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3 Welcome4 Why study architecture and built environment at Nottingham?7 Degree courses16 Route to the professions20 How will I study?24 How will I be assessed?24 Study abroad26 Career and employment prospects28 Postgraduate opportunities30 Project case studies 32 BArch student profile34 BEng student profile36 Graduate profile38 Your student experience40 Applying for a place44 Frequently asked questions46 Visiting and contacting us

I am delighted that you are considering one of our courses in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment. We offer an inspirational learning environment and have long been viewed as a leading provider of degrees in professional disciplines such as architecture and architectural engineering.

Teaching within the department draws upon a diverse range of expertise that spans from environmental design, technology and engineering, through to urban design, history and theory and landscape. Design serves as the core activity that draws together material delivered through lectures, and allows students to apply what they have learned. The option to participate in live design projects provides students with an opportunity to engage with real clients and communities.

Our position within the Faculty of Engineering offers exciting opportunities to explore design at the interface between architecture and technology, and provides access to state-of-the-art design and fabrication facilities. This combined with the departments commitment to undertaking

research that informs sustainable development, presents a learning environment where we aim to empower tomorrows professionals to create buildings and places that are appropriate for the 21st century and beyond.

Teaching within the department is enhanced by active engagement with leading architects and engineers who, as tutors or special professors, help to ensure our courses are relevant to, and informed by, contemporary practice.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Dr Robin Wilson Head of Department of Architecture and Built Environment

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Front cover: Architecture student Elizabeth Gater analyses her designs in the architecture studio.

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Why study architecture and built environment with us?

As a leading centre for research and teaching in architecture, urban design, architectural engineering and sustainable energy technologies, the Department of Architecture and Built Environment is noted for its innovative approaches to creative problem solving informed by fundamental and applied research. The work of the departments in-house staff is complemented through collaboration with leading experts from practice and industry.

We feel we are perfectly placed to deliver an education that equips graduates to meet the challenges presented by practice in the 21st century. A broad spectrum of core skills are delivered by expert staff, and serve as a foundation from which students can then develop a specialism that leads them towards their desired point of entry to the professions. This is all achieved through a process of design rigour, where students apply a combination of research and creativity to challenging but rewarding design problems.

Learning by doing represents a further strength of our courses; architecture students spend time in workshops and design studios working on a wide variety of projects, including working with real clients on our unique live projects in Africa. Engineering students benefit from our extensive facilities including the on-site Creative Energy Homes, a group of low-carbon houses built with industry partners, which demonstrate cutting-edge design to students in and out of the lecture theatre.

Field study trips abroad are seen as an essential component of architectural education, and all our first-year BArch and MEng students spend time on a week-long trip to Europe, paid for by the department. Short two and three-day international study trips are also available to third and fourth year students as part of their major studio project, and longer international field trips are open to final

year students on the MArch Part Two programme. Recent destinations have included Barcelona, Berlin, Detroit and Hong Kong.

Student work is perhaps the best yardstick of achievement in relation to our ethos of nurturing creative exploration of design problems. We have been the most successful of any UK school outside of London at undergraduate level in the RIBA Presidents Medals award scheme over the last 10 years. Previous BEng and MEng students have been recognised with national and international awards including the ASHRAE Integrated Sustainable Building Design Award and CIBSE Young Engineer Award.

Our accomplished academic staff are supported by guest tutors drawn from practice, with many of the leading names in UK architecture and building services acting as visiting professors, part-time teachers or evening lecturers. The public lecture series Architecture Matters showcased the work of many practices such as Wilkinson Eyre; Stanton Williams and Gustafson Porter. Practices involved in tutoring and reviewing student work include Office Winhov; Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners; Julian Harrap Architects; Barkow Leibinger; Arup; Buro Happold and Hall McKnight Architects.

As a top 15 UK university for architecture*, we are confident that employers will continue to recognise the unique qualities of Nottingham graduates and that they will be highly sought after. Our students achieve placements in some of the best UK and international practices. We are positive that the departments commitment to research and teaching excellence, combined with strong links to industry, will keep Nottingham and our graduates at the forefront of built environment education.

* The Complete University Guide 2016Student Liam McDonald uses the Athena 5 axis router in the Centre for 3D Design.


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Degree coursesThird-year student Sheryl Lam works on a model in the architecture studio.

Undergraduate degree programmesWe offer three undergraduate courses, BArch, MEng and BEng. If you want to study purely architecture, the BArch is a three-year ARB/RIBA Part One qualification. If you want to study purely engineering, the BEng is a three-year Engineering Council accredited course. However, if you have an interest in both architecture and engineering, the MEng provides an education which joins architecture with an engineering specialism in the design of environmental systems for buildings. The four-year MEng course offers both Part One qualifications as well as fully satisfying the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer.

Degree title UCAS code Duration A levels IB Places

MEng Architecture and Environmental Design

K230 4 years AAA 36 32

BArch Bachelor of Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part l)

K100 3 years AAA 36 145

BEng Architectural Environment Engineering

K240 3 years AAB-ABB 34-32 30

MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) K10I 2 yearssee required subjects (page 42)

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Ongoing architectural and engineering education If you choose to follow an engineering career path, you will be in a position to secure employment with a consulting engineer practice and work towards Chartered Engineer status.

Continuing architectural education would see you working towards achieving professional architect status in the UK following the same pathway described for the BArch programme (see page 11 for details).

