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Study at Cardiff University How to use this prospectus contents www.cardiff.ac.uk/international 01 How to use this prospectus _ 1 This prospectus is designed to answer your initial questions about studying at Cardiff University. _ 2 It provides an introduction to the University and lists courses available. _ 3 If you need more information please contact the International Office or use the websites Section 1 _02 Welcome to Cardiff University and email addresses in the prospectus. contents _04 Studying at Cardiff University _06 Career prospects _08 Cardiff, the capital city of Wales The photographs in this prospectus are of Cardiff _10 Accommodation University students and locations at Cardiff University _12 University life and the city of Cardiff. _14 The future of Cardiff University Section 2 _16 Courses and Schools directory Section 3 _35 The Study Abroad Programme _36 The International Foundation Programme _37 English Language programmes Section 4 _38 How to apply _40 Fees and living expenses _41 University map

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This shows subject areas at Cardiff University ranked by Cardiff University has been producing key facts that Cardiff University is an established independent newspaper rankings and the and recognised university with a global RAE results. successful graduates since the first students about profile. The ranking table below is based on entered in 1883. The University has changed Cardiff the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), which is the only independent Government dramatically in the last 125 years but the University: assessment of universities in the UK. Cardiff commitment to quality education and a While rankings are a guideline, you should 1 also pay close attention to the course you rewarding university experience remains. Ranked 15 in the UK and top 1.5% wish to study and what the university and in the world. University is individual school can offer you. 2 Cardiff University is a member of the elite Russell Group top 20 UK research-led Top 5 in: universities. Top 25 Architecture 3 Anatomy & Physiology The University teaches more than 28,000 UK Universities Business students from more than 110 countries. ranked by Celtic Studies 4 Research Power Civil Engineering Employment rates for Cardiff University’s Communications & Media Studies (RAE 2008) international graduates are 10% higher than Dentistry the UK average. Rank Institution name East and South-East Asia Studies 5 European Studies Accommodation in University residences is 1 University of Oxford General Engineering guaranteed for most international students 2 University of Cambridge Optometry and is within walking distance of the 3 University of Manchester Pharmacy University. 4 University College London Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology 6 5 University of Edinburgh Psychology The University has 18 libraries, 28 IT suites, 6 University of Nottingham Sociology a Wi-Fi enabled campus and more than 1.5 7 Imperial College London Town & Country Planning million books. 8 University of Leeds 7 9 University of Sheffield The University is on two campuses at the 10 University of Bristol very centre of Cardiff, the capital city of 11 King’s College London Top 10 in: Wales. Cardiff is only 2 hours from London 12 University of Birmingham Earth Sciences by train. 13 University of Glasgow 14 University of Southampton English Language & Literature 8 Infection and Immunology Teaching at the University was given the 15 Cardiff University Law highest possible award in the last UK 16 University of Warwick Government review. The University’s degree 17 University of Newcastle upon Tyne Mathematics programmes are also recognised by more 18 University of Liverpool Mechanical Engineering than 40 professional bodies. 19 University of Durham Primary Care and other  9 20 Queen’s University Belfast Community-based Clinical Subjects The University generates more 21 Queen Mary, University of London than £100 million annually from 22 University of York research grants and contracts. 23 University of Leicester 10 24 Loughborough University The University President Professor Sir 25 University of Exeter Martin Evans FRS, is a Nobel Prize winner >159 for Medicine. studying at cardiff university 04 www.cardiff.ac.uk/research 05 Independently verified and reviewed You can be confident of the quality and Why is research important? standard of a Cardiff degree. The University is recognised by more than 40 professional Universities that are considered to be the best in the world are ‘research-led’.  bodies which ensure that the University Being a taught or research student in a research-led institution like Cardiff maintains the highest possible standards in University has several advantages: teaching. In 2008 the University’s teaching was also given the highest endorsement by the UK Government in a quality review. _1 _4 Teaching methods recognition enhanced careers prospects You will be taught in formal lectures, in small Your degree will be recognised worldwide. Your career prospects will be enhanced. groups (called ‘seminars’) and one-to-one The most famous and respected universities Employers usually favour research-led with tutors. Depending on your subject you are research-led. Cardiff is part of the universities because they know may use laboratories, meet members of the elite Russell Group of top research-based graduates will be very well informed. public, operate specialist equipment and go universities in the UK. Employment rates for Cardiff University’s on field trips. international graduates are 10% higher than You will also have access to Cardiff’s online the UK average. virtual system “Blackboard” to enhance and support your learning. It allows you to download handbooks, find your timetable _2 and submit assignments from any internet innovative courses connection. The curriculum of your course will include _5 Because Cardiff is a top-ranked research the latest information and be relevant to institution you can be assured that facilities excellent teaching facilities at Cardiff are some of the best available. your career (see right). You will find excellent teaching facilities The University has 18 libraries, 28 computer because research-led institutions attract rooms, fully-equipped laboratories and more funding. Cardiff University generates specialist resources for every subject. more than a £100 million annually from _3 research grants and contracts. Assessment methods Assessment methods are different for each teaching by globally course. Most courses include some form of respected staff written examination and essays but you may You will work with, and be taught by, staff also be assessed on presentations, class tests, _6 laboratory results and group work. that are pioneers in their subjects and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. joining a worldwide network It is important to Cardiff University’s culture Your fellow students will also be of a high Free assistance in English and maths that all our academic staff teach students. In standard. This means you will get more If you want some additional help with a recent survey more than 95% of Cardiff’s out of your seminars and study groups. If you choose Cardiff University you will English language, or you find mathematics After graduation you will join a close difficult, you can get free support from the international students were satisfied with join a global academic community of the expertise of their lecturers. network of alumni that hold top positions in University. The ‘In-sessional’ English courses governments, companies and universities. staff and students. Like other famous can help you with presentations, reading strategies, pronunciation and academic universities, Cardiff University’s mission  writing. Even if you are confident in your language abilities you will probably improve is to accomplish world-leading research your assignments and increase your job ussell and pass this knowledge to students. prospects. What is a R Group university? How will studying at Cardiff be different? Cardiff University is a member of Studying at Cardiff University may be different the Russell Group. from the style of teaching in your country. You will be expected to use the libraries and – The Russell Group are the 20 leading research-led UK universities. internet to research topics. You will be asked to contribute your opinion, collate information – They are committed to maintaining y g and present evidence. Your own ideas will be the very best research.  They are committed to an outstanding stud in encouraged. –  Cardiff University is an innovator in ‘problem- teaching and learning experience. based’ learning. This means your lecturers will – They have unrivalled links with set you a ‘problem’ and you will have to work business and the public sector. at Cardiff University out the answer. This is a much more effective method of learning than just from a book. career prospects 06 www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/careers 07 What is the value of a  Many students come to the UK to improve Cardiff University education? How to improve your ‘Employability’ is not just about getting a their job prospects. Even if you have not degree from a UK university. In an increasingly career prospects chosen a career, you will want to know that competitive global market, employers are Everybody wants to stand out from hundreds of other graduates. Below are  looking for more than information and you are being prepared for work and that technical skills. At Cardiff, cutting-edge some recommendations for getting that competitive edge, available to you  after your degree you will have opportunities research is used to develop an exciting and at Cardiff University: up-to-date curriculum, which gives you: _1 _5 and options. A degree is an investment for – knowledge, but also trains you to think life and you will want to invest wisely. independently Choose a top university with  Enhance your résumé – the ability to analyse problems a worldwide reputation Employers don’t want robots; they want – the ability to consider innovative solutions Cardiff is a highly ranked university, interesting people who are driven and – the ability to work effectively in a team recognised both in the UK and across able to work in teams. At Cardiff for These are valuable skills in the workplace the world. example, you could get involved with that you will need to demonstrate to running a club or society, or join the potential employers. Student Volunteering Unit. _2 Many of our graduates work for reputable, international companies in graduate level Make the most of your studies _6 positions. Below is a sample of Cardiff University’s international graduate It may seem obvious but applying yourself Gain work experience destinations: and making the most of opportunities within your School will give you the edge over Work experience is a great way to show that you can apply your degree. You can get work Company other candidates. On many degree schemes you can also widen your experience by experience through a part-time job ABN Amro ICICI bank studying part of your degree at a University (see page 40) or by opting for a Cardiff Adecco Ltd Indian Express in another country. Cardiff University University degree that includes a year in Amarchand & Intel (China) Ltd has partners in the USA, Australia, South industry. The Schools section (from page 16) Mangaldas & Jaguar Landrover lists courses which have year in industry Suresh A Shroff & Co America, Europe and across Asia. Knight Frank options. The University’s Careers Service AOC Archaeology Group Korean Broadcasting also runs highly competitive ‘taster’ Aramco Petroleum System _3 placements with employers. Arup KPMG Bank of Uganda LG Manufacturers Join free training programmes BBC Luthra & Luthra In a competitive work-place it is important _7 Capita Symonds Maersk that you can be creative and apply your China Bank Regulatory Magna Publishing Co.Ltd Network and build  Commission knowledge effectively. Cardiff University’s Microsoft lifelong friendships China Daily Students’ Union runs free training Mott McDonald Cisco systems programmes: the Student Enterprise and Cardiff University has 28,000 students, NDTV Citibank Student Development Programme. more than 3,000 international students and Oracle Corus These free courses will give you the more than 6,000 staff. Professors and other Pepsi-Cola opportunity to develop personal and staff will offer advice and direction while Deloitte PNRA Pakistan business specific skills: other students, both from your country Deutsche Bank Pricewaterhouse www.cardiff.ac.uk/enterprise and other countries, can provide valuable DTZ Coopers LLP insights. Emirates airline Reuters Ernst & Young Shell _4 ESPN Star Sports Siemens Get advice and meet employers Freshfields Bruckhaus Sony Deringer Tata group The University has a free Careers Service Halcrow Group Ltd TV Today Network with specialist international support. They Hindustan Times Employment rates Unilever offer advice and guidance on choosing a HSBC career, interview techniques, job seeking for Cardiff University and improving your résumé. They also run international career scheduled events so you can meet potential  employers recruiting on campus. graduates are 10% www.cardiff.ac.uk/carsv higher than the UK prospects average cardiff, the capital city of wales 08 www.whycardiff.com 09 Cardiff has one of the lowest living 6 costs of any major 1 UK university city. See page 40.

