Architecture
Architecture
Built Environment
Plan it
Design it
Perfect it
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Undergraduate guide 2020
Contents Be inspired
by our 98% of our
award-winning research
was judged to be of
Contents campuses international quality
Why study with us? 4 Our UK campuses Research Excellence
Framework, 2014.
Our courses 5 have won 22 Green
Industry placements 14 Flag Awards
How will I study? 15
Careers and employability 16
How to apply? 18 Get hands-on Expert
Experience it 19 experience academics
with a year out who are pushing
in industry forward the
boundaries of
the subject
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Our courses
Studio projects in year two will have an added towards achieving professional architect status in
complexity. In addition to core modules, you the UK through at least six months of supervised
will also be taught critical thinking skills, learn professional experience and then continuing on
computer-aided design programmes and you to MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2 – see
will be offered the opportunity to broaden your page 12) and PGCert Professional Practice (ARB/
architectural experiences by visiting construction RIBA Part 3). Successful completion of part three
sites and learning first-hand how other designers grants you professional architect status in the UK. From an early age I knew I wanted to study architecture
work. Students have the opportunity to study These pathways are all offered by the University of and after visiting other universities, Nottingham offered
abroad in the second semester at another English Nottingham. everything I was looking for. One of the best aspects of my
speaking University across the world as part of course is its industrial links, which provide placements with
the Universitas 21 scheme. some of the best architectural practices in the UK.
Charlie Brackpool,
BArch Bachelor of Architecture
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Our courses
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Our courses
Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,
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Industry placements How will I study?
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Careers and employability
careers support
with you for professional practice: modules
of undergraduates designed to fulfil the requirements of
engineering institutions and projects often have
from the department secured direct industrial relevance.
work or further study within
Our degrees are balanced and well-rounded
Our courses have a strong focus six months of graduation* and the majority of our graduates who do
on preparing you for professional not continue in further education progress
to professional careers in a wide range of
practice. Modules are designed engineering industries or in non-engineering
to meet the standards set sectors.
by industry.
£22,000 Amplify your potential
Whether you already have a plan or need some
inspiration, your Careers and Employability
was the average starting salary* Service is here to help.
Academic excellence and employability go
hand in hand at Nottingham. Your course, and
the diverse student experiences we offer, will
enable you to develop the skills and professional
competencies required to thrive in the job
market of the future.
We will help you explore your options, so you
feel confident making choices about what you
want to achieve. Our team will support you
as you build your CV, search for jobs, prepare
applications, practise your interview technique,
Key employment sectors for our and much more.
graduates are: Get the Advantage
architecture and town planning The career-enhancing Nottingham Advantage
design and development Award recognises and rewards your
engineering extracurricular activities. With a choice of
over 200 modules, you can hone the key skills
building services and consultancy employers are looking for. From developing your
conservation leadership skills and learning a language
interior designers to public speaking and volunteering, you
will leave university with demonstrable
experience that sets you apart from other
graduates. For further information, visit
nottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage
@UoNCareers
* Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates
16 nottingham.ac.uk/careers/students CareersUoN who were available for work 2016/17. Salaries are
calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid 17
employment within the UK.
In 2019/20 the Core Bursary will
How to apply Experience it
offer up to £2,000 for each year of
undergraduate study.*
For more details, see
nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport
abroad as part
of your degree
employ a flexible admissions policy. If we judge nottingham.ac.uk/
All applications (except that your situation has adversely affected your studywithus/studyabroad
MArch courses) for full-time achievement, then we will consider this when
undergraduate study, including assessing your academic potential. Some
300+
courses may make a slightly lower offer.
applications by international For more information about this policy, see Around
students, must be made nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying Accommodation
through UCAS. to suit every 15 minutes
Mature applicants budget and by tram or bus clubs, societies
You can apply online at ucas.com and will be We encourage applications from mature personal choice from the city for
notified of decisions through UCAS Track. students, who are defined as 21 years old and and opportunities
For our MArch courses, please apply through
over. You should apply through UCAS. nottingham.ac.uk/
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This is the section of your UCAS form that tells If you are unable to attend an open day, we can
us most about you, and you should make the meet you in your country at one of our overseas
best use of it. Be as specific and detailed as you events or arrange an individual visit to the
can – we would like to see that you are a student University. For further information please visit
who can work hard, be self-motivated and make nottingham.ac.uk/international
the best possible use of the opportunities that Student Service
our courses offer you. We would also like to Deferred entry Centres on all
hear about any skills you have gained through
extracurricular activities.
Applicants who wish to defer their entry by a UK campuses
year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us for support
something about your plans for your gap year in
Minimum entry requirements your UCAS personal statement. and advice
Unless otherwise stated in individual course
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profiles, all UK applicants should have GCSE
English grade 4 (C) as a minimum.
Equal opportunities policy studentservices
The University aims to create the conditions
whereby students and staff are treated solely on
Alternative qualifications the basis of their merits, abilities and potential,
In this brochure you will find our A level and regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality,
International Baccalaureate entry requirements
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