MEng Architecture and Environmental Design (K230)

Year one Year two

Core modules:Engineering Mathematics 1 Integrated Design in ArchitectureEnvironmental Science for Architects 1Tectonics 1Architectural Humanities IDesign Studio 1ADesign Studio 1BPeople, Buildings, Landscape

Core modules: Engineering Mathematics 2Electricity and the Built Environment Integrated Design in Architecture 2ATectonics 2AArchitectural Humanities IIEnvironmental Sciences for Architects 2Fluid Mechanics and the Built Environment 1Environmental Services Design 1Design Studio 2Simulation and DesignThermodynamics and Heat Transfer 1

Year three Year four

Core modules:Differential Equations and Calculus for

EngineersAdvanced Study DissertationDesign Studio 3Environmental Services Design 2Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 2 Integrated Design in Architecture 3Tectonics 3Fluid Mechanics and the Built Environment 2

Core modules: Integrated Environmental DesignArchitectural Humanities III Integrated Design in Architecture 3Design Studio 4Practice and Management

MEng Architecture and Environmental Design (ARB/RIBA Part II) CIBSE accredited

Course overview The four-year interdisciplinary MEng Architecture and Environmental Design course was created to provide an education in architecture with specialisation in the design of environmental systems for buildings. The course offers two routes to professional employment and is accredited by both architecture and engineering professional bodies. MEng graduates attain the same standing as our Architecture (BArch) students in terms of securing an Architects Registration Board (ARB)/Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part One level qualification. This provides the freedom to pursue the remaining educational and professional practice components required before becoming a professional architect in the UK.

MEng students have the added opportunity of pursuing Chartered Engineer status through the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). This is achieved by gaining appropriate experience while working in practice and successfully completing a Professional Review Interview.

Year one This year is structured around a core studio module that develops key design skills and techniques. Supporting modules cover fundamental ideas and concepts relating to environmental design, construction, structural design, and architectural theory. The year also introduces mathematical tools that support the design of environmentally responsible building systems.

Year two You will study modules that explore the concepts behind the active and passive systems used to provide healthy, comfortable conditions for building occupants. The design studio serves as a forum to explore the application of these ideas and material covered in structures, construction and architectural history.

Year three Studio projects offered in the third year seek to extend your ability to tackle briefs for more complex building types. These are linked to environmental systems modules that provide material to inform this work. Independent research skills are nurtured through completion of a dissertation, that allows you to develop a specialism in a relevant area of your own choice.

Year four The final year introduces advanced environmental design techniques, that facilitate a holistic approach to design. The year culminates in the completion of a major studio project, where you are expected to bring all of your skills to bear in response to a brief for the design of a complex building.

By the end of year four You will have developed key design and engineering skills and techniques. Studio projects will have extended your ability to tackle briefs for more complex building types and your independent research skills will have been developed.

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BArch Bachelor of Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part I)Course overview The three-year BArch course offers a popular, vibrant and multifaceted learning environment where a complementary mix of research active staff and practitioners deliver an academic agenda that explores design through a process of creative rigour. The cultural, technical and professional underpinnings of architectural education, find freedom of expression within a studio programme that offers choice, depth and diversity.

Teaching is supported by access to outstanding workshop facilities including our new centre for 3D Design, which offers specialised facilities for digital fabrication, laser cutting and 3D printing, assisted by the free provision of model-making materials. These facilities promote the idea of designing and thinking through learning by doing as a key concept in the educational experience at Nottingham.

All of this is achieved through a strong studio culture. Almost uniquely at undergraduate level in the UK, our second and third year students work and are taught together in small units alongside each other on the same day. This fosters mentoring between students and provides an understanding of what lies ahead in year three.

The BArch degree also gives a Part One level professional qualification and represents the first stage in the seven-year education of an architect. To continue on the professional route, this is followed by at least six months supervised professional experience before embarking upon the two-year MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) (see page 14 for further details), which leads to an Architects Registration Board (ARB)/Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part Two level qualification. Full UK professional status as an architect is achieved after a further years professional experience and successful completion of a Part Three level exam.

Year one You are introduced to the main themes of the discipline: architectural design; structures; construction; environmental design; and the history and theory of architectural design. The programme will concentrate on introducing and developing the key skills, competence and knowledge necessary in architectural education.

Year two Studio projects in year two will have an added complexity. In addition to core modules, you will also be taught critical thinking skills, learn computer aided design programmes and are offered the opportunity to broaden your architectural experiences by visiting construction sites and learning first-hand how other designers work. Opportunities to study abroad also occur in the second semester.

Year three You will develop a thorough understanding of all the key themes and their holistic integration into design projects. Your role within the architectural profession will also be developed as part of the introduction of a further theme in practice and management.

By the end of year three Graduates secure placements in a range of practice types ranging from the small and local to internationally recognised practices such as Richard Rogers Architects, Foster and Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects and Herzog and de Meuron. The extensive range of transferable skills developed also means that those not wishing to pursue architecture further are effectively prepared for alternative careers. Recent graduates have worked in theatre design, architectural journalism and academia.


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Ongoing architectural education On completion of a Part One qualification, you may continue with your architectural education, and work towards achieving professional architect status in the UK. The pathway offered by Nottingham involves:

Year out Students are expected to undertake at least six months of supervised professional experience if they wish to continue onto our MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) or equivalent programme in the UK.

MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) Our two-year MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) provides an opportunity to build upon your experience gained at Part One to develop your personal design agenda and nurture the advanced architectural skills that will prepare you for transition into practice. Please refer to the MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) K10I course for further details.

PGCert Professional Practice (ARB/RIBA Part III) The department offers a Part Three programme that builds upon your Part Two qualification while you are working in a recognised architectural practice. It makes use of intensive teaching delivered through recall days and encourages reflection on the experience gained while working on real projects. Successful completion of the Part Three qualification grants you professional architect status in the UK.

BArch Bachelor of Architecture (K100)

Year one Year two Year three

Core modules: Integrated Design in

ArchitectureArchitectural Design

Studio 1AArchitectural Design

Studio 1BEnvironmental Science for

Architects 1Tectonics 1 (Structures

and Construction)Architectural Humanities I

(History of Architecture)People, Buildings, Landscape

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Architecture 2A Integrated Design in

Architecture 2BArchitectural Design

Studio 2AArchitectural Design

Studio 2BEnvironmental Science for

Architects 2Tectonics 2A (Structures

and Construction)Tectonics 2B (Structures

and Construction)Architectural Humanities II

(Theory and Criticism)

Core modules: Practice and ManagementArchitectural Humanities III

(Contemporary Debates) Integrated Design in

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BEng Architectural Environment Engineering CIBSE accredited

Course overview Architectural environment engineers create comfortable and efficient indoor environments using modern technologies and sustainable design. Built on traditional building services engineering foundations, this forward-looking and challenging course addresses the increasing need for highly qualified engineers who can take a holistic approach to designing architectural environments for a low-carbon future.