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Where is Cardiff? facts “The perfect  about Cardiff is located on the coast of South Cardiff Wales, which has beautiful national parks student city” 12 and beaches only 30 minutes away. Cardiff Cardiff is a small city with a population of – Cardiff University is in the city Weather in Cardiff is approximately 230km (145 miles) west about 320,000 people. Approximately 20% centre of Cardiff. of the population are students, which makes – Cardiff Airport has more than 30 flights The average temperature in Cardiff in Winter is 7C and in Summer temperatures of London and is easily accessed by train it safe, friendly and affordable (see page 40). a day to UK and European cities. Edinburgh Cardiff, however, is also a capital city with can reach up to 30C. With four seasons, in about 2 hours. Cardiff has excellent all the culture, sports, shops, entertainment, – Cardiff is only 2 hours from London UK weather is generally unpredictable work opportunities and atmosphere you by train. and can vary considerably, however, transport links (ranked 1st in the UK for Cardiff experiences less rainfall than would expect of a modern European – Cardiff has a new £675 million the most transport friendly city) with an shopping centre in the city centre. other areas of Wales and is consistent Belfast metropolis. with the rest of the UK. international airport that has flights to  This means you get a small cheap city you – Cardiff has a 70,000 seated stadium, can easily walk around, but also an exciting an international sports village and a Manchester many cities in Europe. city where there is always something to do. football league soccer club: Cardiff City FC. To find out more about the city of Cardiff – Cardiff was European City of Sport in 2009. Birmingham visit: www.whycardiff.com – Cardiff has more than 330 parks Top 10 European Cities and gardens. Cardiff was ranked the 7th best London city in Europe in the fDi (Financial Times) Cardiff Bristol A diverse, international city – Cardiff was one of National Geographic’s top 10 summer destinations 2011. 2008 Cities of the Future shortlist. Cardiff was one of the UK’s first multi- cultural cities and an estimated 94 – The popular TV shows Doctor Who and 1 London languages are spoken here. This is a real Torchwood are filmed in Cardiff. 2 Paris – Wales has the cheapest cost of living 3 Berlin Cardiff to London 145 miles/232 km benefit for international students because many of the food and ingredients you have of any region in the UK. 4 Copenhagen 5 Amsterdam in your country are also sold in Cardiff. – Wales has more than 500 castles. You can also be assured that there are 6 Edinburgh – Home to Europe’s oldest living language, many religious and cultural facilities across 7 Cardiff Welsh is spoken by 20% of the population, the city, including mosques, synagogues, 8 Frankfurt am Main but don’t worry everybody speaks English! Cardiff,  churches and temples. 9 Brussels the capital city of Wales 10 Manchester accommodation 10 www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences 11

The University knows University residences Close to campus Safe and supportive How do I reserve residences? The University has 14 residences, each with Cardiff’s residences are very well located, One of the advantages of University After you apply, and if you accept an offer that where you live is very different facilities, in different locations and with most residences being less than residences is the support you are offered. to study, you will be sent full information on important to you. You will at different costs. Your choices include: 2km to either the Cathays Park campus Each residence has a network how to apply for University residences. – single or mixed gender accommodation. or Heath Park campus. The majority of of residences staff, student wardens want to settle quickly and students are able to easily walk or cycle to and security staff that provide 24 hour – private or shared bathrooms. About 70% their lectures everyday. The table below assistance. Only students, guests of Coming to Cardiff with  live in a secure, well-located, of University residences have private gives the approximate walking times from students and staff are allowed on bathrooms (called ‘ensuite’). your family sociable and conducive study three residences to four popular locations University residences sites. This makes The University has a limited number of environment. This is why – self-catered, part-catered or fully catered in Cardiff. them safe and secure. (with vegetarian options). flats, houses and studios available for first- Look at the map on page 41 to see where An example of a typical flat in University residences year international students with family Cardiff University provides a – a variety of social and sporting facilities.  residences are located. You will also find How much does it cost? members. These residences are very much guarantee of accommodation You will have your own study bedroom. that like the University, residences are What do University in demand and you may have to seek private The cost of residences depends on several in one of our highly-ranked Cardiff University does not have shared within easy reach of shops, the city centre residences provide? accommodation. If you do choose private rooms or dormitories. and parks. factors which include the residence you accommodation ensure you start looking as University residences. choose, length of stay, meal options and The diagram above shows a layout of a typical soon as possible and ask for assistance from whether you want private bathroom apartment in University residences. the University. facilities. University residences are very In this example there are 6 study bedrooms, Walking times Allensbank House Senghennydd Court Talybont Court good value as the cost includes water, each with their own bathroom. The 6 Business School 25 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes electricity, security, furniture and internet occupants share a kitchen. Heath Park Campus 5 minutes 35 minutes 25 minutes access (where supplied). As everything Every student has their own bedroom. Each Main Building & is included in one price, it helps you more room has a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and  Students’ Union 25 minutes 5 minutes 15 minutes easily budget. To help with budgeting City centre 30 minutes 5 minutes 20 minutes storage. You won’t need to buy additional oted top 5 there is more detail about living expenses furniture. Also Halls of Residence bedrooms V on page 40. are connected to the University network and Your guarantee ccommodation for A For the 2010/11 year self-catering residences highspeed internet. In your flat you will have of accommodation whatuni.com ranged from £68 – £95 a week. Part/fully access to a shared kitchen/dining room. This catered residences ranged from £82 – £99 area includes a cooker, refrigerator, sink, table You are guaranteed a single-occupancy place in University residences for the a week. Rooms with private bathrooms are and chairs. If you choose ‘ensuite’ you will have full duration of your studies. generally more expensive than rooms with your own bathroom with shower. This is providing you apply through shared bathrooms. the normal admission and allocation process, and re-apply for residences accommodation each yearreturners through process. the overseas www.cardiffstudents.com university life www.cardiff.ac.uk/sport 12 www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/arrive 13

You might be wondering The Students’ Union International societies Supporting you what life is like for the – The University’s social life revolves The best way to make friends is to join a The University knows that while you are Orientation around an organisation called “The “student society”. These clubs are very here you may need some help. You might Before you arrive at the University you may be worried about settling in,  28,000 students at Cardiff Students’ Union”. important to student life and are run by have an academic question, or you might making friends and life in the UK. The International Office aims to make  University? Outside of – Every student enrolled at Cardiff other students. There are more than 120 have a more personal issue. your transition as smooth as possible with an “induction programme” in University is automatically a member societies, many of which represent areas of Cardiff University offers support in many September and January. academia you will find a of Cardiff Students’ Union. the world including: Arabia, China, Malaysia, ways. India, Pakistan, Nigeria and many more. vast range of opportunities – The Union is run by a committee of – Every student at the University is allocated The September induction programme includes: students and is dedicated to the social and For two weeks every year the international a personal tutor. Your tutor can assist with to try new things, meet new welfare needs of all students on campus. societies celebrate “Go Global” – a festival any academic or personal problems you people and enjoy the exciting All profits made go back into improving that showcases the University’s diversity may have. _1 _4 involving dance, music and food. atmosphere on campus. the services available to you. – The Student Support Centre has specialist a free collection service from social events and parties, including – The Union building includes a bar, international advisers who can help you Cardiff and Heathrow airports. traditional Welsh dancing. These  nightclub, concert venue, shopping Sport & keeping fit with visas, housing, finances and anything International Office staff will provide are a great way to make friends. mall, cafés and an advice centre. which you would like to talk about: The University takes sport very seriously, and a warm welcome at the airport and www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport – The Union runs its own student the Athletic Union runs 60 sports clubs and take you and your luggage to your _5 newspaper, magazine, radio station arranges fixtures against other universities. – If you want to talk to someone outside the accommodation. a bank letter service to help you  and television station. Almost every popular sport is played at the University, the Students’ Union also has an advice centre. open a bank account when you  University and whatever your level you will _2 arrive in the UK. Voted top 5 International café find an opportunity to play and participate. – Cardiff University is one of only a few UK universities to provide postgraduate practical information and fairs to  The Students’ Union also has a dedicated If you are interested in keeping fit, the for Students’ Union students with dedicated social, training help you settle quickly into living  _6 space where international students can University has two gyms and runs classes whatuni.com and academic facilities at the University’s and studying in Cardiff. make friends, eat, relax, play computer dedicated to mental and physical well-being. a coach tour of South Wales. Visit Graduate Centre: www.cardiff.ac.uk/gradc games, and meet as societies. More information can be found online at some of Wales’ historic monuments www.cardiff.ac.uk/sport – If you are not sure where to turn or _3 with the International Office. who to talk to, you can always visit the tours of the University and the  International Office for advice. city of Cardiff to help you find  university life your way around. the future of cardiff university www.cardiff.ac.uk/campushorizons 14 courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 15 If you choose Cardiff International partnerships Combating the issues of the 21st century University you will be will take more than one university and linked to the University for it is important that we share resources and knowledge. Cardiff University’s the remainder of your life. international network includes Peking When you submit a résumé, University, the University of Pennsylvania, the Asian College of Journalism, the or are asked to provide a University of Tokyo and many more. biography, the name of your University will stand out. Campus Horizons World-leading teaching and research It is therefore important to requires infrastructure to match ideas. choose a University that will Cardiff University has some of the best facilities available but progress requires continue to be recognised the University to continually upgrade and and world-leading. expand. The Campus Horizons project is one of With this aim, Cardiff University is the most ambitious building plans of all ensuring it remains a leader in research the UK universities. It includes a brand and teaching. Alongside international new campus adjacent to Cathays Park and partners, Cardiff University will play a high-tech laboratories, expanded libraries, crucial role in tackling some of the biggest increased postgraduate facilities and more global issues of today and the future. welcoming spaces for the local community. _16 Architecture _17 Biosciences Your future, our future courses and _18 Business Your relationship with Cardiff University _19 City and Regional Planning does not end at graduation. As an alumnus _20 Chemistry you will also contribute to the University’s schools directory _20 Computer Science future. You will take the skills and _21 Engineering knowledge you learn at Cardiff into the _22 Dentistry wider world and showcase the University On the following pages you will find a _22 Earth & Ocean Sciences as an institution that develops the very best English, Communication and Philosophy graduates. We will stay in contact with you directory of courses and research areas. _23 and send you news about your University. They are organised into the academic _24 European Studies (& Politics) We also have a dedicated website for _25 History, Archaeology and Religion alumni with information related to jobs, Schools of the University and will provide _25 Healthcare Studies networking and reunion events: further information about each School  _26 Journalism www.cardiff.ac.uk/alumni _27 Law and courses available. _28 Medicine _28 Mathematics _29 Music _29 Nursing _30 Optometry _31 Pharmacy _32 Physics _32 Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education Use the websites _33 Social Sciences and email addresses _34 Psychology to find out more _34 Welsh about the Schools the future and courses of Cardiff University courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education

