Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 For avoidance of doubt, the information provided within the content of this prospectus is for guidance purposes. © Nottingham Trent University and may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Nottingham Trent University. 7 It has been printed in accordance w This publication c Open Days at NTU 7500_Intro_Layout 1 9/2/16 3:08 PM Page 1 “Thank you very much for an amazing open day!! The best open day I’ve been too.” Jake Evans via Twitter Discover life at NTU for yourself at one of our open days: • Tuesday 12 July 2016 • Saturday 15 October 2016 • Saturday 17 September 2016 • Saturday 12 November 2016 • Wednesday 7 December 2016 (Art and Design courses only) We’re looking forward to meeting you! Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/opendays to book your place. Open days on demand If you can’t make it in person, why not visit our Virtual Open Day? Here you can get lots of information on what life as a student at NTU is like, with videos, 360º tours and photo galleries. Start your day at www.ntu.ac.uk/virtualtour whenever suits you. 7500_Intro_Layout 1 4/2/16 1:47 PM Page 2 Why choose NTU? NTU graduates get jobs. 93%are in employment or undertaking further study within six months of graduating. Our track record speaks for itself. 92% of our students would recommend us. You can explore the world with us. We offer placements, work experience, volunteering and study abroad opportunities. You’ll receive excellent teaching and study support. We’re in the top twenty UK universities for our teaching quality. We’re changing the world with our research. We’ve been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-class research. We’re investing in your future. We’ve poured £350m into our campuses. Our location is affordable. Study in the third most cost-effective university city in the UK. Nottingham is a student haven. Our city is the 2015 Purple Flag winner for its legendary nightlife. You’ll make friends from around the world. Our students and staff come from 160 different countries. You’ll enjoy the best possible student experience. We’ve been named the Higher Education Students’ Union of the Year 2015. You’ll be spoilt for choice with social activities. We provide over 130 societies and sports clubs. NTU is one of the biggest and most popular universities in the UK. Come to an open day to find out more. And many more reasons inside... 7500_Intro_Layout 1 4/2/16 1:47 PM Page 3 Contents Welcome 4 Study with us 6 Your future 8 Facilities 10 Teaching 12 Your world of opportunity 14 Campus life 16 Accommodation 18 Nottingham by day 22 Nottingham by night 24 Student life 26 Sport 30 Support 32 International students 34 Fees, funding and financial support 36 How to apply 40 Your guide to our courses 45 Nottingham Business School 46 Nottingham Law School 66 School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences 86 School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment 114 School of Art & Design 140 Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies 168 School of Arts and Humanities 174 School of Education 194 School of Science and Technology 206 School of Social Sciences 244 Course index 260 Travelling to Nottingham 267 Campus locations and campus maps 268 Useful contacts 272 Where is Nottingham? 273 3 7500_Intro_Layout 1 4/2/16 1:47 PM Page 4 Welcome A personal message from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edward Peck Choosing the university where you study as an We have invested £350 million over the last ten years undergraduate is an important decision that will change creating state-of-the-art learning facilities so we can your life. Selecting the right course at the right combine inspiring teaching with contemporary institution is crucial, and this prospectus has been technology. designed to help you do just that. Undergraduate study at NTU is not just about the Nottingham Trent University is a very popular choice for expertise of our staff, the quality of our programmes or students selecting undergraduate courses. This the excellence of our facilities; it is about you making popularity is in part based on the broad range of new contacts and creating new networks amongst programmes we offer. It is also rooted in the expertise peers from over 100 countries around the world. We will and experience that we have developed in supporting encourage you to volunteer, play sport, pursue your undergraduate students. NTU is a teaching intensive musical interests, and join some of our 70 or so student university; we put our students ahead of any other societies. All this in one of the UK’s leading student priority. Our student satisfaction scores have been rising cities for culture and entertainment. consistently over recent years; in the 2015 National Student Survey, overall satisfaction reached 88%, This prospectus illustrates some of the reasons why above the sector average. 92% of our students would NTU is one of the most popular universities in the recommend you study here. country. I hope you will find a course that will work for you; if so, I look forward to welcoming you to By the time that you would join us, 100% of core Nottingham Trent University. staff will have accreditation to teach. They are also active researchers and scholars making an important contribution to their discipline; their intellectual engagement with their field will bring your studies to life. Professor Edward W Peck PhD MA BA DHSM DipM Vice-Chancellor At the same time, they will be focused on enabling you to gain the skills and knowledge that will help you achieve your career ambitions once you have graduated. NTU is on its way to being one of the most employment focused universities in the country. You will have the opportunity to engage in real work in real companies in the way that you choose, from year-long sandwich courses to shorter placements. Again, this priority is reflected in the careers of our academic staff over half of whom join us from management and practice roles in the private and public sectors. The relevance and rigour of our programmes, and our close links with employers, underpin the success of our students in the job market; 93% of our graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduation (DLHE survey 2013/14). 4 7500_Intro_Layout 1 4/2/16 1:47 PM Page 5 5 7500_Intro_Layout 1 4/2/16 1:47 PM Page 6 Study with us Studying at NTU isn’t just about the next few years; it’s about the rest of your life. That’s why we make sure that your course and your experiences all lay the foundations for a successful future. What to expect We have over 200 courses for you to choose from, Over 100 of our courses are covering a wide range of popular subject areas. These are taught across our nine academic Schools. Studying formally accredited or at university may be different from your previous education; in school or college you would have been recognised by a professional, familiar with lessons, at university you’re more likely to statutory or regulatory body. attend tutorials, lectures and seminars. New ways to learn As a first-year student you’ll also have a number of A typical course will have a mixture of lectures and tutorial sessions per year. These provide a great seminars timetabled during your week. Lectures are opportunity for you to get to know your lecturers and usually in large lecture theatres and can be used to meet other people on your course. introduce new topics. A lecturer will talk through a new subject area, explaining important aspects, while you Course structure take notes. You will study a range of modules as part of your course Seminars take place in smaller groups and are used to with a set number each year. To see the full list of discuss the topic introduced in the lecture and modules for your course, please visit our website. undertake group work, exercises or problem-solving Modules are assessed via coursework, exam, or a activities to support your learning. Some courses, such combination of both. as those based in Science or Art and Design, will also have laboratory, workshop or studio time scheduled Our academic year when you’ll be able to use specialist equipment under Undergraduate courses begin in the autumn term of the supervision of tutors. each academic year. For the majority of courses the teaching year consists of 30 weeks. "Teaching is exceptional. Staff really care. Facilities are great." (National Student Survey 2015) Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/courses to find out more. 6 7500_Intro_Layout 1 4/2/16 1:47 PM Page 7 7500_Intro_Layout 1 4/2/16 1:47 PM Page 8 Your future NTU graduates get jobs. In fact, NTU is among the most employment-focused universities in the country. Our strong links with industry enable us to understand exactly what employers are looking for from graduates. We know how to help you stand out from the crowd. You’ll gain more than just a degree Planning for your future Employability is your passport to the world of work. It’s We provide personalised and specialist careers advice, about more than just a degree, which is why we pack via our Employability Team on all three campuses. your student experience with opportunities that will There is also a dedicated careers consultant for each enable you to graduate with a CV that’s bursting with School.