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, labs and project tutorials. Practical work is supported through access to state-of-the-art facilities such as our Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, and Renewable Energy Laboratories. Case studies, including the departments own Creative Energy Homes project and Urban Observatory, are used to bring theory to life, while strong industry links help inform the content of the course and keep it up to date with professional practice. Optional modules in your second and third years enable you to study topics in other areas such as management, mathematics or languages to broaden your skills.

The course is accredited by the Engineering Council through the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and offers the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer. On graduating, you will typically take a further years masters-level study or find work with top UK and international engineering consultancies that value the unique skill set delivered by the BEng. The knowledge and skills you develop means you can also enter other fields such as research, energy and management.

The course is also run on our China Campus and receives the same accredited status as in the UK. This provides exciting opportunities for inter-campus projects and student exchanges.

Core topics Years one and two Transferable skills (management and communication); engineering fundamentals (mathematics, CAD, fluid and thermo dynamics, electricity); specialist topics (mechanical and passive HVAC, lighting, materials, acoustics, control, renewable energy, environmental design, performance modelling); engineering design projects (individual and group work to apply what you learn in lectures).

Year three The third year consists of an individual dissertation (a technical research project supervised by an academic on a topic of mutual interest); group project work (advanced holistic architectural environment design, analysis and modelling); and specialist topics (heat transfer, energy related studies).

By the end of year three On completion of your degree, you will be equipped with multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge much needed by industry. Typical graduate jobs include Sustainability Consultant; Building Services Engineer; Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineer; Energy Engineer and Building Simulation Engineer.


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Ongoing engineering education There are two paths the department offers if you wish to become a Chartered Engineer: the three-year BEng and the four-year MEng (please refer to the MEng Architecture and Environmental Design K230 course for further details).

The courses share many of the same modules to enable professional accreditation from the Engineering Council through the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering (CIBSE). While you are a student, you are entitled to free student membership of CIBSE.

Both courses are typically followed by relevant experience gained whilst working in industry, as a graduate engineer, to demonstrate the required professional competencies and commitment needed to be eligible for the full Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualification. While those with a BEng will need to take a further appropriate masters degree or Engineering Doctorate (EngD) accredited by a professional engineering institution, or appropriate further learning to masters level, to satisfy the academic requirements for the CEng qualification, those taking the MEng will need no further academic study.

Accreditation of our courses ensures that quality is independently measured, and that material is up to date and relevant to the needs of modern commerce and industry.

BEng Architectural Environment Engineering (K240)

Year one Year two Year three

Core modules:Building Services Design 1Building Services Design 2Engineering Mathematics 1Engineering Mathematics 2Thermofluids 1Performance of Construction

MaterialsElectricity and the Built

EnvironmentEnvironmental Science for

Architects 1Fluid Mechanics and the Built

Environment 1People, Buildings, Landscape

Core modules: Differential Equations and

Calculus for EngineersAcoustics and LightingBuilding Services Design 3Building Services Design 4 Introduction to Renewable

EnergyThermofluids 2Sustainable Materials and

Recycling Management Studies 1Fluid Mechanics and the Built

Environment 2Computational Fluid

Dynamics for the Built Environment

Control Systems for Built Environment

Core modules: Building Analysis 1Building Analysis 2 Research ProjectEnvironmental Performance

ModellingEnergy and WasteTopics of Heat TransferPrinciples of Refrigeration

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MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) Course overview MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) is a two-year full-time professional course in architecture that produces graduate architects who are equipped for a subsequent career in the architectural profession. This is achieved through the development of a core range of architectural skills that integrate the diverse specialist skills and knowledge required for modern architectural practice. The course is structured around a vibrant studio culture that fuses a research informed design approach, critical thinking, creativity, innovation and technical rigour.

The MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) is fully validated by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and leads to exemption from Part Two of the three-part qualification programme for professional architects in the UK.

Year one During the first semester of year one, students can pursue three different paths. They may remain in architectural practice following the year out and take distance-learning modules, they may undertake an international Universitas 21 (U21) or Erasmus exchange period of study abroad, or they may follow a university-based programme of related humanities, technical, practice and design focused modules. In semester two, all modules are core and evolve around a comprehensive design project that is geared towards meeting the curriculum requirements of ARB/RIBA exemption for Part Two. Design teaching is structured around Design Research Studios which are taught across years one and two of the programme.

Year two The final year of study emphasises independent research and student centred learning that support the completion of a year long design thesis. Students work under the thematic framework of their respective Design Research Studios but develop their own thesis agenda.

By the end of the course You will have completed two parts of the three-part RIBA qualification programme for professional architects in the UK. You will have developed and demonstrated your advanced architectural skills through the production and declaration of a comprehensive and integrative thesis. You will have built upon specialist design skills and knowledge, architectural writing skills developed through the production of essays, brief writing and a design dissertation. Throughout, you will have acquired valuable transferable skills including a range of communication skills, team working, self-direction and time management.

MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) graduates will typically enter employment within architecture practice and register on an ARB/RIBA Part Three programme to complete their architectural education and gain entry to the profession. Details of the ARB/RIBA Part III Professional Practice programme offered by the department may be found on the Universitys online postgraduate prospectus.

MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) (K10I)

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Record of Architectural Practice

Culture and Context in Practice

Building Case Studies

Professional Studies in Practice

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Architectural Urbanism Studio

Design, Culture and Context

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Professional Studies 1

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MEng students Bianca Latini and Madeleine Moore using a centrifugal fan.

Students Qianhui Hong and Sze Puz Lam working on their CFD models.

How will I study?