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The Welsh School of Architecture is one of the UK’s most Undergraduate courses Under the leadership of its current director, MRC Professor Ole International Foundation Programme distinguished centres for the study of the built environment. Architectural Studies BSc/MArch Petersen CBE FRS, the School provides a dynamic and stimulating Health & Life Sciences Your learning experience will focus around the studio project, [email protected] research and learning environment with impressive modern facilities [email protected] with a one-to-one approach to design teaching and support and high-calibre staff. January 2011 saw the launch of three new Undergraduate courses from the finest computer modelling, design tools and research Postgraduate courses University Research Institutes: Neuroscience and Mental Health, Building Energy & Environmental Performance Modelling MSc Biochemistry BSc facilities available. The School’s worldwide reputation makes Environmental Design of Buildings MSc Sustainable Places and the European Cancer Stem Cell Institute. Biology BSc talented WSA graduates sought after by leading employers in the Environmental Design of Buildings (Distance Learning) MSc The Institutes, all of which involve School of Biosciences academics, Biomedical Science BSc architectural and construction industries. Admission, however,  Theory & Practice of Sustainable Design MSc were created to pursue new approaches to pressing concerns about Biomedical Sciences – Anatomy BSc is highly selective and most programmes will require you to show  [email protected] cancer, mental health and sustainability. In the authoritative 2010 Biomedical Sciences – Neuroscience BSc a strong design portfolio in addition to a good academic record. Annual World University Ranking (based on research strength and Biomedical Sciences – Physiology BSc Urban Design MA performance) compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (http:// Biotechnology BSc Graduate destinations [email protected] www.arwu.org), Life Sciences at Cardiff University is in the top 100 Ecology BSc ARUP worldwide and in the top 10 in the UK. At undergraduate level, the Genetics BSc Foster + Partners PhD/MPhil Research areas Microbiology BSc Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Architectural History & Theory School gives flexibility, allowing you to switch courses after the first Molecular Biology BSc Scott Brownrigg Building Construction year and also offering a four year programme. The extra year is Zoology BSc Wilkinson Eyre Architects Energy & Environmental Modelling undertaken on a placement, enhancing the knowledge you gain in [email protected] Energy Performance & Management the School’s laboratories with practical work experience and insight. Note: all subjects available, apart from Biotechnology, as 3 or 4 year  Top 10 Architecture Sustainability in the Built Environment programmes. Biotechnology is available as a 4 year programme only.  1 UCL [email protected] Graduate destinations 4 year programmes include a Professional Training Year.. 2 Cambridge Astra-Zeneca 3 Bath GlaxoSmithKline Postgraduate courses 4 Cardiff University Merck Sharpe & Dohme Biophotonics MSc 5 Sheffield Nestlé  Biosciences MRes 6 Edinburgh School of Art Pfizer Tissue Engineering MSc 7 Oxford Brookes [email protected] 8 Liverpool Top 10 Anatomy and Physiology PhD/MPhil/MD Research areas 9 Queen’s, Belfast 1 Cambridge Arthritis 10 MSA 2 Cardiff University 3 Oxford Cancer Cell Biology >43 4 UCL Integrative Neuroscience Ranking by The Guardian 2012 5 Bristol Molecular Biosciences 6 Newcastle Neuroscience Other rankings 7 Sussex Organisms and Environment 4th School of Architecture in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 8 Manchester Pathophysiology and Repair 5th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 9 Swansea [email protected] 6th in The Complete University Guide 2012 10 King’s >32 Ranking by The Complete University Guide 2012

Other rankings 2nd in The Times Good University Guide 2012 3rd in The Guardian 2012 courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education

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Cardiff Business School is a leading UK business school and is International Foundation Programme The School of City and Regional Planning has been Undergraduate courses a member of both AACSB and EFMD. With a dynamic student Business  independently acknowledged as the largest and best planning City and Regional Planning BSc community from more than 60 countries, studying at CBS will [email protected] school for over 20 years. By studying in an internationally Geography (Human) BSc provide you with access to a global network of contacts and recognised School, you will benefit from being taught by Geography (Human) and Planning BSc experience. You will benefit from specialist careers advice, Undergraduate courses acclaimed academics delivering courses that confront the [email protected] Accounting BSc mentoring from industry and the opportunity to enhance  Accounting & Economics BScEcon challenges of 21st century planning. Cardiff’s reputation, plus Postgraduate courses your skills in excellent facilities such as the School’s practical Accounting & Finance BSc professional course recognition, ensures that our graduates Geography, Policy and Practice MSc real-time Trading Room. Accounting & Management BScEcon have excellent career prospects and are highly desired by Housing MSc Banking & Finance BScEcon private and public organisations. The School’s research has International Planning and Development MSc Graduate Destinations Business Economics BScEcon European and worldwide links, which is reflected in our PhD Planning Practice and Research MSc Deloitte Business Management BSc students’ backgrounds and interests. This provides you with a Regeneration Studies MSc HSBC - General Route vibrant research environment and access to an international Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy MSc KPMG - Human Resources network of researchers. Transport and Planning MSc PWC - International Management Urban Design MA Unilever - International Management (Route B Semester Abroad) Graduate destinations [email protected] - Logistics & Operations China Academy of Urban Planning and Design Top 10 Business and Management Studies - Marketing PhD/MPhil Research areas 1 London Business School Chinese University of Hong Kong Business Management & Finance BSc NSW State Government, Australia Environment 2 Imperial Business Studies & Japanese BSc Housing 3 Cambridge Technische Universitaet Muenchen  Economics BScEcon Via Natura Sdn. Bhd Spatial Analysis 4 Cardiff University Economics & Finance BScEcon Spatial Planning and City Environments 5 Bath Economics & Humanities Subject BScEcon Top 10 Town and Country Planning Urban and Regional Governance - King’s Economics & Management Studies BScEcon 1 Cardiff University [email protected] - Lancaster [email protected] 2 Leeds - LSE 3 Newcastle - Oxford Postgraduate courses 4 Oxford Brookes - Warwick MBA 5 Cambridge >90 MBA Media Management 6 UCL Ranking by GPA see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Accounting & Finance MSc 7 UWE Economics MRes 8 Sheffield Finance MSc 9 Manchester Financial Economics MSc 10 Sheffield Hallam Human Resource Management MSc >26 International Economics, Banking & Finance MSc Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research International Economics & Public Policy MSc International Transport MSc Other rankings Logistics & Operations Management MSc 4th in The Guardian 2012 Marine Policy MSc 4th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 Port & Shipping Administration PGDip 6th in The Complete University Guide 2012 Public Administration MPA Strategic Marketing MSc [email protected]

PhD/MPhil Research areas Accounting & Finance Economics Human Resource Management Logistics & Operations Management Marketing & Strategy [email protected] courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 20 op 10 21 T for Civil & School of Chemistry School of Computer Science & Informatics School of Engineering Mechanical Engineering chemistry computer science engineering

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_1 Chemistry taught at Cardiff University since 1883. _2 Recently _1 Housed in the £35 million Queen’s Building complex Cardiff School of Engineering is based in a modern, purpose-built International Foundation Programme refurbished £14 million facilities. _3 Year in industry and study and with a new library opened in 2009. _2 Five dedicated building, housing some of the UK’s most advanced facilities. Engineering abroad available. _4 Degrees are accredited by the Royal Society  multi-platform teaching laboratories featuring state of the art The School’s research activity has a worldwide reputation [email protected] _3 and a record of collaboration with industrial partners such as of Chemistry. equipment and industry standard software. The School’s Undergraduate courses degrees are regularly reviewed and professionally accredited by Corus, Laing O’Rourke, Halcrow, National Grid, Rolls Royce, Architectural Engineering BEng/MEng Graduate destinations BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. _4 Excellent employment NASA, Mott Macdonald, BP, RWE Npower, and Atkins. This Civil Engineering BEng/MEng 3M / Cadburys / GlaxoSmithKline / Intellectual Patent Office / Solutia prospects for graduates, with the vast majority following their means you will receive cutting-edge and career relevant teaching Civil & Environmental Engineering BEng/MEng chosen career path within six months. from global experts in their field. Engineering graduates are Computer Systems Engineering BEng/MEng Undergraduate courses Electronic & Communications Engineering BEng/MEng Chemistry BSc/MChem highly employable and Cardiff gives you the opportunity to Graduate destinations Electrical & Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng Chemistry with Industrial Experience BSc further enhance your prospects by offering a year in industry American Express / BAE Systems / Fujitsu / IBM / Thomson Reuters Integrated Engineering BEng/MEng Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem on undergraduate programmes. All of the School’s courses Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng Chemistry with a Year Abroad MChem Undergraduate courses provide accreditation from the relevant professional bodies and competetive scholarships are available. Medical Engineering BEng/MEng [email protected] Business Information Systems BSc* [email protected] Computer Science BSc* Note: all BEng/MEng courses offer an optional year in industry. Postgraduate courses Computer Systems Engineering BSc* Graduate destinations Atkins / BAE Systems / Corus / Mott McDonald / Network Rail Catalysis MSc Computing & Mathematics BSc Postgraduate courses Chemical Biology MSc Computer Science with Biometrics BSc* Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc Molecular Modelling MSc Computer Science with High Performance Computing BSc* Top 10 Civil Engineering 1 Imperial Civil Engineering MSc Physical Organic Chemistry MSc Computer Science with Security and Forensics BSc* Clinical Engineering MSc Sustainable Chemistry MSc Computer Science with Visual Computing BSc* 2 Swansea 3 Cardiff University Environmental Water Engineering MSc [email protected] Software Engineering BSc* Electrical Energy Systems MSc [email protected] 4 Newcastle - Nottingham Geoenvironmental Engineering MSc PhD/MPhil Research areas *Available as a 3 or 4 year programme. The 4 year programme includes a year in industry, and the 6 Dundee Mutimedia Systems and Communication Engineering MSc Chemical Biology School supports students in finding a year-long, paid placement in the UK. Orthopaedic Engineering (surgeons only) MSc Heterogeneous Catalysis & Nanostructured Surfaces - Sheffield 8 Bristol Professional Engineering MSc Homogenous Catalysis Postgraduate courses Structural Engineering MSc Metals in Synthesis & Organic Synthesis Computer Science MSc*† - Southampton 10 Queen’s, Belfast Sustainable Energy & Environment MSc Physical Organic Chemistry Computer Science MRes† Wireless and Microwave Communications Engineering MSc >23 Solid State & Materials Chemistry Computing MSc* [email protected] Theoretical & Computational Chemistry Computing & IT Management MSc* Ranking by GPA see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research [email protected] Information Security & Privacy MSc* Other rankings PhD/MPhil Research areas Information Systems MRes† Energy Strategic Information Systems MSc* 6th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 7th in The Complete University Guide 2012 Environment and Sustainability [email protected] Green Electronic Systems (Communications, Sensors and Materials) *Available as a 1or 2 year programme. The 2 year programme includes a year in industry, and the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Top 10 Mechanical Engineering School supports students in finding a year-long, paid placement in the UK. Mechanics and Advanced Materials † Subject to validation. 1 Southampton Medical Engineering and Medical Physics 2 Nottingham Sustainable Engineering PhD/MPhil Research areas 3 Imperial [email protected] Distributed and Scientific Computing 4 Surrey Informatics 5 Lancaster Visual Computing 6 Sheffield [email protected] 7 Bristol 8 Cardiff University 9 Loughborough 10 Sussex >55 Ranking by The Guardian 2012

