02 CONTENTS 03 ABOUT DMU Vice Chancellor’s Welcome ........................................................................4 Royal approval ...............................................................................................6 10 reasons to choose DMU .........................................................................8 Inspired by industry ...............................................................................9 Outstanding faculties ..........................................................................10 Academic Excellence ..........................................................................11 A creative place ....................................................................................12 Renowned research ............................................................................13 Making a difference ............................................................................14 #DMUglobal .........................................................................................15 Employability ........................................................................................16 Graduate Success ..............................................................................17 A fun place ............................................................................................18 Why choose Leicester ............................................................................... 20 UK map ................................................................................................. 21 Campus map ........................................................................................ 22 Accommodation .......................................................................................... 24 Applying to DMU Entry criteria .......................................................................................... 30 How to apply......................................................................................... 31 Visa advice ................................................................................................... 32 English language......................................................................................... 34 Leicester International Pathway College (LIPC) ................................ 36 Support services ........................................................................................ 38 International student support ........................................................... 38 Study support ..................................................................................... 40 COURSES Applied Sciences............................................................................... 42 Applied Social Sciences ................................................................. 54 Art, Design and Architecture .......................................................... 72 Business ............................................................................................... 94 Computer Sciences ........................................................................ 122 Creative Technologies and Media ............................................... 138 Engineering and Energy Sustainability ...................................... 152 Fashion and Textiles ........................................................................ 160 Humanities ......................................................................................... 172 International Relations and Politics ............................................. 180 Law ...................................................................................................... 190 Mathematics and Physics ............................................................. 200 Music .................................................................................................. 208 Nursing and Midwifery ................................................................... 216 Performance and Arts Management........................................... 228 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.................................. 236 INDEX Course directory ......................................................................................242 Legal information ..................................................................................... 248 04 THIS IS DMU DMU Vice Chancellor Professor Dominic Shellard (front, left) at the launch of #DMUglobal’s departure board, with John Cridland, the Director General of the Confederation for British Industry 05 THIS IS DMU THIS IS ) DE MONTFORT(DMU UNIVERSITY I understand how important this time is for you. Choosing De Montfort University (DMU) means you’ll live, learn and grow in an environment alive with opportunity. We define success as giving you a great student experience, so that you can shape the life you want. We do things our own way, nurturing confident, impact on others. Square Mile won a Guardian University independent spirits fit for the turbulent times ahead. It Award for its community contribution. works: in the 2015 Times and Sunday Times league table, We are a university with a global outlook, shaping true DMU was the most improved university in the UK. The world citizens. Students from 130 countries are part 2015 Complete University Guide put DMU in the top 40 of the DMU family and 155 international partnerships universities for student experience. provide exciting openings around the world. Student Our outstanding teaching, ground-breaking research experience with an international dimension is what our and travel programmes mean that you’ll learn to succeed, sector-leading #DMUglobal programme is all about. assembling the skills, experience and attitude that let you We’ve committed £2 million so 11,000 of you can enjoy achieve whatever you choose to. a meaningful international experience. Recent returnees had life-changing times in Brazil, China and The Gambia – DMU is one of the top 50 universities in the country when experiences that add distinctiveness to a CV and ensure it comes to graduates finding jobs*. Our alumni have you make your mark in the world. designed for Beyoncé, are scientists in NHS pathology centres, take top prizes at European video game festivals Choosing DMU now also means being part of our and win prestigious legal scholarships. They go on to work most exciting chapter so far. Our £136 million campus for the likes of NASA, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, Microsoft, transformation is creating the modern, inspiring the BBC, BMW, L’Oréal and Gucci, among others. environment you demand. Courses begin to move into our newest building during 2015. Industry partnerships mean you’ll be working with leading international businesses while you study. Internships, Our campus is in the centre of Leicester, one of the UK’s volunteering and placements have put our graduates most vibrant, forward-looking multicultural cities with a on the road to work with legal firms, sports brands and place at the heart of English history. Leicester is confident Premier League football clubs. and colourful – big enough to offer new experiences, yet small enough to quickly call home. DMU’s spirit of exploring new paths means graduates have also found dream roles away from big-name brands. Our long and successful association with the Sunwah Some 96.6 per cent of DMU postgraduates and 93.8 per Foundation will have a lasting legacy through the creation cent of DMU undergraduates are in full-time employment of a dynamic new business school, built on our reputation or further education within six months of completing their for fresh, creative thinking and entrepreneurship which course*. DMU fosters an entrepreneurial spirit; we’re one will challenge the conventions of traditional, established of Britain’s top 20 universities for graduate start-ups**. business education. The majority of DMU’s research activity is world-leading Where you study next will shape the rest of your life. DMU or internationally excellent. We aim to make people’s has everything in place to help you become your very lives better and this approach informs the work of our 50 best. There are exciting times ahead. I hope we will share specialist research groups and institutes. them together. The same attitude drives our work for the public good and support for DMU’s local community. As a student, you can Professor Dominic Shellard be part of DMU’s Square Mile project and make a positive Vice Chancellor ** Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Report 2012–13 ** Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey. 06 ROYAL CONNECTIONS ROYAL APPROVAL 2015 Prince William visits DMU at GREAT 2013 Prince William worked with Footwear Design students from De Montfort University Leicester to create a pair of children’s shoes, as part of the British Government’s GREAT Festival of Creativity in Shanghai as part of a VIP HRH Prince Edward opens tour. The Duke of Cambridge opened the event where the Leisure Centre DMU’s talented students and academics presented their Prince Edward came to Leicester to officially work to the Chinese market. open the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre – an £8 million sports facility at the heart of DMU’s campus. 2012 Queen’s Jubilee fashion show DMU was incredibly honoured to have been chosen as the first stop on the Queen’s tour of the United Kingdom to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee Year in 2012. Her Majesty was accompanied by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge who was treated to a fashion show, showcasing collections designed by four of