Our programmes place significant emphasis on exploring learning through design, informed by effective research and critical thinking. This is achieved through delivery of knowledge, development of skills and then application of these to creative problem solving.

BArch Bachelor of Architecture Core knowledge is delivered in lecture series themed under three streams Architectural Humanities, Architectural Tectonics and Environmental Design. A typical week will involve two hours of lectures delivered under each stream. Skills-building is developed through Integrated Design modules. These make use of weekly workshops, tutorials and seminars to build on knowledge delivered via the lecture streams and explore how these can be practised in the context of design. Design Studio represents the core of these programmes and becomes the environment within which creative problem solving and effective communication skills are developed.

Typically two days a week are given over to Design Studio, where a combination of group and individual tutorials with staff and practitioners are used to evolve comprehensive solutions to design briefs. Hand drawing, computer aided design and presentation techniques as well as manual model making and digital fabrication combine, to develop and test design thinking and are then documented for portfolio development.

BEng Architectural Environment Engineering Our engineering programmes are structured to develop applied engineering design skills that are underpinned by in-depth understanding of the physical phenomena governing the behaviour of mechanical, electrical and energy systems in buildings. A focused programme of mathematics modules provides the core ability required to develop a rigorous understanding of Engineering

Fundamentals, the disciplines of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electrical theory, acoustics, and control, which can be used to quantify the environment within buildings.

Typically in a semester, four of these subjects are delivered, each through weekly two-hourly lectures, plus additional laboratory and tutorial sessions. Engineering Application modules use a combination of lectures and projects to apply understanding of engineering fundamentals to the design of active and passive environments that meet the needs of building occupants.

Computer-aided design and modelling skills, developed through a combination of computer labs and tutorials, are used to build on manual design methods and enhance the sophistication of strategies explored in weekly design project workshops. The final year of the programme offers opportunities to develop specialist expertise and practise this through large-scale design projects. Individual research skills are also developed through the completion of a major project under the weekly guidance of a dissertation supervisor.

MEng Architecture and Environmental Design MEng students study in the same way as both BArch and BEng students depending on the module. This includes Design Studio, lectures and labs.

Key Information Sets Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable sets of information about full or part-time undergraduate courses and are designed to meet the information needs of prospective students. All KIS data is published on the Unistats website: www.unistats.co.uk

For Nottinghams KIS data, please see individual course entries at www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy

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Students have regular tutorials with academic staff and industrial visitors.

How will I be assessed?

All undergraduate degree programmes in the University are modular, which means you undertake modules of study with assessment at the end of each semester.

BArch Bachelor of Architecture For architecture programmes, studio modules typically comprise half of the taught credits and make use of projects of increasing complexity to explore how effectively students can apply content delivered in the remainder of their programme of study, and synthesise this within the context of a design proposition. The majority of assessment in studio is formative, using tutorials to promote a process of reflection that aids design development. Interim reviews, where students pin-up work in front of a panel of critics, are used at key stages in the design process to provide detailed feedback, allowing students to gauge progress. Grades are typically awarded at a final review where presentation quality work is assessed, and guidance is offered on how to record projects in an academic portfolio that is built up over the course of a students studies.

Architecture lecture modules use a variety of project-based assessment techniques including report and essay writing, model making, video production, production of technical drawings, and interviews. Assessments may be stand-alone focusing on the core themes of the lecture series, or related to studio design projects so as to enhance design resolution.

BEng Architectural Environment Engineering Your learning will be assessed in different ways according to the learning objectives. Design projects provide a core strand through all three years of the course and these are assessed at the end of each semester through the delivery of a presentation and submission of a technical

report. Leading up to the final submission, you will receive feedback in weekly tutorials from tutors and visiting industrial practitioners. The design projects will provide you with the opportunity to apply newly acquired fundamental knowledge to the engineering design of environmental systems. Other modules typically use a combination of laboratory or project reports and written examinations to assess understanding of fundamental concepts, with the proportion varying depending on the module. An important part of learning comes through the constructive written feedback you will receive on all your coursework. In the final year, submission of a dissertation is used to assess research skills.

MEng Architecture and Environmental Design MEng students are assessed in the same way as BArch and BEng students depending on what module is being assessed. This includes project-based assessments, technical reports and written examinations.

The teaching year The teaching year is divided into two semesters. The first semester lasts for 14 weeks, with 12 weeks for teaching and revision and two weeks for assessment. The second semester follows the same pattern, but there are an additional two weeks at the end to complete the assessment process and to enable returning students to discuss their results with tutors and begin to plan the next sessions work.

Although the teaching year is divided into two semesters for organisational purposes, this is fitted into the traditional pattern of three terms: one before Christmas; one between Christmas and Easter; and one after Easter.


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Study abroad

The University of Nottingham is a truly international university, with campuses in the UK, Malaysia and China. The Faculty of Engineering seeks to emulate this philosophy by offering our students the opportunity to participate in exchange programmes all over the world. The faculty is constantly working to ensure our graduates gain an advantage when they go into the job market; we see study abroad as another way to make our graduates stand out from the crowd.

Studying abroad provides students with the unique opportunity to:

see your academic subject from a different perspective in a new academic environment

acquire invaluable life skillsmeet a wide variety of people and make an

international network of friendsdiscover new strengths and abilities, conquer

new challenges and solve new problemsgain global awareness to prepare yourself for a

career abroad

The faculty participates in the following exchange schemes:

Universitas 21 (U21)/University-wide exchange inter-campus exchange to ChinaErasmus exchange

These cover institutions from America, Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore and Sweden. Your choice of exchange partner will depend on your department and the course you are registered on. Eligibility for exchange schemes will also depend upon meeting academic criteria. The Department of Architecture and Built Environment places considerable value on the student experience gained from spending a study period abroad and has therefore built an extensive exchange portfolio with architecture and building science-related schools across the globe.

As a result, there are exciting opportunities to spend a single semester studying abroad during the second semester of year two and the first semester of year five for architecture students, or the second semester of years two or three for MEng Architecture and Environmental Design students.