Other rankings 9th in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 22 courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 23

School of Dentistry School of Earth & Ocean Sciences School of English, Communication and Philosophy dentistry earth & ocean sciences english, communication and philosophy Location University Dental Hospital (map ref 106) Location Main Building (map ref 39) Location Humanities Building (map ref 16) Total students 380 Total students 542 Total students 1530 Number of staff 105 Number of staff 55 Number of staff 50 % international students 8% op 5 % international students 3% op 10 % international students 3% op 10 T for T for T for www.cardiff.ac.uk/dentistry Dentistry www.cardiff.ac.uk/earth www.cardiff.ac.uk/encap English in the UK Earthin Sciencesthe UK in the UK

_1 Only dental school in Wales. _2 based at the University Dental _1 Taught at Cardiff for over 100 years. _2 Studies enhanced The School of English, Communication & Philosophy is one of the Undergraduate courses Hospital on the Heath Park campus. _3 Programmes aim to enable by Wales’ accessible and spectacular natural geography. _3 largest schools in the University and offers research-led teaching Cultural Criticism* BA you to practice dentistry in appropriate training environments. Courses include practical experience on field trips and some that brings you face-to-face with academics shaping the future English Language* BA courses offer a year in industry. of their subjects. Courses are designed to offer you new ways English Language and Communication BA English Literature* BA Top 10 Dentistry of thinking about your subject and therefore provide excellent Philosophy* BA 1 King’s Graduate destinations preparation for careers requiring you to critically engage with [email protected] 2 Glasgow BHP Billiton / Environment Agency / Geo Services International /  language and ideas. The School’s size also makes it a vibrant Parsons Brinckerhoff / Titan Environmental Surveys *Available with another humanities subject. 3 Cardiff University community offering you many opportunities to make friends  4 Queen’s, Belfast Top Earth Systems & Environmental Sciences and establish networks. Postgraduate courses 5 Birmingham Analytic and Modern European Philosophy MA 6 Bristol 1 Cambridge 2 Oxford Graduate destinations Applied Linguistics MA 7 Dundee Creative Writing MA 8 Sheffield 3 UCL/Birkbeck (joint) BBC 4 Bristol Cameco Corporation Critical and Cultural Theory MA 9 Liverpool English Literature MA 10 Manchester - Liverpool The Guardian - Reading Ethics and Social Philosophy MA >13 University of Oxford Forensic Linguistics MA Ranked by The Guardian 2012 7 Cardiff University University of Sydney - Durham Language and Communication Research MA [email protected] Other rankings - East Anglia Top 10 English Language & Literature 5th in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) - Edinburgh 1 Oxford 9th in The Complete University Guide 2012 - Lancaster PhD/MPhil Research areas 2 Cambridge Critical and Cultural Theory 9th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 - Leeds 3 Glasgow - Manchester English Literature 4 Leeds Language and Communication Undergraduate courses - Open 5 Exeter Dentistry BDS - Royal Holloway Philosophy and Applied Ethics 6 York [email protected] Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene BSc - Southampton 7 Cardiff University [email protected] >42 8 Birmingham Ranking by Research 4* & 3* see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research 9 Sheffield Postgraduate courses Undergraduate courses 10 Queen Mary Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) MSc >87 Implantology MSc/PgDip Earth Sciences MESci* Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Orthodontics MScD Environmental Geoscience BSc/MESci* Tissue Engineering MSc/PgDip Exploration & Resource Geology BSc/MESci* [email protected] Geology BSc/MESci* Marine Geography BSc PhD/MPhil Research areas Marine Geoscience MESci* Applied Clinical Research and Public Health [email protected] Learning & Scholarship *MESci available with a year at an overseas university. Tissue Engineering & Reparative Dentistry [email protected] Postgraduate courses Applied Environmental Geology MSc Environmental Hydrogeology MSc [email protected]

PhD/MPhil Research areas Geobiology Geodynamics Geoenvironment Magmatic & Hydrothermal Processes Paleoclimate and Climate Systems [email protected] courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education

2nd 24 25 in the UK Cardiff School of European Studies for EStudiesuropean School of History, Archaeology & Religion School of Healthcare Studies european languages & politics history, archaeology & religion healthcare studies Location Park Place (map ref 24) Location Humanities Building (map ref 16) Location Ty Dewi Sant, Heath Park Campus (map ref 116) Total students 1256 Total student population 1010 Total students 782 Number of staff 52 Number of academic staff 60 Number of staff 96 % of international students 2% % international students 1% % international students 5.2% www.cardiff.ac.uk/euros www.cardiff.ac.uk/share www.cardiff.ac.uk/healthcarestudies

Cardiff School of European Studies is one of the largest and most Undergraduate courses _1 Flexible, modular schemes allow you to develop your own interests. _1 All pre-registration programmes recognised by the UK Health dynamic schools of its kind in the UK. The School has its own European Politics & International Relations BScEcon _2 The city of Cardiff provides an excellent study location with history Professions Council. _2 Emphasis placed on practical and clinical cinema auditorium and IT suites, providing you with the latest European Union Studies BScEcon dating back to Roman times and a multi-cultural population. aspects of accredited programmes. in language learning technology. The School also maintains French *† BA _3 Postgraduate Studentships are available for 2012/2013. close links with universities across Europe providing a highly German *† BA Graduate occupations Italian *† BA Undergraduate courses Occupational Therapist / Operating Departmental Practitioner /  cosmopolitan and networked environment. Undergraduate Spanish *† BA Ancient History* BA Physiotherapist / Radiographer language degrees additionally offer you the opportunity to study in Politics *† BScEcon Ancient & Medieval History BA Europe at a partner institution in France, Germany, Italy or Spain. Politics, Diploma in Etudes Politiques BScEcon Undergraduate courses The School also offers undergraduate programmes in Politics and Archaeology* BSc / BA Politics & Economics BScEcon Archaeology & Ancient History BA Occupational Therapy BSc International Relations and a joint degree with the University of Politics & International Relations BScEcon Conservation of Objects in Museums & Archaeology BSc Operating Department Practice DipHE Bordeaux. At postgraduate level the new MA Translation Studies Politics & Modern History BScEcon History* BA Operating Department Practice: Intra & Perioperative BSc programme attracts students that speak a variety of different Politics & Sociology BScEcon History & Social Science BA Physiotherapy BSc languages. [email protected] History with Welsh History BA Radiography: Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging BSc * Available with another humanities subject  Modern History & Politics BScEcon Radiotherapy & Oncology BSc Top 10 European Studies † Available with law as an LLB Religious & Theological Studies* BA [email protected] 1 Portsmouth [email protected] 2 Cardiff University Postgraduate courses  *Available with another humanities subject. Postgraduate courses 3 Bath European Governance & Public Policy MScEcon Healthcare Studies MSc/PGDip 4 Surrey European Studies MA Postgraduate courses Neurorehabilitation MSc 5 Aston International Relations MScEcon Ancient History MA Occupational Therapy MSc/PGDip 6 Southampton Politics and Public Policy MScEcon Ancient & Medieval Warfare MA Physiotherapy MSc/PGDip 7 Manchester Metropolitan Political Theory MA Archaeology MA Radiography MSc/PGDip 8 Salford Politics and International Relations (Turin) MScEcon Care of Collections MA Sports Physiotherapy MSc/PGDip Chaplaincy Studies MTh 9 Birmingham Translation Studies MA [email protected] Conservation Practice MSc 10 LSE Welsh Government and Politics MScEcon Early Celtic Studies MA >27 [email protected] PhD/MPhil Research areas Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Early & Medieval Society & Culture MA Clinical Kinaesiology PhD/MPhil Research areas European Neolithic MA Occupation & Health Graduate destinations Area Studies History MA Radiography/Radiotherapy Deloitte Comparative Politics, Policy and Governance Islam in Contemporary Britain MA Perioperative Practice Culture & Identity Late Antique and Byzantine Studies MA [email protected] European Commission Medieval British Studies MA Political research Globalisation History & Memory Professional Conservation MSc Public services Religious Studies: Asian Religions MA Teaching posts in the UK and abroad History of Political Thought International Relations Religious Studies: Religion in Late Antiquity MA Languages & Translation Studies Theology MTh Welsh History MA Literature & Visual Cultures [email protected] Political Theory Wales PhD/MPhil Research Areas [email protected] Ancient History Archaeology Body, Health and Religion Chaplaincy Studies Conservation History History of Asian Religions Islam in the UK Late Antique Religion & Culture Religion in Contemporary Societies Welsh History [email protected] courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 26 27 Top 10 for Law for School of Journalism, Media & Cultural Studies Cardiff Law School in the UK Top 5 journalism, media & cultural studies Communicationand Media law in the UK Location Bute Building (map ref 45) Location Law Building (map ref 28) Total students 808 Total students 1484 Number of staff 48 Number of staff 83 % international students 22% % international students 22% www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec www.law.cardiff.ac.uk

Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies is a Undergraduate courses Cardiff Law School is one of the UK’s most prestigious law Undergraduate courses world-leading centre for media teaching and research. You will be Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies BA schools and is internationally renowned for teaching and research Law LLB taught by highly qualified staff many of whom have international Journalism, Media, Cultural Studies and Sociology BA excellence. You will benefit from globally relevant teaching and [email protected] experience and are involved in collaborative ventures with leading Journalism, Media, and Cultural Criticism BA one of the largest libraries in the UK, with more than 100,000 [email protected] Law & Criminology LLB universities and top journalism schools worldwide. Programmes volumes and a wealth of online resources. To ensure you make Law & Politics LLB offer scholarly excellence, renowned vocational training or a Diploma in Journalism the most of your studies, the School offers study skills and English Law & Sociology LLB combination of both where you will be encouraged to reflect on the Broadcasting Option PGDip language support and a number of merit scholarships and entrance Law & Welsh LLB way the media operates nationally and internationally. Cardiff’s Magazine Option PGDip bursaries for high achievers. You can also work with real clients and Integrated Law & Language (French/German) LLB international popularity means you should benefit from your fellow Newspaper Option PGDip experience law in action by participating in the Law School’s Pro [email protected] students’ shared professional and cultural experiences, ensuring [email protected] Bono Scheme and Innocence Project. you leave with contacts in countries from around the world. The Postgraduate courses School also offers one £5000 scholarship on each MA programme. Postgraduate courses Graduate destinations Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)* International Journalism MA Azmi and Associates, Kuala Lumpur Legal Practice Course (LPC) Graduate destinations International Public Relations and Global Communications Management MA Blakely and Dushenski, Canada LLM (Law) Al-Jazeera English Journalism MA Fox, Mandal and Little, Delhi LLM specialised routes Channel 4 (UK) Journalism, Media and Communications MA Freshfields, London - Canon Law China Daily MBA Media Management Hassan and Hassan, Pakistan - European Legal Studies International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands Political Communications MA Nigerian Ports Authority - Governance and Devolution Korea Economic Daily Science, Media & Communication MSc Shanghai Kai Rong Law Firm, China - Human Rights Law Reuters [email protected] Shearman & Sterling, Hong Kong - International Commercial Law NewsX Channel, India - Law and Governance of the European Union PhD/MPhil Research areas Top 10 Law The Fiscal Times, New York - Legal and Political Aspects of International Affairs Audience and Fan Studies 1 LSE - Legal Aspects of Medical Practice Children and the Media Top 10 Communication, Cultural & Media Studies 2 UCL - Social Care Law Feminist Media Studies 1 Goldsmiths 3 Oxford [email protected] Journalism Studies 2 Nottingham Trent 4 Durham BPTC: [email protected] Mediatised Conflict 3 Westminster - Nottingham LPC: [email protected] Race, Representation & Cultural Politics 4 Cardiff University 6 Kent * Formerly the Bar Vocational Course. Risk, Science, Health & Media 5 UWE 7 Cardiff University [email protected] PhD/MPhil Research areas 6 Sussex - Cambridge Areas of supervision include: 7 Leeds Metropolitan - Queen Mary Commercial Law 8 Royal Holloway 10 Edinburgh Criminal Law 9 Leeds >67 Environmental Law 10 Ulster Ranking by GPA see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research European Law >46 Human Rights Law Ranking by Research Fortnight Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Law and Sociology Other rankings Legal Theory 8th in The Complete University Guide 2012 Medical Law 9th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 Public International Law [email protected] courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 28 courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 29

School of Medicine No. 1 School of Mathematics School of Music School of Nursing & Midwifery euroscience medicine for Nin the UK mathematics music nursing & midwifery Location Medical School, Heath Park campus (map ref 110) Location Mathematics Building (map ref 42) Location Music Building (map ref 23) Location Heath Park Campus / Eastgate House (map ref 59) Total students 3447 Total students 400 Total students 250 Total students 1671 Number of staff 35 Number of staff 130 Number of staff 992 op 10 Number of staff 15 % international students 4.2% T % international postgraduate students 4% % international students 27% for Pure % international students 1% Mathematics www.cardiff.ac.uk/medic www.cardiff.ac.uk/maths in the UK www.cardiff.ac.uk/music www.cardiff.ac.uk/nursing

_1 One of the largest Schools in the UK and linked with institutions _1 Undergraduate option to incorporate a paid work placement _1 Programmes allow you to develop your interest while gaining _1 Over 20 years of providing education to international students. worldwide. _2 Based at one of the UK’s biggest hospitals.  year at organisations like Rolls Royce, Air Traffic Control broad-based education in analysis, composition, ethnomusicology, _2 Vocationally relevant programmes balance practice and theory. _3 The UK’s largest medical school provider of postgraduate and local government. _2 Scholarships available on merit to music history and performance. _2 The city of Cardiff offers the distance learning programmes. international students. _3 MMath programme ideal if you want to Welsh National Opera, BBC NOW and two world-class venues, Postgraduate courses work in research or for tech companies. including the Wales Millennium Centre. Advanced Practice MSc/PGDip /PGCert Top 5 Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology - Generic route 1 Cardiff University Graduate destinations Graduate destinations - Colposcopy - Cambridge BAE Systems / Deloitte / Ernst and Young / PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP /  BBC / Cambridge University / Monteverdi Choir, London / Royal Academy of - Community Health Studies 3 UCL Roche Pharmaceuticals Music / The Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music - Education for Healthcare Professionals 4 Edinburgh - Non-medical Prescribing 5 Bristol Top 10 Pure Mathematics Undergraduate courses - Safeguarding Children - Imperial 1 Oxford Music BMus [email protected] - Oxford 2 Cambridge Music BA [email protected] > 18 3 Bristol Music & Humanities Subject BA Ranking by Research 4* & 3* see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research 4 Warwick Music & Physics BSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing MSc/PgDip Undergraduate courses 5 Edinburgh [email protected] [email protected] Medicine MBBCh 6 Manchester Medical Pharmacology BSc/MPh 7 Imperial Postgraduate courses PhD/MPhil Research areas [email protected] 8 Cardiff University Composition BMus Children and Young People 9 Leeds Ethnomusicology MA Health Knowledge Postgraduate courses 10 Queen Mary Music, Culture & Politics MA Health Technologies Advanced Surgical Practice* MSc/PgDip/PgCert >38 Musicology MA Long Term Conditions Ageing, Health and Disease MSc/PgDip/PgCert Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research Performance Studies MA Mental Health Applied Behaviour Analysis & Challenging Behaviour* PgCert [email protected] Patient Safety Bioinformatics and Genetic Epidemiology & Bioinformatics MSc/PgDip/PgCert Undergraduate courses Work & Organisation Critical Care* MSc/PgDip/PgCert Mathematics MMath/BSc PhD/MPhil Research areas [email protected] Diabetes* PgDip Mathematics & its Applications* BSc Composition Dermatology, Clinical MSc/PgDip Mathematics, Operational Research & Statistics* BSc Performance Dermatology, Practical* MSc/PgDip Mathematics & Physics BSc Thesis Genetic Counselling MSc Mathematics & Computing BSc [email protected] Master of Public Health MPH Mathematics & Humanities BA Medical Ultrasound MSc/PgDip/PgCert [email protected] Medical Toxicology* MSc/PgDip/PgCert *Available with an optional year in industry. Obstetric and/or Gynaecological Ultrasound MSc/PgDip/PgCert Occupational Health: Policy and Practice* MSc/PgDip Postgraduate courses Pain Management* MSc/PgDip/PgCert Operational Research and Applied Statistics MSc Palliative Care/Medicine* MSc/PgDip Operational Research, Applied Statistics and Risk MSc Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour* MSc/PgDip [email protected] Psychiatry† MSc/PgDip Therapeutics* MSc/PgDip PhD/MPhil Research areas Wound Healing & Tissue Repair* MSc/PgDip/PgCert Applied Mathematics [email protected] Analysis *Courses are taught via online distance learning . Operational Research †Distance learning option available (subject to approval). Probability & Statistics PhD/MPhil Research areas Pure Mathematics Cancer Studies [email protected] Cardiovascular Sciences Clinical Epidemiology Diabetes & Metabolism Infection, Immunity & Inflammation Neuroscience & Mental Health [email protected] courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 30 courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 31 School of Optometry & Vision Sciences Welsh School of Pharmacy No. 1 Top 5 for Optometry optometry & vision sciences in the UK pharmacy for Pharmacy in the UK Location Optometry Building (map ref 15) Location Redwood Building (map ref 33) Total students 273 Total students 710 Number of staff 28 Number of staff 40 % international students 22% % international students (in School) 15% www.cardiff.ac.uk/optom www.cardiff.ac.uk/phrmy

Cardiff School of Optometry was founded in 1935 and is an Undergraduate courses The Welsh School of Pharmacy is among the leaders in clinical skills Undergraduate courses internationally recognised research centre. The School is the only Optometry BSc development in the UK. Accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Pharmacy MPharm optometric training department in Wales, and one of the largest of [email protected] Society of Great Britain, the Master of Pharmacy degree equips you [email protected] its kind in the UK, with an outstanding reputation in both teaching with a sound knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences and the and research. In 2007 the School moved to a custom-designed £21 Postgraduate courses necessary skills to proceed confidently into pre-registration training. Postgraduate courses Clinical Optometry MSc (part-time/distance learning) Clinical Research MSc/Diploma (part-time/distance learning) million building, where you will benefit from outstanding facilities [email protected] It also offers you the experience of working closely with pharmacy International Pharmacoeconomics & Health Economics* MSc including clinics, laboratories and teaching rooms with the latest practitioners and produces graduates highly-qualified for career [email protected] state-of-the-art equipment. The undergraduate degree unites both PhD/MPhil Research areas opportunities in hospital, community, industrial and academic *studied in Germany. the scientific and the clinical, and provides you with experience of Biomedical Imaging pharmacy. Towards the end of your degree, staff at the School will clinical practice in ophthalmic and orthoptic hospital departments. Clinical Investigation & Vision Sciences assist you in finding a pre-registration post. For more than a decade, PhD/MPhil Research areas Structural Biophysics ALL of our graduates have secured posts before graduation. Cardiopulmonary Studies Graduate destinations Visual Neuroscience & Molecular Biology Drug Delivery & Biological Interfaces Community practice  [email protected] Top 10 Pharmacy Experimental Cancer Therapeutics Hospital practice  1 Nottingham Infection & Immunity Optical or pharma industry 2 East Anglia Medicines & Patient Outcomes Refractive surgery clinics  3 Bath [email protected] Research 4 Cardiff University 5 Manchester Top 10 Allied Health Professions & Studies 6 Aston 1 Cardiff University 7 Queen’s, Belfast 2 Aston 8 King’s - Manchester 9 School of Pharmacy 4 Glasgow Caledonian 10 Strathclyde 5 Ulster >39 6 Bradford Ranking by The Complete University Guide 2012 - City 8 Anglia Ruskin Other rankings Ranking by 4* & 3* see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research 5th in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 5th in The Times Good University Guide 2012 NB: Only institutions with Schools of Optometry who returned to the  8th in The Guardian 2012 Allied Health Professions and Studies UoA are included in this table.

