Music ...... 118 Sociology...... 138 Business Information Systems...... 69 Food and Nutrition...... 93 Music Subject Combinations...... 118 Sociology Subject Combinations...... 139 Business Studies...... 69 Music, Sound and Technology...... 119 Software Engineering...... 139 Business Studies Subject Combinations...... 70 Speech and Language Therapy...... 140 G Sport and Exercise Sciences...... 140 Business Studies with Options...... 70 N Geography...... 95 Sport Studies...... 141 Geography Subject Combinations...... 95 Nursing (Adult)...... 121 Sport, Physical Activity and Health ...... 141 C Graphic Design and Illustration...... 96 Nursing (Mental Health)...... 121 Cinematic Arts...... 72 T Civil Engineering...... 72 H O Civil Engineering (Geoinformatics)...... 73 Technology with Design...... 144 Communication Management and Public Relations...73 Health and Social Care Policy...... 98 Occupational Therapy...... 122 Textile Art, Design and Fashion...... 144 Comunication, Advertising and Marketing...... 74 Health Physiology/Healthcare Science...... 98 Optometry...... 122 Therapeutic Communiation and History...... 99 Counselling Studies...... 145 Community Youth Work...... 75 Computer Science...... 75 History Subject Combinations...... 99 Travel and Tourism Management, International.... 104 P Computer Science (Software Systems Development)...75 Hospitality Management, International...... 104 Personalised Medicine (previously Stratified Medicine).. 124 Computing Science...... 76 Human Nutrition...... 100 Pharmaceutical Bioscience...... 124 Computing Technologies...... 76 Human Resource Management...... 100 Pharmacy...... 125 Construction Engineering and Management...... 77 Photography with Video...... 125 Consumer Management and Food Innovation...... 77 I Physiotherapy...... 126 Criminology and Criminal Justice...... 78 Planning, Regneration and Development...... 126 Criminology Subject Combinations...... 78 Information Technologies...... 102 Podiatry...... 127 Culinary Arts Management...... 79 Interaction Design...... 102 Interactive Computing...... 103 Politics...... 127 Interactive Media...... 103 Politics with Criminology...... 128 D International Hospitality Management...... 104 Product Design...... 128 Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging...... 131 International Travel and Tourism Management..... 104 Psychology...... 129 Drama...... 81 Irish Language and Literature...... 105 Psychology, Social...... 129 Drama Subject Combinations...... 81 Irish Subject Combinations...... 105
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