Inter-campus exchange In 2004, Nottingham was the first foreign university to establish a campus in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) offers the same high standard of teaching as the UK campuses and has internationalisation at its heart: of more than 6,000 students there are more than 300 international students from at least 55 countries.

The China Campus is situated in Ningbo, a city of over five million people situated on the east coast of China. Ningbo is less than two hours by train from Shanghai and the campus at Ningbo provides accommodation, sports facilities and a shopping street.

Those courses where inter-campus exchange is available are indicated on the relevant course page in this brochure.

Dedicated support If you do decide to apply to study abroad, the Universitys International Office will offer support from the application stage right through to your return to the UK, with advice on everything from immigration to possible sources of financial support. Find out more www.nottingham.ac.uk/studyabroad

Undergraduate students relaxing in Ningbo, China.

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Career and employment prospects

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britains leading graduate employers.*

Strong links with UK and international companies offer our graduates excellent prospects for employment, research training and professional recognition. Students are given the opportunity to work with practising architects, engineers and special professors from many prominent practices who provide guest lectures and engage with design studio projects. Links such as these represent one of the reasons why programmes, such as our BArch, MEng and professional MArch, have long been considered as leading courses of their type in the UK. Graduates are known for their high level of creativity informed by a pragmatic knowledge of architecture and environmental design. As such, our alumni are employed in most leading UK and international practices and businesses. The department has also introduced an internship with a number of companies in China to enable graduates to work in this exciting environment.

The BEng Architectural Environment Engineering course involves the use of modern and environmentally friendly technologies to create comfortable and efficient indoor environments. Typically employed within consulting engineering practices, graduates in this field apply their skills to design occupant focused, energy efficient buildings incorporating renewable energy, sustainable design, ventilation, lighting, acoustics and electrical/control systems. The BEng is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), and offers excellent prospects of obtaining a rewarding job in an advancing industry. Graduates may study for a further year at masters level before gaining the necessary industrial experience to gain Chartered Engineer status, or may work towards Chartership through company training schemes.

MEng students, in addition to pursuing the architectural pathway followed by BArch students, can also access the Chartered Engineer pathway available to our BEng students through CIBSE. This is achieved by gaining appropriate experience while working with a consulting engineering practice and successfully completing a Professional Review Interview. The career flexibility offered by the MEng is viewed as extremely valuable in maximising the opportunities available on graduation. Opting for the engineering pathway over the architectural pathway does not preclude MEng graduates at a later date from moving between the disciplines, to secure professional recognition from both architectural and engineering accrediting bodies.

Many students find their interests change as they pursue their education at university. The range of discipline-specific and transferable skills our graduates develop equips them effectively for a wide range of careers beyond those offered by their programme of study. While the majority of our graduates will pursue professional recognition, others seek new directions and find success in areas as diverse as web design, graphics, and journalism at one end, to property development, project management, energy management and housing administration at the other.

Salaries In 2014, 94.1% of first-degree graduates in the Department of Architecture and BuiltEnvironment who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was 19,160 with the highest being 31,000.**

* The Graduate Market in 2013, 2014 and 2015, High Fliers Research.

** Known destinations of full-time home and EU first- degree graduates, 2013/14.

The Universitys Careers and Employability Service Our Careers and Employability Service, which is based on University Park Campus, offers an extensive range of careers-oriented services, including CV-writing sessions, interview advice, presentations by major employers and general career advice. As a University of Nottingham graduate, you will receive lifelong support from the service. This means that you can ask a careers adviser to look over your job application in person, by email or Skype, and you can also access a database of graduate vacancies.

For more information see www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/engineering

The Nottingham Advantage Award The Universitys Advantage Award is a programme of activities developed to recognise and reward extracurricular responsibilities. It allows you to gain recognition for participating in a wide range of activities accredited by the University and delivered by top graduate employers, professional services and members of staff of the University. It also shows employers that you have gone above and beyond your degree and gained valuable transferable skills. For further information, please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage

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Postgraduate opportunities A postgraduate student working in front of the BASF House, University Park.

The Department of Architecture and Built Environment is one of the worlds leading centres of architecture and sustainable design technology and has an outstanding international reputation for interdisciplinary research. It is recognised for innovative work in green issues and sustainability and attracts leading experts from practice and industry.

Our taught courses are underpinned by academic research, so the latest knowledge and developments shape the way our courses are delivered.

We offer the following postgraduate taught courses:MSc Energy Conversion and Management MSc Renewable Energy and Architecture MSc Sustainable Building Technology

MSc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship

MArch DesignMArch Digital Architecture and TectonicsMArch Environmental DesignMArch Sustainable Tall BuildingsMArch Sustainable Urban Design

For further information about our postgraduate courses, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/abe

For more information about our research opportunities, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/research


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The department is renowned for its live design projects and research-enhanced teaching. Such projects provide a unique learning experience for our students who develop essential professional skills while tackling critical contemporary challenges facing society.

Jouberton pre-school (2008-9) As part of a second-year undergraduate design project, a group of 40 students and tutors refined the designs for a local pre-school for 120 children in the disadvantaged township of Klerksdorp, 250km south of Johannesburg.

Having raised funds for the project, students worked alongside the local community to construct the inspirational building in just seven weeks.

Project Limpopo (2010-11) Project Limpopo started life as a second-year studio project to design and build a nursery school for 80 children in the rural South African village of Calais in the Limpopo region.

Second and fifth year students developed the initial idea to create a simple, environmentally friendly and functional design that allows and encourages the use of locally supplied and manufactured products from the corrugated steel roof to the timber walls and cladding.

Aga Sikolo (2013)Aga Sikolo means Build a School in local dialect. A continuation of works undertaken during 2011, a team of staff and students returned to the Tzaneen/Calais village area at Easter to construct a kitchen and dining facility together with additional classrooms.

The design uses a simple single-storey, timber-frame structure with non-loadbearing infill walls.