Other rankings 2nd in The Times Good University Guide 2012 3rd in The Complete University Guide 2012 courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 32 courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 33

No. 1 School of Physics & Astronomy School of Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education School of Social Sciences for Sociology in the UK physics & astronomy PG medical & dental education social sciences Location Queen’s Buildings (map ref 58) Location Neuadd Meirionnydd, Heath Park Campus (map ref 122) Location Glamorgan Building (map ref 49) Total students 322 Total students 145 Total student population 1,053 Number of staff 35 Number of staff 4 Number of staff 83 % international students 4% % international students 10% % international students (in School) 3.7% www.cardiff.ac.uk/physx www.cardiff.ac.uk/pgmde www.cardiff.ac.uk/socsi

Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy has an international The School provides postgraduate courses designed for all health care The Cardiff School of Social Sciences has an international reputation Undergraduate courses reputation for excellence and a strong commitment to innovative teachers, trainers, supervisors and course coordinators who wish to for excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching. We are Criminology BSc and supportive teaching. The undergraduate degree schemes are improve their skills at planning, teaching and evaluating courses. one of the largest centres of social science research in the UK Criminology and Sociology BScEcon designed to offer you an intellectual challenge and tuition in solving Many of the School’s graduates progress to higher level roles and and the leading university in the UK for research quality and Criminology and Social Policy BScEcon real-life problems. The adaptability of Cardiff graduates makes responsibilities in educational institutions such as director of studies, capacity in the social sciences. Our goal is to build upon this world- Criminology and Education BScEcon Education BA them highly sought after by industry and commerce. The School has course leaders, co-ordinators of clinical skill facility, senior tutors and class environment for students to enjoy an outstanding learning Education and Sociology BScEcon research interests covering a wide range of physics and astronomy associate deans. As a student you will be joining professionals from experience. The School offers a wide range of courses, ranging from Education and Social Policy BScEcon topics, and you will be fully integrated into these research areas. across the world that have benefitted from the School’s international traditional academic subjects to courses with a professional focus, Social Policy BScEcon reputation as a centre of excellence for medical education courses. but all are closely related to our research into the problems and Graduate destinations Social Policy and Sociology BScEcon BAE Systems / Lloyds Bank / NASA / Rolls Royce / Unilever challenges of modern society. Social Science BSc Postgraduate courses Sociology BScEcon Undergraduate courses Medical Education MSc/PGDip Graduate destinations [email protected] Astrophysics MPhys/BSc Medical Education (e-learning) MSc/PGDip/PGCert Human Resource Management Physics* MPhys/BSc [email protected] Police Services  Postgraduate courses Physics with Astronomy* MPhys/BSc Research Consultancy  Education MSc Physics & Mathematics BSc PhD/MPhil Research areas Social Work Equality & Diversity MSc Physics with Medical Physics BSc Adult Learning & Teaching Teaching Criminology & Criminal Justice MSc Physics with Music BSc Clinically Based Learning Postgraduate Certificate of Education PGCE (PCET) Physics with a Preliminary Year Curriculum Top 10 Sociology Science, Media & Communication MSc Theoretical & Computational Physics BSc Learning in Groups 1 Cardiff University Social Science Research Methods MSc [email protected] Policy Analysis 2 Manchester Social Work MA Technology Enhanced Education *Also available with an optional professional placement year. 3 Edinburgh [email protected] [email protected] 4 Essex Postgraduate courses 5 Loughborough PhD/MPhil Research areas Biophotonics MSc 6 Open Crime, Security and Justice [email protected] 7 Warwick Culture, Transformation and Subjectivity 8 Goldsmiths Health, Wellbeing and Social Care PhD/MPhil Research areas 9 LSE Innovations in Social Research Astronomy & Astrophysics 10 Lancaster Knowledge, Science and Technology Astronomy Instrumentation >39 Work, Education and Globalisation Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Studies Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research [email protected] Gravitational Wave Physics Nanophysics Professional doctorates Musical Acoustics Education EdD Photonics Social Work DSW [email protected] Health Studies DHS [email protected] courses and schools directory www.cardiff.ac.uk/education 34 the study abroad programme www.cardiff.ac.uk/studyabroad 35

School of Psychology School of Welsh/Ysgol y Gymraeg

psychology No. 1 welsh/cymraeg for Psychologyin the UK o. 1 Location Tower Building (map ref 27) Location Humanities Building (map ref 16) N for Celtic Total students 700 Total students 145 Studies Number of staff 60 Number of academic staff 14 in the UK % international students 3% % international students 5% www.cardiff.ac.uk/psych www.cardiff.ac.uk/cymraeg

_1 Undergraduate courses are accredited and provide a platform  _1 The School has contributed to the life and culture of Wales  to professional branches of psychology. _2 Work placements available for more than 100 years. _2 The School hosts the Cardiff Centre  in addition to opportunities to contribute to the School’s laboratory for Welsh American Studies. _3 The School is committed to working work._3 Entrance and Merit Scholarships available to international with the national Welsh community. students. Graduate destinations Graduate occupations BBC / IT and software development / Marketing and PR / Welsh Government Assistant Clinical Psychologist / Assistant Psychologist (Eating Disorders) /  Forensic Support Worker (Mental Illness) / Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner /  Top 5 Celtic Studies Speech Therapy Technical Instructor 1 Cardiff University Study for 2 Aberystwyth Top 5 Psychology 3 Glasgow one or two 1 Cardiff University 4 Bangor semesters 2 UCL 5 Edinburgh the study abroad at Cardiff 3 Birmingham > 7 University 4 Sussex Ranking by The Complete University Guide 2012 programme 5 Oxford > 76 Undergraduate courses Ranking by Research Power see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research (all taught through the medium of Welsh) Studying for a short time at Cardiff A unique Welsh cultural experience Who can apply? Law & Welsh LLB University is a great opportunity to gain Studying abroad at Cardiff University You can apply for The Study Abroad Undergraduate courses Welsh BA some valuable international experience provides the exciting opportunity to explore Programme if: Psychology BSc Welsh & Humanities Subject BA while being immersed in a unique Welsh Wales and the distinctive Welsh culture. – you have studied for two years at another Psychology with Professional Placement BSc [email protected] cultural tradition. Many study abroad students choose to university which is recognised by Cardiff [email protected] undertake classes about Wales and learn Postgraduate courses You will gain an alternative perspective University. some of the Welsh language while they are Postgraduate courses Early Celtic Studies MA on your chosen subject, enhance your – you have achieved certain grades in the here. It is also very easy to reach the rest of Graduate Diploma in Psychology Medieval British Studies MA résumé and make worldwide friends. preceding years. Commonly this is a GPA the UK and Europe. Cardiff has excellent rail of 3.0 or equivalent (on a 4.0 scale), [email protected] Welsh and Celtic Studies MA Study Abroad students are fully [email protected] services and low-budget airlines operating although some Schools may require a PhD/MPhil Research areas integrated into the student body at out of Cardiff Airport. higher average. Attention & Memory PhD/MPhil Research areas Cardiff University. You will be taught and – your home University will permit you Behavioural Neuroscience & Genetics Gender Studies assessed alongside all other students Build your own Study Abroad Programme to Study Abroad and recognise grades Cognitive Neuroscience Identity, Religion and Popular Culture and have access to the same social Cardiff University’s academic system is achieved at Cardiff University as Developmental Science Language Planning & Policy and academic facilities featured in this modular which means you will be able to contributing to your degree. Wellbeing, Health & Mental Health Multiculturalism prospectus. choose classes from several different subjects. Second Language Acquisition – you are from outside the European Union. Imaging Science You will be able to build your own programme Learning & Development Sociology of the Celtic Languages Note: for some modules you may be required Sociolinguistics to suit your interests and match with the to show you have certain pre-requisites/ Perception & Action degree in your home country. Social Psychology The Arthurian Legend background knowledge. Thinking & Reasoning The Mabinogion The full range of available modules is online: [email protected] Welsh Literature (Medieval and Modern) www.cardiff.ac.uk/studyabroad Welsh American Studies (including Patagonia) [email protected]

More information For more information on your choices and to check your eligibility please visit the website www.cardiff.ac.uk/studyabroad or contact The Study Abroad Office: [email protected] international foundation programme www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp 36 english language programmes www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt 37

The Cardiff IFP is the only foundation programme that offers direct routes to Cardiff Universityprogrammes undergraduate