S3A (2014) The final phase of construction at the Tzaneen/Calais village area saw fundraising to realise the final student designed classroom in the school complex. A local contractor was appointed to complete the concrete bases and staff were there to assist the students with construction of the frame and infill walls.

Project Kagiso (2015) The most recent project has seen staff and students raise over 22,000 to build a nursery school in a rural village in the Letsitele Valley in Limpopo, South Africa. They completed a classroom and covered teaching space as well as play areas and a garden.

Project case studies

Architecture students working on the Aga Sikolo project.

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BArch student profile

The course has taught me the foundations of architecture and how to respond to a brief in a creative and successful way. My favourite module is Design Studio because of the practical, hands-on work. I also enjoy working alongside third-year students there is a great community feel in the studios.

In my first year, we went on a week-long trip to Amsterdam which was an invaluable experience. We were able to visit lots of places which have since inspired my designs.

Abbie McCammondBArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1), second year

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BEng student profile

Sustainable Technology and Low Carbon Buildings has been my favourite module as I have enjoyed how it has forced me to think and feel like a real engineer. The coursework involved retrofitting an existing building, with the aim to reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions using renewable and sustainable technologies.

I studied the foundation year first, which is how I heard of the BEng programme. My friends who chose other engineering courses are now jealous as theyve seen how much Ive enjoyed it! The best part is learning and understanding how new technologies work before anyone else. There are many options for graduates, I definitely want to have a positive effect on the environment and work within sustainability and renewable energy.

Sarah JonesBEng Architectural Environment Engineering, third year

Sarah Jones studying outside the Marmont Cafe Bar.

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Graduate profile

William Holley graduated from The University of Nottingham with an MEng in Architecture and Environmental Design. Since leaving University, he has worked as a Graduate Building Services Engineer for BuroHappold Engineering.

His roles have included designing 3D modelling heating, ventilation and domestic water systems within buildings, designing energy masterplans and completing renewable energy technology feasibility studies.

In October 2013 he won the CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year award which included a trip to the ASHRAE Winter Conference in New York.

Based in Bath, he has worked on a diverse array of projects including a concert hall extension, a museum for Concorde and a 60,000m art gallery in Abu Dhabi.

William hopes to become a chartered engineer with CIBSE and transfer to the Berlin office.

Ive always been interested in architecture and enjoyed maths and physics at school. Therefore, the MEng was a perfect fit as it combined architecture studio and engineering modules. One of the best parts of the course was being involved in the 2011 South Africa project where I helped design a nursery school, then spent six weeks building it in Calais village. The project improved my design, construction and teamwork skills as well as being an impressive addition to my CV.

When I applied to BuroHappold Engineering, they were impressed with the practical construction experience I had gained from the South Africa project. The combination of design skills with technical engineering knowledge is sought after by employers this unique aspect of the course is why Id definitely recommend it.

William Holley Graduate Engineer, BuroHappold Engineering MEng Architecture and Environmental Design (2013)

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Your student experience

Youve read lots about the degree programme youre interested in, now its time to explore life outside the lecture theatre. Theres so much for you to get involved in and explore at the University and around the city. We are proud to be one of the leading universities for student experience in the UK*, which will ensure that you have a university experience youll never forget.

Your University of Nottingham at home and around the world We are proud of our stunning campuses and are continually investing in our grounds, buildings and amenities to ensure that you only have the best surroundings in which to live and study. Our main UK campuses have a mix of state-of-the-art facilities, including sports centres, places to eat and excellent learning facilities on every campus.

Weve made getting from campus to campus as easy as possible and students can benefit from our free inter-campus Hopper Bus, so youre never far away from the striking architecture and innovative technology of Jubilee Campus, the rolling parkland and period buildings at University Park, or the cutting-edge features of Sutton Bonington.

The University of Nottingham is Britains global university with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia. We also have links with more than 300 universities in over 40 countries, adding a truly global flavour to your degree and giving you the chance to explore the world. Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses

Your new home from home At Nottingham we offer a range of different accommodation options, rooms are available as single or shared, en suite or shared bathroom, all the way through to studio flats, and vary from self-catered to fully catered (19 meals per week). We also offer a guarantee of University

accommodation for one year to all new full-time undergraduate students, subject to the following conditions: you firmly accept your course place at Nottingham, accept your offer of accommodation by the deadline given in your offer letter, and have an unconditional status no later than 31 August in the year you intend to begin your studies. If you are a new, full-time undergraduate student who is classified as international for fee purposes, this guarantee applies for three years**. For more information, including a breakdown of pricing, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation

* Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2015.

** Providing you submit your returners application in line with the requirements of the accommodation providers.

Your support network Throughout your university journey there will be numerous people on hand to support you, including tutors and dedicated staff who will be able to advise you on various aspects of life as a student. We have Student Services Centres on all three of our UK campuses, which provide a range of support, information and specialist services to enhance your student experience. This support includes:

Academic Support can provide practical advice on areas of academic study; the service also provides specialist academic support for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other specific learning difficulties

Disability Support coordinates support and access arrangements for students with a disability or long-term medical condition

Financial Support provides information on the sources of finance available from government agencies and the University itself, and gives advice about financial matters

Student Services also advise on issues ranging from childcare, counselling and health to international student support, chaplaincy and faith support, as well as offering advice on paying your tuition and accommodation fees

Whatever you may need support with, they will either be able to help or point you in the direction of someone who can. Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices

Getting involved in your Students Union As soon as you start at The University of Nottingham, you are automatically enrolled as a member of our Students Union, which is considered to be one of the best in the country. There are hundreds of activities that you could be part of, providing you with the perfect opportunity to take up a new hobby or pursue existing interests. Choose from over 200 student-run societies, covering all interests and abilities, as well as local and national volunteering projects, to which you can commit as much or as little time as you wish.

Our Students Union is home to a number of award-winning student-run media groups, which give you the chance to gain practical work experience both behind the scenes or centre stage as a presenter, actor or journalist. The Nottingham New Theatre, Impact magazine, Nottingham Student Television (NSTV) and University Radio Nottingham (URN) have all been recognised as the best in their field, winning a clutch of awards for outstanding achievements.

However you decide to become involved in the Union, you can be sure you will make new friends and learn new skills, all while having a lot of fun! Find out more: www.su.nottingham.ac.uk

Sports We offer sport at all levels and an excellent all-inclusive student membership offer, so whether you enjoy sport as a hobby or are an elite athlete we will have just what you need.

We have over 70 sports clubs, which means we have the 2nd highest number of sports clubs of any UK university. If youre not interested in joining a team but want to stay fit, we have sports centres on all of our main UK campuses. Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport

Exploring your new city With Nottingham city centre just a 10-minute bus ride away from University Park Campus, our students are always close to the action. Buses run through campus regularly and many run late-night services too, which is handy if youre a night owl.

For music lovers, you can take your pick from the world-famous Rock City, Capital FM Arena or one of the smaller gig venues for a more intimate live show. Nottingham is rich in performance venues, with comedy clubs and theatres catering for lovers of drama, musicals, ballet and panto. We are very proud of our sporting heritage, and with football clubs Nottingham Forest and Notts County in the city, as well as Trent Bridge cricket ground and the National Ice Centre on your doorstep, you might just become a sports fan if youre not one already.

History and culture can be found in all corners of the city, with Nottingham Castle, Nottingham Contemporary arts centre, the Galleries of Justice Museum, Nottingham Lakeside Arts (the Universitys public arts centre located on our University Park Campus), art house cinemas and three of the worlds oldest pubs all providing points of interest. If you enjoy shopping, Nottingham is perfect for you; independent boutiques and vintage shops in the bohemian area of Hockley mix with high street names in our large shopping centres to make Nottingham a veritable shopping haven.

Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife

Download our city guide: www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/cityguide

Take a look at our accommodation video for a taster of what to expect at Nottingham: www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/yourhome

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Applying for a placeWe are looking for students who have the ability and motivation to benefit from our courses, and who will make a valued contribution to the department and the University. Candidates for full-time admission are considered on the basis of their Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) form. For more information on how to make your application stand out, have a look at our online prospectus: www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying

For tips and advice at every step of your application journey, visit our undergraduate applicants area: www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugapplicants

Application process All applications for an undergraduate place to study at The University of Nottingham (including applications by overseas students) must be made through UCAS. Applications should be made online at www.ucas.com. Candidates will be notified of decisions through UCAS Track at track.ucas.com

Applications for our courses are made under one of the UCAS codes listed in the table on page 7. There is an amount of flexibility for students to transfer to a different course within the department during the first year, depending on the space available.

Applications for the MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) should be made on a University of Nottingham postgraduate admissions form and sent directly to:

Kim OReilly Teaching and Learning Administrator Engineering Student Support Centre Faculty of Engineering University of Nottingham University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD

Entry numbers For information on how many students the department plans to admit on each course, please see the table on page 7.

The selection procedure Selection of those applicants to whom we will make an offer will be based upon a combination of the candidates academic record and an assessment of all the information provided in their UCAS application form, their academic reference and their personal statement (architecture applicants will be contacted and asked to upload a small portfolio of art and design work please see page 44 for more information). Studying architecture and built environment requires a combination of skills, both practical and academic. These qualities are obviously related to exam performance, but we also look at the interests and experience of the candidate. Please use the opportunity offered by the relevant section of the UCAS form to tell us about these.

Be as specific and detailed as possible about your interests and enthusiasms, as well as your reasons for choosing to study on your chosen programme.

Academic attainment Our minimum A level requirements are detailed on page 7.

Alternative qualifications In this brochure you will find our A level entry requirements but we accept a much broader range of qualifications.

These include:Access to HE DiplomaAdvanced DiplomaBTEC HND/HNCBTEC Extended DiplomaCambridge Pre-U International Baccalaureate Irish Leaving CertificateScottish Advanced HighersWelsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

This list is not exhaustive; we will consider applicants with other qualifications on an individual basis. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.

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Required subjects All courses: GCSE English, maths and physics or double science.

K100: A level art and/or design technology or an art-based subject at Higher Level International Baccalaureate (IB). A portfolio will be accepted from exceptional candidates without relevant art/design qualifications.

K230: A level maths or physics; preferably students to have taken chemistry, art or design and technology (a portfolio will be required).

K10I: An ARB/RIBA-accredited Part 1 Degree at 2:1 standard. Admission will be subject to the submission of a full portfolio, letters of reference and a personal statement. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

K240: A level or Higher Level (IB) maths and either physics, chemistry, biology, design and technology, geography, geology, computing or further maths.

Flexible admissions policy In recognition of our applicants varied experience and educational pathways, we employ a flexible admissions policy. If we judge that your situation has adversely affected your achievement, then we will consider this when assessing your academic potential. If you wish to mention information about your experiences in your personal statement, then you should ask the teacher or tutor writing your reference to confirm what you have written. We may ask for further evidence and may consider a range of factors. For more information, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/admissionspolicies

Mature applicants We encourage applications from mature students (which means all those aged 21 or over when the course begins). You should apply in the normal way through UCAS (unless you want to study part-time, in which case you should apply directly to the department). While we accept a range of qualifications, you should check our specific requirements on UCAS course entry profiles. If in doubt, please contact the admissions tutor, who will be happy to answer any specific queries you have about applying as a mature student. Please email your questions to [email protected]

We normally invite mature applicants in whom we are interested to come for an interview, where we will look for evidence of your ability to study at a high academic level and of commitment to the subject.