International Foundation  English language programme programmes

International Foundation Programme Key facts about the Cardiff IFP Who can apply? The Bridge Programme The programme provides you with the skills Pre-sessional English language courses www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp – Classes are taught on campus by Cardiff The International Foundation Programme is www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/bridge and language needed for a smooth transition www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt/presessional University staff. for you if: into academic study and professional The International Foundation Programme is The Pre-sessional programme provides an – You will be a full member of Cardiff – you hold a secondary school-leaving The Bridge Programme is a full-time English life. The aim is to develop confident and a one-year academic programme taught at excellent opportunity for students holding University and benefit from all academic, qualification meaning that an extra year’s language and study skills course in academic successful students and professionals for the Cardiff University. It is designed to give you offers from or applying to study at Cardiff welfare, social and sporting facilities. study is necessary to reach the appropriate English. international marketplace. the academic and English language skills University, at postgraduate or undergraduate – The IFP offers high levels of pastoral care level for undergraduate study in the UK. It is specifically designed for European and The Bridge programme has three entry points needed to enter an undergraduate degree international students. It is a good choice if in September, January and April. level, to take short courses in English for scheme. The Cardiff University IFP is the only through the dedicated IFP office and – you have appropriate academic Academic Purposes. system of personal tutors. qualifications but need to develop your you: Included in the course: foundation programme that offers direct These courses are highly intensive and are English language and study skills in – plan to continue your higher education – 20 tuition hours per week (plus self study routes to Cardiff University. – University accommodation is guaranteed designed specifically for students who need preparation for an undergraduate degree studies at foundation, undergraduate or and assignments). The International Foundation Programme for the duration of the course. only a short period of study to reach the programme in the UK. postgraduate level. offers direct routes to in the following – The IFP office has well-established and – a free IELTS exam at the end of the required English language entry standard successful working relationships with many – you are from outside the European Union. – are looking for an intensive course with an 9-month course. subject areas: academic focus to improve your general for their academic course. embassies and sponsorship organisations – one-to-one tutorial guidance and support. –  Business English. You can take a course for 11 or 8 weeks throughout the world. – free internet access on all University –  Engineering – need to develop your professional English depending on your level of English and – You will receive a comprehensive induction computers. – Health & Life Sciences for business and industry. academic requirements. programme including free coach collection – use of all University academic and social Students can also apply for progression to – want to improve your IELTS score for Please note that successful completion of services, information events and social facilities, including resource centres, a variety of other courses offered at Cardiff university entrance or professional a Pre-sessional summer course may not activities. computer workstations, sport and fitness University. development. replace your condition of entry. Most offers centres, and the Students’ Union. will require you to take a recognised English language examination, such as IELTS, at the end of the course to prove you have reached the level stipulated in your offer letter.

More information More information For more information about English language To download an application form, or for more programmes at Cardiff University please visit information please visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/ifp the website www.cardiff.ac.uk/elt or e-mail [email protected] or email [email protected] how to apply www.cardiff.ac.uk/applying 38 how to apply www.cardiff.ac.uk/applying 39 Application procedure – Undergraduate / Bachelors Common To apply for an undergraduate/ bachelors How to write degree course you need to use an organisation called UCAS and apply Questions your personal online at www.ucas.com Is there an application fee? UCAS allows you to apply to up to five For the vast majority of courses Cardiff statement (four for medicine/dentistry) courses at any University does not charge an application combination of UK universities using the fee. If you are applying to an undergraduate same application form. The institution All Cardiff University applications require course, UCAS will charge a small fee, code for Cardiff is C15. Course codes are you to write a personal statement. A good currently £21. listed on the University’s website. personal statement will help you get the If you want to apply for an undergraduate When is the deadline for applications? edge over other applicants and is your degree but only have 12 years of education, The official deadline for undergraduate opportunity to tell the University about you may need to take a foundation courses is the 30th June each year. If you yourself, say why you’re interested in the programme/year zero. More information want to apply after this date you should on applying to Cardiff University’s contact the International Office. If you are course and provide details of any relevant International Foundation Programme is applying for a medicine or dentistry course experience you have. Below are some tips available on page 36. the application deadline will be October 15th for writing a good personal statement: prior to entry in September the following year. Application procedure – Most postgraduate courses do not have a Postgraduate Taught / Masters –  be enthusiastic. Admission tutors want deadline. The University however encourages students that are passionate about the area You apply directly to the University for a you to apply as early as possible to avoid postgraduate taught course. You can apply they are studying. You should write why you disappointment. You will need to ensure are interested in the course, what research online at www.cardiff.ac.uk/apply or you can you have enough time to complete the download paper application materials from you have done into the subject area, and application process and, where applicable, what you plan to do after you graduate. How to  the website. It is recommended that you get a visa. Some courses can also become apply online because it is quicker and you full quite quickly. It is recommended you – include any work experience. If you have apply can track your application. apply 9–12 months in advance of the any relevant work or voluntary experience course starting. this will help show your commitment. For example: if you are applying for a journalism Application procedure – Applying for a place at University can seem English Language Requirements How to work out your English level course, include any experience you have Postgraduate Research / PhD / MPhil complex – but at Cardiff the International In addition to academic qualifications, the If you do not have an English language What if I don’t have all my qualifications/ working on student newspapers. This is very The application procedure for postgraduate Office is here to guide you every step of University also requires an English language qualification it is recommended you take an transcripts? important for students considering applying research is the same as postgraduate taught the way. qualification. The University accepts IELTS or TOEFL exam. The British Council You do not need all your qualifications before to healthcare related courses. The admission (above), however you will also need to include IELTS, TOEFL and IGCSE/GCSE however (www.britishcouncil.org) can provide you apply. You can take exams and submit tutors will want to be convinced that you information on test centres in your country. a research proprosal. You should also make your results after your initial application. Entry Requirements the University also considers other English understand the demands of working in these When you have worked out your level you will contact with a member of academic staff The University recognises qualifications from language qualifications, including the Indian professions. Year 12 and WAEC. know which course is right for you. You may who could act as a potential supervisor to My studies have been completed in English - all over the world. To know if you would be your studies. To do this: – show you can be part of a team. Admission Different courses will require you to get also find this table of equivalencies useful: do I still need an English qualification? tutors are looking for students that will considered for entry you can: 1) look at the websites of University schools different scores, however most courses If you have previously studied in the medium integrate and work well with other students. – look on the website. We have a dedicated to see if there is a member of academic require an average of 6.5 in IELTS or of English this may be sufficient for the If you have been a member of a team, or section for many countries. This will give you IELTS TOEFL (paper) TOEFL (iBT) staff who matches your area of research. equivalent. You will also be required to English requirement. This is at the discretion held a position of responsibility, you should an overview of qualifications we consider: Website addresses for Schools are located achieve a certain grade in sub-scores. 5.5 525 68 of the School. If you believe this could apply show how these experiences will help you in www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/country in the Schools section of this prospectus. Some courses require a higher overall score, 6.0 550 80 to you please state your reason in your your studies. – contact the International Office. 2) send the member of staff a short e-mail especially those that are language-based 6.5 580 (TWE = 4.0) 90 application. You may still be required to – include your interests. The University is also – contact an educational adviser. The University and require more complex English usage. You 7.0 600 100 outlining your area of interest. provide a recognised qualification. has an international network of educational looking for students that will contribute to should check the website, contact the School 3) mention on your application form which the wider student community. You should advisers (agents) who give free advice (see or ask the International Office if you are member(s) of staff you have contacted the website above for their contact details). How long will it take to have a decision provide information on your social and unsure of the requirement. regarding your supervision. made on my application? cultural hobbies, for example: community Some courses may require additional If you do not have the required English If you are unsure whether the School is able The University endeavours to make a volunteering or playing a musical instrument. information or exams. For example: language level you may want to study an to offer supervision for your research you decision on applications within six weeks, – demonstrate ability in English. It is a good undergraduate architecture students must English course at Cardiff University. More can contact them directly. Email addresses however during busy times it may take submit a portfolio. Check with the School, idea to ask someone to proof-read your information is on page 37. for PhD enquiries are included in the Schools longer. If you have not had a response after personal statement, and remember to run the International Office, online via the section of this prospectus where you will also six weeks please contact the International University’s course finder or with an adviser. a spell-check. Even if English is your first find Cardiff University’s areas of research. Office. Because PhD applications are more language, you should detail how you have

complicated, they can take longer to assess. used English since your last English exam. For example: at work, or during your studies. fees and living expenses www.cardiff.ac.uk/international/finances university map www.cardiff.ac.uk/international 40 41 Rent is £45 cheaper University and City Centre Additional Street a week Information Index