For more information about being a mature student, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/mature

International applicants We welcome applications from international students and have students from many parts of the world studying with us at undergraduate and postgraduate level. All international candidates for undergraduate courses should apply through UCAS. The Universitys International Office offers guidance and advice on matters such as visa and immigration regulations, working and living in the UK, entry requirements and preparing for coming to Nottingham and arranges a Welcome Programme for new international students each September. If you would like to visit the University and are unable to attend an open day, the International Office will be happy to arrange an individual visit for you. For further information please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus international-applicants

English language requirementsIELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element). For more information and a list of the alternative English language requirements we accept, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements

Preparing to study in English academic English preparation and support The University of Nottingham Centre for English Language Education (CELE) offers high-quality academic English and study skills (presessional) programmes to prepare you to study your degree in English. Our programmes are designed to give international students excellent preparation for their academic studies and are taught by experienced, professional tutors.

CELE provides a range of programmes throughout the year, including five-week subject-specific courses (in some subjects) and a four-week course in September for students with unconditional offers, with a focus on academic study skills.

You can continue to benefit from academic English support with free classes and one-to-one consultations throughout your study (insessional programmes).

For more information about CELE, please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele

Deferred entry Applicants who wish to defer their entry by a year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us something about your plans for your gap year in your UCAS personal statement.

Equal opportunities policy The University aims to create the conditions whereby students and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.


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Can I apply for more than one course? If you apply for more than one course, it is possible you may be given more than one offer. We do advise you to discuss your course choice with your teacher/career adviser and/or our admissions tutors so that you apply for the course that best suits your ability and career aspirations.

What support is available? Students in halls of residence have a warden and a tutor, and in the department you have a personal tutor assigned to you who would be your first port of call for academic, personal or health problems. Academic problems are sometimes best dealt with by the convenor of a particular module and problems with studio (design) may be dealt with by your unit tutor.

How can I find out more about the department? The Universitys undergraduate open days are a great way to find out more about the department and the University. As a UCAS candidate with an offer of a place, you would be invited to the department on a UCAS visit day for a tour, a presentation and the opportunity to meet some of our existing students.

Do I need my own computer, for example, a laptop? The department does have public computing areas and it is possible to complete the course using these facilities they have most of the software you need. However, there is no doubt that you will make more progress if you can also work in the comfort of your personal space at times convenient to you. It can also be helpful to have a small colour printer so you dont rely solely on the Universitys printing services. Portable memory storage will enable you to keep backups of your work and conveniently store and transfer documents. A digital camera is now an essential tool throughout the course to record your work, field trips and site visits.

Do I need to submit a portfolio for architecture courses? If you are applying for the BArch or MEng course you will be asked to submit a portfolio containing at least 12 examples of art or design-based work, covering different skills that you have conducted either as part of your studies or privately. Please note that this work does not have to be architectural in its nature but should rather demonstrate your artistic or graphic ability and/or design awareness.

If you are applying for the MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) course you will be asked to submit a portfolio containing selected examples from your Part I studies, your work experience and other art or design-based work.

How much are the fees? Like many universities in England, Nottingham charges full-time UK and EU students an annual tuition fee of 9,000. However, you will not have to pay your fees while studying the government will lend eligible students the money, which you will start to pay back once you have left university and are earning at least 21,000. For more information, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

Fees for students from outside the EU vary from subject to subject. For more information, please see the New international students section on www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

What bursaries are available? Although bursary figures for 2016/17 are yet to be finalised, the University will continue to offer a generous package of bursary support to students from lower income households. These are in addition to any support you may receive from the government. For more information please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport or take a look at the funding tab on the relevant course entry in our online prospectus: www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy

If you are an international applicant (outside of the EU), please see the New international students section on www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

The Faculty of Engineering offers International Undergraduate Scholarships for incoming undergraduate international students which comprise a 1,500 fee reduction and ongoing yearly awards for students who meet the eligibility criteria. For more information, visit: www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/funding

What support do you offer for students with a disability or dyslexia? We are committed to promoting access for students who have a disability, dyslexia or a long-term medical condition. Services provided by the University aim to enable students to fulfil the inherent requirements of the course as independently as possible.

The Universitys Disability Statement, which lists services, facilities and opportunities available throughout the University can be viewed at www.nottingham.ac.uk/disability

What support is available for students with children? There are a range of services provided to support students with children, including a University day nursery, a playscheme and playcentre day care. There is also a scheme to help students fund childcare. For more information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/child-care

Visit our website for more frequently asked questions: www.nottingham.ac.uk/faqs

To ask course-specific questions contact: [email protected]

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Visiting and contacting us

Open daysIf youre considering applying to The University of Nottingham we recommend that you try to attend one of the University-wide open days, which are held in June and September each year and attract around 30,000 visitors. Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays

Mini open days Mini open days are much smaller than the main open days but offer the same opportunities to attend various talks and tours as well as speak to current students and academics. Find out more www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/miniopendays or call +44 (0)115 951 5559

Virtual open day If you cant attend one of our open days in person, or would like to explore our campuses before visiting, take a look at our virtual open day: www.nottingham.ac.uk/virtualnottingham

UCAS visit days Once youve been offered a place at Nottingham, you may be invited to attend a UCAS visit day, which is an opportunity for you to visit the department and to find out more about your chosen course. You will also be given a short tour of the campus by current students.

Other visits If you wish to make an informal visit to the University prior to applying here, you are welcome to do so, but you should contact us in advance if you wish to visit the department or speak to an admissions tutor, and we will do our best to oblige.

Contacting usFor further information please contact: Kim OReilly Engineering Student Support Team Engineering and Science Learning Centre University Park Nottingham, NG7 2RD t: +44 (0)115 951 4882 e: [email protected] w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/abe

For international student enquiries, please contact: The International Office t: +44 (0)115 951 5247 f: +44 (0)115 951 5155 e: [email protected] w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

You can also connect with fellow applicants and current students on our applicants Facebook and Twitter pages:

UoNApplicants

@UoNApplicants

Printed June 2015.

The University of Nottingham has made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure was accurate when published. Please note, however, that the nature of the content means that it is subject to change from time to time, and you should therefore consider the information to be guiding rather than definitive. You should check the Universitys website for any updates before you decide to accept a place on a course. The University of Nottingham 2015. All rights reserved.

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