Fees and  All Nations Centre B7 89 Adam Street F2 than London Albany Road F5 British Council E 3 53 Allensbank Road D7 Cardiff I nternational Australia Road B6 Arena E 1 84 Basil P lace E 4 Birchwood L ane F7 Central L ibrary E 1 80 living expenses Birchwood Road F7 Central Police Station D3 54 Boulevard de Nantes D3 MAP 5 City Hall D3 55 Braeval Street E 5 Brandreth Road E 7 Coach Station D1 86 Bridge Street E 2 L aw Courts D3 56 Brydges P lace D4 Bute Street E 1 Post Office: Queens ArcadeD2 71 Bute Terrace E 1 Temple of Peace D3 36 Canada Road C6 This page will give you basic information Working Part-Time Cardiff is also one of the most affordable Castle Street D2 University of Cathays Terrace D5 Wales Registry D3 51 about fees and finances and why Cardiff is Cardiff University is in the middle of one of of the traditional University cities. The Cathedral Road B3 Royal Welsh College Catherine Street D4 of Music and Drama C3 48 Central L ink F1 a good location if you are on a budget. If Europe’s fastest growing cities and there are table below compares the Russell Group of Charles Street E 2 Welsh Assembly Churchill Way E 2 Government Offices D4 29 City Road E 4 you have any questions – please contact the many opportunities for part-time employment Universities, and the average cost of rent Welsh Assembly Map 2 D2 96 Clare Street C1 Claude Road F5 International Office. both on campus, and in the city. The for students per week. Cardiff is almost £8 Hospital Coburn Street E 4 University Hospital Accident Cogan Terrace D4 College Road D3 and E mergency Unit C7 1 University’s “Jobshop” offers a free service to cheaper a week than the average UK student Colum Drive D4 Attractions Colum Road C4 Cardiff Bay Colum P lace C5 Corbett Road D4 help you find part-time employment. Usual rent, and a massive £45 cheaper a week than Map 2 D2 Visitor Centre 97 Cottrell Road F5 Tuition Fees Cardiff Castle D2 64 Cowbridge Road E ast A2 jobs for students include helping out in shops rent in London. This does not include other Crown Way C6 L landaff CathedralMap 2 B4 90 Tuition fees are different for each course. Crwys Road D5 National Museum and Custom House Street E 1 and at events, call-centre work and basic office items such as food and entertainment which Gallery of Wales D3 52 Dalcross Street E 5 Dalton Street D5 You should check the website or contact the Techniquest Map 2 C2 94 assistance. are also significantly more expensive in other Daviot Street E 5 Theatres Despenser Street C2 International Office for further advice. Duke Street D2 New Theatre E 3 61 cities, especially London. Dumfries P lace E 3 Most international students can work up Sherman Theatre E 3 40 E ast Grove F3 E xcelsior Way A6 To make it easier to manage your finances Chapter Arts Centre A2 62 to 20 hours during term-time and full time Fairoak Road D6 Concert Halls Fanny Street D5 Fitzalan P lace F2 you can pay your tuition fees in 3 instalments St David’s Hall D2 76 during the holidays. The University does Fitzhamon E mb C2 University Average rent £ per week University Buildings University Concert Hall C4 19 Fitzroy Street E 4 each year. Wales Millennium Flora Street D5 Halls of Residence Gordon Road E 3 not recommend you work the full 20 hours Centre Map 2 D2 96 Glossop Road F3 Queen’s, Belfast 53.71 ShoppingArea Cinemas Glynrhondda Street E 4 during the term because studying in the UK Greyfriars Road D2 PedestrianisedShoppingArea Cineworld E 2 83 Funding and Scholarships Harriet Street E 4 Liverpool 55.49 P University Car P arks Odeon Map 2 D2 92 Hayes Bridge Road E 1 is intensive and you will need to make sure Herbert Street E 1 P Vue D1 99 The University has a limited number of P ublic Car P arks High Street D2 you have enough time to complete all your Cardiff West P ark andRide Sport Hill’s Street E 2 Birmingham 57.30 King E dward VI I Ave D3 scholarship opportunities. Visit the online Bus Stop Athletic Stadium Map 2 B3 88 Kingsway D2 coursework and reading. Cardiff E ast P ark andRide Cardiff Blues RFC A1 87 L ake Road E ast E 7 Funding and Scholarships database where Cardiff 57.48 Bus Stop Cardiff City FC A1 87 L ake Road West E 7 L eckwith Road A1 Cardiff RFC D2 78 L lanbleddian Gardens E 4 you will find information about Cardiff Cardiff Tennis Club D3 57 L landaff Road A3 Manchester 60.12 L landough Street D4 Glamorgan County L lantwit Street E 3 University funding and any other scholarships How does Cardiff compare with other Cricket Club B3 32 Lower Cathedral RoadC2 Sheffield 60.31 Maindy Athletic Stadium/ L owther Road E 4 the University is aware of: Swimming Pool C5 6 Mackintosh P lace E 6 places? Maindy Road D4 Millennium Stadium D1 81 Mary Ann Street E 2 www.cardiff.ac.uk/searchforfunding Southampton 62.36 Superbowl Map 2 D4 91 May Street D5 Cardiff has many advantages which make it Mill L ane E 1 Welsh I nstitute of Sport C3 44 Minny Street D5 a cheaper place to study than other university Newcastle 63.71 Miskin Street E 4 Shopping Moira P lace F2 Capitol Centre E 2 68 Monthermer Road E 6 cities. These include: Castle Arcade D2 72 Moy Road E 5 Living Expenses Nottingham 64.88 Mundy P lace D4 Central Market D2 75 Museum Avenue D3 For the 2011/12 session the University Queen’s Arcade D2 71 Museum P lace E 3 / Cardiff is a compact city and the University Neville Street C2 Average UK student rent 65.30 Queen’s West D2 65 New Zealand Road C6 estimated that a single student in Cardiff is in the middle – therefore you won’t have Royal Arcade D1 82 Newfoundland Road B6 St David’s Centre E 2 73 Newport Road F3 Leeds 65.66 Ninian Road E 6 would need £720 a month. These estimates far to travel between the University, city Ninian P ark Road B1 Residences North Road C5 are based on the actual experiences of Warwick 68.75 P ark P lace D4 centre shops and your accommodation. Aberconway Hall C4 12 Penarth Road D1 Penylan Road F6 students living in Cardiff. Aberdare Hall C4 22 P lasnewydd Road F4 Glasgow 69.67 Allensbank House D7 98 Queen Street E 2 / Cardiff is also very flat making it easy to walk Rhymney Street E 4 Cartwright Court E 6 4 Rhymney Terrace E 5 This means for the year that: Richards Street E 5 or cycle around. You won’t need to spend Bristol 69.67 Colum Hall C4 13 Richmond Road E 4 Gordon Hall E 3 43 Ruthin Gardens D4 Salisbury Road E 4 / an undergraduate student money on buses or taxis. Hodge Hall D4 17 Edinburgh 72.71 Schooner Way F1 Roy Jenkins Hall D5 8 Senghennydd Road D4 Severn Grove A3 (September – June) needed £6,480 a year. / Cardiff council runs bicycle and car sharing Senghennydd Court E 3 47 Oxford 77.39 Severn Road A2 Senghennydd Hall E 3 46 St Andrew’s P lace E 3 St John Street D2 schemes. This will make it even easier for Talybont North/South B6 5 / a postgraduate student (September – June) St Mary Street D1 Cambridge 88.23 Talybont Court B5 7 St Peter’s Street F3 needed £8,760 a year. you to get around without large extra costs. Station Terrace E 2 University Hall and Strathnairn Street F5 Imperial College London 102.80 Conference Centre F7 2 Stuttgart Strasse E 3 The Friary D2 These estimates include accommodation, The Hayes E 2 Libraries The P arade F3 King’s College London 102.80 The Walk F3 Aberconway & Guest C5 11 bills, food, books, clothes, travel, telephone Thesiger Street E 4 Arts & Social Studies D4 18 Tudor Street C1 and social expenses. LSE 102.80 Bute & Architecture D3 45 Ty Draw Road F6 Ty Gwyn Road F7 Duthie L ibrary Map 5 112 Tyndall Street F1 Julian Hodge Study CentreC414 Wellfield Road F5 If you are intending to bring family members, UCL 102.80 Wellington Street B2 L aw D4 18 West Grove E 3 such as a spouse or child, you will need to L egal P ractice L ibrary D4 28 Westgate Street D2 Source: Agreement (ARLA) September/ Music D4 22 Whitchurch Road D6 Windsor P lace E 3 Biomedical Sciences D4 35 have at least an extra £400 a month for each Windsor Road F2 October 2010 Science D3 39 Wood Street D1 Senghennydd E 3 42 Woodville Road D5 family member. Working Street D2 Trevithick E 3 58 Wyverne Road E 4 Cathays Park Campus Tel Switchboard: 029 2087 4000 Heath Park Campus

Aberconway Building C5 11 CUBRIC D4 30 Graduate Schools D4 31 Music D4, D4* 20 23* Security Centre D4 35 ARCCA C3 33 Day Care Services D3 41 Health Centre D4 37 Nursing and Midwifery F3 59 Social Sciences D4, E 3, D3*, E 3 * Architecture D3 45 Deri House E 3 60 History, Archaeology Occupational Safety, Health 31 42 49 50 Biosciences D4, D3 35 39 Development and and Religion D4 16 and E nvironmental Unit D4 37 Sports • Fitness and Squash Centre D4 34 Alumni Relations E 3 60 Humanities Building D4 16 Business School C5 11 Optometry and • Llanrumney Sports Fields E arth and Ocean Sciences D3 39 Bute Building D3 45 Human Resources F3 66 Vision Sciences D4 15 Map 2, E 5 E astgate House F3 59 • Careers Service D4 31 IT Services D3 41 Pharmacy C3 33 Talybont Sports E ngineering E 3 58 Training Village B6 3 Centre for Advanced Studies International Office E 3 60 Physics and Astronomy E 3 58 E nglish Communication Student Recruitment and in the Social Sciences D3 41 Journalism, Media and Planning F3 66 and Philosophy D4 16 Web Division E 3 60 Centre for Professional Cultural Studies D3 45 Psychology D4, D4* 9 27* Legal Studies D4 28 E states Division F3 66 Student Support Centre D4 31 Joint Internal Audit Unit F3 66 Purchasing F3 66 Chaplaincy C4, D4 10 26 E uropean Studies (E uropean Students’ Union D3 38 Julian Hodge Building C4 14 * Languages and Politics) D4 24 Queen’s Buildings E 3 58 Tower Building D4 27 Chemistry D3*, E 3 39 50 * E ye Clinic D4 15 Law D4, D4* 24 28 Redwood Building C3 33 City and Regional Planning D3 49 Trevithick Building E 3 58 Finance Division F3 66 Lifelong Learning E 3 42 Registry F3 66 Communications and International Welsh D4 16 D3 Relations Division E 3 60 Glamorgan Building D3 49 Main Building 39 Research and Commercial Welsh Centre for Postgraduate Computer Science Governance and Compliance F3 66 Mathematics E 3 42 Division F3 66 Pharmaceutical E ducation C4 21 & Informatics E 3 58 Graduate Centre D3 38 McKenzie House F3 66 Residences and Catering B6 3 * Indicates main site Heath Park Campus Tel Switchboard: 029 2074 747 TheUniversitysharestheHeathParkCampuswiththeUniversityHospitalofWales(UHW). Brecknock House 101 Denbigh House 105 Institute of Medical Genetics 109 Nursing & Midwifery 116 Tenovus Building 118 Cancer Genetics Building 121 Dental School/Hospital 106 Medical School 110 Pembroke House 113 Tyˆ Dewi Sant Building 116 Cardiff Medicentre 102 Glamorgan House 107 Monmouth House 111 Postgraduate Medical and Tyˆ Maeth 119 Dental E ducation 122 Cardigan House 103 Healthcare Studies 116 Neuadd Meirionnydd 122 Wales Heart Research Institute 120 Carmarthen House 104 Henry Wellcome New Lecture Theatre complex114 Sports & Social Club 117 Cochrane Building 115 Research Building 108 NHS Liaison Unit 103 Student Support Centre 103 The International Office will support you throughout the application process and welcome you to the University. If you have any questions or would like more information at any stage, please contact us. International Office Communications and International Relations Division Cardiff University 2 – 4 Deri House Park Grove Cardiff CF10 3PA Wales, UK [email protected] www.cardiff.ac.uk/international Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4432 Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4622

The University offers the information contained in this prospectus as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract and is not binding on prospective students, current students, or the University. While the University makes every effort to check the accuracy of factual content at the time of publication, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which this prospectus relates. For example: courses, entry requirements and admission procedures may have changed. Applicants should not therefore rely solely on this prospectus and should visit the University website www.cardiff.ac.uk for up-to-date information concerning course content, accreditation, and entry requirements for the relevant academic year when considering applying to the University. You are advised to contact the International Office if you have any questions related to this publication. Students admitted to Cardiff University study for a Cardiff University degree, unless otherwise stated in the entry for a specific programme. design/photography www.brand68.com